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2020 TOWNSHIP PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION

The 2020 Township property tax discount period will be extended through August 31, 2020. The 2020 Township property tax penalty period will be eliminated through December 31, 2020. From September 1 through December 31 Township property taxes will be collected at Face.

COVID-19 STATEMENT

FROM SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Effective March 19, 2020, the Sewickley Township Municipal Building is closed to the public.  However, we are still continuing operations to serve the residents of our township.

The Office Staff is available by phone at 724-446-7202 or through our website, http://www.sewickleytownship.org/contact

We appreciate your understanding through this challenging time.

Attention Residents, Neighbors, Visitors, Associations, Organizations and other people who have an interest in Sewickley Township … The Board of Supervisors of the Township of Sewickley, with their utmost regard for the health and wellness of our community hereby issue the following directive.

Sewickley Township is EXTENDING the cease of all activities, gatherings, and events within the community that are affiliated with Sewickley Township due to the COVID-19 virus. This decision will last until 9:00am on Monday, April 13, 2020.  These events would include any and all events/gatherings/functions scheduled at the Sewickley Township Recreation Center, as well as the Crabapple Park and Pool Complex.  Anyone who paid to use the Township Recreation center during this period of time will be issued a full or pro-rated refund.  This also includes all Sewickley Area Athletic Association and Yough Area Midget Football activities scheduled for Crabapple.  The Board of Supervisors will assess the situation over the next two weeks and then decide if any additional cancellations will need to be posted.

In regard to Township business and scheduled meetings, the Sewickley Township Municipal Building is closed to the public. However, we are still continuing operations to serve the residents of our Township.  The Office Staff is available by phone at 724.446.7202 or through our website,  www.sewickleytownship.org. All correspondences and interactions are to be by phone or electronic means.  All scheduled public meetings are still planned to be conducted at this time.  However, these meetings will be conducted in the Township Garage so that people can spread out and not be confined to the limited space in the formal meeting room.

Going forward, the Supervisors will continue to follow the direction of local Emergency Management, County, State and Federal officials as well as the CDC and act accordingly.

All of these measures are being taken with the health and wellness of our residents being put first. Fortunately, there are no reported cases of COVID-19 currently in the Township.  And by stressing the importance of good hygiene, washing your hands, and practicing social distancing, we hope to keep our community free of this virus.  We all certainly apologize for any inconveniences that these directives have caused, but please know the best interest of our community is the driving force behind these difficult decisions.  Thank you all for your patience and cooperation during these difficult times.

Sincerely,

Mark Petros, Supervisor – Chairman

Brian Merdian, Supervisor – Vice-Chairman

Linda Harvey, Supervisor

COVID-19:  What You Need to Know

Small Business Disaster Declaration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has Declared all of Pennsylvania a disaster due to COVID-19.

Small Business Helpful Documents:

Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce:

As a Chamber committed to Advocacy, we are focused on making sure our elected officials and policy-makers hear from you. We are also committed to making sure that you receive timely, relevant information about legislation, policies and programs that may impact you during this COVID-19 crisis.

We want to hear directly from you to guide us: to do our job, to help your business, to help our region.

Below is a link to a survey; we ask you to take a few minutes please to complete it and help us understand your challenges and learn what possible programs might best help your business.

Working with our colleagues at the Industrial Development Corporation and the Economic Growth Connection, we will review the results and work to educate our local, state and federal officials on your realities, your concerns and your priorities.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey: Business Impact Assessment Survey

~~~Crabapple Park Closed to Vehicular Traffic~~~

Park is open 8am – Dusk to fishing, walkers, pets (on leash)

Additional parking at ball-field lot (across from H.W. Good Elementary School)

Do not block gate in case of emergency

COVID-19 Social Distancing in Public Park Guidelines Page 1

COVID-19 Social Distancing in Public Park Guidelines Page 2

Sewickley Township

Board of Supervisors’ Monthly Meetings

The Sewickley Township Board of Supervisors meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.  Meetings take place at the Sewickley Township Municipal Building on 2288 Mars Hill Road, Irwin 15642 at 7:00pm.

The January 15th monthly meeting took place at the 2020 Re-organization meeting on January 6th.

Monthly meetings are as follows:

February 19, 2020

February 19, 2020 Meeting Agenda

March 18, 2020

March 18, 2020 Meeting Agenda

April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020 Meeting Agenda

May 20, 2020

June 17, 2020

July 15, 2020

August 19, 2020

September 16, 2020

October 21, 2020

November 18, 2020

December 16, 2020

Sewickley Township Employment Opportunities

TITLE: Sewickley Township Fitness Instructor Position

REPORTS TO: Recreation Director

Position Summary

Responsible to the Parks and Recreation Director, Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania for Fitness Instructor position.   Applications and/or Resumes should be sent to the following address: Township of Sewickley, 2288 Mars Hill Road, Irwin, PA 15642. For questions, please call 724-835-1087. The Township of Sewickley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Functions

The Fitness Instructor must be certified with expertise in Yoga, Body Pump, Step Aerobics, and Cardio.

Position Requirements

 Must have an Accredited Fitness Certification and CPR certified.   Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and required to pass a background check.