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Mount Oliver Mayor James Cassidy kept his swearing-in skills sharp by administering the oath of office twice during the April 15 council meeting: to the new Acting Chief, Sergeant Matt Juzwick, and to new council member Vanessa Talley. The vote to...

The resignations of two council members, and the appointment of a new member to fill a vacancy, is the lead story from the March 18 Mount Oliver council meeting. Council member John Smith, Sr., and...

Mount Oliver has lost another council member. Late last week on Thursday night, George Farneth II tendered his resignation from the Mount Oliver Borough Council in an email to council president Billie Michener. “My only regret is that I will not...

The last order of business at the Feb. 18 Mount Oliver council meeting is the lead story: the $50,000 settlement of the civil rights lawsuit of council President Billie Michener. The vote to approve the settlement was three yes and one abstention,...

Mount Oliver council President Betty “Billie” Michener’s civil rights lawsuit against the borough and past and present members of council was settled for $50,000 by three “yes” votes of the seven-member council on Feb. 18. Voting in the aff...

A review of membership numbers opened the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Mount Oliver Ambulance Services (MOAS) last week. Last year, membership for the borough’s ambulance service totaled 185. This year, the service has 150 members renew or join so...

The adoption of a 2013 budget with no tax increase headlined the Dec. 17 meeting of Mt. Oliver council. Councilmen George Farneth, Pat Malloy and John Smith, Sr. were absent. In the mayor’s report which began the meeting, Mayor James Cassidy said...

The retirement of the street commissioner, a methane gas leakage in a home’s garage, and a request for more information on the ambulance service were among the topics at the Nov. 19 meeting of Mt. Oliver council. Councilman John Smith, Sr., was...

Upcoming borough events like “Crank it at the Clock” and “Redd-Up Day” were discussed at the Oct. 15 meeting of Mt. Oliver council. The meeting began with Mayor James Cassidy recommending...

The neighborhood success of the new youth football league, and the resignation of Melvin Pollard as volunteer assistant ordinance officer, were the highlights of the Sept. 17 meeting of Mt. Oliver council. Council member Pat Malloy was absent. In...

The Special Meeting of Mount Oliver Borough called to approve a new contract for Chief of Police Frank Mossesso was called to order at 7:10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, by 7:14 p.m. the meeting was over. All council members were present along with...

The hiring of an assistant code enforcement officer in Mount Oliver once again drew the ire of council meeting attendees, this time for the man's record of driving with a suspended or revoked license, and outstanding balances on traffic and parking...

A get-together to celebrate Joann Malloy's retirement after 29 years as the Mount Oliver Borough secretary included many former borough officials and their spouses. Among those attending were: Skip...

The unveiling of proposed, new parking violation rates, and the swearing in of the new assistant code enforcement officer, were among the actions at the July 16 Mount Oliver council meeting. Council members Pat Malloy and John Smith, Sr., were...

Four South Pittsburgh brothers recently received medals in the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics Three Rivers Assoc. Championship. Zephanaiah, Isaiah, Antione, and JaJuan Malloy from Mount Oliver compete for the South Hills Heat Track Team. JaJuan...

The hiring of an assistant code enforcement officer was the lead story from the June 18 meeting of Mt. Oliver council, and it was not without controversy. Councilwoman Christine Brendel was absent. By a 4-2 vote, with council members Pat Malloy and...

For retiring Mount Oliver borough secretary Joanne Malloy, the best part of the job has not changed in 28 ½ years: interacting with co-workers and residents on a daily basis. Since April 30, she has...

— Longtime secretary tenders resignation, ways to collect unpaid fines discussed — A new borough secretary, new part-time police officer, a successful "Movies in the Park," and a call for borough volunteers were among the news items from the May...

Mount Oliver Borough Council, I am writing to confirm my effective retirement date of July 27, 2012 but my last actual working day will be June 30, 2012. I have dedicated twenty-nine years of my life as Mount Oliver Borough Secretary and would like...

MT. OLIVER BOROUGH ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA Sealed Proposals will be received by the Mt. Oliver Borough, 150 Brownsville Road, Mt. Oliver, PA 15210 for the following: Ormsby Park Phase 1 Improvements: Soil remediation excavation, haul off and disposal...

THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ADOPTION AT THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012. BOROUGH OF MT. OLIVER ORDINANCE 927 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MT. OLIVER, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA,...

17th Ward Nancy Johnson to RE 360 SS Partn. 4 L.P. at 1783 Arlington Ave. for $36,000. 18th Ward   Hilltop Housing Ventures Partn. to Tis Dramble at 300 Beltzhoover Ave. for $80,000. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Albion Investments Ltd. at...

Mount Oliver council voted at its April 16 meeting to ratify the three percent raise for police Chief Frank Mosesso approved by council on Sept. 20, 2010. No other changes to the four-year contract that runs from 2011 to 2014 were voted on at the...

The Jan. 16 meeting of Mt. Oliver council featured the announcement of new committees and members, news of the borough website, and the potential implementation of a Civil Service Commission for police hiring. Councilman George Farneth was absent....

— Perich replaced as solicitor — A new president, vice-president, and borough solicitor were among the upshots of the January 3 Mount Oliver council reorganization meeting. Betty "Billie" Michener is the new president; Corey McGough is the new...