Tarentum Borough is proud to announce the official renaming of the RedCat Corner (215 Corbet Street) to Anuszek Commons in honor of Mark Anuszek, whose decades of service and quiet leadership helped shape our community for the better. Please join us for a dedication ceremony onSaturday, June 21, 2025 at Read more
Tarentum Borough is announcing the immediate closure of the 4th Avenue Bridge over Bull Creek following the sudden development of a sinkhole directly adjacent to the structure. After a site inspection, our engineering team confirmed that a storm sewer line beneath the roadway has collapsed, causing ground instability and posing Read more
As of June 3, 2025, Tarentum Borough has demolished its 66th blighted property since 2019. This milestone reflects our continued commitment to aggressively addressing urban blight and establishes Tarentum as one of the most proactive communities in Allegheny County. Blighted properties create serious problems. They lower property values, attract criminal Read more
Meet Officer Kilo: the newest (and furriest) member of the Tarentum Police Department! He’s got a nose for justice, a tail that won’t quit, and he’s ready to serve and protect… with pawsitive determination
Dear Tarentum Residents, Memorial Day offers us a meaningful opportunity to pause, reflect, and remember. It is a day when communities across the country come together to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. This day carries a deeper personal meaning for many Read more
Tarentum Borough typically opens the Spray Park on or around Memorial Day, depending on weather conditions. This year, the timeline has been slightly delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. Earlier this spring, the Spray Park fence sustained damage from a vehicle accident. Because the fence is a specialty item, it has Read more
We Promised to Keep You Informed — Here’s Where Things Stand In our previous letter to residents, the Borough explained the TTHMs (Total Trihalomethanes) issue in our water system and committed to keeping the community informed as we work through the challenges. This article serves as an update on our Read more
We’re Hiring – Help Reimagine Tarentum’s Water System! Due to recent retirements and internal promotions, Tarentum Borough is reshaping its water system to ensure reliability, flexibility, and long-term sustainability. We’re building a modern utility team with built-in redundancy and future-focused leadership, and we want you on board. 🔹 Now Hiring: Read more
Looking for a hands-on, outdoor job this summer? Join the Tarentum Borough Public Works Department and make a difference in your community! 🛠️ Position Details: Part-Time | 30 hours/week through September 30, 2025 Pay: $15.00/hour Openings: 2 positions available Must be 18 or older by date of hire This is Read more
Tarentum is proud to be the only Borough in Allegheny County that operates both an electric and water utility system; a rare responsibility we take seriously. This past week, our electric system performed exceptionally well thanks to proactive planning and upgrades. Unfortunately, our water system, which is significantly older, continues Read more