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NEVILLE GREEN 2020 SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

In May 2020, Neville Green will award the Neville Green / Eileen Boyd Hutchinson Volunteer Scholarship of $500.00 to a senior student who is a resident of Neville Island.  To qualify you must have a minimum of 20 hours of verified volunteer service and plans to attend college or a technical or professional training program.  Additional requirements are detailed on the Scholarship Application. Applications may be picked-up at the Neville Township Municipal Building, Cornell High School Guidance Counselor’s Office or downloaded here: Neville Green 2020 Scholarship Application

Deadline to apply is April 15, 2020.

HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER PROGRAM

Following discussion in December, and a VFW presentation at the February public meeting, the Neville Township Board of Commissioners voted to authorize the creation of a Hometown Heroes Banner Program to honor Neville Township Veterans.  Banners may be purchased to honor any veteran who is a current or former resident of Neville Island.  Families will need to provide a Military Member DD-214 or other document to verify service and  a good quality military photograph.  Applications will be available at the Township and on-line beginning Monday, March 2, 2020.

Neville Island Bridge Preservation Project (SR 0079, A61)

The Neville Island Bridge Project (SR 79-A61) is located in Neville Township, Robinson Township, and Glenfield Borough, Allegheny County. The preservation scope-of-work for the two mainline bridge structures includes structural steel repairs, fatigue-prone detail retrofits, full structure paint, deck joint replacement and repair, deck and parapet concrete repairs, bearing replacement and repair, substructure concrete spall and crack repairs, bridge drainage downspout repair, update approach guiderail/bridge barrier connections and repair light poles. The general preservation scope of-work for the four sign structures includes: Replacement of various bolts and sign connection hardware, replacement of deteriorated conduit and fittings, replacement of damaged luminaries, and full and spot painting with galvanized coating. A detour will be utilized for some parts of the project and has the potential to impact the motoring public. Construction is slated to begin in 2020. 

For more project information, please visit http://www.penndot.gov  Click on “Regional Offices.”  Click “District 11”  on the map of Pennsylvania, or visit the following links provided by PennDOT:

PennDOT Project Page (you may have to scroll down it is the 4th project from the top): https://www.penndot.gov/RegionalOffices/district-11/PublicMeetings/Pages/default.aspx

PDF of Project Information: https://www.penndot.gov/RegionalOffices/district-11/PublicMeetings/Documents/SR0079%20A61%20Detour%20Slides%201-21-2020.pdf

Survey Link (although it is included at the end of the PDF): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LPD2KV2

CONCERNS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS?  The Pennsylvania Department of Health has provided a FACT SHEET and links for updates and more information.  PA Dept Health Coronavirus Fact Sheet

2019 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

On Thursday, December 12, 2019, the Board of Commissioners approved the 2020 budgets for the General, Water and Sewer funds. Highlights include:

• No increase in the 2020 Real Estate Tax Rate – Rate is unchanged at 4.95 mills, including 0.0158 mills dedicated towards the Neville Island Fire Company.
• No increase in garbage rates for 2020.
• The 2020 water and sewer budgets do not include an increase in resident rates for the initial quarter; however, the Board has authorized a rate study and residents should anticipate an increase in the coming year. The Township adopted very tight water and sewer budgets, but expenses include a 28% increase in the cost to purchase treated drinking water from the West View Water Authority and ALCOSAN sewage treatment rates that have increase approximately 7% each year since the last Township rate increase in July 2015.
• The 2020 Budget includes capital funds for road paving and to match various grant applications to replace aging water lines and improve our parks.

The Neville Township Budget is the detailed plan of how our local government expects to spend funds in line with its objectives, needs and priorities. 2020 Budget amounts are based on anticipated revenues and proposed expenses for the coming year.  These amounts are subject to change as more information becomes available throughout the year and expenditures may require additional action by the Board of Commissioners. 

View the 2020 Budget here: 2020 Final Budget – General, Water and Sewer Funds

ATTENTION:  SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS – HELP FIRST RESPONDERS HELP YOU DURING A TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY

Neville Township offers a SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY to help our first responders know who might require extra assistance or extra notice during a Township emergency.  Please review the attached flyer if you may need to take extra precautions during severe weather, evacuations, shelter-in-place orders, power outages or boil water advisories.  Special Needs Form

ARE YOU A SENIOR CITIZEN WHO NEEDS ASSISTANCE WITH THE PORT AUTHORITY’S NEW PHOTO ID CONNECTCARD for FREE TRANSIT?

The Port Authority of Allegheny County recently began issuing photo ID ConnectCards to provide senior citizens with free transit.  This card replaces the system of using Medicare Cards and existing Port Authority Bus Passes.  If you currently use or need free transit, State Representative Kulik’s Office can help you obtain the new ConnectCard at no cost.  Please see the attached flyer for details on how to get your new Connect Card. Connect Card Assistance Flyer

ALLEGHENY COUNTY VACANT PROPERTY RECOVERY PROGRAM – 2019 SIDE YARD & BLIGHTED STRUCTURE PROGRAM!

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, ALLEGHENY COUNTY WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO ACQUIRE VACANT PROPERTIES AT A REDUCED COST TO THE APPLICANT.  The Allegheny County Vacant Property Recovery Program (AVPRP) acquires blighted, tax delinquent properties and resells them to applicants for a reuse outlined in their application and approved by the Township.

For program guidelines and application information, please click on the link to the Program Fact Sheet: 2019 Side Yard and Blighted Structure FACT SHEET

YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW WHAT IS IN YOUR DRINKING WATER:  Neville Township values our customers and makes every effort to communicate our water quality.  Each year we publish an Annual Drinking Water Quality Report.  A copy of the  2018 report will be  mailed to all customers with our June 30, 2019  utility bills and newsletters.  The report is also posted at the Municipal Building.  Any resident or business can request a FREE copy of the report by calling 412-264-1977.

If you wish to view the report on-line,  please visit https://goh2onet.NTWD/ccr or click the following link:

2018 Annual Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report 

Water customers with questions about the Public Water Notifications issued on October 22, 2019 – October 25, 2019 can obtain a copy of the Township’s Final Report to the DEP on the website’s “Water and Sewer” tab.