Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dormont public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
11 issues in parks rec with medium priority
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.