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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Incumbent Larry Brown Wants Return to Baldwin Council

Brown is the borough's current Public Safety chair.

No Republicans are on the ballot for Baldwin Borough Council seats during May 21's primary election, but seven Democrats are running for four council seats, including Larry Brown. Name on Ballot: Larry Brown Age on May 21: 69 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: Yes. Primary Political Party: Democrats Occupation: Retired, Supervisor, Allegheny Intermediate Unit Work History/Previous Political History: Member of Pennsylvania governor's task force, children's mental health, special education consultant; teacher; Supervisor, Allegheny Intermediate Unit; Baldwin Council for four years; Baldwin Council Public Safety Chair, Baldwin Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors; Baldwin Borough Public Library Board of Directors; Volunteer - Rivers of…

Friday, May 17, 2013

Baldwin's David Depretis Challenges for Mayor's Seat

Depretis is currently a Baldwin Borough councilman.

Two Democrats are hoping to become the next mayor of Baldwin Borough during May 21's primary election, including David Depretis. Name on Ballot: David M. Depretis Age on May 21: 55 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: No, but current Baldwin Council President. Primary Political Party: Democrats Occupation: Technical Project Manager, McKesson Corporation Work History/Previous Political History: "I have been employed by the McKesson Corporation for the last 27 years." Political positions: current council President; council member since 2002; Baldwin Borough's ACT 32 representative; former council Finance Chair; former Public Safety Chair; former Parks & Recreation Chair; former Franchising Fee Chair; former member of Baldwin's Civil Service …

Incumbent Nancy Crowder Wants Your Baldwin-Whitehall School Board Vote

The 20-year Whitehall resident is a Baldwin High School parent.

Thirteen candidates are vying for four seats on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board during May 21's primary election, including Nancy Lee Crowder. Name on Ballot: Nancy Lee Crowder Age on May 21: 48 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: Yes. Are You Cross-Filed as a Republican and a Democrat?: Yes. Primary Political Party: Republicans Occupation: Customer Service Representative, Just Between Friends, Inc. Municipality of Residence: Whitehall Borough Work History/Previous Political History: Baldwin-Whitehall School Board member since December 2009 Post-Secondary (College, Trade School, et al.) Education History: Mon Valley Vocational Technical School (Cosmetology) Why Do You Want a Spot on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board?: "Baldwin-Whitehall …

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5:21 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013

Chris have to agree with you, she is one of the only members that is there for the tax payers and students. She doesn't follow the head clown Marty.   more ›

Martin Schmotzer Looking to Keep Baldwin-Whitehall School Board Seat

Schmotzer, a former state representative, is a longtime B-W Board member.

Thirteen candidates are vying for four seats on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board during May 21's primary election, including Martin Michael Schmotzer. Name on Ballot: Martin Michael Schmotzer Age on May 21: 57 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: Yes. Are You Cross-Filed as a Republican and a Democrat?: Yes. Primary Political Party: Democrats Occupation: Businessman Municipality of Residence: Whitehall Borough Work History/Previous Political History: "Being in private business and running successful small businesses has given me the opportunity to see how the real world works." Post-Secondary (College, Trade School, et al.) Education History: Two years at University of Pittsburgh; two years at St. Fidelis College Seminary (Bachelor of Arts …

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1:13 am on Sunday, May 19, 2013

Doesn't look like you cc too much.   more ›

Whitehall Council Passes Animal Nuisance Ordinance

Incessantly barking dogs and the feeding of feral cats, among other things, are now illegal in the borough. Read more here.

The Whitehall Borough Council passed an ordinance on Wednesday night that restricts animal activity in the borough on a number of fronts. The ordinance makes it illegal for someone to feed wild and stray animals in Whitehall. It also makes it illegal to own a pet that creates an offensive odor or excessive noise, such as incessant barking. The ordinance can be viewed on the borough website and in this article's media gallery (below the photo of the dog.) The new law expands on an existing domestic animals law that deems it illegal to maintain, keep, raise or house animals in the borough like horses, cows, sheep, goats, hogs, ducks, turkeys, chickens and bees. That restriction remains, but the abovementioned restrictions on wild and stray …

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Robert Edward Healy, III

1:18 am on Sunday, May 19, 2013

The ordinance can now be viewed in this article's media gallery (below the photo of the dog), as well.   more ›

Elliot Rambo Eyes Baldwin-Whitehall School Board Seat

The 19-year-old Rambo is a recent Baldwin High School grad.

Thirteen candidates are vying for four seats on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board during May 21's primary election, including Elliot Rambo. Name on Ballot: Elliot Rambo Age on May 21: 19 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: No. Are You Cross-Filed as a Republican and a Democrat?: Yes. Primary Political Party: Democrats Occupation: Student Municipality of Residence: Baldwin Borough Work History/Previous Political History: "Former legislative intern with 22nd District of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives under state Rep. Martin Schmotzer; previously employed by Salvatore's Catering." Post-Secondary (College, Trade School, et al.) Education History: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentration in Finance, from Robert …

Vinnie

7:47 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013

Nice polite dialogue and discussion from all of you. A true pleasure. Tomorrow decides and we move on from there.   more ›

Ed Moeller Wants Switch to Baldwin Borough Mayor's Seat

Moeller, a former Baldwin-Whitehall School Board member, is currently a borough councilman.

Two Democrats are hoping to become the next mayor of Baldwin Borough during May 21's primary election, including Ed Moeller. Name on Ballot: Edward D. Moeller Age on May 21: 52 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: No, but current Baldwin Council member. Primary Political Party: Democrats Occupation: Accounts Receivable Administrator, Allegheny County Airport Authority Work History/Previous Political History: "I have been at my current job since August 1982. Previous political positions: Appointed to Baldwin-Whitehall School Board (from) May 2003 to December 2003; elected (to) Baldwin-Whitehall School Board (from) 2006 to 2009; elected to Baldwin Borough Council (from) 2010 to present." Post-Secondary (College, Trade School, et al.) Education …

Bob Collet Looking to Keep Baldwin Borough Council Seat

The incumbent has been a Baldwin resident since 1976.

No Republicans are on the ballot for Baldwin Borough Council seats during May 21's primary election, but seven Democrats are running for four council seats, including Bob Collet. Name on Ballot: Robert Collet Age on May 21: 67 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: Yes. Primary Political Party: Democrats Occupation: Retired. Work History/Previous Political History: Former grocery store owner (Shop 'n Save) and United Dairy employee. Four-year Baldwin Borough councilman and 16 years of service on the borough's Civil Service Commission, including 12 years as Civil Service Chair. Post-Secondary (College, Trade School, et al.) Education History: Villanova University, 1968 Why Do You Want a Spot on the Baldwin Borough Council?: "To finish tasks that …

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Dave Solenday Aims for Baldwin-Whitehall School Board Seat

Solenday is a parent of two district students.

Thirteen candidates are vying for four seats on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board during May 21's primary election, including Dave Solenday. Name on Ballot: David J. Solenday Age on May 21: 42 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: No. Are You Cross-Filed as a Republican and a Democrat?: Yes. Primary Political Party: Democrats Occupation: Project Coordinator, UPMC Health Plan Municipality of Residence: Baldwin Borough Work History/Previous Political History: "I have been employed by UPMC since 1989. I have no prior political history." Post-Secondary (College, Trade School, et al.) Education History: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, from Robert Morris University Why Do You Want a Spot on the Baldwin-…

John Egger Vying for Baldwin Borough Council Seat

The former Baldwin-Whitehall School Board member hopes to earn a Democratic nomination to the council on Tuesday.

No Republicans are on the ballot for Baldwin Borough Council seats during May 21's primary election, but seven Democrats are running for four council seats, including John Egger. Name on Ballot: E. John Egger Age on May 21: 61 years old Incumbent? Yes or No?: No. Primary Political Party: Democrats Occupation: "I'm currently working on renewing my real estate license. I was a real estate sales agent from 1990 till 2010. At that time, I bought a Minuteman Press (and) sold it in 2012." Work History/Previous Political History: "I served two terms on the Baldwin-Whitehall School Board (and) served one year as Board President. Also, I have served on the Baldwin Borough Planning Commission (and) Zoning Hearing Board." Post-Secondary (College, …

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