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
 



Walking Can Be Fun!
 

Danny Holiga Memorial Golf Scholarship

 


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



Upcoming Community Bus Trips!
 



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: 724-346-0419

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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
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