Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Baldwin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in parks rec with low priority
Trunk or Treat time change dispute
Volunteers pushed back on moving Trunk or Treat from 2–4 p.m. to 4–6 p.m. Council will revisit the change in September with input from Councilman Brown and the volunteers — the food truck booking may be affected.
Love Your Library Month and library strength
The library is financially healthy, fine-free, and busy — 12% of Baldwin residents have checked out a book this year. September donations get matched by the Jack Buncher Foundation.
Holiday Celebration Moves to Saturday
Council backed moving the annual Kiwanis holiday festival from Friday, December 11 to Saturday, December 12, rebranding it as 'Light Up Baldwin' with LED luminaries and a courtyard light tunnel to boost attendance.
Pool concession freezer failures
Dead exhaust fans have made the snack shack so hot the freezers can't keep ice cream frozen — no frozen treats at the pool until further notice. Replacement fans will be bid for next year.
Springdale Park vandalism
Vandals trashed Springdale Park — playground equipment had to be repaired, backboards repainted, and a drainage pipe fixed. With no cameras or power at the hidden neighborhood park, catching culprits is tough, though a similar Elm Leaf case recently went to court successfully.
Log Cabin dated to 1834-1835
A University of Pittsburgh tree-ring study found the Log Cabin's logs were cut in late summer 1834 and the cabin built around 1835 — a nearly 200-year-old local landmark.