Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dormont public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
22 issues in parks rec
2027 Recreation Calendar
The borough's big kids event is March 28 at 11 a.m., with a sensory-friendly hunt at 10:30. Football players and firefighters are volunteering, and this year prizes will be raffled at 11:30 so winners are announced on site instead of matched later from sign-in sheets.
Borough email and communications access for rec board
The board lacks access to the Gmail listed on its Facebook page and asked the borough to set up an official rec board email so communications are streamlined and archived.
Home for the Holidays tree lighting
The popular holiday lights contest returns with plans for about 100 reusable yard signs — roughly double last year — after many residents missed the signup. A municipal building pickup-and-return system is proposed to make scaling easier.
Cookies with Santa 2026
The annual Cookies with Santa event on December 5 will move into the church basement alongside Home for the Holidays vendors, with cookie decorating kept. Residents will find Santa and decorating in the Home Room after the parade.
Next Generation Playground Phase 1 construction
The big playground rebuild at Dormont Park is moving on two fronts: a construction RFP for Phase 1 that isn't finished yet, and a $168,553 pavilion purchase for Phase 2 through a state grant that requires work within a year. Council wants the full RFP in hand before advertising it.
Braig Snyder ballfield future after school district pulls access
DABA can no longer use the Dormont Elementary field, so the borough is weighing a quick $10–15,000 fix of the Braig Snyder T-ball field or applying for a Pittsburgh Pirates matching grant for a full Dura Edge conversion (up to $50,000 with the match).
Pool filtration system lifespan
$10,000 for a feasibility study plus new actuator valves should buy the borough about five more years to plan a full filtration room replacement.
Comprehensive Recreation and Park Plan extension
The borough's state-funded recreation plan ran out of time and is getting an extension request; it will stay on the agenda through year's end.
Condolence Resolution for Dr. Richard D. Grubb
Council will formally honor former council member Dr. Richard Grubb, who served 15 years and spent 30 years as a school psychologist helping kids with special needs.
Dormont Street and Music Festival 2026
The festival is on track with stage production, sponsors, safety planning, and vendor logistics all set. Volunteers are still needed — applications are on the borough website.
Recreation Plan Grant Extension and Pashek MTR Award
Dormont has DCNR grant money for a recreation plan but the clock is running out. A state-recommended RFP waiver would let the borough hire Pashek MTR directly and extend the grant one year.
Pride Event Participation and Porchmont Launch
The borough's porch-crawl event is five weeks out, with 26 porches signed up and more expected. Decisions on t-shirts, host bags, signage, and the map deadline will shape how visible and successful the event is.
Recreation Plan RFP
Council moved to advertise the RFP for a borough recreation plan, pending DCNR approval of grant-required terms.
Dormont Pool filtration system failure
Manager Stinner reported the pool passed its county health inspection despite the flooded filter room, with valve replacements still needed and long-term filtration replacement being studied.
Pool filtration system future
The pool's filtration system runs on an eight-hour cycle when modern codes require four to six hours. New valves could buy five to ten years, but pumps are obsolete — a feasibility study and financing plan come next year.
Porchmont 2026 Planning and Host Recruitment
The commission's second annual Porchmont porch-festival is taking shape, with a focus on better outreach to marginalized communities this year. Dormont Arts wants in, a donated painting will anchor the poster, and a save-the-date is targeted for early May to avoid getting lost among other fall events.
Adult movie night rescheduled
The board is piloting a 21-and-up style event: a screening of "10 Things I Hate About You" on July 30 in Hillsdale Park, aimed at giving adults more rec programming since most events skew family-oriented.
Dormont Dash and Street Fair planning
The September race had to move to Sunday, August 30 because the timing company wasn't available. Swag bags are out this year, but the board is chasing food trucks, bagels, and grocery-store sponsorships to keep the post-race experience strong.
Regional pool sharing agreements
Formalized rec-share with Castle Shannon, plus a new temporary deal letting Mt. Lebanon residents use Dormont Pool at $10 per entry while their pool's opening is delayed — a $2-per-visit gain for Dormont.
Movies in the Parking Lot series
Four family movies picked for second Fridays May through August — Zootopia 2, Goat, Dog Man, and Hoppers — with possible animal-themed pre-movie activities. A fifth adult movie night is being explored, pending an insurance rider if beer sales are involved.
Yoga in the Park expansion
Free Saturday yoga returns June 6 and runs through September 19 this year — longer than past seasons — with a library backup for rainy or cold days.
Recreation Board Vacancies
Recreation Board President Johanna Dickman resigned effective January 13, 2026, leaving two open seats. Council plans to post the application process soon and invites applicants to attend a meeting before committing.