Amity Township Erie County

06/04/2026

05/26/2026

The Erie County Department of Planning and Community Development is seeking an intern for the summer. The candidate must be 18 years old and should have some community planning related interests. Attached is a flier to share. The link is to the actual posting where they will apply https://careers.eriecountypa.gov/job-description/?post_id=5750

Please share with any who might be interested. We are excited to offer this opportunity and look forward to working with them to increase their Planning related skill and knowledge.

Some of the subspecialities in the department: land development, parks and trails, recycling, transportation, housing rehab, coastal zone management, bluff recession prevention. If you know people 18 and older with these interests, please prompt them to check out the link and flier.

05/14/2026

AMITY TOWNSHIP MEETING AGENDA
May 18, 2026
CALL TO ORDER - TIME: __________ Pledge to the Flag
Board Members Present: Darrell Kimmy, Robert O’Neil, Anne Majewski
Planning Commission Members Present: _______________________________________
Zoning Hearing Board Members Present: _______________________________________
Zoning Officer Present: _______________________________________________________
Members of the Public Present: ________________________________________________
Rep. Jake Banta – greeting and intro to Township Officials. Discuss LSA Application and tour
of township building.
COMMENTS:
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APPROVAL OF APRIL 27, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
Additions or corrections________________________________________________________
Motion - Anne_____, Rob_____, Skip _____
Second - Anne_____, Rob____, Skip _______
SUBDIVISION PLANS FOR APPROVAL: None
REPORTS
Road Report: Rob
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Financial Report: See attached
NEW BUSINESS
1. Ken Watkins has expressed interest in becoming our Zoning Officer. He was unable to
attend today – he is attending a wedding out of town. Motion to approve Ken Watkins as
Amity Township Zoning Officer and Flood Plain Administrator.
Motion - Anne_____, Rob_____, Skip _____
Second - Anne_____, Rob____, Skip _______
2. Update on Wattsburg Hose Company: The township received a certified letter from AG
5/11/26 stating that State Aid is being withheld due to lack of receipts for $16,093 worth
of invoices. Anne has gathered most of them. She was supposed to send me some to
make phone calls. Will update on resolution. The fire dept did meet with Birch Creek
project on Rt 8 and toured the facility. They were basically told to not touch the
equipment and only contain. The company will have a representative meet on site if
something goes wrong.
3. Resolution 2026-10 – to approve the shared expenses for mowing and plowing at
Wattsburg Hose Company. Contingent on other municipalities’ participation.
Motion - Anne_____, Rob_____, Skip _____
Second - Anne_____, Rob____, Skip _______
4. Supervisors to sign letter to Melzer for Notice of Award of diesel fuel bid through
EACOG.
5. Review Memorandum from French Creek Energy LLC about community agreement.
Discussion:
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6. Discuss date for planning meeting among Supervisors for long range road and equipment.
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7. Supervisor’s review and initial bank statements.
Motion to pay the bills and adjourn the meeting. The next regular meeting is June 15 ,
2026 @ 4 pm.
Motion - Anne_____, Rob____, Skip _____
Second -Anne_____, Rob_____, Skip _______
Adjourned Time: ________
______________________
Anne Majewski - Secretary

05/12/2026

Daytime Work Planned for Interstate 90 in Girard Township



Oil City, PA – Continuing work to improve Interstate 90 will require daytime work to replace portions of pavement near multiple bridges between mile marker 11 and mile marker 14 in Girard Township, Erie County.

Construction is expected to begin May 13, 2026, weather permitting, and is expected to be completed by May 15, 2026.

Drivers should be alert for lane restrictions during daytime hours and anticipate travel delays during active work hours.

The work is being completed in connection with the repairs being made between mile marker 18 and mile marker 23.

Additional information on the work happening on Interstate 90 is available online at www.pa.gov/DOTDistrict1 under the View District 1 Projects link.

PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways 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 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties at www.pa.gov/DOTDistrict1.

Information about infrastructure in District 1, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D1Results. Find PennDOT’s planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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District 1

05/08/2026

PennDOT Announces Erie County Maintenance Schedule



Oil City, PA – Erie County Maintenance Manager James Shaut today announced the following county maintenance schedule for the week of May 11, 2026, for roadways maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).



PennDOT crews at facilities throughout District 1, which includes Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango and Warren counties, complete a large scope of work on more than 3,600 miles of roadway throughout the year to help provide an efficient transportation system. Additional information about different PennDOT Maintenance Activities, including those listed in the table below, is available at www.pa.gov/PennDOT.



All work is weather dependent.



The Erie County maintenance schedule is:




Activity

Municipalities

State Route

Common Road Name

Manual Patching

Summit Township

North East Township

Lawrence Park Township

Lawrence Park Township

Girard Township

SR 0019

SR 0089

SR 0955

SR 4027

SR 0018

Route 19

Route 89

Route 955

Water Street

Route 18

Brush Cutting

North East Township

Harborcreek Township

Summit Township

Fairview Township

Girard Township

Springfield Township

Washington Township

Franklin Township

McKean Township

City of Erie

SR 0090

SR 0090

SR 0090

SR 0090

SR 0090

SR 0090

SR 0079

SR 0079

SR 0079

SR 0079

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Interstate 79

Interstate 79

Interstate 79

Interstate 79

Bridge Repair

Washington Township

SR 3006

Route 6N

Bridge Cleaning

North East Township

SR 0090

Interstate 90

Ditching

Fairview Township

Fairview Township

Fairview Township

McKean Township

Millcreek Township

Union Township

Amity Township

SR 4004

SR 4006

SR 4007

SR 4011

SR 4011

SR 2017

SR 2017

Water Street

Heidler Road

Bear Creek Road

Grubb Road

Grubb Road

Lyons Road

Lyons Road

Shoulder Cutting

North East Township

SR 0005

Route 5



Fill dirt left over from PennDOT maintenance operations may be available to property owners who request the material, have accessible property near work areas, and submit a completed M-666 packet.



Additional information on the maintenance schedule or the M-666 form is available by contacting the Erie County Maintenance Office at 814-871-4411.



PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.



Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties at www.pa.gov/DOTDistrict1.



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05/05/2026

Correction - The Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, May 13th at 6 pm!

05/01/2026

PennDOT Announces Erie County Maintenance Schedule



Oil City, PA – Erie County Maintenance Manager James Shaut today announced the following county maintenance schedule for the week of May 4, 2026, for roadways maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).



PennDOT crews at facilities throughout District 1, which includes Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango and Warren counties, complete a large scope of work on more than 3,600 miles of roadway throughout the year to help provide an efficient transportation system. Additional information about different PennDOT Maintenance Activities, including those listed in the table below, is available at www.pa.gov/PennDOT.



All work is weather dependent.



The Erie County maintenance schedule is:




Activity

Municipalities

State Route

Common Road Name

Litter Pickup

North East Township

Harborcreek Township

Summit Township

Fairview Township

Girard Township

Springfield Township

SR 0090

SR 0090

SR 0090

SR 0090

SR 0090

SR 0090

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Brush Cutting

North East Township

Harborcreek Township

Summit Township

Fairview Township

Girard Township

Springfield Township

SR 0090

SR 0090

SR 0090

SR 0090

SR 0090

SR 0090

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Bridge Repair

Washington Township

SR 3006

Route 6N

Bridge Cleaning

Girard Township

North East Township

SR 0090

SR 0090

Interstate 90

Interstate 90

Ditching

Girard Township

Washington Township

Union Township

Amity Township

Concord Township

SR 0018

SR 0098

SR 2017

SR 2017

SR 2010

Route 18

Route 98

Lyons Road

Lyons Road

Concord Road

Shoulder Cutting

Harborcreek Township

North East Township

North East Township

SR 1006

SR 1008

SR 1013

Mooreheadville Road

Sidehill Road

Williams Road

Manual Patching

Summit Township

North East Township

Girard Township

Venango Township

SR 0019

SR 0089

SR 0018

SR 0008

Route 19

Route 89

Route 18

Route 8

Crack Sealing

Springfield Township

Girard Township

Fairview Township

SR 0005

SR 0005

SR 0005

Route 5

Route 5

Route 5



Fill dirt left over from PennDOT maintenance operations may be available to property owners who request the material, have accessible property near work areas, and submit a completed M-666 packet.



Additional information on the maintenance schedule or the M-666 form is available by contacting the Erie County Maintenance Office at 814-871-4411.



PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.



Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties at www.pa.gov/DOTDistrict1.



Find PennDOT news for the northwest region on X or Facebook.

04/30/2026

Question? For Emergency Management purposes - are there any residents in Amity Township that are hearing impaired requiring special alert notifications, non-English speaking residents, residents requiring ambulance assistance or other disabled residents if there were a need for evacuation or emergency services? Please contact me at the office 814-438-2296 or email information to [email protected]

04/30/2026

The Amity Township Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the township building.

04/29/2026

Please note that Amity Township has a new Tax Collector this year - Ken Dernar! His address is 14722 Route 8, Union City. He does have a lock box at the house for you to put your payments in. Please do not leave your bill with Karen Chaffee! Thank you!