Welcome

Chipping will begin on April 1 and will repeat on April 8, April 15 and April 22–Call Boro office 724-872-6860- Friday prior to get on schedule–must be curbside–end to end–no more than 4 inches in diameter or 15 feet in length–no roots, or dirt or small debris please

Working on a date for Electronic Recycling Event–Keep checking back

During the February meeting, Council hired a Code Enforcement Officer. He will be doing inspections throughout the Borough. Vegetation, rubbish, debris, dilapidated structures. Let’s get a jump on making our community the inviting place it is meant to be.

Open positions on Recreation Board–contact Borough Office for more information–Help the kids in the community

Also Borough residents needed to fill seats on Zoning Hearing Board

Paper Recycling Bin has been moved to West Newton Library Parking lot

House Numbers are required–Ordinance 2001-3-Section I–Numbering of Buildings and Structures–This is in the best interest for you, the resident, in the event of an emergency response to your residence

It should be required that all buildings and structures shall have the appropriately assigned numbers for the building placed in a conspicuous place or over each front door, on the front transom or front transom glass, or front show window, over or on either side of the entrance, the same numbers to be of paint, metal or enamel and at least three inches in height, the color of the numbers to be in contrast to the immediate background, and shall be placed as to be in full view from the opposite side of the street.

(1) It shall be unlawful to cover any house or building number with any sign, draperies or any other obstruction tending to conceal such number.

(2) Any numbers, which are changed, by the Borough or the appropriate authorities shall be removed and replaced with new numbers as directed by Borough Officials.

CodeRED

CodeRED is a FREE emergency notification service provided to Westmoreland County residents to notify them of emergency information through:

phone calls
text messages
emails
social media
CodeRED Mobile Alert App

During online registration, users can provide multiple addresses in Westmoreland County (such as home, work, or school) to recieve targeted notifications directly impacting each location.

These notifications are not intended to replace critical time-sensitive information that is provided via the Emergency Alert System, which is broadcast via television and radio stations, along with NOAA Weather Radio.

The CodeRED mobile app, which delivers free emergency notifications to Westmoreland County residents, is also used by other communities throughout the United States and Canada for alerts. Travelers with the app can remain better informed and safe by receiving alerts from public safety officials who use CodeRED in those areas. Location services must be turned on mobile devices to receive CodeRED alerts during travel.

Property Foreclosure Registration

To register a foreclosure property (or to file a citizen complaint regarding a property issue), please visit http://community.prochamps.com/pa/westmoreland/west-newton-borough. Any questions with respect to registration requirements, registration status, etc. should be directed to SUPPORT@PROCHAMPS.COM.

Appeal for FEMA Flood Map changes

To appeal a home’s placement in what is officially called a Special Flood Hazard Area, the homeowner must show the lowest adjacent grade, or the lowest ground touching the structure, is at or above what is called the Base Flood Elevation. The Base Flood Elevation is the computed elevation to which flood water is anticipated to rise during the base flood used in determining the land is in a Special Flood Hazard Area.

Commissioner Miller noted that it is the homeowner’s responsibility to provide this information in a letter to FEMA. For this type of appeal, called a Letter of Map Amendment, there is no charge to the consumer.

Homeowners can get more information on how to appeal a flood zone designation, get a flood map, and find answers to other questions, by going to https://www.fema.gov/information-homeowners. Homeowners can also call 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) to get information on appealing a flood zone designation.

Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Schedule

Council work sessions are generally held on the first Tuesday of each month. Regular monthly meetings are always held on the second Tuesday of each month. Both begin at 6:30.

Budget Work sessions every Monday In October and November, unless otherwise noted, beginning at 6:30 in Council Chambers

Public Notices Change

Due to the closure of the Times Sun, all public notices and advertisements will be in the Tribune Review

No Kill traps and Rat Poison are available at Borough Building

Board Vacancies

Looking for residents interested in serving on the Zoning Hearing Board? Please contact Borough Office!!!

Large Garbage Items

The garbage company takes one large item per week, you MUST call 724-437-7336 if you are going to have something out. Large items such as refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers, etc must have Freon removed and tagged.

West Newton Borough