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Duquesne Provides Code Enforcement Updates
New employee expected to begin work shortly
By Tom Leturgey
The Tube City Almanac
March 04, 2025
Posted in: Duquesne News
Duquesne has hired a code enforcement officer and will make an announcement shortly, city officials said at Tuesday’s council meeting.
According to officials, the new hire will work to coordinate with different municipal departments, including police.
Mayor R. Scott Adams reported that Duquesne Police has acquired a drone that they will be able to use for city business. City Solicitor Myron Sainovich noted that he needs to draft a letter stating that the city will not use the flying device for commercial gain, but for police and official business only.
Police Chief Tom Shaw reported that the department responded to 188 calls in February. Council accepted the resignation of police officer Nate Calabro, who left the department last month.
In other business, Council Member Aaron Adams reported that there were four water main breaks in the city last month with two in the last week. Road and curb box repairs will begin soon. He also wanted residents to know that if they need assistance with utility bills through the Dollar Energy Fund, there is paperwork to fill out in the lobby at city hall.
“There are 250 enrolled,” he said. “This will help point people in the right direction.”
Council Member Elaine Washington said that despite harsh winter conditions, the city’s salt reserve remains sufficient. Public works crews are also starting to repair potholes throughout the city. She also reported that the city received grant money for equipment to help cut grass.
Duquesne’s “Dumpster Days” returns on March 28 at Polish Hill Memorial Park ball field. Residents can drop off two used tires per family and other hard-to-remove trash. No electronics are allowed, but officials say that they can call County Hauling for special pickups.
In the Community and Economic Development report, Council Member Denise Brownfield introduced a request for the Duquesne Community Committee’s use of Polish Hill Park on Aug. 2 for the 34th annual Community Day picnic. There will be a parade as well.
Duquesne Fire Department Chief Frank Cobb said there were 33 service calls and three fires in the city during February and firefighters assisted with another in East McKeesport. He also said that the company’s March 1 spaghetti fundraiser at the Croatian Club was successful and profitable with about $3,000 being raised through dinners and a gift basket raffle.
During public comment, a resident asked if there had been any developments in regard to the approved EOS Energy Enterprises Inc. building at RIDC. Council had no updates.
Originally published March 04, 2025.
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