Sharpsburg officials held the line on real estate taxes for next year. Council unanimously voted Nov. 16 to pass its 2024 budget and maintain the millage rate at 9.75 mills. Borough sewer rates also remain the same. Council approved its preliminary budget last month. Borough Manager Christine DeRunk said after
Sharpsburg officials welcomed an O’Hara woman as their latest parks and recreation commission member. Lifelong O’Hara resident Lori Claus began working with Sharpsburg’s volunteer commission, dedicated to providing fun activities and amenities for area families, earlier this year. Her efforts were rewarded as council voted 6-0 Sept. 28 to appoint
Sharpsburg officials are poised to adopt a new five-year capital improvement plan that will guide borough spending on everything from police cars and public parking overhauls to recreation and infrastructure upgrades. It is the culmination of a summer-long effort by Local Government Academy intern Saul Bezner with assistance from Borough
Sharpsburg is seeking $3 million in state funds to develop infrastructure and create access for a proposed riverfront development. The Mosites Co., best known for its redevelopment of the East Liberty commercial corridor, wants to create housing, commercial and retail space along the Allegheny River from Sharpsburg to O’Hara. Sharpsburg
Sharpsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 709 has partnered with the borough police department to make their town a safer place. Post Cmdr. Anthony Francioni and Quartermaster Howard Strain presented Chief Thomas Stelitano with a $6,200 check to buy two new remote radar speed signs. The solar powered devices will