H The Municipality of PENN HILLS A HOME RULE COMMUNITY Once when he was a boy skipping school to go exploring in the woods, Mark Twain said to a neighbor who caught him, "I never let my schooling interfere with my education." Mayor's Message By Mayor Pauline Calabrese School Board President Erin Vecchio and I met to discuss the current status and the future of Penn Hills. At that time, President Vecchio invited me to attend the School Board Meeting of January 31. At that meeting, very good news was announced: Dr. Dan Matsook, the Chief Recovery Officer, has petitioned the State Board of Education to have the Penn Hills School District (PHSD) exit Financial Recovery Status. When I took office 5 years ago, in 2019, the Municipality of Penn Hills was headed toward bankruptcy and PHSD had a negative fund balance of approximately $12 million. Fast forward to 2024 and the municipality has a fund balance of close to $14 million and the school district has a fund balance in excess of $12 million! Truly a sensational turnaround. Hats off to Pres. Erin Vecchio and PHSD! Although the municipality and the school district are two separate and distinct bodies, the saying is, "As the school district goes, so goes the municipality." I am so pleased to report that both the school district and the municipality are soaring toward an upward trajectory of success. School Board Director Robert Marra said, "The district has also undertaken numerous actions to improve academic performance, and safety and security in our buildings. The new superintendent, Dr. John Mozzocio, is currently leading an effort to complete a Comprehensive Plan which will serve as the blueprint for the district vision and mission." Congratulations and Thank You! Grandparent: Did you miss school yesterday? Grandchild: No. I didn't miss it at all. Council Meeting FEBRUARY EVENTS Monday, February 26-7pm Council Chambers Duff Road Planning Commission Thursday, February 22 - 7:30pm Council Chambers Duff Road Council Meeting Monday, February 26 - 7pm Council Chambers Duff Road Library Board Meeting Tuesday, February 27 - 7pm Council Chambers Duff Road Zoning Hearing Board Wednesday, February 28 - 7pm Council Chambers Duff Road Scan for 2023 Parks and Rec Winter & Spring Events! FIRE STATION Penn Hills Fire Marshal Charles Miller cmiller@pennhillspa.g Fire Station Hall Rental 412 243-1892 PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE 412-798-2147 POLICE Tip Line: 412-342-0922 Emergencies Dial 911 PUBLIC WORKS (412) 798-2151 Scott Shepard-DPW Superintendent sshepard@pennhillspa.gov John Scaglione - DPW Assistant Superintendent jscaglione@pennhillspa.gov SENIOR SERVICES 412 244-3400 SEWER INFORMATION Oakmont Water Authority 412 828-7220 721 Allegheny Ave, Oakmont, PA. 15139 Wilkinsburg Penn Joint Water Authority 412 243-6200 2200 Robinson Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA. 15221 TAX COLLECTION Keystone Collections Group (412) 793-7063 260 Aster Street, Penn Hills, PA 15235 Penn Hills Wage Tax Code: 02735 TRASH COLLECTION Municipal Trash Collector Alied (Republic) Waste Services 1877-788-9400 Scan QR Code for Information/Schedules WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT (412) 798-2171 Jennifer Cohn-Director jcohn@pennhillspa.gov Laura Prodente - Secretary MUNICIPAL BUILDING 102 Duff Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235 Phone: 412-342-1086 Fax: 412-342-0029 OFFICE HOURS: #PennHills Proud Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. -4:30p.m. fvo SavyCitizenApp.com & Download the app! H The Municipality of PENN HILLS A HOME RULE COMMUNITY Once when he was a boy skipping school to go exploring in the woods , Mark Twain said to a neighbor who caught him , " I never let my schooling interfere with my education . " Mayor's Message By Mayor Pauline Calabrese School Board President Erin Vecchio and I met to discuss the current status and the future of Penn Hills . At that time , President Vecchio invited me to attend the School Board Meeting of January 31. At that meeting , very good news was announced : Dr. Dan Matsook , the Chief Recovery Officer , has petitioned the State Board of Education to have the Penn Hills School District ( PHSD ) exit Financial Recovery Status . When I took office 5 years ago , in 2019 , the Municipality of Penn Hills was headed toward bankruptcy and PHSD had a negative fund balance of approximately $ 12 million . Fast forward to 2024 and the municipality has a fund balance of close to $ 14 million and the school district has a fund balance in excess of $ 12 million ! Truly a sensational turnaround . Hats off to Pres . Erin Vecchio and PHSD ! Although the municipality and the school district are two separate and distinct bodies , the saying is , " As the school district goes , so goes the municipality . " I am so pleased to report that both the school district and the municipality are soaring toward an upward trajectory of success . School Board Director Robert Marra said , " The district has also undertaken numerous actions to improve academic performance , and safety and security in our buildings . The new superintendent , Dr. John Mozzocio , is currently leading an effort to complete a Comprehensive Plan which will serve as the blueprint for the district vision and mission . " Congratulations and Thank You ! Grandparent : Did you miss school yesterday ? Grandchild : No. I didn't miss it at all . Council Meeting FEBRUARY EVENTS Monday , February 26-7pm Council Chambers Duff Road Planning Commission Thursday , February 22 - 7:30 pm Council Chambers Duff Road Council Meeting Monday , February 26 - 7pm Council Chambers Duff Road Library Board Meeting Tuesday , February 27 - 7pm Council Chambers Duff Road Zoning Hearing Board Wednesday , February 28 - 7pm Council Chambers Duff Road Scan for 2023 Parks and Rec Winter & Spring Events ! FIRE STATION Penn Hills Fire Marshal Charles Miller cmiller@pennhillspa.g Fire Station Hall Rental 412 243-1892 PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE 412-798-2147 POLICE Tip Line : 412-342-0922 Emergencies Dial 911 PUBLIC WORKS ( 412 ) 798-2151 Scott Shepard - DPW Superintendent sshepard@pennhillspa.gov John Scaglione - DPW Assistant Superintendent jscaglione@pennhillspa.gov SENIOR SERVICES 412 244-3400 SEWER INFORMATION Oakmont Water Authority 412 828-7220 721 Allegheny Ave , Oakmont , PA . 15139 Wilkinsburg Penn Joint Water Authority 412 243-6200 2200 Robinson Blvd. Pittsburgh , PA . 15221 TAX COLLECTION Keystone Collections Group ( 412 ) 793-7063 260 Aster Street , Penn Hills , PA 15235 Penn Hills Wage Tax Code : 02735 TRASH COLLECTION Municipal Trash Collector Alied ( Republic ) Waste Services 1877-788-9400 Scan QR Code for Information / Schedules WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT ( 412 ) 798-2171 Jennifer Cohn - Director jcohn@pennhillspa.gov Laura Prodente - Secretary MUNICIPAL BUILDING 102 Duff Road , Penn Hills , PA 15235 Phone : 412-342-1086 Fax : 412-342-0029 OFFICE HOURS : #PennHills Proud Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. -4 : 30 p.m . fvo SavyCitizenApp.com & Download the app !