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Library and public-safety reports: May library use, fire and police activity, and upcoming community events
Summary
Library Director Christine McIntosh reported 9,140 visitors to the library in May, extensive program attendance and cultural partnerships; Chief Arnold and Deputy Chief Huntsselman summarized police and fire activity and promoted upcoming community events and programs.
Officials delivered regular reports and event announcements at the July 13 Bethel Park council meeting.
Library Director Christine McIntosh said the library saw 9,140 visitors in May (about 326 visitors per operating day), with 18,272 physical items and 7,472 electronic items borrowed; if patrons had purchased those items the replacement cost for May would be about $669,000. McIntosh reported 66 on-site and 164 outreach programs that drew nearly 3,000 attendees, and promoted the Bethel Park Fantastic 4 Charities arts & music festival on July 25, experience kits for local museums and the Rad Pass partnership. She thanked municipal staff for event support and noted shuttle arrangements and limited parking for the festival.
Police Chief Arnold said the borough's dispatch center switched to Allegheny County 911 at 8 a.m. and described the transition as smooth with no service interruptions. He reminded residents about Paul Miller's law on distracted driving, e-bike age and parental liability rules, and announced a school-supply drive and the annual National Night Out on Aug. 4.
Deputy Chief Rob Huntsselman provided the fire department report for June: 75 incidents (including 30 fire/CO alarms, 15 electrical issues, five structure fires—largely cooking incidents—five motor vehicle crashes, four elevator rescues and five brush/vegetation fires). He reported responding man-hours (187), event man-hours (360) and trainee hours (288) for a June total of 835 man-hours, and announced a Citizens Fire Academy in September.
Borough Manager Miss Denney reminded residents that the farmers market is in its 25th anniversary year and noted current road work schedules and the recreation department's new CivicPlus software for reservations. Mayor Allen highlighted concerts, an opening-night reception and a yard-waste drop-off day.
