BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP SEWAGE AUTHORITY MEETS OCTOBER 18 AT 6:45 P.M.

The Brighton Township Sewage Authority will conduct their monthly meeting on Monday, October 18 at 6:45 p.m. in the Municipal Building located at 1300 Brighton Road. The meeting is open to the public. Click here to view the agenda.

BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MEETS OCTOBER 18 AT 8:00 P.M.

The Brighton Township Municipal Authority will conduct their monthly meeting on Monday, October 18 at 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building located at 1300 Brighton Road. The meeting is open to the public. Click here to view the agenda.

TRICK OR TREAT WILL BE HELD IN BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 FROM 6 P.M. – 8 P.M.

Brighton Township’s Trick or Treat will be on Thursday, October 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please drive safely to protect our ghosts and goblins!

LEAF WASTE COLLECTION DATES SCHEDULED FOR THE FALL

The Township will again provide a fee-based curbside collection program for leaf waste. Biodegradable paper collection bags can be purchased at the Township office for $2.00 each within which the leaves, garden residues, shrubbery clippings or tree trimming must be placed. Bags utilized must be purchased from the Township and not from another source. Collection dates are scheduled for October 27, November 10 and November 17.

EVACUATION TIME ESTIMATE SURVEY

Every 10 years, when the census is completed, residents around the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant are asked to fill out a survey of evacuation time estimate from the plant. The purpose of this survey is to identify local behavior during emergency situations. The information gathered in this survey will be shared with the Beaver, Columbiana, and Hancock County emergency officials to enhance emergency response plans in your area. Your responses will greatly contribute to local emergency preparedness. To help gather this important information, we are asking you to fill out the this survey. You do not provide your name or any personal information, and the survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete. Please only complete one survey per household. Also, since participation is vital, please consider forwarding the survey to others who live in the area or sharing on your Facebook pages.

Here is the link to the survey – SURVEY

The survey can also be found on Facebook – FACEBOOK

BEAVER COUNTY OFFICE OF PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE CONNECTIVITY PROJECT

The Beaver County Office of Planning and Redevelopment is taking steps to ensure that all residents and businesses in Beaver County can connect to high speed and reliable broadband internet service. Click here for more information and to help support their efforts by completing a survey.

Brighton Township Adopts Stormwater Management Fee

Brighton Township has adopted a Stormwater Management Fee to funds its compliance obligations with PA DEP stormwater permitting requirements. The fee is effective for 2019 and was billed in February through Berkheimer Associates. For more information read the Township’s December newsletter article “Township Adopts Stormwater Management Fee” by clicking here.

2021 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Released by the Brighton Township Municipal Authority

The Brighton Township Municipal Authority has issued their 2020 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report on water testing performed in 2020. The Authority is pleased to report that their drinking water meets all Federal and State requirements. The report can be read or downloaded here.

Rental Registration Reminder

Brighton Township code requires each owner of rental property located within the Township to register the rental property and tenants age 18 and over. The registration is to be renewed on or before February 1st and August 1st of each year advising the Township of any changes in occupancy. Registration forms are available at the Township Office or under the Applications and Forms Page in the Residents Center on this web site. Once registered, if you have had no tenant changes you may report the information by calling 724-774-4800.

New FEMA Flood Maps Posted

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which administers the National Flood Insurance Program, has released updated studies and mapping for floodplains. The Township has posted all related information on the Planning & Zoning Page.

WELCOME TO BRIGHTON TOWNSHIP!

Brighton Township is one of the Western Pennsylvania region’s most affluent, beautiful and serene communities that is within minutes of the Borough of Beaver, a Pittsburgh Magazine “top 10 stable great neighborhood” and the Beaver Area School District, a Pittsburgh Business Times “top 10 percent regional district.” The township features immediate access to local recreation and medical center, Pittsburgh attractions, interstate highways, an international airport and excellent shopping. With significantly lower property taxes, the township has grown steadily during the past five years as a safe, vibrant bedroom community in which to raise a family. Our Web Site provides a continuing flow of meaningful information to our residents and encourages increased communication between the Township and the public that we serve.

GOVERNANCE

Founded in 1816, Brighton Township is a residential community blending a rural setting with a progressive attitude. A Township of the Second Class, it is governed by a board of three elected supervisors, each serving a six year term.

The Board of Supervisors appoints a Township Manager who is charged with the day to day operations and fiscal management of the Township. The Board meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building at 1300 Brighton Road. Any necessary change in this schedule is advertised in the local legal ads, and special meetings are advertised as well. All meetings of the Board are open to the public with an opportunity at each meeting for public comment. Further, any individual is encouraged to contact the Township offices with concerns or comments. Residents are encouraged to present their views on Township matters on any of the means that are available, including letters, e-mail, telephone and in person.

This website is updated regularly, so please return again soon to be as up to date as possible with Township departments and happenings. We want and need your input for topics you would like to see added to our site. Please share your ideas.