Welcome to the Borough of Sewickley Heights
238 Country Club Road, Sewickley, Pa 15143
(412) 741-5119
About
Sewickley Heights Borough is located in southwestern Pennsylvania, approximately fifteen miles west of the City of Pittsburgh. It is easily accessed by using the Mt. Nebo exit from Interstate 79. The Pittsburgh International Airport is less than a 30-minute drive away.
The Borough Hall is located on the grounds of the Allegheny Country Club. Traveling west off the Mt. Nebo exit, follow Blackburn Road to a stop sign. Make a left and continue to follow the main road, then turn right onto Country Club Road. At the end of Country Club Road, proceed straight onto the Allegheny Country Club grounds. The Borough Hall is the first building on the left. The Police Department and Council Chambers are located on the first floor; the Administrative Offices are located on the second floor.
History
Sewickley Heights is a borough on the northern shore of the Ohio River tucked into a diverse landscape known regionally for its hiking and bridle paths. About fifteen miles west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sewickley Heights was once the haven for wealthy businessmen from the city. The 1920s and 30s saw the heyday of this exclusive area, with lavish cottages dotting hilltops separated by huge, picturesque tracts of woods and fields. Since then, many of the original estates have been subdivided; the mansions have been demolished, leaving an abundance of nostalgic walls, gates, gatehouses, and outbuildings reminiscent of an earlier era. Traditions and memories have been established in this storied place that inspire the Borough and its residents. READ MORE
Today
Today, Sewickley Heights is one of the most desirable communities in the region, and it continues to attract new residents, many of whom wish to construct new homes. This trend is likely to continue as the community grows in popularity. Sewickley Heights is a unique place. Elements of the cultural landscape include scenic landscapes such as meadows, pastures, and tree rows and historic artifacts such as rock walls, pillars, and fences. The cultural landscape in Sewickley Heights, as well as the historic structures, formed the basis for the 1989 decision by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to grant Historic District Status to a significant portion of the Borough. Today you can see old and new come together in a rich and beautiful setting to make Sewickley Heights what it is today.
Pattern Book
Living in Sewickley Heights must begin with an understanding of the Sewickley Heights Pattern Book. Borough residents are encouraged to become familiar with this resource and new residents should contact the Borough for a complimentary copy. A Pattern Book is a design guideline. The role of the Pattern Book is to preserve community character by encouraging development that is consistent with the existing cultural landscape. It is a user-friendly tool intended to guide decision making, rather than to dictate outcomes. The Pattern Book is designed to complement existing Borough documents such as the Comprehensive Plan, Borough Ordinances, and Vision Plan. Users will include citizens, landowners, home builders, developers, and real estate agents. PATTERN BOOK
Legal Notices
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - APRIL 1, 2025
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation begins work on Way Hollow Road Landslide Mitigation and Road Reconstruction to reconnect communities The Borough of Sewickley Heights and Edgeworth Borough, PA, March 20, 2025 – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has contracted Allison Park Construction to complete the reconstruction of Way Hollow Road in the Borough of Sewickley Heights and Edgeworth Borough. A series of active landslides forced Way Hollow Road’s closure on January 24, 2020, disrupting a critical thoroughfare for residents of both communities and the Sewickley area, and increasing traffic volumes on local roads through residential neighborhoods. Since that time, Borough Managers and elected officials from both communities, along with Representative Valerie Gaydos and Senator Devlin Robinson, worked with PennDOT District 11 to develop a solution to open the roadway. The engineered solution will use micro-piles throughout the roadways with reinforced soil slopes in landslide areas, drainage improvements, and final roadway reconstruction. PennDOT anticipates the Way Hollow Road project to be substantially complete by the end 2025. Once complete, the roadway will be turned over to the local municipalities along with an annual stipend for maintenance. Local management of the roadway will provide for timely mitigation of any future issues and ensure that this critical throughfare remains open for area residents to utilize year round.
PUBLIC NOTICE
BOROUGH OF SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT
ELIGIBILITY LIST EXAMINATION
The Borough of Sewickley Heights Civil Service Commission seeks applicants to establish an eligibility list for the position of full-time police officer for the Borough of Sewickley Heights. Application packets are available at the Office of the Borough Manager/Secretary located at the Borough Hall, 238 Country Club Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 during regular business hours Monday through Friday.
In order to satisfy the general qualifications for the position, an applicant must be a citizen of the United States and must be a minimum 21 years of age, must have graduated from an accredited high school or have an equivalent education acceptable to the Borough’s Civil Service Commission, must have graduated from a recognized police academy or school, must be Act 120 certified at the time of appointment, must be eligible to carry a firearm and must be free from conviction of a disqualifying crime in accordance with the Police Officers Education and Training Program of Title 37 of the Pennsylvania Code, must hold current CPR/AED certification, must be medically fit for the performance of the duties of a police officer, must be of good moral character, and must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Benefits include employer funded healthcare, paid leave, paid sick leave and personal leave, ten holidays per year, life insurance, and the option to enroll in a 457B retirement fund maintained by the Borough. Starting salary is $85,117.54, with the contract base salary achieved after four years.
Completed applications must be filed by 12:00 p.m. on January 10, 2025 in the Office of the Borough Manager/Secretary located at the Borough Hall, 238 Country Club Road, Sewickley, PA 15143. There is no fee for filing an application.
The written examination is scheduled for January 24, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at the Borough Hall, 238 Country Club Road, Sewickley, PA 15143. All applicants who meet the general qualifications for the position will be notified in writing at least three days before the written exam.
The Borough of Sewickley Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Notice to be advertised/Proof of Publication: Thursday, December 26, 2024.
LEGAL NOTICE
THE BOROUGH OF SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS
BOROUGH COUNCIL
Notice is given that the regular meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Sewickley Heights for the year 2025 will be held the third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m. prevailing time at the Sewickley Heights Borough Hall, 238 Country Club Road, Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, on the following dates:
January 20, 2025 July 21, 2025
February 17, 2025 August 18, 2025
March 17, 2025 September 15, 2025
April 21, 2025 October 20, 2025
May 19, 2025 November 17, 2025
June 16, 2025 December 15, 2025
The Borough of Sewickley Heights
By: Nathan A. Briggs
Borough Manager/Secretary
LEGAL NOTICE
THE BOROUGH OF SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS
HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
Notice is given that the regular meeting of the Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) of the Borough of Sewickley Heights for the year 2025 will be held on the Thursday after the second Monday of the Month, at 4:15 p.m. prevailing time at the Sewickley Heights History Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, on the following dates:
January 16, 2025 July 17, 2025
February 13, 2025 August 14, 2025
March 13, 2025 September 11, 2025
April 17, 2025 October 16, 2025
May 15, 2025 November 13, 2025
June 12, 2025 December 11, 2025
Nathan A. Briggs
Borough Manager/Secretary
LEGAL NOTICE
THE BOROUGH OF SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice is given that the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the Borough of Sewickley Heights for the year 2025 will be held the Thursday after the first Monday of every other month beginning in January of the calendar year at 5:00 p.m. prevailing time at the Sewickley Heights Borough Hall, 238 Country Club Road, Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, on the following dates:
January 9, 2025 July 10, 2025
March 6, 2025 September 4, 2025
May 8, 2025 November 6, 2025
The Borough of Sewickley Heights
By: Nathan A. Briggs
Borough Manager/Secretary
LEGAL NOTICE
THE BOROUGH OF SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS
PARK COMMISSION
Notice is given that the regular meeting of the Park Commission of the Borough of Sewickley Heights for the year 2025 will be held the first Tuesday of January, February, March, and September at 6:00 p.m. prevailing time at the Sewickley Heights Borough Hall, 238 Country Club Road, Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, on the following dates:
January 7, 2025
February 4, 2025
March 4, 2025
September 2, 2025
The Borough of Sewickley Heights
By: Nathan A. Briggs
Borough Manager/Secretary
BOROUGH OF SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE
The Borough of Sewickley Heights will be offering for sale a Kustom Signals SMART Trailer to the highest bidder on the Municibid online auction website (https://municibid.com) starting November 18, 2024 at 5:00 pm and ending December 2, 2024 at 5:00 pm prevailing local time. Terms and conditions regarding the sale of this vehicle will be available on the Municibid online auction website. For more details, please contact the Borough.
Nathan A. Briggs
Borough Manager
BOROUGH OF SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE
The Borough of Sewickley Heights will be offering for sale a 2010 Ford F-350 to the highest bidder on the Municibid online auction website (https://municibid.com) starting November 18, 2024 at 5:00 pm and ending December 2, 2024 at 5:00 pm prevailing local time. Terms and conditions regarding the sale of this vehicle will be available on the Municibid online auction website. For more details, please contact the Borough.
Nathan A. Briggs
Borough Manager