2024 Preliminary Budget Now Available

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.

Snowman Contest

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...

Fall Leaf Collection

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

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.

Peters Township Recycling Shoutout

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!

Peters Township Employee Spotlight - Luke Poljak

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!

American Chestnut Orchard Planting

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!

Bat Box Installations at PTHS

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!

Recycle Your Plastic Bottle Caps/Lids into a New Park Bench

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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!

Roundabout Construction to Begin at Valley Brook/Bebout

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. ...

2022 Annual Department Reports

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

New Garage Doors at Fire Station #1

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

Remote-Control Mower

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

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

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.

When Should You Call 911?

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

Recycle Electronics & Household Hazardous Waste

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...

Burning Regulations in Peters Township

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...

Fire Station 3 Construction Progress

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 ...

PTFD recognizes 5 promoted to "Interior Firefighter"

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...

PTFD Successfully Renews Department of Health Licensure

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...

Peters Township's ISO Rating Improves

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...

Peters Fire Joins Pilot Program for Community Risk Reduction

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...

Pickleball Clinics at Peters Township Recreation Center

Register Now for upcoming Pickleball Clinics at Peters Township Recreation Center

PT Y.E.S. 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...

Recreation Front Desk Attendant - Part Time Employment Opportunity

Community Recreation Center Renovations

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

Keep in Touch

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

Plans Under Review

See the plans that are currently under review.

Apply for a Permit Online!

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. 

View the Township Code

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 ...

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...

Citizen's Police Academy - Video

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

CRIMEWATCH

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. 

In the Know: Vehicle Break ins

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...

In the Know: The Exchange Zone

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...