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Pine recognizes volunteer efforts

Pine supervisors recognized resident John Lombardo for his many years of volunteer service to the township at their meeting on Jan. 16. He is president of the Wexford Volunteer Fire Company and has been serving for 11 years. “John’s been a key member of the Pine community for many years....
Pine hosts Winter Special Needs Family Fun Day

Special needs children and their families enjoyed an afternoon of fun at the Pine Community Center on Jan. 13. The annual Winter Special Needs Family Fun Day was free to attend and open to all ages. Ninety participants were in attendance. This year’s theme was penguins, and the day featured...
Speech, sensory development center opens in Hampton

Yellow Bridges Speech and Sensory Development Center is now open on Route 8 in Hampton. The center offers small group therapy for up to five children with one or two adults. Each group lasts anywhere from two to three hours. Individual speech and language therapy sessions are available to children...
Leadership stays steady for Richland supervisors

Richland supervisors reappointed Ray Kendrick as chair and George “Skip” Allen as vice chair at the Jan. 2 reorganization meeting. Supervisor Donna Snyder made a motion, which was approved unanimously, to reappoint the following administrative entities and professional staff: • Northern Regional Police Department of Allegheny County — Kendrick, Snyder...
Eligible Richland firefighters, EMS volunteers to receive $300 tax credit

Active volunteer firefighters and emergency responders in Richland once again will be able to receive a tax credit under Act 172, Pennsylvania’s volunteer service credit program. Richland board authorized approval of Act 172 at their Dec. 20 meeting. The program provides a financial incentive to active volunteers in fire companies...
Al’s Bike Drive donates nearly 600 bikes to Toys for Tots

Sixteen years ago, Gibsonia resident Al Todd attended an annual corporate luncheon supporting Toys for Tots. Little did he know at the time how much his simple act of kindness would impact families across Western Pennsylvania. “I brought a toy and as I was helping a Marine load his van...
Renovations underway at Pine Community Center

Pine Community Center is upgrading its fitness spaces, undergoing a renovation to the lower level of the community center. “We will be combining two existing fitness rooms into one, which will allow some of our larger classes to move out of the gym and into this new room. The gym...
Proposed 2024 Pine budget keeps township at lowest millage rate in county

Pine is once again on track to have the lowest real estate tax rate in Allegheny County, as the proposed budget for 2024 maintains the rate at 0.998 mills. In addition, the budget has been designed to accommodate the maximum allowable Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion, 50% of the median assessed value of...
Monroeville Senior Citizen Center ramps up activities

The Monroeville Senior Citizens Center has many new and exciting programs for adults ages 50 and older to enjoy as 2024 approaches. “We’re always trying to expand our programming to be able to provide the most that we can for our community,” department head Tara Gresock said. “One of the...
Richland property tax rate holds steady in proposed 2024 budget

Richland residents will see their property taxes hold steady for another year, according to the proposed 2024 budget. “Richland’s Township’s millage rate remains unchanged from last year,” township manager Dean Bastianini said. For 2023, a millage rate of 2.696 mills is levied on all commercial, residential and non-exempt real property....
Comcast expanding services to Pine Township

Comcast is expanding its services into Pine after all. The issue of Pine entering into a franchise agreement was previously tabled at the Oct. 16 board of supervisors meeting due to a dispute over the service area. After additional discussions, Comcast said it was willing to state in the agreement...
Pine, Mars cemeteries participating in Wreaths Across America

Two cemeteries in Pine and one in Mars will participate in Wreaths Across America this holiday season: West Union, Mount Pleasant, and Mars cemeteries. Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization that helps commemorate fallen veterans by placing wreaths at their graves each Dec. 16, National Wreaths Across America Day....
Pine’s Comcast agreement hits snag

Armstrong remains the primary cable provider in Pine after negotiations with Comcast for a new franchise agreement stalled. Comcast has expressed interest in building out its service into the township and competing with Armstrong for those services. One of the reasons Comcast is looking to expand is due to the...
Pine and Richland townships hold 1st joint trunk or treat

Eager truck or treaters descended on Pine Community Park on Oct. 22 in search of candy. This year marked the first joint trunk or treat event between Pine and Richland townships. “Gina Kampi, Pine Township’s program coordinator, took the lead on this event and did a great job,” Pine parks...
Pine approves agility agreement with PennDOT for winter road maintenance

To keep roads in Pine township as safe to drive as possible in winter weather conditions, Pine supervisors approved a PennDOT agility agreement at the Oct. 2 meeting. “In talking to PennDOT, one of the big issues that has been arising in Pine is winter maintenance of the state roads...
Northern Tier Regional Library holds tea fundraiser

Fans of “Bridgerton” and “Sanditon” flocked to Northern Tier Regional Library for a regency tea party on Sept. 23. Tea sandwiches, cookies, pastries and varietal teas were served as patrons took part in regency trivia and games. The lineup included raffles, music and prizes. “It was so much fun for...

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