Newsletter – Spring 2015

Butler Township
Newsletter
290 South Duffy Road
Butler, PA 16001
Butler Township
Board of
Commissioners
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Joe Hasychak, President
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Dave Zarnick, Vice President
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Joseph A. Wiest
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Sam Zurzolo
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Charles M. Nedz
Phone: 724-283-3430
Fax: 724-282-2142
SPRING 2015
Message from Board President—Joe Hasychak
Once again the Board of Commissioners are pleased to continue the preparation and issuance
of our newsletter. Our goal is to issue two newsletters each year. The purpose of these newsletters is
to keep our residents up to date on happenings within the township and to provide useful
information to all.
While reading through this newsletter you may think of something informative that you would
like to share with our residents. If so, please feel free to contact me or any of the other four
commissioners before the next newsletter goes to press (October) to have it included.
As you are aware, Butler Township suffered through another nasty winter. Once again salt usage
and road department overtime was quite high. However, based upon 2014, our 2015 budget was
prepared anticipating exceptional costs of this nature, thus our budget did not take a major hit. Hats
off to our road crew who did an exceptional job maintaining our roads. Now we have begun putting
things back together. As you read through this newsletter, you will note a listing of roads scheduled
to be paved or seal-coated during 2015.
Inside this issue:
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Retirements
New Hires
Board Appointments
Paul Langland
Household Recycling Event
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New Website
Park Rental Building
Road Maintenance Costs
Chicken BBQ
3
 Butler Twp. Fireman’s Assoc.
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 Firefighter of the Year Award
 American Legion Grants
 Fire Department Costs
5
 Bantam Jeep Festival
 Butler Dek Hockey
6
 Vogel Recycling Info.
 Important Phone #’s
7
 Building Permit Info.
 Recreational Fires
 2015 Road Paving Projects
8
 Scam Warnings
 Shakespeare in the Park
 Road Department News
9
 New Businesses
10
With the sale of Deshon Woods, which was to be the site of the new VA Hospital, the Board of
Commissioners elected to use the proceeds to set up various funds for future use. These funds
consisted of Stormwater Development, Capital Equipment, and Debt Service. I am pleased to
announce that the Board of Commissioners have authorized that some of the Stormwater Funds be
expended this year to complete various projects that have been on hold for numerous years. The
selected projects have been submitted to our township engineer for review and we await his
response. Upon completion of his review, the major projects will be sent out for bids while the
smaller projects will be handled within house. These projects should be started in the very near
future.
Commercial growth within the township continues. The commissioners recently approved Dicks
Sporting Goods, Bob Evans Restaurant, Mattress Firm, as well as a Starbucks Coffee Shop.
Although we recently lost two Bottom Dollar grocery stores, Aldi’s will soon be moving into the Bon
-Aire site. Our parks, specifically Butler Township Park and Preston Park have been spruced up for
the summer season and await use by our residents. Contact Marcie Love at our office if you desire to
rent the Butler Township Park for your function.
The Board of Commissioners meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. These
meetings are open to the public and we encourage our residents to attend them. Additionally, please
do not hesitate to contact any of our township staff or commissioners, if you feel you need any
assistance.
Be safe and have a great summer season.
Joe Hasychak
Butler Township has received a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Health—Hodge
Fund through the Safe Kids Coalition towards the purchase of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
If children reside in your home, you can receive up to three free alarms by contacting the Butler
Township Fire Departments or Fire Marshal Larry Christy at 724-287-7465, ext. 218.
These detectors save lives…make sure your home is protected.
Butler Township Newsletter
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Mary Matis started with the
Butler Township Police Department
in March 1985 and retired in March
2015 after 30 years of service. Mary
was previously employed by the
County of Butler at the District
Justice office of William O’Donnell.
Mary was an asset to the police
department and will be missed. We
wish Mary well in her retirement.
Cindy Peters was recently hired
in the Administration Department as
a part-time Administrative Aide and
will be working at the main reception
desk. Cindy came to the township
through the Senior Aid Program and
over the last year has proven herself
to be a valuable member of the
department. So, when her time with
the program was over she was hired on as an official
township employee.
Paul Langland
Longtime
Butler
Township
Commissioner
Paul Langland passed away
on April 22nd at the age of
90.
Paul served the
township residents for 32
consecutive years making
him the longest tenured
Commissioner in the history
of Butler Township. He was
first elected to a four year
term in 1974, and was subsequently re-elected to seven
additional terms. Paul could be described as always having
the best interest for Butler Township in mind. He served
on various departments within the township including
Board President numerous times. Paul worked well with
the many commissioners he served with during his 32 years.
He was the consummate professional and a true gentleman
at all times.
Butler Township has numerous boards and commissions that
meet at various times to make recommendations to the Board of
Commissioners concerning township issues. The following
people have recently been appointed or reappointed to boards and
commissions in the township.
Tom Holman
Paul Sybert
Patricia Saeler
Edward Natali
Valerie Mueller
-Zoning Hearing Board
-Butler Area Sewer Authority
-Recycling Advisory Committee
-UCC Board of Appeals
-Preston Park Advisory Committee
If you are interested in serving on any of the boards or
commissions for Butler Township, please send your letter of
intent to:
Butler Township
Attn: Edward Kirkwood, Manager
290 South Duffy Road
Butler, PA 16001
WARM WEATHER
The
Butler
Department
Twp.
Police
again wants to
remind motorists that with warm
weather arriving and school
being out for summer to be more
aware of pedestrians and children
being on or near the roadways.
Butler Township
Household Recycling Collection Day
Saturday, July 11, 2015 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Township Building, 290 South Duffy Road
We will be collecting small appliances, household
chemicals, paint, automotive batteries
and fluorescent lights.
This free collection event is open to
Butler Township residents only.
Pre-registration is required by calling our collection
contractor ECS&R toll-free at 1-866-815-0016.
All questions should be directed to ECS&R.
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Butler Township launched a new website at the beginning of
2015. The website was created by MIBS Inc., located in Cranberry
Township. We are pleased with the way the website looks and its
updated functions. We hope you take an opportunity to check it
out if you have not already done so. A lot of information that you
may need can be found on this site, as well as, notifications of
upcoming events and other important announcements.
With the summer months upon us, who wants to think about
the recent winter, with the freezing temperatures and snow fall.
We would like to take this time to commend Superintendent of
Public Works Tom Knights and the entire road department for
their work in keeping our roadways cleared and salted during the
winter season.
Each year the township budgets funds towards the cost of
snow and ice removal. The breakdown of expenses for this past
season were as follows:
A new addition to the site is a Park Rental Building Calendar. If
you are interested in renting the building you can check for
availability before calling for more information.
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Salt:
$217,131.20
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Calcium Chloride:
$
4,543.20
Butler Township is also now on Facebook. “Like” our
page to receive notification of upcoming events and
important information.
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Anti-skid Material:
$
3,640.00
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Overtime:
$ 68,596.55
Total:
$293,910.95
If you are interested in receiving the Butler Township
Newsletter electronically, instead of through the mail, please sign
up by going to the Butler Township website and completing the
form on the Home Page. You can also e-mail your request to
Marcie at [email protected].
Sending the newsletters out electronically significantly
decreases the cost of publication.
The Butler Township Park Rental Building is located at 468
South Duffy Road. It is a great place to hold birthday parties,
graduation parties, showers and family reunions. It has
something for everyone. The building is air conditioned, with a
commercial size kitchen and seating for 126 people. Outside
you have available to you a play ground, barbeque pit, basketball
court, horseshoe pits and when the weather is warmer, a
volleyball court. You also have Butler Township Park and
Preston Park trails nearby to explore. For information on
renting the building, go to the Butler Township website under
Recreation/Butler Township Park. You can also call the
Township Municipal Building and talk to Marcie at 724-2833430, X 212.
The first day to reserve dates for 2016 is Monday,
November 2, 2015 at the Township Municipal Building.
The doors to the Administration Office open at 8:30 AM.
BUTLER TOWNSHIP POTHOLE REPORTING
Call Barb at 724.287.0885 to report potholes on
Butler Township roads.
Chicken BBQ
Butler Twp. Vol. Fire Dept.
Station 3
Start Serving at 10 AM—Take Out Only!
Dinner Includes—$8.00
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Half Chicken
Macaroni Salad
Baked Beans
Dessert
Half Chicken—$5.00
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2015 BBQ Dates
May 31st
June 28th
July 26th
August 30th
September 27th
October 25th
Call ahead orders to 724-287-0549
the morning of ONLY!
(formerly known as Lyndora V.F.C.)
114 Whitestown Road, Lyndora, PA 16045
Butler Township Newsletter
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The Butler Township Fireman’s Association held their Annual
Installation Dinner on February 7, 2015. The following is a list of
the 2015 Fire Officials from each volunteer fire department that
were installed that evening.
Butler Township Volunteer Fire District 3
Frank Angeloni—Board of Directors
Dave Bestwick—Chief 3-3
Brian Birckbichler—Lieutenant 3-4
Mike Blessel—Treasurer
Craig Buck— Board of Directors
George Burr—Assistant Engineer
Robert Cordray—President
Diane Hanchosky—Recording Secretary
Andrew Hill—Lieutenant-3
Steve Huey—Chief 3-2
Steve Iman—Board of Directors
Dexter Keibler—Captain-3
Jen LaDue—Board of Directors
Joe LaDue—Captain 3-4
Andy Mincer—Engineer
Adam Rearick—Board of Directors
Adam Rozic—Captain 3-2
Dave Sanderson—Captain 3-3
Jamie Senopole—Captain 3-5
Justin Shuler—Lieutenant 3-3
Rena’ Vensel—Financial Secretary
Tim Vensel—Vice-President
Ken Wagner—Lieutenant 3-2
Toby Wehr—Chief
Mercer Road Volunteer Fire Department
Jeanna Hunt—Treasurer
Robert Hunt—Board of Directors
Ronald Kastelic—Board of Directors, Lieutenant 6
Keven Kelly—Chief-6
Kenneth Lawrence—Vice-President
John Lutz—President, Captain-6
Denny Lynn—Board of Directors
Glenn Miller—Chief 6-2
Ann Oesterling—Secretary
South Butler Volunteer Fire Department
Jeffrey Crede—Board of Directors, Captain 7-3
Bruce Fry, Jr.—Captain 7
Candice Fry—Treasurer
Shawn Gladde—Board of Directors
Michael Graham—Lieutenant 7
Floyd “Skip” Lohr—Lieutenant 7-3
Stephen Martin—Vice-President
Artie Osniak—Board of Directors, Lieutenant 7-2
Russell Sarver—Board of Directors
Michael Schmidt—Chief 7
Paula Schmidt—Captain 7-2, Secretary
Kevin Smith—President, Chief 7-2
With the consolidated fire departments now fully functioning as one entity, we
would like to take a moment to thank the Chief of the former Greenwood Village
Volunteer Fire Department.
Joe Hanchosky joined the volunteer fire service in Butler Township in 1981.
Joe rose through the ranks at the Greenwood Village Volunteer Fire Department
and held several positions like Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, and then Chief.
He served as Chief at Greenwood Village for 23 non-consecutive years.
Joe was very instrumental in the consolidation process. He always wants what
is best for the organization, his fellow firefighters, and the community of Butler
Township.
It was almost 16 years ago that he had the idea to start a sportsman’s day where
all the township fire companies could combine forces and work together to better
raise funds. He has dedicated hundreds of hours to make this a great success year
after year.
During the annual installation dinner held at the beginning of the year, the
current Fire Chief of the Butler Township Volunteer Fire District honored Joe
with the James E. Neely Fire Fighter of the Year Award for 2014. We would all
agree that it couldn’t have been awarded to a more deserving fire fighter and
dedicated public servant.
When you see Joe around the community, please take a minute to express your
gratitude for a job well done and for a lifetime of volunteering to make our
community a great place to live and raise a family.
- Submitted by Dave Bestwick—BTVFD 3
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American Legion Post #778 recently awarded the Butler
Township Volunteer Fire Departments grant money in the
amount of $13,000.00 to go towards equipment purchases to
help them serve our community.
Commander Gary Kuhn personally visited each fire
department during their monthly meeting, to present the grant
check and to thank the departments for their service to the
community.
The awards were as follows:
 Butler Township Volunteer Fire District 3 (Station 3)
—$5,000.00 towards the purchase and decaling of a 2014
Ford Explorer Command Vehicle.
Pictured from left to right: American Legion Commander
Gary Kuhn, Commissioner Joe Hasychak, Commissioner Dave
Zarnick, Commissioner Sam Zurzolo, Station 3 Chief—Toby
Wehr, Station 7 Chief—Mike Schmidt, Station 7 President—
Kevin Smith, Station 6 President—John Lutz and Station 6
Chief—Keven Kelly.
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Mercer Road Volunteer Fire Department (Station 6)
—$4,000.00 towards the purchase of a Hurst “Jaws of
Life” Rescue Tool.
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South Butler Volunteer Fire Department (Station 7)
—$4,000.00 towards the purchase of a new thermal
imaging camera.
Thank you to Commander Kuhn and American Legion
Post #778 for your generosity.
Photo submitted by Kevin Smith—SBVFD
Butler Township Volunteer Fire Departments are funded from various sources, such as township budget allocation, State Aid,
fundraisers, donations and grants. The South Butler Volunteer Fire Department’s Rescue Engine 7 is pictured above along with
some of the equipment that is used when responding to structure fires and motor vehicle accidents. Their associated costs are also
listed.
This is just a small sampling of the tools and equipment that is required. Not only are we thankful for the men and women who
volunteer at the three Butler Township Fire Departments but we are also thankful for those of you who donate to our fire
departments through fundraisers and personal contributions.
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Butler Township Newsletter
Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival Guinness World
Record Parade to Begin in Township on June 12
The 5th annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival will celebrate the
75th birthday of the Bantam Jeep on June 12-14. 2015 is shaping
up to be a terrific year for the event, with record Jeep registrations
and a Guinness World Record parade on Friday, June 12.
Organizers hope to break the new world record that was just set
in April in Daytona Beach, Florida. Butler Township will be
involved with the event as the parade begins at Butler County
Community College. Jeeps will be using Decatur, Litman, Old
Plank and Vogel Roads to access both the main and rear
entrances of the college as they prepare for the parade.
Jeeps owners will be instructed to arrive on campus between 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. The parade begins at 2:30
p.m. and planners anticipate that all Jeeps will leave the college by 8:30 p.m. Traffic restrictions will be in place on Route 8 north as
Jeeps travel to Butler in the right lane and all other traffic will be directed to the left lane and then detoured across the bridge to
Hansen Ave. Vehicles will not be able to access Route 8 from Decatur, Cooledge and Litman Roads after 2 :30 p.m.
Township residents are urged to plan ahead for the increase in traffic and to expect delays on the roads surrounding the college.
Visitors will be coming from 30 states and Canada to be part of this celebration. We're proud to welcome them home to the
birthplace of the Jeep!
While the Parade will be the highlight of the Festival, a full schedule of activities and events will be taking place at Cooper's Lake
Campground June 12-14. The Jeep History Exhibit will feature 12 rare Jeeps from the 1940s, including the only re-creation that
exists anywhere in the world of the Bantam Reconnaissance Car, the world's original Jeep. It will be accompanied by the first models
produced by Willys and Ford, as well as other military and civilian models. A Jeep that can swim will even be part of the exhibit!
Spectators will enjoy cheering on the Jeeps as they tackle the mud pit and other obstacles on the Jeep Playground. Diehl Automotive
Group and Ron Lewis Automotive Group will also be offering test-drives on off-road trails as part of the Ride with a Guide activity.
The World War II encampment will provide the opportunity to step back in time and see more 1940s Jeeps and over 100 vendors
from across the country will be offering anything and everything for a Jeep.
"If you've never been to the Festival, this is the year to come see what it is all about," said Patti Jo Lambert, Festival Director.
"There are activities and presentations happening all weekend long for both kids and adults. Come learn about Butler's Jeep history,
see every type of Jeep imaginable and help us celebrate the 75th birthday of the Jeep. We're very fortunate that all of us and the Jeep
can call Butler home."
For more information about the event, visit www.bantamjeepfestival.com.
Daily spectator admission is $10 for adults and $3 for children.
- Submitted by Patti Jo Lambert— Festival Director
Butler Dek Hockey, located in the Butler Township Park, is the
home to both youth and adult hockey leagues that play on foot. We
are currently in the middle of the Spring session and have 29 adult
teams and 200 children ages 4-16 that participate.
The adult leagues play on the weekends and the youth leagues
play on the weekdays. For information on the summer leagues call
the manager , James Queen at 724-991-3133.
- Submitted by James Queen, Butler Dek Hockey
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Vogel Recycling Guidelines
Material
What can be recycled
Glass
Clear, amber and green glass
from beverage bottles and food
jars
Aluminum,
Steel and Bimetal Cans
Aluminum, steel, bi-metal food
and beverage cans, empty
aerosol cans
What CANNOT be recycled
How to prepare materials
at this time
for recycling
Broken glass, light bulbs, dishes,
drinking glasses, crystal, window glass,
mirrors, ceramics, Pyrex or tempered
glass
Rinse bottles and jars, remove and discard
lids, do not break glass (labels may be left
on)
Aluminum foil, loose can lids, cans
Rinse cans (crush if space is needed) Please
containing food, clothes hangers, scrap
push lid down inside of can. Wipe out
metal, screws, nails, toys, lawn furniture,
greasy containers.
paint cans, aluminum siding
Plastic containers with #3 through #7
on bottoms, yogurt cups, cottage cheese,
Plastics (PET, Plastic bottles and containers
butter and margarine tubs, cooking oil,
HDPE)
with #1 and #2 on bottoms,
Rinse, remove and discard lids (crush if
motor oil, styrofoam peanuts, and
Stamped #1
clear, plastic soda bottles, milk
space is needed) Lids are not recyclable.
blocks, loose plastic bags, plastic plant
and #2 on
and water jugs, liquid detergent,
Be sure to remove and discard)
pots, foam egg cartons, plastic wrap,
bottom
bleach and softener bottles
toys, lawn furniture, pesticide or
herbicide bottles, antifreeze
Newsprint
and
magazines
Newspapers, magazines
Catalogs, phonebooks
Place in grocery bags (paper or plastic) Do
not tie! Please do not place out on wet
days!
Cardboard
Clean corrugated & pressed
cardboard cartons (moving &
shipping boxes, merchandise
boxes, such as TV, computer,
large appliance boxes, etc.)
Paperboard boxes (including cereal
boxes, tissue boxes, shoe boxes, pizza
boxes, milk cartons, juice boxes, takeout food containers) oily, soiled or
contaminated cardboard
Flatten or break down into pieces no larger
than 4’. Remove all packing material
(Styrofoam blocks, peanuts, bubble wrap,
etc.) Place loose in, under or beside
recycling container. Please do not place
out on wet days!
Phone Numbers
Butler County
Township Telephone Numbers
Administration—724-283-3430
Edward Kirkwood, Manager
Theresa Giesler, Township Secretary
Marcie Love, Office Assistant/Treasurer
Cindy Peters, Administrative Aide
x 215
x 213
x 212
x 210
Zoning Department—724-287-7465
Jesse Hines, Zoning Officer
Steven Homison, Regulations Inspector
Larry Christy, Fire Marshal
x 216
x 211
x 218
Police Department—724-285-9600 (For Emergencies call 9-1-1)
Road Department—724-287-0885
Bill Helsel, Tax Collector—724-234-2051
Court House
Commissioners
Assessment Office
Parks & Recreation
Chamber of Commerce
724-285-4731
724-284-5100
724-284-5316
724-284-5383
724-283-2222
City of Butler
724-285-4124
PA Game Commission
814-432-3187
Butler Area School District
724-287-8721
Berkheimer Tax Administrator
724-282-0377
Butler Township Newsletter
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Butler Township has opted in to the Statewide Building Code effective August 8, 2004. Listed below are examples of some
projects that require a permit and examples of projects that do
not require a permit. A complete list of the township ordinances
can be found on-line at www.butlertwp.org.
Recreational fires are permitted at
any time in Butler Township as long
as the following guidelines are
followed:
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Only clean, dry, wood products
are to be burned; no treated or
painted lumber is permitted.
Before beginning any project you should check with the
Zoning Department for help in determining what, if any,
 Fire size is limited to three (3)
permits or approvals are required.
feet in diameter and two (2) feet
in height.
Permit Required
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Fire location can be no closer than (twenty-five) 25 feet from a
structure or combustible material. Conditions that could cause the
fire to spread must be removed prior to ignition.
Commercial Construction/Addition
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In Ground Pools and Above Ground Pools greater than 24
inches deep.
Fires in approved containers shall be at least (fifteen) 15 feet from
any structure.
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Elevated Decks
Fires are not permitted within ten (10) feet of any street, public
way or property line.
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Storage Shed or Garage
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All fires shall be constantly attended until extinguished.
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Signs
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Fences
An approved method of extinguishing a fire shall be on site for
immediate utilization. (i.e. fire extinguisher with minimum 4A
rating, garden hose, water barrel, sand, dirt or water truck).
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Windows of a larger size
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Retaining Walls higher than four feet
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Home Occupation (may also require approval from the
Zoning Hearing Board)
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New House Construction
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Residential Home Addition
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Township residents are reminded that burning of yard waste is
permitted in the township only during the months of March, April,
September, October and November. (M A S O N)
No Permit Required
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Replacement of Shingles or Windows on a home (same size)
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Retaining Walls four feet in height or less
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Patio Slab
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Replacement Siding on a Home
If you’re planning on an above ground, in ground or
temporary pool or hot tub for your home, remember that a
permit is required for any pool over two feet deep. The
International Residential Building Code has safety requirements
that demand inspection of all pools. A copy of these
requirements can be obtained at the Township Building.
The following roads are scheduled for resurfacing in 2015:
The following roads are scheduled for seal-coating in 2015:
Grandview Boulevard, Brown Avenue, Bridle Path Drive, Stirling
Drive, Sawmill Run Road – from the intersection of Butler Road
to Butler Township Stock Yard Entrance, and Butler Road –
from the entrance to the Butler Township Salt Storage Facility to
80 linear feet past the intersection with Sawmill Run Road.
Kerry Drive, North Breezewood Drive, South Breezewood
Drive, Cypress Street, Scotland Avenue, England Street,
Hampton Court, Crosslands Road, Highfield Road (North),
Highfield Road (South), East Boundary Street, Willard Avenue,
Linhurst Avenue, Arlington Avenue, Campbell Avenue, Nixon
Avenue, Ferguson Avenue, North Boundary Street, Homewood
Drive, Morningside Drive, Kemper Road, and Acre Avenue.
Please be aware of road closures, travel restrictions and
delays in the township.
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SCAMS:
The Butler Township Police Department wants to continue to
warn residents to be aware of the various scams being attempted in
the area. Residents are advised not to provide any personal
information to any unknown individuals- this is to include dates of
birth, social security numbers, and bank account information. If
residents have any questions they are urged to call the police.
Common scams include the:
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IRS Scam - a person identifying themselves as an IRS
employee and requesting money for unpaid taxes.
 Jury Duty Scam - a Sheriff’s deputy requesting money for
failing to show up for Jury Duty
 Lottery or Sweepstakes Scam - someone saying you won a
lottery or sweepstake and requesting money to pay the taxes or
fees to obtain the winnings.
 New Vehicle Scam - someone saying you won a vehicle and
requesting money for the payment of the tax.
 Person in Need Scam (Grandparents Scam) - someone will
call saying they are a relative, saying they are in jail and need
money for bail or need money for personal needs.
There are many more and residents should be aware. Residents
are strongly advised not to send cash, checks, prepaid cards or any
form of money to individuals they do not know.
The hobnob theatre company will be returning to
Preston Park this summer with another "Shakespeare in the
Park" production under the direction of Phillip Ball. Last
summer, hobnob's production of William Shakespeare's "A
Midsummer Night's Dream" brought close to 400 people to
the beautiful grounds of Preston Park over two weekends in
August. The Butler audiences could not stop raving about
the beautiful park used as the backdrop for a Shakespeare
production. Both the public and hobnob theatre are excited
about this collaboration again.
The dates and production title will be announced soon.
Hobnob's web site www.hobnobtheatre.com and Facebook
page www.facebook.com/hobnobtheatre will have
information soon.
- Submitted by Elizabeth Smith—hobnob theatre co.
Since winter has subsided, construction season is now underway. Many road improvement projects are planned throughout Butler
Township. Below are a few informational comments for motorists and pedestrians to keep in mind.
Road Closures : Road closures are a necessary inconvenience to motorists. When a road is closed there is a hazard within the designated area. The hazard may involve tree removal, road repair or resurfacing, pipe installation or utility repair. The decision to close a
road is not taken lightly, rather it is determined based upon the safety of the public and those working within the construction zone.
Please refrain from attempting to drive through a road closure to your destination. Like us on Facebook to view road closures as they
occur.
Road Ditches: Open ditches along a road are intended to catch runoff water from the road surface and channel it away. Road
ditches work in conjunction with culvert pipes underneath driveways as a system of continuous flow. Road ditches are prohibited
from being piped across private property and/or filled in. Routine maintenance will be performed by the Road Department to ensure
ditches remain open.
Driveway Culvert Pipes: Culvert pipes beneath driveways are the responsibility of the property owner to maintain. A deformed or
crushed driveway pipe becomes a source of back up for water flow and directs it away from the intended location. Please ensure that
your driveway culvert pipe is in good condition and free of debris.
Road Resurfacing Projects: Butler Township has an aggressive agenda for 2015 road projects. Please visit www.butlertwp.org to
view the roads involved. Our website will be updated as additional projects occur.
Butler Township
290 South Duffy Road
Butler, PA 16001
We’re on the Web!
www.butlertwp.org
MEET YOUR NEW
NEIGHBORS!
There are some new faces in town. Please take some
time to visit and support our newest township
businesses.
They’re looking forward to meeting you!
Mandy’s Dance Studio
132 Evans Road
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
203 North Duffy Road
Hampton Inn
610 Butler Crossing
Harlan’s Elite Fitness
260 Greater Butler Mart
Planet Fitness
152 Alameda Plaza