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CONCERNS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS?  The Allegheny County Health Department is the best local source for trustworthy, factual information on the Coronavirus. For information regarding COVID-19, including ongoing updates, visit www.alleghenycounty.us/coronavirus, or call ACHD at 412-687-2243 to speak to a department representative. 

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP COVID-19 PREVENTION MEASURES.  In order to reduce the transmission of the COVID-19 Virus, protect our vulnerable populations and deliver essential public safety services, Neville Township is implementing the following actions:

• In order to comply with the Commonwealth’s “Yellow” Re-opening Phase, the Neville Township Municipal Building will  have LIMITED ACCESS effective Monday, May 18, 2020 and through May 31, 2020.
• We are here to serve you!  Please call 412-264-1977 for assistance.
• Whenever possible, services will be provided by phone, email, regular mail or on-line. 
• Utility payments, permit applications and other important paperwork should be placed in the Township Drop Box located on the front of the Municipal Building.  For large items, please call for instructions. 
• UTILITY PAYMENTS: 
  • Utility payments may be placed in the Township Drop Box.  The Drop Box is a BLACK MAIL BOX mounted on the front of the Municipal Building at the 5050 Grand Ave. Entrance.  The box is secured by a lock and video camera.  The box is checked each business day.
  • If paying by cash and requesting a receipt, please indicate this with your payment and a receipt can be mailed.  Your cancelled check will serve as receipt of payment.
  • Utility payments can be made on-line.  To pay on-line, please have your bill present and note the correct account number format using the example on the website.
  • Utility customers will not experience service shut-off during this emergency. 
  • UTILITY SHUT-OFFS WILL RESUME ON AUGUST 31, 2020.
  • The Township will waive late fees and penalties for the invoice dated June 1, 2020.
  • Customers are still responsible for payment.  Payment plans are available.
• TRASH COLLECTION:
  • Effective Monday, May 4, 2020,  Waste Management has lifted their emergency restrictions and will resume the pick-up of bulky items (furniture, carpet, mattresses, appliances, etc.) and yard waste collection (grass clippings, brush and tree limbs).
  • All household trash must be bagged and sealed.  No loose items will be collected.  
• PUBLIC MEETINGS and COMMUNITY EVENTS 
  • Public meetings during the Governor’s “Yellow” Phase Re-opening Plan will be by phone only. Commonwealth regulations require social distancing of 6 feet and limit capacity to 25 persons.  Our Meeting Room cannot meet these requirements.  Please plan to participate by phone or contact the Township for special accommodation needs.
  • For the status of community events, please check the Township website and calendar for cancellations, updates and new information.
• BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS:
  • Starting MAY 1, 2020, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania re-opened for construction and Building Permits and inspections have resumed.
  • All inspectors will be following COVID-19 safety protocols including the use of masks, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and will need to practice social distancing.  Please plan ahead and work with our inspectors to ensure a safe environment for your inspection.  Failure to do so, may delay the inspection.
  • Permit applications and payments may be left in the black Utility Payment Drop Box adjacent to the front door of the Municipal Building at 5050 Grand Avenue.
  • To arrange for the drop off of large plan sets, please call the Township or BIU at 412-766-2565.  Large plans may be delivered directly to the BIU Office In Kilbuck Township.
• STREET SWEEPING:
  • Street sweeping remains in effect.  
  •  Residents are strongly encouraged to move vehicles when they can do so safely.   
  • Service in your area may be limited if the street sweeper cannot access the curb due to parked vehicles.
  • STREET SWEEPING ENFORCEMENT WILL RESUME WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020.  
• PARKS:
  • Parks are open; however, families are encouraged to practice safe social distancing recommendations and use hand sanitizer when visiting any public place, including our parks. 
  • Restroom facilities will remain closed.
•  RECREATIONAL FIRES: 
  • Due to the increased risks of persons suffering from asthma and other lung conditions and the current stresses on the health care system and emergency responders, the Allegheny County Health Department is requesting residents refrain from recreational fires. 
  • Please be a good neighbor and do not burn firewood or brush.

SPOTTED LANTERNFLY ALERT:  Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), is a new invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. The SLF presents a significant threat to Pennsylvania agriculture, including the grape, tree-fruit, hardwood and nursery industries, which collectively are worth nearly $18 billion to the state’s economy.

SLF Businesses Permits: To stop the spread of spotted lanternfly (SLF), the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) issued a quarantine for counties where SLF has been confirmed, and requires any businesses and organizations moving within or from the quarantine zone in the course of their work to obtain permits issued by PDA. Both Allegheny and Beaver County are in the quarantine zone and require permits.

You can learn more about the SLF, view photos and find information to obtain a business permit at https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly

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 are available at the Township and on-line Military Banner Program Application.  Applications can be mailed.  Please call 412-264-1977 for assistance.  

COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE – JUNE 6, 2020 EVENT POSTPONED – NEW DATE TO BE DETERMINED FOR FALL OF 2020 OR 2021.

A group of Neville Island residents is organizing a Community-Wide Garage Sale.  Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this event has been postponed and will be rescheduled for the Fall of 2020 or in 2021. Any resident who wishes to participate will host their own sale at their address. The community group will advertise the sale on media outlets and include a map of addresses and the description of items for sale. To participate, please email Kari DeShong at karisearl@gmail.com. Include your address and a list of any items you wish to sell – big-ticket items (TV, couch, etc.) and/or the type of items (baby items, DVDs, books, etc.)  

I-79 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

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  2019 report will be  mailed to all customers with our June 30, 2020 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 http://goh2o.net/ntwd/ccr

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.