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01.08.12

Five newly-elected members of Avalon Council -- including two who won their seats through write-in votes -- were sworn in at Monday’s reorganization of the borough’s government.

Incumbents Ralph Cortese, Vicki Donnelly and Patrick Narcisi were administered the oath of office by Mayor David Haslett. Joining them were the winners of write-in votes in November, Joshua Klicker and John Vetterly.

Ed Repp and Narcisi were returned to their positions as council president and vice president, respectively.

11.18.11

Ben Avon feels “backdraft”

Even as a new fire services contract for Ben Avon Heights was being accepted by Avalon Council Tuesday evening, Ben Avon officials were feeling the loss and the “backdraft” for the role some officials may have played in the decision.

In selecting Avalon to provide fire services after 15 years of contracting with Ben Avon, Heights officials last week stated unequivocally that they were changing not only to save a couple thousand dollars each year, but because of the “negotiating tactics of Ben Avon Council.”

05.13.11

Primary features lots of races

In addition to the alcohol referendum on the Bellevue primary election ballot, there are quite a few other races across the North Boroughs that will have to be decided.

Although registered Independents normally cannot vote in primaries, they will be able to cast their votes in Bellevue for the referendum only.

03.19.10

Avalon on Facebook

With some hesitation, Avalon Council voted Tuesday to create a Facebook page for the borough.

Council member Jonathan Bernstein volunteered to create a profile on the social-networking Web site so that immediate information could be posted for all the borough's "friends," something he said was not as effective if done through the borough's new Web site.

Bernstein said that the profile would be open to everyone, and would not contain any opinions expressed by Avalon officials. The public would be able to post comments and opinions, however.

01.08.10

Avalon Council gets new members, president

Three new members were sworn in to seats on Avalon Council last Monday evening, including one who was just recently named the winner of a council seat by what was probably the lowest number of votes ever.

While Jonathan Bernstein and Thomas Lloyd Jr. were on the November ballot along with incumbents Ed Repp and Ralph Cortese, David Dixon was declared the winner of a council seat for which there were no candidates on the ballot. Dixon received four write-in votes, which was enough to beat out incumbent Albert Wurst, who received only three.

10.23.09

News Briefs

Northgate H1N1 vaccinations The Northgate School District has announced dates for H1N1 vaccinations for students in grades 5-12.

Superintendent Dr. Reggie Bonfield said, at the school board's regular meeting on Monday, that students in grades 9-12 will be able to receive the vaccine on Monday, Oct. 26, and Monday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 7 p.m.

Bonfield said that students in grades 5-8, who are 10 years old or older, will be able to receive the vaccine on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 2 to 7 p.m.