W. Penn revisits safety at municipal building

West Penn Township intends to improve safety measures at its municipal building.

Supervisor Ted Bogosh at Monday morning’s board of supervisors meeting reiterated that he would like to see a security window in the door of the township office.

Bogosh said he’s worried about someone, not necessarily from the community, or not in their right mind, entering the office and causing problems.

He said the reason for his request is targeted at “anyone who might cause harm” to any of the township’s office staff.

But Supervisor Tim Houser had other thoughts.

“I’m really not in favor of it,” Houser said. “I don’t see the need for it at this time.”

Township secretary Katie Orlick was asked whether she felt the need for increased safety.

Orlick said she’s worked in both environments.

“I don’t have a preference,” Orlick said. “I don’t feel threatened at all.”

Board Chairman Tony Prudenti then weighed in on the situation.

“I like that we’re open to the public,” Prudenti said.

However, resident David Lapinsky said he believes the township should do all it can to protect the people who work in the township.

Prudenti said he would rather look at a buzzer for the door.

Bogosh said he’s “just concerned about some security there.”

Earlier this month, Bogosh suggested the board look at a bullet-resistant window, which would cost about $300.