Rostraver Township is holding a public meeting on Wednesday, September 9 to provide an update on its comprehensive plan. The meeting will run 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Pavilion #1 in Cedar Creek County Park.

The township wants input from residents and property owners on goals for development in the township and the character of the community for the next 5-10 years. The township also wants input on needs for neighborhoods, housing, and the changing population. Issues getting the most attention are the township’s aging population and older housing areas on one hand, and assets of affordability, safety, rural/suburban character, and quality of public facilities on the other.

Officials will use the comprehensive plan to help make decisions about development regulations, investing in parks, roads, and other township services, and seeking help from the county and state for community improvements. Township officials and consultants will talk about tentative plans and take citizen comments during this public meeting.

The current Rostraver Township Comprehensive Plan can be found at www.rostraver.us and was adopted in 2008.

Directions to Pavilion #1 in Cedar Creek County Park are: (Make a left into Cedar Creek Park on Evergreen Drive, then make a right at the stop sign at the dog park, then make a left at the playground at the top of the hill, Pavilion #1 is located on the left passed the playground).

Please be advised per CDC guidelines: safe distancing must be practiced, masks must be worn by all participants, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

The September meeting of the South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail will be held by telephone conference call on September 8 at 6:30 PM. Instructions for joining the call will be sent out to the Friends members in the September agenda.

The Washington County Farm Bureau presented Julia West with a $1,000 scholarship to recognize her achievement in Landscape Architecture as a student at Penn State University. She is the daughter of Richard and Jennifer West of Washington, PA.

Times may be tough, but the South Hills community is tougher. For the safety and well-being of our community, South Hills Interfaith Ministries (SHIM) is excited to invite you to our first ever virtual event.