For the first time, Tarentum Council might have a junior member. Council in March will consider the idea of seeking a teen to participate in local government. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs, the junior councilperson program gives teens a chance to engage in local government and develop
If a train derailed in Tarentum or a fire broke out in the business district, police and fire crews would respond, but the borough would be without a point man. Tarentum lost its emergency management coordinator in September when then-Borough Manager Michael Nestico left for a job in Murrysville. He
Tarentum Council is eyeing more than $300,000 in grants from Allegheny County to improve borough infrastructure. Council last week approved two applications to the county Department of Economic Development for projects along West 11th Avenue and Collins Way. “Ultimately, both projects are about the safety of our residents,” Manager Dwight
Tarentum’s new manager, Dwight Boddorf, feels he is joining the borough at the perfect time. “It seems like there’s a good connection between council, businesses and residents, and I want to be part of the growing success,” said Boddorf, 35, who serves as Stowe Township administrator. His first day in
There won’t be any splashing at the popular spray pad in Tarentum this week. The section of Riverview Memorial Park remains closed while officials work to repair an electrical problem. “Hopefully, we can have it up and running by the weekend,” Council President Scott Dadowski said. The water park was