Borough of Patterson Heights

About Us

Check Out Patterson Heights As We Celebrate the 120th Anniversary of Our Founding 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.

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 - Ron Tyger (724) 622-6282

Council President - Bill Starn (724) 630-1707

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

Council Member - Bryan Landman (724) 494-1024

Council Member - Fran Levinger (724) 513-8085

Council Member - Sue Pokego (724) 971-4942

Council Member - Tim Weisenburger (724) 987-8468

Council Member - Andrew Why (724) 581-4566

Solicitor - Frank Paganie

Tax Collector - Nadine Galbreath (724) 494-1846

Secretary/Treasurer - Jack Doyle (724) 462-0923

Zoning Officer - Vacant

Zoning Board Chair - Tony Sadaka

Zoning Board Member - Ruthanne Bentley

Zoning Board Member - Rosemary Bellan

Auditor - Dave Hurley

Auditor - Martha Pietsch

Auditor - Sandy O'Shea

Vacancy Board Chair - Caren Turnbull

Code Enforcement - Dawna Pella (724) 494-4207

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

Announcements and upcomong events

2018 Recycling Results

On our 2018 Recycling Report we were able to report collections of 26.4 tons of mixed recyclables (Valley Waste), 9.04 tons of corrugated cardboard, 2.36 tons of mixed paper, 87.33 tons of yard waste, and 53.33 tons of leaves.

Unfortunately, we still see lots of cardboard left out for the trash on Monday mornings! Bring your cardboard down to the collection bin behind the Municipal Building. Why? See the item below about the Leaf Machine.

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. The next meeting is scheduled for April 2nd. The Auxiliary welcomes all guests, and would love to have you as a member. Contact Fran Levinger or Sue Pokego (numbers listed above) for more information.

Yard Waste Pickup

With spring just around the corner (we hope), it's time to start planning your garden, give your lawn mower a tuneup, and start putting out yard waste. Bryan is HOPING to start picking up bags on April 1, but of course, it all depends on the weather. With this in mind, if pickup is delayed by a week, or even two, please be patient.

Some tips: You can put any kind of plant material, such as twigs, branches, weeds, leaves, grass) into the brown bags, but nothing else. This means no metal, plastic, plastic grocery bags, and especially glass. Unfortunately, all these items were found in bags last year, the glass causing severe cuts to Bryan's arm!

Finally, a bag packed full with grass is either going to be too heavy to lift into the truck, or moisture in the grass will make the bottom fall out of the bag. Yard waste pickup is a valuable service provided by the Borough. Please help by using common sense.

Some Attaboys

Congratulations to Chief Jason Medlin and the Patterson Heights Volunteer Fire Department for receiving a grant in the amount of $12,007.52. The money will be used to update the Pump Nd Light Bar on Engine 2.

Since Jason became Chief in 2013 he has applied for and received $58,419.83 in grant money!

New Member of Council

During its meeting on January 16, 2019, the Borough Council appointed Andrew Why to fill the remainder of the term of Connie Klein, who recently resigned. Mr. Why's term of office will run through the rest of 2019. He lives at 306 Seventh Street Extension.

Patterson Heights Special Needs List

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 Permit?

If you are adding to the area of your yard that is covered by a structure - like adding a deck, an addition, a larger porch, a garage, a fence - you need a permit. 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 always your best source for information about Patterson Heights zoning regulations.

We Need a New Leaf Machine!

Perhaps you noticed the recent article in the Beaver County Times about the municipalities in Beaver County that received grants to help with the costs of their recycling programs. One of the reasons we have gotten more heavily involved with recycling is to develop a track record that will be looked upon favorably by people who give out the grant money. So keep on separating your recyclables, and, by all means, bring your paper and cardboard to the boxes behind the Borough Building!

If you have an extra $50,000+ and would like to have a new leaf machine named after you, give us a call at the Borough Office.

Little Free Library

Stop by 498 Fourth Street, and check out the Little Free Library. Take a book/leave a book. This is truly one of gems of our community. The LFL librarians are always adding new books that are donated by Patterson Heights residents.

New Soliciting Ordinance for Patterson Heights

The Borough Council has approved Ordinance 281, which regulates soliciting in Patterson Heights. This ordinance DOES NOT affect soliciting by minors (Girl Scouts, Little League, school fundraisers). Solicitors MUST have a Borough-issued ID, plus another photo ID. If you see anyone soliciting without having first registered with the Borough, you are encouraged to contact the police.

IMPORTANT:

If you do not want solicitors coming to your house at all, the Borough will add your address to a "Do Not Knock" list. If you would like to be added to the list, contact the Borough Office by calling (724-846-0677), or by completing a Get In Touch form found at the bottom of this page.

Our Newest Ordinance

Ordinance #282 was passed by Council at the December meeting, and sets the 2019 tax rate at 24 mills, unchanged from 2018.

Upcoming Council Meetings

Wednesday, March 20, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m.

Council meetings are held in the Borough Building on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Your attendance and participation are encouraged! Come and see your local government at work.

Is Your Street Light Out?

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.

We have sent them a list which includes the locations of six lights which are out, and have been told they will get to them within a couple of months.

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

Do you like the updated website? Do you hate the updated 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.

Welcome to the Borough of Patterson Heights