A Carnegie Mellon University grad student will assist Sharpsburg officials in crafting a plan for future borough projects. Saul Bezner, who is studying for his master’s degree in public policy and management at CMU’s Heinz College, was selected from a dozen candidates for a summer internship, borough Manager Christine DeRunk
Sharpsburg officials have approved an agreement for continued service with O’Hara-based Parkview EMS. Council unanimously voted for the deal, which has no end date, at its April 27 meeting. Parkview has been the borough’s ambulance provider for several years. Borough Manager Christine DeRunk said compensation remains at $10,000 a year.
A Carnegie Mellon University master’s student has created databases so Sharpsburg officials can better track assets, properties and prioritize possible improvements. Federal work-study intern Taylor Popp presented preliminary results from her geographic information system, or GIS, mapping project at a council meeting March 23. “I’ve talked to a variety of
Sharpsburg residents in the area of 10th to 13th streets can expect slight water disruptions when a major sewer line project is scheduled in early December. Insight Pipe is expected to begin work Dec. 1 along Main Street. “The sewer line in that area needs to be relined,” Manager Christine
Verona is going through a transition period following the unexpected resignations this past week of three members of the borough’s management team and council. At its Aug. 30 meeting, Verona council accepted the resignation of borough secretary Christine DeRunk, effective Sept. 9. DeRunk came aboard in August 2021 and had