ATTENTION:
J.E. Morgan Memorial Park & Zion Stone Park will Re Open - May 18, 2020.
25 or less for group functions & social distancing should be implemented!
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, there will be NO IN PERSON COLLECTION until further notice. Instead, MAIL or use the DROP BOX (located on the ramp-at office). If desire a receipt, please include tax payer and tax collector copies, plus a SELF ADDRESS STAMPED envelope. Please follow instructions on the back of bill. County and Township taxes are still due by April 30, 2020 for the discount. To avoid errors the PER CAPITA discount amount is $9.80. Please write PHONE NUMBER on tax bill, in case of any errors. Thank you for your cooperation!
WEST PENN TWP TAX COLLECTOR
HELENE ZEIGLER
Phone: 570-386-2420 | Address: 625 Penn Drive Tamaqua PA, 18252
DIRECTIONS TO DROP BOX: FROM Route 309 | TAKE Route 443 East | 5th House on the Left Side | Light Gray w/ Blue Shutters | Drop Box on Ramp (REAR)
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The West Penn Township Office will be CLOSED To all Visitors
The Health & Safety or our Residents and Visitors are our Highest Priority. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are asking everyone to avoid personal visits to the Municipal Building. Instead, Please call or email our office or use the mailbox on our main door as a drop box for permits/ plans or any other documents.
2020 Census
Don't forget to participate in the 2020 Census. If you need help completing your Census Application, please contact the Township Office.
Accepting Applications
West Penn Township is accepting applications for a Part-time Seasonal Road Department Worker. CDL-Class B is required. Equipment Operator a plus. Applications are available at the West Penn Township Municipal Building, 27 Municipal Rd. New Ringgold, PA 17960.
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Emergency Services
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Outdoor Recreation
Learn about our local parks and trails so you can go enjoy the great outdoors in our beautiful township.
Holiday Closures
Holidays are a special time of year. Find out when we’re closed so we can spend time with our families.
We are closed on The Following Holidays
New Year's Day
Tuesday, January 1, 2020
MLK Jr's Birthday
Monday, January 20, 2020
Presidents Day
Monday, February 17, 2020
Good Friday
Friday, April 10, 2020
Easter Monday
Monday, April 13, 2020
Primary Election Day
Tuesday, May 28, 2020
Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2020
Independence Day
Thursday, July 4, 2020
Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2020
Columbus Day
Monday, October 12, 2020
General Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Veteran’s Day
Observed Monday, November 11, 2020
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, Nov. 26 – Monday, Nov. 30, 2020
Christmas Eve / Christmas Day
Observed Thursday, December 24, 2020 and Friday, December 25, 2020
New Year’s Eve / New Year’s Day
Observed Thursday, December 31, 2020 and Friday, January 1, 2021
History of
West Penn
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History of West Penn Township
The early settlers of West Penn Township came from south of the Blue Mountain and were primarily of German origin. These settlers found evidence of Indian villages, mounds and burial grounds. Skirmishes with the Indians in the Township were not uncommon. Fort Franklin was built in 1756 near Snyders as part of a series of forts along the Blue Mountains to help maintain the safety and welfare of the first settlers. Among the first settlers in the 1760’s were Steigerwalt, Gilbert, and Ohl, who settled in the Lizard Creek area. Learn More