Gynecologic oncologist Dr. John T. Comerci Jr. has begun practicing at St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon, enhancing the hospital's comprehensive services within its Cancer Care Center.

A gynecologic oncologist is an obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of women with cancer of the reproductive organs.

A surgeon, Dr. Comerci, of Sewickley, is trained in all of the effective forms of treatment of gynecologic cancers. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, with a subspecialty certification in gynecologic oncology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. For more information, call 412-942-5700 or visit www.stclair.org.

Council Monday night voted not to extend the contract for tax collection with Central Tax Bureau of Pa.

The municipality will go back to using McMurray-based Jordan Tax Service effective Jan. 1.

"I have had more calls from residents in the last two-plus years with Central Tax than I had in 10 years with Jordan," said council President Tim Moury.

In January council made a motion to terminate its contract with Central Tax but decided to table the issue until this month on the advice of its solicitor.

Mr. Moury said the municipality's issues with Central Tax include its overall performance and customer service.

Central Tax collects earned income and property tax for the municipality.

The town's summer street party, the ULTRAParty, is set for 8 p.m. to midnight Aug. 8.

The event provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to party in the street. Washington Road closes to traffic from Cedar Boulevard to Castle Shannon Boulevard, so visitors can enjoy live music and refreshments.

Uptown Mt. Lebanon is easily reached by the T. Parking is available in garages and lots.

A popular 1980s-style cover band, Velveeta, takes the stage at 8 p.m.

The party includes a visit from Robin Cole, All-Pro Steelers linebacker and two-time Super Bowl champion during the "Steel Curtain" era. The Autism Center of Pittsburgh will benefit.

For more information, visit www.ultrapartylebo.com.

• The Mt. Lebanon Commission is seeking resumes or letters of interest from residents willing to serve on the municipality's Historic Preservation Board.

The board advises the commission on matters related to historic preservation, identities properties with historic significance, monitors developments in preservation and works to educate property owners on preservation issues.

The position is available immediately and term will expire on March 31, 2011. Residents interested in this volunteer board position should submit a resume or letter of interest explaining their background to Marcia Taylor, assistant manager, 710 Washington Road, Pittsburgh 15228. Deadline is Aug. 21.

Independence Middle School, 2807 Bethel Church Road, will host a registration for new students at 9 a.m. Aug. 12.

Any student who will be new to Independence in the fall and has not registered needs to do so at this time. Call 412-854-8677 for a registration packet.

• Bridget Belardi joined more than 80 teachers at the Discovery Educator Network National Institute, held earlier this month in Sausalito, Calif. The institute focused on using technology and digital media in the classroom.