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Potential Home Rule Charter Committee

In July, Council voted to give the community the chance to elect a committee to investigate if home rule is the best choice of governance for Jefferson Hills (Ordinance 909.)

Those interested in potentially joining this committee must obtain a nomination petition from Allegheny County Elections Office and can circulate the petition between the dates of August 6, 2024 and August 27, 2024.

Questions? Contact Allegheny County Elections: https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Elections

2024 Real Estate Tax Collection Days

Real Estate Tax Collector Josephine Lipnicky will hold Collection Days at the borough building this July and August. Collection day hours are 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Collection Days:

Thursdays: July 11, July 18, August 1, August 8, August 22, and August 29

Saturdays: July 27, August 17, and August 31

Any taxes not paid by December 31, 2024, will be turned over to the delinquent collector and fees will accrue. To contact Josephine, please call 412-226-2230.

July Community Resident of the Month Program

Have a neighbor in mind that you believe is an exceptional resident of Jefferson Hills? Tell us why!
The July nomination form will be available until Sunday, July 28, 2024. The chosen resident will be awarded a certificate and a Borough challenge coin. If they wish, they will also be featured on our social media accounts.
Ready to make a nomination? Fill out the form!

Please Note: Borough Elected Officials are not eligible for nomination.

Upcoming Blasting Notice and Related Public Meetings

Joseph B. Fay Company has been contracted by the US Army Corps of Engineers to remove Lock & Dam No. 3. on the Monongahela River. The first blast is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, 2024, with an additional blast each week for the subsequent 14 weeks. There will be a public meeting held on June 12, 2024, and June 20, 2024, from 6 – 8 PM at the Floreffe Volunteer Fire Company (1540 State St, Jefferson Borough, PA 15025). There will be a presentation to the public on the removal operations that will begin on July 10, 2024 and continuing through 2025.

Solicitation in the Borough

The JHPD has been receiving calls regarding solicitors in the area. Remember that solicitors are required to possess a permit issued by the JHPD. Should residents have any concerns or feel uncomfortable with solicitation at their residence, please call 911.

Take a Moment to Familiarize Yourself with Ordinance 493:

No licensee shall solicit at private residences on Sunday, nor before 9:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. prevailing time, on weekdays.

No licensee shall solicit at any private residence exhibiting a sign reading "no solicitors" or words of the same meaning.

Residents may erect "no solicitors" or similar signs not to exceed 120 square inches in size, which for the purposes of this Part shall be conspicuously displayed near their entrance walk or doorway.

Solicitors may solicit at business properties in the Borough during all business hours; and may solicit in Borough streets and other public places from 9:00 a.m. to sunset; provided that such solicitors obtain a license as required by this Part and they shall be subject to all the other provisions of this Part.

Discount Garbage & Sewage Program Eligibility

If you meet the following requirements, complete the attached form and submit it to the Borough of Jefferson Hills along with supporting documents to receive a discount on your garbage and sewage bill:

Proof of Residency for the preceding year (driver’s License, Utility Bill, etc.)
Must provide a copy of the preceding year’s filed Federal Income Tax
In a household with one (1) individual, the individual's income must fall below one hundred thirty-six percent (136%) of the 2023 United states Department of Health
and Human Services individual Poverty Guidelines, currently set at $14,580 ($19,828.80); or
In a household with more than one (1) individual, the household income must fall below one hundred forty-seven percent (147%) of the 2023 United states Department of Health and Human Services individual Poverty Guideline for two (2) persons in a family/household, currently set at $19,720 ($28,988.40).

Eligibility Form for Discount Garbage and Sewage Program

Introducing Jefferson Hills Alerts

Jefferson Hills Alerts is the new official alert notification system for the Borough of Jefferson Hills. This robust system plays a pivotal role in swiftly distributing critical emergency information, essential public safety messages, and need-to-know details. Seamlessly utilizing voice messages, text messages, emails, and social media, this platform ensures that residents and businesses are always in the loop and prepared. Opting in to these alerts will help keep you and your family safe, connected, and well-informed, receiving communications such as emergency notifications, traffic advisories, weather alerts, and borough-specific news.

You can create an account here

Quick Links

Police Department - Call 911 for all Emergencies

Jefferson Hills Police Department Facebook Page

Online Public Safety Tools to Enhance Police Services

Call 2-1-1 to access human services

ACTIVE SHOOTER PREPAREDNESS

In an effort to educate those who live and work in the Borough of Jefferson Hills, the Police Department is offering this preparedness video provided by the Houston Police Department and U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Jul

Public Safety Committee Meeting
Mon Jul 29 2024