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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Dumpster Days
APRIL 22, 8:00 A.M – NOON Ligonier Township Residents only (ID required) It’s time for spring cleaning! Bring your discarded items to the Municipal Building on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Please note ...  Read more
Posted March 15, 2023

Hiring Public Works Foreman
Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania is seeking a highly qualified professional Public Works Foreman. The position plans, directs, reviews and coordinates the Public Works Department and its programs. Programs include...  Read more
Posted March 13, 2023

2023 Seal Coat Program RFP
Ligonier Township is requesting bids for the 2023 road seal coat program. See Request for Proposals, including program specifications and list of roads to be resurfaced, here: ...  Read more
Posted February 21, 2023

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