THE BOROUGH BULLETIN

Digital Newsletter
January 2024 Edition

Street Parking and

Snow Removal Laws

The Franklin Park Police Department would like to remind residents of the following:

On-street parking is prohibited between 2am-6am every day. This becomes extremely important as we head into the winter months, so snow and ice removal vehicles can keep the street clear.
It is illegal to deposit or cause to be deposited any snow or ice on or immediately next to a fire hydrant or on any sidewalk, roadway or loading and unloading areas of a public transportation system, except that snow and ice may be mounded by the Borough on public cartways incidental to the cleaning thereof, and it’s just not cool to blow your snow into the street. Pile snow in your yard area.
Under Pennsylvania law, the owner of any property abutting a sidewalk has a duty to maintain that sidewalk in a safe manner. In Franklin Park, that means clearing snow within 24 hours of a snow event and keeping the sidewalk in a state of good repair.

2024 Waste Management Residential Collection Information Flyer

For 2024 refuse/recycling rates, holiday schedule and collection information view the flyer available to residents on our website at www.franklinparkborough.us.

NEW OFFICERS SWORN IN

The Franklin Park Borough Police Department welcomes three new officers.

Joshua O’Connor graduated from North Allegheny High School then served four years in the Marines obtaining the rank of Sergeant. He then attended the Allegheny County Police Academy. He was previously employed as a police officer with Aspinwall Borough.

Jacob Mammay graduated from Shaler Area High School and went on to serve 17 years with the Army in the Special Forces where he earned two Purple Hearts. After leaving the Army Jacob attended the Allegheny County Police Academy. Franklin Park Police will be his first Law Enforcement position.

Justin Botta graduated from Shaler Area High School then served four years in the Marines. He then attended Duquesne University earning a BA in Sociology. After college he attended the Allegheny County Police Academy. He was previously employed as a police officer with Ohio Township Police.

This hire brings the number of sworn officers to 18.

Yard Waste/Leaf Bag Drop Off Site Permit

The Yard Waste Drop Off Site at Blueberry Hill Park will reopen on or about March 1, 2024, weather permitting. A new permit must be acquired each year. You can currently apply for a 2024 permit, which would be for both the Yard Waste and Leaf Bag Drop Off sites. Although the Leaf Bag Drop Off Site was not formally closed due to its proximity to the road, please refrain from placing leaf bags at the site during the winter months. This site is NOT to be used as an alternative to the Yard Waste Drop Off Site. You can apply for a yard waste permit online at our website. Permits issued before March 1st do not constitute the ability to utilize the site prior to its opening.

Christmas trees that do not make the curbside collection can be taken to Blueberry Hill Park, and placed next to the pile of wood chips (look for appropriate signage). DO NOT place your tree at the Yard Waste or Leaf Bag Drop Off Sites.

Both sites are under video surveillance. Violators will be prosecuted.

String Light Collection Has Ended

Thank you to everyone who donated their old or broken string lights through our collection bin at the Municipal Building. The bin was provided courtesy of Michael Brothers Hauling & Recycling. Michael Brothers partnered with Project Bundle-Up for their Annual Christmas Light Recycling Drive. Proceeds from the light recycling program benefit Project Bundle-Up. All funds raised provide children and seniors with new winter outerwear.

Spring Roadside Litter Cleanup
Saturday, April 27th @ 10:00 am

The Franklin Park Environmental Advisory Council will be leading a roadside litter cleanup event on Saturday, April 27th at 10AM. We are looking for people who want to make a big difference in cleaning up litter in Franklin Park.

The location is yet to be determined. Please watch for updated information on the EAC's Events webpage. Police traffic control, safety vests, gloves, and bags will be provided. Want to volunteer and be a “litter getter?” Send an e-mail to dplatt@franklinparkborough.us or call the Borough office at 412-364-4115, extension 302 to let us know you will attend.

Immediate Openings
Accepting applications for Boards and Commissions

Franklin Park Borough has immediate openings and is accepting applications for Borough Boards and Commissions for terms beginning January 2024. The openings are listed below. Click here to view more information regarding the Boards and Commissions.

Building Board of Appeals - 1 Vacancy
Planning Commission - 1 Vacancy
Scholarship Selection Committee - 1 Vacancy
Technology Advisory Committee - 1 Vacancy
Zoning Hearing Board - 2 Alternate Vacancies

Applications and letter of interest and/or resume should be submitted to the Borough Secretary at ckrummert@franklinparkborough.us or mail to 2344 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

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, January 16 @ 8:00 pm

Borough Council Regular Meeting - Wednesday, January 17 @ 8:00 pm

Recreation Board - Tuesday, January 23 @ 7:00 pm

Technology Advisory Committee - Thursday, February 1 @ 7:00 pm

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

Zoning Hearing Board - Thursday, February 8 @ 7:30 pm

Environmental Advisory Council - Monday, February 12 @ 7:30 pm