White Oak council will vote on the proposed increase next week.

Potential price increases for admission to Heritage Hill Park Pool in White Oak will be voted on April 20.

Following discussions at Monday’s workshop meeting, council decided to propose about a $5 increase for resident and resident senior passes. Prices for non-residents and non-resident senior prices may rise $20 from last year.

“We’re not making much additional revenue off of this, but that’s not really the point,” Councilwoman Amanda DePaulis said. “We’ve been keeping the rates so low for so long. If we make any increase, at least we’re making progress.”

Residential season passes would rise to $80, while non-resident season passes would be $120.

Senior passes are proposed to increase to $40, and non-resident senior passes at $80.

Proof of residency is required for resident passes. Season pass holders get five guest passes for $40.

General admission is staying at $15. There is free admission to children under 5, and all children under 14 have to be accompanied by an adult.

White Oak pool opens for the 2026 season on Memorial Day, May 25, for season pass holders. No daily admission patrons will be allowed at the pool until June 8.

More pass details will be discussed at next Monday’s regular meeting.

Demolition updates

Demolition progress is occurring with several blighted properties in the borough.

In 2024, the McKeesport Area School Board approved the district’s sale of the former White Oak School to Velleo Companies for $200,000.

Mayor Ina Jean Marton has been asking for updates on the demolition process, and the borough received notice Monday from Allegheny County that the school will be demolished after receiving clearance.

“They have their notice to proceed, and they have their permit to do the asbestos abatement,” Borough Manager John Palyo said. “They have not yet applied for their building for demolition purposes.”

The borough also received a $35,000 grant from Allegheny County to demolish up to four homes in the borough, Borough Engineer Robert Roach of Penn E&R said last month.

The properties at 8 Allen Way, 2172 Lewis St. and 610 and 612 Osborne St. were condemned last year. Council voted unanimously to declare them dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary and unfit for human habitation or occupancy.

According to solicitor Ashley Puchalski, 612 Osborne St. is last on the pri-

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