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The Allegheny League of Municipalities (ALOM) is hosting a free public works educational series on September 26th and October 1st. Attendees must choose one of the dates prior to registration. This educational opportunity for public works officials will allow participants to fulfill Operations & Maintenance Plan Training Requirements. Certificates of training completion will be provided. Capacity is limited. The event will take place at Gateway Engineers - 100 McMorris Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. The event includes breakfast and lunch. Those interested in participating may register online here:  As a part of the Intergovernmental Reception's celebration, the QVCOG is seeking to recognize a public servant(s) within one of its seventeen member communities. To nominate a candidate please forward their name, background, and an example of their exemplary public service to Executive Director Conners via email ([email protected]). Nominations will be accepted through August 15th.  The Quaker Valley Council of Governments will host an Intergovernmental Reception on August 28, 2025, at the Edgeworth Club (511 East Drive, Edgeworth PA 15143). The theme of the reception will be to recognize the value of intergovernmental collaboration and those who make it all possible. Details regarding the event can be found below: What: 2025 Quaker Valley COG Intergovernmental Reception When: August 28, 2025; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Where: The Edgeworth Club – 511 East Drive, Edgeworth, PA 15143
The reception will include rotating hors d'oeuvres, small plates, and appetizers. Additionally, an open bar will be available for the entirety of the event. Those interested in registering for the reception can complete the attached form and return with payment to 343 Eicher Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 by August 28th.  
The Allegheny County Conservation District's Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Road (DGLVR) 2025 grant cycle is open, and they are accepting applications through August 31, 2025. At this time, ACCD is specifically looking for dirt and gravel road projects and have approximately $220,000 to award. Further information: ACCD administers the Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Roads (DGLVR) Grant Program in Allegheny County. It provides funds to municipalities and other governmental entities to improve dirt and gravel roads and/or low volume roads. Eligible applicants include municipalities who own roads and are responsible for their maintenance, the PA Game Commission, and County Parks. To start the application process, contact DGLVR Program Manager Riley Kinney at [email protected]. More information can be found at ACCD's website: ACCD | Apply for Funding.  The Quaker Valley Council of Governments will host an Intergovernmental Reception on August 28, 2025, at the Edgeworth Club, 511 East Drive, Edgeworth PA 15143. The theme of the reception will be to recognize the value of intergovernmental collaboration and those who make it all possible. The reception will feature public service recognitions and a charitable raffle benefiting Animal Friends. Guests will have the opportunity to socialize and network throughout the entirety of the event. An open bar will be available from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Event sponsors will be recognized throughout the event. This event’s success is based upon the generosity of vendor sponsorships. To become a sponsor, please complete the order form below and provide a full-color JPG/PNG file of your organization’s preferred logo/advertisement by end of business August 21, 2025 (send via email to [email protected]). In addition to being recognized for supporting the reception’s open bar, sponsors will be included on the QVCOG’s website for a full year. In advance, we thank you for supporting the Quaker Valley Council of Governments and its 17 member communities.
The QVCOG is proud to announce that it has partnered with Amazon Business along with the other Allegheny County COGs to provide a 2-year trial (free of charge) of Business Prime for any interested member municipality. Business Prime unlocks fast, free shipping for most items available on Amazon. Additionally, Allegheny County municipalities will receive exclusive discounted pricing for thousands of commonly ordered items such as printer ink, copy paper, and more! Those interested in participating in the Program simply need to follow the instructions below. I personally registered the QVCOG for an account, and it only took a few minutes. 1. Click on this link: https://a.co/2RMnSjK 2. Log in to your Amazon Business account 3. Enter this code: NYBLAM 4. Activate Business Prime at $0! I have done my best to preemptively address questions that you may have regarding this program below: Question: What if my municipality already has an Amazon Business membership? Answer: When communities that have paid for Prime enroll in this program and accept the free Prime, they will receive a prorated refund for what they have not used of their current, paid Prime membership. Question: What are the different categories of Business Prime Membership? Answer: Business Prime is usually determined by number of users. Participating municipalities can select a membership tier for up to 100 users. Note, each user would fall under the umbrella of your account, but would have their own login, favorites, etc. For QVCOG member communities, the lowest tier for up to 3 users would probably work just fine, but the choice is ultimately your own. When it’s renewal time and the decision is made for each member to pay for their own membership, the current prices are below: Pricing (after trial) $179 up to 3 users $499 up to 10 users $1299 up to 100 users Question: Will my municipality be charged after the trial if the Business Prime membership isn’t cancelled? Answer: Yes. Much like any trial, after the two years of service, the credit card on file will be charged for an additional year of service. Amazon can’t automatically opt you out of your membership before the end date at this point. It is the responsibility of each participating municipality to cancel their individual membership before the trial end date if they do not want to be charged and continue the Business membership. According to our Amazon Account Representatives, participating communities will receive numerous of emails/alerts warning them that they will be charged. If you happen to miss all of those alerts and are charged, per our Account Representatives, it’s easy to cancel and get a refund. Question: Is there a chance that the “free” Business Prime membership could be extended for an additional year(s)? Answer: Yes, there is a chance that participating communities will receive access to this membership at a “free” or reduced rate after year 2. The QVCOG and the 6 other Allegheny County COGs will be working with the Amazon team to determine if the trial of the Program and County-wide municipal expenditures meet a threshold of qualifying our cohort for a rebate to pay for the additional year(s) of the membership. We should have a clearer idea of this later in 2025. Question: Who are my Amazon Business for Local Government Account Representatives? Answer: Every participating community will have access to an account representative(s) that can help you with your account, orders, etc. Their contact information can be found below. Breanne Spring Tessa Sullivan Account Executive, Government Amazon Business Customer Advisor I, Government Phone: 878-788-7771 Phone 617.655.8814 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]  Main Street America and Smart Growth America have partnered with T‑Mobile to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities. With T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grant program, they’re investing big in small towns by awarding up to 100 towns a year with project funding — up to $50,000 each. T‑Mobile is focusing on revitalizing community spaces in towns with 50,000 people or less, and Main Street programs are encouraged to apply. Example projects could include the implementation of technology upgrades at a community library, a refresh of a local park, or the development of a new place where neighbors can connect. Those interested in applying are encouraged to reach out to the QVCOG with a brief description of their proposed project(s). Subsequently, a letter of support will be provided. Applications for this quarter are due Monday, June 30th, by midnight. T-Mobile awards 25 grants each quarter, so there are multiple opportunities to secure funding. For more information, please visit here.  At its June 18th meeting, the QVCOG Board of Delegates unanimously approved the membership application of Sewickley Hills Borough. Subsequently, Sewickley Hills became the QVCOG's 17th member community. The Borough was incorporated in 1958 and is home to 689 residents residing in 263 households, per the 2020 Census. The municipality's footprint is approximately two square miles which includes and is comprised of a mix between suburban residential areas and rural agricultural land areas. The QVCOG is excited to work with Sewickley Hills to build upon current intergovernmental services and programming.  SHACOG is on the cusp of releasing a new bid for rock salt purchasing. As of June 30, 2025, the current contract with Cargill and its option years will expire. Consequently, preparations are under way for a new joint bid that will again create options for a potential multi-year contract. QVCOG member communities who are interested in participating in this purchasing option may do so under the SHACOG Purchasing Alliance. Subsequently, interested communities must complete the Estimated Requirements Survey for the 2025 Rock Salt Bid. This survey is to be completed online and is accessed through the Purchasing Alliance portal at the SHACOG website, www.shacog.com. If you need assistance in accessing or completing the survey, call (412-429-1130) or email ([email protected]) Sue Dawson at the SHACOG office. Note, upon completion of the survey your municipality is bound regardless of who completes the survey. Also be reminded that since all participating municipalities are identified by name in the bid documents, if it is not listed, your municipality will not be eligible to purchase from this bid. You are requested to complete this survey by Wednesday, June 11, 2025.  Recently Ms. Barbara Carrier moved out of Glen Osborne Borough. Subsequently, on May 20, 2025 Ms. Barbara Carrier formally stepped down as the Mayor of the Borough. Per the QVCOG’s Bylaws, an appointed Delegate must either be an elected official or a staff member of the appointing community. With that being the case, Ms. Carrier stepped down from the Board of Delegates with the May 21st meeting being her last. Originally serving as a Delegate beginning in 2016, Barbara has been the President of the QVCOG’s Board since January 2022. In addition to her service to Glen Osborne Borough and the QVCOG Barbara has been a champion of intergovernmental collaboration for the region where she has led the Mayor’s Breakfast Group and worked with local first responders to ensure the safety and well-being of residents and business owners. Ms. Carrier’s insight, wisdom, and experience will be dearly missed. To show the organization’s appreciation of her dedication to public service, an honorary proclamation was unanimously approved by the QVCOG Board of Delegates.  |
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