Digital Newsletter
October Edition

Fall Leaf Bag Collection Dates

Weeks of October 24, November 7, 14, 28 and December 5, 2022

All bags must be placed at the curb by 6:00 am Monday morning of each week.

Only leaves in biodegradable paper bags will be collected. Do not close leaf bags with duct tape!! Please leave enough room at the top of the bag so you can either fold or roll it closed. Residents should utilize the curbside collection process during the scheduled leaf bag collection weeks. There will be no leaf bag collection the weeks of October 31 and November 21.

Fall Brush Chipping Dates

Monday, November 7, 2022

All brush must be placed at the curb by 7:00 am Monday, November 7th.

This service is provided for brush and tree trimmings only up to 4” in diameter. The Public Works Department will make one pass through the Borough therefore all brush must be placed out by 7:00 am on Monday, November 7th. No thorn bushes will be accepted. Residents should utilize the curbside collection process during the scheduled brush chipping.

Thanksgiving on Every Table

For the sixth year, the Borough will team up with North Hills Community Outreach to serve as a drop-off location for Thanksgiving on Every Table.

Donations will be accepted in the Municipal Building General Office:
October 17th - November 3rd, from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Please consider donating any of these items to help a family that may be in need this year!

$20 grocery store gift card Can of “easy” pumpkin pie mix

Large box of stuffing mix Can of evaporated milk

Large box of instant mashed potatoes Muffin mix (especially corn)

Can of cranberry sauce Turkey gravy mix

Cans of vegetables Pie crust mix
Reuseable shopping bags

Corrugated Cardboard Recycling

The six cardboard recycling dumpsters were replaced with two roll off containers. These containers provide access on both sides via three access doors. Please remember all boxes must be flattened before being placed in the container. Boxes are being placed in the containers without being broken down therefore restricting the amount of material that the containers can actually hold. The containers are for corrugated cardboard only. Trash, plastic bags or any other type of recycling is prohibited. This area is under video surveillance. Violators will be prosecuted.

Reminders from our Building/Zoning Department

Snow removal from sidewalks: Snow removal from sidewalks is the responsibility of the property owner where the sidewalk is located. Snow and ice must be removed within 24 hours of a snow event. If you have difficulty removing snow from your sidewalk and may be interested in a “Snow Angel” program, please contact the Borough at email@franklinparkborough.us.

Trees and shrubs: Trees and shrubs are not to be planted or maintained within public easements, and they may not physically obstruct full access to fire hydrants and public sidewalks. Lastly they may not obscure drivers line of sight at intersections and driveways. Link https://ecode360.com/32324675.

Temporary signs: Temporary signs of any kind, including political signs, may not be placed within public easements, in a location that obstructs visibility for motorists, or on public infrastructure such as but not limited to telephone poles and road signs. Lastly, all permanent signs erected require a permit. Link: https://ecode360.com/27270868.

Interactive GIS Map viewer: Residents can use the Borough of Franklin Park interactive GIS Map viewer to help identify things like lot lines and public easements when planting or placing signs in their yard. Link: https://franklinpark.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=75f155028c434e48b7212a55ecc05789.

The Borough is excited to announce that we have contracted with the River City Brass Band to play at the Borough’s 2023 Festival in the Park. This will be the celebration of the Borough’s bicentennial. Stay tuned for additional details on activities to be held throughout 2023 to celebrate our 200th birthday.

Now accepting applications for Boards and Commissions

Franklin Park Borough is accepting applications for Borough Boards and Commissions for terms beginning January 2023. The deadline for applications and letters of interest/resumes is Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Click here to view more information regarding the Boards and Commissions. Submit application and letter of interest and/or resume to the Borough Secretary at ckrummert@franklinparkborough.us or 2344 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

Trick or Treat - Halloween, October 31st
Daylight Savings Time ends- Turn clocks back, November 6th
Election Day, November 8th
Veterans Day, November 11th (Borough offices closed)

Monthly Meeting Schedule

All monthly meetings are open to the public and are either in-person, virtual or both. The link needed to attend a virtual meeting can be found on the meeting agenda on the Agenda & Minutes page or on the monthly Calendar on our website. This newsletter is published on or about the 15th of each month. Therefore, the meeting dates provided below will be from the 15th of this month through the 15th of next month. All meetings are subject to change, and residents are advised to check our website for latest updates.

Recreation Board - Tuesday, October 25 @ 7:00 pm - Cancelled

Borough Council Work Session - Wednesday, November 2 @ 7:00 pm

Technology Advisory Committee - Thursday, November 3 @ 7:00 pm

Environmental Advisory Council - Monday, November 7 @ 7:30 pm

Zoning Hearing Board - Thursday, November 10 @ 7:30 pm

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