Intro to Pickleball

Presidents Day Fun

Friday, February 18, 2022

New M.O.M.'s Meetup

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Rock the Park

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Mature Adult Events

Ladies Night Wine Bottle Macrame

Makin' Music

Thursday, January 27, 2022

DIY Cutting Board Decor

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Commit to Fit - February 1 through 28, 2022

Commit to Fit Challenge (February 1 through 28)

Session 1 January / February 2022 - 8 weeks

Session 1 begins on January 3rd

Teddy Bear Tea

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Little Veterinarian School - Equine Veterinarian

Equine Veterinarian - 8 weeks Ages 6 to 10 years

Junior Tennis Clinics 2021-2022

Citizen's Police Academy - Spring 2022

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Deer Management Program: Community Encouraged to Become Involved

The Police Department oversees the Deer Management Program. Archers who are interested in participating in the archery program are encouraged to apply.
Landowners are encouraged to contact the Police Dept. if they wish to donate their property for use.

Garbage/Recycling Delayed One Day All Week

Garbage/Recycling Delay - One Day ALL WEEK 

Due to weather conditions, Waste Management has informed Peters Township that they will not be operating Garbage/Recycling collections today, Monday, January 17, 2022.  Waste Management will res...

Columbia Gas Main Replacement Projects

Columbia Gas Projects

 Columbia Gas has informed the Township of two gas main replacement projects that will be starting this month.  The first project is scheduled to begin the week of January 10th with most work occurring in Cecil Towns...

Christmas Tree Recycling/Disposal

Christmas Tree Disposal - Two Options

1 - Recycle your tree by dropping it off in Peterswood Park at the Baseball Fields Parking Area (Behind Outfield of Field #2). Trees will be converted to pine mulch beginning on Monday, January 17th. The last day to dr...

Peters Township Seeking Board Members

Peters Township Seeking Board Members for:

• Construction Appeals Board
• Environmental Quality Board
• Traffic Impact Fee Advisory Committee

Peters Township is seeking resumes from Township residents willing to volunteer their time and talent to serve on the follo...

Register Your Address on No Knock List to Prohibit Door-to-Door Sales

As a Peters Township resident, you may choose not to have door-to-door sales of any goods, commodities, or services at your home by registering your home on the No Knock List.

Beware: Unemployment Text Message Scam

Beware: Unemployment Text Message Scam

Treasurer Stacy Garrity is warning Pennsylvanians that scammers are using fraudulent text messages to target recipients of unemployment compensation benefits – potentially including normal unemployment compensation (U...

The Fire Station has a New Mansard Roof!

Learn more about the improvements made with the new mansard roof at Peters Township Fire Station #1.

When Should You Call 911?

Members of the Peters Township Police, Fire, Ambulance, and the Washington County 911 Center explain when YOU should call 911.

NOW HIRING: Part-Time Positions ($12.50/hr)

The Parks & Recreation Department is seeking qualified adults (18 and over) for part-time front desk positions at the Community Recreation Center and Tennis Center. The positions pay $12.50 per hour.

Proposed Aquatic Center Information

Learn about the proposed Peters Township Aquatic Center through drawings, reports, market studies, renderings, and more.

EQB Presents Green Thumb Award to TAR Self Storage

The Green Thumb Award is an annual award given to a local business by the Environmental Quality Board commemorating our township's efforts to celebrate Earth Day and participate in the Keep America Beautiful Campaign.  The board acknowle...

Washington Health System Recognizes Efforts of Peters Township

Peters Township was acknowledged by Washington Health System at the August 9, 2021 Council meeting for its role in hosting a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic from February 2021 to June 2021 at the Community Recreation Center.   Brook Ward, health...

Live Wire Electrical Safety

This training demonstration shows the effects of downed power lines, provides safety tips, and is informative to Township employees and residents.

Peters Township Recognized for Financial Documents

Peters Township Recognized by Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)

Peters Township is the only municipality in Pennsylvania to receive all three GFOA awards for the fiscal year 2019.  

For receiving all three GFOA awards, Peters Township ...

Pollinator Planting Challenge

Learn about how you can get involved by planting a bee friendly garden!

Burning Regulations in Peters Township

Reminder on Burning Regulations

All open burning is restricted to four days per week - Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays - and only from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Fires must be attended to at all times.  No noxious trash burning...

Recycle Electronics & Household Hazardous Waste

Recycle Electronics & Household Hazardous Waste at Your Door

Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Flyer (PDF)

You are able to recycle electronics and household hazardous waste at your front door. To schedule a pickup or for more information, visit W...

Fire Department to Host Car Seat Event 11/8

Peters Township Fire Department will host a FREE Car Seat Safety Event on Monday, November 8th, 2021.

Severe Storms Damage Peters Township

At approximately 7:45pm this evening, a severe storm cell began affecting our entire municipality. The worst of the damage occurred in the Venetia section of the township, affecting the following roadways: Bower Hill, Springdale, Sienna Trail, Buckingham,...

Peters Township Responds to Storm Systems

Last week, Peters Township Emergency Management officials as well as the Department of Public Works began preparing and training for the potential impact of Hurricane Ida on our area. These preparations began with planning meetings, which led to tasks suc...

Peters Township Emergency Crews Respond for Multiple Incidents Tuesday Evening

 At approximately 6:30 pm on Tuesday, August 3rd, Peters Township Fire, Police, and EMS were alerted for a female experiencing a medical emergency on the trail around Peters Lake Park. Units responded immediately and confirmed that the patient wa...

Peters Firefighters Respond to Multiple Critical Incidents Overnight

Just after 1:00 AM this morning, the Peters Township Fire Department was dispatched to assist the City of Washington Fire Department with a confirmed residential structure fire. Peters Firefighters responded with (2) personnel to assist with this...

PTFD Successfully Renews Department of Health Licensure

Peters Township Fire Department Renews EMS Licensure

April 23, 2021

The Peters Township Fire Department is one of few fire departments in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that is certified under the Department of Health as an Advanced Life Support Quick Res...

Annual Report Published

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Peters Township's ISO Rating Improves

What is ISO?

The Insurance Services Office, or "ISO" provides ratings used by insurance carriers in order to evaluate the risk associated with property and casualty insurance. Through their Public Protection Classification (PPC) Program, each com...

Peters Fire Joins Pilot Program for Community Risk Reduction

The Peters Township Fire Department has been selected by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to participate in the second phase of a pilot program to build a digital community risk assessment (CRA) tool. Aligned to NFPA 1300, Standard on Commu...

Proposed Aquatic Center Information

Find information on the proposed Rolling Hills Park Aquatic Center.

Parks & Recreation Has a New Website!

Peters Township has partnered with Civic Plus on a brand new website. This website features a modern look, new menus, redesigned pages, and features to keep residents and visitors informed about happenings in our community. The site will be continually up...

Keep in Touch

Stay in touch with us by following us on Facebook for the latest information on events, programs, and activities.

Peters Township Parks and Recreation Facebook Page

A New Sign Ordinance

In 2020, Peters Township adopted a new Sign Ordinance with the intent of bringing the Township into compliance with the United States Supreme Court's landmark decision in Reed v. Town of Gibert, AZ. This new Ordinance brought about a significant ...

Apply for a Permit Online!

Many of our permit applications are now available for download as form-fillable PDFs and can be submitted directly to the Planning Department via email. 

View the Township Code

If you take the time to review the Township's Code of Ordinances, and the Township Zoning Ordinances, you can learn about the inner workings of the Township and about the local government decision-making process. If you have any questions, don't hesitate ...

Burning Regulations in Peters Township

Reminder on Burning Regulations

All open burning is restricted to four days per week - Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays - and only from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Fires must be attended to at all times.  No noxious trash burning...

Officer Down Memorial

FRANK RAMIREZ, JR.

Deputy Sheriff Frank Ramirez was killed in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 14 at about 12:50 am.

He was driving eastbound during a period of rain, responding to a call for assistance when his vehicle left the roadway on a curve an...

In the Know: Vehicle Break ins

During the spring and summer months, neighborhoods and parks historically experience an elevated number of thefts from vehicles.  

Please remember;

To lock your vehicle when left unattended

Shut windows when your vehicle is left unattebded

Do not kee...

In the Know: The Exchange Zone

What is the “EXCHANGE ZONE?”

The “EXCHANGE ZONE” consists of two (2) specifically identified parking spaces that are under video surveillance 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.  This area was specificall...