In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Aug. 25, 2025

Oakmont officials ratify local union agreement

Oakmont Council ratified a collective bargaining agreement between borough officials and the union representing the Oakmont Street Department and Wastewater Treatment Plant employees Tuesday night.

The four-year agreement with Teamsters Union 249 includes a 3% increase in pay each year until the fourth year which stipulates a 3.5% increase. Some language was tweaked to standardize the agreement, said borough Manager Scot Fodi.

If an employee is subject to termination, they are granted a sit-down meeting with officials within 72 hours of a violation discovery to inform them of a possible loudermill hearing.

The agreement also calls for Embroidery From the Heart on Allegheny River Boulevard to create a package of uniforms, which workers would buy and maintain on their own.

Shift times for street department workers were adjusted to better fit around daylight savings time, Fodi said. The new agreement also stipulates workers must take a lunch break.

Juneteenth was added as a holiday, and the bereavement policy was adjusted. Employees will still retain three days but are not required to use them consecutively.

Touch a Truck

After a several-year hiatus, the Fred Favo Memorial Touch a Truck Event is returning Sept. 14 for the first time since 2022.

More than 25 types of trucks and vehicles will be lined up on Allegheny River Boulevard between Pennsylvania and Washington Avenue. The event will feature children’s activities, a bounce house, music, food trucks, a 50/50 raffle and more.

The event is free to attend. Proceeds will benefit the Oakmont Lions Club and Oakmont Carnegie Library.

Oakmont Library meeting

Oakmont Carnegie Library officials are planning a town hall and residents are encouraged to attend.

The town hall will take place at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 in the library’s lower-level meeting room. During the meeting, members of the public will be given the opportunity to speak about how the library can best serve Oakmont, Verona and surrounding communities in the years ahead.

The meeting will be led by library officials and GBBN Architect representatives. The meeting will provide a chance for library attendees to guide what improvement they’d like to see in the library space.

Ladies society September meeting

The Plum Area Ladies Society (PALS) will hold its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 at the Plum Community Center. The speaker will be Kelly Hughes of Foster Love Project, who will discuss the nonprofit’s mission and operation.

The PALS service project will be to provide some of the following articles for foster children: baby bibs; sippy cups; board books for infants; baby wipes; pajamas; crib sheets twin sheets; toothpaste; tooth brushes; deodorant; and menstrual products, including pads and tampons.

The Ladies Day Out will be lunch from noon to 3 p.m. on Sept. 26 at Mohan’s Restaurant in Penn Hills. Sign-ups will be at meeting. Annual dues of $25 may also be paid at the meeting.

PALS is a service and social organization open to women from Plum, Penn Hills, Monroeville and surrounding communities. Newcomers are welcome at a meeting, held on the first Wednesday of each month from September through April. For more information, call Mary Lou at 724 327-8265.

Plum AARP meeting

Plum AARP will hold its September meeting at noon Sept. 9 at Unity Community Church Cafe. The Program will be Dennis Smalley, performing music from the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. Dues of $15 are payable at the meeting.

Plum AARP is a social and service organization open to residents of Plum, Penn Hills, Monroeville and the surrounding communities. Newcomers are welcome at regular meetings, which are at noon at the church on the second Tuesday of each month except July .

Most meetings feature free cake and coffee/tea/water, as well as a speaker or entertainment. The club holds a Christmas party, May luncheon, and August social for its members, as well as two hot dog/chips/cake lunches over the year.

There is also an opportunity to schedule single-day or overnight trips through the ThomasTours representative who attends the meetings.

For more information, call Mary Lou at 724 327-8265.

Fall craft festival

The third annual fall craft festival is set for Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plum Creek Masonic Lodge No. 799, 9521 Saltsburg Road.

It is free to the public and will be held rain or shine. Interested vendors can contact Wayne at 412-916-5835 or mrdarts@verizon.net.

A Paris Affair

Higgins Productions will be hosting the first annual Paris Affair at the Riverside Landings Event Center in Oakmont.

Beginning at 11 a.m. on Sept. 27, the event will feature 55 vendors and workshops on French décor, culture and travel tips. The event is free to attend.

Tickets for $75 to a VIP reception starting at 4 p.m. are available to purchase at parisaffairpgh.com.

The event will continue annually around the Pittsburgh area. It was invented to showcase the beauty in each business and to create meaningful connections in the area.

Plum Class of 1985 to hold reunion

Plum’s Class of 1985 will host its 40th class reunion on Nov. 28 at Veltre’s Wedding Venue on Coxcomb Hill Road.

Organizers are seeking contact information for class members. Details about the reunion are available at the “Plum HS 1985 — 40 Year Reunion” Facebook page or via email at plum1985reunion@gmail.com.

The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m.

Group offers support for weight loss

All are welcome to join the men and women at Oakmont TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) who are learning how to lose weight.

With in-person meetings, rewards, support and encouragement, we gain knowledge of healthy eating and exercise.

You may visit with no obligation Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1261 Pennsylvania Ave. in Oakmont. Weigh-in is private followed by a brief business meeting, sharing time, and educational program all ending by 7:15.

There is well-lit parking, wheelchair accessibility and security. For details, call 412-828-3854 or e-mailjmjkwj@gmail.com.

Food pantry offers help

The Plum Food Pantry, 81 Sandune Drive, distributes free food from 4:30 to 6 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of each month for Plum residents. Residents in need must stop in at the pantry to be certified/verified.

For more information, call 724-327-0367.

Association of University People

The Association of University People invites singles 50 and older who are four-year college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include spring/summer picnics, monthly dinners, a book group, Scrabble, meeting up at local outside concerts and wineries.

Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining. To obtain more information about AUP or become an AUP member, call and leave a message at 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com.