Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Baldwin public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads
2025 and 2026 Road and Storm Sewer Improvements
Six months into the new flow-based sewage billing baseline, Baldwin's share is running at 34 percent — good news for the 2027 budget. Streets Run Phase 2 lining is done and Missionary Drive storm sewer is half built.
Municipal Building Walkway Improvements
The county finally authorized the municipal building walkway project; bidding should be out and awarded before October.
Winter Salt Supply Strategy
After a record snowy, cold winter (14 inches over normal), the borough is rationing road salt for the next six weeks due to a regional supply shortage. Crews earned broad praise for the storm response.
Baptist Road PennDOT Project
PennDOT will rebuild Baptist Road from Hamilton to Provost starting spring 2026 through 2028 — with detours — overlapping Streets Run Road work and the Route 51 corridor project. Expect traffic headaches.