Maria Sosso stories, Page 7
Pine-Richland graduate Jack Semke hopes to inspire through his music
Hearing a great song can change your life. For singer-songwriter Jack Semke, 18, that song was “Sailboat” by Ben Rector. “That was the first song I remember that made me want to learn how to play guitar,” he said. “It came on the radio after a day of walking in...
Chadwick Manor residents irked by FedEx facility noise
The Richland board of supervisors heard from more Chadwick Manor residents regarding levels of noise disturbance created by the FedEx Freight facility in Gibsonia at their Jan. 18 meeting. The complaints follow the decision of the board to extend the FedEx Freight facility’s developer’s agreement from April 14, 2023, to...
Drive-thru only Starbucks could be coming to Pine
The Pine board of supervisors voted to approve Starbucks’ application for a conditional use agreement during a public hearing at the Jan. 17 meeting. A conditional use agreement is a use of property permitted as long as the applicant can meet the explicit criteria contained in the zoning ordinance for...
Richland Township holds reorganization meeting
The Richland board of supervisors reappointed Ray Kendrick as chair and George “Skip” Allen as vice-chairman at the Jan. 3 reorganization meeting. Supervisor Donna Snyder made a motion to reappoint the following administrative entities and professional staff: • Manager, secretary and treasurer: Dean Bastianini • Assistant manager: Natalie Thiess •...
Pine Township supervisors reorganize
Familiar faces remain at the helm of Pine Township’s board of supervisors. At the Jan. 3 reorganization meeting, the board appointed Ryan Colombo as chair and Pat Avolio as the vice-chairman. Previously, Colombo had served as vice chair and Avolio as chair. Colombo was elected to the board of supervisors...
Gibsonia couple celebrates 50 ‘immaculate’ years of marriage
Football fans across the country recognize Dec. 23, 1972, as the date of the Immaculate Reception play delivered by the late Franco Harris. But for Carl and Bonnie Adler of Gibsonia, the date is even more meaningful. The couple celebrated 50 years of marriage on Dec. 23, 2022. The Adlers...
Richland approves revisions to Right to Know policy
Richland Township’s Right to Know policy for public records was up for review during the Nov. 16 board of supervisors meeting. At the meeting, township solicitor Emily Mueller clarified that only real change to the policy is the special projects manager — currently Natalie Thiess — is now the open...
Pine officials approve Clover Chase development
After months of dialogue between Pine officials, developers and community members, the township is moving ahead with plans for the Clover Chase development. The proposed development has one cul-de-sac for the plan, which will be accessible via Curtis Drive. The development will have 23 single-unit homes, two stormwater management detention...
