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The Official Website of Brentwood Borough

 

Brentwood Municipal Building
3624 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227


Main Offices: (412) 884-1500
Emergency & Non-Emergency Requests: 911
Informational Inquiries: (412) 884-2600

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As the effects of the novel coronavirus continue to cause profound economic stress, it is recognized than many families are now struggling to pay for basic necessities. Residents who are in need of assistance with maintaining access to food are encouraged to attend an upcoming drive-through distribution. The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and local nonprofit SHIM will be providing three prepackaged boxes of food to up to 1000 vehicles. The event will take place on Saturday, May 16th, from 11AM to 1PM at South Hills Village.

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Southwestern Pennsylvania is fortunate to have seen a significantly lower rate of coronavirus transmission than many other urban regions. However, as this disease will continue to linger with us for an extended period of time, it is vital to remain diligent. Brentwood Borough, like all organizations that facilitate the majority of their outputs via in-person operations, is working to provide the fullest slate of services possible without compromising the safety of its employees. Please note the following:

  • The municipal building remains closed to visitors. Administrative employees are available via phone or email during standard business hours. Individuals interested in participating in the month's meeting of Borough Council are asked to do so remotely via Microsoft Teams.
  • The Police Department will continue to screen calls so as to limit unnecessary face-to-face contact. Police clerical employees have returned to their regular shifts, but individuals are still encouraged to submit non-emergency requests via Crimewatch and to utilize CrashDocs for accident reports.
  • The Public Works Department has returned to conducting business during its normal hours of operation.
  • The Code Department is now able to process building permits. Association inspections will transpire in such a manner that encourages maximum physical distancing. Occupancy inspections will recommence but will take place remotely.
  • The park remains closed. Due to anticipated ongoing restrictions on large crowds, upcoming events such as Community Day and our street fair have been postponed. The Borough is making contingency plans to permit certain activities, such as outdoor exercise classes, once the Governor transitions the disaster declaration for Allegheny County to the "yellow" phase. In the interim, a variety of ideas for home-based recreational activities have been posted here.

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Cornerstone American institutions, including our cherished system of democracy, have been forced to adapt to the strange new reality of the Covid-19 pandemic. The principles of social distancing will also soon be temporarily applied to the ballot box, as, for the upcoming June 2nd primary, Allegheny County is encouraging all citizens to take advantage of a mail-in option to cast their choices for party nominees. To protect vulnerable poll workers from exposure, physical voting locations will be concurrently consolidated. For this election only, all Brentwood residents who choose to vote in person will do so at the Community Room in the rear of the Brentwood Library. 

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Effective May 4th, Waste Management has eliminated the majority of the restrictions that it implemented in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Residents are now once again permitted to dispose of properly bagged yard waste and one bulk item per week. The company will additionally remove oversized recyclables, such as cardboard boxes, if placed next to the designated bin. To protect employees from exposure to potentially contaminated kitchen waste and healthcare supplies, please continue to tightly seal your trash bags and to utilize cans to the greatest extent possible.   

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Despite recent positive news regarding the state of the outbreak, the coronavirus continues to have an incalculably large impact on our daily lives. Because this disease is most likely to be transmitted through sustained close contact between individuals, it has precluded the operation of essentially all public functions. Although the Borough hopes that the transmission rate continues to fall as we approach summer, unfortunately, the available evidence makes it clear that sporting events, concerts, and other events that draw significant crowds will continue to be prohibited until at least this fall. Consequently, it is with heavy hearts that, at its April 20th business meeting, Brentwood Borough Council formally rescinded all permits associated with its Independence Day celebration. The Borough laments that, for the first time in 101 years, neighbors will not be able to gather on Brownsville Road to honor our country with a parade. This cherished tradition is an integral part of our community fabric, and we look forward to its return. Brentwood wholeheartedly thanks all of the volunteers who have dedicated countless hours to the success of these festivities, including members of the Parade Committee, Firecracker 5K Race Committee, Brentwood Business Owners Association, and Brentwood Volunteer Fire Company. We hope that you will join us for a celebration that is bigger and better than ever in 2021.

The Borough has issued a formal press release about this difficult decision. Please review the attached document.

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As Americans face an unprecedented health emergency, organizations of all sizes have made changes to the methods by which they conduct business. In order to protect both residents and staff from the spread of Covid-19, on March 16th, Mayor Troy declared a state of emergency. Originally, the Borough attempted to conduct its operations as normal to the greatest extent possible while concurrently limiting face-to-face interactions. Based upon Governor Wolf's decision to temporarily shutter all non-life-sustaining businesses, the Borough has made additional alterations. Please review the following:

  • The municipal building is officially closed to visitors. Administrative employees will be available via phone or email during standard business hours.
  • The Police Department is fully staffed, and officers will respond promptly to all emergency calls. However, to reduce the possibility of infection for all parties, officers will attempt to keep adequate distance from members of the public.
  • Non-emergency calls will be screened by the shift supervisor. If possible, all contact between the officer and the requesting party will take place over the phone. Residents can also file a non-emergency report electronically via the Crimewatch link from the homepage. 
  • The police clerical desk will not be staffed, but these employees have been temporarily reassigned to assist with much needed records management projects. Requests for police reports or to speak with a specific officer regarding an incident must be conducted via the phone. Accident reports can be acquired online through CrashDocs.
  • The Public Works Department will be split into two seprate teams, and members will be reporting for duty on alternating teams. Any maintenance activities that cannot be safely performed in compliance with distancing regulations will be suspended. 
  • Clerical staff will respond to sewage billing inquiries. Brentwood Bank has thus far been able to facilitate the continued collection of payments. The Borough has issued a moritorium on the use of water service termination notices until further notice.
  • Contracted vendor Waste Management will remove refuse and recyclables in accordance with the established schedule. However, the company is restricting its operations. Bulk items, such as furnishings and appliances, and yard waste are not presently being collected.
  • The Code Department has suspended all interior inspections. Parties to real estate transactions will be required to sign a form that defers such inspection until after closing. Permits will only be issued for zoning-related residential projects, such as the instalation of sheds and fences, or to contractors who have received a written waiver form the Governor's order. Code enforcement activities will be highly limited.
  • Brentwood Park has been closed to visitors, and all organized recreational activities have been cancelled. 

At its March 23rd meeting, Brentwood Borough Council adopted a resolution that extends the state of emergency for 30 days. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We're all in this together!

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Welcome From Our Borough Officials

Back row L to R: Vice President AJ Doyle, Councilman Pat Carnevale, Councilman Rich Schubert, Councilman Bob Pasquantonio

Front row L to R: Councilman John Frombach, President Pro Tempore Jennifer George, President Harold Smith, Manager George Zboyovsky

Not Pictured: Mayor Dennis Troy

Borough Vision Statement

The Borough of Brentwood is a unified, family-oriented community with a strong commitment to civic pride and traditions.  While preserving these standards, ideals and traditions, the community shall strive to provide a high quality of life for all, a superior educational system and residential areas with a more suburban character.  The community shall support established businesses while encouraging future economic development and effective local government, all within a safe and clean environment.

A Certified Sustainable Community!