Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in North Huntingdon public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
13 issues
Annual Board Reorganization and Leadership Appointments
Seats are opening on township boards and commissions. The board will discuss how to fill them — and residents interested in serving should pay attention.
Proposed Data Center Ordinance
Township officials are drafting rules governing where and how data centers can operate, as large facilities draw interest across the region. The rules could affect noise, power use, and future development patterns.
No Left Turn Off Billott Onto Route 30
Commissioner Hempel wants the township to consider banning left turns from Billott onto busy Route 30 — a safety idea at a spot drivers know well. It's only discussion at this stage, not a decision.
Road Maintenance and Traffic Safety Concerns
Commissioner Hempel wants the township to consider banning left turns from Billott onto busy Route 30 — a safety idea at a spot drivers know well. It's only discussion at this stage, not a decision.
2027 Preliminary Budget Discussions
The board continues working through the draft 2027 budget, which determines spending on services, roads, and police — and ultimately your tax bill. No final decisions yet; this is a discussion stage.
Act 21 of 2026 — COLA for Retired Police Officers
A new state law provides cost-of-living increases to retired municipal police officers, and the board will discuss how North Huntingdon implements it.
LSA Statewide Grant Application
The township plans to seek a Local Share Account statewide grant, funded by gaming revenue, to support a local project. Details of the project aren't spelled out in the agenda.
Variance request for 8611 Walnut Street property
The St. Joseph Polish Benevolent Society wants relief from three R-1 zoning standards — lot area, rear yard depth, and lot coverage — for its Walnut Street parcel. The board's decision could allow construction or expansion that wouldn't otherwise fit the zoning rules.
Kenwood Estates residential lot creation
The Kenwood Estates plan would combine four existing parcels into two residential lots. Neighbors may be interested in how lot configurations and density in the area change.
Route 30 commercial lot subdivision (DeNunzio Properties)
DeNunzio Properties wants to split one existing C-1 commercial parcel along Route 30 into two lots. How that corridor parcel gets divided could affect future commercial development and traffic along Route 30.
Stormwater Management and Infrastructure Repairs
Residents from Herold Drive raised serious concerns about recurring flooding and undersized pipes destroying their properties. The township is planning pipe replacements and surveying, but some fixes require private property easements.
Solid Waste and Recycling Contract Renewal
The township is reviewing its solid waste and recycling services, which impacts household trash collection and recycling rates for residents.
Cellular Tower Ground Lease at Colonial Manor Road
Kendall Communications wants to build a cell tower on township property at 1221 Colonial Manor Road. Staff recommends rejecting the developer's 99-year easement offer in favor of a stricter 10-year lease with higher monthly rent and built-in annual increases.