News briefs: Officials remind residents of mask rules in Aspinwall parks

Aspinwall officials are reminding park visitors that masks are required per the new mandate by Gov. Tom Wolf in cases when it is not possible to socially distance.

Manager Melissa Lang O’Malley said masks are only required if visitors cannot keep the required 6 feet from the next person.

“Our parks and playgrounds will stay open as long as people do their part in wearing masks and practice social distancing,” she said.

The borough’s parks committee will continue to assess the use of the playground daily to make sure rules are being followed.

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Sharpsburg Family Worship Center plans to host its Operation Backpack and Block Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15.

The event features free backpacks and school supplies, food, haircuts, games, inflatables and a free rummage table.

Register at sfwc.org.

Donations can be dropped off at 600 Clay St. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays.

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Aspinwall council approved a one-year garbage hauling contract with a new provider, County Hauling, that began July 1.

Collection day is now Mondays.

The new rate is $65.70 per quarter, $58.53 for seniors and $48.99 for people who live elsewhere from November to March.

Garbage and recycling must be set out by the curb by 6 a.m.

Bulk items are limited to one each week.

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O’Hara residents have until July 10 to call-in and register for the township’s special yard waste pick-up scheduled on July 22.

Call 412-784-1784, ext. 203 before 4 p.m.

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Blawnox council will meet virtually at 6:30 p.m. July 9 for its regular business session.

Anyone who wants to join the meeting can access it on Zoom at us02web.zoom.us/j/83258537211

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