IN Peters Township December 2018/January 2019 | Page 17

DATES TO REMEMBER
December 10
Budget Adoption
Citizen’s Police Academy
December 25
All Township Facilities Closed
December 31
Last Day to Pay Real Estate Taxes before Liened
(Send to Jordan Tax Service)
January 1
All Township Facilities Closed
January 2
Recreation Center - Session #1 Classes Begin
The Peters Township Police Department will be hosting a Citizen’s
Police Academy beginning Tuesday, March 5, 2019. The program will
expand the citizen’s knowledge and understanding of the law and
explore police procedures. Participants will be taught the basics of
criminal law with emphasis on the crimes code and vehicle code.
The program will also include patrol tactics, the processing of crime
scenes, interview and interrogation and many other subjects. To
apply, visit www.peterstownship.com, or call the Police Department
at 724.942.5030.
Budget Update
January 7
Council Reorganization Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
January 31
Fourth Quarter Earned Income Tax Due
(Send to Keystone Collection)
February 1
Princess Ball at the Recreation Center, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
SNOW REMOVAL
A Public Hearing on the 2019 Operating Budget and 2019-2023
Capital Improvement Program was held on Monday, November 26.
Budget Documents are currently available on our website,
www.peterstownship.com. Budget Adoption is scheduled for the
Monday, December 10 Council Meeting.
Snow Emergencies
When a significant snowfall occurs, it is sometimes necessary
for the Township to declare a snow emergency. During a snow
emergency, on-street parking is prohibited and the police
department can issue tickets or even have vehicles towed away.
Citations can be issued to operators of vehicles not equipped
with snow tires or chains. When a snow emergency is declared,
it is broadcasted on Peters Township Comcast Cable Channels 7
and 17 and Verizon Channels 38 and 40. This information is also
distributed to a number of local radio, television stations, and
available on the township’s website, www.peterstownship.com,
and social media pages.
Peters Township Council Members
David M. Ball
James F.
Berquist
Chairman
Frank Kosir, Jr.
Vice Chairman
Robert Lewis
PETERS TOWNSHIP
Monica R.
Merrell
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Gary J.
Stiegel, Jr.
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Peters Township performs snow removal on 137 miles of
roads, 21 of those by contract with PennDOT. The township
has a Council-endorsed policy that states from the time that
the Public Works Department is first notified of hazardous road
conditions, all roads within its jurisdiction will be treated with
salt within 3.5 hours. If snow plowing is required, the policy
states that all roads have been plowed at least once within 5 to
6 hours. The Public Works Department’s vehicle inventory has 12
fully equipped trucks plus three additional vehicles equipped
only with snowplows.
Frank Arcuri
There will be NO garbage or recycling collection on Tuesday,
December 25 and Tuesday, January 1. Service will be delayed one
day both weeks for every home in Peters Township.
Holiday Garbage/
Recycling Delays