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2017 Newsletter HIGHLIGHTS HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP

www instagram. com/hopewell_park. www .hopewelltwp .com CONTENTS www .instagram .com/hopewell_park https://www .facebook .com/HopewellTownshipPA/ https://www .facebook .com/hopewelltwppolice/ https://www .facebook .com/HopewellCommunityPark/ www .twitter .com/hopewelltwp Commissioner's Corner Board of Commissioners...... 2 OUR VISION STATEMENT A Note from the Township Manager . . . . 4-5 Develop visionary goals to advance our mission and seek opportunities for Engineer's Report...... 6-7 development that will move Hopewell Township progressively forward . Police Department New Hires & Promotions...... 8-9 Our Officers in the Community. . . . . 10-11 NEW LUXURY APARTMENTS IN HOPEWELL The Kane at Gray’s Landing is a brand room, Planning & Zoning new, luxury apartment community in History of Hopewell Township ...... 12 Hopewell Township. Conveniently Top 10 Ordinances for 2017 ...... 13 located at 2971 Kane Road, on the site Parks & Recreation of the former Kane Road Drive-In, the 2017 Event Schedule ...... 14-15 community brings 228 homes to the Camp Lakewood ...... 16 area. With one, two, and three bedroom Rec-on-the-Run Schedule...... 17 Event Highlights ...... 18-19 choose from in these four story build- are available, as well, for added conve- Hopewell Township Park ...... 20-21 ings.floor Eachplans, modern there are kitchen many offersoptions quartz to nience.fitness center,The Kane and at clubhouse. Gray’s Landing Garages is Waste Management ...... 22-23 countertops, stainless steel appliances, pet friendly, welcoming cats and dogs, a kitchen island, dishwasher, built-in with a convenient on-site dog washing Fire Department, Depository, microwave, and the convenience of an station. and Sewer Information ...... 24 in-home washer & dryer in every home. Community Collections ...... 25 Large, walk-in closets and a kitchen The community is owned and managed pantry provide plenty of storage. by Morgan Communities, a Rochester, Staff Directory...... 26 Central air conditioning to keep resi- NY-based company with 20 apartment dents comfortable during the summer, communities in the Pittsburgh area. Other News ...... 27 and a private patio or balcony to enjoy Learn more at www.KaneAtGrays the great outdoors. The community’s Landing.com, stop by for a tour, or call Event Photos ...... 28 residents will enjoy wonderful ameni- ◙ ties including a swimming pool, game the leasing office at 412-328-7378.

Hopewell Township Municipal Building Hopewell Township Police Department Hopewell Community Park 1700 Clark Blvd. | Aliquippa, PA 15001 | 724-378-1460 | www.hopewelltwp.com HIGHLIGHTS 2017 | COMMISSIONER'S CORNER

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS and should be ready for rental in late Spring 2017. These are two major projects the Board of Commissioners has supported and worked with developers on from the

the township. beginning; both of which will benefit Our Board continues to work with Mr. Kraus, Ms. Hartman, and Zoning

parcels in the township and meet withOfficer other John developers Bates to market looking other to build in Hopewell. The opportunities involved cover a wide variety of Left to Right: David Swihart; Rich Bufalini, President; Nikolas DiPietro; commercial and manufacturing David Ciccone; and Joe Kusnir, Vice-President business developers who think Hopewell is the right location, now The year 2017 brings new challenges budget to keep the township tax that the cracker plant is moving and opportunities for the Hopewell forward. More importantly, our Township Board of Commissioners year. We continue to meet with Board extends a friendly hand of to consider on behalf of the residents. Townshiprate at 14 millsManager for an Norm eighth Kraus, straight Jr., cooperation to these developers and There was one change on the Board Assistant Manager Marie Hartman, a willingness to work with them to of Commissioners, as Dave Swihart and our various department heads make their business venture happen and supervisors from the police, in Hopewell Township. term of Gary Tranelli, who resigned road, park, and sewer departments fromwas elected the Board by the of Commissioners BOC to fill the to make sure we hold costs and Our Board is proud of the township due to moving out of the township. workforce, as our administrative Rich Bufalini continues to serve as always to provide the best possible department, road and sewage your President and Joe Kusnir as servicesoperate efficiently.for our township Our goal residents is departments strive to provide your Vice President. This group of while maintaining and keeping our excellent service. At the same time, Mr. Bufalini, Mr. Kusnir, Mr. DiPietro, overall township costs in line as our police force looks to give our Mr. Ciccone and Mr. Swihart much as possible. residents the best protection at all look forward to working with all times. We offer our gratitude to Hopewell Township residents in A key to any municipality nowadays our employees for their efforts in 2017 to ensure the best interests of is to maintain the businesses already serving the residents of Hopewell in the township and look to add and Township. grow new business opportunities. Leadingthe township off the always 2017 comeyear, the first. Board Development has come to the top In summary, our goals as a Board of of Commissioners worked long and of the commissioners’ priority hard in November of 2016 to once list. Construction on the homes we want to make every attempt to again pass a balanced budget. In at Clairmont Manor, a mixture of Commissioners, first and foremost this day and age when federal, state Maronda and Dan Ryan homes, sound and responsible budget for and county governments see costs continue to sell almost as soon as ourhold residents. taxes firm We and will pass continue a fiscally rising and taxes increasing across our township road improvement the board, our Board presented a the Kane Road luxury apartment program in 2017, spending over they are finished. Construction on $500,000 to improve some of the cost-effective and fiscally sound complex is entering its final stages

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roads that need the most work done Most of all, this Board of in the township. We will continue to Commissioners is here to serve meet with perspective developers you, our constituents. Our meetings that will bring the right businesses to Hopewell and help make our tax each month so stop in if you have base even more solid than it is now. anythingare the 2nd you and want 4th the Mondays Board toof As our motto go for our employees, consider or have any questions for us. Let’s all work together to make get the maximum production from Hopewell Township a place in which them,“work assmart they and are efficiently”guided by our so we we are proud to reside and a place managers and supervisors. people in Beaver County. Have a greatthat is rest a “go of to”2017! place ◙for other

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP

Richard Bufalini, President Police and Administration & Finance Term Ends: 12/31/2017 Joe Kusnir, Vice-President Sewer and Administration & Finance Term Ends: 12/31/2017 Nikolas DiPietro Parks & Recreations and Administration & Finance Term Ends: 12/31/2019 David Ciccone Development and Administration & Finance Term Ends: 12/31/2017 David Swihart Roads and Administration & Finance Term Ends: 12/31/2017

All residents are encouraged to attend Commissioner Meetings. We welcome your concerns, suggestions, and ideas! 2017 WORKSHOP MEETINGS 2017 BUSINESS MEETINGS 6:30pm in the Caucus Room, upstairs 7:00pm in the Public Meeting Room, upstairs in the Municipal Building on the 2nd Monday in the Municipal Building on the 4th Monday of each month, unless otherwise specified. of each month, unless otherwise specified.

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

Tom Wolfe, Governor [email protected] 717-787-2500 or 412-565-5700 Robert P. Casey, Jr., US Senator for PA www.casey.senate.gov 412-803-3501 Patrick J. Toomey, US Senator for PA www.toomey.senate.gov 412-803-3501 Camera Bartolotta, PA State Senator, 46th District www.senatorbartolotta.com 724-746-3762 Robert Matzie, PA State Representative, 16th District www.pahouse.com/matzie 724-266-7774 or 412-565-3569 Keith Rothfus, US Representative www.rothfus.house.gov 724-359-1626

VOTING DISTRICT LOCATIONS https://wwww.pavoterservices.state.pa.us/pages/pollingpaceinfo.aspx (Please note that this is a State sponsored site. Hopewell Township does not service this site).

3 HIGHLIGHTS 2017 | A NOTE FROM THE TOWNSHIP MANAGER

A NOTE FROM THE TOWNSHIP MANAGER 2016 proved to be a challenging services from the public works a strong focus of mine on behalf one for our administrative staff, department remain strong and of the Board of Commissioners. as well as our employees, in consistent for our residents. The The Kane Road luxury apartments being built where the old Kane a major goal for all departments, of approximately 12,700 people, Road Drive-In used to be look wegeneral. proceeded With fiscal to run responsibility our encompassingstatistics of a first 17.2 class square township awesome and should be up and administrative, police, park, miles, as well as 75 miles of local ready for business by late spring/ road, and sewage departments early summer of this year. The residential homes and business homes being built at Clairmont the guidelines set by the Board of establishmentsroads and 297 streets, combined and is 5,400 a lot Manor are going up at a brisk pace Commissioners.as efficiently as possible, as per of territory to cover. We are the and many of them have already largest municipality in Beaver been sold. The homes in that With Marie Hartman, our County, but continue to maintain plan are even selling before the Township Engineer and Assistant our service level at a very high rate lot has been developed. Without Manager; Barbara Swearingen, going into detail, I can say that the our Financial Manager and Peggy the township. commissioners, along with Zoning Santia, our Human Resources and of efficiency in spite of the size of Payroll Manager, I have a strong Our 2016 goal to launch a new Manager Marie Hartman and team of leaders dedicated to accounting system, as well as a myself,Officer Johnare in Bates discussions and Assistant with making things run smoothly here new billing system for the sewer several other developers for other department, was accomplished. possible project be located here in for the township. The four of us This was no minor feat, Hopewell Township. Development workin the closelyoffice and with out the in Township the field considering we are operating with means progress and also means Board of Commissioners to carry just enough personnel to cover additional tax base money, all major jobs without having something we all know is a good decisions that are judicious and any excess employment costs or thing for the township. keepout policy the residents’ and make of financial Hopewell overhead. Just like the federal, best interests in mind. We always state, and county governments, the I know last year I had planned look for the best vendors that reality of the economics we face on starting a Hopewell Township provide the best service and do it here in Hopewell are the same, Business Association, but at the most competitive price. with our utilities going up, as well unfortunately, my wife was as our insurance for the township, struggling with a second round of Our Board of Commissioners as well as, our employees. We shop cancer and I had to delay things face a challenge every year to all of our hundreds of vendors to until this year. I will be out to visit each and every business in the and for the eighth straight year, prices, but that is an on-going township to get everyone involved. therekeep that is no 14 tax mil increase tax rate from in place, the struggle.find the best My promiseand most to competitive you is We will be meeting to exchange township side of business. There that we will continue to explore marketing ideas and what we, was a modest bump in sewer ways to keep costs in line, use at the township level, can do for rates part way through 2016, but the best systems out there to be our businesses to help promote that became necessary due to the everyone’s day-to-day business rising cost of equipment, parts, business decisions that will help and work to form a strong and materials needed to run our themore township efficient, come and makeout on sound top! Business Association, with much two main sewage plants and 10 of it running through the newly pump stations. Once again, our Development will continue to be designed township website we are

4 HIGHLIGHTS 2017 | A NOTE FROM THE TOWNSHIP MANAGER going to be launching this year. It’s our residents and the cost to keep a win-win for all! thus far in Beaver County. The programmunicipalities rewards that municipalities have qualified for the township each year. Please In today’s ever changing business that save money, conserve keepthe depository that in mind open as runswe try a deficitto offer climate, even government entities resources and serve vibrant you this service at a minimal fee. like Hopewell Township must communities, we were graded on keep up with the social media If you notice a street light that wave and keep pace with all I’m looking to boost our standing is burnt out or blinking, please avenues of opportunity. The good to131 Platinum different as points we improve of evaluation. in some report the pole number and street news is our Hopewell Township areas. address that is closest to the pole website, www.hopewelltwp.com, continues to grow. We had over General housecleaning issues that The township does pay Duquesne come across my desk that need Lightat 724-378-1460, Company for extension the street 100. 2016. We are re-designing our attention include the following: lights regardless of whether the website138,000 inhits 2017 on theto make website it more in light works or not. Help us to stay Our depository will re-open April energy-concious. Our Township Facebook page 1st, 2017 and we will continue nowinformative, hosts over animated 1,800 followers. and flashier. the photo ID system at the Also keep in mind that Hopewell Our Facebook page for the police Township has an ordinance in department has grown immensely Any Hopewell Township resident place prohibiting solicitation to over 1,500 followers and our wantingadministration to use theoffice depository for 2017. without a permit. Any salesperson Hopewell Park Facebook page now will be required to have a new who comes to your door must claims over 1,100 followers. You photo ID taken for 2017 at a have a photo ID badge issued by can also follow the township news cost of $20.00. Residents who the township. Solicitors are NOT and happenings on Twitter and are 65 years or older are exempt ALLOWED to be in the township Instagram, as those have grown for from an annual fee, but will still after 5PM and NEVER on Sundays. us also. need to come in and get a photo If a salesperson comes to your ID. Our depository guards will door and does not have an ID On another great note, Hopewell make decisions on costs of loads badge, please call the Hopewell Township was awarded that come in on trucks, as well Township Police Department at Silver Level Status through as construction materials that the Sustainable Pennsylvania are brought to the depository. county non-emergency number at The township does operate the 724-378-0557 or, ◙after hours, the in 2016. We are one of two depository as a convenience to Community Certification Program 724-775-0880.

Meet Norm Kraus, Jr. Township Manager Norm is a graduate of Penn State University with a B .A . in Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communications . He is a Lifetime Member of the Penn State Alumni Association and Nittany Lion Club . He has previously served on several committees at Penn State Beaver . He is Immediate Past President of the Hopewell High School Baseball Boosters and is in his 17th year as President of Beaver County American Legion Baseball . He serves as an usher at Our Lady of Fatima Church and is also a member of the Board of Directors of the B .F . Jones Library in Aliquippa . Norm resides in Hopewell . His wife, Margaret, just passed away on February 12th of this year . They have three children; Andy, 28; Susie, 26; and Justin, 20 .

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Meet Marie Stratakis Hartman, P.E., Engineer/Assistant Manager Marie is a graduate of Moon Area High School and received her B .S . and M .S . Degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Business Administration Degree from Robert Morris University . Marie is a Professional Engineer and works closely with the Road Department, Sewer Department, Park Department, and Planning/Zoning Department and is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of Hopewell Township . She works very closely with all Developers and oversees all development projects in Hopewell Township . Marie also serves as the Hopewell Township Assistant Manager .

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DEPARTMENT The Hopewell Township Water subsurface water from the wastewater Pollution Control Department operates collection system. The discharge of storm two (2) wastewater treatment facilities, ten (10) water, surface water, and subsurface water or the wastewater pumping stations, and the wastewater connection of downspouts, roof drains, surface collection system within Hopewell Township. The drains, areaway drains, foundation drains, interior Raccoon Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility is french drains, stairwell drains, and/or sump located on Pollack Lane and is designed to treat an pump discharges into a sanitary sewer lateral is absolutely prohibited by our existing legislation.

12,000,000average daily gallons wastewater per day. flow The of Raccoon 2,500,000 Creek gallons causes the capacity of the sewer lines, pump Wastewaterper day and aTreatment maximum Facility daily wastewater serves approximately flow of stations,Entrance and of this wastewater excess flow treatment into our facilities sewer system to be exceeded, which causing untreated sewage Township. The Wickham Village Wastewater Treatment3,678 homes Facility and businesses is located offwithin Diamond Hopewell Street and nearby streams and waterways, which adversely is designed to treat an average daily wastewater affectto overflow our environment. from the system and discharge into 2. Oil and grease are not permitted to be discharged into the sanitary sewer system. Wickhamflow of 120,000 Village gallons Wastewater per day Treatment and a maximum Facility daily water flow of 1,000,000 gallons per day. The serves approximately 290 homes within Hopewell and can cause sewer system obstructions and Township. theOil andbackup grease of sewage solidifies into within homes. the Oil sewer and systemgrease should be properly disposed of by homeowners Hopewell Township, like many neighboring and businesses. Commercial establishments that municipalities, is taking steps to improve the engage in the preparation of food must install wastewater collection and treatment system through appropriate oil and grease separators. improved operation and maintenance. Accordingly, Hopewell Township has developed Sewer System 3. Any alteration or replacement of a sanitary Rules and Regulations that set forth requirements sewer lateral requires the issuance of a for connection to the sanitary sewer system and Restoration Permit by Hopewell Township. discharge requirements. regarding construction of sanitary sewer laterals. 1. A primary focus of Hopewell Township’s Hopewell Township has established specifications efforts is the removal of surface water and available on the Hopewell Township web site These specifications and Standard Drawings are 6 HIGHLIGHTS 2017 | ENGINEER'S REPORT

at www.hopewelltwp.com. Any alteration or Applications are available on the Hopewell replacement of a sanitary sewer lateral must be Township web site at www.hopewelltwp.com. inspected by Hopewell Township. After payment of the required fee, Hopewell 4. A Certificate of Compliance is required to be Township personnel will conduct a dye test of obtained from the Hopewell Township Sewer all roof drains, downspouts, parking area drains, Department prior to the sale or transfer of driveway drains, area drains, interior/exterior improved and sewered real property. The sumps, and any other potential sources of surface water or subsurface water. If the property passes conformity with Hopewell Township regulations regardingpurpose of the a Certificate exclusion of Compliancesurface water is andto verify the dye test, a Certificate of Compliance is issued subsurface water from the sanitary sewer system. date of issuance. ◙ and is valid for a period of five (5) years from the

Hopewell Township has been designated as an MS4 6. Establish pollution prevention and good housekeeping Community by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental measures for municipal vehicles and equipment. Protection. MS4 stands for SMALL MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS. As part of this designation, Hopewell Township is completing its inspection and Hopewell Township is responsible to: reporting activities for operating year 2016. Residents are 1. Provide Public Education regarding the direct connection reminded that the storm sewer system works wonderfully between the storm sewer system and the Ohio River, for both storm water and for any inappropriate item that Raccoon Creek, and Flaugherty Run. enters the storm sewer system. Every gum wrapper, pop can, piece of trash, drop of spilled motor oil, paint, 2. Solicit Public Participation to “getting the word out” chemical, fertilizer, all pet waste, and lawn clippings, that about the benefits of protecting of the watersheds within enters the storm sewer system is efficiently delivered to Hopewell Township. our streams and rivers. Hopewell Township is asking each 3. Conduct regular inspections of each storm sewer resident to review their daily activities and to be cognizant discharge to identify, report, and correct any inappropriate of any illicit discharges. We should all strive to insure that release of materials into Waters of the Commonwealth. the source of our drinking water and recreation be kept as 4. Reinforce existing procedures to address erosion and clean as possible, free of fertilizers, oils, chemicals, pet sedimentation control during construction projects. waste, lawn clippings, and trash. ◙ 5. Reinforce existing ordinances to provide for construction and maintenance of storm water facilities, such as ponds and basins, that provide post-construction storm water management.

Meet Jamie J. Yurcina, Field Technician Jamie is a graduate of Hopewell Area High School and received his B .S . in Land Surveying from Penn College . Jamie worked for his family’s business, Yurcina Land Surveying, until 2014 when he came aboard as the Hopewell Township Field Technician . Jamie oversees the growth and Development of Hopewell Township by ensuring the organized completion of all development projects according to Hopewell Township specifications and expectations .

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FROM THE DESK OF CHIEF UHRMACHER

Police Chief, Brian Uhrmacher Brian came to Hopewell Township in November 2014, after more than 30 years of experience with the Greece NY Police Department, where he began as a Dispatcher and rose to the rank of Captain . He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy’s 248th Session and holds a Master’s Degree in Legal Studies/Homeland Security from California University of Pennsylvania . Brian and his wife reside in Hopewell Township and they have three adult sons .

There were several noteworthy incidents and investigations in Hopewell during 2016. We were able to attain many department history. With the promotion comes new successful conclusions, often times working with other administrativethe first female tasks promoted and one to a that supervisory Sgt. Banovsky rank, hasin taken agencies at the local, state, and federal level. The efforts of certainly not an enviable task, Sgt. Banovsky completes crimes (criminal homicide, forcible rape, robbery, assault, on is filling the department’s weekly work schedule. While burglary,your Hopewell larceny, officers and motor resulted vehicle in a 6%theft), reduction which are in Partreported I nomination write up stated, “what also stands out to me is her to the Federal Bureau of Investigation as part of the Uniform the duty in an admirable and thoughtful way. One officer’s Crime Report. Though we are not in a position to promise a Sgt. Banovsky’s efforts in an unattended death investigation, similar decline in numbers for this year, we will continue to whendedication, she was preparation, scheduled thoroughness”. for vacation time Specifically and days cited,off, but was

Goldmake Award. our best The attempt award to takes do so. into The consideration officers’ efforts not inonly the is“still both chose noted to andbe here welcome. and active in that investigation”. And enforcement,area of traffic butsafety also were accident recognized statistics in 2016, and the with work the done AAA finally, Sgt. Banovsky’s presence at various community events in the area of education. Unfortunately, the news was not all good for law enforcement in 2016, as the number of line of duty deaths nationwide 2016 was marked by several personnel related changes within the Hopewell Township Police Department. In May, in single incidents became far too common. Our region reversed a downward trend. News of multiple officers killed it a career. Jim’s work in the community, particularly with Bashioum and Pennsylvania State Trooper Landon Weaver theOff. youthJim Lewis, in the a community,36 year veteran is greatly of the missed. department, In July, called Off. bothwas not lost spared their lives from investigating tragedy, as Canonsburg domestic related Officer incidents. Scott Jill Banovsky was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. In early Throughout the numerous devastating incidents, we were shown appreciation by members of this community. We Corey McNally, Joe Daransky, Brandon Fedorka and Kyle greatly appreciate the signs of thanks shown by our residents December, we had four new officers join our ranks: — from food items delivered to the station to gift baskets process and bring prior police experience with them. We made up by a community group to hundreds of cards made areFabyanic. happy All to haveof the them officers with completed us. In late an December, extensive Offs. selection Eric up by our school children to invitations to community prayer Yerdon and Ron McMasters were promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Yerdon will have responsibility for the daylight related events, as well as expanded programs such as the shift, Sgt. Banovsky the afternoon shift and Sgt. McMasters Safetyservices. Day You that will was continue held at tothe see Hopewell our officers Shopping at community Center in October and our involvement with the Beaver County of darkness. The promotion of the three Sergeants in 2016 Community/Law Enforcement Coalition. We recognize waswill bea major supervising step in thethe department’sgoal to form a officers command during structure the hours the partnership that we have with our community and within the department. understand the importance of it.

Efforts in the area of policies and procedures continue, as well the establishment of a departmental award system is being In an effort to recognize the good work that our officers do, effort to provide the community with the most professional the Year Award. For 2016, the Hopewell Police Department serviceas sending we ourpossibly officers can. to additional training. This all in an developed. The first such award announced is an Officer of Best wishes to all for a safe and happy 2017. ◙ theOfficer rank of of the Sergeant Year, as in chosen the department, by her colleagues, in over is20 Sgt. years. Jill Sgt.Banovsky. Banovsky Sgt. willBanovsky always became have the the distinction first officer of promotedbecoming to

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On July 25th, the Board of Commissioners promoted On December 27th, the Board of Commissioners Officer Jill Banovsky to the rank of Sergeant. promoted Officers Eric Yerdon and Ron McMasters to the rank of Sergeant .

On December 12th, four new part-time officers were sworn in; Officers Brandon Fedorka, Joe Daransky, Kyle Fabyanic, and Corey McNally.

9 HIGHLIGHTS 2017 | POLICE DEPARTMENT — IN THE COMMUNITY

This young representative from the Beaver Valley We are very thankful that our young friends at Margaret Ross Elementary recognized FOP Lodge #4 Auxiliary stopped in to express his thanks the members of our department on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day .

We are very thankful that our young friends at Hopewell Elementary recognized the Six year old Jeffrey is a frequent supporter of the area police members of our department on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! departments . He dropped off cupcakes and spent some time visiting with Chief Uhrmacher .

Hopewell officers were on hand at Hopewell Community A fine group of Cub Scouts from Our Lady of Fatima paid us a visit. Park to welcome Santa, his helpers, and many visitors! After a tour of the police station, the group relocated to the Municipal Building for a Q&A session .

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A group of very friendly and appreciative Hopewell Township residents organized an Adopt-a-Cop day . Officers stopped by the Pediatric Specialty Care Each of our officers received a Survival Kit for Law Enforcement Officers delivering gifts for residents .

Chief Uhrmacher, carrying the torch with Jason, at the The Hopewell Police Department joined the Aspinwall Police and participated in “Presents from Police,” opening ceremony for the Polar Plunge in Bridgewater . collecting donations from the community. Chief Uhrmacher and Officer Jena delivered our collection of presents to the patients at UPMC Children’s Hospital along with the other participating departments from the area .

Hopewell Police Officer Jared Rogers assisted with Hopewell Township Officers Jim Price and Officer Jim Price was joined by this youngster on a Officer Phil safety presentations today at Nicollette Jena represented our department at Shop-with-a-Cop experience . The shopping duo picked out Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School . a Breakfast with Santa in Aliquippa . several toys, along with necessities such as a winter coat .

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To all property owners, residents, and others reading (lands of J & L Steel) started Hopewell’s settlement. in good spirits. My previous contributions to the Robertopening Agnew of the settledPennsylvania on Raredon’s Land Office Run Independence,for Logstown Hopewellthis article, Highlights I hope 2017 have finds been you reports in good of Construction, health and James Jordan settled near Five Points, and William Ordinances and Regulations concerning the use of Davis at Plan 11 Extension. Many of these land areas were property within the township. Similar to other reports, acquired as Revolutionary War Grants for service or injury. construction is underway for 2017, new homes are being built at Clairmont Manor on Brodhead Road, Further, early settler Peter Maratta married Nancy apartments are being completed at Kane at Gray’s McGee. Thus we have Maratta Road and McGee Avenue Landing (former Kane Rd Drive-In), and Betters in Agnew Heights. There are also many other early Real Estate Holdings just completed a substantial family names throughout the Township such as Laird development, a Warehouse and Laydown Yard at Drive, Steuers Lane, Davidson Heights, Wallace Circle, the Riverfront Industrial District. Other projects are Morrow Way, Morrow Road, Morrow Avenue, Buss anticipated for 2017 and will keep the township busy Road, Temple Heights, Sohn Road, Scottsville, and growing toward the future. Please be reminded to apply Veazey Cemetery. Most intriguing, our township name, for permits early-on in your project planning.

Next, instead of listing pages of Ordinances and The“Hopewell”. History of Beaver County published by A. Warner Regulations, I thought I would post some historical in 1888 suggests that Hopewell was so named because of its relationship with Washington County. A portion of Washington County became Beaver County in 1800 Regulationsinformation asabout simple the astownship (1) in a thatprevious I find Newsletter, interesting. and there existed a Hopewell Township in Washington Please realize that you can find Zoning & Construction in the readjustment of townships in Beaver County (2) at www.hopewelltwp.com or (3) by calling the inCounty 1812. at Another that time. possibility Perhaps is that brought influence forth emerged by Rev. PriorZoning to Office 1812, at Hopewell 724-375-3112. Township was part of Moon Joseph H. Bausman in the History of Beaver County. Township. After 1812, Hopewell stood alone and was Bausman reports the name Hopewell was taken from a much larger. Hopewell lost Independence Township in Presbyterian Church that existed at that time in Findlay Township. In Pennsylvania, numerous churches and communities are named Hopewell which was a popular the1848, township's West Aliquippa boundary in 1894, of today. Woodlawn in 1908, South title in the New World to express faith, hope, and love. Heights in 1909 and New Sheffield in 1926, resulting in When identifying persons, places, or things, names are Hopewell Township in Washington, York or Huntington used. Names can document history. Brodhead Road is CountiesI often receive and even calls the at very the Zoningpopular Office Hopewell, meant New for Jersey. the named after Col. Daniel Brodhead. Brodhead used the road as a supply route from Fort Pitt to Fort McIntosh (Beaver, Pa) during the Revolutionary War. The road areas of the township, i.e. plans or subdivisions, see had been cut through the wilderness by General Lachlan ifLikewise, you can referringpick out yours. to names Could that it identifybe Agnew specific Heights, land McIntosh (Clearview Estates on McIntosh Drive). Aliquippa Airport, Andrews, Bradbury, Boggs Hollow, Brodmont Village, Buchanan Heights, Chatam Woods, With that in mind, during the 1790’s pioneers who Clark Manor, Clearview Estates, Cochran Acres, Creese settled in the Hopewell area were William Greene, Plan, Crestmont Village, Davidson or Davidson Heights, Hugh Morrow, Robert Ritchie, Robert Temple and Elihu Edgewood Manor, Five Points, Glenwall Village, Gringo Veazey. One such early settler was David Scott who or Gringo Terrace, Green Garden, Hall Farm, Hillcrest, Hopewell Heights, Kings Mill Manor, Longvue Acres, of Scottsville (Sr. High & Shopping Center Area) its Meadow Wood, Morrow Farm, Nero Plan, Oakhurst, served as the first Justice of Peace and gave the Village name. John Gibson’s 1769 early claim of 300 acres at the Ridgeway Park, Service Creek, Sheffield, New Sheffield, 12 HIGHLIGHTS 2017 | PLANNING AND ZONING

Finally, it was fun looking back at some Township Sunnybrook, Wickham Village, or Woodlawn Park. history, however, let me give you a Top Ten List of ISheffield might of Heights missed orone, Sheffield let me know.Terrace, These Straub titles Farm, are Township Ordinance & Zoning Rules and Regulations becoming forgotten even though they will always be a for 2017. matter of record in Beaver Counties Recorder of Deeds. 1. Ord No. 96-12 - Requires all residential & Some current titles of newly developed subdivision plans have evolved such as Autumn Ridge, Clairmont, numbers that are clearly visible from the street for Independence Square, Kane Heights, Kane Orchards, commercial buildings to be identified with 4” and Sweet Brier. If you look at you tax bill or the deed refuseEmergency collection 911 Identification. must be stored in water tight telling you the lot number and plan name from when the 2. Orcontainersd. No. 93-9 with - Requires lids. Containers that all materialscannot be for stored propertyof your property, was planned, you will named find someand recorded. such description at curbside prior to pick-up.

Moreover, several township neighborhood subdivisions cut, remove and maintain grass and ground cover have a sign or monument identifying the plan. Usually, 3. Orvegetation.d. No. 72-10 Please - Requires trim hedges property at street owners corners, to they are the newer developments. These ID Markers were erected by the developer of the Plan and have been maintained by Associations or Individuals. The driveways, and fire hydrants. Clearview Civic Club maintains a neighborhood sign at 4. OrTownshipd. No. 93-1 streets. - Prohibits the use of ATV’s & dirt Gringo & McIntosh Drive. The Veazey Cemetery Sign has bikes within 300 feet of residential buildings and been refurbished from time to time by individuals from kind except recreational cooking. neighboring properties. Sadly, most of the ID markers 6. 5. Ord. No. 77-693-10 - Requires- Prohibits pet outdoor owners burning to clean of up any from the older plans and subdivisions are gone. Mr. Rick and dispose of animal waste. Miller, a lifelong resident and history buff, recalls earlier property abutting a sidewalk to keep the sidewalk by markers or signs. Our conversations have been 7. Orin d.good No. order 08-13 and - Requires repair. that owners of real aroundyears when getting most some neighborhood of the ID Markers plans were replaced. identified He and equipment are stored in the rear yard. (You add a little hometown charm that is fading. I, myself, 8. Zoningcannot park04-01 a -trailer Mandat ones a thatTownship recreational street). vehicles rememberthinks it would back be in agrade good school idea for when identification the neighborhood and also and fences. would be announced on the PA System when it was 9. Zoning 04-01 - Requires permits for sheds, decks timeID “Cochran to load theAcres, buses Davidson to go home. Heights, Let Clearview, me know your...” junk and miscellaneous items. ◙ comments. 10. Zoning 04-01 - Prohibits the general storage of

John Bates, Zoning Officer For information about your property, zoning questions, ordinances, rules and regulations, building permits, or zoning permits, call the Township Zoning Office at 724-375-3112 or 724-624-4548 . Visit www .hopewelltwp .com to download zoning permit applications; click the "forms" link at the top and scroll to "Planning/Zoning" for a list of available applications .

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ADULT FISHING DERBY Sunday, April 30, 2017 (7am-11am) Hopewell Community Park Sponsored by Hopewell Township Parks & Recreation Saturday, April 8, 2017 (11am-2pm) Department. Prizes awarded for largest trout, most trout, Hopewell Community Park Children and adults of all ages, join us at the park to meet bonus prize! Must be 16 years or older and have valid largest fish and most fish caught. Catch a tagged fish for Scheduled hunt times for ages 18 mos through 12 years. per person. Bait sold at the park. Registration begins PA fishing license. Cost per rod is $3 with a 2-rod limit Freethe Easter activities Bunny include and collectcookie yourdecorating, eggs filled with candy! at 6am. Fishing derby begins at 7am. Concession crafts, and pictures with the Easter stand will be open all day. Bunny! Some lucky kids will win bicycles in our annual Bicycle open and crafters will be set up withRaffle! unique Concession items forStand sale. is REC ON THE RUN June 5 – August 11, 2017 Free games, crafts and activities with a different theme each session for children in elementary and junior high school! See page 17 for the 2017 Rec-on-the-Run event schedule.

EARTH DAY EXTRAVAGANZA Saturday, April 22, 2017 (8am-Noon) Hopewell Community Park Hopewell Community Park is looking to bring the community CAMP LAKEWOOD together to prepare the park for this coming summer. We will June 12 – August 11, 2017 the lake, painting the playset, power washing pavilions, Hopewell Community Park be planting flower, painting picnic table, cleaning up around activities, games and crafts while they make new friends and and more! Picnic to follow. Children under age 14 must be growKids age their 5-13 appreciation enjoy wholesome, of nature. fun Campers and challenging attend Monday outdoor accompanied by a parent. Sign-up at 724-378-1460 or online, through Thursday mornings then return Thursday evening https://form.jotform.com/53125647779164.

JOE CRAIG MEMORIAL YOUTH FISHING DERBY sleepfor field over games in the including Nature Center. the favorite, See page Capture 16 in the this Flag!, newsletter a Saturday, April 29, 2017 (8am-Noon) forcampfire registration (weather information. permitting), treats, trail walk and optional Hopewell Community Park Sponsored by Beaver County Sportsmen’s Conservation CONCERTS IN THE PARK League. All anglers 15 & under June 13, 20, 27 July, 11, 18, 25, 2017 (7pm) are welcome to fish for FREE! Hopewell Community Park NumerousPrizes for most door fish prizes caught, awarded All concerts are free and begin at tobiggest participants fish, and throughout most trout. the day. 7pm at Pavilion 1. Bring your lawn chair and hear the area's best big bands and family friendly sold at the park. Concession Stand open all day. music. Snacks will be sold. Rain location will be at Catch a tagged fish for bonus prize! Bait will be Hopewell Memorial Jr. High School upstairs gymnasium. begins at 8am. See page 18 for details. See page 18 for Concert Schedule. Registration begins at 6:30am. Fishing derby

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NEW EVENT! WINE & JAZZ AT THE PARK BARBECUE COOK-OFF AND BLUES FEST Saturday, June 24, 2017 (3pm-8pm) Saturday, September 16, 2017 (Noon-8pm) Hopewell Community Park Hopewell Community Park Upscale event featuring local wineries, A day of food, blues and a great time outstanding cuisine, a cigar bar, and with friends! Amateur grillers prepare their favorite chili, chicken, and/or ribs. person includes a wine glass and Big cash prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, unlimitedtop-notch appetizerlive entertainment. and dinner $40 buffet. per See page 18 for details. judging cards, limited to 100, will be sold for $5. Commercial vendorsand 3rd placewill provide in each your category. favorite Public summertime foods. Cold beverages available and live bands performing the best of the

Community Park! blues! This is a premier “NO SHUTTLE” event at Hopewell PARK FEST Saturday, July 8, 2017 Hopewell Community Park (5pm-10pm) Our annual summer celebration is a fun-packed day of live entertainment, attractions and the free shuttle from Margaret Ross and Hopewell Elementary Schools.amusements, On-site ethnic parking food, for and vendors fireworks. and Freeperformers admission! with Take permit (available upon request) and those with current FALL FEST disability placard only. This is a must-attend party at the park Saturday, October 21, 2017 (Time TBA) Hopewell Community Park with a spectacular fireworks display at 10pm. Free admission to the festival and pancakes sold all day! Activities include a petting zoo, wild animal show, corn maze, games, crafts, balloon animals, bounce house and hayride. Craft Vendors and Concession Stand open all day. COUCH POTATO JAM Thursday, August 24, 2017 Hopewell Community Park (7pm) Bring your instruments to Pavilion 1 for this informal night of musical talent. Performers and spectators are welcome. No VISIT WITH SANTA IN HOLIDAY WONDERLAND registration necessary—just get off your couch, dust off your Saturday, December 2, 2017 (Time TBA) instrument, and have fun with people who love music. The Concession Stand will be open. Hopewell Community Park Be there when Santa and his live reindeer enter the Park to greet you! Bring your camera to capture picture memories that will last forever. Free candy, crafts, cookie decorating and “CRUISIN’ THE PARK” LABOR DAY CAR CRUISE games for the kids. The concession stand will be open and crafters will Monday, September 4, 2017 (Noon-4pm) be offering beautiful holiday items. Hopewell Community Park

Hopewell Community Park and it gets This is bigger our fifth every cruise year! at Enjoyscenic the day as a participant or spectator. Dash

participants. Cool cruise music, food, plaques guaranteed to first 100

giveaways and raffles! 15 HIGHLIGHTS 2017 | CAMP LAKEWOOD

REGISTRATION DATES MUNICIPAL BLDG: APRIL 20 — 5:30-7:30PM COMMUNITY PARK: MAY 8 — 6-8PM

REGISTER AT THE MUNICIPAL BLDG MONDAY-FRIDAY — 9AM-4PM BEGINNING FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017

CAMP FEES: $40/HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP RESIDENT CAMPERS $50/NON-RESIDENT CAMPERS CHECK PAYABLE TO: HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP FEE IS DUE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. PROOF OF RESIDENCY MUST BE PRESENTED.

SESSION # DATES OF SESSION TIME AGE COMMENTS Please circle Includes Monday through Friday Drop off your camper at the Must be at least 5 years old! Unlimited water provided your choice. Pick-up on Friday morning 8:00 am park by 9:55 am. (optional sleepover Thursday night) . .

1 June 12 - 16 10 am – 2 pm 7-11 years Bring your lunch

2 June 19 - 23 10 am – 1 pm 5-8 years Snack provided 3 June 26 - 30 10 am –2 pm 7-11 years Bring your lunch 4 July 10 - 14 10 am – 2 pm 9-13 years Bring your lunch

5 July 17 - 21 10 am – 1 pm 5-8 years Snack provided 6 July 24 - 28 10 am – 2 pm 7-11 years Bring your lunch

7 July 31 - August 4 10 am – 1 pm 5-8 years Snack provided 8 August 7 - 11 10 am – 2 pm 9-13 years Bring your lunch

CAMPERS ATTEND MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED TIMES AND THEN RETURN AT 8PM ON THURSDAY EVENING FOR GAMES, CAMPFIRE (WEATHER PERMITTING), SNACKS, AND OPTIONAL SLEEP OVER IN THE NATURE CENTER. PICK-UP IS 8AM FRIDAY MORNING UNLESS THE RECREATION STAFF IS NOTIFIED BY THE PARENT/GUARDIAN. FLOOR MATS ARE PROVIDED. CAMPERS MUST BRING THEIR OWN SLEEPING BAGS.

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“Rec-on-the-Run” is a FREE neighborhood recreation program for K-8 elementary and junior high school-aged students in the Hopewell Area School District and is sponsored by Hopewell Township Parks and Recreation Department. Must be at least 5 years old to attend.

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP PARKSREC AND on RECREATION the DEPARTMENT RUN FREE LUNCH at Independence Square, Hopewell Municipal Building and Kane Road locations! Lunches 2017 ACTIVITY SCHEDULE ® provided by the Beaver County YMCA Summer Food Service Program.

MONDAY WEDNESDAY M O N DAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY & 5 6 7 8 9 SUPER SUMMER WONDEROUS WIZARDS 10am – Noon Independence Square 12 13 14 15 16 DINOSAUR DAYS ALL ABOARD Next to Pool 19 20 21 22 23 1pm – 3pm CARNIVAL TRACK & FIELD OLYMPICS Hopewell Municipal Building 26 27 28 29 30 ZOO ANIMALS MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU TUESDAY & THURSDAY 10am – Noon Kane Rd Ball Fields at Hopewell Elementary M O N DAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY School 3 4 5 6 7 LET’S GET BUGGY NO ACTIVITIES THE WORLD UNDER WATER 1pm – 3pm INDEPENDENCE DAY 10 11 12 13 14 Clearview Pool Pavilion FIESTA FRENZY MYSTERY SOLVERS Next to Ball Field

17 18 19 20 21 SUPER HEROS KID SCIENTIST FRIDAY 24 25 26 27 28 1pm – 3pm COYBOYS & COYGIRLS JUNGLE LIFE Treehaven Pool Deck

Our Recreation Staff will meet your children at the designated neighborhood locations and bring the free games, M O N DAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY July 31 1 2 3 4 crafts and lunch or snack. Water is WONDERS OF WILDLIFE AHOY MATEYS always available.

7 8 9 10 11 DISNEY DAYS GOOD BYE SUMMER... No reservations needed! Just sign in and drop off your “Rec-on-the-Runners” www.hopewelltwp.com for two hours of fun!

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18 HIGHLIGHTS 2017 | HONORABLE MENTIONS

BOB STEIGERWALD VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD WELCOME TO OUR NEW RECREATION DIRECTOR

Township resident, Henry Bufalini, was honored with a plaque for his long time dedication to Hopewell Township at Park Fest on July 9, 2016. Pictured above: Bob Steigerwald, Norm Kraus, Rich Bufalini, Congressman Keith Rothfus, Henry Bufalini, Joe Kushnir, and John Keck (last year’s recipient). Henry was also recognized by the Hopewell Township would like to welcome Commissioners with a Resolution at the meeting on Monday, September 26, 2016. The Bob Victoria Gill as the new Recreation Director. Steigerwald Award is given annually to the township’s most exceptional volunteer. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Communications, WELCOME TO THE NEW PARK BOARD MEMBERS Vicky comes with more than 15 years of experience in event planning, public Hopewell Community Park is pleased to welcome Mike Zon to relations, marketing, and volunteer the Park Board. After four years of chairing the Fishing Derby, Mr. management. She has held positions as Zon decided it was time to transition onto the board in the spring the Director of Special Events at the Cystic of 2016. He initially became involved through the Beaver County Fibrosis Foundation, Fundraising & Public Sportsman Conservation League. We are excited to have his skills Relations Director at the American Red and expertise on the Park Board. Cross and most recently, Communications A Social Studies teacher at Hopewell High School, the park has & Community Outreach Manager at been in Ms. Meyers blood for years. Part of the team that built the HEARTH. Nature Center, Ms. Meyers was part of the original Park Board when it was established. Ms. Meyers also serves as the teacher Vicky resides in Hopewell with her husband lead for the Conservation Club at the high school. She took some David and her two boys. She is excited to time off from the board to refocus but now she’s back! We’re so become a larger part of the community as pleased she’s returned especially for her historic knowledge of the new Recreation Director. Hopewell Community Park.

BECOME A HOPEWELL COMMUNITY PARK SPONSOR 2017 has already begun and Hopewell Community Park is gearing up for eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt at Spring Fest, help stock the lake with fish for this year’s exciting event season! We’re looking to community businesses to the Fishing Derby, provide plenty of crafts for the children during Rec-on-the- help underwrite the events through sponsorships. We have created several Run, music for Concerts in the Park, fireworks and shuttle service for Park different levels, suitable for any budget and areas of participation. Fest, pumpkins for the pumpkin patch at Fall Fest, Holiday treats for Holiday Wonderland and much more. Why should you become a sponsor? Hopewell Community Park has several events planned this coming year. What will I get for my sponsorship? These events have been designed around kids of all ages both young and Depending on the level you choose, the benefits vary from presenting rights to young at heart! The best part is they are FREE and open to the community for an event, publicity and listings. Take a look at the enclosed levels. Of course, all to enjoy. With your help, the park can continue to offer these events to the if these options do not fit your budget, any donations would be appreciated. community for free. For more information on how you can become a sponsor, please contact our What will my sponsorship dollars support? Rec Director at [email protected] or call (724) 378-1460 x101. With a sponsorship, you will be helping make sure there are enough stuffed

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Victoria Gill Director of Parks & Recreation [email protected]

724-378-1460 ext 101 or ABOUT OUR PARK Park Board Members724-462-6236 Hopewell Community Park can be reached from Brodhead Janice Gibson, President, John Keck (Vice President), or Kane Road and has five woodland hiking trails, including Brad Batchelor, Bryan Conforto, Don Wright, a Sensory Awareness/Tree Identification trail and fitness Janet Meyers, and Mike Zon trail, four picnic pavilions, playground, paddle boats and covered bridge. The Larry Blaney Nature Center sits among Park Board Meetings 78 picturesque acres. Hopewell Community Park, formerly Lakewood Park, is open to the public and boasts a beautiful 2 acre spring-fed stocked fishing lake with accessible 6:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month fishing pier. Tramp Mill Run meanders through the center of Carl Wagner Park Supervisor, Maintenance the park which teems with natural wildlife. Numerous youth [email protected] camps and community events are held during the year through the efforts of the Recreation Department and Parks and Recreation Board. All pavilions and the Nature Center Park Maintenance are available for rental by visiting the Municipal Building. Lester Brougher II, and Edward Cukrovany For information, please call 724-378-1460. Caretaker - Bryan Conforto

HOPEWELL COMMUNITY PARK — RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Park hours are 8:00am to 10:00pm - Winter 8:00am until dusk 14. No discharging of firearms, archery or any other propelled 2. No bench or table is to be changed or removed without devices in the park. township approval. 15. No hunting or trapping on park property. 3. Do not deface, injure, remove, cut or damage any of the trees, 16. No unlicensed vehicle, all-terrain vehicle or motorcycle or dirt plants, shrubs, turf, buildings or fixtures. bike in the park. 4. Do not annoy others in the park. 17. Do not bring pets into the park. 5. No persons or group totaling 10 or more can gather in a park 18. No swimming, skating or boating in or on the park lake, pavilion without a Township permit. unless approved by the Township. 6. Use of shelters by permit only. Each permit requires a deposit 19. No sledding in the park. and rental fee. 20. Do not exceed the 5 mph park speed limit. Do not park in the 7. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are RESTRICTED. Alcohol may grass or along the park road areas. be consumed if the following condition is met: more food than 21. Do not climb, sit, stand or walk on any tree, sign, building or alcohol is present. Consumption of alcohol by underage persons other park structures. is illegal and strictly prohibited. 22. No tents, shacks, shelters, trailers or other overnight camping 8. The exclusive use of alcohol is not permitted in the park. structures permitted unless approved by the Township. 9. Do not set up a booth, table or stand for the sale of any articles 23. No hobby devices in the park unless approved by the without written Township consent. Township. 10. No dumping of garbage, waste or litter in the park. 24. No “live bait” fishing. 11. Do not deface any posted notice or regulation. 25. No inflatable, playground apparatus, live animals or petting 12. Do not place any notice or placard without Township approval. zoo will be permitted without prior approval of the Township 13. No open fires permitted. Fires only made in stoves or special management. fireplaces provided. Charcoal or wood fires only. Do not use park wood. VIOLATIONS: of any of the above rules and regulations shall result, upon conviction, of a fine up to $300.00 and costs of prosecution for each and every offense. NOTICE: Please call the Hopewell Township Police Department or the Park Caretaker if you see any violation. Your help and concern will make our Community Park a better place to visit and enjoy.

PERMIT INFORMATION: All permits required by this ordinance must be posted at specific confines at the park. For a permit or more information, call the Hopewell Township Municipal Building at 724-378-1460; Monday through Friday 9am to 4pm.

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PAVILION RENTAL INFORMATION Pavilions are available for rental beginning in mid-February 2017 RENTAL FEES $50 DEPOSIT ON ALL PAVILION RENTALS of each year. Reservations must be made in person at the LOCATION TOWNSHIP NON- municipal Building at 1700 RESIDENT RESIDENT Clark Blvd, Aliquippa, PA 15001. Reservation cannot be made Nature Center $75 $100 over the phone. Pavilion 1 $100 $125 Pavilion 2 $75 $100 Payment must be in the form of Pavilion 3 $100 $125 two separate checks; one for the Pavilion 4 $75 $100 rental fee and one for the $50 Pavilion at Shadow Lakes $25 $50 deposit. The deposit check will be returned to you after your Nature Center (indoor) event, provided the pavilion Pavilion 1 (at entrance to park) Sand Volleyball & Horseshoes area is left in good condition Pavilion 2 (by the playground) and all equipment (volleyball, Pavilion 3 (behind Nature Center) Sand Volleyball & Horseshoes horseshoes, etc.) is returned. Pavilion 4 (behind the lake) Volleyball & Horseshoes

WIN A FREE PAVILION RENTAL FOR 2018! A $100 Value!! REGISTER FOR OUR 6TH ANNUAL PAVILION GIVEAWAY WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT PARK FEST!

The winner will receive a free pavilion rental for the 2018 season! Security Deposit of $50 is required. Please provide a choice of two dates as Township events take priority. All residents are eligible to participate. Complete this form and return it to the Municipal Building prior to July 7, 2017 OR drop it in the box at the Park Board booth at Park Fest on Saturday, July 8, 2017.

NAME______PHONE NUMBER______

ADDRESS______

DATE YOU WOULD LIKE HELD FOR YOU: 1st Choice ______2nd Choice ______Pavilion # ______

Your requested date will be confirmed after park events are set for next year. Pavilion Rental Day will be Monday, February 19, 2018. You are responsible for visiting the Municipal Building before Friday, February 16, 2018, to present photo identification, sign Pavilion Permit and submit a $50 check as deposit for your rental. If you desire an additional pavilion for the day of your event, you will need to make those arrangements following the established procedures. You will receive a letter explaining this procedure if your certificate is pulled as the winner. This prize is not redeemable for cash equivalent. Thank you and see you at the park!

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WASTE MANAGEMENT REFUSE & RECYCLING COLLECTION

As of January 1, 2016, Hopewell foil products (clean), beer and soft • Automotive products (antifreeze, Township started trash and recycling drink cans. fluids, motor oil) service on Monday through Friday • Plastic: Plastic baby wipe containers, • Batteries (home and car) schedule. The street on which you bleach, detergent, household • Cathode ray tubes (TVs, computer reside will determine your pick up day cleaner bottles, yogurt cups, monitors) for both services. Please review the food containers, margarine tubs, • Fluorescent light bulbs and ballasts shampoo bottles. • Household cleansers • Glass: Beverage bottles and food jars • Medicines Thankstreet schedule you for your to find cooperation your service and day. (clear, brown, amber, and green.) • Mercury (thermometers, thermostats) dedication to Waste Management. We • Paper: Paperboard boxes (cereal, • Paints, latex and oil (must be dried) appreciate you choosing our company • Pesticides for your waste and recycling needs, if paper, computer paper, magazines, you have any questions or concerns, newspapers,tissue, shoes, advertisingetc.), white inserts,office HOLIDAY SERVICE: don’t hesitate to contact Waste junk mail (including envelopes), If a holiday falls on a Monday through Management customer service at catalogs, phone books, paperback Friday, pick up for the rest of the week books, coupons and receipts, paper will be one day later than the usual day, bags and shopping bags (handles Observed Holidays for 2016 are noted on COLLECTION800-866-4460. GUIDELINES: removed), and corrugated (must be the calendar below. • Garbage and refuse should be place tied or bundled and no larger than at the curb the night before your SENIOR DISCOUNT: scheduled pick up. Seniors 65 and older are eligible for a 10% • Garbage should be in properly APPLIANCE14' x 14'. CONTAINING REFRIGERANT: discount on service. To qualify, please call secured containers or plastic The contractor will collect such items as 1-800-866-4460. bags. refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, • All furniture items, appliances, dehumidifiers, water coolers, etc.; BAGGED LEAF COLLECTION: household goods, and however, the items must have a sticker Bagged grass clippings will be picked up disassembled children's swing sets certifying that the refrigerant has been curb side year-long. All leaves must be will be accepted curb side. removed. If the sticker is not present, the place in a biodegradable bag and will be • Carpet should be rolled and tied in item will not be picked up. picked up Saturdays in November.

that one man can lift. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: • Emptylengths paint not to cans exceed and/or 48 inches dried so By definition, hazardous waste includes paint is acceptable. Paint can be material that should never go into your dried by air drying or soaking up regular trash. Common examples include: with newspaper or kitty litter. Lids should be left off.

RECYCLING: SINGLE STREAM RECYCLE: • Residents do not have to separate plastics (type 1-7), metals, glass, and papers. • All recycles should be placed loose in a single container. Recycling can not be placed in a plastic bag ACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE: • Metal: Metal food cans, aerosol cans (empty), aluminum foil and

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23 HIGHLIGHTS 2017 | FIRE DEPT, DEPOSITORY AND SEWER DEPT INFORMATION

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Ronald Fisher Fire Chief/Fire Marshall 724-378-9445 Robert Vaccarelli 1st Assistant ALWAYS BE SAFE! Ed Haney 2nd Assistant • Replace the batteries Joseph Specht President in smoke detectors. Connie Fike Hall Rentals 724-624-1110 • Teach your children fire safety habits. Cathy Hans Ladies Auxiliary 724-624-4301 • Practice exit drills home, in case of fire.at EMERGENCY CALLS: DIAL 911 NON EMERGENCY CALLS: 724-775-0880 (BEAVER CO. DISPATCH) Please support our volunteer fire fighters, we hold various fund-raisers throughout the year. Follow us on facebook, "Hopewell Township Volunteer Fire Department," for the latest in news and events!

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP DEPOSITORY 1955 Sohn Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001 MONDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY April 1, 2017- November 4, 2017 10am- 6pm │November 5, 2017- December 2, 2017 9am- 5pm Depository is CLOSED for the season December 3, 2017 - April 1, 2018 The depository will be closed: May 29, July 4, September 4, and November 23, 2017

Open to Hopewell Township residents only! You must have a Township issued ID badge to enter and use the depository. Badges are available at the Municipal Building, Monday- Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Badge cost is $20.00 and is good for one calendar year, Senior Badge is free for age 65 and older with no expiration date.

Construction materials brought to the depository are charged as follows: Small Pick-up truck: Full Load $40 Half Load $20 │Large Pick-up truck: Full Load $50 Half Load $30 All non-commercial dump trucks will be required to pay $50. *If you have an over-sized load the depository guard has the discretion to add $10 to your load fee. No commercial vehicles are permitted. Only yard waste and construction materials are accepted.

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP SEWER AUTHORITY

Please contact the Sewer Office at Sewer payments of cash, check, credit 724-512-0156 for the following services: card, or money order can be made • Lien Letters and Billing Questions • Dye Test Applications atplaced the office in the counter indoor Monday-Fridaydrop-box in the In Office Only: fromMunicipal 8am toBldg 4:30pm. lobby Checksor in the can after be RICH BOGUSZEWSKI • Restoration Permits hours drop-box outside near the Police Operator in Charge • Inspection & Excavation Permits Station. Online credit card payments Hopewell Wastewater/Sewer Plant • Septic & Connection Applications can be made at hopewelltwp.com (fees 724-378-4875 • may apply .) Register for ACH withdrawal, Also available at hopewelltwp .com (no fee for this service .) • Do not flush medications! Sewer Line Specifications • Do not put kitchen grease or find the form online FOR COLLECTION ARRANGEMENTS AND QUESTIONS car oil down the drain! • Call before you dig and report problems immediately! Please do not call the sewer office. Call Sharp Collections 1-800-962-5633 24 HIGHLIGHTS 2017 | COMMUNITY COLLECTIONS

COMMUNITY TIRE COLLECTIONS All events 9am to noon - rain or shine

April 22: Findlay Township Road Dept │1058 Clinton Rd │Clinton PA 15126 April 29: Ohioville Borough Bldg │6268 Tusca Rd │Industry PA 15052 May 13: New Sewickley Municipal Bldg │233 Miller Rd │Rochester PA 15074 May 20: Big Beaver Borough Bldg │114 Forest Dr │Darlington PA 16115 Proof of residency not required. Individuals and small businesses welcome. No limit to the number of tires you may bring. Checks accepted with ID.

Your cost to dispose based on size: • Up to 18” off rim $3 each • Up to 18” on rim $5 each • Tractor trailer up to 22.5” (no rims please) $20 each • Farm tractor rear up to 75 lbs. $20 each • Farm tractor rear 75 to 150 lbs. $40 each • Farm tractor rear over 150 lbs. $75 each www.independenceconservancy.org

HOPEWELL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Administrative Office: 2354 Brodhead Road • Aliquippa, PA 15001 • 724-375-6691

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Dr. Michelle Miller, Superintendent • Dr. Jacie Maslyk, Asst. Superintendent Johannah M. Robb, CPA, Business Administrator Kellee Oliver, School Psychologist • Dr. Lynn Utchell, Director of Special Eduction

BOARD OF DIRECTORS David H. Bufalini, President Lesia Dobo, Vice President Lori McKittrick, John Bowden, Rob Harmotto, Daniel Santia, Anna Segner, Jeffrey D. Winkle

25 HIGHLIGHTS 2017 | STAFF DIRECTORY

Hopewell Township Municipal Building & Hopewell Township Police Department 1700 Clark Boulevard, Aliquippa, PA 15001 Hopewell Township is a First-Class Township in the County of Beaver and the State of Pennsylvania.

The Municipal Offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm We are closed for the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF DIRECTORY

Township Manager Norm Kraus [email protected] 724-378-1460 ext 105 Engineer/Assistant Manager Marie Stratakis Hartman [email protected] 724-378-1460 ext 108 Chief of Police Brian Uhrmacher [email protected] 724-378-0555 ext 118 Police Admin/Dispatcher Cathy Zeiber [email protected] 724-378-0557 Solicitor Michael Jones Personal Law, Aliquippa, PA 724-375-6683 Finance/Accounting Administrator Barbara Swearingen [email protected] 724-378-1460 ext 121 Public Works Superintendent Chas Srafin [email protected] 724-378-1215 Sewer Plant Operator in Charge Rich Boguzewski [email protected] 724-378-4875 Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer John Bates [email protected] 724-375-3112 Building Inspector/Code.sys John Hucko 412-821-0337 ext 59 Field Technician Jamie Yurcina [email protected] 724-378-1460 ext 131 Park Maintenance Supervisor Carl Wagner [email protected] Director of Parks and Recreation Victoria Gill [email protected] 724-378-1460 ext 101 Human Resources/Payroll Peggy Santia [email protected] 724-378-1460 ext 102 Accounts Payable Barb Small [email protected] 724-378-1460 ext 104 Sewer Dept. Accounts Receivable Pam Gozur & Judy McConnell [email protected] 724-512-0156 Collections Sharp Collections 1-800-962-5633 Auditor Cottrill, Arbutina and Associates 724-683-3436 Septic Enforcement Officer Daniel C. Baker Associates/Larson Design Group 724-435-7020 Tax Collector Sissy Palsa [email protected] 724-378-7796

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY PLANNING COMMISSION John Bates, Coordinator Bob Williams, Chairman Lee Montanari, Deputy Mark Nelson, Vice-Chairman Members: Jean Fetch, Lorchid Peters, John Shafer, Secretary Robert Slogaski, Jon Necome, Cathy KellyTocci, Solicitor Vanelli, Jim Fike, David Leipchack, Carole Members: Tom King, James Douds, David Uuhasz, Lenny Belich, Tim Bailey, Bill Bufalini, George Medich, Joann Gennaro, Yuhasz, David Anzur, Bill Smith, Fred Marie Hartman, Ed Repic, and Jamie Brobesk, Mark Gray, and Frank Bates Yurcina Hopewell Township Boards are made up HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP of volunteers and the Township is deeply ZONING HEARING BOARD CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS indebted to them for their efforts in keeping David Leipchack, Chairman Fred Bologna, Jr., Chairman Hopewell safe! George Patterson, Deputy Mitchell P. Shahen, Solicitor Members: Dan Mraovich, Members: Robert Silvestri, Rick Miller, Ron Costanza, and Jeff Mateer Donald Fluharty, and Randy Vanelli

26 HIGHLIGHTS 2017 | OTHER NEWS

DISPOSE OF YOUR UNUSED MEDICATION AT THE ORDINANCE NO. 2011-01 PEDDLING & SOLICITATION HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ORDINANCE Through a partnership between the Hopewell Police Ordinance 2011-01 was enacted and ordained Department and the Beaver County District Attorney, to regulate the distribution of certain materials, there is a Prescription Drug Take Back Box in the peddling, soliciting, and related activities within lobby of the Police Station at 1700 Clark Blvd. Hopewell Township. The registration of persons engaged in the above-mentioned activities is The box gives you a safe route to dispose of unused required so that the identity of persons going medications. This effort helps keep drugs out of the door-to-door or distributing materials within the hands of our youth and also protects the environment Township may be established, so that general through the safe disposal of the medications. regulations may be more effectively enforced for the protection and maintenance of the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of Medications accepted at the box: Prescriptions, the Township and to prevent dishonest Prescription Patches, Prescription Medications, business practices and deter criminal activity in Prescription Ointments, Over-the-counter medica- the Township. tions, Vitamins, Samples and Medications for pets. This practice is allowed only when a permit has Items not accepted include: Hydrogen Peroxide, been obtained from the Township. We have inhalers, aerosol cans, ointments, medication from had several inquiries to obtain permits in recent businesses or clinics, needles and thermometers. weeks, some having already been issued. That being said, this is a good time to inform you of some of the points of the ordinance.

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP IS NOW Anyone coming to your door to solicit goods or EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC services MUST have an ID badge issued by the township (pictured below). The solicitor can EXTERNAL DIFIBULATORS (AED) only go door-to-door Monday through Saturday According to the American Heart Association, cardiac arrest can from 9am to 5pm. They should be displaying happen anywhere, even in your workplace. Giving CPR and the badge on their person and it will have an using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can greatly expiration date on the badge along with the increase the victim’s chance of survival. company name. In order to obtain a permit, the solicitor must fill out an application and submit Recently, we were able to purchase 6 Cardiac Science AED’s for use within the township. it to the police department, where a modified All police department members are currently receiving First Aid/CPR/AED training. In background check is completed. Some applica- addition, members of the civilian staff within the township are receiving the same training. tions have been denied, for the safety of our We would like to thank our trainer, Scott Sullivan, who is getting everyone AHA Heartsaver residents. First Aid/CPR/AED certified.

Special thanks go out to Ed Campbell (CEO) and HAP Enterprises. A donation was received in recognition of Police Appreciation Day last year from HAP Enterprises. The money covered the required training for our officers and many of the civilian staff in the township. We are most appreciative!

AEDs will be located in three of the township buildings: • Police Department Building • Hopewell Community Park - Blaney Nature Center • Municipal Building (2nd floor) If in doubt, or the solicitor does not produce an ID badge, please call the Hopewell Police at In addition: 724-378-0557 or non-emergency dispatch at The three on-duty police officers will have them in the cruisers. 724-775-0880.

27 Hopewell Township 1700 Clark Boulevard Aliquippa, PA 15001