The Borough has recently received several questions about why Tarentum generally adjusts its electric rates once per year, while surrounding investor-owned utilities, commonly called IOUs, may adjust portions of their rates more frequently. The surrounding investor owned utilities increased their electric rates in June 2026. Tarentum Borough Electric did not Read more
Thank you to our residents for your continued support and effort in helping protect and improve the Borough’s electric system. Although approximately 10 homes lost power during yesterday’s storm, the overall number of outages in the Borough has declined over the past four years. That progress is not an accident. Read more
We’re Hiring – Help Build Tarentum’s Future! Tarentum Borough is hiring two (2) Public Works Laborers to join our Public Works team and help maintain the streets, parks, utilities, public spaces, and infrastructure that residents rely on every day. Tarentum is in the midst of a major transformation, including new Read more
The Borough of Tarentum is pleased to announce that the Tarentum Spray Park will officially open for the 2026 summer season on Friday, May 22, 2026. The spray park will operate daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM throughout the summer season. The updated hours were implemented to help support Read more
Overview Tarentum Borough will officially transition to a new utility billing and payment platform from BS&A Software on June 1, 2026, as the Borough’s current utility billing system contract comes to an end. The transition is part of a broader effort to modernize customer service, improve online access, and provide Read more
REMINDER: Hydrant flushing will occur over the next two weeks. This important maintenance is necessary to ensure water quality and remove sediment buildup in the distribution system. Flushing helps maintain proper water flow and pressure throughout the Borough and allows us to identify and repair any issues in our system. Read more
The Tarentum Recreation Board has just released Issue #12 of the Tarentum Borough Magazine. The magazine contains articles, upcoming events, business information and community history. Hard copies are available at the Tarentum Borough building and surrounding local businesses. You can find the previous issues at https://tarentumboro.com/recreation. If you have an Read more
Creation of the Alle-Kiski Emergency Services Authority On March 25, 2026, the Borough of Tarentum, alongside Harrison Township and Brackenridge Borough, officially voted to create the Alle-Kiski Emergency Services Authority. This milestone represents a regional commitment to stabilizing EMS services, addressing long-term funding and staffing challenges, and ensuring reliable emergency Read more
Public service happens everywhere, not just in big cities or state capitals. Tarentum is proud to see two of its leaders, Council President Scott Dadowski and Borough Manager Dwight Boddorf, recognized at the state and national level. It’s a reflection of the people of this community and a reminder that Read more