POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
On November 9, 2011, the Etna Police Department was awarded a gold plaque by the AAA (Triple AAA) Association for its “outstanding performance of traffic safety”. This included enforcement of traffic laws, D.U.I.’s, Truck Task Force and child safety activities such as the bike rodeo, the Cops VS Kids basketball game, participation in school programs and annual updated training for the school crossing guards. This was the first year Etna was considered for this annual award and out of four new awardees, the only Department to achieve a gold level award! CONGRATULATIONS ETNA POLICE DEPARTMENT – your commitment to the community and its residents is outstanding! Mayor Rengers presented the plaque at the Council meeting in November.
BOROUGH NEWS
GTECH Company, a business devoted to Green initiatives was approached by the Shadyside Academy about the possibility of installing and maintaining a sunflower garden in the Borough of Etna as a school project. The company researched numerous vacant lots located within the Borough (private and public) and tentative plans are being drawn up for a vacant lot on Butler Street that they selected.
The engineering/design portion of the Dewey Street rehabilitation project was completed in December through a grant received from the Community Infrastructure and Tourism fund of Allegheny County. The Borough is working closely with state agencies for the construction phase of this rehabilitation project.
This year as an additional service from our refuse hauler, Waste Management, home generated special waste collections were provided as part of our normal refuse pickup service. This program began on September 1. A summary of what was collected through December 31 is as follows:
| Ewaste: | 209.08 lbs; (televisions, keyboards, mouse, etc.) |
| Hazardous Waste: | 131.75 lbs; (Motor oil, paint related) |
| Non-Hazardous Waste: | 94.50 lbs. (Latex paint) |
A total of 435.33 pounds was generated and collected in Etna and 100% of those materials were recycled! Keep up the good work!
Etna Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fries!
The Etna Volunteer Department will be hosting their delectable Fish Fries on Ash Wednesday, February 22, Good Friday, April 6 and every Friday during Lent. The Fish Fries on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with delivery available. Every Friday during Lent they will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - NO DELIVERY. This year’s menu will have the return of some of your favorites, fish sandwiches, shrimp and crab cake dinners. Children’s meals are available for kids 10 years old and under. Homemade desserts will be available to “eat in” patrons only. Enjoy a GREAT meal while supporting your local fire department in this major fund raising event.
Reminders From Your Borough Office
Property Owners, ordinance 1091 requires occupancy registration on an annual basis as well as when tenants move in and out of properties. If the property is vacant, we need to know that as well. Accurate occupant information is vital in utility billing and can help you when your properties are vacant as charges are obviously different for vacant properties, but only if timely notification is received by the Borough.
Sidewalks must be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours of a snowfall or ice storms per borough ordinance.
Garbage cans must not be placed out prior to 6:00 p.m. or dusk the night before trash pickup and must be taken back in by midnight the following day.
Pets must be kept on a leash when being walked and cleaned up after..
Dumping yard waste (fall leaves, etc.) into any of the streams or storm runs located within the community is illegal. Litter tossed on to the local roads can end up in our combined sewer system and cause serious problems to downstream neighbors. Anyone caught draining oil and other liquids from their vehicle into a storm drain will be prosecuted to the fullest extent that the law allows.
Below is a list of Upcoming Events
Feb. 2 |
Senior Friendship Center, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 1:00 p.m. |
Feb. 15 |
Garden of Etna meeting, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Bldg. Get your own plot or help grow food for the food banks* |
Feb. 22 |
Firemen’s Ash Wednesday Fish Fry, 11:00a.m. – 7:00 p.m.* |
Feb. 24 thru March 30 |
Firemen’s Friday Fish Fries, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., NO Deliveries, Pick Up and Eat In Only* |
Feb. 25 |
All Saints Church Christian Mothers Craft Show, Activities Bldg., 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., $15.00 per table. For more info, call Cathy at 412-781-4788. |
Mar. 1 |
Senior Friendship Center, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 1:00 p.m. |
Mar. 10 |
All Saints Church Mothers Card Party, Noon, Activities Bldg., $10.00 per ticket. Call Karen Berner at 412-822-7039. |
Mar. 24 |
Garden Club of Etna, Gardening for Beginners workshop, Fugh Hall, 9:00 a.m.* |
Apr. 5 |
Senior Friendship Center, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 1:00 p.m. |
Apr. 6 |
Firemen’s Good Friday Fish Fry, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.* |
| Apr. 21 | Spaghetti Dinner, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Emmanuel Lutheran Church |
| Apr. 21 | Calvert Memorial Drama Club Movie Night, 7:00 p.m.,“Snips and Snails & Puppet Tales” |
* See BYLINE articles for complete details
Etna Borough Council Meetings, third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. If you need transportation, please call the Etna Borough Office one week prior to the meeting.
Etna Economic Development Corporation Meetings, second Tuesday each month, 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building.
Etna Planning Commission Meetings, every fourth Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Municipal Building, call in advance for meeting confirmation.
Blueprint Community Meetings, second Thursday each month, Municipal Building.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS - Following Thursdays: May 12, 26, June 9, 23, July 7, & 21, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., free hot dogs, grilled cheese, and fun for all!
EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH - Zumba Exercise Classes, Tuesday and Thursdays, $3.00, 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
ETNA BOROUGH PUBLIC WORKS Street sweeping May 17 through 20th, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., watch for No Parking Signs, violators will be towed!
CALVERT MEMORIAL FOOD PANTRYThe Autumn Bread of Life Pantry hours for Calvert Memorial United Presbyterian Church are as follows:
If there are any questions regarding this information, you can contact the Food Bank at (412) 781-3056. |