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September 2022

WILMERDING NOW

PO BOX 8 STATION AND COMMERCE STREETS WILMERDING PA 15148

FALL edition 2022

COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE THE FIRST TUESDAY OF MONTH @ 7 PM AT THE BOROUGH BUILDING
VISIT US AT OUR WEB SITE:
Www.wilmerdingboro.com
FOLLOW US ON SAVVY CITIZEN TO KEEP UP ON ALL THE EVENTS IN THE TOWN AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2022
ALL WILMERDING PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS WILL BE DOG FREE AREAS.
VIOLATION OF THIS MAY
RESULT IN FINES UP TO $300.00

ORDINANCE #1036
Vehicles must be parallel to and with the right-handed wheels 12 inches of the right-handed curb or shoulder. Please note that it is also illegal to park on a yellow line for any reason.

PATTON STREET CLOSURE
Portions of Patton Street from Jefferson to Monroeville Road will be periodically closed while repairs continue. This project was slated for 1 month and should be completed by the end of
September..

BOROUGH EVENTS
Our next scheduled event will be for Halloween. Check our website and electronic board for information on dates and time.

Open Burning Ordinance #169
All fires must be in an approved container and tended by a responsible person at all times. The maximum size allowed for a burn pile is 3’x3’x3’. Any open flame must be 15 feet from a structure and you must have adequate means of extinguishment available. Burning is prohibited on AIR QUALITY ACTION DAYS. You must use clean, dry wood, no burning of refuse or building materials is prohibited.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
FIRE, POLICE
AND EMS
EMERGENCIES
NON-EMERGENCY
412-856-1111
BOROUGH
SECRETARY
CAROLINE LANG
412-823-0420
TAX COLLECTOR
FRANK TYLKA
412-823-4421

HANDICAP PARKING
You must have your permit showing when parked in a marked spot. If your placard is not visible you will receive a parking ticket. Unless you have purchased a private sign anyone with a placard can park in this space.

WCC PUMPKIN CHASE
Come out and support the 1st Annual Pumpkin Chase on
Saturday October 29, 2022 @ 9 am. This will be a 5K running road race starting in Wilmerding, entering Wall, then coming back into Wilmerding. They are looking for sponsors and
volunteers. Contact Pete at (412)520-7946 or stop in at the WCC for information.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
IN TOWN

LOCATIONS, HOURS, INFO
All facilities can be rented for private functions. Please contact the Borough Secretary for more information.
All recreational parks in the Boro are closed from Dusk until Sunrise.
Municipal Building
Community Room available for rent for small events or parties

Airbrake Ave
Swing set and small tot lot for
children ages 10 and under. This area also offers a landscaped
walking trail with benches that overlook the creek area
Avenue U Playground
Small swing set and climbing area with fresh wood chips for children ages 10 and under.
*Please do not feed the geese in either of these parks*

Memorial Field—(Next TO WCC)
Ball Field, Tot playground, ages 10 and under, Pavilion with picnic tables, adjacent parking lot. Watch for some planned
upgrades to this area!
.
Wilmerding Park
Site of many town activities, concerts in the park, movies in the park. Many benches for relaxation. Great for walking , 1 lap around is equal to .225 of a mile.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

CHILDRENS OPPORTUNITIES
Our District offers many programs for our youth, although many sports are done with registration for the season like them on Facebook to keep up to date on future registration dates and events.
East Allegheny Competition Cheer
Visit their website at
www.clubs.bluesombrero.com/eacompcheer or on Facebook @ East Allegheny Youth Sports Competition Cheer
East Allegheny Softball & Baseball
Visit their website at
www.leaguelineup.com/eaaabaseball or on
Facebook @ EAAA Baseball/Softball.
East Allegheny Youth Soccer Visit www.easoccer.org or on Facebook
@ East Allegheny Youth Soccer.
Watch for Winter sign-ups happening mid
October
Cub Scouts Pack 0085
meets every Wednesday at 6:30 pm at the
Westinghouse Arts Academy.
Contact Jill Marcincavage
@ jmarcincavagegmail.com or stop down for more details
Do you know of other activities offered? Contact me and we can get the information into the next newsletter.
Let’s give back to our children by
supporting these programs.

EA HIGH SCHOOL
School is back in session. Friday night Football has begun along with girls Volleyball, Boys and girls
Soccer and Marching Band Competitions. Visit www.eawildcats.net for complete schedules.

Westinghouse Arts Academy
Many exciting things will be happening in the next few months, including the grand opening of 2 floors of the Castle. Visit www.westinghousearts.org to see all of the upcoming events.

LIFESAVING OPPORTUNITIES
Lifeguarding classes—Oct 14, 15 & 16 register at the Allegheny County website
AHA Certified CPR, AED & 1st Aid—October 22nd 9am-noon. Register by 10/15 $40 WCC Members $60 Non-Members
Swim Lessons—FALL 1 Sessions are Filled Fall 2 Sessions begins Oct 30th . We have lessons for all age groups—6 months to Adults. Private & Semi-private lessons available. Call 412-520-SWIM

WHAT’s NEW
(New Programs & Classes)
Evening Water Aerobics
Mondays at 6:00pm. (begins 9/12)
We heard the requests and we aim to please! This popular Water Aerobics program has been a staple for our morning members and now
available in the evenings.
STEP TO THE PLATES—
Mondays at 8:30am
Join Dawn as she provides a 20 minute cardio with steps followed by 30 minutes of upper body strength training.
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS—
Tuesdays at 4:45pm.
Come join Dawn as she leads this ALL Strength Training class for the entire body—NO CARDIO HERE, just weights & bars to strengthen those important muscles for essential well being.
Strong is the new Skinny

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
OPEN to Everyone in the Community
BINGO—Saturday, Sept 24th, Doors open at 5:45pm & Early Bird Begins at 6:00pm
PUMPKIN CHASE RACE—Sat, Oct 29th
5 K and 1 mile FUN Run begins at 9:00am
NIGHT AT THE RACES—Sat, Oct 29th
Doors open at 6:00pm
Stop by to help them celebrate their
3rd Anniversary and see all of the different programs they offer.

CRIME WATCH
Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 6:00 pm in the Recreation Room unless otherwise stated.

Planning Commission
Meetings are held the last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers. Come join a meeting and offer some new ways to make our town great!

EA FAMILY CENTER
200 Westinghouse Ave
Wilmerding
Tuesdays from 9-3 are diaper bank day. They also offer several playgroups, parent Cafes, field trips, and
counseling. They work closely with 412 Food Rescue and offer assistance to families in need. Stop in or contact them at 412-829-6171 for more
information on all the great things they offer.

BOROUGH CONTACTS
Pitcairn Police Business Office (412)372-6505
Solicitor - G.N Evashavik (412)261-2813
Engineer - Glenn Engineering (412)824-5672
Code Officer—Al Hussey (412)628-7996
Animal Control—Sable Kennel (412)660-2350
COUNCIL PHONE NUMBERS
Greg Jakub—Mayor (412)823-9259
Kelly Maxwell - President (412)417-6921
Linda Kirk - V. President (412)855-2072
John Thomas (412)829-0892
Joe Hartzell (412)823-6725
Kelly Belin (412)736-1117
Steve Volpe (412)823-2698
Leahmanda Barnes (412)609-6143

Upcoming Council Meetings
September 6th
October 4th
November 1st
December 6th
Workshop Meetings
September 20th
October 18th
November 15th
December 20
Upcoming Garbage Delay
Garbage will be a day behind for Thanksgiving Holiday.

UPCOMING NEWSLETTERS
The Borough of Wilmerding will be sending 4 newsletter this year in March, June, September, and December. If you have any information you would like to add please let us know. You may submit your information by emailing it to c.lang@wilmerdingboro.com, by mail;
PO Box 8, Wilmerding, PA 15148, or you can drop it off during regular business hours. All information must be received 2 weeks prior to the mailings.