Latest Borough News
State of Emergency in effect through Sunday, February 1
The local state of emergency for Ligonier Borough will remain in effect through Sunday, February 1st at 3:00 pm. During this time there may be sanitation removal delays. Also, cold temperatures and uncleared walkways may impede postal services. Please check any empty homes or businesses for frozen pipes. If you have any issues, please contact the Borough Offices or the 911 non-emergency number 724-836-1551. As always, if it is a true emergency, dial 911 directly.
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Borough Resident needed for Stormwater Authority
Ligonier Borough is looking for a resident to fill a vacancy on the Stormwater Authority Board. Letters of interest can be emailed to Jan Shaw at office@ligonierborough.com.
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 State of Emergency - Ligonier Borough
Mayor Tom Freeman has declared a local state of emergency due to hazardous winter storm conditions. All municipal departments and emergency services are authorized to take necessary actions to ensure public safety.
Residents are urged to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Local businesses, however, may reopen. At this time, local streets are passable, so please continue to use caution when driving.
This State of Emergency went into effect Sunday, January 25 and is in effect until further notice. Please see the attached documents for the official declaration.
Stay safe and warm!
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Ligonier Borough is looking for a resident willing to serve on the following committees:
UCC Appeals Board Member/Solicitor also needed
Shade Tree Commission Member
Planning Commission Member
Joint Comprehensive Plan Member
Please contact the Borough Office if interested.
Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026ATTENTION ALL LIGONIER BOROUGH PROPERTY OWNERS
It is the responsibility of ALL Ligonier Borough property owners to keep their sidewalks free and clear of all debris, including ICE and SNOW according to:
Ligonier Borough Ordinance 582, Article I Streets and Sidewalks, Section 135-3 Responsibility of Property Owner.
Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2025Posted Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Friendship Park Restrooms Closed for the Season
As of Monday, November 3, 2025, Friendship Park restrooms are closed for the season.
Posted Monday, November 3, 2025Project Lifesaver is now available in Westmoreland County! See the link below for valuable information.
Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Stormwater Authority -Articles of Incorporation
https://ligonierborough.com/pdf/draft%20Articles%20of%20Incorporation%20Stormwater%20Authority.pdf
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2025Meter Feeder has notified Ligonier Borough that effective July 1, 2025 they are increasing their fees to use the app. The Borough does not recieve any additional fees and the fine amounts have not changed. The meters remain at .25 for half hour; .10 for 12 minutes and .5 for 6 minutes.
Posted Monday, June 2, 2025 West'md County's Lead Paint Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Program
Please keep all trash receptacles secured with lids and remove outdoor food sources; dog and cat food to deter any unwelcomed visitors.
Posted Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Ligonier Borough Committee Vacancies
Ligonier Borough is looking for several interested residents to fill positions on both the Planning Commision and the Shade Tree Commission. If interested please contact the Borough office @ 724-238-9852 or via email ligonierboro@comcast.net
Posted Friday, August 9, 2024 Stormwater PowerPoint Presentation
Sign Up for Code RED Emergency Notification Service
Ligonier Borough residents are encouraged to sign up for Code RED a free emergency notification service provided to Westmoreland County residents to notify them of emergency information through:
* Phone Calls
* Text Messages
* Emails
* Social Media
* Code Red Mobile App
To sign up follow the linke below:
https://www.westmorelandcountypa.gov/2749/CodeRED-Emergency-Notifications
Posted Monday, June 17, 2024
Resident(s) Needed to fill vacancies
Ligonier Borough is looking for a Borough resident to fill the following vacancies:
Zoning Hearing Board
Shade Tree Commission
Please contact the Borough office at 724-238-9852 or email ligonierboro@comcast.net
Posted Monday, June 17, 2024The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County System Upgrade has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, January 10, 2024 beginning at 8am.
Posted Tuesday, January 9, 2024The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC) will be doing a system upgrade Tuesday, January 9th beginning @ 8am. Areas affected are Bunger Street from Dice to Village Court and Plum from Village Court to Dice. The upgrade will take between 4-6 hours. Customers may experience low water pressure to no water.
Posted Monday, January 8, 2024 LVHC#1 is looking for New Member Volunteers
Ligonier Valley Hose Co. #1 is looking for new member volunteers. Anyone interested may call the fire station @ 724-238-2016, check out their Facebook page or see any firefighter for information. You may come to a meeting; LVHC#1 meets every Monday at 6:30pm at the station.
Not everyone needs to fight fires as there are many different jobs you can do to help the fire department and our commmunity.
Posted Thursday, October 12, 2023 Ligonier Borough Zoning / Code Enforcement
Ligonier Borough Zoning / Code Enforcement is now being handled by Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency.
Phone: 814-471-0424
Emal: info@lmiagency.org
Website: www.lmiagency.org
Laurel Municipal Inspection Agency is also able to handle UCC Inspections.
Nuisance Complaints must first be submitted to the Ligonier Borough office on the Borough's Nuisance Complaint Form.
Posted Thursday, August 31, 2023 Friendship Park Phase II Project
https://ligonierborough.com/Friendship%20Park%20Phase%20II%20Project.pdf
Posted Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Plan for Re-Establishing West'md Cty Magisterial Districts
We are interested in and value your opinions and input concerning the Fort Ligonier Days Festival. Please take a few moments and click on the link below to complete the survey:
Posted Wednesday, December 1, 2021Town Hall is looking for civic or municipal tenant(s) to occupy offices on the 2nd floor. The area available is approximately 2460 sq. ft. and broken into 7 offices of various sizes; a reception area, a conference room & a kitchenette. The space can be utilized by one large entity or numerous small ones.
An additional office space approximately 18'x19' with a connecting office of 9'x19' is available on the 1st floor of Town Hall.
Interested occupants meeting the municipal or civic criteria should call the Town Hall for further information. 724-238-9852.
Posted Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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