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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Route 259 closure
Starting April 15th, Route 259 will be closed between Austraw Road and McCurdy Trail. PennDOT is repairing or replacing a culvert. The work is estimated to last a month, and be completed on or about May 17th. This is NOT a Township ...  Read more
Posted April 10, 2024

Ligonier Beach Park study bids
The Manager of Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania is accepting proposals for a one-time contract to perform certain professional services work for the Township for the development of a Master Site Plan for Ligonier Be...  Read more
Posted March 13, 2024

Stormwater requirements
As of June 12, 2023, any development or construction in Ligonier Township that creates 1,000 or more square feet of impervious surface will be required to fill out additional stormwater permits, and be required to capture 100% of the s...  Read more
Posted December 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. Most Township roads have a right-of-way width of 33 feet. Any grass, flowers, trees, shrubs, or other growth with...  Read more
Posted January 24, 2024

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