NOTICE OF REFERENDUM ELECTION
Notice is hereby given pursuant to 53 Pa.C.S. § 2952 that a referendum election will be held in the Borough of Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of submitting the following question to the qualified electors of the Borough of Braddock:
Shall Article 2, Section 204 of the Home Rule Charter of the Borough of Braddock be amended to provide that Borough Council members shall receive compensation on a per-meeting basis based on their attendance at twelve (12) regularly scheduled annual Borough Council meetings subject to excused absences?
The Allegheny County Elections Division has prepared the following
Explanation of Ballot Question:
The proposed change to Braddock’s Home Rule Charter would require that Borough Council members attend the 12 regularly scheduled monthly council meetings in order to receive a monthly payment for their service. The ordinance states that some absences may be excused but does not specify what constitutes a valid excuse. Council members currently receive payment regardless of their attendance.
Date of Election: November 3, 2026
Polling Hours: Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Polling Places: The election will be conducted at the following polling locations:
– Ward 1: Lundine Apartments Lobby, 125 Corey Ave., Braddock, PA 15104
– Ward 2: Braddock Boro. Bldg., Council Chambers, 415 Sixth St., Braddock, PA 15104
– Ward 3: New Hope Baptist Church, 445 Sixth St., Braddock, PA 15104
All qualified electors registered to vote in the Borough of Braddock as of October 19, 2026, are eligible to vote in this referendum election.
For questions regarding the referendum election, please contact:
Louis Ransom, Jr.
Borough Manager
Borough of Braddock
415 Sixth St., Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1018
admin@braddockborough.com
Special Election notices will be posted at each polling place on the day of the election.
PUBLIC NOTICE
OPENING OF WAITING LISTS
Effective Monday, October 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) will be accepting pre-applications online ONLY for the following Project-Based Voucher Site-Based Communities:
• Larimer Pointe – (3-bedroom units only) – 429 Larimer Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
• Manchester Commons – (1-bedroom units only) – Multiple Addresses in Manchester Community, 15233
• Sandstone Quarry – (3-bedroom units only) – 1660 Sandusky Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Not all households will be eligible for the specific bedroom size units listed for each of the communities, as the age, gender, relationships and number of household members affect the number of bedrooms for which a household is eligible. Income and eligibility restrictions of the Housing Choice Voucher Program apply.
Pre-applications for the above communities will be accepted online ONLY at: www.hacp.org and can be submitted from any computer, laptop or smartphone with internet access. No pre-applications will be accepted before 8:00 a.m., Monday, October 12, 2026. Printed pre-applications will not be available at any of the HACP properties or offices.
Position on the waiting list/s will be determined based upon date and time the completed pre-application/s is/are accepted by the on-line system.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodation to submit a pre-application can contact the HACP Disability Compliance Office at: 412-456-5282/TTY: 711.
Additional information is available by contacting the HACP Occupancy Department at: 412-456-5030, or by visiting our website at: www.hacp.org.
This event is for Project-Based Vouchers for the specific communities listed above ONLY and is separate from the HACP Housing Choice Voucher and Low-Income Public Housing Programs.
PUBLIC NOTICE
CLOSING OF WAITING LISTS
Effective Friday, October 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., the HACP will close the following Project-Based Voucher Program waiting lists:
• City’s Edge
• Elmer Williams Square
• Hillcrest Senior Residences
• Lemington Senior Housing
• Skyline Terrace
• The Reed Senior Housing – (1-bedroom)
No pre-applications will be accepted for these waiting lists after the closing date and time.
Public Notice will be provided when the HACP determines to reopen these specific waiting lists.
Effective Friday, October 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., the HACP will close the following community waiting list:
• Christopher Smith Terrace
No pre-applications will be accepted for this waiting list after the closing date and time.
Public Notice will be provided when the HACP determines to reopen this specific waiting list.
OFFICIAL WILKINSBURG
BOROUGH NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Borough Council of the Borough of Wilkinsburg will consider adopting Ordinance # 26-003 at the regular meeting of Borough Council held on November 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at 605 Ross Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 with a public hearing on this matter on 10/21/26 at 6 PM at the same location.
ORDINANCE # 26-003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WILKINSBURG, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO INCREASE THE EARNED INCOME TAX RATE FROM 1% TO 2% FOR RESIDENTS AND FROM 0% TO 1% FOR NON-RESIDENTS COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2027 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2027 AND CONTINUING IN EFFECT FOR EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, UNLESS OTHERWISE REVISED BY ORDINANCE OF THE WILKINSBURG COUNCIL.
The complete text may be examined daily during regular business hours in the Office of the
Borough Manager.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Wilkinsburg Finance Committee will hold a public information meeting on the proposed earned income tax increase on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers (2nd Floor), 605 Ross Ave., Wilkinsburg, PA 15221.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 1212 Madison Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15212, on 10/21/2026 @ 1:30pm. For Xavier James 1026, Samantha Payne 2022, Gregory Covington 4020, Crystal Watts 6031, and OhsobeautifulEventPlanning 6068. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 111 Hickory Grade Road Bridgeville PA 15017, October 21, 2026, at 12:30 PM. Alexis Trout 3222. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 2016 Lebanon Rd, West Mifflin, PA 15122 on October 21st, 2026 at 11:45am. Timothy Clien B035, Alexa Stephans C204, Tawonda Graciano CC251, Dezah Thomas D606, Doreen Defrancesco D715. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s Lien at the location indicated: 3200 Park Manor Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15205 on October 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm. 2053 Dorrian Glenn; 3312 Natalya Smarra. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will be holding a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 700 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203 on October 21, 2026 at 12:15pm. 4086 Craig Thomas. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 880 Saw Mill Run Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15226 on October 21, 2026 at 1:15pm. Sam Parker 1047, Felicia Austin 1081, Crystal Rogers 1092, Kelly Brandt 1100, Shatera Linnen 2168. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a Public Auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated:
902 Brinton Road Pittsburgh PA 15221. October 21, 2026 at 11:30am. For Carol Simek 2046, Tanequa Jackson 1119, Modesty Jones 3094, Latisha Abram 3105, Desirea Jones 3251 and Keith Brockman 2109. The auction will be advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at location indicated:
6400 Hamilton Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15206, October 21, 2026 at 1:45pm. Shanice Saunders-2129, Seazon Ponti-Drummond-3040, DeAnna
Bennerman-3058, Tanesha Taylor-L034. The auction will be listed and advertised on
www.storagetreasures.com.
Purchases must be paid with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 141 N Braddock Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15208 on October 21th, 2026 at 11:00 AM. R & R Elite Services- 1157A, Tahjeira (Gig) Small-2029, Richard Henry- 3308A. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
AVALON BOROUGH ADVERTISEMENT
2018 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor
The Council of the Borough of Avalon, at its September 15, 2026, meeting, authorized the sale of a 2018 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor via public auction. The auction runs from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026, through 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026. Interested parties can view the listing at www.municibid.com, Listing #86187037. At the conclusion of the auction, the vehicle will be awarded to the highest bidder, provided the reserve price is met. The municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The vehicle is being sold as is, where is, with no warranties, express or implied. For questions or to schedule a time to inspect the vehicle, please contact Dale Regrut, Superintendent, Avalon Borough Department of Public Works at (412) 761-5959 or dregrut@boroughofavalon.org.
Borough of Avalon
Lorraine Makatura, Secretary
AVALON BOROUGH
ADVERTISEMENT
2018 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPTOR
The Council of the Borough of Avalon, at its September 15, 2026, meeting, authorized the sale of a 2018 Ford Explorer Police
Interceptor via public auction. The auction runs from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026, through 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026. Interested parties can view the listing at www.municibid.com,
Listing #86187037. At the conclusion of the auction, the vehicle will be awarded to the highest bidder,
provided the reserve price is met. The municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The vehicle is being sold as is, where is, with no warranties, express or implied. For questions or to schedule a time to inspect the vehicle, please contact Dale Regrut, Superintendent,
Avalon Borough Department of Public Works at (412) 761-5959
or dregrut@boroughofavalon.org.
Borough of Avalon
Lorraine Makatura, Secretary
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on October 13, 2026, at 7:00 o’clock
PM at the Braddock Borough Municipal Building, 415 6th Street, Braddock, Pennsylvania, the Council of the Borough of Braddock, Allegheny
County, Pennsylvania will act on an Ordinance which requires apartment buildings and multifamily residential properties containing three or more dwelling units to provide and maintain one dumpster.
The following is the Title of the complete body of the ordinance:
OFFICIAL
BOROUGH OF BRADDOCK
ALLEGHENY COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH
OF BRADDOCK, ALLEGHENY
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA REQUIRING
APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES CONTAINING THREE OR MORE DWELLING UNITS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ONE DUMPSTER, ESTABLISHING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
The general public can provide comments as to the content of the proposed codification at the public hearing at the time and place set forth in this Notice
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on October 13, 2026, at 7:00 o’clock PM at the Braddock Borough Municipal Building, 415 6th Street, Braddock, Pennsylvania, the Council of the Borough of Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania will act on an Ordinance which establishes security and public safety requirements for qualifying special events and requires special event permit applicants and permit holders to submit proof of adequate security for qualifying special events.
The following is the Title of the complete body of the ordinance:
OFFICIAL
BOROUGH OF BRADDOCK
ALLEGHENY COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BRADDOCK, ALLEGHENY
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ESTABLISHING SECURITY AND
PUBLIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
FOR QUALIFYING SPECIAL EVENTS, REQUIRING SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICANTS AND PERMIT HOLDERS TO SUBMIT PROOF OF ADEQUATE SECURITY, ESTABLISHING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
The general public can provide comments as to the content of the proposed codification at the public hearing at the time and place set forth in this Notice.
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on
October 13, 2026, at 7:00 o’clock PM at the Braddock Borough Municipal Building, 415 6th Street, Braddock, Pennsylvania, the Council of the Borough of Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania will act on an Ordinance which establishes hours of operation for Clara Davis Friendship Park and prohibits the unauthorized presence and leaving, storing, placing, or abandoning of personal property at Clara Davis Friendship Park during closed hours. The Ordinance in its entirety will be on display in the Borough of Braddock’s Municipal Building and shall be available for view during normal business hours.
The following is the Title of the complete body of the ordinance:
OFFICIAL
BOROUGH OF BRADDOCK
ALLEGHENY COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BRADDOCK, ALLEGHENY
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ESTABLISHING HOURS OF
OPERATION FOR CLARA DAVIS
FRIENDSHIP PARK, PROHIBITING UNAUTHORIZED PRESENCE AND THE LEAVING, STORING, PLACING, OR ABANDONING OF PERSONAL PROPERTY DURING CLOSED HOURS,
ESTABLISHING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS,
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
The general public can provide comments as to the content of the proposed codification at the public hearing at the time and place set forth in this Notice.