PETERS TOWNSHIP NEWS

DATES TO REMEMBER October 25 Leaf Collection Begins October 31 Trick or Treat – 6 to 8 p . m . October 31 Third Quarter Earned Income Tax due November 2 Election Day November 7 Daylight Saving Time Ends November 11 Veterans Day November 22 Budget Public Hearing November 25 Thanksgiving Day , Offices Closed ; Garbage Pickup on Friday November 26 Rec Center , Library , & Municipal Building All Closed November 30 Last Day to Pay School Real Estate Tax at Face Value November 29 Last week for Leaf Collection December 5 Tree Lighting – 6 p . m . @ Municipal Center

Frank Arcuri

10 PETERS TOWNSHIP

David M . Ball Chairman

James F . Berquist

PETERS TOWNSHIP POLICE OPEN HOUSE

October 9 , 2021 , from 12 – 4 p . m . Peters Township Police Station 200 Municipal Drive , McMurray PA 15317

The public is invited to the Peters Township Police Station on Saturday , October 9 between 12 – 4 p . m . for an OPEN HOUSE . Officers from the Department will demonstrate some of the equipment and technology used by Officers . Come out and see what it ’ s like to discharge a taser , investigate a crime scene , or reconstruct a motor vehicle crash . An officer will demonstrate his motorcycle riding skill , Police cars will be on display , as well as various weapons available to our officers . Come out and get to know our officers and enjoy some light refreshments and intriguing conversation .

DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT

On Saturday , October 23 , 2021 from 10 a . m . to 2 p . m ., the Peters Township Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration ( DEA ) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired , unused , and unwanted prescription drugs . The locations will be announced on our website and through our e-mail / social media channels . The DEA cannot accept liquids , needles or sharps , only pills or patches . The service is free and anonymous , no questions asked .

BUDGET SCHEDULE

The Township has commenced the 2022 Budget process . Four workshops will be held , currently scheduled for September 20 , October 4 , October 18 , and November 1 , and if necessary , on November 15 , 2021 . Council will conduct a public hearing on the 2022 Budget , which is scheduled for November 22 , 2021 . All workshop meetings take place at 7 p . m . at the Peters Township Municipal Building . The public hearing , when scheduled , will be at 7:30 p . m . The 2022 Budget will be available for public review on November 8 , 2021 via the Township website . The Budget Adoption , the last step of the Budget process , is scheduled for December 20 , 2021 . Information will be made available through our Township website during the entire budget process .

ELECTION DAY REMINDER

Residents are reminded that Election Day is Tuesday , November 2 , 2021 . The deadline to register to vote in this election is October 18 , 2021 . The deadline to change party affiliation is also October 18 , 2021 . The last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot is October 26 , 2021 . Residents may register online or download forms at votespa . com or call the Washington County Election Office at 724.228.6750 .

Gary J . Stiegel , Jr .