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Welcome, residents... we're glad you're here!
Hermitage offers the advantages of small-town living with the cultural and recreational opportunities of large cities - theater, dining, museums, and professional sports - close by. There are eight colleges and universities located in the immediate area and an additional twenty located within 75 miles of Hermitage. Hermitage is also home to many unique shops and offers
a great sense of community and cultural heritage.
NEW INFORMATION
Summer 2010 Newsletter
(July 8th, 2010)

United
States Census 2010 - It's In Our Hands!

Mercer County
Crime Solvers TEXT-A-TIP

Residential
Solid Waste & Recycling Collection

Neighborhood
Investment Program (updated September 1st, 2010)

Hermitage
Athletic Fields Complex Project - S. Darby Road

New
Pennsylvania Mortgage Rescue Initiatives Announced
Foreclosure, Re-financing & Predatory Lending Assistance

Pennsylvania
COMPASS Website
COMPASS is an online application for Pennsylvanians to apply for
many health and human service programs

Pennsylvania
Recovery Website - www.recovery.pa.gov


Upcoming Adult Workshops & Classes
HERMITAGE CRAFTERS CLUB
This group meets monthly to share ideas and learn new crafting techniques.
During each session the members work on different crafts.
Dates: First Wednesday of each month
Time: 10:00 am
Cost: Membership is free (pay per session for supplies)
Location: Hermitage Municipal Building, Room 301, 800 N. Hermitage Road,
Hermitage, PA
ADULT LINE DANCE (Min. 20/Max. 35)
Intermediate: You’re invited to join a group of adults who enjoy learning the
newest line dances! We will also review favorites like “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”
and “Watermelon Crawl”, along with many others. You must have recent line dance
experience, please, no beginners in this class. Bring a friend or come alone,
just make sure you wear comfortable shoes.
Beginner: Have you always wanted to learn some basic line dances like “The
Electric Slide” and “The Strut” along with many others? Here’s your chance. So
bring a friend or come alone. Either way you will have fun learning new dances!
We will dance to a variety of music, and steps will be reviewed each week. No
previous dance experience needed, just wear comfortable shoes.
Dates: Thursdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27 & June 3, 10
Time: Beginner: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Intermediate: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Former Hermitage Middle School
Instructors: Dori Yez
Cost: $25

BRIDGE
REALLY ROCKS for BEGINNER & JUNIOR PLAYERS!
(Maximum class size is 14.)
Do you like being competitive? Do you like meeting new kids and having fun? Then
BRIDGE might be just the card game for you. It takes about one week to learn the
basics, after which your game will keep getting better and better.
And as a bonus, bridge has been known to improve scores on standardized tests
and to increase memory and logic skills. It is a challenging game with lots of
teamwork and strategy required. Learn bridge this summer; then, enjoy it for a
lifetime! Financial scholarships are available.
Instructors: Katie Ekker, Helen Dunn, Carolyn Stevenson
Fee: $15
Location: Hermitage City Building
Lessons: July 26-30 Daily from 10:00 am - Noon
Practice & Play: Every Thursday until school starts
BUHL FARM POOL PASS
Hermitage residents are now able to purchase 2010 Season Passes for the Buhl
Park Outdoor Pool at a discount. Season rates are as follows:
• Family - $45 - includes up to 2 adults & dependent children in the same
household through high school
• Adult - $30 - 18 years of age and above
• Youth - $20 - Ages 5 through Grade 12
Residents of Hermitage must show proof of address at time of purchase. Passes
are available at the Hermitage Municipal Building, 800 N. Hermitage Road,
between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. daily, Monday through Friday. Pool
schedules And regulations available at time of purchase.
* Please note: All TSS/Wraparound Workers will be required to purchase a
separate
individual Adult pass.
DISCOUNTED AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS
Click here for a complete list of 2010 tickets and prices!
Cedar Point • Hershey Park
Idlewild & Soak Zone • Kennywood
Pittsburgh Zoo • Sandcastle
Sesame Place • Waldameer Park
More information will be posted soon. Call (724) 981-0800 for more
details.
2010 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - BUHL PARK
Wednesday, June 16 - 6:30 pm
Buhl Park Concert Band |
Wednesday, July 7 - 6:30 pm
Lawrence County Band |
Sunday, August 1 - 6:00 pm
Performance of Cinderella |
Sunday, June 20 - 6:00 pm
Beatle Mania Magic |
Sunday, July 11 -6:00 pm
Del Sinchak |
Wednesday, August 4 - 6:30 pm
Youngstown Community Band |
Sunday, June 20 - 6:00 pm
Beatle Mania Magic |
Wednesday, July 14 - 6:30 pm
Fred Boles |
Sunday, August 8 - 6:00 pm
Wrangler Band |
Wednesday, June 23 - 6:30 pm
Kalico |
Sunday, July 18 - 6:00 pm
Mercer County Community Band |
Wednesday, August 11 - 6:00 pm
Frankie & The Sensations |
Sunday, June 27 - 6:00 pm
State Street Jazz |
Wednesday, July 21 - 6:30 pm
County Mayo |
Sunday, August 15 - 6:00 pm
Pipe Dreams |
Wednesday, June 30 - 6:30 pm
Music by Pump Boys & Dinettes |
Sunday, July 25 - 6:00 pm
Canfield Community Band |
Sunday, August 22 - 6:00 pm
Allegheny Drifters |
Sunday, July 4 - 6:00 pm
Shaken Not Stirred |
Wednesday, July 28 - 6:30 pm
2nd Avenue Project |
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July 8th Update

New Web Tool Allows Pennsylvanians to Check Status of Property Tax/Rent
Rebates
www.papropertytaxrelief.com
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and
older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18
and older. The program expansion increased the income limit from $15,000 to
$35,000 (which excludes half of Social Security income) for homeowners and
raises the maximum rebate for both homeowners and renters from $500 to $650. The
income limit for renters is $15,000.
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS are now being accepted for the payment of all real
estate taxes in the City of Hermitage. There will be a 3% charge to your credit
card account from the processing company for using this service.
• On-line payment: Go to
www.officialpayments.com and follow the instructions on the website. The
jurisdiction code for the Hermitage School District real estate tax is 7505
and the jurisdiction code for the County
City of Hermitage real estate tax is 7502.
• Pay by phone: Call 1-800-2PAYTAX
(1-800-272-9829). Be sure to have your tax card and all proper information
available.
BUSINESS LICENSE TAX is due by April 15. If this tax is not paid by April
15 a $25.00 penalty is assessed. The 2010 City of Hermitage Business License Tax
form and instructions are available for download at the City website,
www.hermitage.net.
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to call our office at
724-347-4472 and we will be pleased to assist you.
2010 City
of Hermitage Business License Tax Return Form & Instructions NEW
If you have any questions, feel free to call our office at 724-347-4472, and we
will be pleased to assist you.
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If you are interested in frontage storm sewer piping on your property,
please review the following information and contact the Street Department at
(724) 342-0210 for more information.
Frontage
Storm Sewerage Piping Policy & Standard Operating Procedure
Commercial Centers & Shopping Opportunities:
The Shenango Valley Mall, with over 50 specialty shops

Reyers, the World's Largest Shoe Store

Kraynak's, "your store for all seasons" with regionally recognized Christmas and Easter displays

Close proximity to the Prime Outlets Grove City, one of the largest retail manufacturers' outlets in the county with over 140 shops
Candy shops and chocolate factories, including the famous Daffin's Candies and Philadelphia Candies

VisitMercerCountyPA.com for a complete list of local and nearby shopping
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Useful Phone Numbers:
HOSPITALS:
Sharon Regional Health System: 724-983-3911
UPMC Horizon Hospital (Farrell): 724-981-3500
UPMC Horizon Hospital (Greenville): 724-588-2100
HUMAN SERVICE HOTLINES:
Pittsburgh Poison Control Center: 412-681-6669 or 1-800-222-1222
Child Abuse Hotline (Childline & Abuse Registry): 1-800-932-0313
Consumer Protection Agency of Mercer County: 724-342-6222
TRANSPORTATION:
Mercer Co. Community Transit: 724-981-6222
Shenango Valley Public Transit: 724-981-1561
For bus schedule information, please call the numbers above.
TIME AND TEMPERATURE: 724-347-7751
UTILITIES:
Tri-County Industries (Trash & Recycling):
(724) 662-2510
Time Warner (Cable): 724-347-5839
National Fuel Gas
Emergency: 1-800-444-3130
Inquiries: 1-800-365-3234
Penn Power Company
Automated Outage Report Line: 1-888-544-4877
Customer Service/Emergencies: 1-800-720-3600
Aqua America Pennsylvania, Inc.
Emergency and After Hours: 724-347-7418
Billing and Inquiries: 724-981-1200
Sanitary Sewer Rental: 724-981-0800
Verizon Telephone
Residential Services/Billing: 1-800-660-2215
Order Directories: 1-800-888-8448
HERMITAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT: 724-981-8750
Grades K-12: ext. 5000
Business Office: 724-981-1675
Superintendent: 724-981-1675
Grades 3-4: ext. 4000
Grades 5-6: ext. 3000
Grades 7-8: ext. 2000
Grades 9-12: ext. 1000
Bus Schedule Information: 724-981-1675
HERMITAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 724-346-0419Back to Top
Links for residents:
Frequently Asked Questions

City Informational
Flyers - City Information, Police, Burning Regulations, Street
Addressing

Calendar of events - Special events in Hermitage you can attend.

Business and civil organizations - Get involved in the community!

Public Meetings

Parks and recreation - Hermitage offers
unparalleled access to recreational activities.

Trash pick-up / recycling info

Tax forms, information, and contact information
WAGE TAX :
REAL ESTATE TAX

The City of Hermitage's Code of Ordinances

City
of Hermitage Housing Rehabilitation Program

Public
Notices / Legal Ads

Download City Forms / Permit Packets

City of Hermitage Open Records Policy

Hermitage Voting District Map

Hermitage Volunteer Fire
Department

Burning Regulations

Street Addressing Regulations

Mercer County Community Transit

Shenango Valley Shuttle Service

Hermitage
School District

Greater Mercer County
Association of Realtors - Links to area realtors.

City of
Hermitage Local & Regional Maps

LOCAL MOVIE
THEATERS -
Shenango
Valley Cinemas :
Carmike Hermitage Plaza 8

View the Hermitage Promotional Video

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City of Hermitage, 800 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, Pennsylvania 16148
Phone: 724-981-0800. Fax: 724-981-2008. www.hermitage.net
All listings and artwork are Copyright © 2010 by City of Hermitage or links. Disclaimer
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