Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Baldwin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in public safety with medium priority
Switch from PlateSmart to Viper contract
After a closed-door session, council terminated the PlateSmart agreement and signed on with Viper instead — likely tied to traffic/speed-enforcement camera technology.
School zone safety improvements
Crews added stop bars, crosswalks, and fresh signage around the main school route — Manhasset, Wallace, Kathleen, Pleasantview, Marianne — to keep kids and bus stops safe.
E-bike safety at Churchview Gardens
A resident reported unsafe e-bike riding through the apartment complex, worried about kids and pedestrians. The chief's advice: call 911 when spotted, and ask the property manager to post no-e-bike signs.
EMS Billing and Insurance Reimbursement
Council discussed a problem where insurers like Highmark pay patients directly instead of the ambulance service, and some patients pocket the money — a case in Shaler allegedly kept $30,000 from EMS. Dee said his own family had to forward a $1,200 check to Baldwin EMS.
Proposed Snow Angel Program
After dozens of calls from elderly residents buried in snow, the borough and Baldwin-Whitehall School District are exploring a program where students shovel walks and driveways to earn community service hours. Early stages, but council loved it.