Two incumbent New Kensington councilmen survived a challenge in Tuesday’s Democratic primary to keep their seats, according to unofficial results. With 100% of precincts reporting, Councilman Tim DiMaio claimed the most votes, about 38%. Councilman Dante Cicconi edged out a win over challenger Laurie Scheid, with about 32% of the
Earlier this month, Debbie Bey was looking for someone — anyone — willing to fix a large pothole just off William Penn Highway in Monroeville at the entrance leading to Gabe’s, Sam’s Club and other stores. “I called around to Monroeville, to PennDOT, everywhere, and no one wanted to take
New Kensington officials said they were doing a Tarentum contractor a favor by not allowing him to buy a long-vacant house in the city from Westmoreland County’s unsold repository. Council voted unanimously last month to not consent to the sale of 304 Charles Ave. to Bryaunt Williams, owner of One
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New Kensington Council has approved a preliminary budget for next year that includes no increase in property taxes.
Council voted 4-1 Monday to approve the first reading of next year’s $8.16 million budget, up from $8.12 million this year. The property tax rate would remain unchanged at 32.03 mills.
After voting against the budget, Councilman Tim DiMaio said he objected to $115,000 being “slashed” from public works, including a reduction in money for road salt.
Just because last winter was mild doesn’t mean this winter won’t be bad, he said. He also said the city struggles with street paving and has a problem with its streets, which it gets “beat up over” every year.