PUBLIC FACILITIES & AMENITIES

Comcast and Citizens Fiber offer internet services in the Township. Both provide up to 1,000 megabits per second (Mbps) download/ upload speed. WASTE & RECYCLING

As of January 2021, County Hauling provides Hempfield Township with trash and single-stream recycling collection services. Trash pickup and recycling are mandatory for all residential and commercial properties in the Township. A fee of $55.50 per quarter ($220 annually) is billed to every unit in the Township. There is a scheduled increase of 2% in every year of the contract. Residential trash and recycling pickup occurs weekly. Curbside recycling is single stream, meaning there is no sorting required. Leaves and yard waste are collected 12 times per year, on regular collection days announced by County Hauling. One bulk-item may be included for disposal each week. For no additional charge, residents may also register to include household hazardous waste and e-waste items in their weekly pickup as part of the On-Call Door-to-Door Collection Program. In addition to County Hauling’s curbside services, residents have access to the Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center. Difficult to dispose of items, like lead acid batteries, TVs, freon appliances, and many others may be disposed of here for a small fee. Standard recyclables, like glass, paper, carboard, and much more are accepted free of charge. The Recycling Center is a non-profit formed to protect, restore, and maintain the environmental quality of Westmoreland County. It is funded by County Commissioners, member fees, private donations, sponsorships, and grants. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

As of 2003, Hempfield Township is required to have a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), under the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (PADEP’s) National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permit program for storm water discharges from storm sewer systems. Since then, the Township has implemented several actions to ensure the proper handing of stormwater discharge through its MS4 system. To date, the Township has passed ordinances prohibiting illicit discharges or connections of non-stormwater discharge, as well as regulating stormwater management of land disturbance activities and the handling of post-construction stormwater runoff. The Township has distributed educational materials concerning stormwater runoff through various outlets to residents, businesses, contractors, and developers. Through its Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination program, the Township has developed a Townshipwide MS4 outfall map to help identify and take action to prevent nonstormwater discharge. Additionally, the Township is continuously maintaining and tracking its MS4 system through cleaning, repairing, and improving the system to ensure that it is functioning correctly.

SCHOOLS

Public School The Township is served by the Hempfield Area School District, the largest school district in Westmoreland County, comprised of Hempfield Township and the Boroughs of Adamsburg, Hunker, Manor, New Stanton, and Youngwood. The school system includes five elementary buildings (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and a high school (9-12). The Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center (CWCTC) serves Hempfield students in grades 9-12. Launched in the 2020-2021 school year, the District also includes the Hempfield Area Cyber Academy, which provide synchronous and asynchronous learning taught by District teachers for grades 6-12.

Fort Allen Elementary School Maxwell Elementary School West Hempfield Elementary School Standwood Elementary School West Point Elementary School Harrold Middle School

West Hempfield Middle School Wendover Middle School

Hempfield Area Senior High School Central Westmoreland Career & Technical Center (9-12) Hempfield Area Cyber Academy (6-12) The District’s strategic plan for 2019 to 2022 established the following district level goals: 1. Implement a system that provides all students the knowledge, skills, and understandings to be literate citizens. 2. Implement a system that provides all students the knowledge, skills, and competencies to be numerate citizens. 3. Implement a system that provides all students with the skills necessary to be independent, college and career-ready citizens.

4. Implement a system that provides all students with an opportunity to cultivate self-awareness and selfmanagement, establish and maintain relationships, and practice social problem solving.

Private School In addition to the Hempfield Area School District, the Township is also served by two private institutions.

Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School enrolls approximately 400 students, grades 7-12 in a collegepreparatory curriculum.

Clelian Heights is a Catholic educational facility serving students with developmental disabilities. Students 5 to 21 years old are accepted into the school program, and adults 18 years and older may be part of the adult programs. College Campuses The Township is also home to a number of higher-education campuses, which serve as important community partners, developing close relationships with local municipalities, and supporting community programs and facilities.

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg enrolls almost 1,600 full and part-time students and has 251 employees. The campus covers 219 acres of the Township, and houses 650 students.

Westmoreland County Community College has several locations throughout Westmoreland, Fayette, and Indiana counties, serving more than 1,100 students.

Carlow University Greensburg Education Center (GEC) was opened in 1992 and is a regional leader in adult education, offering students access to all of Carlow University’s resources, with small class sizes and accelerated evening classes. FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

The Fire & Emergency Services Department coordinates work in all areas of public safety, including the fire departments, state police, traffic safety, fire codes, and safety related to workers’ compensation. Fire Department In 2007, Hempfield Township received a fire service operational assessment through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) completed by Michael J. McCafferty, Fire Peer Consultant. This assessment recommended several changes to the delivery of fire service and identified a trend in the reduced number of fire department members, both in the Commonwealth and locally. In 2016, the Township Board of Supervisors agreed to create the Bureau of Fire, resulting in the ability to align procedures, training opportunities, and purchases across the Township fire departments. In January 2018, the Township Board of Supervisors decided to re-examine the fire service delivery, including the Bureau of Fire concept. In 2019, the Board of Supervisors took steps to improve fire protection within the Township by initiating the Hempfield Fire Department and using the 2007 DCED report and a 2018 Gap Analysis as a guide, hired a full-time Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and Fire Inspector. The Hempfield Fire Department includes 11 stations reporting under one National Fire Incident Reporting System number. Each station operates under a signed service agreement which includes a Standard Operating Platform and a quarterly financial allotment check.

On November 15, 2021, the North Hempfield Volunteer Fire Department and Hempfield Township appeared at the Westmoreland County Courthouse to allow for the transfer of North Hempfield Volunteer Fire Department’s assets to become the first station under the complete control of the Township. As of March 2022, Hempfield Township’s Insurance Service Office’s (ISO) grade improved from a classification 6 to an ISO Class 4. The progression in training, response, equipment, and recordkeeping allowed the Township to drastically improve its previously published ISO grade. Significant capital investments were also made by the Township for fire apparatus. In November 2019, two 75 ft aerial apparatuses were purchased, placing one at the Bovard station and the other at the Adamsburg station. In October 2020, Hempfield took delivery of a pumper truck, placing it into service at Hempfield #2 and in May 2022, a 2,500-gallon tanker was delivered to the North Hempfield Station. Currently, construction is underway for a headquarters facility on Woodward Drive and a major renovation to the North Hempfield facility to accommodate staffing capabilities. In 2022, Hempfield Township instituted a staffing incentive program to improve response. After the adoption of the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) in March, the Fire Department also re-instituted a commercial fire inspection program. Police Department The Township does not have its own municipal police department. Instead, the area is served by Pennsylvania State Police Troop A. In addition to providing conventional safety services, Troop A also has a Community Service Unit, with Community Services Officers and Public Information Officers available to make public presentations and help inform the public about crime awareness and increase public safety. Emergency Medical Services Ambulance services in the Township are provided by three Ambulance service is provided by Mutual Aid EMS with units stationed strategically throughout the Township. In 2021, Mutual Aid EMS added a station on Edna Road in the western section and Route 66 at North Hempfield Fire Station in the northern section of the Township to improve EMS coverage. Emergency Management Hempfield Emergency Management Agency (HEMA) supports Fire, Police, and EMS by providing emergency planning, specialized resource acquisition, and Emergency Management training.