Volunteers needed for Haunted Trail 2021

Music & Mayhem

Nature Suncatcher Craft

Fishing Derby

Train, Wine and Chocolate Bus Trip

2021 Senior Series at Peterswood Park Amphitheater

2021 Peters Township Summer Concert Flyer

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One Day Events for Mature Adults

2021 Movies in Peterswood Park

Movies in Peterswood Park

Outdoor Tennis Season Brochure

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Peters Township Recognized for Financial Documents

Peters Township Recognized by Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)

Peters Township is the only municipality in Pennsylvania to receive all three GFOA awards for the fiscal year 2019.  

For receiving all three GFOA awards, Peters Township ...

Columbia Gas Main Replacement Projects

Columbia Gas has informed the Township of several gas main replacement projects that will be occurring this year.  The roads affected are portions of Thompsonville Road, Parkwood Lane, Old Washington Road, Joyce Drive, Devonshire Drive, Ammons Dr...

New HVAC System at the Library

A new HVAC system was installed at the Peters Township Public Library. Learn more about the improvements and benefits the system offers.

Pollinator Planting Challenge

Learn about how you can get involved by planting a bee friendly garden!

Solicitation

Residential solicitation is regulated by ordinance in Peters Township. Persons who go to private homes for business or commercial purposes are required to have a permit issued by the Peters Township Police Department.

 If someone shows up at your ...

2021 Peters Township Summer Concerts & Events

2021 Friday Night Flicks

Bat Boxes Installed

Three bat boxes were installed around Peters Township on April 8, 2021.   These boxes create a habitat for bats to roost away from buildings, attics, and chimneys.  Dedicated roosting areas and shelters are key to co-habitation between b...

COVID-19 Information & Resources

Peters Township has a web page dedicated solely to COVID-19.

Peters Township's COVID-19 Page

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...

Peters Township Emergency Crews Respond for Multiple Incidents Tuesday Evening

 At approximately 6:30 pm on Tuesday, August 3rd, Peters Township Fire, Police, and EMS were alerted for a female experiencing a medical emergency on the trail around Peters Lake Park. Units responded immediately and confirmed that the patient wa...

Peters Firefighters Respond to Multiple Critical Incidents Overnight

Just after 1:00 AM this morning, the Peters Township Fire Department was dispatched to assist the City of Washington Fire Department with a confirmed residential structure fire. Peters Firefighters responded with (2) personnel to assist with this...

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...

Annual Report Published

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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...

2021 Peters Township Summer Concerts & Events

2021 Friday Night Flicks

Proposed Aquatic Center Information

Find information on the proposed Rolling Hills Park Aquatic Center.

Parks & Recreation Has a New Website!

Peters Township has partnered with Civic Plus on a brand new website. This website features a modern look, new menus, redesigned pages, and features to keep residents and visitors informed about happenings in our community. The site will be continually up...

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

A New Sign Ordinance

In 2020, Peters Township adopted a new Sign Ordinance with the intent of bringing the Township into compliance with the United States Supreme Court's landmark decision in Reed v. Town of Gibert, AZ. This new Ordinance brought about a significant ...

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 ...

Solicitation

Residential solicitation is regulated by ordinance in Peters Township. Persons who go to private homes for business or commercial purposes are required to have a permit issued by the Peters Township Police Department.

 If someone shows up at your ...

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...

Officer Down Memorial

SARAH GRELL

Conservation Officer Sarah Grell was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 336 and County Road 57 in Itasca County at about 8:30 am.

Her department vehicle was struck on the passenger side by a tractor trailer.

Officer Grel...

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...