Monday, February 24, 2025, 11:43AM |  35°
MENU
Advertisement
1
MORE

New park in Ross may have tails along with trails

Dominique Hildebrand/Post-Gazett

New park in Ross may have tails along with trails

People may be allowed to bring dogs to the newest park in Ross.

The new park — Short Line Hollow Park on Cemetery Lane adjacent to the township’s public works facility — consists of walking and biking trails and will have its grand opening from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 21.  

Township commissioners on Monday introduced an amendment that would provide the “mechanism” to allow dogs in the park, commissioners President Jeremy Shaffer said.

Advertisement

No specifics have been decided on what restrictions might be placed on dogs, and commissioners would still have to amend the rules for an individual park. They are expected to vote on the amendment on Oct. 16.

No other parks in Ross are being considered for the change to allow dogs.

A crime prevention meeting focusing on Halloween safety will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 in the township building.

The township will host a public meeting on how to make the township friendlier for pedestrians and bicyclists. The meeting will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 5 in the township building.

Advertisement

Michael Baker International is consulting with the township on pedestrian and bike safety, and its work is funded by grants from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County, the county Health Department and the Richard King Mellon Foundation.

Commissioners agreed to donate the township’s share of a piece of property on Jacks Run Road to the county. The property had been taken over for back taxes and was jointly owned by the county, township and North Hills School District. 

The county Department of Public Works needs the property to store supplies and equipment for the replacement of the Jacks Run Bridge. The school district donated its portion last month.

Sandy Trozzo, freelance writer: suburbanliving@post-gazette.com.

First Published: October 5, 2017, 4:48 p.m.

RELATED
SHOW COMMENTS (0)  
Join the Conversation
Commenting policy | How to Report Abuse
If you would like your comment to be considered for a published letter to the editor, please send it to letters@post-gazette.com. Letters must be under 250 words and may be edited for length and clarity.
Partners
Advertisement
Protesters gathered at the corner of Murray and Forbes avenues to speak out against the Trump administration's policies on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Squirrel Hill.
1
news
‘We will fight back’: Hundreds rally in Squirrel Hill in opposition of Trump, Musk and president’s administration
This undated photo provided by the Denver Police Department shows Andrew Duarte who served as a Denver police officer from 2017 to 2022.
2
news
Officer killed in York hospital shootout was PennWest California graduate
Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden catches a pass against Ohio State during the second half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.
3
sports
Which positions are strong and weak at NFL combine? And how will Steelers approach this draft?
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
4
sports
Jason Mackey: Why the Andrew Heaney signing makes sense and what it could mean for the Pirates
Mississippi defensive tackle Walter Nolen (2) reacts after a sack against Wake Fores during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
5
sports
Steelers NFL draft big board: Best fits on defensive line
 (Dominique Hildebrand/Post-Gazett)
Dominique Hildebrand/Post-Gazett
Advertisement
LATEST local
Advertisement
TOP
Email a Story