Neville Township * 5050 Grand Avenue, Neville Island, PA 15225 Phone 412-264-1977 www.nevilleisland-pa.us

NEVILLE NEWS Winter 2016-2017 December 31, 2016

On Saturday, December 10th, Santa Claus and his elves took time out of their busy schedule to visit

Holiday Light-up Night 2016. Before heading back to the North Pole, Santa was heard to exclaim his appreciation to the Neville Township Board of Commissioners and the Neville Island Fire Department for hosting the event. He thanked the volunteers of Neville Green for decorating the Island with luminaries and for serving hot chocolate and cookies.

Santa’s reindeer were resting up for their big night, so he was grateful that Molly’s Trolleys and

Mike’s Carriage Rides of Caustelot Farms filled in to provide tours of the Island’s lights. Island residents made Santa’s “nice” list by decorating their homes.

Santa and his elves wish to extend their most sincere appreciation to our local business

community for providing the 2016 children’s’ gift bags. This year a record 172 children received an “Island Christmas” themed gift bag that included a hooded sweatshirt, lunch cooler bag, beach ball, Christmas tree sunglasses, stuffed pink flamingo, coloring book, crayons, cookies, crackers and candy. A great time was had by all!

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Allegheny Recycled Products Carmody’s Grille

Cash Market Fairfield Inn Giant Eagle

Island Automotive Lindy Paving / PJ Dick

Leo Iron and Metals McDonalds

Neville Aggregates

Neville Chemical Ohio River Salvage

Oil Services Pena-Plas

Pipelines, Inc. RMU Island Sports Center

Trench Shoring of Pittsburgh

Watson Standard

Kaitlin Moskes visits with Elf Bailey Taylor

2016 Holiday Gift Bag

Douglas and Jaxon Morse

Colton and Kellen Kohan

pose with “Sandy the Snowman”

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WINTER SAFETY & SERVICES

Did you get a live Christmas tree this year? Don’t toss it to the curb where it will end up in a landfill –RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE!. Allegheny County Department of Parks Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program. Drop-offs will be accepted through Saturday, January 16th, dusk to dawn, at all nine county parks, including: Boyce, Deer Lakes, Harrison Hills, Hartwood Acres, North Park, Round Hill, Settler’s Cabin, South Park and White Oak. All lights and tinsel must be removed from tree prior to drop-off.

Winter driving can be hazardous – Know the three “P’s” of Winter Driving

PREPARE for the trip: • MAINTAIN YOUR CAR - Check the battery, tire tread, and windshield wipers. Keep your

windows clear; keep washer and antifreeze reservoirs full. • HAVE ON HAND – Flashlight, jumper cables, shovel, snow brush, ice scraper, warning

devices (like flares) and traction materials (sand, kitty litter or floor mats). Don’t forget your cell phone!

• PLAN YOUR ROUTE – Leave early, know your route and directions. • STOPPED OR STALLED? – Stay in your car, don’t overexert and put bright markers on

your car’s antenna or windows. Run your car just enough to stay warm and keep the exhaust pipe clear!

• PRACTICE COLD WEATHER DRIVING – Steer into a skid and know your breaks.

PROTECT yourself: • Wear your seatbelt and use child safety seats correctly. • Children 12 and under are much safer in the backseat.

PREVENT crashes:

• Slow down and increase distance between cars. • Allow at least 100 feet or 5 car lengths when traveling behind a snow plow. • Never pass a snowplow during salting or plowing operations! • Watch for pedestrians walking in the roadway. • Don’t drive when tired. • Drugs and alcohol never mix with driving.

CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

WINTER SAFETY TIPS TO HELP KEEP OLDER AND DISABLED ADULTS SAFE THIS WINTER

Check-in on elderly family and neighbors.

Encourage seniors to stay inside.

Clear walkways and handrails of snow and ice.

Check supplies of emergency items like flashlights, batteries and a radio.

Keep a 3-day supply of non-perishable food and one gallon of water per person per day on hand.

Don’t forget medications and pet supplies.

Plan ahead for emergency power needs for mechanical medical equipment.\

Offer to drive. Be a friend!

TOWNSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR SIDEWALK SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL

Snow and ice must be cleared from sidewalks within 24 hours after snow and ice have stopped falling. Snow and ice cannot be deposited on any public street or sidewalk. Do not shovel snow onto the roadway! A 3-foot minimum clear zone must be maintained around fire hydrants with in 24 hours of a snow or ice event.

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NEVILLE TOWNSHIP UTILTY COMMUNITY NEWS

COLD WEATHER WATER TIPS

Disconnect all outdoor

hoses from faucets. Close all windows and

garage doors near water pipes.

Insulate or wrap all pipes and faucets in unheated areas; including: garages and crawl spaces, under open porches, and cabinets against an unheated outside wall.

Check now to find your master shut-off valve and test it to make sure you can shut-off water if a pipe leaks.

If you have a pipe prone to freezing during severe cold weather, let the water in the affected pipe run about half the diameter of a wooden pencil.

Keep the number of a reliable plumber with your emergency contacts.

WATER CONSERVATION Although we are surrounded by water, most of it is not drinkable. Only 3% of the world’s water is fresh, and 96% of fresh water is stored in ice and glaciers. That leaves only 1% of the world’s water available for drinking! You can take steps to conserve and protect water and save money too! Here are some ways to MAKE EVERY DROP COUNT!

‘ Verify that your home is leak free. Read your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter moves, there is a leak.

‘ Repair dripping faucets by replacing washers. One drip per second wastes 2,700 gallons of water per year.

‘ Check for toilet tank leaks by adding food coloring to the tank. If the color appears in the bowl within 30 minutes, you have a leak. Be sure to flush after the test is done to prevent toilet tank stains.

‘ Take shorter showers. Replace your showerhead with an ultra-low-flow version.

‘ Don’t let water run while shaving or washing your face. Brush teeth first while waiting for hot water then fill the basin to wash or shave.

‘ Take shorter showers and replace your shower head with an ultra-low-flow head.

‘ When washing dishes by hand, fill one sink basin with soapy water and quickly rinse

2017 WATER, SEWER AND GARBAGE BILLING BASICS

Combined water, sanitary sewage and garbage bills are mailed to all residential customers on a quarterly basis.

Full payment is due 15 days after the date on your bill. Failure to pay in 15 days results in a past due notice that

includes a 5% penalty. Accounts 30 days past due will receive a written shut-off

notice. Customers who fail to response within 10 days of the date

of the shut-off notice by making payment in full will have their water service shut-off.

A $75.00 fee will be assessed to restore water service and a customer must be present to reconnect service.

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2017 BUDGET AND REAL ESTATE TAX MILLAGE RATE

On Thursday, December 8, 2016, the Board of Commissioners approved the 2017 Budget for the General, Water and Sewer Funds. The real estate tax rate for 2017 remains unchanged at 4.95 mills, including 0.0158 mills dedicated towards equipment and expenses of the Neville Island Volunteer Fire Company. ATTENTION

VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES!

The Neville Township Board of Commissioners has ordered an update of the Township’s Veterans Monument located In Memorial Park.

The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible for inclusion:

1. Must be a living or deceased veteran of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm or other recognized armed conflict;

2. Must demonstrate military discharge under honorable conditions or death while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States;

3. Must demonstrate that service member was a resident of Neville Island either by birth or during the period of military service.

If you are a veteran or the family of a veteran whose name should be honored, please contact the Township at 412-264-1977. Names submitted before January 31, 2017 will be added by Memorial Day 2017.

2016 HOLIDAY LIGHT-UP NIGHT PHOTOS

NOW AVAILABLE AT TOWNSHIP OFFICE If your child or family’s photo was taken by one of the elves at this year’s Holiday Light-up Event, you can obtain an electronic copy of the photo. Please stop by the Township Office or call 412-264-1977, Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 4PM. Please be sure to have your email address ready or bring a USB flash drive.

2017 Officials

Rick Rutter

Bill Leon Gig Mundell Al Whitaker Jim Brown

Jeanne Creese –

Township Manager

Elf Bailey Taylor and Elf Sydney Taylor

with Grandmother Lois Pusateri