Digital Newsletter
February Edition

FRANKLIN PARK TURNS 200 IN 2023

This year, the Borough of Franklin Park (formerly Franklin Township) turns 200 years old. Borough staff and volunteers are currently working on preparations for a year-long celebration of Franklin Park’s past, present and future. We are looking for residents who may be able to volunteer their time or materials for the following:

Help sort through the historical documents currently owned by the Borough.
Donate or loan historical photos, documents, or items that can be displayed.
Identify individuals who have been residents of the Borough for 50 years or more and would be willing to talk about how the Borough has changed over the years.

If you are able and willing to help, please contact us at FP200@franklinparkborough.us or call Donna at 412-364-4115, extension 302. Also, please sign up for our
E-Newsletter to receive monthly updates on what is being planned.

BICENTENNIAL SPONSORSHIPS

Gold Sponsors

First National Bank

Bronze Sponsors

Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C.
Highmark BCBS/Allegheny Health Network
Lennon Smith Souleret Engineering Inc.
The PNC Financial Services Group
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Schneider Downs Wealth Management

OUR HISTORY - 200 YEARS

The 1800s - Join us for our first of four forums which will cover the 1800s of Franklin Park Borough history. The event will be held on Monday, March 27th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center.

Facility Rentals for 2024

Blueberry Hill Park, Old Orchard Park and Linbrook Park Rentals

According to Borough Policy, the Borough will begin accepting applications for rental of the Activity Center, Maple Grove Pavilion, Gazebo, Old Orchard Pavilion, and Linbrook Shelters for all 2024 dates. Franklin Park Borough residents will have first opportunity to rent our facilities beginning the first Monday of March 2023 at 9:00 AM. Non-residents may submit applications beginning Monday, March 20, 2023.

In order to secure a date, the Borough must receive a completed rental permit packet and appropriate checks made out to “Franklin Park Borough”. We cannot reserve your requested date until we receive these items. Rental permit packets and policies can be downloaded from our website at www.franklinparkborough.us. Under the “Recreation” tab go to “Facility/Court Rentals” and click on the appropriate venue. Please read all information thoroughly then call Zach Brower at 412-364-4115, Ext. 347 with any questions. Must be 21 years of age or older to rent any Franklin Park Borough facility.

Senator Robinson Hosting a Property Tax and Rent Rebate Clinic

Franklin Park's State Senator Devlin Robinson of the
37th District will be holding a senior outreach clinic offering assistance with Property Tax and Rent Rebate forms. The clinic will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Franklin Park Borough Municipal Building at 2344 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

The PA Property Tax and Rent Rebate program is open to state residents 65 or older, widows and widowers 50 or older, or anyone age 18 and over who are 100% disabled. Income limits are $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters. You MUST bring the following documents with you to complete the process:

Total Social Security/Railroad Retirement
Proof of SSI or Disability
Proof of Age first time filer - Driver's License or Photo ID
1099 Pension Statement(s)
1099 Interest Statements(s)
1099 Dividend Statement(s)
Proof of W-2 or Other Income, if received
Voided check showing Routing Number and Account Number, IF you wish to have payment received by direct deposit

In addition, the following documents are necessary, if appropriate:

Property Owners: Proof of taxes paid either stamped or signed by tax collector
Renters: Rent Certificate filled out and signed by landlord

Click here to view the flyer regarding the Property Tax and Rent Rebate clinic.

"MEETUP SPOT" FOR INTERNET PURCHASE EXCHANGES

The Franklin Park Police Department has partnered with OfferUp to create a safe Internet Purchase Exchange Location for strangers to exchange items they have purchased online. The "MeetUp Spot" program helps eliminate the need for strangers to exchange items at a home or residence. The MeetUp Spot will help deter criminal intent and activity. The MeetUp Spot, which is located outside of the Franklin Park Police Department, is a designated, 24hr monitored area for individuals to complete a transaction.

Safety tips:

o   Let a friend or family member know about the exchange.
o   Consider having a friend go along.
o   Try to complete all transactions during daylight hours if possible.
o   Never invite strangers to your home or agree to meet at their home.
o   Do not agree to a transaction if the other party refuses to meet in the MeetUp
spot.
o   Bring a cell phone in case of an emergency.
o   Police Department or Borough employees will not act as a witness or be part of
these transactions.

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.

Borough Council Regular Meeting - Wednesday, February 15 @ 8:00 pm

Planning Commission - Tuesday, February 21 @ 8:00 pm

Recreation Board - Tuesday, February 28 @ 7:00 pm

Borough Council Work Session - Wednesday, March 1 @ 7:00 pm

Technology Advisory Committee - Thursday, March 2 @ 7:00 pm

Environmental Advisory Council - Monday, March 6 @ 7:30 pm

Zoning Hearing Board - Thursday, March 9 @ 7:30 pm

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