WELCOME NEW COMMISSIONERS Nick Petti, Fruithurst Drive, is the new Commissioner for Ward 4. He has a master’s degree in social work from Boston University, and has worked for the Department of Veteran Affairs and Family Hospice. Petti and his therapy dog, Stella, volunteer at the Mt. Lebanon Library through the Tail Wagging Tutors program, where children have the opportunity to read to therapy dogs. In addition to training his therapy dogs, Petti has coached youth baseball and soccer and served as an elections poll worker. Petti and his wife, Bridget, have raised two children.
Woodhaven Drive resident Margaret Izzo is Mt. Lebanon’s new Ward 2 Commissioner. She holds a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania and practiced litigation at Morgan Lewis before volunteering with legal aid organizations. Izzo volunteered for five years on the Civic Engagement Board, serving as a community mediator, and has also served on the boards of the Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation, Outreach Teen & Family Services and the PTA executive boards of Mt. Lebanon High School and Markham Elementary School.
SNOW SEASON For seniors and others who may have trouble keeping their sidewalks clear, the municipality has a program called Snow Angels, matching volunteer snow shovelers with residents who need to have the sidewalks in front of their homes cleared. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old, or be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and must commit to taking at least one household for the winter. Volunteers must bring their own equipment.
The municipality is not responsible for providing the service, but will act as a clearinghouse, matching volunteers with residents.
You can find out more information on the program in the “What’s Trending” section of mtlebanon.org [1], or by calling 412-343-7032.
CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP Mt. Lebanon will be collecting Christmas trees the weeks of January 5 and 12. Trees will be picked up on the day before scheduled trash collection. If your trash day is Monday, your tree will be collected at the end of the week on Friday, January 9 and 16. Have your tree at the curb the night before collection. Because the trees are going straight into the chipper, they need to be stripped of all lights, tinsel and other decorations, and cannot be in plastic bags. You can also put your tree out with your trash for regular pickup.
CHRISTMAS LIGHT RECYCLING Drop off your unwanted Christmas lights at the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road, between 8:30 and 5, through January 31. Michael Brothers will recycle the lights and donate the proceeds to Project Bundle Up.
PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP Ever wondered what goes into creating this magazine? If you’re a college junior or senior studying journalism, communications or a related field, this is your chance to learn!
Put your writing skills to work while gaining public information experience in a small office environment. You’ll work closely with the Public Information Office to write articles, publish the monthly magazine, produce compelling social media content and podcast episodes and cover live events during this 10-week paid summer internship.
Visit mtlebanon.org/employmen [2]t for the job listing and application. If you have questions, please contact Rachel Windsor at rwindsor@mtlebanon.org [3] or 412-343-5963.
Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on February 27.