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My community forum on interacting with law enforcement is next week—plus other important info

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Community forum on interacting with law enforcement

I’m partnering with the Pennsylvania State Police to host a community forum on First Amendment rights and interactions with law enforcement. These are timely issues, and I’m grateful that the State Police can help increase our understanding of them.

The forum will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Highlands High School Auditorium. A State Police community ambassador will provide an informative video presentation and lead a question-and-answer session on a range of topics related to interactions between residents and law enforcement.

I hosted a forum on this topic in April, and you can read news coverage about it here

 

 

Save the date: My Senior Fair is Sept. 25

I’m excited to host my annual Senior Fair on Friday, Sept. 25. It will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Allegheny Valley Volunteer Fire Company, 851 Parkway Dr., Harwick. We’ll offer flu shots and blood pressure checks, help with various services and programs, and a hot, to-go meal. I hope to see you there!

Please RSVP by calling my office at 724-826-5151 or clicking here.

 

 

Join Sharpsburg Borough as they celebrate 200 years

Sharpsburg Borough is holding their First Annual Summer Jam Music Festival followed by a Drone Show on Saturday, Sept. 19. It will be at Kennedy Park and start with live music at 1 p.m.  There will also be food trucks & beverage options, a live painting and more to celebrate the Sharpsburg Bicentennial.  

More Information: 

 

 

Stay safe and cool in Allegheny County this summer

?To help everyone stay safe when temperatures rise, I want to share some important tips and resources from state and county officials:

  • To find a cooling center, residents can call 211 or visit southwest.pa211.org/summer-resources/.
  • Older adults seeking a cool place can call Allegheny County’s SeniorLine (412-350-5460) and can also visit Allegheny Connect for a countywide list of senior centers.  

Be sure to check on neighbors, friends, and relatives—especially older adults, those with health conditions, and those without air conditioning—and remember these additional heat-related tips from the Allegheny County Emergency Services:

  • Drink plenty of water.   
  • Limit time outdoors, especially at midday.   
  • Never leave kids or pets in a car.   
  • If you need to be outdoors, be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion: dizziness, nausea, headache, or excessive sweating.
  • When in doubt, take a break, cool down and seek help.  
 

 

Partnering with the county to help you with
tax and licensing matters

I’m offering a new service this year at my Cheswick office. Once a month through September, I will host a representative from Allegheny County Treasurer Erica Rocchi Brusselars’ office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Residents can take advantage of these special days and hours at my office, located at 1296 Pittsburgh St., to pay county property taxes, apply for the Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion or Senior Citizen Tax Relief programs, or obtain hunting, fishing, or dog licenses.

Mark your calendars for our next session on Sept. 14!

 

 

Veterans services at my office

Twice a month, a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) will be at my Cheswick office, 1296 Pittsburgh St., to assist veterans with a variety of services. The VSO will be available on the third Wednesday and Thursday of each month.

Call to schedule an appointment at (724) 826-5151.

 

District Office

1296 Pittsburgh Street

Cheswick, PA 15024

(724) 826-5151

Pennsylvania State Capitol

111 B East Wing
Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 705-7141