Monroeville Government Watchtower

12/03/2015

The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania says that reciting the Lord's Prayer before Monroeville Council meetings is unconstitutional and will consider suing the municipality ...

04/25/2015

We should all support our neighbors in Plum. Reach out to any friends you have there and lend an ear to listen to their issues. They have a terrible situation going on in their community. Their children have been placed in several awful circumstances and they do not deserve to suffer at the hands of people that are supposed to protect them. Who are these parents and children supposed to turn to for guidance and protection? They have been victimized by incompetent school administrators, pe*******ac teachers, and now the children feel threatened by the police! Even if the assembly yesterday was taken out of context, the people in charge were responsible for the assembly and should have ensured there was no chance that these kids would be more traumatized by the disturbing events going on in that community. Even if you don't know anybody in Plum, let's send some positive thoughts and healing prayers to that community. They are our neighbors and could use the support during the ongoing investigation and recovery of their community!

04/22/2015

There have been a lot of comments on the recent Wingharts incident and we would like to add our two cents. Our first concern is about the shady business practices of the owner. While it is not illegal to switch venues between your two businesses, it is illegal to be over the occupancy level of your establishment and it is also illegal to "risk a catastrophe". Dictionary. com provides the meaning of catastrophe, and we would agree that they're description of a catastrophe fits what happened at Wingharts. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/catastrophe?s=t
Is there no way that the owner of Wingharts can be charged with this? or with being over the occupancy limit? If so, is he being charged? If not, why not?
With all the morally reprehensible events surrounding Monroeville lately, we feel it is of the utmost importance to take action to the fullest extent of the law. We cannot ignore the situation or be lax in our response, therefore allowing other people to feel it is permissible to perform deviant behavior in our community. Finger pointing and excuses are not enough to deter this type of activity from occurring again.
If somebody in Monroeville violates the law, charge them! If you need to monitor social media, then do it! If the occupancy of a building is in question, then have a prepared response to handle the situation! Take proactive steps to ensure the safety of your community and its property. Let everybody know that breaking our laws and disturbing our community will not be tolerated. The days of reactive responses are over. We can no longer sit back comfortably and hope that bad things do not happen here. They are happening, we need to be prepared and follow through with severe penalties for those that break the law in Monroeville!

Catastrophe definition, a sudden and widespread disaster: the catastrophe of war. See more.

04/16/2015

http://triblive.com/neighborhoods/yourmonroeville/yourmonroevillemore/8148290-74/park-adkins-series

A film production team will transform a park in a Monroeville residential neighborhood into the scene of a Kentucky clan's struggle for its way of ...

04/16/2015

http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2015/04/15/TV-reality-series-Yinzers-All3Media-Mayor-Bill-Peduto/stories/201504150214

Viewers who complain about a dearth of Pittsburgh accents on TV may find salvation in a prospective reality TV series should it come to fruition. Production company All3Media, makers of CBS’s “Undercover Boss,” have put out a casting notice seeking “the ‘Modern Family’ of Pittsburgh for a television…

03/18/2015

This could be interesting!

A severe solar storm smacked Earth with a surprisingly big geomagnetic jolt Tuesday, potentially affecting power grids and GPS tracking while pushing the colorful northern lights farther south, federal forecasters said.

03/06/2015

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Arrest warrants were being prepared for the parents of a 13-year-old boy who walked into the Pitcairn police station wearing only jeans and a T-shirt, claiming that his parents kicked him outside into the freezing cold as a punishment Friday.

02/08/2015

Multiple reports indicate there was a shooting inside the Monroeville Mall Saturday night.

02/02/2015

Monroeville officials have reached a stalemate in negotiations with police representatives during attempts to reach a new collective-bargaining agreement, as municipal officials expect a tight ...

01/30/2015

If you are not already helping an elderly or disabled person with their snow removal and would like to volunteer, please call the number provided. It's for all over Allegheny County not just the city. Snow removal for the elderly/disabled houses is just as important as our own. They may not get out, but somebody may need to safely get in to them with meals, meds, or emergency equipment! Also, if you are in need of a snow angel, please call and arrange one! People do care and will help!

Volunteers clear snow for their older neighbors.

01/26/2015

So, the problems stem back a few years with another questionable Councilman? What a way to skirt around a question! A true politician in action. The lady asked you if you were a racist Mr. Johns. She did not ask you if you were going to have a "nervous breakdown" because of a rumor mill! You perpetuate the rumor mill when you state " I have heard things about your son", etc. Answer the lady's question Councilman Johns!
http://youtu.be/LQX9km6fMz0

A resident questions 4th Ward Councilman Johns regarding some racial comments attributed to him.

01/25/2015

Anybody recognize the young man on the right? Why,it's Councilman Caliari!!! Being photographed using obscene gestures in front of a Confederate flag can be attributed to youthful indiscretion. However, to post such a picture on your FB page as an elected government official is just plain ignorance! Not only is the hand gesture offensive to a lot of your constituents, but there are also red flags raised with some people about that particular flag. A picture like this should have remained in your memory box, not publicly displayed. Do you not care that you are offending the tax payers of Monroeville, Councilman? Wait that was a rhetorical question, because flipping us the bird is your answer! Caliari's picture clearly displays his attitude. It says F*** You Taxpayers of Monroeville! Wonder if he has lawn jockeys too?