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GEORGE ZBOYOVSKY, PE CREDENTIALED
BY INTERNATIONAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT
MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
BRENTWOOD PARK GROWS A SHADE GREENER
On May 11th, our cherished
community park became even more
verdant, as 40 trees were added to
the canopy. The selected species
include those that will grow large and
provide a reprieve from the summer
heat at popular locations and those
that will serve a more decorative
function by adding a splash of color
as they blossom each spring. These
improvements were completed at
minimal cost thanks to the receipt
of a $4,250 award from the state-
sponsored TreeVitalize program
to acquire these plants, as well as
through the sweat equity of the nearly
50 volunteers who rolled up their
sleeves and placed a shovel in our
notoriously difficult clay soil.
CODE ENFORCEMENT
BRIEF
The heavy rains that have affected our region over
the last few years have extended our growing season to
early November. Please show pride in your property by
mowing frequently, trimming shrubbery, and removing
unwanted and unsightly plants.
Don’t let Fido become a nuisance to your neighbors!
Residents are required to promptly clear animal waste
from their premises and are prohibited from allowing any
pet to defecate on a sidewalk or in an adjoining lot.
In late 2018, Brentwood Borough adopted a Vacant
Property Registration ordinance, and this new initiative
is already paying dividends. Historically, when a home
would enter the foreclosure process, there would initially
be limited maintenance. While these structures eventually
are reoccupied and become assets to the community
again, during this interim period, they can drag down
the appearance of the entire neighborhood. This new
program requires the owner of each vacant property to
remit a fee and to provide a local contact. Consequently,
the Borough is now able to issue violation notices directly
to the organization that is responsible for keeping the
structure in an acceptable condition, rather than having
to mail them to an out-of-state address. This initiative has
reduced the number of calls for Public Works to perform
yard maintenance service by nearly 40%!
GRANT AWARD
WILL ENSURE THAT
CIVIC CENTER IS
ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
Between a growing roster of recreational events and an
increasingly busy schedule of private parties, the Brentwood
Civic Center is experiencing its greatest usage in decades.
Although this facility is temporarily closed while our pool
receives an extensive makeover, when the site reopens, the
Borough hopes to offer a more inclusive experience to its
guests. Thanks to the receipt of $20,000 through the Community
Development Block Grant program, the Borough will complete
upgrades to ensure that patrons with mobility impairments
can access all portions of the building without assistance.
This project will see the reconfiguration of the restrooms,
the installation of new interior and exterior doors, and the
resurfacing of the entranceway.
BRENTWOOD-BALDWIN-WHITEHALL
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FALL 2019
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