THE BOROUGH BULLETIN
Digital Newsletter
October 2025 Edition
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LOOKING FOR SPONSORS!
Franklin Park Borough will be holding its third Salute to Veterans Breakfast on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center, 1604 Blaine's Way, Sewickley, PA 15143 at 10:00 am. If you are interested in being a sponsor of this event, please reach out to Donna Platt at 412-364-4115, Ext. 302 or by email at dplatt@franklinparkborough.us. BREAKFAST SPONSORS
Wann Corporation/Wann Properties Inc.
CHROME Federal Credit Union |
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TRICK OR TREAT
Door-to-door trick or treat will be held on Halloween, Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Please use extreme caution whether walking or driving through neighborhoods. Franklin Park Police Officers will be handing out treats and glow bands, so if you see an officer, stop and say Trick or Treat!! Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween!!
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Fall Leaf Bag Collection Dates
Weeks of October 20, November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 2025All 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. Please make sure that your brown bags contain leaves only. Bags that contain any foreign materials, i.e. weeds, grass, sticks, stones, and mulch will not be taken. 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 27 and November 24. For more information, visit our Leaf Bag Collection webpage. Dates are tentative based on weather conditions. Check the calendar for updated collection information. |
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Fall Brush Chipping Date
Monday, November 3, 2025
All brush must be placed at the curb by 7:00 am on Monday, November 3rd. 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 3rd. No thorn bushes will be accepted. Residents should utilize the curbside collection process during the scheduled brush chipping. For more information, visit our Brush Chipping webpage. |
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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. Click here for more information on the Snow Angel Program, things to know when volunteering and requesting assistance can This is the third 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". |
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Seeking Applicants for Boards and CommissionsIf you are interested in serving on one of the following boards, committees or commissions, submit an application, letter of interest and/or resume, Statement of Financial Interests form, and Background Investigation Authorization Form to the Borough Secretary at ckrummert@franklinparkborough.us or 2344 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. If no vacancies are available, you are still welcome to apply. Applications are kept on file for one (1) year. Click here to view current vacancies, more information on Boards and Commissions, and to obtain the necessary forms. - Building Board of Appeals
- Civil Service Commission
- Environmental Advisory Council
- McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority Board
- Northland Library Board
- Planning Commission
- Recreation Board
- Scholarship Selection Committee
- Technology Advisory Committee
- Vacancy Board
- Zoning Hearing Board
Refer any questions regarding applying for a position on a Board and/or Commission to Cathy Krummert at 412-364-4115, Ext. 308 or by email at ckrummert@franklinparkborough.us. |
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Alternative Natural Weed KillerThe Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) tested alternative natural weed killer (herbicide) recipes to use instead of commercially available herbicides. This recipe worked well for the testers. It was applied to grass and weeds in full sun. For the first test, in spite of rain after two days, everything that was sprayed died. Nothing had regrown after 60 days in the first tested areas. Ingredients:
1/2 gallon 5% acetic acid white vinegar
1/2 cup table salt
1/2 tablespoon dish soap Instructions: - Mix vinegar and salt until salt is fully dissolved. (The vinegar may have to be warmed for all salt to dissolve.)
- Mix in 1/2 tablespoon dish soap, once the salt has dissolved.
- Add the mixture to a spray bottle or larger garden sprayer.
Click here to view spraying recommendations and photos. |
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October 31 - Halloween Trick or Treat (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
November 2 - Daylight Savings Time Ends (turn clocks back)
November 4 - Election Day
November 11 - Borough Offices closed for Veterans Day |
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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, October 15 @ 8:00 pm Planning Commission - Tuesday, October 21 @ 8:00 pm Recreation Board - Tuesday, October 28 @ 7:00 pm Environmental Advisory Council - Monday, November 3 @ 7:00 pm Borough Council Work Session - Wednesday, November 5 @ 7:30 pm Technology Advisory Committee - Thursday, November 6 @ 7:00 pm Zoning Hearing Board - Thursday, November 13 @ 7:30 pm |
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