Darlington Township, Beaver County,
Pennsylvania
Darlington Township Newsletter

The Board of Supervisors meet the second Monday of the month. At this meeting the following departments present their monthly reports:

Fire Department, Police Department, Road Department and Zoning Officer.  The supervisors also open the meeting up for visitor’s comments, which allows for any public questions, concerns or issues to be addressed. Next the supervisors address the items that are placed on the agenda for the business meeting. ( If you would like to have an item placed on the agenda the secretary must be notified of your request 24 hours prior to the meeting.) Next the monthly correspondence, outstanding bills and treasurer report are presented and reviewed.

The Planning Commission Board meet the first Monday of the month. At this meeting the planning commission board review any business that is brought before them.  The purpose of the planning commission board is to review land development plans, subdivisions and any prospective development that anyone may be proposing.  The planning board then makes a
recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The following are the members of the Planning Commission Board:  Carl Anderson, Edwin Knotts, Donald Sirota and Susan Householder.

TAXES

The Darlington Township Real Estate tax bills go out March 1st of each year. The Blackhawk School District Real Estate tax bills go out July 1st of each year. The Per Capita tax bill is considered a “Head Tax.” This would be any resident over the age of 18 regardless of employment status. Per Capita bills are mailed out on July 1 annually. Wage tax is to be paid quarterly with a final return being sent in with a W2 attached. The wage tax is calculated by 1% of the individual’s gross wages.

TOWNSHIP FACILITIES
The township building has a banquet facility that is offered only to residents.  The fee is $100.00 and a $100.00 deposit is required.  The room can accommodate 60 to 70 people.  There also is a full service kitchen for your convenience.  If you would like to rent the room contact the township office for any additional information.

FIRE DEPARTMENT
           
The officers and members of the Darlington Township Volunteer Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the residents of Darlington Township and Darlington Borough for their generous donations during last year’s fundraising drive.  While we do everything we can to obtain grants from the state and federal government to upgrade our ability to serve the community, we are dependent on your donations for the bulk of our operating expenses.
           
In 2008, we successfully obtained a grant from the state of Pennsylvania’s Volunteer Fire Service Grant Assistance Program.  We received $22,000 which will be used to purchase  vehicle extrication equipment, safety equipment and other items which will enhance our capabilities as well as keeping us safe while we are keeping you safe.

HOUSE NUMBER APPEAL          
There is one major area where you, the residents, can help us as well as helping yourselves.  Over ten years ago, all of the homes in Beaver County received new street numbers to replace the Rural Route numbers which had been in place.  The new street numbers were intended to assist emergency responders in locating the homes of those in need of assistance.  There is one problem, however.  Those house numbers are of no value if the police, fire department and ambulance personnel can’t see them.  Keep vegetation or other obstructions from obscuring your number.  If you have a long driveway or your house is not visible from the road, make sure your house number is posted near the main road and is clearly visible.  Remember, the more quickly we can find your house, the more quickly we can begin to help you, and every minute counts.  The fire department sells green reflective number plates with white reflective numbers for just $15.  These can be made horizontal or vertical, one-sided or two-sided.  We will install them for an additional $5 charge.  To order a plate, contact the Township Office or simply stop in during normal business hours.
           
Again, we appreciate everything that you do to help us, and we hope we are serving you as best we can.

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Just a friendly reminder, the Uniform Construction Code applies to the construction, alternation, repair, movement, equipment removal, demolition, location, maintenance, occupancy or change of every building or structure . Building applications can be obtained at the township municipal office.  The township building inspector is John Balser with the Middle Department Agency.  He can be reached between the hours of 8:00 A.M and 9:00 A.M. Monday through Friday@ 800-662-6342.

Sewage Permits are needed for any new construction, repair or malfunctioning system or for a system that has been out of service for more than one year.  Applications can be obtained at the township office.