Due to a recent resignation, there is an open seat on Borough Council. Please submit a letter of interest via email to manager@sharpsburgborough.com or drop it off at the Administrative Office (1611 Main Street) by 9am on Wednesday, August 26. Please address your letter to Borough Council. Pease plan on attending the August business meeting to be interviewed by Council. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 27 at 6:30pm in Council Chambers, located at 1611 Main Street.

We are hiring in the Department of Public Works! Please visit our employment page for the job description and instructions on how to apply.

The cooling center will operate in Council Chambers, located at 1611 Main Street, beginning Tuesday, June 30 and lasting until Thursday, July 2. It will be open from 8am until 4pm each day. We will have water available.

Please check on your neighbors, drinks plenty of water, and stay cool!

On June 25, 2026, Borough Council adopted the first ever Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. This important document will help guide investment of limited resources over the next several decades. Please visit the Planning page.

Duquesne Light Company Urging Customers to Prepare for Extreme Heat

Prolonged high temperatures can increase stress on the electric grid,

potentially resulting in power outages

PITTSBURGH — Experts are forecasting extreme heat for the Pittsburgh region beginning today, Monday, June 29, through at least Friday, July 3. With temperatures expected to rise into the mid-90s with a heat index of more than 100 degrees, Duquesne Light Company (DLC) is urging customers to take steps now to prepare for both the heat and the possibility of power outages. Even in the absence of severe storms, prolonged high temperatures can strain the electric grid and lead to potential service interruptions.

In response to this forecast, DLC is increasing staffing to ensure that any outages are safely restored as quickly as possible.

Important Reminders

Customers can follow these steps to stay safe and cool:

• Ensure that cell phones and other necessary electronics are fully charged.
• Drink plenty of water and have ice handy to use for cooling packs.
• Keep supplies in an emergency preparedness kit, including water bottles, non-perishable food, first-aid supplies, flashlights and a battery-powered radio.
• Sign up for outage notifications through your DLC account.

In the event of an outage:

• Avoid opening refrigerator and freezer doors. Food will stay frozen in a fully loaded freezer for 36-48 hours if the door remains closed.
• Use flashlights or battery-operated lanterns for emergency lighting. Avoid using candles or other potential fire hazards.
• Seek a location with air conditioning when possible. To help combat the heat, the city of Pittsburgh is opening five cooling centers from Monday, June 29, through Thursday, July 2. For residents outside of city limits, reach out to your local municipality for up-to-date information on nearby cooling centers.

Customers should always call 9-1-1 for any emergency medical issues that could be impacted by an outage. Because of the intense heat that is forecasted, DLC also advises checking on elderly family members, friends and neighbors who live alone.

Reporting Outages

Any customers who experience an outage can report it on DuquesneLight.com or through the company’s free mobile app. Those without internet access can report an outage by calling 888-393-7100.