THE BOROUGH BULLETIN

Digital Newsletter
September 2023 Edition

SALUTE TO VETERANS BREAKFAST

We would like to invite veterans to our Salute to Veterans Breakfast on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10:00 am. Veteran and former Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier will be the keynote speaker. There will be no cost to the veteran or his guest. If you are a veteran and would like to attend the Breakfast please contact Donna Platt at 412-364-4115, Ext. 302 or by email at dplatt@franklinparkborough.us.

Salute to Veterans Breakfast Sponsor
84 Lumber

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

INTRODUCING OUR "SNOW ANGELS" VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Snow Angels is a volunteer program designed to assist elderly and disabled residents with snow removal from sidewalks and driveways after a winter storm.

The Borough is looking for volunteers willing to be a Snow Angel. Snow Angels will then be paired with a nearby resident in need.

If you are an elderly or disabled resident in need of a Snow Angel or would like to volunteer to be a Snow Angel contact Donna Platt at 412-364-4115, Ext. 302 or by email at dplatt@franklinparkborough.us.

This program is just starting to get organized. It will take time to set up a list of volunteers. If you know of a neighbor that could use the help please volunteer to be their "Angel".

Fall Leaf Bag Collection Dates

Weeks of October 23, November 6, 13, 27 and December 4, 2023

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 collections weeks. There will be no leaf bag collection the weeks of October 30 and November 20.

Fall Brush Chipping Date

Monday, November 6, 2023

All brush must be placed at the curb by 7:00 am Monday, November 6th.

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 6th. No thorn bushes will be accepted. Residents should utilize the curbside collection process during the scheduled brush chipping.

TREES AND SHRUBBERY EXTENDING OVER ROADS AND SIDEWALKS

Trees and shrubs must be kept trimmed so they do not impede street or sidewalk use, block fire hydrants, interfere with sight lines at intersections, or obstruct road signs from motorists view. Sidewalks in particular need to be clear their full width and at least 80 inches in height (US standard residential door height). Roadways have a national standard of 13 foot 6 inches minimum clearance for all motor vehicles.

Keep Fire Hydrants Clear of Vegetation

Fire Hydrants must be visible to approaching emergency apparatus and accessible in all weather and lighting conditions. Annual growth on all trees, shrubs, and vegetation should be cut back to at least 3 feet from the left, right and rear sides of a fire hydrant, and there should be no obstruction between the road and the hydrant to assure access and visibility.

Now Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions

Franklin Park Borough is accepting applications for Borough Boards and Commissions for terms beginning January 2024. The deadline for applications and letters of interest/resumes is Wednesday, November 15, 2023. 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.

BICENTENNIAL SPONSORS

Gold Sponsors
First National Bank
Senator Devlin Robinson

Silver Sponsor
Soergel Orchards

New Allegheny County Recycling

Drop-Off Finder

Allegheny County announced that they have launched a new Recycling Drop-Off Finder. The new tool is available online and includes a searchable database, with map, to help residents identify drop-off places for disposal or recycling including hard-to-recycle items. The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) will continue to have additional information on recycling available on its web page. You can also view the Recycling Resource Directory provided by Allegheny County for additional resources. Click here to view the full news release.

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.

Planning Commission - Tuesday, September 19 @ 8:00 pm

Borough Council Regular Meeting - Wednesday, September 20 @ 8:00 pm

Recreation Board - Tuesday, September 26 @ 7:00 pm

Environmental Advisory Council - Monday, October 2 @ 7:30 pm

Borough Council Work Session - Wednesday, October 4 @ 7:00 pm

Technology Advisory Committee - Thursday, October 5 @ 7:00 pm

Zoning Hearing Board - Thursday, October 12 @ 7:30 pm