Route 989 and Freedom Crider Road Roundabout Update
The roundabout intersection at Route 989 and Freedom Crider Road opened for traffic this past fall. We have received some questions about how to use this intersection, and some complaints about vehicles traveling the wrong direction. A basic rule of thumb is “All turns are right turns”. When entering the roundabout, the direction of travel is to the vehicle right, not left. The vehicle will travel around the intersection until it reaches the destination to exit the roundabout as a right turn.
PennDOT has a video on their website which explains how to navigate the roundabout intersections in Pennsylvania. If possible, it may be helpful to review this video to better understand the flow through the intersection.
This new traffic pattern will seem confusing until we all become familiar with it, but by using safe driving practices it will create a safer roadway.
Roundabouts (pa.gov)
Jordan Tax Services Will Now Collect MS4 Fees
MS4 Fees will now be mailed and collected by Jordan Tax Services. The bills will be mailed on March 1st.
If you have not paid your 2021 or 2022 fees, those will be collected by Jordan Tax Services, please follow the instructions on the invoice.
If you have any questions regarding your MS4 fee or bill, please contact either the Municipal Office at 724-774-7822 or Jordan Tax Services at 412-835-5243.
The New Sewickley Tax Collector will no longer be able to assist you with MS4 fees. Thank you.
Duquesne Light Company Tree Trimming
Cut Above Vegetation Services will be cutting trees along the powerlines for Duquesne Light Company. They will begin on Reno St Ext and Spade Rd beginning in February and will be in the remainder of the Township this spring. We will keep you updated on the timing when we are notified.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Township Office.
Beaver County farmers are invited to take a short survey to help the Conservation District provide better service to our farming community. This brief survey will ask some basic questions to help the District understand the needs of the farm community. Please take this survey and pass along the link to other farmers in Beaver County.
https://forms.gle/9q1Nhz51Q8S4LUsh9
Trade Up
Building the Future
Trade Up offers credentials and skills that lead to family-sustaining wages.
A new collaboration with Builders Guild of Pennsylvania and Literacy Pittsburgh offers adults without a high school diploma a chance to earn that credential and seamlessly transition to the Introduction to the Construction Trades pre-apprenticeship course. Those who successfully complete both programs are guaranteed entry into an apprenticeship in the construction industry.
The construction industry in the 12-county southwestern Pennsylvania region is facing an unprecedented labor market shortage. At the present there are nearly 52,000 construction jobs, with a projected growth rate of 9.2% over the next 10 years. At the same time, 30 to 35 percent of current tradespeople are expected to retire over the next few years.
To learn more about this new collaboration, visit tradeupittsburgh.org
