In brief: Fox Chapel hockey alumni game, police chief search and more

Fox Chapel hockey alumni game

Fox Chapel hockey alumni return every year to play against the varsity and JV teams. Come back to your home ice and make some memories! On Nov. 26, the Alpha Rink in Harmarville will host the Fox Chapel Hockey Alumni game at 5 p.m. Donation of a $20 registration fee for players is encouraged.

Registration is available via Eventbrite.com.

Police chief search underway

Fox Chapel officials are searching for a new police chief.

Michael Stevens retired as chief effective Nov. 2 and Sgt. Craig Sorg was promoted to interim chief as of Nov. 3.

The borough has partnered with Daily Operations Consulting to conduct the search at a cost not to exceed $8,500.

It is a nationwide search with the position posted on various websites, including the Pennsylvania Municipal League and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.

Act 120 certification is required, as is at least 15 years of law enforcement experience, including five years in a supervisory or command role. The ad lists the salary of up to $150,000, commensurate with experience.

Deadline to apply is 2 p.m. Nov. 14.

Send cover letter, resume and three professional references to Jason@daileyoperationconsulting.com.

Owner Jason Dailey said the first round of interviews is expected to take place Dec. 2-5.

A second round of interviews is planned for Dec. 15-19, with appointments expected eitherin January or February.

Dailey’s firm worked with Fox Chapel earlier this year for its borough manager search.

Council unanimously voted May 19 to hire Julie Bastianini as its next top administrator upon the retirement of then-manager Gary J. Koehler. His last official day was Aug. 12.

Fall food collection

O’Hara Township is collecting nonperishable food items for the local food bank. Donations can be dropped off at the township building, 325 Fox Chapel Road, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa

Lauri Ann West Community Center is hosting Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 6 from 10 am to noon, sponsored in part by Jane Siddons Herrmann of Berkshire Hathaway Realty.

Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased by visiting LauriAnnWestCC.org.

Bob Letters ALS Association fundraiser

The family of Bob Letters will host a special fundraiser benefiting the ALS Association on Nov. 15, at the Comfort Inn at RIDC Park. The evening will feature live music from the Billy Price Band.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the band takes the stage at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online through eventbrite.com or by email at GoGetters@myyahoo.com

All ticket sales and raffles from the event will go directly to the ALS Association, which provides vital support and resources for people living with ALS and their families.

Bob Letters lost his courageous battle with ALS in 2021, and this event honors his memory while helping others facing the disease.

Glitter & Glow

Fox Chapel Garden Club’s holiday event, Glitter & Glow, returns 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Fox Chapel Golf Club. It’s a festive evening to enjoy cocktails, appetizers and desserts while shopping member-created live arrangements, flowering holiday combination planters, fresh cut greens and other unique gift ideas for home and family. A silent auction and teacup offers one-of-a-kind items from artwork and needlepoint to services utilizing members’ horticultural and beautification talents. For additional information, visit foxchapelgardenclub.org. Reservations are $40.

Leaf collection

Fall leaf collection in O’Hara runs through Dec. 1.

Residents are reminded to rake their leaves within four feet of the curb, but not on the street. No other debris may be mixed in with the leaves. Township officials said leaves left in the street can create a safety hazard, especially if it rains or snows.

Call the township office at 412-784-1784, ext. 203 with any questions or comments regarding the leaf collection program.

Indiana Township leaf collection

Indiana Township’s leaf collection program ends the week of Nov. 24.

Officials said leaves must be in biodegradable bags and placed curbside. They will be picked up sometime during the week. Monday pickups are not guaranteed.

Plastic bags will not be picked up. The program also does not include other debris, such as grass clippings, brush, etc.

Collected bags are transported to a composting site in the North Hills.

Public works crews will pick up the topsoil generated from the compost site in the spring and use it throughout the township.

Residents living along private roads can plan leaf collection by calling public works at 412-767-5333, ext. 319.

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