Digital Newsletter
December Edition

Yard Waste Drop Off Site Closure

The Yard Waste Drop Off Site at Blueberry Hill Park was close for the season at noon on Friday, December 9, 2022. The closure was extended past its scheduled December 1st closure date. Please DO NOT leave any material at or near the site Friday, December 9th. The site will reopen on or about March 1, 2023, weather permitting. The Leaf Bag Drop Off Site will not formally close due to its proximity to the road however, please try to 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. Residents must obtain a new permit each year.

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

What's more exciting than fire trucks and Santa Claus!!

The annual visit of Santa Claus sponsored by the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2022, from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Santa will be riding on the fire truck and will travel over all streets and roads. Parents should listen for the fire truck siren and escort younger children to the truck to receive a candy present from Santa.

Candle Safety Tips

Follow these 6 simple candle safety tips:

1. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

2. Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire such as furniture,
   drapes, bedding, carpets and flammable
   decorations. Keep at least 3 feet away from flammable items and burn candles
   on a non-flammable surface to catch the melting wax.

3. Make sure children and pets cannot reach burning candles.
4. Avoid drafts, vents or air currents. This will help prevent rapid or uneven
burning, sooting, and excessive dripping.
5. Never touch or move a candle while it is burning or while the wax is liquefied.
6. Place burning candles at least 3 inches apart from one another.

Franklin Park is Turning 200!!

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In 2023, the Borough of Franklin Park will celebrate its 200th birthday. Over the coming months, staff and volunteers will be working on events and programs to highlight the history of the Borough and its residents. For more information view the Bicentennial brochure or check out our Bicentennial website page! If you have an idea, story, or picture that you would like to share, please feel free to reach out to us at email@franklinparkborough.us with BICENTENNIAL in the subject line.

2023 Waste Management Residential Collection Information Flyer

For 2023 refuse/recycling rates and collection information view the flyer residents will receive my mail from Waste Management.

Borough offices will be closed on Monday, December 26th for the Christmas holiday. There will be no delays in garbage service during the Christmas holiday.

Borough offices will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2023 for the New Year's holiday. There will be no delays in garbage service during the New Year's holiday.

Spring Roadside Litter Cleanup
Saturday, April 29th – McAleer Road

The Franklin Park Environmental Advisory Council will be leading a roadside litter cleanup event on Saturday, April 29th at 10AM. We are looking for people who want to make a big difference in cleaning up litter in Franklin Park.

Last spring, we cleaned up a ½ mile stretch along Nicholson Road and removed 31 bags of trash and many car parts. This year we will tackle a ½ mile section along McAleer Road.

Police traffic control, safety vests, gloves, and bags will be provided. The crew will meet at the Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center parking lot.

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.

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, December 20 @ 8:00 pm

Borough Council Regular Meeting - Wednesday, December 21 @ 8:00 pm

Recreation Board - Tuesday, December 27 @ 7:00 pm - No Meeting

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

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

Environmental Advisory Council - Monday, January 9 @ 7:30 pm

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

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