State representatives who cover the Plum, Oakmont and Verona area were sworn in on New Year's Day.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 late Tuesday night.
Oakmont officials expect to end the year with a surplus.
Borough officials approved a final 2013 budget.
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Council approved a final budget on Wednesday.
Plum Councilman Keith Nowalk addressed the Plum School Board about school safety on Tuesday.
The administration has gotten the go-ahead to negotiate agreements for the demolition of a current school and construction of a new school.
Here's a roundup of items discussed at last week's council meeting.
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Officials are expected to vote on a budget on Wednesday, Dec. 19.
The tentative 2013 budget for Verona doesn't include a tax increase, but some borough officials want a more thorough document.
Officials are saying this is a "long time coming."
Four new public works employees will begin in January, while two will retire next year.
Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas D. Checque, 28, died of combat related injuries sustained Dec. 8 while supporting operations in Afghanistan.
The number is needed to determine the borough's 2013 property tax revenue.
Officials discussed Riverside Park hours, parking on the boulevard and more last week.
New recreation space could be open to the public next summer.
The county's tax rate will be 4.73 mills in 2013.
The Oakmont Recreation Board recommended that council consider allowing alcohol in the park for special events, but the idea was turned down.
A part-time police officer resigned, another was hired and officials discussed painting road lines and curbs.
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The move will cut credit hours for adjunct faculty and temporary part-timers to avoid full-time status but will not affect permanent part-time workers who are already eligible for the college's health care plan.
The 2013 preliminary Plum budget holds the line on taxes, but residents might pay $5 more per month in sanitation fees.
Council agreed to temporarily increase parking limits in the business district and prohibit left turns from Advance Way onto Allegheny Avenue.
Verona officials approved two contracts with Oakmont Water Authority Tuesday night.
Verona officials must fix a storm sewer near Center Avenue before the work begins.
Officials do not anticipate increasing the millage rate for 2013.
According to the Tribune Review, borough council members and the public safety officials debated over the police budget on Monday.
Here's a look at how Plum, Oakmont and Verona residents voted during the 2012 general election.
The district covers Plum Borough.
Longtime state Rep. Joe Markosek (D-25) will continue his work in the House of Representatives.
Incumbent Tony DeLuca beat Lawrence Paladin on Tuesday night.
State Rep. Frank Dermody (D-33) has been re-elected.
Democrats also win PA Auditor General, Treasurer, and Attorney General races.
These results are unofficial and will become official upon certification by the Allegheny/Westmoreland County Board of Elections.
Here's a simple, easy way to locate your polling place in Plum, Oakmont and Verona.
There will also be a Green Party entry for President/Vice President.
Here are the bios for the Democratic and Republican candidates.