Connoquenessing Borough, Pa

08/18/2026

With the new school year beginning, please remember bus stop safety.

Seneca Valley resumes Aug 20th and Butler resumes Aug 26th.

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PennDOT Emphasizes Back to School Safety as Children Return to School

PennDOT Emphasizes Back to School Safety as Children Return to School

Indiana, PA – As students across the region return to school, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 10 is reminding drivers, parents, and students to prioritize bus and pedestrian safety. August is National Back to School Safety Month, and PennDOT encourages all road users to take simple steps that can help prevent crashes and protect children.

“Smart choices such as slowing down in school zones, stopping for school buses, and staying distraction‑free are some of the most important steps we can take to protect students on their way to and from school,” said PennDOT District 10 Executive Brian Allen.

The School Bus Stopping Law requires drivers approaching a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm activated to stop at least 10 feet from the bus. Drivers approaching from all directions are required to stop, unless they encounter a school bus stopping on the opposite side of a divided highway clearly separated by a physical barrier, such as a grassy median, guide rail, or concrete barrier. School buses activate flashing yellow lights to indicate they will be coming to a stop. When drivers approach a school bus with flashing yellow lights, they should slow down and be prepared to stop.

Drivers should also slow to 15 miles per hour in school zones and remain alert for children walking or biking near roadways.

Parents and students can also help improve safety by arriving at bus stops early, staying away from the roadway, crossing in front of the bus where the driver can see them, and never retrieving dropped items near the bus.

PennDOT encourages everyone to stay attentive, eliminate distractions, and do their part to ensure students travel to and from school safely.

For additional safety tips for school bus drivers, parents, and students visit

School Bus Safety

08/03/2026

Job opportunity in Butler county!

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Open House for Full-Time and Winter Maintenance Positions in Butler County

PennDOT Announces Open House for Full-Time and Winter Maintenance Positions in Butler County

Indiana, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is hosting an open house for full-time maintenance and seasonal winter maintenance operations in Butler County.

Join us at our PennDOT Butler County Open House on August 14, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 351 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001. Positions are available for full-time and seasonal Equipment Operators.

For Full-time Equipment Operators, duties during the summer include traffic control, maintenance on state roadways such as patching, drainage repair, seal coat, bridge repair, mowing and shoulder cutting. Duties during the winter include snow removal, traffic control, maintenance on state roadways, and truck unloading. CDL Medical Certification and Drug/Alcohol testing are required for operators. Salary is $23.46 per hour.

For seasonal Equipment Operators, duties during the winter season include snow removal, traffic control, maintenance on state roadways, and truck unloading. CDL Medical Certification and Drug/Alcohol testing are required for operators. Salary is $23.46 per hour.

Seasonal positions lasting from roughly September through April, but there are frequent opportunities to obtain a permanent full-time position. Positions may require rotating shifts, including evening and overnight hours during peak winter operations. Weekend and holiday work may also be necessary to support public safety.

Those interested in a position with PennDOT are encouraged to attend the open house to learn more about the opportunities currently available. County employees will be on-hand to answer questions and assist those interested with employment applications. Attendees to the event will be able to apply, interview and road test (if eligible). Please bring two forms of ID – one of which needs to be a valid drivers license.

Butler County PennDOT will also be attending the Butler Farm Show from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM August 10 through 15, 2026. County employees will be on-hand to answer questions and assist those interested in applying.

To view current positions and to apply, visit www.employment.pa.gov. Click on Open Jobs under Employment then click on Open to Public. To see PennDOT jobs only, click on Filter, Department and Department of Transportation. The search results can also be filtered by county. Seasonal positions are listed as Multi-County, PA.

Those interested in employment with District 10 can contact the district office at 724-357-3208 or call 724-284-8800 for more information.

Subscribe to PennDOT news in in Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Indiana, and Jefferson counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District10.

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07/30/2026

Hello residents of Connoquenessing Borough.

Should you need assistance, office hours are Tuesday and Thursday 9 am to noon. The Borough works hard to return calls swiftly. You can also email at [email protected].

The Borough Building is within Connoquenessing Park off Constitution and is in the blue building. The entrance is around the back.

Should you need to drop off any payments or forms, there is a black dropbox to the right of the door.

Attached is a photo of the Borough building and entrance for anyone unaware of our location.

07/23/2026

To reserve a shelter for a picnic, reunion, birthday or family event, please check the Borough calendar to see if a date is available. If you are looking to reserve for 2027, call Connoquenessing Borough Office at 724-789-9097 to check dates because some are already reserved.

Here is the form:

https://connoquenessingboro.com/parksrules-and-resrvations/shelter-rental-form/

Here is the Borough Calendar:

https://connoquenessingboro.com/events_calendar/

06/30/2026

Residents, please be aware:

Local Earned Income Tax Reminder Notices

Berkheimer is mailing reminder notices to residents who may still need to file a 2025 Local Earned Income Tax return or provide information about their filing status.

If you receive a notice, please review it and respond to Berkheimer promptly. Most matters can be resolved by following the instructions included in the notice. For more information or assistance, visit hab-inc.com or email [email protected].

Check out our new easy filing option for individuals!

06/30/2026

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Railroad Crossing Replacement on New Castle Road in Zelienople

Indiana, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing a short-term closure on Route 288 in Zelienople Borough, Butler County as Vision Industries performs railroad crossing work on behalf of Bufalo and Pittsburgh Railroad.

July 9 at 7:00 AM through July 13 at 6:30 PM. Route 288 (New Castle Road) will be closed at the railroad crossing located between Market Street and Halstead Boulevard. Work is weather dependent.

To detour from the west side of the railroad tracks drivers will travel south on Route 288 and turn left onto Route 588. Turn left onto Hartzel School Road. Turn left onto Route 68. Turn left onto Route 19 and turn left onto Route 288.

To detour from the east side of the railroad tracks drivers will travel east on Route 288. Turn right onto Route 19. Turn right onto Route 68. Turn right onto Hartzell School Road. Turn right onto Route 588 and turn right on Route 288.

Drivers can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a free smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local alerts on X.

06/28/2026

Residents and visitors to Connoquenessing Park on Constitution Avenue.

Please obey the law and pick up your dog p**p. There have been far too many piles left within the park.

If you wish to continue to enjoy the ability to bring your dog to the park, please pick it up. There are cameras and if we see someone leaving their dogs waste, we will contact you and there may be fines involved.

06/18/2026

Residents and drivers please be advised.

06/16/2026

The Borough has a beautiful park off Constitution avenue that offers so many amenities. A walking trail, 2 shelters, playground and more are available to residents.

A mid March windstorm that effected many, also impacted our park with a downed tree hitting the park bathrooms.

The bathrooms are repaired and updated now for use thanks to Borough Council actions and the prompt contractor.

06/12/2026

Hello! This is the new page for Connoquenessing Borough, PA and has been set up for information only for residents. This is a brand new page and the Borough will use this as an additional tool to keep residents up to date on upcoming events within the Borough.