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 6,056 at the time of the 2020 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.
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Hiring School Resource Officer
Ligonier Valley Police Department is accepting applications for a full time School Resource Officer. Must be Act 120 certified and have a minimum of two years of experience. Please note this position will support the department as a p... Read more
Posted December 22, 2022
Township mowing and tree trimming
Residents, please be aware that our Public Works crew is out on the Township roads mowing and trimming trees and brush. The right-of-way width on all our Township roads are between 50 and 120 feet wide. Any grass, flowers, trees, shr... Read more
Posted September 30, 2022
How to Report Road Concerns
PennDOT encourages motorists to report state roadway concerns by calling:
1-800-FIX-ROAD
Do not use this number to report traffic accidents, disabled vehicles, or other emergencies. Do be specific as possible and include the cou... Read more
Posted October 27, 2021
USDA Home Owners Assistance Programs
USDA offers the following housing programs:
USDA 504 Repair Grant Program for very low income homeowners 62 years of age or older please call 724-261-3887 or email pasfh@usda.gov. (Great for senior residents that need to repair or r... Read more
Posted October 21, 2021
Septic Tank Systems
If you are having problems with your septic tank please contact the Township's Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO), Reggie Musser of the EADS Group at 814-445-6551 ext. 310. The SEO will help determine the cause of the problem, the ... Read more
Posted January 23, 2023
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