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Officer Matt Salerno was hired in January of 2016. He was raised in Upper St. Clair and graduated from Upper St. Clair High School in 2002. After high school, Matt attended Robert Morris University for two years before transferring to the University of Pittsburgh. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. After college, he briefly worked in finance/payroll before choosing a career in law enforcement, which is something that runs in the family. Matt’s grandfather worked over three decades as a police officer for the City of Pittsburgh. In 2008, he was hired as a police officer with the City of Pittsburgh. After graduation from the Police Academy, he was stationed in Zone 4 (Squirrel Hill). Matt’s hobbies include weight lifting, spending time with family and friends, traveling, attending Steeler games, fantasy football, concerts, sports cars, and watching movies. Matt is scheduled to begin the Field Training Officer Program in late February 2016. Important Reminders • SOLID WASTE: Reminder that the placement of solid waste for collection earlier than 24 hours prior to the normally scheduled pickup time is hereby prohibited. 1234 • HOUSE NUMBERS: All properties to be displayed with house numbers, visible from street right of way. All numbers shall be in Arabic figures, which shall be at least three inches high and one half inch wide. The titled owner and occupancy or occupants of each structure shall be required to maintain said designation in a legible condition on a continuing basis. • YARD MAINTENANCE: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from noxious weeds or grass growth in excess of eight inches and shall be enforced from April 15 until November 15 of each year. Land subject to this regulation: Lots in platted subdivision with a structure; vacant lots in platted subdivisions in which buildings have been erected on 60% or more of the lots; parcels of land in platted subdivisions with 125’ or more frontage having developed lots on each side to a depth of 150’ or depth of ownership, whichever is greater. Land not subject to this regulation: Land used for agricultural purposes; portions of lots used for gardening; naturally wooded areas, wetlands, meadows and fields; undeveloped open space; and conservation easements. Canon-Mac | Spring 2016 | icmags.com 69 N OR TH STR ABAN E TOW N SHI P N E WS Officer Daniel O’Leary was hired in January of this year and hails from Beaver County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Freedom Area High School, where he played baseball and football. Shortly after graduation, he attended both Penn State Beaver Campus and Community College of Beaver County, where he earned his Associate’s Degree in Police Technologies. After completing the Municipal Officer’s Police Training Academy, Dan began working as a police officer in January of 2014. In addition to his normal duties, he acted as a Crime Watch Officer while serving at the New Sewickley Township Police Department. He worked with community youth and educated children on topics such as: Bicycle Safety, Roadway Safety, and Alcohol Abuse Education. He holds several police training certificates and continues to excel in the Field Training Officer Program. Nor th Strabane The North Strabane Township Police Department recently added two additional police officers to its force. Officer Daniel O’Leary and Officer Matthew Salerno were hired to increase staffing needs.