Hello Neighbors! We will have two interesting speakers at this week's community meeting: 1. *The Parks Conservancy *will be presenting information and answering questions about the proposed Parks Plan and ballot initiative. If passed, the ballot initiative would increase the millage rate to fund improved park safety, increased fair funding and access, and upgraded maintenance and facilities for all existing city parks. The Conservancy is conducting information sessions across the city to inform people about this important vote. If you cannot attend our meeting but want to learn more, check out the FAQs here: https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/415693/PPC_FAQ-1.pdf and their information session schedule here: https://www.pittsburghparks.org/parksplan 2. *PWSA *will provide information on the rising main project which will connect the two Highland Park reservoirs and replace the small pump house at the north end of Negley. They will also unveil preliminary designs for the new building which will be larger and set further back from the road from the existing building. Construction will begin sometime mid-2020. The meeting will be this Thursday, October 17, at 7 pm at St. Andrew's church. Pizza and a supervised kids' activity table will be provided. Also, *there's still time to sign up for a free tree! * The HPCC and Tree Pittsburgh are sponsoring a tree giveaway for Highland Park residents on November 2nd. Tree species that you can pick from may include river birch, sycamore, kousa dogwood, american hornbeam, and redbud. Saplings will be in two gallon pots for you to plant on your property: one per person, up to two per household. Sign up in advance to be guaranteed a tree. See the attached flyer or the HPCC website for information on how to register. Hope to see you there! Stephanie Walsh HPCC President -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>