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Monday, December 17, 2012

Democrats Nominate Dan Miller for Matt Smith's State House Seat

The Allegheny County Democratic Committee unanimously nominated Dan Miller of Mt. Lebanon to run for the vacancy left by Matt Smith after he won his state Senate seat.

The Allegheny County Democratic Committee unanimously nominated Dan Miller of Mt. Lebanon to run for the vacancy in the 42nd House District on Sunday night. Miller, who is a former Mt. Lebanon Commissioner and a current volunteer firefighter, lives with his wife and son in Mt. Lebanon. Miller will run for the spot in a special election for the 42nd state House District after Matt Smith won the 37th state Senate seat in November.  “We are excited to nominate and recommend Dan to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party Executive Board and look forward to electing him as our next State Representative,” Allegheny County Democratic Chair Nancy Patton Mills said. The Republicans have yet to say who they will put forward to challenge for the seat. Like…

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

More News on the Bedner Property Issue

On Monday, July 9, the Bridgeville Borough Council learned of a law on the books that prevents a closed road to reopen without the consent of the residents.

Bridgeville is geting the upper hand in its dispute with Upper St. Clair over the Bedner property issue. In the July 9 meeting, after a short executive session, the Bridgeville council voted not to act on the Bedner petition. According to the council, the borough does not have the right to the property in question. Solicitor Richard Ferris said, "Any street not open for 21 years cannot reopen without the consent of 51 percent of the owners." Solicitor Richard Ferris introduced the public to Thomas McDermott, an attorney form Gaitens, Tucceri and Nicholas, who was counsel on the matter. The borough council voted on April 9 to move forward with a petition by Neil Lyons, a neighbor who lives next to the small patch of grass near a farm gate, …

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