Alice Crow

  • Resident opposition to current construction on Crafton Boulevard and to a proposed fire inspection ordinance were an underlying theme of Crafton’s June 8 council meeting.  Steve Puchalski, a recent appointment to the Crafton zoning board, shared his concern for the construction on Crafton Boulevard, especially with the installment of bump-outs.  “They’re going to be a…

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  • The “Pride in Crafton” event, held on June 12, celebrated Pride month with a parade and picnic at Crafton Park. Organized by Brian O’Malley-Gamrat and Jenny Kietz-Carlson, the third annual celebration received strong community support without public opposition. Attendees enjoyed activities like chalk drawing and aerial silk performances.

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  • In the past eight months, Robinson resident Santo Bonadio has publicly expressed concerns with the property, occupants and ownership of the rental property located next door to his S. Petrie Road home to township commissioners a total of four times. In addition to complaints about an abundance of pit bull dogs living on the property…

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  • During the coming months, the Allegheny County Housing Authority will be seeking community input on plans to redevelop the 138-unit Hays Manor housing complex in McKees Rocks.  A “community party” where residents can learn about Choice Neighborhoods is being held from 2 – 4 p.m. on July 23 at the former McDonald’s lot on Chartiers…

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  • The Borough of Crafton held a council meeting on May 26 to discuss topics ranging from the multi-municipal zoning project with Ingram to commission vacancies. In the community services and infrastructure report, council vice president Kristen Compitello announced that Ingram, like Crafton, officially voted to select ZoneCo, a national zoning consulting firm, to work on…

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