THE BOROUGH BULLETIN

Digital Newsletter
October 2023 Edition

Fall Leaf Bag Collection Dates

Weeks of October 23, November 6, 13, 27 and December 4, 2023

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 collections weeks. There will be no leaf bag collection the weeks of October 30 and November 20.

REMARKABLE TREE PROGRAM

Pennsylvania was named for our trees; Pennsylvania means Penn’s Woods. The EAC is starting a Remarkable Tree Program to begin a registry of notable trees within Franklin Park Borough in order to identify the grandest trees and help preserve these icons. The long-term goals of the program are to promote the importance of the tree canopy to our environment; promote stewardship to ensure sustainability of the canopy; foster community appreciation; celebrate the many social, economic, environmental, and human health benefits; as well as educate residents about appropriate preservation, conservation, maintenance and planting practices. Nominated trees must be within Franklin Park. If you know of a Remarkable Tree, please bring it to our attention by submitting a Remarkable Trees Nomination Form. Deadline for 2023 nominations is December 1, 2023. For more information on the program or ways to nominate a tree visit our News from the EAC webpage.

INTRODUCING OUR "SNOW ANGELS" VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Snow Angels is a volunteer program designed to assist older and disabled residents with snow removal from sidewalks and driveways after a winter storm. The program will run from December 1 through the last snowfall of the season.

The Borough is looking for volunteers willing to be a Snow Angel. Snow Angels will then be paired with a nearby resident in need.

Signing up to be a Snow Angel or to receive assistance is easy! Go to the Snow Angel Program page of our website to sign up on online or to acquire additional information and guidelines of the program. Or contact Donna Platt at 412-364-4115, Ext. 302 or by email at dplatt@franklinparkborough.us.

This program is just starting to get organized. It will take time to set up a list of volunteers. If you know of a neighbor that could use the help please volunteer to be their "Angel".

Where to go for lost items?

If you discover you either lost something or left it behind by mistake in any one of our parks you can give the Borough Building general office a call. Items found at fields/sport facilities, rental facilities, or playgrounds are brought to the Borough Building at 2344 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Stop by or call us at 412-364-4115 to see if your item was turned in or provide us with your contact information just in case it shows up later.

Now Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions

Franklin Park Borough is accepting applications for Borough Boards and Commissions for terms beginning January 2024. The deadline for applications and letters of interest/resumes is Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Click here to view more information regarding the Boards and Commissions. Submit application and letter of interest and/or resume to the Borough Secretary at ckrummert@franklinparkborough.us or 2344 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

October 31 - Halloween Trick or Treat (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
November 5 - Daylight Savings Time Ends (Turn clocks back)
November 7 - Election Day
November 10 - Borough Offices closed for Veterans Day
November 11 - Veterans Day

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, October 17 @ 8:00 pm - No Meeting

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

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

Borough Council Work Session - Wednesday, November 1 @ 7:00 pm

Technology Advisory Committee - Thursday, November 2 @ 7:00 pm

Environmental Advisory Council - Monday, November 6 @ 7:30 pm

Zoning Hearing Board - Thursday, November 9 @ 7:30 pm

THE BOROUGH BULLETIN

Digital NewsletterOctober 2023 Edition

Fall Leaf Bag Collection Dates

Weeks of October 23, November 6, 13, 27 and December 4, 2023

Fall Brush Chipping Date

Monday, November 6, 2023

Thanksgiving on Every Table

REMARKABLE TREE PROGRAM

Where to go for lost items?

Now Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions

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Salute to Veterans Breakfast Sponsors

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Digital Newsletter
October 2023 Edition