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JULY STUDY SESSION MEETING FOR SUPERVISORS STARTS AT 6:00PM

Posted on July 1, 2025

JULY 8, 2025 STUDY SESSION MEETING WILL NOT START UNTIL 6:00PM.  Monthly Supervisors Study Session Meetings begin at 5:00 pm and are held prior to the Supervisors Regular Meetings that begin at 7:00 pm.  NOTE NEW TIME THAT WILL BE EFFECTIVE BEGINNING IN 2025.

Cochranton Road-Route 322 Paving and Improvement Project Starting July 14, 2025

Posted on June 30, 2025

A $1.9 million resurfacing project that will give motorists a smoother ride on more than 2 miles of Route 322 in the City of Meadville and West Mead Township, Crawford County is scheduled to start next month. The project will include milling and paving of 2.68 miles of roadway from the Linden Street in the...

Oak Grove Park Pavilion Rental Calendars 2025

Posted on June 26, 2025

We now have monthly calendars available online so you can see what dates already have reservations scheduled for each of the pavilions on certain days of each month.  Pavilion 1 is shown with a Green Triangle and Pavilion 2 is shown with a Blue Circle.  These calendars are available for May through October and updated...

Hiring for Road Department 06-13-2025

Posted on June 13, 2025

West Mead Township applications for employment are available below or by contacting the Township Secretary at 814-336-1271 or by email at westmead@westmead.org. We are currently accepting applications for a Full Time Road Department Equipment Operator/Laborer Position at this time.  You must have a PA CDL Drivers License (Class A preferred), equipment operator, winter and summer maintenance...

Adopted DOG Ordinance 2025-3

Posted on June 12, 2025

The Board of Supervisors of West Mead Township adopted an updated Dog Ordinance at the Public Meeting on June 10, 2025.  A copy of the adopted version is available by clicking here.  If you have any questions, please contact Jill Dunlap at the Township Office at 814-336-1271.  

Stan Road to be closed temporarily for reconstruction on Arterial Route 6 Bypass

Posted on May 27, 2025

In order to complete work in connection with the Route 6 Reconstruction Project, Stan Road in West Mead Township will be closed between Route 6 and Terrance Street Extension from June 9, 2025 to June 28, 2025.  A detour will be posted using Glenwood Avenue, Route 6, and Baldwin Street Extension (Route 2037).  Drivers should...

Fence Regulations Updated in 2025

Posted on April 16, 2025

Most fences constructed or installed in West Mead Township do not require a permit.  The regulations and requirements along with sample illustrations can be found at https://westmead.org/documents/fence-requirements/. We are in the process of updating all our zoning and building information, applications and permits in 2025 so look for more information in the upcoming months.

Adopted Speed Limit Ordinance 2024-5

Posted on February 1, 2025

The Board of Supervisors of West Mead Township adopted a Speed Limit Ordinance at the Public Meeting on December  10, 2024.  A copy of the adopted final version is available by clicking here.  If you have any questions, please contact Jill Dunlap at the Township Office at 814-336-1271.  

Adopted Zoning Ordinance Solar Energy Systems Amendment 2024

Posted on December 21, 2024

The Board of Supervisors of West Mead Township adopted a Solar Amendment Ordinance at the Public Meeting on December  10, 2024.  A copy of the adopted zoning amendment is available by clicking here.  If you have any questions, please contact Jill Dunlap at the Township Office at 814-336-1271.  

Where does your tax dollar go in 2024 and 2025?

Posted on December 18, 2024

Graph for Where Tax Dollar Goes 12-18-24 . Graph on page 1 shows the amount of Real Estate Taxes and the dollar amount that is divided up between the Township, Crawford County and the Crawford Central School District for a resident with an average assessed value of their home and property valued at $29,729.38.  Graph...

Please Do Not Deposit Snow or Debris onto Roadways

Posted on November 1, 2024

Please do not put GRASS, GRASS CLIPPINGS, SNOW, ICE, LEAVES, or any type of debris in the Township roadway.  State and municipal law require citizens to use and maintain their property in ways that avoid creating hazardous road conditions for others.  This includes not obstructing highway lanes and drainage facilities with debris including grass, grass...

Open Seats on Boards or Commissions

Posted on October 5, 2024

We may have a few upcoming openings on our numerous Boards and Commissions at this time.  We do maintain a listing of interested persons so when an opening does occur, we may attempt to fill the vacancy as soon as possible.  If interested, please send a letter of interest or resume to West Mead Township,...

West Mead Park Rentals and Permits Can Now Be Paid Online in 2024

Posted on March 15, 2024

West Mead Township Oak Grove Park Rentals and Building Permits can now be paid online beginning in 2024.  This can be done by using the link below.  There is a service charge for this payment option.  Property Owners can also continue to make payments directly to West Mead Township at no cost. Click Here to...

West Mead Real Estate Property Taxes Can Now Be Paid Online in 2024

Posted on March 12, 2024

West Mead Township Real Estate Property Taxes can now be paid online beginning in 2024.  The taxes include the Real Estate Township, County and School District Taxes by using the link below.  There is a service charge for this payment option.  Property Owners can also continue to make payments directly to West Mead Township tax...

French Creek Parkway Arterial Highway Going to 2 Lanes in 2024/2025

Posted on February 19, 2024

PennDOT will be downsizing the French Creek Parkway (also referred to as the arterial or bypass) from an exiting 4 lane highway to a 2 lane roadway with a trail system on the remaining lands.  Work is set to begin in 2024 and be completed by 2025.  Additional documents can be found by searching this...

Trash Haulers and Dumpster Rental Listing

Posted on March 30, 2023

We offer the following listing of trash haulers and local companies that offer garbage service and dumpster rentals for our residents. Tri County Industries    724-748-4705 Keberts Dumpster Rentals    814-724-1600 Waste Management  844-279-2503 Advanced Disposal 814-563-4225 ProWaste Services 814-455-5119 Lincoln Recycling and Metals  814-724-2241 Finney and Sons  814-923-1360 McJunkin Rolloffs  724-456-5160 Reddick Rolloffs  724-376-2261...

Burning Ordinance Updated 9-13-2016

Posted on September 14, 2016

The updated Burning Ordinance document can be seen here.  The original Burning Ordinance has been in place since 2001 and was updated to include some restrictions on leaf burning earlier in 2016.  The Board of Supervisors considered adoption of the updated Burning Ordinance on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 during the Supervisors Regular Monthly Meeting and...

Oakwood Park Blog

Posted on July 8, 2016

Check out the historical background of Oakwood Park (now called Oakgrove Park) that was recently posted here on the Crawford County PA History Blogspot.  You can also locate this and many other fascinating blogs from Ron Mattocks on facebook or on their website at the Crawford County Historical Society.