More bunk about ticks, deer and Lyme Disease
John Shumway interviewed someone from Ehrlich Pest Control in Peters Township in his report, Expert Offers Tips For Protecting Against Ticks & Lyme Disease. Dr. Gore claims:Deer are their...
View ArticleOf course it was Kip's
A Right To Know was filed on March 16, 2015 asking for "All emails, text messages and written communication between any Mt. Lebanon employee and any employee of Wildlife Specialists for the period...
View ArticleEarth Day 2015
The rain (and the snow!) held off today for Mt. Lebanon's Earth Day celebration in Main Park. I hung out at Sandy Baker's booth which was beautifully "landscaped" with all deer resistant plants...
View ArticleWho will be selected?
During tomorrow's Commission Discussion Session,A. Interviews with Ward 3 applicants:6:05 p.m. Elaine Gillen 6:15 p.m. James Cannon 6:25 p.m. ____________ 6:35 p.m. Edward Goslin 6:45 p.m. Coleen Vuono...
View ArticleAnd The New Interim Ward Three Commissioner Is...
It isn't either current candidate. It is looking like Coleen Vuono because she was a former commissioner.The decision will be made at the end of the meeting.The new commissioner for Ward 3 is Coleen...
View ArticlePAYT is DEAD
According to The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania (Municipality), for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, Pay as You Throw is off the table.In early 2014,...
View ArticleSchool districts wait for reimbursements for renovation projects
School districts wait for reimbursements for renovation projectsGov. Tom Wolf's proposed 2016 budget would reinstate a moratorium his predecessor imposed on applications for reimbursement and leave the...
View ArticleIn honor of Star Wars Day, May the Force Be With You
Today is May the 4th. Get it? Star Wars fans know that "May the Force Be With You" is said to mean good luck or to protect someone from danger. The Force can enhance natural physical and mental...
View ArticleMt. Lebanon Missing 16 yr. Old Male
MLPD is attempting to locate a missing 16 yr old from Mt. Lebanon. Zaire Howze is described as 6' tall, 170lbs, and was last seen wearing a black shirt & black jogging pants. He left his residence...
View ArticleToxic turf project to resume by May 26 UPDATED
The PIO puts a different spin on it:This is an important notice from LeboALERT. Wildcat/Middle fields improvement project to resume by May 26, if weather cooperates. Read report at:...
View ArticleFinal Budget, Change Orders, MLEA Contract Extension Discussion Tomorrow
The Agenda for the May 11, 2015 School Board meeting includes:Approval of 2015-2016 Budget – The final budget for the 2015-2016 School year will be discussed with the Board. Final approval will be at...
View ArticleMeet the Candidates
On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, registered Republicans and Democrats will have the opportunity to choose up to five School Board Directors. Additionally, those voters in Wards 1, 3, and 5 will be voting for...
View ArticleSchool taxes increasing .40 mills
PDE-2028 - FINAL GENERAL FUND BUDGETFiscal Year 07/01/2015 - 06/30/2016This link doesn't appear to be working. At the May 11, 2015 School Board Discussion Meeting, the Board discussed the Proposed...
View ArticleDeer Resistant Plantings + Educational Signs = Too Political
I think the Commission has officially lost it. From a previous comment submitted:The commission has declined Kelly's proposal to do deer resistant plantings accompanied by educational signage in front...
View ArticleEven with the moratorium, the PG keeps score
The PG reported in Mt. Lebanon plans June discussion on deer managementAt Monday’s meeting, four residents addressed the topic during public comments, with three supporting lethal measures and one...
View ArticleCoalition for Coexistence
In an earlier comment, I stated that I was going to post another petition, against my better judgment. I am not big on petitions, considering many of us were trudging through "goat paths" during...
View ArticleSchool Board Approves 2015-2016 Budget
School Board Approves 2015-2016 Budget May 19, 2015 At the Monday, May 18, 2015 School Board Meeting, the Board unanimously approved the Final Budget that includes a .40 mill increase with an operating...
View ArticleSchool Board Unanimously Approves Teacher Contract
School Board Unanimously Approves Teacher Contract May 18, 2015 The Mt. Lebanon School Board unanimously approved the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Mt. Lebanon Education Association at the...
View ArticleMt. Lebanon, take the pledge
I am not a fan of petitions. See my post, Coalition for Coexistence. They only work if they support the elected officials' agendas.The Coalition for Coexistence asked me to put together an online...
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