Murrysville creates ‘do-not-knock’ list for residents to opt out of most types of soliciting
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Murrysville residents now can opt out of most types of solicitation through a “do-not-knock” list that will be given to anyone applying for a solicitation license.
Council voted 7-0 to approve an updated version of its peddling and soliciting ordinance to give residents the ability to restrict who can walk up and knock on their doors.
Residents can either choose to display a “No Soliciting” sign (80 square inches or less) on their front door, or they can notify the municipality in writing and be added to the no-knock list.
Exemptions from the list include:
• Farmers selling their own produce
• Those 18 and younger who are taking orders for or delivering newspapers; doing grass cutting, yard work or snow removal; offering pet watching services, greeting cards, candy, sandwiches and bakery products; and doing similar activities
• Boy Scout and Girl Scout fundraising drives and those by similar organizations
• Garage sales by residents
• Religious, charitable and political organizations, societies, associations and corporations, as long as their primary purpose is expressing philosophical beliefs and not selling goods and merchandise
• School and/or athletic groups soliciting support for Murrysville-based organizations
For those who acquire a permit, the hours will be from 10 a.m. to dusk, with no soliciting on Sundays or major state and federal holidays.
Official resignation
Jim Morrison is officially Murrysville’s former chief administrator, but he is still working on telling the mayor.
“I still owe the mayor a letter of resignation,” he said with a smile at Murrysville Council’s meeting Wednesday. “I’ve started it twice this week.”
Morrison will be replaced by former Tarentum borough manager and Westmoreland County native Michael Nestico. His retirement was officially effective June 6, and he now will devote his time to serving as Murrysville’s director of community development.
“You all know how I feel about the community and the support I’ve received from both elected officials and residents,” Morrison said.
Morrison served two stints as chief administrator, first from 1993 to 1997, then from 2009 through this year.
Alcohol permits at clubhouse
Council voted 7-0 to allow alcohol permits to be granted for events at the new Murrysville Community Park clubhouse off Farm Road.
Morrison said there have been no issues in the past at other municipal venues that grant alcohol permits. The clubhouse is designed for gatherings of 50 or fewer people.
“That place is going to be a really nice venue for meetings and parties,” Councilman Mac McKenna said. “I was very impressed with how it turned out.”