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Mt. Oliver Borough January public business meeting
The Mt. Oliver Borough Council's January public business meeting featured the December report of the Mt. Oliver Fire Department (MOFD) along with a yearly wrap up from the fire... — Updated 1/25/2023
Borough council learns of upcoming Mt. Oliver history book
Mt. Oliver Borough Council learned about an upcoming Mt. Oliver history book when author Renee King made a short presentation at the council's January public meeting. Ms. King... — Updated 1/25/2023
No tax increase in Mt. Oliver Borough
Although brief, the public meeting of the Mt. Oliver Borough Council on December 19 took care of some important business to end the year. Present at the meeting were Mayor JoAnna Taylor and council members Amber McGough, Christina... — Updated 12/27/2022
Parking enforcement, revenue discussed at forum
Parking, the availability of on-street parking in South Side and the cost and manner of enforcement dominated discussion at the Zoom meeting of the South Side Planning Forum on... — Updated 12/20/2022
Former mayor disrupts Mt. Oliver Council meeting
The November public business meeting of the Mt. Oliver Borough Council included a presentation on recycling, the resignation of one borough employee and the hiring of another and a... — Updated 11/29/2022
Former Brashear Center in South Side sold
The Brashear Center on Sarah Street in South Side has been a fixture in the community since it opened in 1955. The center was a hub for youth and adult activities including English... — Updated 11/29/2022
South Siders ask for easing of parking restrictions on Carson
A decrease in crime in the East Carson Street business corridor has area businesses calling for easing of parking restrictions in the 1700 block of the main street. Speaking at the November meeting of the South Side Planning... — Updated 11/15/2022
Z3PSC learns about 311, crime trends
The October meeting of the Zone 3 Public Safety Council (Z3PSC) took place on October 27 and featured presentations concerning 311 and Zone crime trends. Liz Style, president of the Z3PSC, called the meeting to order on Zoom and in... — Updated 11/1/2022
Carson construction nearing end
The October meeting of the South Side Planning Forum included updates on the Parking Enhancement District (PED), East Carson Street construction, holiday banners and more. City of Pittsburgh Nighttime Economy Manager Allison... — Updated 10/25/2022
Borough Council discusses gun raffle, decorum policy and leash laws
October's meeting of the Mt. Oliver Borough Council included discussion concerning fire department fundraisers, time limits on public comment and leash laws. Fire Chief Ron Lowry... — Updated 10/25/2022
South Side was quiet in August, public safety strategy to continue
The September meeting of the South Side Planning Forum, the final meeting being hosted by City of Pittsburgh’s Mayor’s Office, featured updates from Neighborhood Services Manager Rebekkah Renallo and Deputy Chief of Staff to... — Updated 9/27/2022
Mt. Oliver Council looks at parking, considers support for gun argument
The September public meeting of the Mt. Oliver Borough Council included a short presentation from Ceasefire PA asking the council to support a brief being filed before the... — Updated 9/27/2022
Parking, use of plaza discussed at boro meeting
The Mt. Oliver Borough Council's July meeting was light on agenda, but included lively discussion initiated by area residents. Attending the meeting were council members: Amber... — Updated 8/23/2022
Mt. Oliver studies use of The Deck
Mt. Oliver Borough Council is exploring establishing rules for groups and businesses to use The Deck on Brownsville Road next to the Municipal Building. The July public Business... — Updated 7/28/2022
New Brashear CARES center is open for business in Knoxville
The Brashear Association's new Brashear CARES Center at 320 Brownsville Road in Knoxville held a Grand Opening ceremony on Friday, May 27. The Association recently renovated the... — Updated 6/8/2022
Pittsburgh Mayor Gainey outlines his Plan for Peace
City of Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey recently came to Beltzhoover to outline his Plan for Peace to reduce violence in the city. Noting the increase in violent crime in the... — Updated 6/8/2022
MO Council considers new meeting guidelines
A request to eliminate parking from both sides of the 100 block of Holzer Street in Mt. Oliver opened the May public meeting of the Mt. Oliver Borough Council. Attending were... — Updated 5/25/2022
Boro to start program to cut grass for seniors
Mt. Oliver Borough will begin a pilot program for senior citizens, disabled and veterans to help with keeping the grass cut on their property. The program, as discussed at the May p... — Updated 5/25/2022
Mt. Oliver program to honor veterans moves forward with new guidelines
After a series of fits and starts, the Mt. Oliver Borough Military Banner Program is poised to display photographs on banners on light poles in the business district. Prior to... — Updated 5/12/2022
Public safety a priority for police in South Side going into the summer
City of Pittsburgh Public Safety officials addressed neighborhood concerns at the South Side Community Council’s (SSCC) recent biannual public meeting via Zoom. SSCC President Barbara Rudiak began the presentation by introducing... — Updated 4/21/2022
Carrick Community Council planning for spring
Donna McManus, president of the Carrick Community Council (CCC), opened the March general meeting of the group by introducing State Rep. Jessica Benham. Rep. Benham opened her... — Updated 4/7/2022
Animal control issues considered by Mount Oliver Boro Council
Mt. Oliver Borough Council's March public meeting began with a public hearing concerning dog attacks in the borough. Emilie Nottle requested the public hearing to advocate for... — Updated 4/7/2022
Mt. Oliver Borough moves to change rental inspection schedule
The February public meeting of the Mt. Oliver Borough Council discussions on the number of reserved handicapped parking spaces in the borough and amending the Rental License... — Updated 3/10/2022
NPP program in Mt. Oliver/Knoxville will focus on businesses and residents
In early November 2021, two Hilltop organizations received word their applications for Neighborhood Partnership Programs (NPP) through the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) had been approved. The... — Updated 2/24/2022
Mt. Oliver Borough to consider changing rental inspections times
The postponed January meeting of the Mt. Oliver Borough Council began with a public hearing requested by former mayor Frank Bernardini. Mr. Bernardini expressed concerns about... — Updated 2/9/2022
