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Borough changes solicitors, updates on holiday events
A change of borough solicitors, a new contract for the police chief, and details on the holiday decorating contest headlined the Nov. 20 meeting of Mt. Oliver council. The new borough solicitor, effective Jan. 1, 2018, will be... — Updated 11/29/2017
Mt. O. Council questioned on need for an emergency response person
The Sept. 18 meeting of Mt. Oliver council began with the loyalty oath administered by Mayor James Cassidy to canine handler Tom Snyder and K-9 officer Enzo, a German Shepherd. During public hearings at the meeting, Frank... — Updated 9/27/2017
Mt. Oliver council urged to get more involved in boro quality of life issues
The July Mt. Oliver Borough Council meeting agenda moved rapidly without any special presentations, public hearings or a Mayor's Report. As part of the Engineer Report, council... — Updated 8/3/2017
Boro to seek relief from some EPA stormwater reporting requirements
The June 19 meeting of Mt. Oliver council began with a presentation on Live Well Allegheny by Hannah Hardy of the county Health Department. She explained the wellness campaign, for which more than 40 municipalities have expressed... — Updated 6/29/2017
Mt. Oliver Boro adopts Narcan policy, police now trained to carry and use it
Vice-president Nick Viglione conducted the May 15 meeting of Mt. Oliver council in the absence of council President Amber McGough. In the police report for April, Mayor James Cassidy reported there were 602 total calls and 37... — Updated 5/22/2017
Borough could see additional businesses
In the absence of council President Amber McGough and vice-president Nick Viglione, the April 17 meeting of Mt. Oliver council was conducted by Councilman Justin Viale. In the public hearings which now occur at the start of... — Updated 4/24/2017
Boro approves new contract for police, anti-nepotism policy
Adoption of a new full-time police contract, part-time police agreement, and an anti-nepotism policy headlined the March 20 meeting of Mt. Oliver council. Highlights of the police contract include increasing the full-time... — Updated 3/27/2017
Mt. Oliver Borough approves new Comprehensive Plan
The adoption of the Mt. Oliver Borough Comprehensive Plan headlined the Feb. 20 meeting of Mt. Oliver Borough Council. The purpose of the plan "is to decide what the future of the... — Updated 2/27/2017
Correction...
In last week’s South Pittsburgh Reporter it was mistakenly reported that Mt. Oliver councilman Dave Beltz voted against the firing of Corey McGough in a 5-1 vote. It was Councilman Dave Lowe who voted against the termination of... — Updated 2/6/2017
Former boro councilman fired from public works job
A three-minute special voting meeting of the Mt. Oliver Borough Council interrupted by a 45-minute non-public executive session resulted in the termination of a borough public works employee. Council vice-president Nick Viglione... — Updated 1/31/2017
Borough street project continue
A new public works contract, a grant to fully fund police officers’ body cameras, and the hiring of two new part-time police officers topped the Jan. 16 meeting of Mt. Oliver council. Council members David Beltz, Christina Reft,... — Updated 1/24/2017
Real estate transactions by RealStats
16th Ward Arlene Pindel to James and Melanie Guzzo at 2711 Cobden St. for $252,000. Ryan Hendrix to Radius Capital Group LLC at 2712 Cobden St. for $40,000. 2600 Southside Sarah Assoc. L.P. to 2524 E Carson Place LLC at 2524 E.... — Updated 12/26/2016
No tax increase in Mt. Oliver for '17
There will be no tax increase for Mt. Oliver residents in 2017 following adoption of a $1,972,282 general fund budget at the Dec. 19 meeting of Mt. Oliver council. The millage rate was last raised in 2006. Budget highlights for... — Updated 12/26/2016
Mt. Oliver takes care of business, 'Up on the Hilltop'
Details of a Dec. 3 Holiday Jubilee in the 100-200 blocks of Brownsville Rd. was a highlight of the brief Nov. 21 meeting of Mt. Oliver council. Absent this evening were Mayor James Cassidy and Councilwoman Tina Reft. Called “Up... — Updated 11/28/2016
Public safety issues, Brownsville progress before boro council
Vandalism, trespassing along with foul and threatening language by groups of teenagers leaving Ormsby Park at night brought two Church Ave. residents to the Oct. 17 meeting of Mt. Oliver council. “We are victims,” said one... — Updated 10/24/2016
Boro officials concerned with route school buses take to Arlington K-8
Concerns about the dangers created by school buses on Otillia St. transporting students to and from Arlington PreK-8 School were discussed at the Sept. 19 meeting of Mt. Oliver Borough Council. The school is the renovated, former... — Updated 9/26/2016
Mt. Oliver adds to property code for maintenance issues
The August 15 meeting of Mt. Oliver council featured updating the property maintenance code to prohibit unkempt grass and weeds; hazardous tree limbs, hedges, shrubs, and trees; and weeds or other vegetation growing in sidewalk... — Updated 8/22/2016
Brownsville Rd. project continuing, new sidewalks are coming up next
The July 18 Mt. Oliver council meeting began with the police report for June. Mayor James Cassidy said there were 692 total calls and 62 drug-related arrests, the latter for the seizure of marijuana, crack cocaine, heroin, and... — Updated 7/25/2016
Mount Oliver boro awards contracts for sewer, pavement maintenance programs
The June 20 Mt. Oliver council meeting began with Mayor James Cassidy swearing in new Zoning Board member Deborah Viglione. He also swore in two new part-time police officers, and a promoted officer. The two new officers are... — Updated 6/27/2016
Boro approves contracts for paving, sidewalk programs
The May 16 meeting of Mt. Oliver council meeting began with the report of Mayor James Cassidy. He said a new police officer began working a week earlier, and another will start of June 11. The additional officers will get the... — Updated 5/23/2016
Borough awards contracts for sewer work, demolition
A new leash law, a borough real estate purchase, and a pavement maintenance plan were among the topics at the April 18 Mt. Oliver council meeting. Council members President Amber McGough and Vice-president Nick Viglione, and Mayor... — Updated 4/25/2016
Housing Court hearings
The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, at 1:00 p.m. in Magisterial District Judge Richard King’s Courtroom: • Charles Davis and Gayle H. Dobbs, Taft Avenue, 18th Ward, Continued Code 302.4. ... — Updated 4/4/2016
Mt. Oliver to change procedures after $22K in unauthorized change orders on handicap ramp project
Lessons learned from unauthorized work, and the need for site inspectors, was a focus of the March 21 Mt. Oliver council meeting, which had borough officials pledging to do better going forward. At issue is the Brownsville Rd.... — Updated 4/4/2016
Housing Court hearings for April 5, 6 and 7
The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, at 1:00 p.m. in Magisterial District Judge Richard King’s Courtroom: • Charles Davis and Gayle H. Dobbs, Taft Avenue, 18th Ward, Continued Code 302.4. ... — Updated 3/31/2016
Housing Court hearings
The following Housing Court cases are scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, at 1:00 p.m. in Magisterial District Judge Richard King’s Courtroom: • Ralph DeGregory, 952 Industry Street, 18th Ward, Continued Codes 307.1, 302.4,... — Updated 3/21/2016