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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Township Road Work Scheduled Week Of June 22
If the weather cooperates, Russell Standard Corp. is scheduled to begin fibermat sealing on the following Township roads next week beginning Monday, June 22: Country Club Barron Road Long Bridge Road Orchard Drive Idle...  Read more
Posted June 16, 2020

Stormwater Survey
The Ligonier Township is seeking information from its residents to help set priorities for stormwater management. Your input is important!...  Read more
Posted June 8, 2020

Ligonier Community Garden Ready to Grow; Kids Corner Added
By DEBORAH A. BREHUN Provided by The Latrobe Bulletin Mindful of the social distancing guidelines, Ligonier Community Garden volunteers recently began preparing 24 raised garden plots for the coming growing season. Located...  Read more
Posted June 1, 2020

Dumpster Day - Rescheduled
Dumpster Day (Saturday, April 18) has been postponed, the rescheduled date is still TBD (to be determined), so stay tuned and stay safe!...  Read more
Posted April 5, 2020

Governor Issues Stay-At-Home Order
Dear Citizens of the Ligonier Valley, Governor Wolf has added Westmoreland County to the list of Pennsylvania counties under a Stay At Home order. All non-life-sustaining businesses are ordered to be closed and schools are...  Read more
Posted March 28, 2020