Sandra McCune, one of two Latrobe mayoral candidates listed on the Nov. 2 ballot, is ineligible because she has moved out of town, according to the city’s solicitor. That leaves Eric J. Bartels, a city councilman who is serving in the appointed role of deputy mayor, as the sole valid
Unity Township Municipal Authority this week filed two civil suits in Westmoreland County — protesting in one of them how an appointee was chosen to represent the township authority on the board of the Latrobe Municipal Authority. In the other suit, the Unity authority (UTMA) is challenging the 199-year length
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Latrobe fire trucks stand ready outside the city municipal building at Jefferson and Main streets.
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Latrobe may hire a consultant to recommend ways the city fire department can increase revenue while cutting costs.
Council at its June 14 meeting is expected to consider a study proposal for the department from Fast Attack, a consulting firm headed by Mt. Lebanon Fire Chief Nicholas Sohyda.
The firm was recommended by the office of city Solicitor John Greiner and would charge $75 per hour, up to a maximum of $6,000, for its services, according to city manager Michael Gray.
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Residents’ complaints about recreational vehicles and trailers hogging on-street parking spaces prompted Latrobe Council to look at amending its parking regulations to prohibit the practice.
At its May 10 meeting, council is expected to consider an ordinance change that would keep such vehicles from taking up street parking except for limited times in particular circumstances.
City Manager Michael Gray proposed prohibiting parking of RVs, boats and unattached trailers on city streets except in specific situations. He said homeowners would be allowed to park RVs on the street in front of their property for up to 72 hours, for loading and unloading purposes, or for winterizing the vehicle or preparing it for a trip, if they provide advance notice to the city.