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Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April that requires the wearing of masks in businesses, Governor Tom Wolf announced yesterday a new order signed by Dr. Levine that takes the mask-wearing directive one step further.
With this order, signed under Dr. Levine’s authority under the Disease Prevention and Control Act, masks must be worn whenever anyone leaves home. The order takes effect immediately.
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING MASK WEARING PLEASE SEE THE LINKS BELOW:
For more information, please visit the following sites: https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-wolf-sec-of-health-signs-expanded-mask-wearing-order/
Posted Thursday, July 2, 2020
Gov. Wolf Press Release 6-26-20
Multiple research studies indicate the efficacy of mask-wearing to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Mask-wearing also has been called altruistic, a way to increase our freedoms, and a simple kindness. Today, Governor Tom Wolf’s call to wear masks has been endorsed by Pennsylvania businesses that see mask-wearing as vital to protecting customers, employees, communities and their bottom lines.
“The COVID-19 guidance we provided to Pennsylvania businesses includes required mask-wearing by all who enter a business – employees and customers – because we know owners want to do all they can to protect those who help them maintain their bottom line,” Gov. Wolf said. “I’m pleased that employers both large and small have taken this guidance seriously and are joining me in a call to protect against the spread of COVID-19.”...
Gov. Wolf and Sec. of Health Dr. Rachel Levine made mask-wearing a requirement of businesses with in-person operations via the secretary’s order that grants her this authority...by law. The governor and secretary of Health’s business guidance centered around reopening includes the mask-wearing requirement (See links below). The guidance states that businesses must “Require all customers to wear masks while on the premises. Businesses that provide medication, medical supplies or groceries must provide an alternate, no contact, means of delivering goods for customers who cannot wear a mask. However, individuals who cannot wear a mask due to a medical condition (including children under the age of 2 years per CDC guidance) may enter the premises and are not required to provide documentation of such medical condition.”
Order of the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Directing Public Health Safety Measures for Businesses Permitted to Maintain In-person Operations:
https://www.governor.pa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200415-SOH-worker-safety-order.pdf
Further, the following was released from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development:
Staying Committed to Containing COVID-19
We are one of only three states in the country that has flattened our curve while reopening our economy.
We have a lot to celebrate as Westmoreland County moved from the Yellow Phase to the Green Phase as part of the state’s reopening plan on June 5th. Our collective efforts to contain COVID-19 is paying off, but our work is far from over.
As we are in the Green Phase, please remember that this isn't a return to how things were before. We must stay alert to keep the virus from resurging.
Under every phase, we must:
- Wear masks in public
- Keep our physical distance of six feet or more
- Wash our hands frequently for at least 20 seconds
- Clean and disinfect surfaces often
- Limit group gatherings and crowds
Masks Are Mandatory
Wearing a mask is an important part of keeping COVID-19 from spreading.
Everyone must wear a mask. That includes workers and customers. Remember, my mask protects you and your mask protects me.
No mask, no shirt, no shoes, no service. If a worker or customer attempts to enter your business without a mask on, ask them to leave and return when they have a mask. A fabric mask is fine if they aren't a medical worker or first responder.
Have good mask hygiene. Don't touch the front of your mask. Make sure it covers both your nose and mouth. Don't lift it up when talking to someone. Remember, the virus travels in the droplets we breathe out when talking or laughing, not just when we cough or sneeze. If wearing a fabric mask, make sure you wash it and let it fully dry between uses.
Together, we are tougher than COVID-19
These measures are in place to keep us on the right track. When so many other states are seeing the virus regain a foothold in their communities, we all need to do our part to make sure we don't experience the same here.
Thank you for your continued efforts to keep our families, communities, and each other safe. For more information and resources, please visit https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx.
Posted Monday, June 29, 2020
Borough Council Meeting - Via Zoom
Posted Monday, June 8, 2020
Metered Parking / Permit Parking
FYI: As a reminder, metered parking and permit parking will resume Monday, June 1, 2020.
Posted Friday, May 29, 2020 Polling Place Change for Ligonier Borough
The following polling place change has been made for the June 2nd Primary Election in Ligonier Borough:
Old Location: Town Hall 120 E Main Street
New Location: Ligonier VFD/Municipal 112 N Fairfield (old Ligonier Borough Police Station)
Posted Monday, May 18, 2020The 2020 election season is bringing unprecedented changes for Pennsylvania voters. Governor Wolf is now encouraging voters to apply for a Mail-in Ballot for the June 2, 2020 primary election. The new deadline to register to vote or update a voter registration for the primary is May 18, 2020. Registered voters have until 5 pm May 26 to sign up to vote by mail ballot and until 8 pm on election Day to return their voted ballot. Voters who applied for a ballot before the change of election date DO NOT need to apply again, but voters whose address may have changed should contact the county election office @ 724-830-3150.
Registered voters can apply online for a Mail-in or absentee ballot at www.votespa.com or download and print the application and mail it to Westmoreland County Election office at 2 N. Main St. Greensburg PA 15601.
In the coming weeks, voters should pay special attention to the county's announcements regarding any relocation of polling places if you cannot or do not wish to vote by mail.
Posted Thursday, April 23, 2020 Alert from Westmoreland Municipal Authority
ALERT! DO NOT FLUSH
MAWC has been seeing an increased number of flushable wipes and other non flushable items entering the sewer system. The flushing of these products results in a negative effect on the sewer system because they do NOT break down the way toilet paper does.
This can cause blockages in lines and even back up sewage into homes. Please do not flush!
For a full list of DO NOT flush items, please visit www.mawc.org/dont-flush-or-dump
Alert from the Municipal Authority of Westm'd Cty
Posted Thursday, April 9, 2020
Brush Pick Up - Brush pick up consists of logs no bigger than 6 inches in diameter, and no longer than 6 feet. Twigs should be in neat small piles.
Please place loose material such as hedge trimmings, leaves, yard and garden waste in paper lawn and leaf bags. Bags may be purchased at Agway, Giant Eagle, Lowes and Walmart.
Ligonier Borough Public Works will pick up brush and yard bags on Mondays, (weather permitting). Please place on surbside and NOT on streets.
Posted Monday, March 30, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #5
March 27, 2020
Dear Citizens of the Ligonier Valley,
As of 8:00 p.m. this evening, Governor Wolf has added Westmoreland County to the list of Pennsylvania counties under a Stay At Home order. All non-life-sustaining businesses are ordered to be closed and schools are closed throughout the state through at least April 6, 2020.
-The Governor's Amended order can be found here:https://www.governor.pa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200327-GOV-Stay-at-Home-Order-Amended.pdf
-For more information relating to Stay-At-Home Guidelines, please follow this link:https://www.governor.pa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03.23.20-Stay-At-Home-Order-Guidance.pdf
-For more information on Coronavirus in Pennsylvania, please click this link:https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
Additionally, the Governor signed several bills today to assist Pennsylvania's health care and education system and to reschedule the primary election. The Pennsylvania primary has been moved from April 28th to June 2nd. For more information on all of the bills signed today, please folllow this link: https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-wolf-signs-covid-19-response-bills-to-bolster-health-care-system-workers-and-education-and-reschedule-the-primary-election/
Please refer back to other notices issued for more information relating to filing unemployment claims and business assistance.
Finally, all Pennsylvania residents are encouraged to sign up for AlertPA, a text notification system for health, weather and other important alerts like COVID-19 updates from commonwealth agencies. Residents can sign up online at www.ready.pa.gov/BeInformed/Signup-For-Alerts.
Yours,
Ligonier Borough, Ligonier Township & The Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce
Posted Friday, March 27, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #4
March 20, 2020
Yesterday, March 19, 2020, Governor Wolf issued all non-life sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania to close. Please visit the sites listed below for additional information.
* A video statement from Governor Wolf can be found here:
* The Governor's order can be found here: https://www.governor.pa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200319-TWW-COVID-19-business-closure-order.pdf
* The full list of businesses is defined here: https://www.governor.pa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200319-Life-Sustaining-Business.pdf
The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) offers working capital loans that could be of assistance to businesses impacted by COVID-19. Resources and information will be posted to http://dced.pa.gov/resources as they become available. The U.S. Small Business Administration, in addition to local funding partners, may also be a source of assistance for affected businesses.
The Wolf Administration also announced the availability of low-interest loans for small businesses and eligible non-profits in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Businesses seeking guidance from DCED can also contact its customer service resource account at ra-dcedcs@pa.gov or by calling 1-877-PA-HEALTH and selecting option 1.
We know this will be a difficult time for our community, but we will do our best to keep our residents as updated as possible.
Yours,
Ligonier Borough, Ligonier Township & The Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce
Posted Friday, March 20, 2020
In the face of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic parking in the Borough will be free as of today until further notice. However, other parking violations will continue to be enforced.
Stay Healthy
Posted Friday, March 20, 2020 Notice from Chief of Police John Berger
Notice from Chief of Police John Berger.pdf
Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #3
Dear Citizens of the Ligonier Valley,
As the situation from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is rapidly changing, we wanted to update our residents on some of the latest changes and notices. The Ligonier Town Hall and the Ligonier Township Municipal Complex will be closed to the public for at least the next ten (10) business days. If you are in need of assistance, please calll the Ligonier Borough offices at 724-238-9852, ligonierboro@comcast.net or for the Ligonier Township offices please contact Terry Carcella 724-388-2043 or tcarcella@ligoniertownship.com, or Jim Nieusma, 941-979-2933 or jnieusma@ligoniertownship.com.
Additionally, yesterday afternoon Governor Tom Wolf made the announcement that he is strongly urging the closure of non-essential businesses for the next 14 days in order to help mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The following statement was released: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update #3
"Non-essential businesses include public-facing industries such as entertainment, hospitality, and recreation facilities, including but not limited to community and recreation centers; gyms, including yoga, barre and spin facilities; hair salons and barber shops, nail salons and spas; casinos; concert venues; theaters; sporting event venues and golf courses; retail facilities, including shopping malls except for pharmacy or other health care facilities within retail operations.
Further, the Governor has ordered that all restaurants and bars close their dine-in facilities to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Businesses that offer carry-out, delivery, and drive-through food and beverage service may continue to do so, but eating and drinking inside restaurants and bars is temporarily prohibited. These businesses offering carry-out, delivery, and drive-through food and beverage should employ social distancing best practices and be aware of the Trump Administration's guidance to avoid gatherings of 10 or more people.
Essential services and sectors include but are not limited to food processing, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, feed mills, construction, trash collection, grocery and household goods (including convenience stores), home repair/hardware and auto repair, pharmacy and other medical facilities, biomedical and healthcare, post offices and shipping outlets, insurance, banks, gas stations, laundromats, veterinary clinics and pet stores, warehousing, storage, and distribution, public transportaiton, and hotel and commercial lodging.
Although these businesses may remain open, the Wolf Administration continues to encourage them to employ social distancing practices, and encourages Pennsylvanians to be thoughtful in their visits.
Other businesses, including but not limited to legal services, business and management consulting, professional services and insurance services are encouraged to have employees work remotely or telecommute. If that is not possible, they should employ social distancing best practices and be aware of the Trump Administration's guidance to avoid gatherings of 10 or more people.
The Wolf administration is relying on businesses to act now before the governor or the Secretary of Health finds it necessary to compel closures under the law for the interest of public health, including section 7301 of the Emergency Management Services Code."
Workers in Pennsylvania who are impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible for Unemployment and Workers' Compensation benefits, Secretary of Labor and Industry (L&I) Jerry Oleksiak announced yesterday.
Unemployment compensation claims should be submitted online for faster processing. Please visit the following website: https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/file/Pages/File%20an%20Initial%20Claim.aspx
The PA DCNR has closed all facilities for the next two weeks at all Pennsylvania State Parks. Trails will still be open to the public but everyone is again encouraged to maintain distance while out. All offices and bathroooms will be closed and all educational programming has been cancelled at this time.
We would again encourage residents to visit the following links for the most up to date information:
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/
PA Department of Health: https://www.health.pa.gov
Excela Health: https://www.excelahelath.org/
Governor's Office: www.governor.pa.gov
Yours in Service,
Ligonier Borough, Ligonier Township and The Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce
Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Town Hall Building Closed to Public
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the Town Hall building will be closed to the public for at least the next 10 business days.
All Town Hall events and meetings in this time frame have been cancelled.
The Town Hall office will be conducting business and is available at 724-238-9852 or by email ligonierboro@comcast.net.
There will be a drop off box for your taxes placed near the handicapped doors of the Town Hall Tuesday & Thursday from 9-4pm for your convenience. However it is strongly suggested that you mail to: Ligonier Borough Tax Office 120 East Main Street, Ligonier PA 15658. Phone calls accepted Tuesday and Thursday at 724-238-5700.
State Representative Mike Reese's office is available by phone at 724-238-2155.
The LV Chamber office is also available by phone at 724-238-4200 or www.ligonierchamber.com.
Posted Monday, March 16, 2020 CORONAVIRUS (COVID #19) Update #2
Dear Citizens of the Ligonier Valley,
During this inprecedented time related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), we want you to be aware that officials from the Ligonier Borough, Ligonier Township and the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce are diligently working together to coordinate communications and efforts.
As such, we are taking the following measures to ensure the health and safety of our community. Please be advised that Friendship Park and the public restrooms in Ligonier Borough will be closed for the foreseeable future. Additionally, per Governor Wolf's most recent announcements, all public libraries will be closed until Sunday, March 29th, including the Ligonier Valley Library.
We offer the follwing suggestions that any businesses or organizations that are planning events or social gatherings should consult CDC guideline and consider postponing or cancelling your event in light of the current situation. For those in the restaurant industry, please let your patrons know of all your offerings, whether sit down or takeout.
As this is an ever-changing situation, please visit the following links for the most updated and comprehensive information relating to the Coronavirus:
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/
PA Department of Health: https://www.health.pa.gov/
Excela Health: https://www.excelahealth.org
Yours in Service,
Ligonier Borough, Ligonier Township, The Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce
Posted Sunday, March 15, 2020December 12th is the last day the Borough will be sucking up leaves. After December 12th leaves must be placed in paper bags available at the Borough office for .23 cents a piece.
Posted Monday, December 9, 2019Friendship Park restrooms will be closing for winter.
Posted Thursday, November 7, 2019The Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for October 22, 2019 has been cancelled.
Posted Thursday, October 17, 2019The Borough will be picking up brush Monday, October 7. Please do not put your brush on the streets. Also, leaves still need to be bagged until AFTER Fort Days.
Posted Wednesday, October 2, 2019Town Hall will be closed Monday, September 2, 2019 in observance of Labor Day. Brush Pick-Up for take place Tuesday, Septgember 3rd.
Posted Friday, August 30, 2019Please take note that 2 New Stop Signs have been placed at Bell and Washington Streets making it a 4-way stop. This is on a 90 trial basis.
Posted Tuesday, August 20, 2019Posted Thursday, August 15, 2019
Brush pick up consists of logs no bigger than 6 inches in diameter, and no longer than 6 feet. Twigs should be in neat small piles.
Loose material such as hedge trimmings, leaves, yard waste, and garden waste need to be put in paper lawn & leaf bags that are available at Agway, Giant Eagle, Lowes, and Walmart or the Borough office for .23 per bag. Please only compostable material; no garbage (such as plastic planting containers, etc.).
We will now be picking up brush and yard bags on MONDAYS (weather permitting). Please place on curb side NOT on streets.
Loose material can be put in piles curb side NOT on the street during our annual leaf pick up. Our annual leaf pick up is from the week after Fort Days until December 1. Brush should be left out of loose material piles.
We will not pick up:
Grass clippings, sod, potting soil, dirt, etc. as they are not recyclable. Make arrangements with your refuse hauler to pick up trash, garbage or tires.
Thank you
Posted Monday, March 18, 2019 Volunteers Needed for Ligonier Valley Joint Comprehensive Plan Committees
The Ligonier Valley Joint Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is looking for residents of Ligonier Borough and Ligonier Township that are interested in getting involved in community projects. The committee encourages anyone interested in joining a subcommittee and sharing their expertise to contact Ligonier Borough at 724-238-9852 or Ligonier Township at 724-238-2725.
Posted Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Ligonier Valley Police Department New 2019
Starting on January 1, 2019 Ligonier Borough Police Department will become the Ligonier Valley Police Department. This merger or consolodation with Ligonier Township P D has been in the works for the past 3 years.
Both Police Stations in the Borough and Township will continue to be utilized.
A reorganizational meeting is scheduled for Thursday January 17, 2019 at 7:00PM.
Location is the Ligonier Township Complex, One Municipal Park Drive.
Posted Friday, December 28, 2018Meeting Notices for 2019
Borough Council of Ligonier and Ligonier Borough Planning Commission
Meeting Schedule for Year 2019
The regular monthly meetings for the calendar year 2019, for the Council of the Borough of Ligonier will be held at Council Chambers in Ligonier Town Hall located at 120 East Main Street, Ligonier PA 15658.
The regular monthly meeting of the Ligonier Borough Council will be held at 7:00 PM on the second Thursday of each month, Jan 10, Feb 14, March 14, April 11, May 09, June 13, July 11, August 08, Sept 12 with the exception for Fort Ligonier Days, it will be held on Monday, October 07, November 14 and December 12. Please check our web site for special meetings and updates at www.ligonierboro.com.
The Ligonier Borough Planning Commission will conduct business on the fourth Tuesday of the month except November and December, will meet on the third Tuesday at Town Hall 7:00PM
Posted Wednesday, November 7, 2018
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