Haunted Trail Volunteers Needed

Toilet Paper Pumpkins

Ladies Night - Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

Fall into Fitness Walkathon Challenge

Fall-ing Mobile Creation

Trick OR Treat Trail - Saturday, October 16

Scarecrow Decoration Contest

Junior Tennis Clinics 2021-2022

Outdoor Tennis Season Brochure

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Leaf Collection Dates - 2021

• Waste Management collects leaves for 5 weeks in the fall.  Leaves must be in paper lawn and leaf bags or they will not be taken.   The designated weeks are:
  • October 25, 2021 - October 28, 2021
  • November 1, 2021 - November 4, 2021
  • No...

Public Hearing - September 27, 2021

Public Notice - Public Hearing on September 27, 2021

Peters Township Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 27, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Peters Township Municipal Building located at 610 East McMurray Road, McMurray...

Proposed Aquatic Center Information

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

Tennis Center Operations Update

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 ...

Columbia Gas Main Replacement Projects

Columbia Gas has informed the Township of several gas main replacement projects that will be occurring this year.  The roads affected are portions of Thompsonville Road, Parkwood Lane, Old Washington Road, Joyce Drive, Devonshire Drive, Ammons Dr...

New HVAC System at the Library

A new HVAC system was installed at the Peters Township Public Library. Learn more about the improvements and benefits the system offers.

Pollinator Planting Challenge

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

2021 Friday Night Flicks

Bat Boxes Installed

Three bat boxes were installed around Peters Township on April 8, 2021.   These boxes create a habitat for bats to roost away from buildings, attics, and chimneys.  Dedicated roosting areas and shelters are key to co-habitation between b...

Arrowhead Trail Parking Lot Reopens

The Pelipetz Road parking lot used for Arrowhead Trail parking, officially reopened today (Friday, September 17, 2021).  This parking lot is located off Valley Brook Road, across from Maplewood Drive.  The Peters Township Public Works De...

COVID-19 Information & Resources

Peters Township has a web page dedicated solely to COVID-19.

Peters Township's COVID-19 Page

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...

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...

PTFD's Popular Open House Returns

2021 OPEN HOUSE

Welcome Back!

We are so excited to share that we will be hosting an in-person Open House this year on Saturday, September 25th, 2021!

We hope that you will join us for an afternoon of fun, community, and SAFETY to kick of the 2021 Fire Preven...

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...

2021 Friday Night Flicks

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

ELLA G. FRENCH

Police Officer Ella French was shot and killed while she and her partner conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle containing three subjects near the intersection of West 63rd Street and South Bell Avenue.

During the traffic stop, one of the subj...

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...