157 Great Belt Rd, Butler PA 16002 Phone: 724-352-2324 or Fax: 724-352-8850
Email: jefftwpbutlerpa@zoominternet.net
Hours: Mon thru Thurs - 7:30am-4:30pm (CLOSED FRI)
Maintenance Garage: 724-352-4740
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP MONTHLY HAPPENINGS
Opening on Library Board
There is a vacancy available on the library board. Anyone interested can contact the Jefferson Township office for more information at 724-352-2324.
Looking for Information
Jefferson Township is looking for any information regarding a tractor trailer truck stuck on the West Jefferson Road Bridge at Creek Road on Monday, May 7th at or around 4:30 p.m.
If anyone has a photo or license plate number of the truck on this day, please call the Township at 724-352-2324 and talk to Leo.
Road Closure - Victory Road
Clinton Township will be closing Victory Road in Clinton Township. They will be replacing the bridge near the intersection with Victory and Spring Valley Roads. The road closure will detour the traffic East on Dinnerbell Road to Knoch Road then South to State Route 228 (near the roundabout) then West on 228 back to Victory Road. The closure will start April 21 and will remain closed for approximately 2 months.
Butler County Conservation District Seedling Sale
Now accepting 2025 Seedling Orders from the Butler County Conservation District. Last date to order is April 4, 2025. Get your orders in now!
Pool Renovation Donations
Donations toward the Pool Renovation Project, whether individual or business/corporate, PLEASE contact Greg Bauer at 724-524-3663. If not reachable, contact the Township Office at 724-352-2324.
2025 Jefferson Twp Office Hours
Hours: Mon thru Thurs - 7:30am-4:30pm
OFFICE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS
Jefferson Township Announcements
Avian Flu Detected in Birds in Five Counties, Measures Taken to Limit Spread
With initial tests indicating positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry in five Pennsylvania counties, the state Department of Agriculture has escalated its response to protect the agriculture industry from the spread of the virus.
The first confirmed case of 2025 in Pennsylvania was found January 27 in a commercial poultry farm in Lehigh County, with the same strain that caused the loss of 22.75 million birds nationwide in the last 30 days. Several commercial poultry farms in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Lehigh are presumed positive based on initial virus samples and rapid bird deaths.
The Department, along with USDA, is leading a state and federal interagency task force carrying out a comprehensive response on these farms to help keep the virus from spreading further by quarantining each farm, testing commercial facilities within a 10-kilometer radius, and testing and transporting restrictions on dairy farms within a 3-kilometer radius.
Township Ordinances Accessible Online
Click on the link below to go to the new pages listing all of the approved Jefferson Township Ordinances. Questions? Please contact the Jefferson Township Office.
JEFFERSON TWP TAX COLLECTIONS
Nadine Grabe, 245 Heller Road, Butler, PA 16002; Phone: 724-352-3288; Call for hours or appointment
By MAIL ANYTIME
Or USE SECURE DROP BOX on Porch at 245 Heller Rd., Butler, PA 16002
Or CALL FOR APPOINTMENT - Phone 724-352-3288
By Mail Anytime or call for an appointment. Secure Drop box on the porch.
The Tax Office will be closed May 24th through June 9th.
Fair Housing Rights in Butler County PA
Fair housing is the right to choose housing free from unlawful discrimination.
The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities. Follow this link for more information in Butler County, PA
WIC (Women Infants and Children) benefits in Butler County
Here is a link detailing how some residents may qualify for WIC (Women Infants and Children) benefits in Butler County. Please go to their website for more details.
PA AMERICAN WATER – ‘WaterSource’
LIHWAP – Low Income Household Water Assistance Program – contact www.compass.state.pa.us or request an application by calling the Dept. of Human Services Customer Service at 877-395-8930 (or for the hearing impaired call PA Relay at 711).
PA AMERICAN WATER – Help Us Get the Lead Out
At Pennsylvania American Water, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water service is a foundation for healthy communities and our company's our top priority. Although we do not have a problem with lead service lines or lead levels in water, we believe that removing the risk of customer-side lead service lines over time is the right thing to do for the health, safety and peace of mind of our customers. For this reason, we developed and launched a program with the goal of replacing all customer-side lead service lines.
If the customer-owned portion of your service line is made of lead, we’d like to work with you to replace it at no direct cost to you. Under a signed agreement with each customer, Pennsylvania American Water will perform the work, cover the cost, and provide a 2-year warranty, and the customer will retain ownership of the new water service line once installed. Read more about how the program works.
DON Housing Department
USDA Access & Rehabilitation Program for Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Mercer & Westmoreland Counties.
This grant provides needed repairs and renovations for homeowners with very low to low income whose primary residences are located in a USDA eligible area. Funds awarded through an application process on a first come, first served basis. To find out more, go to www.doninc.org/HPP or phone 724-652-5144 (for hearing impaired TTY/VP: 724-652-5152). The Township has NO involvement in the grants or processing of the applications!
Butler County PA Resources - Did you know?
There are many, many resources available to Butler County Residents. Did you know that there is a website for Butler County PA resources that you can search through to find what you may need? You can start here on our website.
PA State Resources - Did you know?
There are many, many resources available to PA State Residents. Did you know that there is a website for PA State resources that you can search through to find what you may need? You can start here on our website.
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP ROADS
Jefferson Twp Residents and Trees
Any property owner that has dead, dying trees, etc. that may cause a potential safety issue to residents or the public should check into having them removed to prevent harm or casualties to anyone.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Township office at 724-352-2324 or email – Jefftwpmgr@zoominternet.net.
During the Mowing Season
PLEASE DO NOT allow the cut grass to accumulate on the roadway. It is a safety issue – especially if the grass becomes wet. It could cause a vehicle to lose traction and 'you' could be held responsible.
During and Following Storms and Excessive Rain Events
It is Jefferson Township's responsibility is to clear and protect the Township rights-of-way. The Township is NOT authorized to clean-up any private property; the only exception would be for Emergency access for 9-1-1 responders! It also not legal for property owners to place any storm/rain/wind debris from their property along the township road rights-of-way.
During the Winter Months
During the upcoming WINTER months, as per the Township Ordinances, NO ONE is to park on the cul-de-sacs or any public road or right of way so that the road can easily be cleaned of snow. Please DO NOT PUSH SNOW ONTO THE ROADS when plowing your driveway. Should this cause an accident, you could be named in a claim or lawsuit.
In addition, this is a reminder that the Township is NOT responsible for replacing or repairing mailboxes damaged during the plowing/salting process. Mailbox installation guidelines are available at the USPS website - “Regulations for Installing a Mailbox.”
Also, residents living along the Butler-Freeport Community Trail are asked to be considerate when plowing snow from their property. Some residents are plowing snow onto the trail and in front of the gates, which blocks emergency vehicle access. If there would be an emergency, Emergency Services / 1st Responders would have difficulty getting to the scene.