E-Newsletter - August Edition

FREE Mulch Available!

Mulch remains available at the Public Works facility located at 225 Cemetery Lane. Come take advantage of this great service provided by our Public Works Department!

August Tax Collection Dates

Tax collection will be available at the Ross Township Municipal Building, Upper Level, during the DISCOUNT period as follows:

August 20th - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
August 23rd - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

August 24th - 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM

August 25th - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
August 26th - 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM

August 27th - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

August 28th - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
August 30th - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
August 31st - 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

In order to receive a receipt, please bring both copies of your bills. To receive the 2% discount, payments must be post marked by August 31, 2021.

Honoring Our Youth

Andrew Boyle (Left) was recognized at the July 19th Board of Commissioners Meeting for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout.
The North Hills Girls Softball Team (Middle) was recognized for winning the WPIAL 5A Championship at the July 6th Board of Commissioners Meeting.
Benjamin McClelland (Right) was present at the August 2nd Board of Commissioners Meeting to be celebrated for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout.

Congratulations!

Parks & Recreation Programs

*All Programming Will Take Place at the Township Municipal Building*

Pickle-Ball
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Ross Resident - $3.00
Non Resident - $4.00

Morning Walkers
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Tuesday/Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Toddler Playroom & Game Room
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Yarn Group
Monday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Chisels n' Chips Wood Carving Group
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

500 Bid
Monday & Friday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Preschool Open Gym: Ages 1-5
Monday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Regular Open Gym
Monday - Friday 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

For More Information:
Call Laurie at 412-931-7041 ext. 248

Elections Poll Workers Needed

Did you know that you can support your community members by serving as an Elections Poll Worker in Allegheny County? Poll workers receive between $150 and $175 for working on Election Day, with an additional $20 paid training. The efforts you put into this long, fulfilling day (approximately 15 hours) provides your friends and neighbors with the right and privilege of voting.

To apply to become a poll worker, please complete the survey at:

https://alleghenycounty.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(nvmnpshy5bc5nsx533losf5c))/RequestLogin.aspx?sSessionID=&rqst=94&target=YpURA3m6cNU+N1K9kEqQhqz8yC2ZLKNdSdB4wnowVJ5S8CGTBp2GIItHg4/I0pUMVtKVBt74dC4B8Fg0Spu/B9JqySnIqE9iPJSQ+gJgtGw=

After creating an account, select the "Request Service" tile and then choose "Election Poll Worker" if you are not automatically directed to that page. Please fill out the information completely and monitor your e-mail and phone for information about training and your assignment.

Rep. Sara Innamorato Satellite Office Hours

State Representative Sara Innamorato's Office will be available at the Township Municipal Building on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.

Park Construction Update

Left - The court at Sammartino Park is almost finished! It will be painted to allow usage as both a basketball and tennis court.

Right - A new walking track has been installed around the baseball field at Denny Park!

Board of Commissioner's Upcoming Meeting Schedule

Monday, August 16th - 7:00 PM

Tuesday, September 7th - 7:00 PM

Monday, September 20th - 7:00 PM

Monday, October 4th - 7:00 PM

Monday, October 18th - 7:00 PM

All meetings will be held in-person in the Board Room. Zoom will remain an option for residents to participate virtually.

Save the Date! - Community Days

Ross Township will celebrate Community Days October 8th - 10th. Fireworks are scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 9th. More details to follow!

Upcoming Events

Township Vacancies

The Township has an opening for an Alternate on the Building Code Appeals Board and an opening on the Civil Service Commission.

If you are interested in these openings, visit the site below to apply!

http://pa-rosstownship.civicplus.com/Jobs.aspx