Crafton Borough’s council is experiencing an unexpected reorganization, as current members seek to fill vacancies for those forced to leave due to personal matters. Colton Chandler was selected during the…
Council considers gradual switch to an electric fleet
A plan to transition all fuel-powered Crafton borough vehicles to electric was presented to council Feb. 11 by President Phillip Levasseur. The proposed effort is part of the Department of…
Planning commission pushes for rezoning plan
The Crafton planning commission is ready to move forward with a rezoning plan outlined in the Crafton-Ingram Thrive Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2017. The plan designed to “enhance the boroughs’…
Councilman Anthony Saba resigns after 2 years
Anthony Saba announced Jan. 28 that he is planning to resign his position on Crafton’s council. “I would like to announce to everyone on council, as well as the public,…
Borough adds additional slot for public comments
The Crafton council will once again begin hearing public comments at the end of their meetings, after a number of residential complaints. The decision was made after the borough’s Jan.…
Crafton ousts second manager in less than 12 months
The Crafton council approved its second manager termination in less than 12 months during a Dec. 14 business meeting. The motion to release Manager Russell McKibben passed 5-2, with councilmembers…
Crafton approves 1 mill increase to property tax
Property taxes in Crafton will be going up in 2021. Council voted Dec. 14 to increase taxes for the 2021 fiscal year from 7.59 to 8.59 mills, with 6.17 mills…



