Township wide events, announcements, and ongoing projects include the following:
If you're looking for a place to rent for an upcoming event or gathering you are planning, the Township Activity Center, located along Main Street in Imperial, may be what you are looking for. Go to Parks and Recreation Department for a description and more information on the Activity Center.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
BURNING WEBSITE
Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has launched a new "Burning Central" webpage to help educate the public on the issues of wood smoke, waste-oil burning, and outdoor wood-fired boilers. The site, which can be accessed at http://www.achd.net/air/burning, went live in early May, 2011, and contains answers to frequently asked questions as well as resources for people to learn clean burning practices and how to stay healthy while utilizing wood as a renewable fuel.
Complaints regarding residential wood burning are the most common air quality complaints received by ACHD. Wood smoke can aggravate conditions such as asthma, and even the cleanest and driest of wood releases harmful pollutants into the air when burned. Residents are encouraged to read up on the issues surrounding wood smoke, as well as other types of burning, so that they can help protect their own health, the health of their families, and the health of their neighbors.
Citizens can call the ACHD complaint line at 412-678-ACHD (2243) when wood smoke or other burning issues arise.
"Internet Essentials”
Comcast has recently informed us of an exciting new program by Comcast designed with the assistance of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help bridge America's digital divide, called "Internet Essentials."
In conformity with the National Broadband Plan, the program addresses key barriers to Internet access and adoption by providing affordable Internet access, the opportunity to purchase a computer and training to low-income families with at least one child receiving free lunches under the National School Lunch Program.
The “Internet Essentials” program will be available starting in the 2011 "back to school" season. Eligible
participants will receive:
• Comcast home Economy Internet service for $9.95 per month plus applicable taxes and fees, with no
activation fees, no additional equipment rental charges, no credit checks, no price increases and no long-term
contracts;
• The option to purchase a pre-configured computer for 149.99 (plus applicable taxes); and
• Access to online, in print and classroom based digital literacy training.
An entire household will be eligible to participate in the program if the household i) is located where Comcast offers Internet service; ii) has at least one child receiving free lunch through the National School Lunch Program; iii) has not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days; and iv) does not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment.
Participating families may be able to benefit from “Internet Essentials” for the entire life of their child's K-12
education, as long as they remain eligible.
In order to reach as many eligible families as possible, we could use your help! We have met with the
Governor, the Secretary of Education and several state education associations all of which support the program. We are currently working with local school districts on ways to get the word out about the program to eligible students.
Additional information on the “Internet Essentials” program can be found at www.internetessentials.com.
If you have any questions regarding the “Internet Essentials” program please feel free to contact Frank Polito at 412-249-0513 or by email to Frank_Polito@cable.comcast.com.
FREE SMOKE ALARMS
The Allegheny County Health Department is offering free smoke alarms for owner-occupied homes in Allegheny County.
*Apartment buildings, townhomes, condominiums and buildings with more than two attached units are not eligible (duplexes are accepted)
*Each home will be able to receive up to two battery-operated smoke alarms.
*These smoke alarms MUST BE installed by Allegheny County.
To get on the list and set an appointment for installation, call the Health Department at 412-247-7800
If you’re worried about losing your house, you may be eligible for financial assistance, including new emergency federal loans. In fact, a whole host of programs may help you avoid foreclosure and stay in your home. The first step is to call today, because funding –through the federal Emergency Homeowners Loan Program – is available for a limited time.
Call 2-1-1 for a referral or to learn more today.
If 2-1-1 isn’t yet in your area, call 1-800-552-4171.
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VERIZON FIOS Installation to Continue in Westbury
(June 23, 2011)
IN THE NEAR FUTURE, a Contractor (Quanta Services) working for Verizon of PA will begin installing conduit to provide fiber optic technology in the form of FIOS in the road right-of-way and easements in and around Westbury. Streets affected will be portions of Cranbrooke Drive, Old Ridge Road, Hemlock Road, Larchmont Drive & Court, Lindenwood Drive, Hemlock Court, Escalon Drive, Peppertree Drive, Pembrooke Drive, Robinwood Drive, and Valley Green Drive.
The Township has issued a highway occupancy permit for this work, which included background checks on all employees on the job. Prior to starting work, you will receive a "door hanger" that will provide you with additional detailed information on the project. If there are any questions, don't hesitate to contact the toll free telephone number for the Contractor @ 1-877-451-3312 or the Township @ 724-695-0500 during the day and @ 724-695-1300 in the evenings.
Your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.
November 2010
State Representative Mark Mustio announces....
PA's HOME HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) NOW OPEN
Pennsylvania's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for cash grants. Crisis grants will be available on January 3, 2011. LIHEAP helps low-income people pay their heating bills through home energy assistance grants and crisis grants. Cash grants are awarded based on household income, family size, type of heating fuel and region. Crisis grants are provided in the event of a heating emergency, including broken heating equipment or leaking lines that must be fixed or replaced, lack of fuel, termination of utility service or danger of being without fuel or of having utility service terminated. In most counties, assistance with home heating crisis situations is available 24 hours a day.
For complete eligibility requirements and additional information on LIHEAP, visit Representative Mustio's website and choose the "LIHEAP Home Heating Assistance Information" button.
Applications may be obtained by contacting the Allegheny County Assistance Office at 412-562-0330 (Cash Assistance) or 1-800-851-3838 (Crisis Assistance). Applications are also available from local utility companies and community service agenices such as Area Agencies on Aging or community action agencies.
FOR INFORMATION ON PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATES, CLICK HERE TO BE CONNECTED TO REPRESENTATIVE MARK MUSTIO'S INFORMATION, CLAIM FORM LINKS AND SITE
HVAC (Energy Saving) Tax Credit Information
Findlay Township Emergency Services would like to remind all Findlay Township residents:
"If any resident has recently changed or is thinking of changing their local telephone provider, please make sure that your service address is correct. Your service address may be different from your billing address, which is OK. As long as your service address is the correct address for that structure. Your service address is what 9-1-1 emergency receives and uses when dispatching help. PLEASE! Contact your local telephone company provider to verify your service address. It can mean the difference between life and death."
"LIGHT YOUR LIGHT - HELP FIGHT CRIME!"
The Board of Supervisors want to remind residents in the following residential neighborhoods (Imperial Pointe, Lindenwood Drive, Marion Estates, Maronda Farms, Rodgers Drive, Westbrooke, Wyndham Farms, and Valley Green Estates) of the following message:
Please be advised that a requirement for your neighborhood is that your post lamp must be illuminated, as a safety/security device, during evening and night times. The Findlay Township Police Department encourages the use as a method to deter unwanted activity in the neighborhood. When everyone follows this requirement, it makes it easier for our Police to cut down on crime. Dusk-to-dawn automatic illumination is your best bet for energy and safety purposes. Help us to keep your neighborhood safe.
Thank you,
Findlay Township Board of Supervisors
Tom Gallant, Chairperson
Janet Craig, Vice-Chairperson
Ray Chappell, Supervisor
Notice/Information
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Ongoing Projects
For further information on meeting and event dates and times, please call during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 pm at 724-695-0500.