Welcome to Ligonier Twp., Pennsylvania

The Ligonier Township is located in the Laurel Highlands, it covers 92 square miles and is the second largest township in the Westmoreland County.  The boroughs of Ligonier and Laurel Mountain reside within the Township, but are separate government entities.  The population was 6,603 at the time of the 2010 Census.  It contains the following communities: Darlington, Laughlintown, Oak Grove, Rector, Waterford, and Wilpen in zip codes 15655, 15658 and 15677.

Services include police and fire protection, maintenance of local roads and streets, local planning and zoning, parks and recreation, recycling, licensing of businesses and code enforcement.  The Ligonier Township Municipal Authority (LTMA) provides water and sewage service to township residents.  The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC) also provides water and sewage service to some residents.  The reservoir is located at the base of the mountain above Waterford.

The township was established in 1822 and is steeped in history.  For more information, please visit the Ligonier Valley Historical Society.  

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Ligonier Beach Park Project Community Meetings
The township is hosting 2 meetings to gather community input regarding the Ligonier Beach Park project. The meetings will take place at 7 pm at Fort Ligonier on February 19 and March 25. Please contact the Township in advan...  Read more
Posted February 5, 2020

Recycling Programs
Mixed paper and flattened cardboard may be dropped off in their respective receptacles located in the Township Municipal Complex parking lot. Please do not leave materials behind (i.e. litter) if the bins are full! There ...  Read more
Posted January 22, 2020

Request for Bids - Bituminous Fiber Reinforced Seal Coat
The Ligonier Township Supervisors are currently seeking sealed bid proposals for Bituminous Fiber Reinforced Seal Coat on various streets within the Township (approximately 3.79 miles) until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 10, 202...  Read more
Posted January 22, 2020

Westmoreland County License to Carry Permit
Staff from the Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office will be at the Ligonier Township Municipal Building on the following days from noon to 6:00 p.m. to issue License to Carry Permits: January 23rd February 27th March 2...  Read more
Posted December 23, 2019

Notice of Temporary Road Closure (Myers School Road)
Effective June 5, 2019 Myers School Road will be closed for mine reclamation work. Coal Loaders Inc. will implement and maintain a detour during the closure. The Township will provide updates as information becomes available....  Read more
Posted October 21, 2019