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06.24.11

Way-finding

Bellevue, Avalon and Ben Avon have approved application for grant funds and matching expenditures for a study to determine how signage may be improve the boroughs, with Ben Avon’s vote on the reluctant side.

Each of the three municipalities will have to contribute about $1,600 towards the study.

Approved by Bellevue Council at its June 14 meeting, the project was approved by Avalon Council in a 6-1 vote and Ben Avon Council in a 4-1 vote on Tuesday.

10.30.09

Bellevue to fill 5 council seats

With five council seats to be filled, the Nov. 3 general election is an important one for Bellevue. There are contests to be decided in each of the borough's three wards.

First Ward

Voters will choose two representatives from among four candidates running for council in the first ward. Incumbents Jane Braunlich (Democrat) and Kathleen Coder (Republican) are joined on their respective ballots by newcomers Susan Schafer and David Piet.

08.07.09

Bellevue approves joint zoning code

Bellevue has become the first of three local municipalities to adopt a joint zoning code, paving the way for the state’s first successful implementation of a multi-jurisdictional zoning effort.

Adoption of the code, which grew from the completion of a joint comprehensive plan, is in its final stages, with Avalon and Ben Avon borough councils slated to take action later this month on the code already approved by Allegheny County.