Welcome to the website for the Borough of Forest Hills,a charming community nestled in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA. Newcomers and long-time residents alike say Forest Hills is a perfect balance of intimate neighborhoods and major metropolitan access.
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Please click here for the PennDot website where you will find information on travel advisories, road closures and detours affecting the Parkway and other area roads.2013 Budget
Council approved a final 2013 Budget and Capital Improvements Plan at its January 16, 2013 meeting. To view the budget click here.Council made the following adjustments to taxes and fees:- Reduced the millage rate from 8.35 mills to 8.0; 1 mill of the 8 mill rate will fund the road improvement program.The borough’s tax ordinance for 2013 specifies that should the borough receive funds in excess of the anti-windfall provisions those funds will be escrowed in a separate account until all appeals are settled and will be used only for paying refunds for 2013 appeals and providing a refund or tax credit. See the ordinance on the 2013 budget page.
- Approved a motion that permitted a 5% increase in revenues if necessary.
- Increased the sewer fee to $4.75/thousand gallons to meet the requirements of the consent order imposed on all ALCOSAN communities.
- Increased the trash fee by $4 annually for both regular rate payers and those seniors who qualify for the county tax program
Mission and Vision Statements
Council completed both Mission and Vision Statements for the borough at its meeting on February 20, 2013. That document can be accessed by clicking here. The statements were developed as part of council's strategic planning process started in 2010 with input from employees, board members and Forest Hills citizens. Council will use these statements and the values and principles identified during the process to guide the borough into the future. Information, principles and values that guided council remain an active part of council’s view of the future and can be accessed by clicking here.Volunteer for the Borough
The borough continues to seek volunteers to serve on various boards and committees (e.g., planning commission, zoning hearing board, code appeals board, etc.) and asks interested residents to contact the manager at the borough office for further information or submit a letter of interest and bio or resume to the office. Your participation helps to keep the borough a liveable and vibrant community. We need the help of local residents to fill these positions and provide input on a number of local government activities. Please volunteer. Further information on various boards can be found by clicking here or on volunteers under the website’s Site Index page link above.Items Inside:
- 2019 Borough Centennial information
- Strategic Planning draft report discussed at the left side of this page and found by clicking here.
- Introducing Link Age-to-Age, a new community program designed to connect Forest Hills Neighbors with local resources and services. For more information about Link Age-to-Age or the many services available for local seniors contact the Forest Hills Senior Center at 412-824-5610.
- Click the link for information on the sanitary sewer consent decree that the borough and all ALCOSAN communities are required to follow.
- Learn how to install a rain barrel & find other useful environmental information
- County Health Dept. warning on foxes and potentially rabid animals. See also an article from the Post Gazette on animal control and rabies incidents in SWPA.
- County Health Dept. Advisory on West Nile Virus due to earlier-than-usual detection in Pittsburgh's East End.
Can't Find Something?
Try clicking on the site index link (here or above). Commonly sought items are listed in alphabetical order. Links to many common areas can also be found on the "information for residents" tab above.
We'd enjoy hearing your opinions about the site. You may email the Borough webmaster or call us at the phone number below. We are unable to respond to individual emails.
Complaints/comments/questions on other issues are not accepted via email. Please click comments for information.Click here to see the established policy on the borough website.
Current Legal Notices
Public Notices And New Or Modified Ordinances Will Appear In This Space
Click here to see the legal ad placed in the Tribune Review covering the proposed ordinance for the keeping of chickens and bees.The complete proposed Bee and Chicken Ordinance can be found here.
Memorial Day Trash Collection Notice
There will be no trash collection on Memorial Day. Trash and Recycling collections will be delayed by one day starting on the holiday and for the remainder of the week.How Does The Borough Handle Yard Waste Collection?
Yard waste is defined by the borough as: Leaves, cuttings, trimmings and clippings from trees, bushes and other plants, garden residues, and chipped shrubbery, but does not include grass clippings.The borough allows residents to deposit yard waste at a location behind the public works garage. The borough crew will collect the material and deposit it into a dumpster for recycling. Residents may place the material beside the dumpster in the rear parking area behind the public works garage near the salt storage shed. Long branches and material should be cut to a smaller length, about 3 foot long maximum. Questions? Call Public Works at 412-351-7330 x. 207
FOREST HILLS TENNIS COURT RESURFACING BEGINNING JULY
The borough will be doing major construction on the tennis courts this year. Even though we will try and do everything possible to make the upcoming project run as smooth as possible, there are going to be changes mainly around the upper level of the facility-the grass area near the entrance booth and lodge, and some of the parking lot due to transporting construction equipment back and forth to the courts. Also, the volleyball court will be closed during construction. This construction is scheduled to begin sometime during the month of July and will continue beyond Labor Day.Tennis players are permitted to play on the courts before construction begins, but because the courts are not in the best shape, players are doing so at their own risk. The lower level (swimming pool) will most probably not be directly affected other than construction noise.
We apologize for this inconvenience and hope that everyone who visits the pool this year will understand that the outcome will produce new and safe courts for everyone to enjoy the game of tennis. Thank you.
Tree City Times Summer Issue Now Available
The Summer Issue of the Tree City Times is now available here or anytime by clicking on the Tree City Times link at the top of the page. You can check it on-line or print a copy to have for quick reference.Fire Services Fee
For a copy of Ordinance 1015 establishing the fee click here.For a sample bill with directions and information click here.