Who is the tax collector, where is his office, what are his hours and what is his phone number?

Dean Roney, 10140 Ridge Road, Girard, (Municipal Building), Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and Wednesday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  (814) 774-8023

Where can obtain the various tax forms?

Township Building, some are at the Central Tax Bureau on Randall Avenue.

What is Waste Management's phone number (to set up an account)?

(814) 825-8588

What is Time Warner's customer service phone number?

(814) 899-0625

Where do I get a recycling bin?

Recycling bins are available at the Municipal Building, 10140 Ridge Road, Girard, PA

What is the road right-of-way?

This is the entire legal width of a dedicated road. Most roads in Girard Township have a right of way of 50'. Part of the 50' can be paved and part can be dirt, this depends on the road.

What holidays are the Municipal Building closed?

• New Years Day
• President's Day
• Good Friday
• Primary Election Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• General Election Day
• Veteran's Day 
• Thanksgiving THURSDAY
• Day After Thanksgiving FRIDAY
• Close @ Noon on Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Extra Day for Christmas

Where is the Central Tax Bureau?

141 Randall Avenue (Across from Rice Avenue Middle School) Girard (814) 774-2021

Where is the Township Building located?

10140 Ridge Road, next to Hunter Jack's Restaurant. Diagonal from Reese Plaza and across from the intersection of Routes 18 and 20.

When do the Supervisors meet?

General meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. (there will not be afternoon meetings in April, no 7pm meeting in May or November).

How do I know what they are going to talk about at the meetings?

You can call the secretary the day of the meeting to inquire about the various items on the agenda. If you have a subject that you want to discuss with the Supervisors, contact the secretary prior to the date of the meeting so that you can be placed on the agenda. You are NOT required to be on the agenda in order to speak.

How can I see what transpired at a previous meeting?

The meeting minutes are available to be viewed at the Township Building upon their completion. They are not approved however, until the following meeting, therefore, no copies can be made until after they have been approved. Copies will be made by the Township secretary for a fee of $ .25 per page.

Which roads are maintained by the State (PennDOT) within the Township?

If you live on Lexington, Middle, State Road south of Franklin Center, Franklin Center, Route 5 (West Lake Road), Route 20 (Ridge Road), Route 18 (Meadville Road) or Tannery, your road is maintained by the State.

How do I get in touch with PennDOT ?

(814) 871-4411

Who do I call when the drain pipe at the end of my driveway needs repaired?

If you live on a Township road, you are required to buy the pipe (diameter will be recommended by the road master) and the Township will install it for you free of charge providing there is a structure on the property. If you live on a State road, you must go through PennDOT.

I want to put a concrete driveway in, what are my requirements in relation to the road surface?

If you are installing a concrete driveway, it must be level with or below the road surface.  You must talk to the Roadmaster, Tim Sechrist, prior to installing any driveway that opens onto a Township road.  (814) 774-4738 ext 104.

I want to register to vote, vote by absentee ballot, check to see if I am registered to vote or change my party affiliation. Where do I go?

Some of the forms are available at the Township building, however, any information regarding your registration status or affiliation must be obtained through the Voter Registration office at the Erie County Court House at 140 W. 6th Street. (814) 451-6275

I have a zoning, building permit, pool, fence, permissible use question. Who do I need to talk to?

The Township Zoning Administrator, Becky Hosack, (814) 774-4738 ext 101. E-mail: bhgrdtwp@roadrunner.com