cKeesport CITY OF MCKEESPORT NEWS
Kids enjoy
“ Frozen ” breakfast event
The Mon River Fleet Lions Club hosted a “ Frozen Winter Wonderland ” breakfast at the Main Pavilion in Renziehausen Park – complete with pancakes , sausage , fresh fruit , and a pancake topping bar . On December 2 , the event welcomed children from the Fleet communities of McKeesport ,
First phase of Gergely Park renovation complete
The City of McKeesport has announced completion of repairs to its fishing pier at Gergely Park . The pier , which sits along the Youghiogheny River near the popular Marina at McKees Point , was reconstructed this fall using $ 173,200 of the city ’ s Community Development Block Grant funding through the U . S . Department of Housing and Urban Development .
The fishing pier , built in the early 1980s , had fallen into disrepair after years of harsh weather , including a damaging ice floe that knocked loose its supports in the winter of 2015 . Lutterman Excavating recently put finishing touches on the project .
“ The former
pier was in deplorable conditions , and it needed to be replaced ,” community development director A . J . Tedesco said . “ With this project , we are looking at the first phase of redeveloping Gergely Park . Our next phase will be reconstruction of the amphitheater in that area . These projects combined will give us the possibility of hosting community events along our scenic riverfront .”
Mayor Michael Cherepko commended Tedesco for managing federal funds to improve such a valuable asset .
“ Everything we do to enhance our fishing pier , the amphitheater , Gergely Park , and the Marina at McKees Point will improve our city as a destination ,” Cherepko said . “ Our riverfront offers a variety of unique recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages . These assets and activities bring people into our community , and we ’ re proud to show them what McKeesport has to offer .”
In the spring , the city will break ground on a $ 70,000 project , also funded through CDBG , to reconstruct amphitheater seating surrounding the pier .
Recycle bins available in McKeesport
In celebration of America Recycles Day on November 15 , McKeesport is asking residents to do their part to boost the city ’ s recycling program .
For several years , McKeesport has offered single stream recycling , which allows paper , cardboard , plastics No . 1-7 , glass bottles , and aluminum or bi-metal cans by placing everything in a single bin . While some residents had small recycle bins leftover from a previous program , most who recycled on a regular basis had to purchase larger bins to accommodate their household needs . Residents using large bins should bag their recyclables at a weight not to exceed 30 pounds so that bags can be easily lifted into the hauler ’ s trucks . Bags tend to become heavier with less volume when filled with glass bottles or paper , as opposed to plastic bottles or aluminum cans .
Thanks to a $ 216,934 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
30 McKeesport Area
Duquesne , Clairton , Braddock , and more to enjoy a hearty breakfast , listen to stories , and sing and dance with the Ice Queen and Ice Princess .
Protection , the city was able to purchase more than 4,000 recycling bins as well as a leaf collection machine . The city was obligated to match $ 24,104 to cover a portion of the project ’ s cost .
“ This is a great opportunity to teach McKeesport residents about the value of recycling from both budgetary and environmental perspectives ,” Mayor Michael Cherepko said . “ Every recycled item reduces the amount of trash hauled to the landfill by our provider . That reduction reduces our landfill deposit costs and allows us to be an environmentally responsible community .”
Providing residents with household bins – available in 95- and 32-gallon sizes – provides a greater opportunity to participate in the recycling program . The city has been educating residents on the do ’ s and don ’ ts of its local recycling initiative for several years , and the bins offer more incentive to participate , city officials said .
“ It is our hope that the ability to distribute these bins to our residents will remove a barrier that was preventing some households from recycling ,” community development director A . J . Tedesco said . “ We wish to thank the DEP for partnering with us in this endeavor and bringing this service to our community .”
City officials said America Recycles Day , a national initiative to keep America beautiful , was the perfect opportunity to promote recycling efforts in McKeesport . The city registered its bin promotion as an affiliate of America Recycles Day .