Public Announcements Archive

 Edgewood Community Day – Saturday, August 26, 2017

 

Parking Ban Lifted

Mayor Cook has lifted the Borough’s parking ban for the 4th of July holiday, beginning at 3 am on Saturday July 1st to be reinstated at 3 am on Friday July 7th.

Movie Night - July 10: Monsters, Inc.

Join us for the third Movie Night of the season on July 10 for Monster’s, Inc!  

We begin the evening with fun Disney trivia at 8:30pm and the Pittsburgh Pizza truck will be on-site to provide $1 hot dogs, fresh pizza and pretzels for movie snacks. We’ll get the movie started once the sun sets – just like the drive-in! Join us for this great evening at Koenig!  

*Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets            
*All children must be accompanied by a guardian            
*All Koenig Field rules apply  

Contact Jessica at 412-242-4824 or office@edgewoodboro.com with any questions.

Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program Now Accepting Applications

For a limited time only, the Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program will be accepting applications to acquire vacant properties for side yards to an owner-occupied primary residence or blighted structure remediation at a reduced cost to the applicant. Under the 2017 Side Yard and Blighted Structure Program, Allegheny County will waive our standard parcel fee of $3,000 for applicants for a side yard to their primary residence and applicants proposing to demolish a blighted structure. Allegheny County will reduce the fee to $1,400 for applicants proposing to rehabilitate a blighted structure. All applicants will also be responsible for the appraised value of the property, a good faith deposit, and closing costs. The application, which contains additional details about the Program guidelines, can be accessed at our website: www.alleghenycounty.us/VPRP

Download the Fact Sheet for more information!

NMRWA Street Tree Inventory – Take the Survey!

Nine Mile Run Watershed Association’s planning effort for the watershed’s trees is in full swing.  A significant project within the Watershed Forest Master Plan is collecting street tree data, and NMRWA is utilizing ArborPro, a professional contractor, to collect this information in Edgewood.  Look out for ArborPro's field technicians over the next couple of weeks.  

The data gathered will be immediately used to help inform the plan’s goals and recommendations.  Equally as important, NMRWA wants to hear how residents feel about the trees in their neighborhoods. Please take 5 minutes to complete the survey online!

Shade Tree Advisory Committee Meeting

The Edgewood Borough Shade Tree Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting on June 14, 2017 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers at 2 Race Street Pittsburgh PA 15218.

New Program Available: Yoga in the Park begins this summer!

Sign up for Sunday morning or Thursday evening (or both!) Yoga in the Park at Koenig Field! We are proud to have Carrie MacDonald leading Sunday mornings and Cathy Reifer leading Thursday evenings beginning this June. Both sessions welcome yoga practitioners of all levels of experience, and a variety of ages. Participants must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult.

Both sessions are six weeks. Pre-register for $50 or drop in for $15 per class. Pre-registration can save you over 40%! Click Here to download the registration form. Make checks payable to the instructor of the session of your choice. Pre-registration ends on Wednesday, June 7.

Sunday session begin June 18. Thursday session begins June 22. Call 412-242-4824 or email office@edgewoodboro.com with any questions.

Shade Tree Advisory Committee Openings

The Borough of Edgewood is soliciting letters of interest from residents who wish to serve on the newly established Shade Tree Advisory Committee. The appointment is voluntary for a term of up to three years. The role of the committee is to advise Borough Council on matters of policy involving the preservation of street trees, to act as a resource for homeowners wishing to learn to care for their privately owned trees, and to promote tree planting throughout the Borough.

As this is a newly formed committee, the Borough is looking for five volunteers to begin this important work.  Please consider serving in this valuable role! Letters of interest can be sent to Julie Bastianini, Borough Manager, at manager@edgewoodboro.com, or dropped off or mailed to the Borough Building, 2 Race Street Edgewood PA 15218 by May 5, 2017. Please indicate in your letter the length of term you would be comfortable serving, and any experience you have with urban forestry.

Edgewood Clean-Up Day: an Earth Day Event - Sat. April 22, 2017

Join your neighbors this Saturday for our annual Earth Day cleanup sponsored by the Edgewood Foundation. Volunteers meet with our organizer down at Koenig Field. Reflective vests, gloves, trash bags and light refreshments are provided to all. For more information, email cleanup@edgewoodfoundation.org or visit the Edgewood Foundation’s website at EdgewoodFoundation.org.

Softball and Tball Registration now Open!

Registration for 2017 TBall and Softball is now open until Monday, May 15. Tball is open to boys and girls ages 5-6 and softball is open to girls ages 7-13. Registration fee is $45.00. Play takes place at Koenig field through June and July.

Complete the Registration Form (Click Here to Download) and return it to the Borough Office along with your registration fee before May 15 to register. For any other questions, contact Jessica in the administrative office at 412-242-4824 or Email: office@edgewoodboro.com.

Join us for Edgewood Borough’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt!

Edgewood's Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 8 at noon at Koenig Field. Children ages 2 to 10 are welcome to bring their Easter baskets and collect as many eggs as they can find! We are happy to see this fun tradition continue throughout the years. Join us for a lovely day of fun!

New Ordinance 1060 Available for Review in the Borough Office

The Borough of Edgewood will present the following ordinance for final reading at its March 20, 2017 meeting at 7:30 pm at 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA, 15218.    

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF EDGEWOOD, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, ESTABLISHING A SHADE TREE ADVISORY COMMITTTEE, SETTING FORTH THE NUMBER OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND OUTLINING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE.

The Ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the Borough Manager, 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA 15218. You may also download a copy by clicking the following link: Edgewood Borough Ordinance 1060.

Edgewood Historical Society Discussion Wednesday, March 8, 2017 , 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for a discussion about H.H. Westinghouse - early Edgewood resident, Councilman, Burgess, inventor, business leader. Oh, and brother of famed industrialist George Westinghouse.

In the Edgewood Club Living Room. Refreshments will be served. Program starts at 7pm.

For more information, Click Here to visit the event page on Facebook.

Edgewood Historical Society Open House

The Edgewood Historical Society will host a drop-in open house on Thursday, Feb. 16, at The Edgewood Club. We are looking to add new members in 2017 to help explore, preserve and promote the history of the borough and surrounding area. Stop by between 6:30pm and 8pm to socialize and learn more about the history of our beautiful neighborhood.

For more information, Click Here to visit the event page on Facebook.

Western Pennsylvania School For the Deaf hosts An Evening in Edgewood

On Friday, April 7, 2017 enjoy an evening of good food, drinks, and entertainment with your neighbors while supporting early education programs for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students in the Children's Center at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf.

Sponsorship opportunities and tickets for the event can be found online at:  www.wpsd.org/support-us/an-evening-in-edgewood.
We hope you can be a part of this wonderful evening!  Business Casual or Casual attire.

Citizens Police Academy Enrolling Now!

The Edgewood Police Department is offering its Annual Citizens Police Academy. The program is designed to give the average citizen a better understanding of the criminal justice system, in particular, the role police officers play in the community.

The Academy will begin Wednesday, April 5, 2017 and run consecutively every Wednesday through May 31, 2017. Classes will be held from 6pm-9pm in the Children's Center located a the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf at 300 East Swissvale Ave, Edgewood PA 15218.

Applications can be picked up beginning February 3 through March 15 at the Edgewood Borough Municipal Building at 2 Race Street, Edgewood PA 15218. Please return the completed application no later than March 15, 2017. The application will include additional follow up instruction. All participants will be contacted via phone or email with additional information once selected. Please join us for a unique behind-the-scenes experience into the world of law enforcement.

Potential students must be 18 years of age or older, and have never been convicted of a felony in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or elsewhere.

All questions should be referred to the Program Coordinator, Officer Fred Livingston at 412-242-9994.

Volunteers for HUGS

The Woodland Hills School District is seeking volunteers for their new HUGS (Helping Unconditionally by Giving Support) program. Visit the Woodland Hills School District website: www.whsd.net for more information. This program is open to parents and community members.

Download the Volunteers for Hugs flyer for details on how to register and training dates.

Edgewood-Swissvale Public Meeting

The Boroughs of Edgewood and Swissvale will be holding a public meeting regarding the S. Braddock Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project. The purpose of the meeting is to present the proposed project scope. In addition, Edgewood/Swissvale Boroughs and their consultants will be available to answer questions about the project.

This meeting provides an opportunity for the public to provide feedback on the proposed scope of work.

When: February 23, 2017
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Borough of Swissvale Council Chambers
7560 Roslyn Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218

The proposed project involves the pedestrian improvements to South Braddock Avenue. The proposed project includes installing ADA compliant curbs, textured crosswalks, and rehabilitation of pedestrian traffic signals.

For more information, contact:

Mr. Bill Moldovan, Project Manager
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
333 Baldwin Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Telephone: 1-800-365-2324

**The public meeting location is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In addition, if you or an individual with whom you are familiar does not speak English as the primary language and who has a limited ability to read, write, speak or understand English desires to view these plans or if you require special assistance to attend the meeting or need additional information please contact the number above.

Download the public meeting poster here.

Edgewood’s Water is NOT AFFECTED

The Borough of Edgewood IS NOT AFFECTED by the PWSA flush and boil advisory. Edgewood’s water is provided by the Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority, which does not have any connection to Pittsburgh city water. Edgewood’s water is not under advisory.

If you have any questions about the advisory for our neighboring communities, visit their website at PGH2O.com! They have a lot of information and an interactive map of affected areas posted. Visit: www.pgh2o.com.

ALCOSAN’S Clean Water Assistance Fund

On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority will launch its Clean Water Assistance Fund to help families pay their ALCOSAN bills. The program will serve low-income residential customers in the 83 municipalities ALCOSAN serves. Ratepayers will receive a $30 credit on their bill, every three months.

To learn more, download the Fact Sheet or contact the Dollar Energy Fund at 1-800-375-1388.

Republic Services Information

For any questions regarding Republic Services trash and recycling pickup, CLICK HERE!

This fact sheet contains a 2017 schedule, waste and recycling rules and a list of accepted and non-acceptable recycling items.

Christmas Holiday Parking in Edgewood

Edgewood's Parking Ban Lifted

The Borough of Edgewood's parking ban has been lifted for the Christmas Holiday beginning Christmas Eve, December 24, at 3am.

Nightly ticketing will resume in the new year on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 5am.

Have a safe and happy holiday - and don't forget your new parking permits for 2017!

Public Hearing on Proposed 2017 Budge

Edgewood Borough Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2017 budget.  The public hearing will take place on Monday, December 5, 2017 at 7 pm in Council Chambers, 2 Race Street.  

Light Up Edgewood - This Friday!

Friday, December 2, 2016, 7:00pm at Memorial Park, followed by the Edgewood Club.

The first Friday of December is the evening that Santa always visits Edgewood! He will meet us at Memorial Park and light the Borough tree with his magic. After the Borough tree is lit, we will gather at the Edgewood Club for warm drinks, cookies, a traditional Christmas movie and a chance to visit with Santa himself!

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the "Toys for Tots" toy drive. Otherwise, admission is free.If you are unable to attend the event but still want to donate, or you have any questions about the event, please email us at lightup@edgewoodfoundation.org

Hope to see you there!

NOTICE: Edgewood Trash and Recycling Pickup Day Changing to Tuesdays

December 6, 2016 will begin Tuesday Trash and Recycling Pickup!

To better serve our community, Republic Services will be changing pickup day to Tuesday mornings beginning December 6, 2016. Recycling pickup will be every other week, also on Tuesdays. December 6 and 20 will be recycling pickup days.

Just as a reminder, please make sure you place your Trash & Recycling to the curb no LATER than 6:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.

For additional information, contact Republic Services at 1-800-464-2120.

Edgewood's Parking Ban Lifted

The Borough of Edgewood's parking ban has been lifted for the Thanksgiving Holiday beginning Thanksgiving Day, November 24, at 3am.

Nightly ticketing will resume Wednesday, November 30 at 3am.

Men’s Basketball Registration Now Open

Men's Basketball plays Thursday nights at Edgewood Primary School Gym starting December 2016. If you have any questions about the program, please call George Fuller at 412-247-1472. Click Here for the Registration form.

Edgewood Garden Club’s Holiday Greens are Now on Sale!

Use this Order Form to order your Holiday Greens from the Edgewood Garden Club!

Greens will be available for pickup Saturday, December 3 from 10a to 4pm. Payment is needed at time of order.

Return completed forms and payment to Susan Jones by Monday, November 21. Susan’s contact information can be found on the order form. Happy Holidays!

Youth Basketball

Basketball registration is now open from November 1 through December 7, 2016. Return this form and your registration fee to the Borough Office to register.

“Draft Night”, or the night that teams are picked, will be held on Wednesday, December 14, timed according to age group (see the registration form for your time). Registration fee is $60, and open to boys and girls ages 6-14. Practices are held in the Edgewood Primary Gym. For more information, contact Jessica at office@edgewoodboro.com.

Steering Committee for the Nine Mile Run Watershed Association Urban Forestry Master Plan

Do you love the trees in Edgewood? Edgewood Borough Council is soliciting letters of interest from residents who wish to serve on the steering committee for the Nine Mile Run Watershed Association Urban Forestry Master Plan. With the guidance of Tree Pittsburgh, NMRWA will work with watershed communities and stakeholders to develop a master plan for the watershed’s forest. Utilizing community and stakeholder input, tree data, and professional expertise, this plan will be the guiding document for NMRWA’s Urban Forestry program, and will serve as a resource to watershed communities.

If you have a special interest, expertise, or knowledge of trees and urban tree planting, or if you simply are a person who values and enjoys the Borough’s urban forest, please consider serving in this valuable role! Letters of interest can be sent to Julie Bastianini, Borough Manager, at manager@edgewoodboro.com, or dropped off or mailed to the Borough Building, 2 Race Street Edgewood PA 15218 by November 11, 2016.

Trick or Treat!

Halloween Trick or Treating in the Borough of Edgewood will be held Monday, October 31 from 6-8pm. Be sure to stay on the sidewalks and wear reflective clothing or glow sticks. Have a spooky time!

Fall Festival Hayrides and Crafts

Due to weather, Hayrides and Crafts were cancelled for the Oktoberfest event on Oct. 1.

So now, there’s another chance to join the fun! Join us on Saturday, October 22 at 6pm at the Koenig Field house for annual Hayrides around the Borough and fun crafts for kids of all ages. Share the event on Facebook!

Council Budget Meeting, Sat. Nov 12

The Borough of Edgewood will hold a public hearing regarding the 2017 Budget on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 9am in Council Chambers at 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA 15218.

Free Flu Shots at the Edgewood Municipal Building - Thursday, October 13, 4-8pm

Vaccines are free-of-charge, are available on a first come first serve basis for residents 18 year of age or older through the generosity of the McKeesport Hospital Foundation, UPMC East, UPMC McKeesport, & UPMC Health Plan & Eastern Area Prehospital Services. Inluenza (Flu) vaccines contain the H1N1 vaccine. Flu shots will not be given to pregnant women in their first trimester 

Oktoberfest at Koenig Field Saturday, October 1 from 3-6pm

Join the fun at Oktoberfest!

Please join us for a family-friendly afternoon of beer, cider, and brats (lemonade and hot dogs for the kids) - Sponsored by the Edgewood Foundation.

This year, we will also be featuring hayrides and crafts in the field house, courtesy of the Borough of Edgewood.

We will be featuring a selection of seasonal beers and other tasty items from local companies.   All proceeds raised go towards future community projects!

Click Here to buy your tickets in advance.

Rain Date is Sunday, October 2

Flu Shot Clinic at the Municipal Building – Thursday, Oct 13 from 4-8pm

Get your flu shot - not the flu!

Vaccines are free-of-charge, are available on a first come first serve basis for residents 18 year of age or older through the generosity of the McKeesport Hospital Foundation, UPMC East, UPMC McKeesport, & UPMC Health Plan & Eastern Area Pre-hospital Services. Inluenza (Flu) vaccines contain the H1N1 vaccine. Flu shots will not be given to pregnant women in their first trimester.

Click Here for a list of other Flu Clinic Locations!

Sealed Bids to be Accepted for Sanitary Sewer Repair Project

ADVERTISEMENT

Sealed proposals will be received by Edgewood Borough of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at the Borough office located at 2 Race Street, Pennsylvania 15218 until 11:00 AM prevailing time on October 13, 2016 for:

CONTRACT NO. 15-S1
2015 SANITARY SEWER REPAIR PROJECT

The scope of work includes spot in-place CIP lining, complete manhole to manhole in-place CIP lining, and in-trench excavation repair of existing sanitary sewers located at five different work areas located throughout Edgewood Borough. The estimated quantity of repairs is approximately 24 linear feet of spot lining, 2,660 linear feet of manhole to manhole full lining, pre/post repair CCTV, 3 new manholes, cleaning and television of approximately 1,500 linear feet of additional Borough sanitary sewers and all appurtenances and restoration for said construction.

All work shall be constructed according to the Contract Drawings and Specifications which are on file at the office of the Owner and Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering, Inc., 846 Fourth Avenue, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania 15108-1522. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud approximately at 11:00 AM on October 13, 2016 at the Borough Office located at 2 Race Street, Edgewood, Pennsylvania 15218.

Copies of the Contract Drawings and Specifications may be obtained by depositing a non-refundable deposit of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) with the Engineer.

Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates apply. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Borough. The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid, made payable to the Borough to guarantee the bidder’s entrance into the contract if given the award. No bid bond shall be waived or returned because the Bidder has failed to or cannot comply with any requirements as set forth in the plans, specifications, or any applicable statutes of the State of Pennsylvania or any applicable municipal ordinances.

The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids.

Attention is directed to the fact that procurement is subject to all requirements of the Pennsylvania “Steel Products Procurement Act, Act No. 1978-3”; and for Contract value exceeding $25,000, the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act (Act of 1961 P.L. 987), and The Public Works Employment Verification Act (July 2012) apply.

The Borough shall (a) award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder therefore, or (b) reject all bids received within ninety (90) days of the date of bid opening; provided, however, that the Borough may, in its sole discretion, delay such award or rejection for up to one hundred twenty (120) days from the bid opening date until the Borough has received all required approvals from other governmental agencies.

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Edgewood Borough

Julie P. Bastianini, Manager

EDGEWOOD BOROUGH – CONTRACT NO. 15-S1
2015 SANITARY SEWER REPAIR A-1 ADVERTISEMENT (1/29/13) 

Youth Basketball Needs a Volunteer Coordinator

Edgewood Youth Basketball is currently seeking a Volunteer Coordinator for the 2016-2017 season, which begins in January 2017. For more information, contact Jessica at office@edgewoodboro.com, or 412-242-4824.

Our recreation league is very popular in the winter months, and provides neighborhood kids with a way to keep active during the wintertime! The Volunteer Coordinator is in charge of organizing games and teams, overseeing practices, monitoring equipment and generally keeping things running smoothly. Practices begin in early January, and games end at the beginning of March.

Our kids love this league, but we need someone to keep it running! Contact Jessica today with any questions!

2016 Youth Soccer Registration is now closed.

Registration for 2016 Fall Youth Soccer is now closed.

If you have questions, please E-Mail: office@edgewoodboro.com.

Soccer practices begin in September and end in October, and practices and games are held at Koenig Field in Edgewood. Boys and Girls aged 4 to 14 from any neighborhood are welcome to register. Registration fee is $60.

Edgewood Movie Night Presents: Cars

Monday, July 25 at Koenig Field at Dusk

Bring your lawnchairs, blankets and popcorn!

*Free Admission

*Parent or Guardian must accompany children

*All Koenig Field rules apply

 

2016 Youth Soccer Registration is Now Open!

Registration for 2016 Fall Youth Soccer is now open until August 18! Click Here for the Registration Form. All important information and dates are listed on the registration form. If you have questions, or would like to volunteer as a coach, please email office@edgewoodboro.com.

Practice will begin in September and end in October, and practices and games are held at Koenig Field in Edgewood. Boys and Girls aged 4 to 14 from any neighborhood are welcome to register. Registration fee is $60. Please turn in completed forms and fees to the Borough Office at 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA 15218.

4th of July Weekend Parking Ban Lifted

Mayor Cook has lifted the on-street parking ban for the 4th of July Holiday. The ban is lifted beginning Saturday, July 2 at 3 am. Ticketing will resume Tuesday, July 5 at 3 am.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

New Ordinance 1057 Available for Review in Borough Office

The Borough of Edgewood will present the following ordinance for final reading at its July 5, 2016 meeting at 7:30 pm at 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA, 15218.

ORDINANCE 1057: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF EDGEWOOD, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING SECTION 200-6 OF ORDINANCE 1048.

The Ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the Borough Manager, 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA 15218. You may also download a copy by clicking the following link: Edgewood Borough Ordinance 1057.

Public Hearing on Ordinance 1057

Edgewood Borough Council will hold a special meeting on July 5, 2016 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers at 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a Public Hearing on Ordinance 1057: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF EDGEWOOD, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMMENDING SECTION 200-6 OF ORDINANCE 1048.

New Ordinance 1058 Available for Review in Borough Office

The Borough of Edgewood will present the following ordinance for final reading at its July 5, 2016 meeting at 7:30 pm at 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA, 15218.

ORDINANCE NO. 1058

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF EDGEWOOD COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT ON BEHALF OF THE BOROUGH OF EDGEWOOD TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT, OR AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITIES AND TAXING JURISDICTIONS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FORMING, ESTABLISHING AND JOINING A LAND BANK TO BE KNOWN AS THE TRI-COG LAND BANK.

The Ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the Borough Manager, 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA 15218. You may also download a copy by clicking the following link: Edgewood Borough Ordinance 1058.

Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program Available in Edgewood Borough

If you live near a vacant property in Edgewood Borough, there is now a new program available to help you turn the property into a side yard!

For a limited time, Allegheny County will be accepting applications to acquire vacant properties at a reduced cost to the buyer.

For more information, please download our Property Recovery Program Fact Sheet.

While this program is always available to those wishing to purchase blighted or vacant properties in Edgewood Borough, the County’s fees will be waived for those accepted applicants that wish to acquire a side yard to their primary residence, and reduced to $1,400 for applicants proposing to rehabilitate a blighted structure.

More information on this program can be found by visiting: Vacant Property Recovery Program. We encourage you to apply for this exciting program

The Borough of Edgewood Seeks Investment Management Services

The Council of the Borough of Edgewood seeks qualified organizations with public sector pension plan experience to provide investment management services for the Borough’s pension plans.

Submission of proposals are due by 4:00 P.M. on July 29, 2016.

All interested firms and corporations can download the RFP at this link: Request for Proposal.  Copies can also be obtained at the Edgewood Borough Municipal Offices at 2 Race Street, Edgewood PA 15218 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Proposals must be received at the Borough Municipal Offices on or before the due date in order to be considered.

Brinton Road Clean-Up – Saturday June 11

The Edgewood Foundation is sponsoring the Brinton Road Clean-Up this Saturday from 9am - 12pm. All supplies, including gloves, safety vests, and snacks will be provided.

Jim Sismour is in charge of the event, and he'll be in the parking lot of the old Holiday Inn at 9am. For more details, visit the Foundation website at edgewoodfoundation.org. 

Pig Out Edgewood - CANCELLED

Pig Out Edgewood has been cancelled due to lack of sign-ups. The Foundation will see you at Community Day!

Memorial Day Weekend Parking Ban Lifted

Mayor Cook has lifted the on-street parking ban for the Memorial Day Holiday. The ban is lifted beginning Friday, May 27 at 3 am. Ticketing will resume Tuesday, May 31 at 3 am.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

New Ordinance 1056 Available for Review in Borough Office

The Borough of Edgewood will present the following ordinance for final reading at its June 6, 2016 meeting at 7:30 pm at 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA, 15218.

ORDINANCE 1056: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF EDGEWOOD, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING ARTICLE III CHAPTER 147

The Ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the Borough Manager, 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA 15218. You may also download a copy by clicking the following link: Edgewood Borough Ordinance 1056.

T-Ball and Softball Registration is now Closed

Registration for 2016 TBall and Softball is now closed. Thank you to all who have registered and volunteered for this great league!

Council will hold Committee of the Whole Meeting

Edgewood Council Committee of the Whole will be meeting Monday, May 9, 2016 at 6pm in Council Chambers at 2 Race Street to discuss traffic calming.

Council Committee of the Whole meetings are open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend and observe the meetings. No official Council action will be taken at this meeting.

Please contact Julie Bastianini at manager@edgewoodboro.com with any questions.

Pups4CleanWater

Take the PUP (Pick Up Poop) Pledge to clean up after your dog, and get a special prize for your pooch!

Cleaning up your dog's doo not only makes for a nicer neighborhood, but helps keep our rivers and streams clean!

Stop in the Borough office to pick up a prize, or take the pledge right now on Alcosan’s website: www.pups4cleanwater.com.

Part-Time Summer Help Wanted

The Borough of Edgewood Public Works Department is now accepting applications for Part-Time Summer Help. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Duties will include: mowing grass, pruning trees and hedges, planting and watering flowers, cleaning park facilities and clearing debris from streets.

Completed applications may be sent to Julie Bastianini, Borough Manager, at Manager@EdgewoodBoro.com or mailed to 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA 15218 by May 6, 2016.

Street Sweeping Resumes

Street Sweeping Resumes Weds, April 6!

Friendly Reminder!

Street Sweeping Season will resume Wednesday, April 6, so please remember to move your cars to avoid ticketing.

Have a happy spring!

Spring Parkway Interchange Litter Clean-up

Saturday, April 2nd, 11:00am – 1:00pm is the Spring Parkway Interchange Litter Clean-up. Volunteers will meet in the parking lot near the entrance to Frick Park by CLASS (near west-bound on-ramp from S. Braddock). Help us keep the community beautiful! Please wear sturdy, comfortable shoes. RSCA will provide orange vests, gloves, and trash bags. For more information, Email the Regent Square Civic Association.

Parking Ban Lifted

Mayor Cook has temporarily lifted the on-street parking ban for the Easter Holiday. The ban will be lifted from Thursday, March 24 at 3 AM and will remain lifted until Monday, March 28 at 3 AM.

Allegheny Snow Angels Program

Allegheny Snow Angels matches neighbors with neighbors to shovel the walks of those who are unable to do this on their own. Volunteers impact lives in our community by ensuring our more vulnerable neighbors continue to have access to essential services such as home-delivered meals and medications during the harsh winter months.

To find out how to register for the program, call the intake line at 412-863-5939. To register to become a Snow Angel, register online at AlleghenySnowAngels.org.

Allegheny Snow Angels is brought to you through Family Services of Western Pennsylvania, In Service of Seniors Pittsburgh and North Hills Community Outreach.

Republic Services replaces Waste Management in 2016

PLEASE NOTE: Edgewood's trash collection day is now Friday. Trash should be placed at curbside no earlier than 6pm Thursday nights.

Beginning January 1, 2016, Republic Services will be Edgewood's exclusive Trash Hauler. Please note the following changes:

• Trash collection day will now be Friday.
• Recycling pickup will be every other week along with trash pickup – the first recycling pickup will be January 8, 2016.
• Quarterly pricing is $48.66.
• General questions can be answered by Republic Services at 1-800-464-2120 or 412-429-2600 Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
• For all the details regarding acceptable containers, items not collected, and a printable collection schedule, please click this link: Republic Services Trash Collection Information.
  

We look forward to our new partnership with Republic Services!

Just a friendly reminder:

The Parkway East will be closed between Christmas and the New Year for the Greenfield Bridge implosion. Stay safe, holiday travelers!  For More Information visit:  http://greenfieldbridge.otmapgh.org/#detours

2015 Holiday Parking - Edgewood's Parking Ban Lifted

The Borough of Edgewood's parking ban has been lifted for Christmas and New Year's holidays, beginning December 23, 2015 at 3:00 am until January 4, 2016 at 5:00 am.

Nightly ticketing will resume Monday, January 4 at 5:00 am.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

Allegheny County Again Offering Christmas Tree Recycling Program

The Allegheny County Department of Parks is again offering its Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program this holiday season. Residents of the county can drop off their Christmas trees beginning on Saturday, December 26, 2015 through Saturday, January 16, 2016 at all nine regional parks during regular hours of operation (dawn to dusk).

All lights, decorations, tinsel and stands must be removed from trees prior to drop-off. The trees will be mulched and used in Allegheny County’s nine regional parks.

Trees may be dropped off from dawn to dusk at the following locations in each of the nine county parks:

• Boyce Park: Parking lot by the wave pool
• Deer Lakes: Parking lot by Veterans Shelter
• Harrison Hills: Parking lot at the intersection of Chipmunk & Cottontail Drive
• Hartwood Acres: Parking lot at the mansion
• North Park: Parking lot at the swimming pool
• Round Hill: Parking lot between Meadow & Alfalfa Shelters
• Settler’s Cabin: Parking lot by the wave pool
• South Park: Parking lot at the swimming pool
• White Oak: Parking lot by Poplar Shelter

 

For more information:  Department of Parks 211 County Office Building - 542 Forbes Avenue - Pittsburgh, PA 15219 - Phone (412) 350-7275 - Fax (412) 350-2682.

2016 Proposed Budgets

The Edgewood borough 2016 Proposed Budgets are available for review. Please visit our Annual Budgets page for more information.

New for 2016-Republic Services is now Edgewood's Trash Collection Service

Beginning January 1, 2016, Republic Services will be Edgewood's exclusive Trash Hauler. Please note the following changes:

• Trash collection day will now be Friday
• January 1st is a Friday, and also a holiday, so the first collection will be Saturday, January 2.

• General questions can be answered by Republic Services at 1-800-464-2010 Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
• For all the details regarding acceptable containers, items not collected, and a printable collection schedule, please read this flyer: Republic Services Information  (Acrobat Reader required.).

We look forward to our new partnership with Republic Services! Please visit our Recycling and Refuse page for more infomation.

Thanksgiving Holiday Parking Ban Lifted

The Borough of Edgewood's parking ban has been lifted for Thanksgiving Weekend, beginning Thursday, November 26, at 3:00 am.

Nightly ticketing will resume Monday, November 30, at 5:00 am.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

2016 Parking Permits Available December 1, 2015

View our overnight parking permit page for more information on applying for 2016 on-street parking permits. 

2016 Youth Basketball Registration

Registration for 2016 Youth Basketball is now closed.

Basketball registration typically begins just after Thanksgiving and the first practices are held in the first week of January. If you have any questions about this sport, email office@edgewoodboro.com for more information.

2016 Men's Basketball Registration Now Open!

Registration for 2016 Men’s Basketball is now open. Send the completed registration form and fee to: Borough of Edgewood Recreation, 2 Race Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218. Contact George Fuller at 412-247-1472 for more information.

2016 Budget Workshop

The Borough of Edgewood will hold a public workshop to discuss the 2016 Budget on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 8 am to 12 noon.

The workshop will be held in Council Chambers at 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA.

Borough of Edgewood's Annual: Fall Festival and Hayride

Stop by the Koenig Feild & Fieldhouse Saturday, October 17 at 6-10pm: for crafts, cider, and neighborhood hayrides!

 

For more inforamtion about this years Fall Festival, view our flyer here.

 

 

 

Leaf Pickup begins October 19 (weather permitting)

Leaf Pickup is set to begin on October 19, so long as there has not been recent rain. See the below schedule for your pickup day.

2015 Leaf Pick-Up Schedule
(Begins Approximately 10/19/2015)

Youth Soccer Registration Closed

Registration for 2015 Fall Youth Soccer is now closed. Thank you to all who have registered and volunteered for this great league!

Dickson Park Master Plan Update

The Borough of Edgewood will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 6:30pm in Council Chambers to discuss the Master Plan for Dickson Park, and hear what our residents would like to see in the park.

We’d like to hear your thoughts and ideas for Dickson Park!

The Borough welcomes your ideas and insight on improvements to Dickson Park – please come and share your opinions.

If you have any questions about this meeting, email Borough Manager Julie Bastianini at manager@edgewoodboro.com.

New Solicitation Ordinance

The Borough of Edgewood will present the following ordinance for final reading at its June 15, 2015 meeting at 7:30 pm at 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA, 15218.

ORDINANCE 1053: TRANSIENT RETAIL BUSINESSES. AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF EDGEWOOD, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 856 PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION AND LICENSING OF TRANSIENT RETAIL BUSINESS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF EDGEWOOD; REQUIRING PERSONS DESIRING TO ENGAGE IN TRANSIENT RETAIL BUSINESS TO OBTAIN LICENSE; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.

The Ordinance is available for public inspection in the office of the Borough Manager, 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA 15218. You may also download a copy by clicking the following link: Edgewood Borough Ordinance 1053.

Reminder: Lock Up!

We would like to remind our residents to please keep the doors and windows of their homes and vehicles locked! It can be easy to forget this simple step in the summer months, but please help to keep our community safe by locking up your home and cars.

Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program Available in Edgewood Borough

If you live near a vacant property in Edgewood Borough, there is now a new program available to help you turn the property into a

side yard!

For a limited time, Allegheny County will be accepting applications to acquire vacant properties at a reduced cost to the buyer.

For more information, please download our Property Recovery Program Fact Sheet.

While this program is always available to those wishing to purchase blighted or vacant properties in Edgewood Borough, the County’s fees will be waived for those accepted applicants that wish to acquire a side yard to their primary residence, and reduced to $1,400 for applicants proposing to rehabilitate a blighted structure.

More information on this program can be found by visiting: http://www.alleghenycounty.us/economic/residents/vacproprecov.aspx.We encourage you to apply for this exciting program!

Part-Time Summer Help Wanted

The Borough of Edgewood Public Works Department is now accepting applications for Part-Time Summer Help. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Completed applications may be sent to Julie Bastianini, Borough Manager, at Manager@EdgewoodBoro.com or 2 Race Street, Edgewood, PA 15218.

Proposed 2015 Budgets Available for Review

Edgewood Borough's proposed 2015 General Fund Budget and Sewer Fund Budget are now available for review.  Please visit our Annual Budgets page for more information.

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