News Flash

News Flash

Posted on: November 6, 2023

2024 Preliminary Budget Now Available

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The 2024 Preliminary Budget is available to view and download. Our 2024 Budget Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

View Preliminary Budget (PDF) Township News
Posted on: October 23, 2023

Snowman Contest

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2023-2024 Peters Township Snowman Contest

Information, Rule, and Guidelines

Peters Township Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a contest to find the best snowman builders in the Peters Township! Build a snowman in your yard between December 1, 2023 and Febr...

Contest details...

Township News
Posted on: October 3, 2023

Fall Leaf Collection

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Waste Management collects leaves for 5 weeks in the fall and is collected on the same day as your garbage/recycling pick-up.

Learn more... Township News
Posted on: September 27, 2023

Changes to Garbage/Recycling Pickup

Changes to Garbage/Recycling Pickup

Starting January 1, 2024, Peters Township will begin a new five (5) year garbage and recycling contract with Waste Management. There will be changes to service.

Read about the changes... Township News
Posted on: August 14, 2023

Peters Township Recycling Shoutout

Cardboard Compactor

Boyd from Michael Brothers Recycling visited the Peters Township cardboard compactor and glass recycling container located at Fire Station #1 to talk about the importance of communities that recycle!

Watch the video... Township News
Posted on: July 25, 2023

Peters Township Employee Spotlight - Luke Poljak

Peters Township Employee Spotlight

Learn more about the employees of Peters Township! We talked with Luke Poljak from the Public Works Department about his role in the Township. Check it out!

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Posted on: June 9, 2023

American Chestnut Orchard Planting

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The Peters Township Environmental Quality Board (EQB) and volunteers planted 40 American Chestnut Trees at Rolling Hills Park in collaboration with the PA/NJ Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation. Learn more about the importance of the orchard!

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Bat Box Installations at PTHS

Bat Box

Peters Township High School AP Environmental Science students and volunteers from CNX Resources installed three bat boxes around the high school. Learn more about why bat boxes are so important!

Watch the video... Township News
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Current Projects

Current Projects

View current projects happening in Peters Township, including construction projects, utility projects, and other noteworthy projects. This page will continually be updated, so check back often!

View Current Projects... Township News
Posted on: February 24, 2023

Roundabout Construction to Begin at Valley Brook/Bebout

Valley Brook-Bebout Roundabout Construction to Begin

PennDOT’s contractor, A. Folino Construction, Inc. has informed the Township that full road closures and detours to accommodate the construction of the roundabout at Bebout/Valley Brook are set to begin in April 2023 and last through Fall 2023. ...

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Township News
Posted on: February 16, 2023

2022 Annual Department Reports

2022 Annual Reports

Each year, Peters Township Departments submit an annual report detailing their activities for the year. The 2022 reports are now published online.

View the reports... Township News
Posted on: November 17, 2022

New Garage Doors at Fire Station #1

Fire Station Garage Doors

Learn about the replacement of the garage doors at Peters Township Fire Station #1.

Watch the video... Township News
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Remote-Control Mower

Remote-control mower

Learn more about the Public Works Department's new remote-control mower.

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Posted on: January 5, 2022

Register Your Address on No Knock List to Prohibit Door-to-Door Sales

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As a Peters Township resident, you may choose not to have door-to-door sales of any goods, commodities, or services at your home by registering your home on the No Knock List.

Additional Info... Township News
Posted on: October 19, 2021

When Should You Call 911?

Newsflash - When to Call 911

Members of the Peters Township Police, Fire, Ambulance, and the Washington County 911 Center explain when YOU should call 911.

Watch the video... Township News
Posted on: March 11, 2021

Recycle Electronics & Household Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Recycling

Recycle Electronics & Household Hazardous Waste at Your Door

Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Flyer (PDF)

You are able to recycle electronics and household hazardous waste at your front door. To schedule a pickup or for more information, visit W...

Find out how to recycle....

Township News
Posted on: March 11, 2021

Burning Regulations in Peters Township

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Reminder on Burning Regulations

All open burning is restricted to four days per week - Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays - and only from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Fires must be attended to at all times.  No noxious trash burning...

Learn when residents are allowed to burn....

Township News

News Flash

Posted on: July 28, 2022

Fire Station 3 Construction Progress

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Fire Station 3 Construction Progress

Peters Township, PA - Construction of fire station 3 is starting to take shape. Over the last couple of months the excavation, ground work  and footers have been completed. This week the walls are being framed ...

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Township News - Fire
Posted on: February 9, 2022

PTFD recognizes 5 promoted to "Interior Firefighter"

Recent firefighters advancing to Firefighter I pictures with Peters Township's Fire Chiefs.

The Peters Township Fire Department is comprised of both career and volunteer firefighters. Community members that choose to volunteer often begin their public safety career with little or no training. Our organization works to support these individuals t...

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Township News - Fire
Posted on: April 23, 2021

PTFD Successfully Renews Department of Health Licensure

PTFD's updated ALS QRS License

Peters Township Fire Department Renews EMS Licensure

April 23, 2021

The Peters Township Fire Department is one of few fire departments in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that is certified under the Department of Health as an Advanced Life Support Quick Res...

Learn more about PTFD's EMS Licensure...

Township News - Fire
Posted on: March 22, 2021

Peters Township's ISO Rating Improves

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What is ISO?

The Insurance Services Office, or "ISO" provides ratings used by insurance carriers in order to evaluate the risk associated with property and casualty insurance. Through their Public Protection Classification (PPC) Program, each com...

Learn more about our ISO rating

Township News - Fire
Posted on: March 22, 2021

Peters Fire Joins Pilot Program for Community Risk Reduction

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The Peters Township Fire Department has been selected by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to participate in the second phase of a pilot program to build a digital community risk assessment (CRA) tool. Aligned to NFPA 1300, Standard on Commu...

Lean More About The Program

Township News - Fire

News Flash

Posted on: November 3, 2023

Pickleball Clinics at Peters Township Recreation Center

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Register Now for upcoming Pickleball Clinics at Peters Township Recreation Center

Additional Info... Township News - Parks
Posted on: October 27, 2023

PT Y.E.S. Poster Contest

YES Poster Contest

Calling all PT kids!  The 2024 Youth Exemplifying Sportsmanship (Y.E.S.) poster design competition is open to artists in grades K-12 for a chance to win a $50 gift card prize and have their artwork represent Peters Township throughout the year!

Cr...

Learn more...

Township News - Parks
Posted on: September 29, 2023

Community Recreation Center Renovations

Community Recreation Center

Learn more about the updates that have been occurring at the Peters Township Community Recreation Center!

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Posted on: March 11, 2021

Keep in Touch

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Stay in touch with us by following us on Facebook for the latest information on events, programs, and activities.

Peters Township Parks and Recreation Facebook Page

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Township News - Parks

News Flash

Posted on: May 22, 2023

Plans Under Review

Plans Under Review

See the plans that are currently under review.

View plans... Township News - Planning
Posted on: November 22, 2016

Apply for a Permit Online!

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Many of our permit applications are now available for download as form-fillable PDFs and can be submitted directly to the Planning Department via email. 

Additional Info... Township News - Planning
Posted on: November 22, 2016

View the Township Code

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If you take the time to review the Township's Code of Ordinances, and the Township Zoning Ordinances, you can learn about the inner workings of the Township and about the local government decision-making process. If you have any questions, don't hesitate ...

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Township News - Planning

News Flash

Posted on: November 27, 2023

Approved Solicitor

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When: November 29, 2023-December 6, 2023

Who: Weed Man

All solicitors are given the township ordinance pertaining to soliciting within in Peters Township as well as the "No Knock List"

For information regarding both visit our...

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Township News - Police
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Citizen's Police Academy - Video

Citizens Police Academy

Hear from former participants and learn more about the Peters Township Citizen's Police Academy.

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Posted on: June 24, 2023

CRIMEWATCH

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Be sure to visit our CRIMEWATCH website and sign up for notifications to stay update to what’s going on with in the police department. 

Visit the site... Township News - Police
Posted on: March 11, 2021

In the Know: Vehicle Break ins

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During the spring and summer months, neighborhoods and parks historically experience an elevated number of thefts from vehicles.  

Please remember;

To lock your vehicle when left unattended

Shut windows when your vehicle is left unattebded

Do not kee...

Read on...

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Posted on: March 11, 2021

In the Know: The Exchange Zone

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What is the “EXCHANGE ZONE?”

The “EXCHANGE ZONE” consists of two (2) specifically identified parking spaces that are under video surveillance 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.  This area was specificall...

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