Upcoming Events
First
Friday Office Hours at the Kingsley Association
We will be having community office hours at the Kingsley
Association this Friday, December 1st from 10am - 3pm. We can help
with:
- Property Tax Rent Rebates
- Senior Photo
Connect Cards
- PennDOT Forms
- Connecting
Resources
- Unclaimed Property Searches
- Voter
Registration
- Free Notary Services
- And much
more!
Stop by to see a Constituent Relations Specialist
- no appointment necessary!
2023 Events
Review!
This week we are highlighting two of our
2023 Allegheny Valley events!
Hard-to-Read License Plate Event in
Natrona Heights
We held a Hard-to-Read License
Plate replacement event at my Heights Plaza District Office in
Harrison Township on April 5, 2023, and were amazed at the turnout!
The Harrison Police Department was on hand to complete forms and we
were able to help over 100 drivers replace their peeling plates.
If you couldn’t make it to this year’s event but still
need a replacement, we are still processing forms for our
constituents! Stop by either of our district offices or give us a call
to get a form you can fill out at your convenience. After you have
your local police department verify your plate is illegible, return
the form to our office and we will have it processed and a replacement
plate mailed to your address.
Natrona Heights District
Office
1826 Union Ave.
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
724-224-2131
Ross Township District Office
5000 McKnight
Rd. Ste. 405
Pittsburgh PA 15237
412-364-0469
Allegheny
River Tour with PA Fish and Boat Commission
Last month the PA
Fish and Boat Commission Bureau of Law Enforcement and the Pennsylvania
Fish and Boat Commission took me on a tour of the Allegheny River
and gave me an in-depth look at what our Waterways Conservation
Officers do to keep us safe on the river every single day! Our
waterway infrastructure, particularly our locks and dams, is
incredibly important for both commerce and recreation. I'm proud to
serve as a member of both the Game and Fisheries Committee in the
Senate and the Port of Pittsburgh Commission and to work to expand
opportunities for our waterways.
Thank you to our federal
representatives for supporting funding, maintenance, and service to
our local locks and dams. This infrastructure is critical to
commercial and recreational travel on our rivers-- without it, river
access will be significantly compromised.
Western
Pa. lawmakers call for increased service at locks and dams on
Allegheny River | TribLIVE.com
Fishing
and Boating News!
The Pennsylvania
Fish and Boat Commission is making 2024 Fishing Licenses available
on December 1st! Give the gift of fishing this holiday season with a
fishing
license gift voucher and to get a jump on planning next
year’s vacation, check out the 2024 season's sizes and creel
limits above or by clicking here.
The PA Fish and Boat Commission is also reminding boaters that
from November 1 to April 30 the annual cold weather life jacket
requirement is in effect. Everyone must
wear a life jacket on any kayak, canoe, paddleboard or boat less
than 16 feet in length. Cold water shock is a significant factor in
boating fatalities when water temperatures are less than 70 degrees F,
so be safe and wear your life jacket! To learn more, click here.
New
PAyback System Promises Refunds for Commonwealth Application
Delays
Earlier this month, Governor Josh
Shapiro launched a first-in-the-nation online money-back guarantee
system, called PAyback.pa.gov.
Our offices field scores of calls every year from professionals,
non-profits, and small businesses regarding wait times and this system
should add some much-needed accountability and transparency to
Commonwealth permitting, licensing, and certification processes.
The new system allows residents, businesses, charities, and
schools to check their eligibility for a refund of fees if their
applications are not processed within a standardized timeframe. Using
PAyback, Pennsylvania workers and businesses can see the standard
processing time for each application and apply for a refund
accordingly.
Approximately 70% of Commonwealth-issued
permits, licenses, and certifications are eligible for a refund
through PAyback. Certain permits, licenses, and certifications that
don’t charge application fees or are set by legislation will not
be eligible for a refund. Pennsylvanians cannot retroactively apply
for a refund using PAyback.
To check your eligibility for a
refund of permits, licenses, or certification application fees, visit
payback.pa.gov.
2024
Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence
The Shapiro Administration invites all Pennsylvanians who have
recently worked on a successful environmental project to apply for the
2024
Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence, the
state’s top environmental honor.
This award is open to
any Pennsylvania business, farm, government agency, educational
institution, non-profit organization, or individual that has created,
or participated in, the development of a project that promotes
environmental stewardship in Pennsylvania.
Projects must have
been completed between October 11, 2022, and October 31, 2023.
Find more information on eligibility and the application at the link
below. The Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection will accept applications
through Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 5:00PM.
For more
information go to Environmental
Excellence (pa.gov)
Four
More Free COVID-19 Tests Available from
USPS!
Take the guesswork out of whether
the onset of a cough or cold is COVID-19 before you attend upcoming
holiday festivities by replenishing your supply of tests! Every U.S.
household can place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid
tests and they are delivered directly to your home. (You're eligible
for eight free tests if you didn't order in September--the website
will tell you!)
Before you throw out "expired" tests, check
updated expiration dates. Order tests and check expiration dates here:
COVID
Home Tests | USPS.
Gingerbread House Contest in
Harrison
The Harrison
Township Recreation Board is sponsoring their 2nd annual
Gingerbread House Contest! If you haven’t made yours yet, there
is still time. All entries must be dropped off at the Community
Library of Allegheny Valley by Saturday, December 9. Houses will
be on display to the public through December 21. Good luck!
Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg Community
Library Cookie Walk!
Mark your calendars for
Cooper-Siegel
and Sharpsburg Community Library’s first-ever Cookie Walk on
December 9th! The event is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the main branch, 403
Fox Chapel Road, and is open to the public. Come out to stock up on
pre-made holiday treats, soak up some holiday cheer, and support your
local libraries!
Free
Tech Help for Seniors at Vintage in East Liberty
Our office regularly hears from seniors struggling with their
electronic devices so we were delighted to hear about free one-on-one
technology assistance and the tech lending library available at Vintage
Center for Active Adults at 421 North Highland Avenue in East
Liberty.
You must be a member to take advantage of these
services, but membership can be waived for those in need. If you
are interested in assistance with your phone or laptop computer, call
412-361-5003 x108 to book an appointment today!
To learn more
and to see the full list of services and programming Vintage offers go
to Comprehensive
Senior Center for active adults located in East Liberty, Pittsburgh |
Vintage Senior Services or call 412-361-5003, 412-362-2339
TTD/TTY.
Volunteer Opportunities for the
Holiday Season!
If you find extra time in your
schedule and want to make someone's holiday more merry and bright,
consider volunteering for one of the organizations above looking for
some helpful elves right now!
Are you aware of a
non-profit organization or community group that needs some extra hands
this season? Call 412-364-0469 or send us an email at [email protected]
and we will post information for volunteers on our social media and in
our newsletter as space allows.
