(Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Curtis Walsh)

(New Brighton, PA)  The New Brighton Borough Council held a meeting tonight and went over a variety of topics on the agenda.  The borough started off by approving multiple ordinances. Ordinance 1261 which will require a permit for the use of portable dumpsters and storage pods on public roads, as well as the requirement of placing a pad on the road under the unit. The dumpster or pods will also need to be removed within a set time limit.  Ordinance 1262 will amend the current ordinance on public nuisances to add additional language of what all can be considered a public nuisance.  Ordinance 1263 and 1264 will add stop signs and a speed limit decrease, respectively.  A 3 way stop sign will be added on Grove Ave. at 8th Street and Thorn Street.  The speed limit of Grove Ave. will be lowered from 25 mph to 15 mph.  The Council then went on to approve the purchase of a new public works pickup, a 2021 Chevy Silverado at the cost of $32,055 as well as to approve the public sale of their current truck, a 2007 GMC Sierra.  Also on the agenda was the denial event request for Big Rock Park.  The event was being organized as a benefit and would have featured family friendly performances by local musicians and writers.  The borough stated that they do not allow performances in Big Park Park, as they create a “party atmosphere”. They also stated that they have denied multiple other requests for similar type events.  Lastly, council approved Jacob Jacobs to paint a new mural in Big Rock Park, which will replace the fading current one.  The new one will also incorporate the town colors of crimson and gold.