STATE INVESTMENT FOR FAIRVIEW

IMPROVEMENTS

Fairview Township is continuing to invest in its downtown to create a safer, more welcoming community for residents, businesses and visitors.

Earlier this month, I met with township officials to review plans for improvements along West Ridge Road, including upgraded sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure to improve safety, encourage foot traffic, better connect local businesses and support continued economic development.

I followed up several days later, this time with PA Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll, to bring some of that "get shit done" energy to things. Mike and I served together for years in the legislature, and he knows the value of projects like this goes well beyond the price tag.

It’s important to bring in the state to see what investment is needed, and I appreciate Secretary Carroll taking the time to go over details with local officials. I look forward to working together to get this across the goal line.

SUPPORTING THE PEOPLE WHO KEEP MILLCREEK SAFE

When things go wrong, our first responders need the right tools to respond quickly, investigate thoroughly and keep our community safe. When Millcreek Township PD reached out for help securing a new Traffic Safety Unit, I went to work and secured the $133,000 in state funding to make it happen.

This new cruiser is fully equipped to help officers conduct complex traffic investigations on township roads, improve roadway safety and protect our community.

I’m proud to bring our tax dollars back home and support the men and women who keep Millcreek safe every day.

FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE SEPT. 18

LECOM Health is partnering with my office to host a vaccine clinic on Friday, Sept. 18 in Millcreek to help seniors and residents receive the flu shot and vaccines they need. If you have questions, please call us for details.

POLICE ACADEMY RECRUITING

The Mercyhurst University Police Academy is accepting applications. You can apply and find more information at policeacademy.mercyhurst.edu.

FAIRVIEW FALL FEST

Mark your calendars to attend the FREE Fairview Fall Fest on Sunday, Oct. 18. It’s a kid-friendly event with hay rides, free games, trick-or-treating and much more. Learn more here.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL REMINDER

It’s nearly September and schools around the state are returning to the classroom. Remember, drivers must stop at least 10 feet away from school buses with red lights flashing and stop arm activated.

Yellow lights on a school bus indicate the bus is preparing to stop.

Traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus on a two-lane road, a two-lane road with a turning lane and a four-lane road with a turning lane. The lone exception is on a highway with physical barriers like a grassy median or concrete barriers, where motorists in the opposing lanes may proceed without stopping.

Please be aware of young student drivers behind the wheel. If you’re driving, slow down, stay alert, and watch out for children.

Millcreek’s first day for students: Aug. 31
Fairview’s first day for students: Sept. 2

CRISSCROSSING THE STATE

As chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee, I serve on the House Majority Leadership team and crisscross the state listening to members of our local communities and working on solutions that make it easier for working families. The committee has held 79 hearings across 54 neighborhoods so far this legislative session, with 52 different leaders hosting events.

UP NEXT: Traveling to Philadelphia Sept. 8.

HOW WE VOTED

You can see how the House voted on every bill here.

WE ARE READY TO HELP YOU

So far this year my dedicated team has closed 24,200+ cases. We have closed 1,200+ PennDOT cases. We have completed 810+ Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications, with $520,000 expected to be returned to the region in rebates.

If you need help filing your Property Tax/Rent Rebate or other state matters, trust the professionals — we’re here to make it easy.

Stop by our Millcreek office or contact us if you have questions. A member of my team can also be reached at the Fairview Township Building on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MY OFFICE CAN HELP YOU

If you need assistance with state programs, my office can help!

Last year, we:

helped 1,200+ people apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program,
resolved 4,500+ issues with PennDOT, and
completed 38,000+ items of casework.

Trust the professionals! Bring your issues to my team, we can help.