The Overlook
News from Fineview & Perry Hilltop
October 2026 · Issue No. 31
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31st Fineview Step Challenge in the Books
160 steppers from 25 towns and cities took on Fineview’s five-mile course on October 3.
Community · Page 1
Read Story$400k for Childcare Center at 2610 Perrysville
A $400,000 state grant supports the transformation of a long-vacant American Legion hall into a childcare center.
Neighborhood Investment · Page 2
Read StoryBoard Election Results
Meet the newly elected and returning Fineview and Perry Hilltop board members.
Council News · Pages 1–2
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- Community · Page 131st Fineview Step Challenge in the Books160 steppers from 25 towns and cities took on Fineview’s five-mile course on October 3.
- Neighborhood Investment · Page 2$400k for Childcare Center at 2610 PerrysvilleA $400,000 state grant supports the transformation of a long-vacant American Legion hall into a childcare center.
- Council News · Pages 1–2Board Election ResultsMeet the newly elected and returning Fineview and Perry Hilltop board members.
- Council News · Page 2We’re Hiring!The October edition announced a search for the next Executive Director of the Fineview and Perry Hilltop Citizens Councils.
- Events Archive · Page 2Spooky, Scary InfoHalloween information as published in the October 2026 newsletter.
- Community Care · Page 2New “Mommy Maintenance” Group at Allegheny DwellingsA resident-led group creates space for the mental and physical health of nurturers.
- Local Business · Page 2Your Ad Here?Fineview and Perry Hilltop businesses were invited to advertise in The Overlook for $25 per issue.
- Neighborhood Updates · Pages 1, 4Committee BriefsUpdates from the Housing Working Group, Litter Brigade, and Gardening Club.
- Neighborhood Updates · Page 4Real Estate TrackerProperty transactions reported in the October edition, covering August and September.
- Public Safety · Page 3Did You Know That…The October edition shared ways to connect with the Northside Zone 1 Public Safety Council.
- Get Involved · Page 3Join or Renew Your Membership to Receive This Newsletter by Mail!Membership supports the councils and brings The Overlook to your mailbox.
- City News · Page 3 · PublicSourceO’Connor Budget Means Big Changes for Housing, Anti-Violence FundingAn excerpt attributed to Charlie Wolfson of PublicSource examines the mayor’s proposed 2027 budget.
- Events · Pages 1, 2, 4Upcoming EventsMeetings and events as listed in the October 2026 edition.
- Photo of the Month · Page 4Photo of the MonthThe volunteers and staff behind another Fineview Step Challenge.
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