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1. What are the various meeting times for the City Council, Zoning Hearing Board, etc.?

Meeting times for the various boards, commissions, and committees of Lower Burrell are as follows:

• City Council Agenda Meeting: 1st Monday of each month at 7 pm  
• City Council Meeting: 2nd Monday of each month at 7 pm 
• Municipal Authority: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm 
• Parks Commission: 4th Monday of each month at 7 pm
• Planning Commission: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm
• Recycling Task Force: 2nd Wednesday in March, June, September and December at 7 pm
• Zoning Hearing Board: 3rd Monday of each month at 7 pm

Any exceptions to the above schedule are noted on the City Calendar found on our Homepage/

To view or download a printable version of the current schedule, visit the Boards and Commissions page.

2. What are the hours at City Hall and the Treasurer's Office?

9 am to 5 pm weekdays, except holidays. Secured mail drops are located in the Lobby of the Treasurer’s Office and Outside City Hall for after hours use.

3. How do I get to Lower Burrell and City Hall?

Lower Burrell is located approximately 20 to 25 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.

From Pittsburgh

• Take Route 28N to Exit 14
• Continue forward through the next 2 traffic lights
• Cross the Tarentum-New Kensington Bridge
• Turn left at the 3rd traffic light

City Hall

• Proceed on Leechburg Road through 2 traffic lights
• Approximately 0.6 miles after the 2nd traffic light, turn right on Schreiber Street

From Greensburg

• Take Route 66N to Route 366W, to Route 56W, to Route 366W to next traffic light
• Turn right on Leechburg Road, approximately 1.2 miles
• Turn right on Schreiber Street

Online Directions

To obtain online driving directions, access the City Hall page of our directory.

4. Who is the Animal Control Officer and how do I reach them?

The Animal Control Officer of Lower Burrell is Hoffman Kennels, who can be reached by calling 724-468-5505.

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1. What taxi service is in the area?

Byers Taxi Service, Inc.
Phone: 724-567-5664

2. What is the "Call Before You Dig" number?

The telephone number to "Call Before You Dig" is 800-242-1776.

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1. How do I get to Burrell Lake Park and how do I rent a pavilion or Fisher Hall?

Burrell Lake Park is located off of Delberta Road: follow Puckety Church Road past the middle school and high school, and follow the posted signs to reach the park. You may also visit the Burrell Lake Park page to obtain online driving directions and view a video tour of Fisher Hall.

A pavilion or Fisher Hall may be rented by using CivicRec through the new website.

2. How do I get to K-9 Officer Derek Kotecki Memorial Park?

K-9 Officer Derek Kotecki Memorial Park is located on Wildlife Lodge Road. There are 2 different directions to the park:

1. Turn on to Wildlife Lodge Road and drive past Burrell Plaza to the park on the left
2. Exit Leechburg Road onto Edgecliff Road, proceed to the bottom and make a right turn; the park is on the right

For online driving directions, you may also visit the K-9 Officer Derek Kotecki Memorial Park page.

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1. Do senior citizens get any discount on property taxes?

After the City, county and school property taxes are paid, you can apply for a Property Tax Rebate from the state the following year.

2. If my son or daughter goes to college, do they have to pay Per Capita Tax?

Any resident 18 and over pays $15 as long as they still keep their residency in Lower Burrell.

3. How can senior citizens be exempt for Per Capita Tax?

You can apply for an exemption form from the Burrell Senior High School business office. The exemption is based on age (65 years or older) and income, which is under $10,000. A disability can also exempt to you, however, it is at the discretion of the Burrell School District upon request.

4. Do I have to pay a sewer bill even if my water is shut off? If I have a rental property and it is empty, do I have to pay sewer rental?

Yes, You will not be billed for any consumption, but must continue to pay the minimum base rate based on meter size.

5. If I do not work but I received a form for Earned Income, do I still have to file?

Anyone who receives a form has to file, even if they do not work.

6. Do I have to pay Earned Income?

Any resident employed has to pay Earned Income regardless of age. The rate is 1%.

7. Are interest, unemployment and pensions taxable for Earned Income?

No, none of the items listed in this question are taxable.

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1. What is the phone number of the Westmoreland County Bureau of Elections?

The county Bureau of Elections can be reached by calling 724-830-3150.

2. Where do I vote?

We recommend using the PA Department of State Find Your Polling Place website to find out where you should go to cast your vote.

3. Where can I register to vote and where can I obtain an absentee ballot?

Voter registration and Absentee Ballot information is available on the Westmoreland County website Elections page.