Union Township Working for You

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PA 211 is a valuable resource that connects community members in need to critical support services. We have received confirmation that PA 211 is ready to go live with intake for assistance to Union Township residents with damage caused by the tornado on May 11, 2024. 

Lines will open at 8:00 am on Saturday, May 18, 2024.  Callers should dial 211, press 1 on the menu, and then follow directions for Union Township Disaster Clean-up.   

Two national volunteer groups, TEAM RUBICON and SOUTHERN BAPTIST DISASTER RELIEF, are providing their services for free.  Township residents will be assisted by these volunteer organizations in removing trees, brush, and other debris from their properties and along the banks of streams.  Work will begin on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and will conclude on May 25, 2024.  

In order for Team Rubicon and Southern Baptist Relief to organize their efforts and work schedules, we urge you to call the Pennsylvania National Emergency System at 211 (on your phone) immediately.   

If anyone wishes to make a donation to TEAM RUBICON or Southern Baptist, please click on the links below. As a result, they will be able to assist people like us throughout the country   

LINK TO DONATE TO TEAM RUBICON 

LINK TO DONATE TO SOUTHERN BAPTIST 

Dumpster Available

The Township has provided a dumpster behind Quilter’s Corner for the use of residents impacted by the storm. Ensure that only storm-related debris is disposed of in the dumpster. NO ORGANIC WASTE is allowed – this means no tree limbs, branches, bark, etc. The dumpster is strictly for non-organic storm refuse. We appreciate your cooperation […]

PAHAF – PA Homeowner Assistance Fund – is OPEN!

PAHAF is a housing-related program funded by the U.S. Treasury to assist PA homeowners facing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The program provides financial assistance to homeowners for qualified mortgage and housing-related expenses to address delinquency and avoid default, foreclosure or displacement.  For more information, go to www.pahaf.org.  

Do you need support? PA-Navigate.org

Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help starts here.  PA Navigate – Search and Connect to Social Care (pa-navigate.org)

What is the MS4 Program?

Take a look at our new Stormwater Management page.  The MS4 program assures the implementation of a series of control measures to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the storm sewer system to the maximum extent practicable in a manner that protects water quality.  Check out the links for more information.

Call Before You Dig – 811

For over 50 years Pennsylvania 811’s mission has been to prevent damage to underground facilities.  In 2022, Pennsylvania 811 received close to 1,050,000 excavation notifications, and transmitted approximately 6.8 million notifications to their member facility owners and operators allowing essential utility and construction crews to provide vital underground services and repair to critical infrastructure to […]

SW PA Area on Aging Services

The Southwest Area on Aging promotes the well-being of older adults through a comprehensive program of health and social services.  Do you need an advocate, legal assistance, adult day care, or transportation for you or your loved one?  The Area of Aging also helps people with home-delivered meals, employment assistance, and much more.  Look at […]

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Who qualifies?  Low-income individuals (at or below 200% of the federal poverty level), with priority given to higher risk residents such as the elderly, disabled individuals, families with children and high energy users.  Click here for more information on this program.  

ACCESS to PA SERVICES

COMPASS provides you access to many of Pennsylvania’s health and human services benefits online.  Here you can learn about the many benefits available and see if you qualify, you can apply for and renew existing benefits and manage your business in a private and secure way – 24 hours a day.  Click here to access […]

Tax Collector Hours

Bernadette Speer, Tax Collector for Union Township residents, has office hours at the Union Township Municipal Building.  She is in the office Monday – Thursday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm through March.

MOVE OVER, SLOW DOWN

PA’s Move Over Law requires drivers approaching an emergency response area to pass at a speed no more than 20 mph less than the posted speed limit and reasonable for safely passing. An emergency response area is where an emergency vehicle has its flashing lights on, or where road crews or emergency responders have light […]

Prescription Take-Back Bin at Municipal Building

As part of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, there is a prescription drug take-back bin located at the municipal building. Click here for more information about safely disposing your prescription drugs.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE

Airport Road is closed. Residents living on Airport Road must access it from the Rankintown Road side. The Route 88 side is closed to all traffic. This closure, approved by the Board of Supervisors, is due to conditions resulting from...
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POSITION AVAILABLE: Accountant

Union Township is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Accountant.  Interested candidates should be familiar with Quick Books and ADP.  Being informed about the DCED Chart of Accounts for Municipalities is encouraged. Candidates should have working knowledge of Microsoft...
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AUDIT 2022 Review

Click here to view the Audit from the year 2022.  
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SEREMS CPR Training

Thanks to Southeast Regional EMS and Jason Madaras for coming to the Municipal Building to train the staff, road crew, and supervisors on how to use the AED machine located in our lobby.  He also did a great job training...

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