306 East Street
P.O. Box 125
Russell, PA 16345
Pine Grove Township Directory
Phone: 814-757-8112,
Fax: 814-757-8434
pinegrovetwp@breezelinebiz.net
Board and Departments:
Board of Supervisors
Secretary/Treasurer
Road Foreman
Tax Collector
Board of Supervisors
The Township is governed by a three member Board of Supervisors. Each member selected for a six year term, one expiring every two years on December 31. Their responsibilities include adopting budgets, adopting Ordinances and Resolutions to make rules and regulations, levying taxes, etc.
The Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Town Hall, 306 East Street, Russell PA.
Building Code Inspection
Construction Code Inspectors, Inc. has been appointed by the Board of Supervisors for their building code inspection services. Building permits are required for most projects, including such things as new homes, additions, sunrooms, swimming pools, decks, and accessory building larger than 150 square feet. Non-structural minor repairs such as painting, carpeting, door and window replacement, and roofing do not require a building permit. It is recommended that Construction Code Inspectors, Inc. be consulted to confirm whether a permit is required for any planned projects.
Construction Code Inspectors, Inc. Phone – 814-432-2630
P.O. Box 288, Seneca PA 16346 Fax – 814-432-2634
*For additional information or to view/obtain a Building Permit Application, please visit the CCI Website: www.constructcodepa.com
Zoning
The ordinance addresses all use of property, whether commercial or residential, including but not limited to: buildings, fences, sheds, garages, signs, swimming pools, and in-home professional offices. A copy of the Zoning Ordinance may be reviewed at the Township Office.
Zoning Officer: Michael F. Lyon
814-728-3514
*For additional information and to view/obtain a Zoning Permit Application, please visit the Warren County Zoning website: warrencountypa.net
Pine Grove Township residents are required to pay a 1% earned income tax, which is assessed on all wages, salaries, commissions and profits. Any resident who is self-employed or whose employer does not withhold the 1% earned income tax must file quarterly an estimated declaration and make payments. Everyone must file a yearly return by April 15 of the following year.
*For additional information, please contact Berkheimer Tax Administrators at 610-588-0965.
Russell Volunteer Fire Department
Pine Grove Township’s fire protection is provided by the Russell Volunteer Fire Department.
Visit russellvfd.com for more information.
Russell Volunteer Fire Department
66 Perrigo Lane
Russell, PA 16345
814-757-8211