THE BOROUGH BULLETIN

Digital Newsletter
January 2026 Edition

FRANKLIN PARK
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
NOW AVAILABLE

The Franklin Park Community Scholarship application and the Melvin D. Lubert Scholarship for Technical Schools application are now available to graduating seniors who reside in Franklin Park Borough.

The applications are available to download from our Community Scholarship Program webpage. The deadline for submission of the scholarship applications is March 13, 2026. Applicants must be residents of Franklin Park Borough to be eligible.

**When downloading the application in Word the document may not automatically come up. You may have to go to your downloads to open the application in Word. **

If you have any questions contact Donna Platt at 412-364-4115, Ext. 302 or by email at dplatt@franklinparkborough.us.

YARD WASTE SITES OPEN MARCH 2

The Yard Waste and Leaf Bag Drop Off sites will open on or about March 2, 2026, depending on weather conditions. The sites are for Franklin Park residents only and commercial use is prohibited. Permits are required to be obtained annually. Applications for 2026 will be accepted and issued beginning Monday, February 2, 2026. Even if you receive your permit in February you CAN NOT utilize the yard waste sites until they open or or about March 2. For more information regarding these sites, visit our website at www.franklinparkborough.us. These sites are under video surveillance.

WINTER STORMS...
LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Street Parking and
Snow Removal Laws

The Borough's snow removal priorities are major or arterial roadways, followed by school bus routes, neighborhood road and finally cul-de-sacs.

Winter storm don'ts:

Do Not park on the street. It is prohibited between 2am-6am every day. This becomes extremely important in the winter months, so snow and ice removal vehicles can keep the streets clear.
Do Not deposit or cause any snow or ice to be deposited on or immediately next to a fire hydrant or on any sidewalk, and roadway, except that snow and ice may be mounded by the Borough on public cartways incidental to the cleaning thereof, and it’s just not cool to blow your snow into the street.
Do Not place trash or recycling receptacles in the street for collection. They should be placed in the grass, on the sidewalk or on your driveway. Placing trash or recycling receptacles in the street makes it harder for our Public Works Department to plow snow as they plow back to the curb. If a receptacle is in the roadway and hit by the plow, it is the residents' responsibility to have the container repaired or replaced.

Reminder:
Snow must be removed from the sidewalk along your property within a reasonable time but not letter than 24 hours after a cessation of snowfall. Fire hydrants should also be kept clear of snow.

MAILBOXES VS. SNOWPLOWS

The policy of the Borough is to replace a mailbox if it is physically struck by a Borough snowplow.

If snow thrown from the plow knocks over a mailbox, the replacement of the mailbox and/or post is at the homeowner's expense.

FACILITY RENTALS FOR 2027

Blueberry Hill Park, Old Orchard Park and Linbrook Park Rentals

According to Borough Policy, the Borough will begin accepting applications for rental of the Activity Center, Maple Grove Pavilion, Gazebo, Old Orchard Pavilion, and Linbrook Shelters for all 2027 dates as follows: Franklin Park Borough residents will have first opportunity to rent our facilities beginning Monday, March 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Non-residents may submit applications beginning Monday, March 16, 2026.

In order to secure a date, the Borough must receive a completed rental permit packet and appropriate checks made out to “Franklin Park Borough”. We cannot reserve your requested date until we receive these items. Rental permit packets and policies can be downloaded from our website at www.franklinparkborough.us. Under the “Recreation” tab, go to “Facility/Court Rentals” and click on the appropriate venue. Please read all the information thoroughly, then call Zach Brower at 412-364-4115, Ext. 347 with any questions. Must be 21 years of age or older to rent any Franklin Park Borough facility.

Franklin Park Borough is now hiring!

The Borough of Franklin Park is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Public Works Laborer to perform construction, maintenance & repair of roads, storm sewer systems & buildings, & other duties as required. Experience with paving operations preferred. Valid PA driver’s license Class B CDL required at a minimum and Class A CDL preferred. Franklin Park offers competitive salary and benefits. Send resume to Superintendent of Public Works, Borough of Franklin Park, 2344 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or gbucuren@franklinparkborough.us. Position open until filled.

View Job Opportunities page:https://www.franklinparkborough.us/348/Job-Opportunities

Franklin Park Borough is currently accepting applications for the following Borough Board(s) and Commission(s):

Building Board of Appeals (5 -year term) - 1 Vacancy
Requires training and experience consisting of licensure as an architect or engineer, experience in the construction industry, and training or experience as an inspector or plan reviewer.
Civil Service Commission (6-year term) - 1 Alternate Member Vacancy
Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) (3-year term) - 1 Vacancy
Recreation Board (5-year term) - 1 Vacancy
The Recreation Board is an advisory Board to Borough Council responsible for recreation issues and implementation of parks and recreation programs, including the Festival in the Park, and holiday events. Candidates must first attend/participate in three (3) Recreation Board meetings or events prior to being considered for appointment. Please contact Zach Brower, Recreation Director at 412-364-4115, ext. 347 or zbrower@franklinparkborough.us for more information.
Vacancy Board (1-year term) - 1 Vacancy

If you are interested in serving on one of these boards or commissions click the link for more information. Scroll down to "Become a Member" for links to the Board & Commission Application Form, Statement of Financial Interests form, Background Investigation Authorization Form.

Submit application, letter of interest and/or resume, Statement of Financial Interests form, Background Investigation Authorization Form to the Borough Secretary at ckrummert@franklinparkborough.us or 2344 West Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or submit it online.