Want to know about flooding in Mt. Lebanon?
A few people have asked me how to find archived Lebo Citizens posts about flooding in Mt. Lebanon. There is a small search box located in the upper left hand corner of Lebo Citizens. By entering the...
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Bendel on historic preservation
At the last commission meeting, John Bendel was the only commissioner opposed to replacing bricks with asphalt on Rae Avenue. His reason? He was concerned about preserving the integrity of that...
View ArticleA thoughtful response from a commissioner
Lebo Citizens reader, Richard Gideon, recently sent these questions to the Commission. Commissioner Fraasch's answers are in red.Commissioners:After listening to the last commission meeting on 12...
View ArticleWe just worry about chickens here
On Monday evening, Commissioners will be talking about the birds and the bees, no cats. On the Commission Discussion Session Agenda, Item Number 6 is Animal regulations - bees and chickens.Video:...
View ArticleThis could have been in Mt. Lebanon
Today, famous skateboarder Tony Hawk is coming to Carnegie's new skatepark built in memory of Mary Pitcher's two sons. Carnegie firms up arrangements for Hawk appearanceI am so happy for Mary; her...
View ArticleBTW, we want artificial turf for the Rock Pile
The commissioners filled a vacancy on the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) on Monday evening. Not sure of the circumstances for this new appointment, I asked during Citizens Comments for more...
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staying informed
In the September 2014 issue of mtl Magazine, our Public Information Office has printed a very helpful guide to staying informed in Mt. Lebanon. In another article from the same issue of mtl Magazine,...
View ArticleIs it time to consider redistricting?
In today's Post Gazette article Allegheny County school districts resize, close schools as population shifts, there is a comparison of Allegheny County K-12 schools enrollment, 2004 vs. 2013. Scroll...
View ArticleStaying informed about the turf project
Talk about staying informed, you won't read anything about this from the Public Information Office. Since I was getting nowhere at the last commission meeting, I filed a Right To Know with a different...
View ArticleBendel seeks reelection
John Bendel will be making an announcement that he is seeking reelection in the Ward 1 Commission race.John's claim to fame includes the turf project, no bricks on Rae Avenue, and voting to spend all...
View ArticleChange Orders and Contract for Chief Negotiator
Monday's School Board Meeting Agenda has a special item on the September Agenda:Contract for Chief Negotiator – The Board will consider the appointment of special counsel for contract negotiations. Is...
View ArticlePIO forgot this reputable source
Our Public Information Officer seems to have forgotten to mention another reputable source. No, not Lebo Citizens. I said a R E P U T A B L E source. Commissioner Kelly Fraasch, the only working...
View ArticleSchool Board Members CAN disagree!
During the school board meeting on Monday night, there was a heated discussion concerning allowing Mt. Lebanon High School students whose family has moved out of the district to continue to attend on a...
View ArticleFinal Change Orders for Swimming Pool
At the September 9, 2014 Commission meeting, I asked Manager Steve Feller for a list of the change orders related to the Swim Center Renovation. Steve was kind enough to send them to me yesterday.Mt....
View ArticleFinally! A Turf Project Update from Mt. Lebanon
During Citizen Comments at the September 9, 2014 Commission meeting, I expressed my frustrations over the lack of transparency with the Turf Project Field Enhancement Project. I have had to ask...
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Field Sports are Getting Ugly Here in Lebo
I have received some letters concerning Mt. Lebanon Soccer (MLSA) and Mt. Lebanon Lacrosse. It appears that both are full of problems related to exclusivity, favoritism, and secrecy.A Lebo Citizens...
View ArticleCommissioners and School Board Members: PLEASE Unvote
Dear Mt. Lebanon Commissioners and School Board members,Please "unvote" the ill-fated Wildcat Field artificial turf project. Today, I received the following press release, CONSUMER GROUP WARNS SCHOOLS...
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Ta Da! Presenting the 2014 BrewFest Poster
Please support the 2014 BrewFest. Proceeds will help maintain the Mt. Lebanon Veterans Memorial and provide ongoing veterans programming.After many emails, I was able to obtain a copy of the poster in...
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Another typo?
Weren't we told that the artificial turf would help with stormwater runoff? The grass fields are comparable to eight inches of cement, so we were told. According to today's Trib article, Mt. Lebanon's...
View ArticleSouth Garage is scheduled to open today!
According to Eric Milliron, Mt. Lebanon Economic Development/Commercial Districts Manager, the South Parking Garage is scheduled to open this morning. YAY!Also, Mt. Lebanon's first bike corral has been...
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