Hempfield Township Boards and Authorities

Board of Supervisors

Hempfield Township is governed by a five member Board of Supervisors elected to six-year terms. Go to the Supervisors page.

Board of Auditors

The Board of Auditors are elected to a six-year term by the residents of Hempfield Township. The roles of the auditors are to set the salaries of employed Township Supervisors (if applicable), and perform an annual audit of the Township of Hempfield meeting the D.C.E.D. requirements. Current members are:

  • Susan Baur Scherff, Chairperson - Term: 12/31/2013
  • Lisa Gower, Secretary - Term: 12/31/2017
  • Douglas W. Chew, Member - Term: 12/31/2015 

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Tax Collector

Elected Tax Collector

The elected tax collector serves a four year term and collects property (real estate) and street light taxes.

JAMES REGOLA 
938 St. Clair Way
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: (724) 837-8437
Email: jim@hempfieldtax.us

Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday from 9 a.m. to Noon - March, April, August & September
Closed Sundays and Holidays

Website:
www.hempfieldtax.us

Jim Regola reminds all Township residents that Discount period ends September 30, 2011, Face period ends November 30, 2011 and Penalty period ends December 31, 2011.

NOTE: The office will be closed May 18-22; June 11-15; November 23; December 17-25, 2012. 

Appointed Tax Collector

The appointed tax collector serves a one year term and collects earned income, local services tax, and business privilege/mercantile taxes. Keystone Municipal Collections is the Township’s Act 511 tax collector. Act 511 tax collection includes current and delinquent earned income, business privilege, and local services taxes. Furthermore, make sure that your wage taxes are being sent to this new tax collector.

KEYSTONE MUNICIPAL COLLECTIONS 
546 Wendel Road
Irwin, PA 15642
Phone: 724-978-0300 or Toll Free 1-866-539-1100

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Website:
www.keystonecollects.com

Keystone Collections Group is Hempfield's tax collector for 2011 earned income, business privilege and local services taxes.

Consider taking advantage of Keystone's Internet tax filing system for Hempfield individuals. Keystone's e-File system offers a secure, user-friendly interface to fill and pay your taxes on-line.

Keystone’s website, www.keystonecollects.com, provides various downloadable tax forms and an easy link to e-File. This new system completely walks the taxpayer through the process, including creating a personal and secure log-in.

Also, please be reminded that if you have not received tax invoices, it is your responsibility to notify Keystone Collections. Unfortunately, delinquent fees will not be waived for lack of receipt of an invoice.

 As always, taxpayers remain welcome to file by mail or in person at Keystone’s corporate headquarters in Hempfield, located at 546 Wendel Road, Irwin, PA 15642. Of course, residents can always contact customer service at 1-866-539-1100, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Magistrates

Hempfield Township magistrates are elected to six-year terms.

MARK MANSOUR  -  Term: 12/31/2015
District 10-3-01
Phone: 724-836-1010
174 South Greengate Road
Greensburg, PA 15601

JAMES FALCON  -  Term: 12/31/2017
District 10-2-01
Phone: 724-925-9667
500 Armbrust Road
Youngwood, PA 15697

JOSEPH DEMARCHIS  -  Term: 12/31/2017
District 10-1-01
Phone: 724-527-3541
101 Jayhawk Drive
Jeannette, PA 15644

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Planning Commission

The Hempfield Township Planning Commission serves as a volunteer advisory panel that reviews proposed land development plans and subdivisions submitted by residents and developers in Hempfield township. The Planning Commission is the recommending body to the Board of Supervisors for these plans. Members of the Planning Commission are appointed to a four-year term.

The Planning Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Hempfield Township Municipal Building. Current members are:

PHIL SHELAPINSKY, Chairman  -  Term: 12/31/2015
E. SCOTT BAILEY, Secretary  -  Term: 12/31/2014
PATRICIA VOLPE , Assistant Secretary  -  Term: 12/31/2012
GERALD DURISHAN, Vice-Chairman  -  Term: 12/31/2013
WILLIAM BENTON
, Member  -  Term: 12/31/2013
PAUL STERNICK, Member  -  Term: 12/31/2012
ALAN KURZINSKI, Member  -  Term: 12/31/2012

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Parks & Recreation Commission

The Hempfield Township Parks and Recreation Commission is an advisory board appointed by the Board of Supervisors to oversee the planning and development of the Township's parks and recreational activities. Members discuss future park improvements and expansion, recreational activity schedules, and township coordinated sporting activities. The terms of these positions are five years.

The Commission meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Hempfield Township Municipal Building. Current members are:

Scott Gordon, President- Term 12/31/14
DIANE CIABATTONI - Term 11/30/12
JASON ROSS - Term 12/31/15
SCOTT GRAHAM - Term 12/31/16

KENNETH WEES - Term 12/31/13
JEFF COLELLO -
Term 12/31/12
ROBERT MCDONALD
- Term 11/30/12

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Zoning Hearing Board

The Hempfield Township Zoning Hearing Board is a quasi-judicial board that conducts formal hearings to determine whether or not to grant requested variances to the township's Zoning Code. Residents requesting variances must apply at the Township Building and present their case in front of this Board. Their terms are three years and members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors.

Current members are:

BRENDA SEBRING, Chairperson  -  Term: 12/31/2015
RAYMOND DORAN, Secretary  -  Term: 12/31/2014
WARD GOUGHENOUR, Vice Chairperson  -  Term: 12/31/2016
WOODY WEISSINGER, Member  -  Term: 12/31/2012
ROBERT JACKSON, Member  -  Term: 12/31/2013

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Municipal Authority

The Hempfield Township Municipal Authority is the township's wastewater management organization. Under powers granted to municipalities under the Municipal Authorities Act of 1945, the township created this authority to oversee all operations of the disposal and treatment of sewage in Hempfield Township. Each member of this Authority is appointed by the Board of Supervisors in five-year, staggered terms. Current members are:

ROBERT T. KENDRA, Chairman  -  Term: 12/31/2012
K. BRADLEY MELLOR
, Vice-Chairman  -  Term: 12/31/2013
RENEE ROTHWELL, Treasurer  -  Term: 12/31/2014
DOUGLAS A. PIKE, Secretary  -  Term: 12/31/2015
JONATHAN SHRUM - Term 12/31/16

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Vacancy Board

The Hempfield Township Vacancy Board is in existence to assist in the case of a resignation on the Board of Supervisors. Hempfield Township's Supervisors' appoint an individual annually to serve when necessary to cast a vote on a replacement to a vacated Supervisor slot. The current member is:

TERI A KEPCHIA  -   Term: 12/31/2012

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