STONYCREEK TOWNSHIP, CAMBRIA COUNTY
is seeking motivated individuals to work for the
ROAD DEPARMENT
Seeking experienced applicants to perform snow plowing during the winter season. Duties include, operating dump trucks, loader and occasional heavy manual labor, with occasional lifting over 50 pounds. Working in inclement weather while supporting regular workforce is required.
The positions are seasonal and part time in nature, requiring daylight, evening, weekends, holidays and overtime hours
Interested parties may fill out an application at:
Stonycreek Township
1610 Bedford Street, Johnstown, PA 15902
NO Phone Calls Please
Elder Justice Luncheon
Scams and frauds have become one of the leading crimes in our country. Our community is no exception. In many instances, they convince their victims to willingly do it without realizing they are being scammed before its to late. Whether it be from a phone call, email or “click bait”, once the money is gone, there is very little that can be done to recover it. Individuals of all ages fall victim to these crimes but there’s no doubt that the scammers are targeting our very trusting elders. Scammers’ tactics are always changing making it that much more difficult to prosecute. With that being said, our best option to these types of crimes is education and prevention. Not only do we need to educate the victim themselves but their loved ones and care givers as well. We need to educate them on the warning signs and what to watch out for. The Cambria County Area Agency on Aging Elder Abuse Task Force is making their mission to provide scam and fraud awareness for everyone, especially our elderly.
Cambria County Area of Agency Elder Abuse Administrator Veil Griffith has planned an Elder Justice Luncheon scheduled for June 5th, 2024, at 11am at the Johnstown Senior Activities Center located at 550 Main St., Johnstown, Pa 15901. The luncheon is FREE, a wonderful meal will be provided and guest speakers are as follows, Cambria County District Attorney Gregory Neugebauer, Richland Township Chief of Police Michael Burgan and Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent Sakura S. J. Okuri. All you have to do is pre-register by calling your local Senior Center. See flyer below for phone numbers.
Are you an elder and think your being scammed or do you think an elder you know is being scammed? Call the Cambria County Area Agency on Aging Elder Abuse Task Force NOW at 814-539-5595, or your local law enforcement agency at 814-472-2100. If you think you are being scammed or know anyone who you believe may be being scammed, call your local law enforcement agency at #814-472-2100.
Replace your damaged License Plate for free
Senator Wayne Langerholc is holding several License Plate Replacement Events over the next few months. The event closest to Stonycreek Township will take place on Thursday, May 9th, from 4:30pm - 6:30pm at Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center (Vo-Tech) - 445 Schoolhouse Rd. Johnstown, PA 15904.
These events allow constituents the opportunity to get their illegible license plates replaced for FREE. Having an illegible license plate on your vehicle can be cause for a ticket. Additionally, this helps law enforcement as well. Unreadable license plates are an issue when police are trying to identify a vehicle or search for an individual. Many amber alerts and missing people are searched for by being associated with a license plate number.
SPRING CLEANUP DAYS - MAY 9 & 10, 2024 - If your normal garbage day is Thursday, pickup will be on May 9th. If your normal garbage day is Friday, pickup will be on May 10th. Please have your items at the curb the night before. There will be no return trips. To dispose of white goods (appliances) or tires, mark you calendar for May 4th. Read this article for tips on 11 ways to make the most of spring clean-up days.
Stonycreek Township is pleased to announce the demolition of 373-375 Michigan Ave. Johnstown, Pa. 15905. This demolition was provided by a grant from the Cambria County Redevelopment Authority. The property is located next to the Michigan Ave. playground. To say it has been a long, expensive and time consuming project is an understatement. The hours that are required to get a property condemned, the Township to obtain legal authority over a property, and secure a grant to fund the project are almost countless. We are extremely thankful for those countless hours bringing this project to an end. We are sure the residents of Riverside feel the same way. The Township understands that there are other properties within our jurisdiction that need attention and we can assure you that they are working on them as time and funding permits.
Ordinances
Stonycreek Township ordinances are now available online. Click here to view and search all ordinances.
Block grant available for sewer lateral replacement and compliance projects.
See more information on the SEWER PROJECT tab of this website.
PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Forms
https://www.revenue.pa.gov/FormsandPublications/FormsforIndividuals/PTRR/Pages/default.aspx
Meeting Schedule
The Township Meetings are held every Second Tuesday of the month in the William M. Knipple Commissioner's Room at the Township Building. Refer to the township calendar for the next meeting date. Parking is very limited in front of the building so we request you park in the rear of the building. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m.
April 14, 2020 Board of Commissioner Meeting minutes
May 12, 2020 Board of Commissioner meeting minutes
Flushable Wipes
Personal wipes, baby wipes. cleaning wipes... they all work great! But these items should never be flushed down the toilet. Even those that are marketed as "flushable". These items do not break down in the water like toilet paper does, and they can cause clogs and stoppages. Only the 3 P's should go down the toilet... Pee, Poo and toilet Paper. Don't be a Pain in the Drain! Throw your wipes in the trash can!
Recycling
The Cambria County Solid Waste Authority website has information about how and where to recycle a wide variety of items including TVs and other electronics, newspapers & catalogs, corrugated cardboard, aluminum, plastics, automotive-related items, appliances (including those with Freon), batteries, household chemicals, gas/propane tanks, paper, and lightbulbs. Stonycreek Township generally sponsors “white goods” recycling annually in the spring. Keep watching our calendar for more information.
Free Electronics Recycling Event sponsored by the Cambria County Conservation District - June 2022 - Keep checking back for the exact date. Includes computers, gaming devices & cell phones. No TVs. Click the blue link for details.
Visit the GARBAGE / SEWER / RECYCLING tab for more resources.
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Property Maintenance
Leaves & grass – never rake into or near storm sewers. Leaves and grass clippings are good fertilizer for your lawn. Mulch leaves and grass clippings into your lawn. Participate in community composting programs. Or start a backyard compost pile. Grass clippings may also be bagged and placed at the curb on your trash pick up day.
Storm Water Management
"When it Rains it Drains" The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection brochure on storm water. Recent Federal regulations will require most municipalities in the area to adopt new methods to help improve the quality of stormwater runoff to the creeks and streams. An important aspect of these requirements is raising public awareness of the importance of this issue, and advising the Township residents how they can help in reducing stormwater pollution.
Stormwater is water from precipitation that flows across the ground and pavement when it rains or when snow and ice melt. The water seeps into the ground or drains into storm sewers. These are drains at street corners or at low points on the sides of streets. Collectively, the draining water is called stormwater runoff.
Stormwater becomes a problem when it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt and other pollutants as it flows or when it causes flooding and erosion of stream banks. Stormwater travels through a system of pipes and roadside ditches that make up storm sewer systems. It eventually flows directly to a lake, river, stream, wetland or coastal water. All of the pollutants stormwater carries along the way empty into our waters, too, because stormwater does not get treated!
Rain, by nature, is important for replenishing drinking water supplies, recreation and healthy wildlife habitats. It only becomes a problem when pollutants from our activities, such as car maintenance, lawn care and dog walking are left on the ground for rain to wash away. Here are some of the most important ways for Township residents to prevent stormwater pollution:
Properly dispose of hazardous substances, such as used motor oil, cleaning supplies and paint - never pour them down any part of the storm sewer system, and report anyone who does.
Use pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides properly and efficiently to prevent excess runoff of these items.
Look for signs of soil and other pollutants, such as debris and chemicals, leaving construction sites in stormwater runoff or tracked into roads by construction vehicles. Report poorly managed construction sites that could impact stormwater runoff to the Township.
Install innovative stormwater practices on residential properties, such as rain barrels or rain gardens, that capture stormwater and keep it on-site instead of letting it drain away into the storm sewer system.
Report any discharge from stormwater outfalls during times of dry weather - a sign there could be a problem with the storm sewer system.
Pick up after pets and dispose of their waste properly. No matter where pets make a mess - in a backyard or on open space - stormwater runoff can carry pet waste from the land to the storm sewer system to a stream.
Store materials that could pollute water indoors and use containers for outdoor storage that do not rust or leak to eliminate exposure of materials to stormwater.
Township residents can learn more about these new regulations and the need to improve stormwater quality by visiting the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) stormwater website: Department of Environmental Protection
What Residents can help watch for:
Sediment leaving a construction site in stormwater
Spills (Chemical, Gas, Oil)
Illegal dumping activity into streams or storm sewers
Dry weather flows from outfall pipes into streams (72 hours after a rain storm)
Residents may be the first to recognize "illicit" discharges dumping into storm sewers or coming out of from storm sewer outfalls. If you see an "illicit" discharge please report that to the township by one of the following methods
Contact the Stonycreek Township office at 814-266-3111
Email : info@stonycreektownship.com