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THE BOROUGH BULLETIN


Digital Newsletter
August 2024 Edition

ANNOUNCING FRANKLIN PARK POLICE

 OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES

The Franklin Park Police now have Facebook and Instagram social media pages.  Follow them on Facebook at “Franklin Park Police” and on Instagram at “franklinparkpolice”. Through these social media sites, the Police Department will be sharing important information, including public safety advisories, traffic alerts, crime prevention tips, local events and department news to keep the community informed and connected.
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acorn park sign

ACORN PARK UPGRADES


Acorn Park is a 25 acre park located off of McGee Road, most of this park is a natural area, having been untouched for over 100 years.  The park is currently closed for improvements.  The project is expected to cost approximately $1.7 million and includes the following:

    • Mountain bike pump track with bike wash
    • Outdoor classroom gazebo with bench seating
    • New playground equipment with a nature theme
    • New entryway with increased parking and permeable pavers utilized for parking spaces
    • Rain garden to capture and control runoff from the parking lot and pump track
    • Public restrooms
    • An ADA-accessible trail connecting the parking lot to the outdoor classroom
    • Formalized walking and biking trails running throughout the property, with 2 bridge crossings over Little Sewickley Creek and observation decks and benches at various points along the trails
    • Electricity and wi-fi access

If you want more information regarding the improvements, visit the Acorn Park page of our website.  The improvements will only enhance our park system for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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The McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority Needs Your Support


Watch your mailboxes for your 2025 McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority Subscription.  Help protect your family from unexpected financial burdens and help protect your community by supporting MFPAA.
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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.
golf outing

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL

GOLF OUTING!

On Monday, July 29, 2024, Franklin Park held its 21st Annual Community Scholarship Golf Outing. We ended up with a beautiful day, the rain held off until the end!  Thank you to all who donated and made this year’s drive a huge success! We owe a big thank you to our Event, Lunch, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Patron and Tee Sign sponsors for the support they provide to the scholarship program.  Most importantly we extend our sincere appreciation to the golfers for their participation in our golf outing. Golfers enjoyed a continental breakfast, lunch, putting contest, prizes at many holes,  a two year lease on a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe (retail value $25,000) prize on the hole in one contest courtesy of Wright Automotive Group, 50/50 raffle, and auction with a chance to win numerous door prizes.  All proceeds benefit the  Franklin Park Community Scholarship Fund.

The first place team’s names will be added to the Ben Franklin Cup. The winning teams this year were:

First Place — Senator Devlin Robinson; 
                               Devlin Robinson, Andrew Robinson, Nick Varischetti, Dennis Troy
Second Place — E.H. Griffith; 
                                     Paul LaMarca, Ryan Brucker, Adam Schultz, Nik Obenrader
Third Place —  Morini Insurance; 
                                     Kurt Morini, Vic Morini, Gary Cocolin, J.B. Mattera
firefighter for a day

Come join your local fire companies and see what it’s like to be a firefighter for a day. During the morning you will get to train and learn how your local fire companies operate when they get the call to help in their municipalities. At this event you will get to use tools and learn different techniques that the fire service uses. Snacks and lunch afterwards will be provided. Sign up on our website for a morning of unique experiences that you won’t get anywhere else. Open to anyone over the age of 14. If you're under 18 you must have parent or legal guardian consent and signature. We hope to see you there on September 21st from 9am-1pm. Check our website for more details at FireFighterForADay.com.

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, August 20 @ 8:00 pm

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

Recreation Board  - Tuesday, August 27 @ 7:00 pm

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

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


Environmental Advisory Council - Monday, September 9 @ 7:30 pm
  (Meeting date changed due to the September 1st Labor Day holiday) 

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