Aspinwall has a new group to address potential human rights issues. The borough’s Human Relations Commission was formed April 10. Mayor Joe Noro swore in several members in attendance. Its formation was spearheaded by council Vice President Heth Turnquist. “This (commission) is similar to many formed by municipalities around the
A Fox Chapel man is alive thanks to the quick work of some first responders and bystanders in Aspinwall. Tony Suleksi, 81, suffered a cardiac arrest in front of the Aspinwall Borough Building in the early evening of Oct. 4. His wife, Magdeline Jensen, said they were about to head
There is a difference between your mom’s house rules and your government’s requirements. A parent can make things up on the fly, improvising without worrying about any kind of appeal. Question the decree and you risk running into the insurmountable endgame response: “Because I said so, that’s why!” Government certainly
Aspinwall residents questioned why borough officials implemented a policy that regulates how the borough responds to inquiries from news outlets. Council never formally adopted the policy, which was released in July and posted on the borough’s website. Resident Steve Kochanowski at the Oct. 4 workshop meeting asked why it was
Aspinwall officials are making changes to their dog park regulations and access. Dogs can roam free in the Aspinwall Recreation Area ball fields Nov. 1 through March 31. The infields are fenced off to limit damage to the baseball playing area. Residents and nonresidents will have to register their pets