Latest Township News
Trail study committee volunteers wanted
Ligonier Township is seeking three volunteers to serve on a study committee for a study to update our 13 year old Trail & Bikeway Feasibility Study. Interested members of the public should contact the Township Manager, Michael Strelic, at mstrelic@ligoniertownship.com, or by mail to 1 Municipal Park Drive, Ligonier, PA 15658
Posted Thursday, May 30, 2024
2024 road resurfacing
Ligonier Township will be tarring and chipping the following roads in 2024:
- Autumn Leaves Road
- Brallier Drive
- Fire-Hall Road
- Griffith Road
- Hudock Road
- Longbridge Road
- Muir Road
- Myers School Road
- Solomon Temple Road
- Tosh Road
- West Road
- Red Arrow Road
- Umheys Road
- Harvey Road
- Turkey Inn Road
- Pheasant Circle
- Wineland Road
We will also be resurfacing the Waterford and Darlington fire hall parking lots.
The estimated completion date for this project is late August. The Public Works crew has already started repairing and preparing the roads to be resurfaced. Please be patient as the Township works to improve your roads.
Posted Thursday, May 23, 2024
Route 259 closure
Starting April 15th, Route 259 will be closed between Austraw Road and McCurdy Trail. PennDOT is repairing or replacing a culvert. The work was estimated to last a month, but delays have pushed the timeline back an additional two weeks. The new estimated completion date is approximately May 31st. This is NOT a Township public works project, as it is not on a Township owned road. If you have any questions, the local PennDOT office in Greensburg is overseeing the in-house project, and can be reached at (724) 832-5387
Posted Thursday, May 23, 2024
Stormwater requirements
As of June 12, 2023, any development or construction in Ligonier Township that creates 1,000 or more square feet of impervious surface will be required to fill out additional stormwater permits, and be required to capture 100% of the stormwater created from the impervious surface, as well as capturing 20% of stormwater from impervious surfaces that already exist on the parcel.
See the Zoning page for permits and additional information. Stormwater
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2023
Township mowing and tree trimming
Residents, please be aware that our Public Works crew is out on the Township roads mowing and trimming trees and brush. Most Township roads have a right-of-way width of 33 feet. Any grass, flowers, trees, shrubs, or other growth within 16 feet of the center line of the roadway may be cut. The priority of our road crew is clearing sight lines for driving on our backroads, and while they do a good job, we are not professional landscapers. We recommend that if you are able you trim your front yards yourself you do so.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping keeping our roadways safe.
Posted Wednesday, January 24, 2024
How to Report Road Concerns
PennDOT encourages motorists to report state roadway concerns by calling:
1-800-FIX-ROAD
Do not use this number to report traffic accidents, disabled vehicles, or other emergencies. Do be specific as possible and include the county, municipality, street name, route number, and any landmarks that will help PennDOT locate the problem area.
For a complete list of Township maintained roads, click here.
Posted Wednesday, October 27, 2021
USDA Home Owners Assistance Programs
USDA offers the following housing programs:
USDA 504 Repair Grant Program for very low income homeowners 62 years of age or older please call 724-261-3887 or email pasfh@usda.gov. (Great for senior residents that need to repair or replace on lot septic systems- but not limited to that!)
USDA 504 Repair Loan Program for very low income homeowners please call 724-261-3887 or email pasfh@usda.gov. (Great for residents that need to repair or replace on lot septic systems-but not limited to that!)
USDA 502 Purchase Program for low or very low income applicants please call 717-237-2186 or email pasfh@usda.gov.
USDA Guaranteed Purchase program for moderate, low or very low income applicants please email SFHGLPFOUR@usda.gov.
USDA 538 Guaranteed Program for Multi-Family acquisition/rehab please contact Elizabeth Bell at 717-237-2273 or email elizabeth.bell@usda.gov.
For more information, click here.
Posted Thursday, October 21, 2021
Septic Tank Systems
If you are having problems with your septic tank please contact the Township's Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO), Mike D'Arrigo of Apex Companies at 814-718-9188 or 814-443-3344. The SEO will help determine the cause of the problem, the best repairs for a long-term solution and whether or not a permit is required. Examples of repairs that require a permit include replacing or enlarging treatment tanks, replacing pumps, repairing distribution boxes and distribution (leach) fields, and replacing piping between houses, treatment tanks and distribution fields. The SEO oversees repairs made by contractors.
Posted Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Notice of Temporary Road Closure (Myers School Road)
Effective July 14, 2020 Myers School Road will remain closed for mine reclamation work. Coal Loaders Inc. will maintain a detour during the closure. The road is scheduled to be reopened in October of 2024. Coal Loaders, Inc. can be reached at (724) 238-6601 for any questions/concerns relative to the detour.
Posted Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Recycling Programs
Mixed paper and flattened cardboard may be dropped off in their respective receptacles located in the Township Municipal Complex parking lot. Please do not leave materials behind (i.e. litter) if the bins are full!
Plastic bags, bubble wrap, and air pillows can be recycled at most grocery stores.
McInchok Sanitation, Biz-Up Sanitation, Waste Management, and Republic Services offer curbside service in some areas of the Township- please call them directly for more details and to confirm program availability for your residence.
Westmoreland Cleanways takes electronics, tires, lead acid batteries, freon appliances, fluorescent tubes, glass, and other hard to dispose items. Click here to visit their website: Westmoreland Cleanways
Posted Thursday, December 21, 2023
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