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New Beaver County War Memorial Project to Honor Brighton Township Native

In memory of Brighton Township-born casualties who gave their lives as the USAF Staff Sergeant Dylan Elchin, who ultimate price for freedom, as well as to gave his life in 2018 while deployed in honor veterans, the memorials’ patios Afghanistan, his family has launched the will be paved with honor bricks bearing “BTHT War Memorial” project to place their names. The memorials also will memorials in three communities where highlight Beaver County’s involvement he spent his childhood. This includes with the American struggle for freedom. Brighton Township, at the Hardy Field flagpole; Hopewell, at Hopewell “These memorials will honor Dylan and Community Park; and Chippewa, all who have paid the ultimate sacrifice,” at a location to be announced. said Dylan’s grandfather, Ron Bogolea, More details including on how to of Freedom, who is leading the initiative. donate: https://bthtwarmemorial.com/. Each will have a two-sided monument “But they are also about us, the living.” representing Dylan’s life story featuring All donations will be administered by storyboard images and words to help Anyone can help honor Beaver County Legacies Alive. If you have questions visitors make more of a connection with war veterans by purchasing an honor or wish to help, please contact Ron his life. In addition, to memorialize the brick bearing the person’s name, whether Bogolea at 724-495-3238 or rle8@ county’s eight other War on Terror active duty, national guard, or reserve. students.ptcollege.edu.

Right: USAF Staff Sergeant Dylan Elchin, who gave his life in 2018 while deployed in Inside this Issue Afghanistan.

Left: Police Department Annual Report...... 2 Artist rendering of the proposed BTHT War Memorial Fire Department Annual Report...... 3

Below: Important News About Honor Bricks such as this will pave the Final & First Quarter Earned memorial patios. Income Tax Returns ...... 5 Yard Waste Permit Renewal ...... 7 Brighton Township Community Survey Results ...... 11 Upcoming Events...... 12-14

1300 Brighton Road • Beaver, Pennsylvania 15009 • Phone: 724-774-4800 2019 Annual Police Department Report

Chief Blinn thanks all Township residents for their kind support to the Chief of Police Howard Department and encourages the reporting of all suspicious activity to Blinn has issued the the Police Department. Please be reminded of the following: following Department statistics for 2019:

Hours Worked 33,813 PARKING Vehicles must be parked on the right-hand side of the road Miles Patrolled 135,045 with the flow of traffic or it will be subject to ticketing.

Accidents Investigated 64 LOCK VEHICLES Vehicles parked outdoors should be locked at all times, Criminal Arrests 96 especially when parked upon a street. Do not leave valuables (purses, laptops, etc.) within the vehicles. Unlocked vehicles Moving Traffic are an easy and common target for theft. Citations Issued 968

Nonmoving Traffic VACATION CHECKS Citations Issued 47 If you are going to be away from your home for a period of time, the police department will make periodic checks on your residence while you are away. Prior to leaving, phone the Traffic Warnings department at 724-728-1134 with departure and return dates. Issued 158

Parking Violations 27 DOGS It is unlawful for the owner of any dog in Brighton Township Fines Collected $21,540 to permit the dog to run at large upon any street or upon the property of any other than the owner or keeper. Violators are Homes Security subject to penalties. Dogs are prohibited in Township Parks, Alarms Answered 208 other than areas specifically designated.

Assists to Other Departments 193 SOLICITING OR PEDDLING Soliciting and peddling is regulated within the Township and requires the securing of a license. Soliciting or peddling is 911 Calls 101 prohibited on Sundays and holidays, before 9:30 a.m. or after sunset or 6:00 p.m., whichever occurs first.whichever occurs Aid to Sick first. or Injured 610

Animal Calls 176 CURFEW It is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to be Vacation Checks 48 or remain in or upon any street, park or public place in the Township between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Business unless a parent, guardian or other person having legal Check/Closure 442 custody, accompanies the person.

Township Supervisors Municipal Authority Sewage Authority John Curtaccio, Chairman 724-774-4800 724-774-4800 Mark Piccirilli, Vice Chairman Jeffrey S. Maze, Chairman Mark Piccirilli, Chairman James E. Equels, Sr., Supervisor Michael L. Keeliher, Vice Chairman Gordon R. Sheffer, Ph.D., Vice Chairman Bryan K. Dehart, Manager Kerien Fitzpatrick, Secretary Jeffrey S. Maze, Secretary Harold F. Reed, Jr. and Kathryn Johnston, Solicitors Jack E. Erath, Treasurer Jack E. Erath, Treasurer Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering, Inc. Gordon R. Sheffer, Ph.D., Kerien Fitzpatrick, Ned Mitrovich, Township Engineer Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Assistant Secretary/Treasurer V.F.D. 2019 Annual Report Smoke Alarms at Home Fire Chief Mitchell Curtaccio has issued the following 2019 statistical report for the Brighton Township Volunteer Smoke alarmS are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is Fire Department. a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can TYPE NUMBER get outside quickly. Structural...... 17 SAFETY TIPS Fire Alarms...... 89 SAFETY TIPS • Install smoke alarms in every bedroom. They should FACTS Brush...... 10 • Ialsonstall be smokeoutside each alarms sleeping in every area and bedroom. on every They should alsolevel ofbe the outside home. Install each alarms sleeping in the areabasement. and on every! A closed level door may slow Vehicle Accidents...... 33 • the spread of smoke, heat, • ofLarge the homes home. may Install need extraalarms smoke in thealarms. basement. and fire. Vehicle Fires...... 5 • LItarge is best homes to use interconnected may need extra smoke smoke alarms. alarms.! Smoke alarms should be QRS...... 298 When one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound. • installed inside every sleeping • It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms. room, outside each separate Service Calls (i.e. CO Alarms, Gas leaks, Wires down, etc.)...... 98 • Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. sleeping area, and on every • WPresshen the one test smokebutton to alarm be sure sounds, the alarm isthey working. all sound.level. Smoke alarms should TOTAL CALLS...... 550 be connected so when one • TCurrentest all alarms smoke on alarmsthe market at employ least oncedifferent a month.types sounds, they all sound. Most • Pofress technology the test including button multi-sensing, to be sure which the couldalarm is working.homes do not have this level The Fire Department is still in need of volunteers willing to join include smoke and carbon monoxide combined. of protection. • Current alarms on the market employ different types and help protect and serve our community. Do you want to join • Today’s smoke alarms will be more technologically ! Roughly 3 out of 5 fire deaths ofadvanced technology to respond including to a multitude multi-sensing, of fire which• couldhappen in homes with no smoke alarms or no working them? All training and equipment is provided by the Department. includeconditions, smoke yet mitigate and falsecarbon alarms. monoxide combined. Volunteering provides an opportunity to serve and give back to smoke alarms. • TAoday’s smoke alarmsmoke should alarms be on willthe ceilingbe more or high technologically the community. If you are interested or just want to investigate advancedon a wall. Keep to smokerespond alarms to awaya multitude from the of fire membership further, please visit Fire Station #3 located on Grange kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be conditions,at least 10 feet yet (3 meters) mitigate from false the stove. alarms. Road behind the Social Hall on any Monday night between the • APeople smoke who alarm are hard-of-hearing should be or on deaf the can ceiling use or high on a hours of 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The other volunteers look forward to wall.special Keep alarms. smoke These alarms alarms have away strobe from lights the kitchen to meeting you and answering your questions. Or, e-mail us at reduceand bed shakers.false alarms. They should be at least 10 feet [email protected] if you want more information or are • (3Replace meters) all smoke from alarms the stove. when they are 10 years old. interested in volunteering. • People who are hard-of-hearing or deaf can use special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers. SMOKE DETECTORS Smoke Alarms NATIONAL FIRE • ReplacePROTECTION all ASSOCIATION smoke alarms when they are 10 years old. Several years ago the Fire Department instituted a The leading information and knowledge resource smoke detector program to provide free smoke on fire, electrical and related hazards at Home detectors to Township residents in need. For more nfpa.org/education ©NFPA 2018 Smoke alarmS are a key part information about the program or how to obtain free of a home fire escape plan. When there is smoke detectors please contact the station at a fire, smoke spreadsFACTS fast. Working smoke [email protected] or 724-495-3803. alarms give you early warning so you can get outside Aquickly. closed door may slow the spread FIRE HYDRANTS of smoke, heat,and fire. SAFETY TIPS Township Code makes it unlawful for any person, Smoke alarms should be installed • Install smoke alarms in every bedroom. They should FACTS other than those authorized by the Township, Fire also be outsideinside each every sleeping sleeping area and on room, every outside Department or Municipal Authority, to open, tamper level of the home. Install alarms in the basement. ! A closed door may slow each separate sleeping area, and• onthe spread of smoke, heat, with or interfere in any manner with any fire hydrant. • Large homesevery may needlevel. extra Smoke smoke alarms.alarms should beand fire. Violators are subject to a $1,000 fine. No obstructions • It is best toconnected use interconnected so when smoke onealarms. sounds,! Smoke alarms should be are to be planted, constructed or placed within six (6) • installed inside every sleeping When onethey smoke all alarm sound. sounds, Most they all homes sound. do not feet of any hydrant permit unrestricted access to the room, outside each separate • Test all smokehave alarms this at level least once of protection. a month. sleeping area, and on every hydrant in the case of an emergency. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working. level. Smoke alarms should Roughly 3 out of 5 fire deaths be connected so when one BURNING • Current alarms on the market employ different types sounds, they all sound. Most of technologyhappen including in multi-sensing,homes with which no could smoke homes do not have this level Burning of household papers or other permitted refuse include smokealarms and carbon or no monoxide working combined. smoke alarms.of protection. must be done within a salamander wire basket or • Today’s smoke alarms will be more technologically ! Roughly 3 out of 5 fire deaths masonry enclosure with a top to prevent fly ash from advanced to respond to a multitude of fire • happen in homes with no smoke alarms or no working conditions, yet mitigate false alarms. escaping. Such burning is prohibited on Sundays, smoke alarms. Mondays, Tuesdays or legal holidays. Burning is • A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high permitted Wednesday through Saturday between on a wall. Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Please monitor all outdoor at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the stove. burning activity closely to prevent brush and other • People who are hard-of-hearing or deaf can use wild fires. special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers. DONATIONS • Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 If you wish to financially support the Fire Department, years old. donations can be made online through the BTVFD website www.brightontwpvfd.org or by check NATIONAL FIRE to BTVFD and mailed to 84 Grange Road, PROTECTION ASSOCIATION The leading information and knowledge resource Beaver, PA 15009. on fire, electrical and related hazards Page 3 nfpa.org/education ©NFPA 2018 Building & Zoning Permit Requirements

Brighton Township has adopted the International Construction Code (ICC) to regulate all construction within Brighton Township, with the exception of a few items that have been excluded pursuant to The Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, as amended. However, a Zoning Permit is required for all construction activity, including items that Building Permit may be excluded by the Act. Activity for 2019 Single Family Dwellings...... 20 Confirmation of compliance with the ICC is by site inspections that are conducted by certified building inspection officers. The Township Duplex...... 1 has contracted with the Middle Department Inspection Agency (MDIA) Demolitions...... 6 to perform plan reviews and inspection services. MDIA also issues Residential Additions...... 8 final occupancy permits. Applicants for building permits are required to submit documentation with the application that the proposed Porches/Decks...... 23 construction complies with the code. These codes apply to general Garages/Carports...... 8 construction, plumbing, electrical and HVAC/Mechanical. Sheds/Pole Bldgs./Barns...... 23 Due to the plan review requirements of the ICC, please allow more Swimming Pools...... 5 time for the processing and review of your permit application if you Solar Panels...... 10 are planning a construction project this year. You may also visit the Building Repairs/Remodel...... 6 Applications and Forms Page within the Resident’s Center at brightontwp.org where Customer Assistance Guides have been Pergola/Gazebo...... 1 posted to assist you through the permitting process. Fence...... 1 Temporary Storage...... 1 Do you have code questions? Contact: Non-residential...... 15 Clyde Volk, Building/Plumbing/Electrical Inspector 800-662-6342 Estimated Construction Value...... $11,072,364.88

2020 Roadway Improvement Program

The Board of Supervisors has awarded bid contracts for the 2020 Roadway Improvement Program to Youngblood Paving, Inc. The paving lists includes: 7th Avenue; 8th Avenue (North Ave. to end); Colvin Drive; North Avenue; 10th Avenue; Terrace Avenue (7th Ave. to 8th Ave.); Murray Drive; Forrest Drive; Western Avenue (College with Brighton Township for use of Sebring Road during Ave. to 7th Ave.); Maple Drive (Walnut St. to Beech St.); their construction activities. This segment of roadway Walnut Street (Maple Dr. to Chestnut St.) and Sebring will not be paved until the slide repair on Sebring Road Road (Rt. 68 to 1100 block). The bid award for the paving is completed. More information on this repair is program is in excess of $810,000. included in this newsletter.

The roadway surface of Sebring Road from the The Road Department will also conduct their annual oil intersection of Fletcher Road to the intersection with and chip program for the treatment and maintenance of State Route 68 (approximately 0.92 miles) will be repaved certain roads to supplement the road paving program, in connection with Duquesne Light Company as part of as well as performing other important road maintenance their Excess Maintenance Agreement (EMA) executed and drainage projects.

Page 4 Real Estate Tax Office Final & First The elected Real Estate Tax Collector, James W. Onuska would Quarter Earned like each property owner to be aware of the following: • The 2020 Brighton Township Real Estate Tax bills were mailed Income Tax March 1, 2020. • If a mortgage company does not hold your taxes in escrow and Returns you did not receive your tax bill, please contact the tax collector. Final 2019 Earned Income Tax Returns • The 2020 Beaver Area School District Real Estate Tax bills will have been extended to July 15th. Employed be mailed July 1, 2020. residents of Brighton Township are subject • Unpaid 2019 Beaver Area School District Real Estate Tax bills to a 1% tax on gross earnings. This tax is are filed April 1, 2020 at the Court House. paid to the Beaver Area School District and Brighton Township at ½ of 1% each. The Office Hours: tax must be paid quarterly to avoid penalty. Tuesday:...... 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you were/are employed in Pennsylvania Wednesday:...... 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. it is mandatory, with a few exceptions, that your employer withhold the tax and your Thursday:...... 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. obligation is fulfilled except for the filing Last Saturday of each month of the discount: of a final return by July 15th. However, it is the employed person’s responsibility to March/April and July/August:...... 9:00 a.m. to Noon pay the tax so payment should be verified. Personal appointments may be made by contacting the Failure to file a final return, even when no tax office. tax is due, may make individuals liable for penalty. Upcoming payment schedules: The tax collection office is located in the lower level of the Municipal Building, 1300 Brighton Road. A drop box has been installed for your convenience. If you have any questions or Earned Income Period concerns, please do not hesitate to contact James W. Onuska, Final 2019 Return (Verification Needed) Brighton Township Real Estate Tax Collector at 724-774-2622. NOTE: When mailing, please do not include your tax payments within Payment is Due By July 15th the same envelope as your water & sewer payments. These items should be mailed independent of each other. Those utilizing bill payment services should also notify their bank of this requirement. The EIT Collector for all of Beaver County, including Brighton Township and Beaver Area School District, is Berkheimer. All Real Estate Tax Dollar Real Estate 2019 final returns and 1st Quarter 2020 Tax Distribution Taxing District Mills Assessed estimated payments should be sent to Brighton Township...... 12.0 Brighton Twp Berkheimer. Forms can be obtained from Beaver County...... 26.0 10% the Berkheimer web site at www.hab-inc. Beaver Area School...... 82.4 com. They can also be reached at Beaver County 1-866-701-7206. 22% BASD 68% The PSD Code for Brighton Township and Beaver Area School District 040303

Example of House NOTICE: If you are self-employed, work Assessed at $35,000 out of state or are a federal employee, Township Tax 12.0 mill x $35,000 = $ 420.00 local earned income tax is not deducted from your pay by your employer, so you County Tax 26.0 mill x $35,000 = $ 910.00 are required to pay the tax quarterly or School Tax 82.4 mill x $35,000 = $ 2,884.00 be subject to additional penalty, interest and costs. Total $ 4,214.00

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RECYCLING IS EASY! •• www.brightontwp.orgwww.brightontwp.org (Milk Cartons) EFFECTIVE MARCH 2019 1, Place recyclables directly into recycling Do not place items in separate container. bags or they will not be collected. Recover your recycling container promptly after collection. Green recycling containers are available Township for purchase at the Brighton 1300 Brighton Road. Municipal Building, Rinse and flatten or crush containers. Labels do not need to be removed. Place in green recycling container with other recycling items. Rinse and flatten containers. Place in green recycling container with other recycling items. phone magazines, Include newspaper, and all other paper. junk mail, books, Do not place in plastic bags. Cereal and cracker type boxes can be included – remove inner bags or liners and flatten. Place directly in green recycling container with other recycling items. Glass is NO LONGER accepted for recycling. Place your recycling container at roadside on the same day as your regular garbage collection during the recycling weeks.

• • • Aluminum, Bi-Metal & Tin Food and Food Tin Bi-Metal & Aluminum, Beverage Containers Aluminum and Foil • • • Aseptic Containers • • Products Newspaper and Other Paper • • • • Remember... • • refuse and recycling collection program. Brighton Township is provide also curbside mandated to law State by collection recyclablesof each ordinance to residential unit. Township the As programs. these in participation mandatory requires contracted hauler with the names provides and the Township addresses non-participants, of notices will be Continued sent. non-participation can result in the filingof an enforcement notice with nor potential fines thanmore of lessnot $100 than $600, pluscosts prosecution, of for each violation. Included/Excluded Items For a summary list what of is included and excluded from the refuse and recycling collection, visit & the Solid Waste website. Recycling Page on the Township Containers Recycling A new or additional recycling can with lid can be purchased at than lower the actual Office purchase $10, the Township for price. These containers are 20-gallons Please in size. use when necessary. containers multiple & Pyrex Ink/Toner Cartridges Glass Pane Electronics / TVs $11.66 $34.98 Food Glass ...... NON-RECYCLABLE MATERIALS Containers Food Waste Food . Rinse, flatten and securely fasten cap back on. and securely fasten cap back on. flatten Rinse, Labels do not need to be removed. Containers that originally held oil or chemicals must be completely emptied and not contain any potentially hazardous material. No plastic bags or buckets. Place in green recycling container with other recycling items. All containers labeled # 1-5 and 7 are accepted!

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Each residential unit is required participate to in the contracted Mandatory Participation Quarterly Refuse 2020 effective Rate July 1, Base Rate July 1, 2020 to June 30, to 2021 2020 Base July Rate 1, NEW RATE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020NEW EFFECTIVE 1, RATE JULY

was $16.85 per month. was $16.85 and recycling within Brighton Township. Theand next recycling within lowest bid Brighton Township. fore, they will they retainfore, the contract for the collection refuse of recycling collection program is mandatoryeach for residence. Refuse being the lowest bidder at $11.66 per There- month. Refuse being the lowest bidder $11.66 at new contract. Participation in the contracted refuse and ends June 30th. Three bids were received Young with J. the under same the remain conditions and terms Contract for the Refuse & Recycling Contract as the current contract Bids were recently openedand a new contract was awarded Refuse & Recycling Program RefuseRecycling & Time to Renew Your Yard Waste Permit! Yard Waste Composting Site Permits issued in 2019 expired on Leaf Waste February 28th and must be renewed for use of the site. Permits Collection Program may be renewed as follows: 1. In person at the Municipal Building, 1300 Brighton Road, Returns This Spring Beaver, PA 15009. The cost of the permit has been increased to $15.00. This is the first fee increase since Drop Off Site Will Remain Operational the site became operational. Consistent with the program offered in the fall, the 2. By mailing a check payable to “Brighton Township” in the Township will again provide a fee-based curbside amount of $17.00 ($2.00 to cover return postage) along with collection program for leaf waste during April. The yard the number from your previous permit. Your new permit will waste drop-off site will continue to operate on the same be issued and mailed to you within five days. (This form is also basis as it currently is and, therefore, participation in the curbside collection program is optional. Homeowners available on the Applications & Forms page in the Resident’s are encouraged to continue to use the drop-off site, or Center of our web site at www.brightontwp.org.) compost the leaves in their own yards. First time permit applications must be made in person, with proof of residency, at the Municipal Building, 1300 Brighton The collection of leaves and yard waste is a fee-based program whereby residents purchase biodegradable Road, Beaver, PA 15009. paper collection bags at a cost of $2.00 each within During the past year the Township experienced numerous which the leaves, garden residues, shrubbery clippings or occasions of improper use of the site. Only grass, leaves, brush/ tree trimmings must be placed. Bags are pre-sold at the tree limbs are to be deposited at the site. Please refer to the Municipal Building. Bags utilized must be purchased from the Township, and not be from another source, such as a rules and regulations for site use. Plastic bags, stones, boards, home improvement store. Those purchasing bags will be landscape timbers and garbage are not acceptable. Disposal contacted to schedule collection. Bags must be placed at of unauthorized materials can damage the equipment used to the curb on collection day. operate the site, and can cause other hazards. Use of the site without a valid permit, or in violation of the rules, can result in enforcement action. The site is under video surveillance. If you have any questions about our composting site, please call Non-Residential 724-774-4800. Recycling Requirements 2020 Brighton Township Yard Waste Permit Renewal Commercial and other non-residential establishments are reminded that participation in the Township’s recycling program is mandatory. Township ordinance requires that all businesses must separate high-grade office paper, Name aluminum food & beverage containers and corrugated paper (cardboard) from the waste stream, and store the materials until collection. Each location is also encouraged to recycle food and beverage containers; steel and bimetal food and Address beverage containers; newspaper and magazines; and PET (1) and HDPE (2) plastics. An annual report must be submitted to the Township by the establishment or their contracted hauler disclosing the type and weight of materials recycled during the previous year. The Township is required by the PA Department of Environmental Protection to report annually the Previous Permit No. types and amounts of materials recycled by both residential and commercial sources.

Signature 1300 Brighton Road • Beaver, Pennsylvania 15009 • Phone: 724-774-4800 through the clearing of existing trees, shrubs Pollution and vegetation; removal and off-site disposal of accumulated sediment; construction of Reduction Plan treatment cells; construction of low flow stormwater channels; replacement Implementation of the existing outlet structure and outfall pipe; and installation of bio-filtration systems. Brighton Township has awarded a bid contract The organic media filter will require annual to LM&R Excavating, LLC to retrofit the existing inspection and maintenance by Brighton stormwater detention facility serving the Township to maintain pollutant reduction Brighton Fields residential development. It was credit. Construction of the Brighton Fields reported in the winter newsletter that this work Stormwater Pond Retrofit is anticipated in is being undertaken to comply with current the Spring/Summer of 2020. Federal/State Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) regulations. Brighton Township The second impoundment facility to be developed the required Pollution Reduction requirements, Brighton Township is required retrofitted will be located within the Brady’s Plan (PRP) as part of its PA DEP NPDES MS4 to reduce pollutant loadings by 10% within Run watershed. The Township has acquired Permit. The PRP noted that two (2) impound- the Six-Mile Run watershed. Retrofit of the through donation from Amore Limited Part- ment style facilities are required to reduce Brighton Fields Facility will achieve a portion nership 26 acres of land that includes two pollutant loadings upstream of impaired of this required reduction. Implementation of stormwater ponds. Boundary and topographical waterways to comply with current regulations. engineered filtering practices will be employed surveys have been completed. The Township to capture and treat stormwater runoff. The Engineer is now in the process of preparing Under this project the Brighton Fields Facility, scale and complexity of this project required design drawings for the retrofitting of the which serves a tributary area of 20.83 acres, detailed subsurface investigations, which were stormwater pond(s) for a PRP project that will be converted to provide for the removal of completed in the Fall of 2019. will achieve the required pollutant reduction sediment and improvement of water quality loadings within the Brady’s Run watershed. through the use of engineered filtration Retrofit of the Brighton Fields Facility includes More information on this project will be media. In accordance with PA DEP PRP reconstruction of the existing impoundment provided as it progresses.

Township MS4 Permit Update Annual MS4 compliance activities are underway MCM #5 requires the Township to ensure for 2020. The Township’s NPDES MS4 Permit, adequate operation and maintenance of post as issued by the Pennsylvania Department of construction stormwater best management Environmental Protection (PADEP), requires the practices (PCSM BMPs) throughout the Township to annually comply with six Minimum Township. PCSM BMPs are facilities that Control Measures (MCMs). The MCMs have control or treat stormwater runoff, such as been established by PADEP to meet permit detention basins, rain gardens, bioretention goals to preserve and improve water quality in basins, underground stormwater detention surface waters – streams, lakes and rivers. The tanks, and other stormwater control facilities. Township’s MS4 Permit requires implementation To evaluate whether these facilities are of a stormwater management program that operating properly, representatives of the Authority staff regarding the Township’s addresses each of the six Minimum Control Township and Township Engineer complete Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Measures identified in the Permit, as follows: annual field reviews of each BMP. This includes Operation and Maintenance Plan. This O&M • MCM #1: Public Education and Outreach both BMPs owned by the Township and those Plan, developed as a requirement of MCM #6 on Stormwater Impacts owned by private entities, including developers, establishes procedures implemented by the business, homeowners’ associations and Township to prevent stormwater pollution during • MCM #2: Public Involvement and others. Where deficiencies are found during the municipal operations. As an example, the plan Participation inspection, parties responsible for maintenance identifies proper procedures for washing of • MCM #3: Illicit Discharge Detection and are notified to take corrective action such that Township vehicles and equipment. Vehicles are Elimination the BMPs function as designed to help address washed in interior wash bay where wash water • MCM #4: Construction Site Stormwater downstream flooding and water quality. can be collected by floor drains and conveyed Runoff Control to the sanitary sewer system for treatment. The As part of MCM #6, the Township implements • MCM #5: Post-Construction Stormwater plan also addresses a variety of other activities, an annual training program for Township officials such as proper spill cleanup, material storage, Management in New and Re-Development and staff. The training program provides infor- Activities fueling operations, disposal of waste, and mation on permit activities and requirements. inspection and maintenance of storm sewer • MCM #6: Pollution Prevention and Good Specific training is given annually to Road infrastructure, including inlets, pipes and outfalls. Housekeeping for Municipal Operations Department, Municipal Authority and Sewage

Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Page 8 www.brightontwp.org • Sebring Road Gypsy Glen Road Settlement Repair and Settlement Repair Pavement Restoration As reported in the Winter newsletter, Brighton Township will be reconstructing a section of Gypsy Glen Road as a result of a settlement that occurred in Bid contracts have been released for the repair of a section of Sebring Road the vicinity of 2615 Gypsy Glen Road. A Geotechnical Investigation based between Fletcher Road and State Route 68 as a result of a minor slough upon test borings concluded that subsurface soil conditions, combined with that occurred along the edge of the roadway approximately ¼ mile west surface/ground water, were the cause of the settlement. of the intersection of Sebring Road and State Route 68. Test borings were Bids contracts have been released for the project which will include removal drilled to obtain subsurface samples of the soils and determine the depth to of existing fill material at this location and installation of an engineered fill bedrock. The samples were evaluated and a Geotechnical Investigation was embankment including a subsurface drainage system. The existing storm- completed to identify alternatives for repair of the settlement and roadway. water system will be extended above this location to capture and convey The Geotechnical Investigation concluded that the minor slough was caused surface water around the work area. In advance of the project the Municipal by water runoff from the roadway infiltrating into the soils just beyond the Authority maintenance staff will remove and replace/relocate a 12-inch shoulder, thereby causing the embankment movement. waterline to allocation outside the project area. This will occur prior to the road The project will include removal of existing fill material at this location; closure. One lane of traffic will be maintained during the waterline relocation. placement of suitable fill material; and grading to provide positive drainage. Gypsy Glen Road will be closed to vehicular traffic during the settlement repair A subsurface drainage system and stormwater collection and conveyance construction period, which is expected to be sixty (60) days. The closure system will be installed; the guide rail will be removed and reset; and is required as nearly half of the roadway must be removed to construct the Sebring Road will be regraded and repaired in this area. engineered fill and drainage system. Sebring Road will be closed to vehicular traffic during the construction This project is scheduled for construction in the Summer of 2020 following period, which is expected to be sixty (60) days. This project is planned conclusion of the academic school year. to be constructed in the Summer/Early Fall of 2020 after construction of the Gypsy Glen Road Settlement Repair Project. Following settlement repair, installation of Senior Garden Plots Available the stormwater collection and conveyance The Senior Gardens are preparing for another great system, and roadway repair in this area, the growing season. The gardens are located on Western roadway pavement surface of Sebring Road Avenue in Brighton Township on property owned by from the intersection of Fletcher Road to the Beaver County. Gardening is a great way to stay intersection with State Route 68 (approximately active and eat healthy. 0.92 miles) will be repaved in connection with To qualify for participation you must be 60 years Duquesne Light Company as part of their Excess of age or older and a resident of Beaver County. Maintenance Agreement (EMA) executed with Plots are 15’ X 20’ in size and are free. However, Brighton Township for use of Sebring Road there is a $10 yearly fee to cover the cost of during their construction activities. This project water. If you are interested in gardening, will include full width resurfacing of the roadway; please call Mike or Dolores Durham at shoulder restoration; resetting the guiderail; 724-728-0747 for more information. installation of curbing where required; and If leaving a message, please leave your driveway adjustments. name, phone number, and a brief message and they will return your call.

1300 Brighton Road • Beaver, Pennsylvania 15009 • Phone: 724-774-4800 Page 9 Sewer The Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2019 will be available online May 1, 2020 at: Deduct brightontwp.org/water2019 Meters Available

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THE BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP meter installed to measure the flow MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Gordon R. Sheffer, Ph.D., Chairman of water that does not enter the Jeffrey S. Maze, Vice Chairman Michael L. Keeliher, Secretary sanitary sewer system. This meter , Treasurer Kerien Fitzpatrick

Jack E. Erath, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer typically reads water used outside

Bryan K. Dehart, Administrative Manager

Brad M. Cochran, Operations Supervisor for watering lawns or gardens,

Lawrence Lennon, Jr., P.E., Engineer Samuel J. Orr, III, Solicitor washing vehicles or filling swim- ming pools. This sewer deduct meter is read at the same time as your water meter at the end of each quarter. The reading on the sewer 1300 Brighton Road Beaver, Pennsylvania 15009 meter is deducted from the excess Phone: (724) 774-4800 www.brightontwp.org use based on the water meter reading. The minimum amount billed during each quarter remains at twelve thousand gallons. Absent ® a sewer meter, no credit will be Project Lifesaver given for outside water use, such The Brighton Township Police Department is a as filling your swimming pool or certified participating member agency of Project watering the lawn and garden. Lifesaver®, a program designed to help people that have the tendency to wander. Project The cost of the additional meter Lifesaver has two goals; to streamline search is one hundred & fifty dollars and rescue procedures and to help save lives. ($150.00). This one-time charge Designated officers of the Police Department includes the meter and installation. have undergone an extensive training course Payment in advance to BTMA is covering Autism, Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome required. All inside plumbing and other cognitive conditions and are now revisions will be at the expense certified as electronic search specialists. of the owner and are subject to inspection prior to meter install- ation. Applications for sewer meter How does the program work? installation are available within the Persons enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small personal transmitter around the Resident’s Center on the Water & wrist or ankle that emits an individualized tracking signal. If an enrolled client goes Sewage Authorities Page or the missing, the caregiver notifies the Brighton Township Police Department acting as Application & Forms Page of the the Project Lifesaver agency, and a trained emergency team responds to the Township web site www. wanderer’s area. Program participants have found that most who wander are brightontwp.org. found within a few miles from home, and search times have been reduced from hours and days to minutes. Each bracelet costs $300. The Department is now accepting donations to assist program participants with a financial need.

If you want to determine if you are eligible to participate in the program, or if you wish to make a tax deductible donation, please contact Officer Eric Schwartz at 724-728-1134 ext. 207 or by email at [email protected].

Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Page 10 www.brightontwp.org • Brighton Township Community Survey Results

Brighton Township is busy creating a new Comprehensive Plan and recently asked residents to help guide the planning process by participating in a Community Survey. The survey posed 20 questions about topics ranging from transportation and utility infrastructure to parks and recreation, ecological conservation, and development preferences. 570

The survey was made available online and in print and the Township received a total of 570 survey responses. Survey SURVEY RESPONSES respondents indicated the top three reasons they reside in Brighton Township were: 1. Safety (62%) 2. Rural Setting (56%) 3. Quality of Public Schools (53%)

Several themes emerged in the survey results. A desire to preserve the Township’s rural character was evident from survey respondents as 79% do not want the water and sewer service area 74% expanded, and 74% feel the Township should take a greater role in preserving greenspace. In addition, 67% support more stringent stormwater management regulations.

A desire to expand opportunities to walk and bicycle for WANT TOWNSHIP transportation and recreation was also evident in the survey results. The majority of survey respondents (61%) desired additional TO CONSERVE walking and biking paths in the Township. The next most desired recreational amenities were unpaved hiking trails and natural areas, GREENSPACE each desired by 40% of respondents. Requested destinations for path connections were split fairly evenly between local parks and commercial areas, including neighboring Downtown Beaver.

The survey also indicated some desire for community-scaled development in the Mixed Use District surrounding the Interstate 376 interchange. Three in five residents desired additional restaurants in the Township. Housing preferences indicated a desire to maintain the predominantly single-family housing mix, with a minority (22%) desiring additional senior housing.

These survey results will help guide the planning process going forward and will be used to structure more detailed opportunities for DESIRE community input at public forums. 61% WALKING & A full summary of the survey results are available on the Township website at: https://brightontwp.org/survey-resultshttps://brightontwp.org/ BIKING PATHS

Page 11 Please Note—The 2020 Easter Egg Hunt has been canceled due to Covid-19.

Richmond “Little Red” Schoolhouse Special Event Visiting Hours

The Richmond School, located at 245 Park Road in Brighton Township, was used as a school for 106 consecutive years from 1844 to 1950. Eight grades were taught in this one-room building, except for the last couple of years when only fifth and sixth graders were taught there by Mrs. Elizabeth Erath. In 1969, the Brighton Township Supervisors purchased this property for the purpose of having a group restore the school as a historical Richmond School House, present day. site. On September 13, 1970, the Richmond “Little Red” Schoolhouse was dedicated as a free museum. Parking and admission are free.

The one room “Little Red” schoolhouse will have a special open house during the 2020 Beaver County History Celebration Weekend on May 2nd and 3rd. Saturday, May 4th 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5th 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Regular summer visiting hours are during the first weekend of the month during June, July and August as follows: Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Richmond School Class Photo, February 24, 1913. Personalized individual or group tours are also available. Contact Historical Society President, Rich Pontillo at 724-774-8292 or by email at [email protected] to schedule your tour.

BT Historical Society Meeting Dates Announced Mark your calendar for the remaining 2020 Brighton Township Historical Society membership meetings held at Shultz Logde in Two Mile Run Park. Each meeting includes a special program and refreshments. Watch for more information on the upcoming programs on the Township’s website and Facebook pages. • May 12th - 6:00 p.m., Covered Dish Dinner • September 8th - 7:00 p.m. • November 10th - 7:00 p.m.

Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Page 12 www.brightontwp.org • FREE TRIPS for VETERANS Two Mile Run Ext. Disc Golf Course Celebrates 10 Years

Join Brighton Township and the disc golf community on May 23 to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the disc golf course at Two Mile Run Extension! We’ve gone all out FREE BUS TRIP to Washington with improvements to the course, and are throwing an 18-hole flex-start tournament as D.C. National Memorials part of the day’s activities. Come out for the On May 21st there will be a one day trip to visit the official dedication of the course at noon on Washington D.C. national memorials such as the WWII Saturday, May 23, or preregister to play the Memorial, Korean War Memorial and Arlington National round of disc golf in a foursome with your Cemetery. The trip is for WWII and Korean War Era friends and family. Veterans, and all who served prior to May 15, 1975. The trip is free. The bus departs at 5:30 a.m. from the Beaver All tournament players receive a County Parking Garage (next to Court House) and returns commemorative golf disc and tee shirt for between 10-11 p.m. There is a nurse on each bus as well entry fee of $25. as several assistants. Meals and drinks are provided and wheelchairs are available for those that need them. The Curbside Cochina food truck will be on site goal is to fill every seat with a veteran and therefore we are from 11am-4pm, and BCDGA will be giving unable to accommodate family or friends. away prizes throughout the day.

For registration details, visit: dgscene.com/Flex-Start_Friend-zy2020

FREE National D-Day Memorial Trip to Bedford, VA A very special Veterans Bus Trip has been planned to visit the National D-Day Memorial located in Bedford, Virginia! This is a 2-day, 1-night trip that will take place on June 5th and 6th. The bus trip will accommodate 26 WWII veterans.

Reservations For more information and/or reservations for these trips, please call Jerry or Lydian Fisher 724-728-9370. Want to Help? Since the first trip in November 2006 approximately 3,000 veterans who have served prior to May 15, 1975 have had the opportunity to see our country’s tribute to their sacrifice and service. Donations are gratefully accepted to enable these trips to continue at no charge to our veterans. Each bus trip costs approximately $3,200. Make checks payable to “Vet Bus Trip” and mail to: WesBanco, 701 Corporation Street, Beaver, PA 15009 Attn: Vets Bus Trip

1300 Brighton Road • Beaver, Pennsylvania 15009 • Phone: 724-774-4800 Page 13 The Beaver Memorial Beaver Library Annual Day Parade & Ceremony Book Sale Monday, May 25, 2020 10:30 a.m. The Beaver Area Memorial Library’s annual book sale will be held on Saturday, June 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Each year the Beaver Area Heritage Foundation sponsors the preview is Friday, June 5th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. which has colorful Beaver Memorial Day Parade. All active or former an entry fee of $10 plus the cost of any books purchased. military personnel are invited to march or ride, joining with the Beaver Area Senior High School JROTC, Marching Band and Bargain Days: many other local organizations. A special Memorial Ceremony Monday, June 8th from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Beaver Cemetery immediately follows. The Program with a bag of books costing $7 per bag. features an invited speaker, the BAHS Concert Choirs and Tuesday, June 9th from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Marching Band, recitation of the Gettysburg Address by the with a bag of books costing $5 per bag. Senior Class President and a military salute that includes re-enactors, veterans and a restored Revolutionary War-era The library is in need of saleable, used books of all varieties. cannon that will be fired as part of the military salute. A Books, puzzles, games, DVDs, and CDs can be brought to complimentary luncheon is provided by the Fort McIntosh the library beginning May 26th. Please – No Reader’s Digest Foundation, College Avenue, for all military personnel, condensed books, encyclopedias, textbooks, VHS tapes, program participants and their families. For additional or magazines. The library is located at 100 College Avenue. information, contact Chuck Snitger at 724-728-3783. For more information, please call the library at 724-775-1132.

Summer Playground Program at Hardy Field Looking for a fun and safe environment for your elementary age children this summer? Then you will want to participate in the 2020 Summer Playground Program! Brighton Township has once again contracted with the YMCA to conduct a Summer Playground Program. This year’s program will be conducted at Hardy Field rather than at the Dutch Ridge Elementary School. The 6-week program runs from June 15th to July 24th, is for students in K-5th grade and is operated from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. YMCA trained staff supervise the program and provide needed resources; including games, crafts, sports and special events. All YMCA staff members hold current CPR and First Aid certifications. There is no registration fee to participate in the program. Please watch for more details later this year.

Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Page 14 www.brightontwp.org • Park Rules & Regulations Reminder Spring has arrived! And as a result residents and guests are enjoying one or more of the Township’s parks to visit a playground, watch a ball game or walk one of the trails or paths. Everyone can help make the experience more enjoyable by following park rules and regulations as established by Township Ordinance:

Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

The Following Are Strictly Prohibited: • Smoking or use of tobacco within any building or • Bicycles on or around any playing field or surface. structure or within 25-feet of any playground, athletic • Climbing on fences, backstops or buildings. field, building or structure. • Hitting golf balls on any playing field or surface. • Possession, use, or under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs. • Dogs within any area devoted to athletic activities or outdoor gatherings – including Dawson Ridge Park, • Boisterous, immoral or indecent conduct. Ellis Field, Hardy Field and Two Mile Run Park lodge • Threatening, abusive, profane or obscene language. and picnic areas.* • Littering. • Soliciting • Damaging, defacing, destroying or moving • Cleaning, servicing or repairing vehicles. Township-owned property. • Leaving vehicles in park after closing hours. • Fires except in facilities provided for such purposes. *Note: Dogs on a leash are permitted on trails and • Mini bikes, motorcycles, snowmobiles, go-carts, open space areas – including Aspen Trail, Ashley Ridge ATVs or other motorized vehicles. Trail and Two Mile Run Park Extension Walking Trail.

VIOLATIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000 A complete list of rules and regulations are available at the Brighton Township Municipal Building, 1300 Brighton Road. The above are enforced in accordance with Township Code Chapter 133.

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Important Message Regarding COVID-19 Meeting As of press time, things continue to change quickly, often on short notice, or no notice at all, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, some of the programs, events or projects featured in this newsletter could be delayed or cancelled by the time it reaches your home, or sometime thereafter. Schedule Likewise, the events posted on the Township’s Facebook page could be subject to change. Please double-check with actual venues in advance. All meetings are held at the Municipal Most importantly, we would like to thank each of you for your cooperation as the Township has taken Building. Meetings are subject to prudent and proactive measures to restrict physical access to the Municipal Building and other change. Call to confirm meeting measures to comply with the directives of Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel date and time, 724-774-4800. Levine. As you know, these actions are being done to potentially save lives and stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Township government, water and sewage are essential core functions that have BOARD OF SUPERVISORS specific life safety, health and welfare functions. And as such, the Township and our Water and Sewage authorities continue to operate, but with some areas working a limited schedule to maintain Second Monday of each month essential services. 7:00 p.m. For non-emergency or basic service needs, please call the Municipal Building at 724-774-4800 and you will be assisted. If you receive no answer as a result of the restricted hours and schedules PLANNING COMMISSION in effect, follow the voice mail prompts and leave a message. You may also email brightontwp@ First Monday of each month brightontwp.org with a message. All non-emergency service calls will be first addressed by phone and followed up with in person only as needed. 7:30 p.m. Similarly, please call the Beaver County Non-Emergency Dispatch at 724-774-1789 for matters MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY relating to loss of water, backed-up sewage, waterline breaks, trees down, blocked storms drains or similar matters, and the appropriate personnel will be contacted. Third Monday of each month 8:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this unprecedented time. Brighton Township Supervisors SEWAGE AUTHORITY Brighton Township Municipal Authority Brighton Township Sewage Authority Third Monday of each month 6:45 p.m. ZONING HEARING BOARD Drug Drop Box Program For the safe disposal of prescription drugs and medications, a drop box As requested. is available in the lobby of the Police Department. Flushing medications down the toilet or throwing them in the trash can have the potential of PARK AND RECREATION creating safety or health hazards. Plus, unused medications are often subject to abuse or accidental poisonings and overdoses. BOARD When disposing of medications in the drop box, they should remain Fourth Wednesday every other in their original containers. Personal information on the labels ought to month, starting in January be crossed out, but information about the medication should be legible. Place prescriptions, prescription patches, over-the-counter medications, 7:00 p.m. vitamins, samples and medications for pets into the drop box. Open containers of liquids should be completely sealed. No syringes/needles, inhalers or aerosol cans.