{ "city": "Sewickley", "state": "Pennsylvania", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/sewickleyborough.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Historic Review Commission", "headline": "Review of wood fencing at 243-245 Frederick Avenue", "summary": "The Historic Review Commission will consider a proposal for wood fencing at 243-245 Frederick Avenue. The commission will also discuss design guidelines and the Historic Review Commission ordinance.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-703", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Shade Tree Commission", "headline": "Tree removal and planting programs, applications for five properties", "summary": "The Shade Tree Commission will consider approval of June minutes and an arborist’s report. New business includes the Summer 2026 tree removal program, tree planting and maintenance programs, and applications for tree work at 321 Grant Street, 630 Grove Street, 703 Harbaugh Street, 4 Linden Place, and a list from Andy Frishkorn. The commission will also review trees of concern near 505 Grove Street and a resident concern about a memorial tree.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-704", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Zoning Hearing Board", "headline": "Variance sought for short-term rental units at 350-352 Chestnut Street", "summary": "The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on three variance applications. Cases involve a request for additional short-term rental units in a multifamily dwelling, a trash bin placement in a front yard, and a reduction in off-street parking spaces for an art center. The board will decide whether to grant these variances from the Borough Zoning Ordinance.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-705", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission discusses EPD design manual and zoning ordinances", "summary": "The Planning Commission will review and discuss EPD design manual documents, C-1/VO design manual guidelines, and zoning ordinances. They will also approve the minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting. No specific zoning changes or financial items are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-702", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Borough Workshop", "headline": "Broad & Beaver signal upgrades up for discussion", "summary": "The Sewickley Borough Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss several capital and policy items. Key topics include signal upgrades at Broad and Beaver, a property proposal at 860 Nevin, and updates on e-scooters and Hegner Way. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and committee reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-701", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Council to vote on parking lot contract extension and police resignations", "summary": "The borough council will vote on a change order to extend the completion date of the parking lot improvements contract by one month. They will also consider certificates of appropriateness for garages at three historic properties, accept resignations of three police officers, and appoint a new emergency management coordinator. Additionally, a street closure for a block party is proposed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-700", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Conditional use for private club at 348 Beaver Street", "summary": "The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use application for a private club (Mahjong Studio) at 348 Beaver Street. The commission will also discuss C-1/VO design manual guidelines and zoning ordinances.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-698", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Shade Tree Commission", "headline": "Shade Tree Commission to review spring programs, permits, and snapped tree", "summary": "The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission will approve minutes from May 2026 and discuss the borough arborist's report. New business includes the spring tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs, as well as permits and applications from March 2026. The commission will also consider five tree work applications at specific addresses and address a tree planted last year that snapped in half at 897 Thorn Street.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-699", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Historic Review Commission", "headline": "Historic Review Commission to review garage additions and fencing at five properties", "summary": "The Sewickley Historic Review Commission will hold a public hearing on five property applications: wood fencing at 243-245 Frederick Ave, a detached garage with accessory dwelling at 325 Frederick Ave and at 114 Centennial Ave, an attached garage addition at 47 Woodland Rd, and a retaining wall and wood fencing at 520 Pine Rd. The commission will also discuss design guidelines and the HRC ordinance.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-697", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Borough Workshop", "headline": "Sewickley Borough Council Workshop Meeting on May 26, 2026", "summary": "The council will conduct a workshop meeting including committee reports and updates from the manager. Discussion topics include the borough building door lock system and e-scooters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-696", "minutes_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-696", "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Zoning Hearing Board", "headline": "Zoning board hears three garage variance requests", "summary": "The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on three variance applications for garage construction. Case 26-07 seeks a variance to build a garage with a 1-foot-4-inch side yard setback (required 5 feet) at 114 Centennial Avenue. Case 26-08 requests a variance to allow garage doors facing a primary street at 47 Woodland Road. Case 26-09 requests a variance to build a garage in the front yard at 325 Frederick Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-695", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Council to decide on private club, hazard plan, and $191k road payment", "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing and vote on a minor land development application for a private club at 22 Chadwick Street in the Industrial Zoning District. They will also consider resolutions adopting the Allegheny County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan and conveying borough-owned property in Haysville. Other actions include approving a $191,494.54 payment to Youngblood Paving for the 2025 Road Program and authorizing bids for wastewater treatment plant repairs and pedestrian improvements at Beaver and Broad streets.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-694", "minutes_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-694", "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider private club land development at 22 Chadwick St.", "summary": "The commission will elect officers for the year as part of reorganization. They will then consider a minor land development application for a new building at 22 Chadwick Street to be used as a private club in the Industrial zoning district. Discussion is also scheduled on C-1/VO design manual guidelines and zoning ordinances.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-693", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Shade Tree Commission", "headline": "Shade Tree Commission reviews spring tree programs, addresses 258 Bank and 426 Logan", "summary": "The Sewickley Shade Tree Commission will consider approval of March 2026 minutes and the arborist's report, then discuss the spring 2026 tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs. New business includes an application for tree work at 258 Bank Street and a request from Frank Sopko and Allison Lamb regarding a new borough tree at 426 Logan Street. The commission will also plan for May Mart and review an updated brochure.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-692", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Historic Review Commission", "headline": "Preliminary meeting for garage at 325 Frederick Ave", "summary": "The Historic Review Commission will hold a preliminary construction meeting for a detached garage with accessory dwelling at 325 Frederick Avenue. They will also discuss design guidelines and the HRC ordinance. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 6, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-691", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $550k road paving, $199k sewer project", "summary": "The Sewickley Borough Council will consider awarding contracts for the 2026 road program ($550,806.94 to Youngblood Paving, Inc.) and the Maple Lane sewer project ($199,152.50 to State Pipe Services, Inc.). Council will also vote on resolutions authorizing a CDBG/HUD cooperation agreement with the county, reaffirming local law enforcement's role regarding federal immigration laws, and appointing board/commission members. Several street closure requests for community events (May Mart, Pride event, block party, motorcycle show, 5K run) are up for approval.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-690", "minutes_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-690", "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Zoning Hearing Board", "headline": "Zoning Hearing Board to consider three variance requests for residential properties", "summary": "The Sewickley Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on three variance applications. Cases include requests for reduced setbacks, lot area, and lot width at two residential properties, and a variance to allow a ground sign in a residential zoning district. The board will decide whether to grant the requested relief from the Zoning Ordinance.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-689", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Shade Tree Commission", "headline": "Shade Tree Commission to review spring tree programs and two tree work applications", "summary": "The commission will approve March minutes, hear the borough arborist's report on spring tree removal, planting, and maintenance programs, and consider tree work applications at 306 Centennial Avenue and 330 Frederick Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-688", "minutes_url": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-688", "source": "https://www.sewickleyborough.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }