Author: Abbey Sullivan
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Crafton council has filled four commission vacancies, following ongoing efforts to raise interest in the borough’s many volunteer positions. Eighteen vacancies still remain in the town of approximately 6,000 residents. During their April 14 meeting, council members appointed Carrie Woodard to the library board, Craig Lehocky to the recreation board, Christin Scuilli to the Shade…
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Crafton Council will move forward with a matching grant application for park upgrades after disputes about the pros and cons resulted in gridlock the previous week. The vote passed narrowly during a special meeting March 29, with dissenting members objecting to a $250,000 contribution required of the borough if the grant is awarded. The application…
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Crafton council members were divided over whether to pursue a matching grant for their ongoing Master Parks Plan when a vote was called March 24. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) grant, due April 6, would require Crafton Borough to contribute $250,000. The Master Parks Plan was created with public input and…
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Crafton’s council discussed the most recent updates to the borough’s ongoing parks master site project March 10. Improvements will include a potential walking loop in Crafton Park and dog park in the public works property near Chartiers Creek. Council will soon vote to pursue a grant for the project and the head consultant will present…
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A joint zoning redesign effort for the neighboring boroughs of Crafton and Ingram has taken another step toward completion. The boroughs are currently accepting proposals for the ongoing zoning project, which will update local zoning to hopefully increase business activity in the area. The existing zoning regulations currently date back to 1997. Deadline for filing…
