The Borough of Pleasant Hills would like to share several important infrastructure updates and community reminders to help keep our neighborhoods safe, clean, and well maintained. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
SANITARY SEWER LINING PROGRAM
As part of the Borough’ s ongoing sanitary sewer maintenance program, sewer lining work will be occurring on the following streets:
• Ben Til Drive
• Dutch Drive
• Caryl Drive
This work is designed to improve the integrity of the sanitary sewer system, reduce infiltration, and help prevent future sewer issues. Residents may notice contractors and equipment in these areas during construction activities. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this important improvement project.
2026 BOROUGH PAVING PROGRAM
The following streets are scheduled for paving during the 2026 construction season:
• Toura Drive
• Tel Star Drive
• Trax Lane
Additional information regarding schedules and temporary traffic impacts will be provided closer to the start of work.
POLICE
Sgt. James Lauso participated in the Literacy Under the Lights event at JHIS. He joined students in grades 3 – 5, their families, educators, and community partners to celebrate the importance of reading.
Pleasant Hills Police Department compiled the below summer safety tips to educate and remind the communities that we serve of several things to be mindful of during the summer months:
Lock up!
• Never leave your unattended vehicle with its windows down or doors unlocked.
• Make sure to always lock up your house, garage, and shed if you have one.
• Bring valuables inside.
Avoid heat related injuries or death.
• Never leave kids, pets, or anyone in your care inside your unattended vehicle.
• If your kids or pets are playing outside on a hot day, be sure they drink plenty of water and find shade when they need it.
Practice safe bike riding.
• Check your bike to make sure the tires are inflated, and the brakes are working. Put reflectors on the front and back of your bike.
• Always wear a helmet and pads for protection.
• If you ride on the street, keep to the right and follow all traffic signs.
• Be on the lookout for traffic, yield to vehicles, and signal when turning.
• Use the crosswalks and yield to pedestrians. If you must cross at an intersection, look both ways and walk your bike to the other side.
• Stay alert and watch out for hazards.
Drive safely.
• Always designate a sober driver. This applies to driving your car, motorcycle, boat, or anything on the road.
• Buckle up. Seatbelts do save lives.
• Avoid distractions while driving. Put your phone down, It ' s the law starting this summer.
• Always look for pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists.
Be prepared before you leave on vacation.
• If you are going out of town, ask a family member or trusted neighbor to keep an eye on your house and retrieve any mail or packages that arrive.
• Make sure your home is locked up and secure.
• Set a light on a timer inside of your home to create the appearance of activity inside.
• Consider installing exterior motion sensor lighting. This can help deter crime.
• Keep your valuables out of plain sight and place them in a safe if possible.
• Do not post your vacation plans on social media.
Fireworks Safety
• Though they may be popular with kids, sparklers are very dangerous— and are not toys! They may look harmless, but they reach temperatures as high as 1,800 degrees, the same as a blow torch! A temperature this high easily burns skin and can create permanent, devastating injuries.
• Teach your children that fireworks are explosive devices— DON’ T TOUCH! Kids should get an adult if they find an unspent firework. The adults should then notify the local fire or police department. Fireworks injuries can result in blindness, scarring and amputations of fingers and hands.
No E-Bikes or Motorized Scooters in Borough Parks
• For the safety of all park users, e-bikes, motorized scooters, and other motorized recreational vehicles are not permitted within Borough parks except where specifically authorized by Borough ordinance.
• Residents are asked to follow posted park rules and help keep Borough parks safe and enjoyable for everyone.
As always, report suspicious activity by calling 911 Allegheny County Dispatch. Let’ s all work together to prevent crime and have a safe summer.
Thank you and stay safe, Chief Brian J. Finnerty leasant Hills PLEASANT HILLS BOROUGH NEWS
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