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[Highland Park] Fwd: Fw: Improved Website for 2013 Court-Ordered Reassessment Values Available
by Keebler, Emily 23 Jan '12

23 Jan '12

Dear residents and stakeholders of City Council District 7, The Allegheny County website has been updated with useful information about the new reassessment values (building information, comparables used, etc.) and a thorough list of Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.alleghenycounty.us/index.aspx In the email below, you will find a message from County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announcing these changes and sharing additional information. Please help us get this information out to your neighbors. If anyone does not have access to the internet, they are welcome to call our office and we can print up the information and mail it to them. 412-255-2140 Sincerely, Emily Keebler Office of City Councilman Patrick Dowd * * *Emily Keebler **· Office of Patrick Dowd · Pittsburgh City Council District 7* *510 City-County Building · 414 Grant Street · Pittsburgh PA 15219 · 412 255 2140* *emily.keebler(a)pittsburghpa.gov <emily.keebler(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us> · www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7* ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Downs, Amie <Amie.Downs(a)alleghenycounty.us> Date: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 12:05 PM Subject: Fw: Improved Website for 2013 Court-Ordered Reassessment Values Available For your reference/use: *From*: Evanto, Kevin *Sent*: Monday, January 23, 2012 12:02 PM *To*: Evanto, Kevin *Subject*: Improved Website for 2013 Court-Ordered Reassessment Values Available COUNTY OF**** [image: newltrhdTop]**** Rich Fitzgerald**** County Executive**** ALLEGHENY**** ** ** ** ** *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* January 23, 2012**** *CONTACT:* Kevin Evanto**** 412-350-3171 office**** 412-352-4075 cell** ** ** ** ** *Improved Website for 2013 Court-Ordered Reassessment Values Available***** ** ** *PITTSBURGH* – County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced today that an improved website for 2013 court-ordered reassessment values is now available to taxpayers. The site includes full information on each property, including general information, building information, images of the property, and comparables used to set the value. Currently, reassessment information is only available for properties in Pittsburgh and Mt. Oliver. Other municipalities will be added to the site as reassessment notices are mailed pursuant to the court order. It is accessible from the county’s website at www.alleghenycounty.us.**** ** ** “When these values were first released, taxpayers were not given the information they need to fight this reassessment,” said Fitzgerald. “This new site gives taxpayers tools they need, along with information on deadlines for the informal reviews and formal appeals, frequently asked questions that will be constantly updated, a process that allows taxpayers to request data corrections without going through the informal review process, and an avenue to ask additional questions about their property value.” **** ** ** Under the current process set by the court, informal reviews are being used to make corrections to property characteristics. Rather than require property owners to come to downtown Pittsburgh for a review, County Executive Fitzgerald has established a process that allows taxpayers to submit data corrections via e-mail to the Office of Property Assessments. Such submissions will be reviewed and confirmed, but may not automatically result in changes. Changes that are made may increase or decrease a property’s assessed value. In some cases, an assessor will visit the property to verify the data and will adjust the value, up or down, based on what he or she observes.**** ** ** “When the court took over directing the reassessment earlier this month, I vowed to make any and all information available to taxpayers that they may need or want to fight their reassessment,” said Fitzgerald. “This is just the first step in what I expect to be many in providing tools to property owners in the county.” **** ** ** Last week, Fitzgerald urged taxpayers to join him in this fight by calling on their municipalities and school districts to enact resolutions calling for a stop to the court-ordered reassessment, as well as for action by the General Assembly for a moratorium and comprehensive, statewide solution. Residents are also being encouraged to contact their State Representative, State Senator and the Governor. A website, “Fight the Fight,” has been launched to track which municipalities and school districts have enacted resolutions, as well as those taxing bodies that have intervened in the ongoing lawsuit. The website also provides meeting information for municipalities and school districts, as well as contact information for members of the General Assembly and the Governor. It can be found at www.alleghenycounty.us/FightTheFight.**** ** ** “We continue to hear that this is a local decision and a local issue,” add Fitzgerald. “By working together with our municipalities and school districts, we can show the State Legislature that we are unified in our request to put an end to court-ordered reassessments in Allegheny County.”** ** ** ** # # #**** ** ** ** ** Office of the County Executive** 101 Courthouse • 436 Grant Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15219**** Phone (412) 350-6500 • Fax (412) 350-6512**** www.alleghenycounty.us • executive(a)alleghenycounty.us**** ** ** ** **

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[Highland Park] Seeking Campaign Volunteers
by Teri Rucker 23 Jan '12

23 Jan '12

Dear Neighbors: Disclaimer: This message is seeking volunteers for the Obama campaign, so if you are not interested, pardon the interruption and feel free to delete the message now. If interested, keep reading. I have been named Highland Park Neighborhood Coordinator for the Obama campaign and I am looking for folks who would like to get involved to help re-elect the president. We are looking for people to get involved on a variety of levels and who can offer as much or as little time as they have to spare. If you are interested, please respond to this message with the best times and way to get in touch. We have an important deadline coming up and could use some help ASAP, but also will need support up to November, so if you're busy now we can always use some help later. Please be advised that neither the neighborhood nor the listserv is in any way endorsing a political candidate, but the list is merely a forum to reach out to interested individuals in the neighborhood. I hope that those supporting a different candidate will also find this means of communication useful. Thanks, Teri

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[Highland Park] Blood Pressure Monitor Needed
by Jennifer Jones 23 Jan '12

23 Jan '12

Hi all, I need to get a blood pressure monitor and before buying wanted to know if any of you had one that I could have/buy? I prefer an electronic one for either the wrist or upper arm. Also, if anyone has had to buy any of these, I appreciate recommendations for which brand/where? Thanks, Jen

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[Highland Park] Room for Lease
by C.Heather Kropf 23 Jan '12

23 Jan '12

Hi neighbors, One of our office spaces has opened up for lease at the Nuin Center on Bryant Street. It comes with a few subleases already in place so you would not be paying the full room rent. First month's rent is free. The room available is on our first floor, and comes with free wireless, security, discounts on use of our group rooms, plenty of off-street parking for your clients, plus other amenities. Currently it's fully, and beautifully, furnished. If you are looking for a place to start your holistic wellness business, or need room to expand, please be in touch for a tour. We would also be very open to quiet professionals in other fields. In addition, we are happy to announce many sublease opportunities recently available. If you are only in need of 1 day/week to practice your business (massage therapist, writers, counselors, etc.) we also have a large number of fully furnished spaces, including some rooms with a bodywork table, where you may practice away from your home. Make your inquiries to me, Heather Kropf, at 412-661-6108 or info(a)nuincenter.com. Thanks all! Heather for The Nuin Center 5655 Bryant Street Pittsburgh PA 15206 www.nuincenter.com

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[Highland Park] Arms Reach Mini Co-Sleeper and other baby items for sale
by Jennifer Defoe 23 Jan '12

23 Jan '12

Hello, I have a few baby items for sale, pics attached. Arms Reach Mini Co-Sleeper $75.00 We bought this co-sleeper off the listserve a few months ago. It is in very great condition and was only used by us a few times. Has the leg extension kit and two sheets, one brand new ($200.00 value). Ergo Heart to Heart Infant Insert $10.00 Insert for use with Ergo infant carrier and babies up to 5 months. Very lightly used. Bjorn Classic Infant Carrier $30.00 Lightly used, good condition. Summer Infant's Baby Bather $10.00 Mesh seat that fits into sinks and tubs, nice for bathing newborns. Thanks, feel free to email me with any questions! Jennifer

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[Highland Park] in need of a capenter
by Dee J 23 Jan '12

23 Jan '12

i need an interior entrance doorway installed. I have a whole house that I am converting to a duplex (upstairs and downstairs) and i am separating the first floor apt from the second floor apt and need a entrance to the 2nd floor apt installed. Any recommendations for help would be appreciated thanks!

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[Highland Park] 2 recommendations
by olga watkins 23 Jan '12

23 Jan '12

I replied to this post on the list serv last week- Hello. My name is Marcia Kass. I am a chiropractor working in the Coronado Offices at Centre & Aiken in Shadyside. You can find me recommended on Angie's List. I work a long time with my patients, doing deep muscle work prior to adjustments. I am a caring person who listens carefully to my patients and who works closely with them to improve their health problems. I can be reached at 412.681.9767. My address is 500 S. Aiken Avenue, Ste. 104, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Please call for an appointment; there are no walk-in visits available. Thank you so much for inquiring! *I highly recommend Dr. Kass! She helped me with a really painful rib injury. She is a little pricey for self pay but She was definitely worth it. I would have paid ten times more to be out of pain. She accepts most insurances and she really knows what she's doing! If you are looking for a chiropractor, please give her a call.* * * Also, we had the Chicken and Artichoke pizza and hot wings from *Park Place Pub. *They're using fresh, hand-tossed dough and it's very good. Beer, Bloody Mary, Pizza and Wings, $32. They have a respectable beer selection. We just need to get some Philadelphia Brewing beers on there and it will be perfect. We had a very attentive and friendly server too. Some great things so close to home! Have a good week! *Olga* * * - *January 28 at NOLA on the Square in Market Square<http://www.nolaonthesquare.com/> * *10pm to 1am, no cover charge, FREE valet parking* * * *www.olgawatkinsband.com* *www.facebook.com/theolgawatkinsband www.twitter.com/olgawatkinsband **www.youtube.com/olgawatkins* * Olga Watkins, Diva, 412-716-5119 Go ahead...Google me. The Olga Watkins Band The fresh fusion of original blues, soul, R&B, funk and jazz *

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[Highland Park] Kids Keens Size 6 Pink
by Sofia Sunseri 22 Jan '12

22 Jan '12

These were worn for two summers. They have a lot of play remaining in them. $10 http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=832843002&tid=plpn000611&kwi…

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[Highland Park] Size 2t boys clothing: free
by Michelle Wahila 22 Jan '12

22 Jan '12

I have one box full of clothes that are mostly size 2t. Please let me know if you are interested and I will leave them out for you. Thanks, Michelle

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[Highland Park] Easter decorations
by KIMBERLY SWARTZ 22 Jan '12

22 Jan '12

I am letting go of my Easter decorations, lots of cute stuff kjs9459(a)verizon.net 412-443-410

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