Borough of Patterson Heights

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Welcome to the Borough of Patterson Heights

Welcome to the Borough of Patterson HeightsWelcome to the Borough of Patterson HeightsWelcome to the Borough of Patterson Heights

(Updated 5/20/2022)


SUMMERTIME FUN


The Recreation Committee is planning a number of events for the upcoming warmer months, Including Food Truck Nights, Movie Nights, and Community Day.  

The next Food Truck Night will be June 8, and will continue on the second Wednesday of each month through August.

The first Movie Night will be June 11, the same day the Ladies' Auxiliary will be having a meatball sub sale.   To order your meatball subs call (724) 513-8085 before June 2.

Community Day will be August 13 this year.

Watch the website for more information about start times.  

If you are interested and willing to help with any of these activities, send an email to Laura Trehar (ltrehar@gmail.com).



SHRED DAYS


The Beaver County Department of Waste Management will have Shred Days at Brady's Run Park Recycling Center from 9 to 11am each month on the third Wednesday. 



LET'S TALK ABOUT...DOG POOP!?!


Sorry to have to discuss this topic, but if it offends you, you probably don't have dogs (or cats) of your own.  Now that the weather is improving, you might want to check our Borough Ordinances for regulations on pets.  Patterson Heights is a great place to walk, jog, ride a bike, or walk your dog.  Fortunately, most dog walkers carry plastic bags which they use to clean up after Fido or Fifi, and they don't need to be concerned about the $300 fine for leaving the waste in the street or someone's yard.


Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the Ordinance that prohibits the disposal of pet waste in either borough receptacles or in bags or piles of yard waste awaiting pickup.  Just take it home, and dispose of it with your household garbage.  


ALSO...These regulations apply to cats as well as dogs.  Pets are not permitted in the Park.  Dogs must be contained on your property or be on a leash.  For some reason, cats are permitted to run free, but must wear collars.  


 

 PLEASE REMEMBER


Keeping trash cans OFF the street is even more important now that we are getting snow.  Placing ANYTHING on the street is in violation of Borough Ordinances as well as state law.  Don't be surprised if you receive a citation for having cans in the street, or your trash cans are plowed back into your yard.  Also, if we get a heavy snow, please do whatever you can to keep your cars off the street until the street is plowed.



VANDALISM IN THE PARK


Unfortunately, the vandalism hasn't subsided, and the picnic table was damaged to the extent that it had to be removed.  Some teenagers have been seen on the roof of the pavilion, and they have torn off some of the shingles.  The Borough Council discussed  this problem at their May meeting, and steps are being taken to correct the situation.  In the meantime, please continue to call the police if you see something out of line.


The police can be reached at (724) 775-2883.



WATCH OUT FOR THE KIDS!


Despite many warnings about stopping at intersections in Patterson Heights, drivers continue to blow through stop signs.  Unfortunately, children on bikes, scooters, and roller blades also ignore the stop signs, even when they are out with their parents.  Please be sure your children are stopping and looking at ALL stop signs.  Please avoid that 9-1-1 call that nobody wants to make!



AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN-UPDATE


We have received our first payment of $31,243.76.


On March 11, 2021 President Biden signed a federal coronavirus relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, into law.  The package will provide $13.722 billion for Pennsylvania.  The commonwealth will receive $7.5 billion, counties will receive $2.8 billion,  and all municipalities will receive money based on population.  Patterson Heights will be getting $62,487.52, in two payments, half last year, and half this year.


  

CHECK OUT OUR NEW BOROUGH TRUCK


Last week we took delivery of our new borough dump truck, paid for in part by a Recycling Grant from the Department of Environmental Protection.  This truck will be used primarily for our recycling efforts (yard waste, leaves, etc.).  This is the same grant which enabled us to get the new leaf vac.



CITATIONS AND STOP SIGNS


Our Police have been issuing citations for stop sign and other violations, yet we still see vehicles driving through intersections after barely slowing down.





Building and zoning permits

What's the Difference?

What's the Difference?

What's the Difference?

Most development is regulated under two different codes--a zoning code and a building code.  Receiving a Zoning Permit is the first step in the development process, followed by applying for and receiving a Building Permit.  In Patterson Heights a separate Zoning Permit is required prior to application for a Building Permit.

Zoning Code

What's the Difference?

What's the Difference?

Zoning Code is oriented towards how a project fits into the community.  It regulates setbacks, types of uses, height, parking requirements, design (for some types of projects), and similar  concerns.  Patterson Heights is divided into zoning districts, and each zoning district has its own set of regulations.  For example, the regulations that would apply in a residential district (R) will be different from those in a multi-family (MDO) or commercial (C) district. 

Announcements and Items of Interest

THE LATEST NEWS

Yard Waste FAQ (Updated 9/21/2021)

Yard Waste FAQ (Updated 9/21/2021)

 


Cardboard Recycling


Believe it or not, the cardboard retriever fills up almost every week, before it is emptied on Thursday.  If you bring cardboard for disposal, please do not leave it outside the box.  The truck driver only has time to pick up the box and dump it into the truck, not to clean up the area around the box.






Yard Waste FAQ (Updated 9/21/2021)

Yard Waste FAQ (Updated 9/21/2021)

Yard Waste FAQ (Updated 9/21/2021)


When will the Borough pick up the tree in my yard that got damaged in the last storm?  Patterson Heights will pick up normal yard waste, such as leaves, twigs, sticks, grass, basically any plant material that can fit into one of the yard waste bags sold at Home Depot, Lowe's, or Costco.  Limbs and larger portions of trees are the responsibility of the homeowner for disposal.


How much can I put in each bag?  Recently, several residents have overloaded their bags and found them left by the side of the road.  Borough Council has instructed Bryan not to pick up any bags in excess of 40 pounds.


When will leaves be picked up?  According to our current schedule, leaves will be picked up starting October 4, 2021, and continue until the week of Thanksgiving.  No loose leaves will be picked up in the Spring or Summer.  At those times, the leaves must be bagged.


What days are the bags picked up?  The bags will be picked up Monday through Friday, as Bryan has time.  If he is working on road resurfacing or repairing a catch basin, he will not be picking up yard waste.


What can I put in the yard waste bags?  You can put up to 40 pounds of plant waste material that grew in your yard--including trimmings, weeds, grass, twigs, small (thin) branches, and garden clean-up.


What CAN'T I put in the yard waste bags?  Large, thick branches, lumber, plastic (including the square or round pots which came from the garden supply store), cans, bottles, glass, or animal waste.


Where can I get the bags?  Home Depot, Lowe's, hardware stores, Costco, just about anywhere they sell lawn care products.  Just be sure that the bags are made of heavy paper, not plastic.  Plastic bags WILL NOT BE PICKED UP!


What about sticks and twigs?  Can they be bundled?  Yes, sticks and twigs can be gathered into SMALL bundles, and tied with cotton string or rope to hold them together.  The individual pieces, and thus the bundle, can be no longer than four feet.


After cleaning up a large area of my backyard, I ended up with a large pile of tangled branches, weeds, and vines.  What can I do with it?  The Borough will not pick up piles like this (and they appear every year).  You can either break it down into pieces small enough to fit into bags, or pay somebody to do it for you.  


More questions will be added.  If you have a question that is not answered, call the Borough Office at 724-846-0677.

WANTED --CORRUGATED CARDBOARD!!!

Beaver County Recycling Center in Brady's Run Park

Beaver County Recycling Center in Brady's Run Park

 

Are you leaving your cardboard out to be hauled away by Valley Waste? 


What?


Why?


See the item on this page about the $158,000+ grant we have received!  Part of the reason we received the grant is that we in Patterson Heights have been recycling cardboard!


It's easy.  Just break your boxes down flat, and put them into the large box behind the Borough Building.  You can access the box via the alley off 7th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.


Don't send it to the landfill!  Put it to work earning money for Patterson Heights!

Beaver County Recycling Center in Brady's Run Park

Beaver County Recycling Center in Brady's Run Park

Beaver County Recycling Center in Brady's Run Park

 The Beaver County Recycling Center in Brady's Run Park is open!.   


NEW operating hours:


Monday and Tuesday  8:30am to 3:30pm

Wednesday  Noon to 5:00pm

Thursday  8:30am to 3:30pm

Friday  CLOSED

Every 3rd Saturday  8:30am to Noon


Recyclable items include:

Corrugated Cardboard

Mixed Paper

Glass Bottles & Jars

Commingle (aluminum, steel, bi-metal cans, #1 or #2 plastic)

Used Motor Oil

Scrap Metal

Polystyrene ("styrofoam," white, blocky foam only, such as foam coolers, electronics packing foam, foam sheets

Yard Waste*

Antifreeze*

Fluorescent bulbs*

Electronics (E-waste)*

Batteries*


Are You Recycling?

Patterson Heights Fireman's Ladies' Auxiliary

Patterson Heights Fireman's Ladies' Auxiliary

Our paper recycling box, located behind the Municipal Building, is emptied about every two months.  Each full box holds between 1-1/4 and 1-1/2 tons of paper, so we are recycling a lot of paper! 


The corrugated cardboard is picked up each Thursday.


Unfortunately, we still see lots of cardboard left out for the trash on Monday mornings!  


Bring your paper and cardboard down to the collection bins behind the Municipal Building.  Why?  See the item about the grant we received for a new leaf vac.

Patterson Heights Fireman's Ladies' Auxiliary

Patterson Heights Fireman's Ladies' Auxiliary

Patterson Heights Fireman's Ladies' Auxiliary

  The Ladies' Auxiliary organizes programs, fundraisers, and other activities for the benefit of the residents and fire fighters of Patterson Heights.  The Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Borough Building.  If you have not yet joined, the Auxiliary invites you to come, and would love to have you as a member.  Contact Fran Levinger (724) 513-8085. 

Emergency Alerts

A Couple of Reminders

A Couple of Reminders

 

If you are interested in being alerted in the case of an emergency (like the chlorine gas leak in Rochester on July 12), start by going to the Beaver County website (www.beavercountypa.gov).  

On the right side of the page, about halfway down, there is a link to "Swift 911 - Emergency Notification Services."

Click on that box, and you will be taken to a portal where you can sign up to receive emergency alerts.

A Couple of Reminders

A Couple of Reminders

A Couple of Reminders

 

Please be sure you are not placing trash containers in the street in front of, or near, your house.  We have ordinances which prohibit the placing of containers near the street before noon on Sunday, but they should NEVER be in the street--mainly due to public safety.

The Borough Council has been made aware of questionable activities in the Park, and the burning of noxious materials at night.  The Council does not object to people bringing forth these issues, but the first question to be asked is, "Did you call the Police?"  

The Patterson Township Police Department is on duty 24 hours per day, but they are unable to help in situations when they are not called.  Reaching them is very easy.  If you have what you think might be an emergency, dial 9-1-1.  Otherwise, you can leave a message with County Dispatch at (724) 775-0883, and an officer will contact you very soon.  Don't be afraid to call the Police--you won't be judged, and you won't be charged ($).  Call.  That's the only way they can help you. 

Patterson Heights Special Needs List

Do I Need a Building or Zoning Permit?

Do I Need a Building or Zoning Permit?

If you have a family member with mental or physical challenges, we can alert the Police Department, Fire Department, and County Emergency Management team by means of a list maintained in the Borough Office.

If you have any questions, or would like to have someone added to the list, give us a call or send us an email.


IMPORTANT


All residents should have recently received a pamphlet with current emergency preparedness information.  If you are living with a person who has special needs, please complete and return the Special Needs Card enclosed in the pamphlet.

Do I Need a Building or Zoning Permit?

Do I Need a Building or Zoning Permit?

Do I Need a Building or Zoning Permit?

If you are adding or making changes to the structures on your property, you may need a zoning permit, a building permit, or both.  This includes adding a deck, an addition, a larger porch, attached or detached garage, shed, playhouse, storage building, pergola, garden structure, greenhouse, pool house, cabana garage, or a fence. If you have any questions call the Borough Office at (724) 846-0677, or send us an email.  By the way, your contractor is not usually your best source for information about Patterson Heights zoning regulations.


Need help with your application?  Just call.

Little Free Library

Little Free Library

Little Free Library

 We're open! We're waterproof! Our roofing has almost been completed:  Ethan still has a few minor "fixings" which do not interfere with the use of the LFL.  It's  been waterproofed and has a new and slightly different but equally lovely roof and my good neighbor Peter repainted the inside so it is fresh and clean and, thanks to Jake and Josh, some children's books have found their way inside, and a few adult books are being added. Thanks to all of you who enjoy reading, and sharing your love of literature. 

Glass Recycling

Little Free Library

Little Free Library

 

An alert council member has made us aware that Valley Waste WILL PICK UP GLASS now.  The glass is not actually being recycled, but put to use in the landfill.  


You may still take your glass to Brady's Run if you chose, but now you can also place it in the recycling bin you place at your curb.

Upcoming Council Meetings

Upcoming Council Meetings

Upcoming Council Meetings


Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 20, 7 p.m. 


Regular Council meetings are held in the Borough Building at 600 Seventh Avenue.  Input from Patterson Heights residents is always appreciated.

Is Your Street Light Out?

Upcoming Council Meetings

Upcoming Council Meetings

Not surprisingly, Duquesne Light does not monitor our street lights to make sure they stay in working condition.  It is up to us to alert them to the need for repair.

You can do this yourself, if you like, by calling Duquesne Light at 888-393-7100, or by contacting the borough office.  If you call Duquesne Light they will want to know the location of the light, and the number(s) on the pole.  Some poles have as many as three numbers, some only have one.


The Historical Committee Is in Business!

The Historical Committee Is in Business!

The Historical Committee Is in Business!

The Patterson Heights Historical Committee, comprised of Phyllis Aluseo and Carol Wagner, has placed a number of items in a case in the corner of the meeting room of the Borough Building.  Patterson Heights has been here since 1899, and has a rich history.

Stop by the Borough Office (open most weekdays between 10 and 2, or whenever a white Honda CR-V is in the lot) to take a look.  Hopefully, the case will be accessible on election days, and during other gatherings.  Anyone having Patterson Heights memorabilia is encouraged to call Phyllis at (724) 846-3937.

Let Us Know

The Historical Committee Is in Business!

The Historical Committee Is in Business!

Do you like the website?  Do you hate the site?  Do you have any suggestions for improvements?  We are working to add more features, but don't wait.  Let us know if there is something you would like to see on the Patterson Heights site.  Our email link is at the bottom of the page.

About Us

Check Out Patterson Heights 123 Years Old This Year!

Patterson Heights is a small community in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.  We are almost completely residential, yet close to schools, churches, and shopping.  We have our own park, with a playground and an all-weather basketball court.  Some of our residents publish a community newsletter, "A View from the Heights," so we can keep up with the latest local news.  Our residents and their pets love to walk, jog, or ride their bikes on our quiet streets.  They enjoy activities such as our annual Community Day and Movies in the Park.


Patterson Heights is a great place to raise a family, and one of our newest families is comprised of a pair of Bald Eagles, whose nest is on the hillside above the Beaver River.  They have given birth to, and raised, several eaglets in the last couple of years.  While they cannot be viewed from the Heights (on orders of PA Wildlife), they can often be seen flying over the Beaver and Ohio Rivers, or catching fish in the Beaver.  Big Rock Park in New Brighton is a great place to watch the eagles and many other types of wildlife.


We are located near I-376, which connects us with Pittsburgh (only 31 miles, often just a 45-minute drive) and New Castle.  The Turnpike can take us to Youngstown, Ohio, and points east as far as Harrisburg and Philadelphia.


I-376 can also take us past the new Shell ethane cracker plant, only about 10 miles away.  It's interesting to see the plant get larger every time you drive by.




Whether you're relocating, or would just like to visit a beautiful little town with tree-lined streets and friendly people, be sure to check out Patterson Heights.  And if you have any questions, email us at the address shown below.

Borough Government Working for You

Mayor - Regis Luger

Council President - Bill Starn  (724) 630-1707

Council Vice-President - Jim Turnbull  (724) 494-3306

Council Member - Bryan Landman (724) 494-1024

Council Member - Jan Livingston  (724) 601-5574

Council Member - Laura Trehar  (336) 465-2173

Council Member - Rich Siget  (724) 581-8648

Council Member - Andrew Why  (412) 956-0765

Solicitor - Frank Paganie

Tax Collector - Nadine Galbreath  (724) 494-1846

Secretary/Treasurer - Jack Doyle (724) 462-0923 (office hours listed below)

Zoning Officer - Jack Doyle  (724) 462-0923

Zoning Board Chair - Tony Sadaka

Zoning Board Member - Ruthanne Bentley

Zoning Board Member -         

Auditor - Gary Paumen

Auditor -  Ray Young

Auditor -  D. Peter Burgess

Vacancy Board Chair - Caren Turnbull

Code Enforcement  - Building Inspection Underwriters  (412) 766-2565

Police Chief - Dave Stanislawski  non-emergency number (724) 775-0883

Fire Chief - Jason Medlin

Emergency Management Coordinator - Bryan Landman (724) 494-1024

District Magistrate - Dirk Goodwald  (724) 770-2002

Open Records Officer - Jack Doyle  (724) 846-0677

The Borough

     Patterson Heights was incorporated on June 19, 1899, and is one of the smallest municipalities in Beaver County.    When incorporated, Patterson Heights had 27 residents.  As of 2010, there were 636 residents living in the 268 homes in Patterson Heights.  Part of the old Beaver Valley Country Club, now the Beaver Valley Golf Club, lies within the boundaries of Patterson Heights.

     The first business in Patterson Heights was a general store owned and operated by Rosser Prosser.

     The Patterson Heights Street Railway Company operated the Patterson Heights Incline beginning in 1895, which connected residents with lower Beaver Falls.  The lower station was located at the factory of Penn Bridge Works, the area now known as Bridge Street.

     Alum Rocks, located overlooking Beaver Falls and the Beaver River, has been the site of discovery for many Native American artifacts that have taught us a lot about the Indians that once resided here.

     The Patterson Heights Volunteer Fire Department incorporated on November 4, 1903, making it the first incorporated fire department in Beaver County.

     Patterson Heights does not have its own police department.  Patterson Township Police serve and protect in Patterson Heights.

     Patterson Heights is part of the Blackhawk School District.


     From the Beaver County  Historical  Research & Landmarks Foundation

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Borough of Patterson Heights

600 7th Avenue, Patterson Heights, Pennsylvania 15010, United States. (Unfortunately, Google doesn't recognize our address for its map below.)

Phone us at (724) 846-0677 Email us at pheights600@gmail.com

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Generally, I am in the office between about 10 and 2 on most weekdays.  Enter the building through the door on the side of the building, and take the elevator up to the second floor.  If you see my car in the parking lot or the light on in the office in the corner of the second floor, feel free to stop in.  -- Jack

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