Borough Council will meet in Council Chambers at 6PM on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Meeting dates and times for the remainder of the year will be scheduled at the meeting.
Trash Pick Up On Thursday
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Borough of Belle Vernon has been advised that our trash hauler, Bigs Sanitation, will need to move our pickup day on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 to Thursday, January 9, 2025. This change only impacts this week.
Formal 2025 budget approved: No tax increase
BELLE VERNON – At its regular meeting on December 17, Belle Vernon Borough Council approved a budget for 2025. The spending plan does not call for any increases in property taxes. It’s the fifth year in a row that the council has presented residents with a balanced budget that does not increase taxes on residents.The … Continue reading Formal 2025 budget approved: No tax increase
Preliminary work on to start on Comprehensive Plan
BELLE VERNON – At its regular council meeting ion Dec. 17, Council President Joseph Minniti directed the council to begin the process of creating a Comprehensive Plan for the Borough of Belle Vernon. Mayor Gerald Jackson II said that it has been nearly 25 years since the borough adopted a Comprehensive Plan, and is in … Continue reading Preliminary work on to start on Comprehensive Plan
Support a great community asset: The Belle Vernon Public Library
BELLE VERNON – The Belle Vernon Public Library is a great community resource. The Library is conducting it’s end of the year fundraising campaign. Each year, Belle Vernon Borough Council earmarks a donation of $750 to support this community asset for our residents.The library, located at 505 Speer Street, offers adult bestsellers, both fiction and … Continue reading Support a great community asset: The Belle Vernon Public Library
Scouts to help seniors and disabled with snow removal this winter
BELLE VERNON – Snowy weather is on the way and the Rostraver Cub Scout Pack 1590 Weblo Cub Scouts are coming to the rescue for those who cannot shovel their sidewalks because of age or disability. The Pack has announced that they will help those in need in the communities of Belle Vernon Borough, North … Continue reading Scouts to help seniors and disabled with snow removal this winter
Belle Vernon Area Ministerium hosts free Thanksgiving dinner
BELLE VERNON – The Belle Vernon Ministerium will host a free Thanksgiving dinner for people who may be alone or those who may not ben able to cook a large meal. Rev. Sandy Fitzgibbon, pastor of United Methodist churches in Concord, Webster and Monessen in the Mon Valley says the holiday dinner will be served … Continue reading Belle Vernon Area Ministerium hosts free Thanksgiving dinner
Belle Vernon Borough Light Up Night Nov. 29
BELLE VERNON – After you finish your Thanksgiving leftovers, Mayor Jackson, Council and the Belle Vernon Area Fire Department invite you to our annual “Light Up Night” celebration on Friday, November 29 at Ted Kuhn Park along Main Street. The park opens at 5:30 with music and entrainment.“It’s always a great event for our community,” … Continue reading Belle Vernon Borough Light Up Night Nov. 29
Council approves tentative 2025 budget with no tax increase
BELLE VERNON – In a unanimous vote, Belle Vernon Borough Council voted to approve a tentative budget for 2025. The balanced budget of $658,437 holds the line on taxes at 8 mills. Residents can view the proposed tentative spending plan here and see detailed income and expenses here. “While our revenues have fallen, we have … Continue reading Council approves tentative 2025 budget with no tax increase
Scouts honored for Governmental Service
BELLE VERNON – Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 1590 in Belle Vernon we able to participate in government by chairing the Belle Vernon Borough Council meeting on Nov. 19. Invited by Mayor Gerald Jackson II, Scouts Jase Ashcraft and Adam Bridge opening the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The scouts were able to experience … Continue reading Scouts honored for Governmental Service