Welcome to Ligonier Twp., Pennsylvania
The Ligonier Township is located in the Laurel Highlands, it covers 92 square miles and is the second largest township in the Westmoreland County. The boroughs of Ligonier and Laurel Mountain reside within the Township, but are separate government entities. The population was 6,603 at the time of the 2010 Census. It contains the following communities: Darlington, Laughlintown, Oak Grove, Rector, Waterford, and Wilpen in zip codes 15655, 15658 and 15677.
Services include police and fire protection, maintenance of local roads and streets, local planning and zoning, parks and recreation, recycling, licensing of businesses and code enforcement. The Ligonier Township Municipal Authority (LTMA) provides water and sewage service to township residents. The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC) also provides water and sewage service to some residents. The reservoir is located at the base of the mountain above Waterford.
The township was established in 1822 and is steeped in history. For more information, please visit the Ligonier Valley Historical Society.
Announcements
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Trick-or-Treat Date & Hours - UPDATED
Trick-or-treat in the Ligonier Township has been changed from Thursday, October 31 to Saturday, November 2 (6-8 p.m.) due to the forecasted rain. ... Read more
Posted October 30, 2019
Notice of Temporary Road Closure (Myers School Road)
Effective June 5, 2019 Myers School Road will be closed for mine reclamation work. Coal Loaders Inc. will implement and maintain a detour during the closure. The Township will provide updates as information becomes available.... Read more
Posted October 21, 2019
Westmoreland County License to Carry Permit
The Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office will be at the Ligonier Township Municipal Building to issue License to Carry Permits on:
October 24, 2019 - Thursday
November 21, 2019 - Thursday
December 19, 2019 - Thurs... Read more
Posted October 21, 2019
Recycling Programs
The recycling program is at risk of being shut down. The Township is no longer accepting the collection of aluminum cans to be recycled. Collection was ended due to contamination - materials other than aluminum were continuou... Read more
Posted April 18, 2019
Sewage Repair Issues
If you are having problems with your septic system please contact the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO). The SEO will work with you to determine what the problem is, what is causing the problem, if a repair will have ... Read more
Posted April 17, 2019
Welty & Welty LLP
George V Welty
Douglas J Welty
Attorneys-at-law
Call 724-238-5877
www.weltyandwelty.com
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