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THE BOROUGH BULLETIN


Digital Newsletter
September 2024 Edition
Bird Town

The Borough is applying to be officially designated as a Bird Town PA. The Borough Council passed the enabling Resolution on 7/17/2024. Council designated the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) as the Bird Town PA Committee. The EAC has drafted the Application required for the official designation and the Application is currently under review. What exactly is Bird Town PA, you may ask; it is a lot more than would be obvious from the name.

 Official Mission: Bird Town Pennsylvania works in partnership with local municipalities and like-minded organizations to promote community-based conservation actions to create a healthier, more sustainable environment for birds, wildlife, and people.

 Goals include activities to:

  • Renovate parks and public spaces
  • Restore natural habitats
  • Install native plants in landscapes
  • Identify and remove invasive plants
  • Manage stormwater
  • Clean up streams and streets
  • Reduce bird strikes
  • Encourage alternatives to pesticides
  • Generally, any projects to improve the natural environment

 Watch the EAC website (https://www.franklinparkborough.us/208/Environmental-Advisory-Council) for the Bird Town PA webpage (COMING SOON)

Stay tuned for more information on future activities.  If you want to participate in some fun activities, advise Donna Platt of your interests and she will add you to our EAC volunteers list.  Call 412-364-4115 x302 or email dplatt@franklinparkborough.us with Bird Town PA in the subject line.

 For more information, see http:/birdtownpa.org
halloween

TRICK OR TREAT

Door to door trick or treat will be held on Halloween, Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Please use extreme caution whether walking or driving through neighborhoods. 

 Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween!!
give thanks

Thanksgiving on Every Table


For the eighth 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 at the Municipal Building General Office:  
October 14th - November 6th, 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      Box of muffin mix 
          Can of cranberry sauce                               Turkey gravy mix
          Cans of vegetables                                      Any dessert mix
          Reusable shopping bags
snow angels

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 is the second year of this program. If you were on the list last year as a volunteer or requiring assistance, please confirm with Donna Platt if you would like to continue volunteering or receiving assistance this year. 

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 21, November 4, 11, 18 and December 2, 2024

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 28 and November 25.

Fall Brush Chipping Date


Monday, November 4, 2024

All brush must be placed at the curb by 7:00 am on Monday, November 4th.

 
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 4th.  No thorn bushes will be accepted. Residents should utilize the curbside collection process during the scheduled brush chipping.  
veterans breakfast

Franklin Park Borough will be holding its second Salute to Veterans Breakfast on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center.  All veterans are welcome, no matter when, where or how long you served.  The breakfast is to honor the service of the men and women who have serviced and are currently serving in our nation's armed forces.  If you are a veteran or know a veteran who you think would like to attend, please reach out to Donna Platt at 412-364-4115, Ext. 302 or by email at dplatt@franklinparkborough.us.

Breakfast Sponsor
84 Lumber


UPDATE TO CURBSIDE RECYCLING 

Franklin Park Borough residents are now able to recycle glass (jars, jugs and bottles only) and #5 plastics in their curbside recycling containers.  Residents are still able to continue utilizing the glass bin that is located at the Municipal Building.  The glass collected in this bin is considered clean product and therefore, the Borough receives a greater credit for it from the State.  To stay up to date on recycling guidelines, visit our Recycling Information page.  
recycling

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 17 @ 8:00 pm

Borough Council Regular Meeting - Wednesday, September 18 @ 8:00 pm

Recreation Board  - Tuesday, September 24 @ 7:00 pm

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


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


Environmental Advisory Council - Monday, October 7, 2024


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