Fox Chapel officials want to hear some trash talk from their residents. A survey seeking input on what services to seek in the next garbage collection contract is expected to be launched in mid-June. The current contract with Vogel Disposal Services features unlimited weekly collection up to the garage door,
Fox Chapel officials have contracted with a Harmony-based construction company for a sewer lining rehabilitation project. Council awarded the near $312,000 deal to Insight Pipe Contracting. The project involves spreading materials through manholes along Buckingham, Hemlock Hollow and Old Mill roads, as well as along The Oaks, a small street
Fox Chapel property owners will not have to pay more in real estate taxes or for garbage collection in 2024. Council voted 6-0 last month to adopt its 2024 budget and maintain the tax rate at 2.95 mills. Councilman Thomas Karet was absent. The borough has not raised real estate
New stop signs will be installed at a busy Fox Chapel intersection in an effort to make turning safer. Police Chief Michael Stevens said there have been numerous near misses and complaints about traffic safety at Old Mill and Easton roads. “It has a sight distance problem,” he said. “When
Fox Chapel Council on Monday adopted a new set of guidelines for Fox Chapel Police Department to follow when responding to an active shooter situation in the borough. The council unanimously adopted the policy crafted by borough police Chief Michael Stevens, who was not at Monday’s meeting or available for
Fox Chapel resident Bill Kolano believes his town has an image problem. Specifically, the image on the borough’s newsletter and street signs. “It’s time for a refresh,” the longtime graphic designer told council at its April 18 meeting. Kolano, president of Kolano Designs, presented a couple alternatives to the borough’s
Ten Fox Chapel roads are expected to be rebuilt this year as part of the borough’s road paving program. Council unanimously voted Monday to award a $1.176 million contract to Wampum-based Youngblood Paving. Borough Manager Gary Koehler said they were the lowest of four bidders, and have done quality work
Portions of Squaw Run in Fox Chapel are off limits for recreation after the Department of Environmental Protection found the water quality to be impaired, according to a new report released by the agency. At least one of the stream’s unnamed tributaries also was identified in the report. “Squaw Run
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