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2026 Budget
The proposed Ligonier Township 2026 budget & five-year forecast was introduced on November 10, 2025. The budget needs to be approved by December 31. A copy is available for inspection at the Ligonier Township offices, and is available online on our resources tab and at the following link: 2026 proposed budget
Posted Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Harvey Road bridge preservation project
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Ligonier Township Harvey Road Bridge Preservation Project 2025-BR-01
Sealed bids for the construction of the Harvey Road Bridge Preservation Project will be received by Ligonier Township at their office at One Municipal Park Dr, Ligonier, PA 15658 until 3:00pm December 9, 2025. Bids will be opened and read aloud at the regular public meeting 7:00 pm December 9, 2025.
Prospective bidders may examine the bidding documents at the issuing office of EADS Group, 450 Aberdeen Drive, Somerset PA 15501 on Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from EADS Group upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $100 for printed format or for $25 for electronic format, both of which include sales tax. Checks for bidding documents shall be payable to “the EADS Group.” Bidder must have valid e-mail and internet to access electronic format.
The Harvey Road Bridge Preservation Project consists of beam cleaning and painting, deck replacement, and stone masonry mortar joint pointing.
Prior to the award of the contract, the successful bidder shall furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond to the Township, in the form contained in the Contract Documents and executed by a satisfactory circular 570 listed surety, each equal to 100% of the total contract amount. The bidder will also furnish evidence of insurance coverage as required by the contract documents.
This project is funded with federal CDBG funds administered by Westmoreland County. The obligations imposed on the Township shall apply to the successful bidder. Davis-Bacon wage rates and other federal requirements apply and are included in the bid documents. Labor Compliance is mandatory. Executive Order 11246: Equal Employment Opportunity, as updated, apply through the timeframe of the project. Contractors should give the best effort to solicitor proposals from Minority, Women, and Section 3 Business Enterprises for subcontractors. All bidders must comply with Westmoreland County’s Section 3 Plan included in the bid documents.
Township reserves the right to reject any or all Bids. The Township also reserves the right to waive all minor informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work.
This advertisement is issued by Township of Ligonier by Township Manager Michael Strelic. Bid advertisement
Posted Monday, November 10, 2025
Volunteers for open positions
Ligonier Township has expiring terms on our boards, commissions, and authorities. If you are interested on serving on any of the following boards, please submit a letter of interest to the Township Manager. By mail to 1 Municipal Park Drive, Ligonier PA 15658. Or via email to mstrelic@ligoniertownship.com
The following boards may have openings in January:
Planning Commission
Zoning Hearing Board
Ligonier Township Municipal Authority
Recreation Board
Vacancy Board
Posted Friday, September 26, 2025
Ramsey Road bridge closure
Effective immediately, Ligonier Township is closing the Ramsey Road bridge in Wilpen, at the recommendation of the Township's engineer. The detour is Robb Road. The Township intends to replace the bridge, but we are very early in the process and do not yet have a timeline, nor cost estimates. The Township will post updates as we receive more information.
UPDATE 10/7/2024: The Westmoreland Conservation District estimates that DEP's permitting process will take 6 to 12 months. We have not yet started the permitting process. The bridge will remain closed through the winter and early 2025.
UPDATE 11/5/2024: The Township has applied for a PennDOT multimodal grant for funding to replace the bridge.
UPDATE 6/5/2025: Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) study is complete. The new bridge or culvert will need to be the same length, which will necessitate removing the existing bridge abutments. Adding time and cost to the project.
UPDATE 7/10/2025: Permitting process started.
UPDATE 9/11/2025: Permits have been sent to the PA DEP for their approval. It takes approximately three months for the DEP to review permits, so we do not expect to hear back until December. The DEP never approves anyone without first rejecting them, so we do not expect to receive permit approval until at least March of 2026.
UPDATE 9/28/2025: As expected, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection rejected the Township's application for permits. 13 technical items need to be addressed on the resubmittal. We will resubmit.
UPDATE 11/10/2025: The Department of Environmental Protection again rejected our permit. Their reasoning is: "The technical assistance letter provided from IPAC only lists the Determination key for Northern Long-eared Bat not the 2 other species listed. Please also provide the species list from the IPAC Submission." The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection wants Ligonier Township to tell the United States Fish & Wildlife Service how to do their job.
Posted Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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 Ordinance
Posted Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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
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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