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 Timeline
The following link is a timeline of Ligonier Beach events, please click ...  Read more
Posted September 21, 2020

Roadside Litter Clean Up
The Ligonier Township is partnering with the Loyalhanna Watershed Association to organize a fall "Great Ligonier Valley Clean-up" event on Saturday, September 26. The Watershed has coordinated this roadside cleanup for 15 ye...  Read more
Posted September 15, 2020

Hazardous Household Waste Collection
Westmoreland Cleanways has scheduled a hazardous household waste collection on Saturday, October 24. Participants will need to pre-register,...  Read more
Posted August 14, 2020

September Dumpster Days
Ligonier Township residents only To maintain social distancing and protect everyone's health and safety, this year's Dumpster Days will be handled differently with multiple Saturdays scheduled in September: September 12th,...  Read more
Posted August 14, 2020

Septic Tank Systems
If you are having problems with your septic tank please contact the Township's Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO), Mike D'Arrgio of Mesko & Associates, Inc. at (814) 255-6901. The SEO will help determine the cause of the probl...  Read more
Posted August 13, 2020