Events

The McDonald Trail Station's Annual Farmer's Market is open from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. every Saturday now through the growing season.

The annual Flea'tique at the McDonald Trail Station will be held on Saturday, July 31st from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Spaces are $15.00 and you can reserve your space by calling (724) 926-4617 or forms are available at the Library, Trail Station or First Commonwealth Bank. There will be vendors, crafts, and food. All are welcome.

The McDonald Trail Station is open through October on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering at the Trail Station, please call Mary Lou Karas at (724) 926-2861.

Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Car Cruise at Heritage Park on Sunday, August 8th, 1:00 p.m. Dash Plaques for the first 100 cars. Music, food, 50/50, Hot Wheels racing. Wear your Hawaiian shirt for our Loudest Shirt Contest. Calling all Elvis look-alikes - $150 and a trophy to the best Elvis impression! Also a live rescue and vehicle extraction demo by the McDonald Vol. Fire Dept. For more information call (412) 287-1170 or e-mail wagonguy@gmail.com. Rain Day is August 15th. Event sponsored by the McDonald Parks and Recreation Board.

The McDonald Area Redevelopment Assoc. (MARA) is always looking for new members. Both business owners and residents are welcome. MARA meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the McDonald Trail Station.

Next regular monthly Borough Council Meeting is August 2, 2010 7:00 p.m.

The McDonald area is fortunate to have a strong Adopt a Highway Program. This PennDot sponsored program helps to keep our area roads free of litter. If you are intersted in joining a team, please contact any of the following Team Captains. Nick Lienard, (724) 926-8079 - Gladden Heights/980 S., Chuck Slates, (724) 926-8255 - Noblestown Road W., Roger McElhaney, (724) 926-8149 - Noblestown Road E., Jerry Runtas, (724) 926-8700 or (724) 926-9718 - Valley St. to N. Branch Rd., Bob Karas, (724) 926-2861 - Laurel Hill Road, Dan Richards (724) 926-3022 - John's Ave., Boy Scout Troop #1392/Mike Kramer, (412) 221-8296 - 980 N.

News

Effective July 2, 2010 trash in the Borough will be collected by Allied Waste Services. Trash day is Friday with recyclables picked up every other week. Materials accepted for reycling include glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and jugs, metal cans, steel, aluminum, cardboard/broken down flattened and bundled, office paper, junk mail and newspapers.

The Property Tax in the Borough for 2010 will remain at 40.75 mills with no increase. The 40.75 millage consists of 29 mills = General Services, 5.5 mills = Debt Service, 2.0 mills = Fire Service, .75 mills = Library, 2.0 mills = Street Lighting and 1.5 mills = Recreation Maintenance. Should you have any questions regarding the payment of the Property Tax you may call the Borough Tax Collector, John Bracall at (724) 926-8284.

The closed bridges on Arabella and School Streets that have restricted street use for several years is still a matter at the top of the priority list for the Borough. McDonald Borough has secured funds through a Local Shares Grant funded by revenue from the casino in Washington County. Applying for the funds and receiving the Grant has been a very long process. At this time we are beginning the process of assessing exactly what will be done to the bridges and at what exact cost. We expect repairs to at least Arabella Street will begin in the late Summer of 2010. Although we applied for considerable more funds then were awarded, the County agency who controls the funds and the Grant believes our dollar award will complete the project. The total repair cost far exceeded any budgetary amounts the Borough could ever have financed on its own.

Parking in the Borough on Saturdays is free at all meters. Also, with regards to parking, area business owners who are interested in permit parking may contact the Borogh Police Department. The cost is $25.00 per month and there is a limit of 2 permits per business. Permits would allow merchants to park at any meter throughout town.

Residents are reminded that the Borough no longer collects the Fort Cherry School District portion of your Earned Income Tax. In previous years 1% was paid directly to the Borough of which .5% was turned over to the school district. At the direction of the Fort Cherry School District, that .5% is now collected by Keystone Municipal Collections, 118 Wendel Road, Irwin, PA 15642. Residents should have received notification and tax forms from Keystone Municipal Collections. Should you need to contact them by phone their number is (724) 978-0300. Any questions regarding the .5% that is to be paid to the Borough may contact the Tax Office at (724) 926-8711. The Tax Office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The McDonald Police department employee, Diana Daniels, is a Certified Technician in Child Restraint Safety and residents may schedule an appointment to have their child car seats inspected, which also includes teaching parents proper installation. The inspection takes approximately 1/2 hour. To schedule an appointment, please call the Police Department (724) 926-2105 or Diana is available by e-mail, ddaniels@mcdonaldboro.com.