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Spring/Summer 2021
2 Pine Branches | Spring/Summer 2021
Inside this issue:
In this Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Spring Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Garbage & Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Planning & Development
New Capitol Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Public Works
MS4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Finance
Real Estate Tax Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Parks & Recreation
Summer 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Wexford Volunteer Fire Company . . . . . 14-15
Northern Regional Police Department . . . 16-17
Northern Tier Library . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19
Pine Richland School District . . . . . . . . 20-21
Our Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Be Prepared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Calendar (Spring/Summer) . . . . . . . . . . 25-26
Need to Know Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
230 Pearce Mill Road • Wexford, PA 15090
P: 724-625-1591 • F: 724-625-1560
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Michael J. Dennehy, Chair
Pasquale (Pat) Avolio, Vice -Chair
Ed Holdcroft
Jack Donahue
Ryan Colombo
FOLLOW US:
For more information visit twpofpinepa
our website at:
www.twp.pine.pa.us @TwpofPine
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SPRING CLEANING
Everything you need to know about trash & recycling in the Township of Pine.
2020 was the year of cleaning, organizing, and getting rid of everything from old paint to broken TVs. There are several ways for
Pine residents to dispose of anything in or around their homes responsibly.
The Township of Pine has a partnership with Vogel Disposal for our recycling.
The following are the recycling guidelines;
Blue-Top Recyclables Container:
ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED PREPARATION
Aluminum & Steel Cans/Lids Clothes Hangers, Scrap Metal Rince & Remove Lids/Caps
Newspaper Hardback Books Place Items Loose in the Cart
Aluminum Foil & Foil Products Greasy Foil Wipe Out Oily/Greasy Containers
Plastic Containers (#1, 2 , 5) Window or Pyrex Glass Do Not Place Items in Plastic/Paper Bags
Office Paper Wax Paper Flatten Cardboard
Glass Bottles & Jars (All Colors) Dishes & Glasses
Junk Mail & Envelopes Light Bulbs
Brown Paper Bags Foam Peanuts, Bubble Wrap
Paper (All Colors) Wax Milk Cartons
Paperboard Items Juice Boxes
Cardboard Boxes Plastic Wrap
Cardboard Egg Cartons Plant Pots
Plastic Milk Cartons Loose Plastic Bags
Pizza Boxes
Take-Out Food Containers
Green-Top Yard Waste Container (April - 2nd Week of December):
ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED PREPARATION
Grass Clippings Sod Lay the Cart Down & Rake Leaves/Grass Into Top
Leaves Plastics / Synthetics Do NOT Use Plastic Bags to Wrap Items
Brush Dirt & Rocks Cut Twigs/Branches to Fit Inside the Cart with Lid
Shrubbery Prunings Pet Droppings Closed
Sawdust Contaminated Soil
Tree Trimmings Waste in Plast/Paper Bags
Tree Limbs Up to 4” Diameter Tree Stumps/Limbs 4” & Up Two special pickups are held in January to
collect holiday trees.
Flowers Disposable Diapers
Do NOT place trees in carts.
Roots Kitchen or Garden Food Waste
Need to Dispose of Extra Trash or Bulky Items?
The Township of Pine suspended sales of the Vogel Trash Tags due to COVID 19 in March
of 2020. At this time, the Township has not resumed selling the tags. Please contact
Vogel Disposal 724-625-1511 or vogeldisposal.com/contact-us to have extra trash or
bulky items picked up. (order form on the next page)
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GARBAGE & RECYCLING
Cardboard Recycling in the Township
The Township of Pine offers its residents the convenience of recycling cardboard
at the Municipal Building. There are three large recycling containers behind the
Municipal building. The cardboard should be broken down flat and free of all packing
materials, including paper. The recycling bins are emptied twice a week on Sunday
and Wednesday nights. If the bins are full, please DO NOT leave your recycling
outside of the bins. Residents may access the containers anytime.
For more information about recycling cardboard at the Municipal Building, contact the
Township at 724-625-1591.
For the safety of the Township and our residents, security cameras are monitoring the containers.
Allegheny County Health Department is one of the best resources for spring/summer recycling events.
Their website is;
Allegheny Green | Recycling and Waste Collection (alleghenycounty.us)
Recycling Collection Events
• The PRC, with support from the county Health Department, regularly organizes collection events
o Household Chemical Collections - Acceptable items: aerosol cans, automotive fluids, batteries,
chemistry sets, gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, mercury, paint and paint products,
pesticides/herbicides, photo and pool chemicals. Note: some items require a fee.
o Hard to Recycle / eWaste Collections – Acceptable items: televisions, CPUs, computer monitors, mice and keyboards, compact
fluorescent light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, cell phones, batteries, and ink and toner cartridges. Note: some items require a fee.
o Pharmaceutical Collections – Acceptable items: unwanted and expired medications, prescription (non-controlled, controlled
substances) and over-the-counter, in tablet, liquid, ointment, inhaler, powder, or patch form.
• The County Police participate in the DEA’s Drug Take-Back Day every year.
(See NRPD section for more information here in Pine)
Recycling Resources
• Find out more about what you can do to recycle and reduce waste in the landfills.
o Recycling in Allegheny County - information from the Health Department about local and special recycling
o Who regulates recycling, and what are the rules?
o PA Code
o PA Act 101
CHECK THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE OFTEN FOR CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO RECYCLING EVENTS
6 Pine Branches | Spring/Summer 2021
T O O Dispose of Household Hazardous & Electronic
TOXIC Waste the right way on Saturday: May 22nd, 2021
T O
TRASH Rates:
$0.60/lb. CRT TVs & Monitors
$0.40/lb. All other electronics
$0.70/lb. Freon devices (AC Units)
$1.25/lb. Paint
$2.00/lb. All other Household Hazardous Waste
$1.50/lb. Universal Waste (Bulbs and Batteries)
$8/ea. Propane
P i ne What CAN you bring to the Event?
Household Hazardous Waste: paint, paint
Township thinner, cleaning products, pesticides, car &
household batteries, lights bulbs,
Recycling fluorescent tubes, pool chemicals, oil, anti-
freeze, flammables , and more.
Collection
Pine Township
Event Electronic/freon waste : TVs, computers ,
printers, phones, AC Units, dehumidifiers, 230 Pearce Mill Road
mini fridge, microwaves, laptops, video
game consoles, and any other electronic Wexford PA 15090
with a cord, screen or circuit board. • Please wear a mask
• Please stay in your car
What CAN’T you bring to the Event?
Explosives, ammunition, radioactive
materials Saturday, May 22, 2021
Large appliances Fro m 9 : 0 0 am t o 1 : 0 0 p m
Pharmaceuticals, syringes, medical waste
Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors
Mercury containing devices REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Municipal Waste
Compressed Gas Visit www.ecsr.net or call 866-
Responsible Recycling Tires 815-0016 to schedule your
Certified appointment today.
Do you know about PennDOT’s 511PA site?
Many Pennsylvanians are expected to travel by vehicle this year. The Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation (PennDOT) encourages motorists to “Know Before You
Go” by checking their page at www.511PA.com before planning their travel.
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P LANNING & D EVELOPMENT
New Capitol Projects
TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS
The Township conducted a 2020 study at Babcock Boulevard
and Bakerstown Road to consider a new traffic signal. The
Pine Board of Supervisors authorized the engineering design’s
completion, including a new traffic signal and an Eastbound
turning lane to serve Babcock Boulevard. The anticipated
construction could move forward as early as 2022.
In 2020, the Township of Pine completed the engineering,
right-of-way acquisition, and permitting necessary to install
a traffic signal at Franklin Road and Warrendale Road (the Red Belt). The awarded project could be operational by the fall of 2021.
These traffic signal projects are part of the Township’s Transportation Improvement plan. Partial funding is through Traffic Impact
fees collected with new land developments.
TRAIL PROJECTS
In 2020 the Township of Pine received an Active Allegheny
Grant from the Allegheny County Department of Economic
Development. The funding will complete the planning,
engineering, and permitting necessary to construct a pedestrian
connection from Birch Drive North along Pearce Mill Road to
Pine Park Drive. The anticipated construction could proceed as
early as 2022.
The Township is completing the engineering necessary to
construct a safe pedestrian crossing of Route 910 to connect
the Harmony Trail to the relocated Brennan Road intersection.
The 2021 budget includes funding to complete the engineering design for the project.
The Township completed the grant application process requesting funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Economic
Development to construct two stream crossings. The crossings will serve existing woodland trails that currently connect the
Sunset Ridge neighborhood and the Pinecrest Manor neighborhood. If awarded, the pedestrian bridges’ construction would
also complete a connection to the Pine Richland School Complex, the Pine Community Park, and various other residential areas.
Construction could start in 2021 if funded. Stay tuned for this one!
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PUBLIC WORKS
MS4
MS4 = Municipal Separate
Storm Sewer System
A separate storm sewer system comprises structures, including retention
basins, ditches, roadside inlets, and underground pipes, designed
to gather stormwater from roads, parking lots, roofs, and other hard
surfaces in built-up areas and discharge it, without treatment, into local
streams and rivers. It’s a separate system because it’s not connected
to the sanitary sewer system, which drains wastewater from sinks and
toilets inside a home to a sewage treatment facility or a private septic
system.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, or DEP, which
oversees the MS4 program, fulfills this role to comply with federal mandates under the Clean Water Act. The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) has an oversight role because they are the federal agency charged with implementing the Clean Water Act.
The authorization that MS4 communities get from the DEP to legally discharge stormwater into local streams and rivers is called an
“NPDES” permit or National Pollution Discharge Elimination System. The word “National” references the connection with the Federal
Clean Water Act. The term “Discharge” refers to the fact that separate storm sewer systems eventually release stormwater into local
creeks, rivers, and lakes, untreated. These particular NPDES permits are also commonly called “MS4 Permits” or “Stormwater Permits.”
To meet their NPDES Permit terms, communities need to develop a “Stormwater Management Program” (SWMP). Communities that
discharge stormwater into the Chesapeake Bay Watershed or into any other waterway that the DEP identifies as “impaired” are also
required to develop a “Pollutant Reduction Plan” (PRP).
Because every MS4 faces unique stormwater challenges, each management plan is unique. But every SWMP includes the same six
focus areas that the EPA considers essential for success, called Minimum Control Measures or “MCMs”:
• Public Education and Outreach- Activities include creating web pages, informational flyers, and brochures
• Construction Site Erosion Control- Activities include procedures to ensure erosion and sediment control practices are installed
correctly and maintained if needed.
• Public Participation and Involvement
• Post Construction Stormwater Management- Activities include adopting procedures to ensure structural stormwater
management practices are installed and maintained correctly after construction, and encouraging developers and builders to
establish low impact development practices or LID.
• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination- Activities include keeping pollutants out of the separate storm sewer systems.
Contamination happens when things other than stormwater get
dumped into a storm sewer inlet and when storm sewers and sanitary
sewers are illegally cross-connected. Examples of illicit substances
include septic tank drainage, laundry wash water, paint, automobile oil,
grease from restaurant grease traps, and sanitary waste, among other
things.
• Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping- Reducing
stormwater pollution from the maintenance yards, streets, parking lots,
buildings, and other facilities owned by the municipality or MS4 permit
holder. It also includes upkeep of the separate storm sewer system
itself.
For more information on the Township of Pine’s MS4 Plan, please visit
www.twp.pine.pa.us
10 Pine Branches | Spring/Summer 2021FINANCE
Where Is My Township of Pine Real Estate Tax Bill?
Wondering Why Your Township Real Estate
Tax Bill is Reduced or Missing?
Suppose your property assessment is $152,800.00 or less, and you
have approval for the Homestead Exclusion. In that case, you owe
no property tax to the Township for 2021! Thanks to Pine’s Board of
Supervisors and their dedication to fiscal responsibility, all residential
properties in the Township approved for the Homestead Exclusion
received a $152,800.00 reduction for 2021 in the assessed value for
Township tax purposes.
Jordan Tax Services (the Township’s appointed real estate tax
collector) reports they have received numerous Pine residents’ calls.
The residents ask if their tax bills are correct or why they did not receive a tax bill at all. When Jordan explains the Homestead
Exclusion and its effect on their tax bill, residents have expressed their appreciation for the Township’s efforts to reduce their
taxes.
For more information on the Township of Pine Homestead Exclusion, contact the Township at 724-625-1591.
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!
There are several local issues on the ballot of 2021
May 18, 2021 November 2, 2021
Municipal Primary Municipal Election
For more info go to:
https://www.alleghenycounty.us/elections
twp.pine.pa.us 11PARKS & RECREATION
Summer 2021
Camp Dates: Monday, June 14th - July 23rd
Township of Pine Summer Recreation 2021
Register your kids today, for our 6 week Summer Camp Days/Times: Monday-Friday, 9 am-12 pm.
Recreation program! Your kids will spend their summer
days playing games, making crafts, sports activities in
the gymnasiums and fields. Fee: $200 per child*
*Families having three of more children will pay a maximum fee of $540.00.
Please register at the Pine Community Center to receive the correct
maximum fee.
**Summer Recreation 2021 is open to PINE RESIDENTS AND Pine
Community Center MEMBERS ONLY. **
All Covid-19 regulations will be followed. Such as, masks being worn at
all times, hand sanitizer stations and room capacity’s meeting the CDC
guidelines.
The registration deadline will be Monday, June 7th, 2021. REGISTER
ONLINE @ https://www.twp.pine.pa.us/342/Summer-Recreation OR AT
THE PINE COMMUNITY CENTER
Township of Pine Splash Pad
Mark your calendars! The Township of Pine Splash Pad
is gearing up for another terrific summer., opening day is
Monday, May 31, 2021.
Fees:
Pine Resident/ Pine Community Center Member: $0
Non-Resident: $3.00
**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED** REGISTER ONLINE @
https://www.twp.pine.pa.us/396/Splash-Pad
Splash Pad Season: Memorial Day—Labor Day
Days of Operation: Monday-Sunday (7 days per week)
Times of Operation: Session 3: 2:00 pm—3:45 pm
Session 1: 10:00 am—11:45 am Session 4: 4:00 pm—4:45 pm
Session 2: 12:00 pm—1:45 pm Session 5: 6:00 pm—7:45 pm
12 Pine Branches | Spring/Summer 2021Friends of Pine Community Parks 21st
Annual Golf Classic
21st Annual Friends of Pine Golf Classic!
Date: Monday, July 26, 2021
Time: 8:30 am - Registration, 10:00 am - Shot Gun Start
Location: Wildwood Golf Club
All proceeds benefit Friends of Pine Community Park. Friends is
proud to provide ongoing funding for the Pine Community Center
as well as other exciting projects in Pine Community Park. Your
support is invaluable to these efforts since the golf outing is our main
fundraising events.
Event Details
The outing is a four-person Callaway shamble event with team and
skill prizes. There will be raffle baskets, silent auction items, and
50/50 raffle during the reception.
Your Contribution Includes:
- Breakfast Buffet
- Green Fees & Golf Cat
- Driving Range & Locker Room Use
- Golf Reception, Dinner Buffet
For additional information please contact Joni Patsko at
jpatsko@twp.pine.pa.us.
twp.pine.pa.us 13W EXFORD V OLUNTEER
F IRE C OMPANY
Station 228
The Wexford Volunteer
Fire Company is proud to
be celebrating its 100th
Anniversary this year!
Fire protection in the Township of Pine was very
different in 1921. Much like a scene from an old
western, neighbors had to form bucket brigades
when there was a fire. After one fire, the local
community of farmers gathered and decided it was
time for an organized fire service. They established
the Wexford Volunteer Fire Company. Through local
contributions (many being from the personal funds of the charter members), they were able to purchase a Model T Ford fire
truck in 1922. From our humble beginnings in a wood garage on Church Road, The Wexford VFC has grown into an organization
of over fifty members with ten vehicles that operate out of three stations. We are proud to continue this long tradition of service
to the community. We hope to share a commemoration of this 100th Anniversary with the public. The outlook of public events is
still uncertain with the pandemic, but make sure to follow us on Facebook and our website wexfordvfc.com for news and more
information about our history.
Recreational Burning in the Township of Pine
The Township of Pine requires residents to file a “Burn Permit” for any recreational burning. Additionally, the following guidelines
should be followed,
• No fire site may exceed dimensions measuring three (3) feet in width, three (3) feet in length, and two (2) feet in height.
• Only burning of clean firewood/logs is permitted.
• Burning of refuse and other waste materials is strictly prohibited.
• The recreational fire must always be attended to and adequately extinguished after the activity.
• The Township of Pine reserves the right to refuse a recreational fire due to dangerous circumstances. (drought, high winds, etc.)
• The applicant must keep a copy of the permit with Township approval on location if police or fire officials request it.
• The location of the recreational fire shall not be within fifteen (15) feet of a structure.
•A means to extinguish the fire shall always be on-site. (portable fire extinguisher, dirt/sand, water barrel, or garden hose)
*Residents must also abide by the applicable Allegheny County Health Department regulations.
14 Pine Branches | Spring/Summer 2021Wondering how to get
your education started?
The Community College of
Allegheny County FireVEST Program
may be for you.
For more information call 724-935-1491.
FireVEST: Training Tomorrow’s Heroes
In Allegheny County, volunteer firefighters protect over 910,000 people. Also, volunteer firefighters save the county an estimated
$60 million a year. There are 203 volunteer fire companies in Allegheny County. The challenge of keeping these companies fully
staffed, well trained, and ready to respond at a moment’s notice is one that nearly every fire company in the region addresses
regularly.
Fire companies are essential to ensuring safe and well-protected communities. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, the
Allegheny County Fire Academy, and CCAC are working together to offer the Allegheny County Fire Volunteer Education, Service
& Training Scholarship Program (FireVEST). The program will provide full scholarships for an Associate’s Degree or certificate
program at CCAC and training at the Allegheny County Fire Academy.
Of the 200 scholarships offered per year, 150 are for new recruits in exchange for a commitment of five years of service to
a volunteer fire department in Allegheny County, while 50 scholarships will go to existing volunteers for a commitment of five
additional years of service.
Scholarship Application Requirements & Selection Criteria
Annual Application Deadlines:
• Applicants must join or be current members in good standing
of an eligible volunteer fire company. 1. postmarked by May 15th for Fall term start
(Pine Township Applicants would contact the Wexford 2. postmarked by November 15th for Spring term start
Volunteer Fire Company at 724-935-1491) 3. Submit a CCAC Admissions Application to CCAC
• Applicants must complete CCAC’s admissions process, 4. File FAFSA on www.fafsa.ed.gov
including filing for financial aid and being accepted into the
college.
For more information or questions regarding the FireVEST Program from the Wexford Volunteer Fire Company, call 724-935-1491
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P OLICE D EPARTMENT
What to do with Unused or
Expired Prescription Medications
The Northern Regional Police Department provides a secure, safe, and environmentally friendly way for our residents to
discard unwanted, unused, and expired prescriptions and medications. In 2017 the Northern Regional Police Department
participated in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Drug Take-Back Program. The collection of unused/expired
medications is a nationwide campaign designating several weekends
throughout the year to collect unwanted medicines. On two back-to-
back Saturdays, the Northern Regional Police Department received
just under 300 pounds of unwanted and expired medications. Due
to the overwhelming success, the department decided to apply for a
permanent collection box placed at the Police Station. The collection
box is a joint effort involving local police, the Allegheny County District
Attorneys’ office, the Allegheny County Health Department, and the
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
The Take-Back box is at the Northern Regional Police Station,
230 Pearce Mill Road (entrance is on the side), Wexford, PA 15090,
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
*Items NOT accepted, Hydrogen Peroxide, Inhalers, Aerosol Cans, Ointments, Lotions or Liquids, Needles, and
Thermometers. *Additional Items NOT taken; Medications from Businesses or Clinics.
The Northern Regional Police Department is proud to
announce three of our Officers recently completed training to become
car seat technicians. As a car seat technician, the goal is to educate
parents and caretakers on installing a car seat using “best practice.”
We will assist parents/caretakers with deciding on the “Selection” of a
car seat based on the child’s age, height, weight, and developmental
level (meaning rear-facing, front-facing, or booster). Officers will
educate parents/caretakers on Pennsylvania laws regarding car seats
and when a child can graduate from rear-facing to front-facing and car
seat to booster seat. We will assist parents/caretakers with deciding
the best location in the vehicle to install the car seat. We will also go over the harnessing system and proper placements of the
harness for car seats which also depends on the child’s age and height. Parents/caretakers will receive hands-on learning about
the installation process. They will assist with the final installation of the car seat. Our goal is to have parents/caretakers leave
understanding how to install a car seat using these best practices in the future and on their own. Please call 724-625-3157 to
schedule an appointment with one of our Officer Technicians.
16 Pine Branches | Spring/Summer 2021No Soliciting!
Over the last couple of weeks, we have had an influx of residents asking about the Township’s Non-Solicitation List.
Here is some information according to the Township of Pine Code, Chapter 120, Peddling and Soliciting,
• It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of peddler, solicitor, canvasser, transient merchant, or
itinerant vendor as defined in §120-3 of chapter 120 within the Township of Pine without first obtaining a license. You
may ask to see the permit and report them to the Northern Regional Police Department if they do not present it.
• No licensee shall engage in the business of peddling, soliciting, or canvassing upon any premises displaying a sign
prohibiting such activity, §120-11.
• No person, whether or not required to obtain a license under the provisions of this chapter, shall peddle, canvas, or
solicit within the Township of Pine without first obtaining from the Chief of Police or the Clerk a list of all residences and
dwelling units within the Township of Pine where the owner/occupant of the residence or dwelling unit has provided
written notification that they do not desire to be visited on such premises at any time by any person performing any
peddling, canvassing or soliciting activity, §120-3. You may notify the police (911) if you are on the list and still getting
solicitors.
• Licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter may be revoked by the Chief of Police after notice and hearing
for any of the following; Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement contained in the application for license; fraud
misrepresentation or false statement made in the course of carrying on his/her business as a solicitor, peddler,
canvasser or transient merchant or itinerant vendor; Any violation of this chapter; Conviction of any crime involving
moral turpitude or Conducting his/her business in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a menace
to the health, safety or general welfare of the general public. §120-14.
Essentially, suppose you have filled out the Non-Solicitation form (found on the homepage of the Township website), and you still
have solicitors. In that case, you may call the police (911) and file a complaint. If the police receive numerous calls for the same
solicitor, the Chief could revoke the solicitors’ permit.
twp.pine.pa.us 17N ORTHERN T IER L IBRARY
Spring at the Library
Adult Programs
Spring Used Book Sale
Bridget’s Book Club
Good news—we will be holding a pandemic-style Used Book
Join us monthly for a Zoom discussion of our latest book pick.
Sale this April. We will not be able to fill up the whole basement
Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting invitation
for browsing, so we will make up for that by holding the sale for
link.
the entire month. Stop by and browse!
Age Related Cognitive Changes Knit Lit
Thursday April 29 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Do you knit, crochet, or craft in any way? If not, would you
like to learn? We will be meeting online via Zoom on Thursday,
Alyson Mass, Speech Language Pathologist from UPMC Centers
April 22nd. We invite beginners to come and learn; we invite
for Rehab Services, will discuss memory impairments and share
experienced crafters to bring a project already started. Everyone
tips on keeping a healthy brain. Find out how using specific
is encouraged to bring
apps, websites and programs can help with cognitive exercise.
their latest read to
She will also be discussing healthy nutrition, hydration, and
discuss. Registration is
functional cognitive activities. Registration is required to receive
required to receive the
the Zoom meeting invitation link.
Zoom meeting invitation
link.
Plant & Garden Sale
Spring is just around the corner—time to dream of summer gardens! The library will be holding our
annual Plant Sale this May. At this time, we aren’t sure if we will have browsing and plant pick up or if
we will have curbside delivery. Please check in our April newsletter for an order form and update.
18 Pine Branches | Spring/Summer 2021Children’s Programs
Join us for our schedule of Children’s Programs, including virtual storytimes and take-home activities.
This session will run from April 12th to May 24th.
Crafts for Mom
Take Home Kit
May 7th
Request a bundle of adorable crafts that you can make at home to celebrate
mom or grandma on their special day. Kits will be ready for pickup in the
library’s lobby. Registration for this program closes on May 3rd.
Virtual Storytime
Uploads Tuesdays | 10:30 AM
A time to move, dance, share stories, and sing songs with your busiest friends! These virtual storytimes are for toddlers and their
families and will be available to watch on our Facebook page.
Fresh Air Storytime
Wednesdays | 10:30 AM (Weather Permitting)
Join us on our side lawn (located next to the library’s parking lot) for a Fresh Air Story Time! We ask families to bring a blanket or
foldable lawn chair and to observe social distancing during the program. Adults must wear a mask at all times and make sure the
little ones are following appropriate norms. Please bring a rattle or noise-making toy to play along with our music! Families will be
able to take home an activity kit or craft each week. There will be no recording of these outdoor sessions. We request that families
register if attending to make sure we can safely gather in the space. When the weather is not good, there will be a virtual session
posted online.
Fresh Air: Rhymes, Songs, & Yoga Poses
Thursdays | 10:30 AM
This program is an interactive Storytime featuring stories, wordplay, and music, as well as Yoga poses and stretches. We ask
families to bring a blanket and to observe social distancing during the program. When the weather is not good, there will be a virtual
session posted online.
Take Home Crafts
Kids (and adults!) of all ages can create and enjoy a simple weekly take-home craft with us.
Please call or register online to reserve a weekly supply kit that can be picked up and enjoyed
at home.
Registration is required each week to account for supplies
The Weekly Project
Welcome to the Weekly Project, a program featuring various home activities like cooking, crafting, art, and STEM. Each week will
showcase a different project for children to do with their families and include take-home materials. This program is for kids of all
ages.
Registration is required each week to account for supplies.
The Northern Tier Library aims to provide resources that inspire, inform, educate, and entertain the public.
twp.pine.pa.us 19P INE -R ICHLAND
S CHOOL D ISTRICT
2021 Updates
Tax Rebate Available
The Pine-Richland School Board approved a senior citizen tax rebate for senior citizens who live in the Township of Pine or
Richland Township at its board meeting on January 11th, 2021.
The program, effective for the calendar year 2020, stipulates that the filer must be; a 2020 resident of Pine or Richland Township
and owned their primary residence in Pine or Richland Township in 2020. The Homestead Exemption granted by Allegheny County
will be used to determine whether a residence is a primary residence. The filer must be a senior citizen, widow, or widower. The
submission deadline is June 30th, 2021. You can review the qualifications, the packet, and more by visiting
www.pinerichland.org/seniors
Pine Richland School Board
Approves Resolution
The board approved a resolution pursuant to Section 311(d)(1) Special
Session Act of 2006. Certifying the Pine-Richland School Board will not
raise local taxes at a rate to exceed the school district’s Act 1 index of 3%
for 2021-2022. The purpose of this resolution is to allow the school district
to continue through the general fund budget preparation process for 2021-
2022. This resolution states the school board is not planning to raise the real
estate tax rate for the next fiscal year beyond the approved Act 1 index for
the Pine-Richland School District. The school board may approve a tax increase up to 3% but not exceed this percentage. You can
find all the budget-related topics and documents by visiting www.pinerichland.org/budget.
Join Us Virtually for Pine Richland School Board Meetings
Join us for upcoming school board meetings in 2021. Pine-Richland School Board Regular, Planning and Combined Meetings begin
at 7 p.m., and committee meetings begin at 6 p.m. You can visit www.pinerichland.org/board for upcoming meeting dates, info
on logging on virtually, and more.
20 Pine Branches | Spring/Summer 2021Recognizing 21 Pine Richland High School Seniors
in the 2021 National Merit Program
Pine-Richland High School seniors Brendan Andersen, John Faber, Joshua Pazin, Rebecca Peng, and Samuel Stella earned finalist
status in the National Merit Scholarship Corporation program. Seniors Benjamin Carnovale, Lydia Francis, Gregory Gilmour,
Malini Harinath, Rori Holm, Evan Jackson, Jinwon Jang, Connor Johnson, Catherine Lee, Kareem Mohsen, Max Romano, Will
Sangpachatanaruk, Michael Tamburri, Abigail Turner, Victor Williams, and Joseph Woodrow were named commended students.
These students are among 16,000 semifinalists in the United States being recognized for their work on the Preliminary SAT/National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Finalists will have the opportunity to qualify for merit scholarships.
Senior Named Candidate in 2021
United States Presidential Scholars
Program
Pine-Richland High School senior Rebecca
Peng has been named one of more than 4,500
candidates in the 2021 US Presidential Scholars
Program. The select candidates are from nearly
3.6 million students expected to graduate from
Rebecca Peng the United States high schools this year.
PRSD Is Looking to Connect with All Residents
Pine-Richland School District is trying to reach more community members, specifically residents who may not have children
in the district. We are also looking to connect with residents who own businesses in Pine-Richland. To join, please visit
www.pinerichland.org/residents to complete a short questionnaire so we can reach you via email or phone with pertinent
information.
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26 Pine Branches | Spring/Summer 2021TAX SERVICES
Jordan Tax Service (Property/School Tax):
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Keystone Collections Group (Earned Income Tax
(EIT): 888-328-0565
PUBLIC SERVICES
Non-Emergency/Emergency Numbers
NRPD NON-Emergency: 724-625-3157
WVFC NON-Emergency: 724-935-1491 SPRING/SUMMER 2021
Police/Fire Emergency: 911
The Township of Pine boasts a number of scenic
School District spots to enjoy the changing of the seasons. The
Pine Richland School District: 724-625-7773 expanded trail system allows a safe alternative to
driving for even more outdoor enjoyment. For more
UTILITY SERVICES information about the Township of Pine please see
our website @ www.twp.pine.pa.us, or contact us
Cable / Internet / Telephone @ 724-625-1591
Armstrong: 1-877-486-4666
Consolidated Communications: 1-724-443-9535
Frontier: 1-855-664-9443
(Residential) 1-800-921-8101 Water
West View Water Authority: 1-412-931-3292
Electric
Duquesne Light: 1-888-393-7100 Septic & Well Water Information & Testing
Pennsylvania Power/First Energy: 1-800-720-3600 Allegheny County Health Department:
1-412-578-8040 or 412-578-8047
Garbage
Vogel Disposal Service, Inc.: 1-724-625-1511 Electric Suppliers
For a complete list of electric suppliers licensed
Gas with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Columbia Gas: 1-888-460-4332 (PUC) you may visit the website of your local
Peoples Gas/Equitable: 1-412-395-3050 utility company or www.puc.pa.gov. You can also
1-800-764-0111 compare local electric providers with the Consumer
Affairs Guide to Pennsylvania Electric Companies.
Sewage
McCandless Township The Northern Regional Police Department can assist
Sanitary Authority: 1-412-366-8481 with the removal of dead deer for residents on
Township of Pine Roads ONLY.
Breakneck Creek
Sanitary Authority: 1-724-625-1699 They can be reached at the NON-emergency police
number, 724-625-3157.
Marshall Township
Muni-Sanitary Authority: 1-724-935-3090 For State Roads contact the Township
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