Upcoming Events

East Deer Township Summer Celebration
Saturday, August 20th at Memorial Park, 2-9 PM

We will be celebrating with East Deer Township at their Summer Celebration next Saturday, August 20th at East Deer Memorial Park (700 Front Street, Creighton PA 15030)! Come for the food, music, free pony rides, mega obstacle course, auction baskets, and much more! Our staff will be there with information and resources. See you there!

Good News

Highland II Reservoir Project Tour

I had the opportunity to tour the Highland II Reservoir's liner and cover replacement project - the biggest project of its type underway in the U.S. right now. I was proud to join my colleagues in supporting a PENNVEST loan to the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority for further rehabilitation projections on the Highland II Reservoir. Investing in the water infrastructure of this region is a huge priority for me. Ensuring that we have clean, safe drinking water without imposing rate hikes is absolutely crucial, especially as inflation and rising utility costs impact working families.

More information about the project:https://www.wtae.com/.../pwsa-pittsburgh-water.../40821846

More information about the loan:https://senatorlindseywilliams.com/pennvest-awards-over.../

Etna Community Day

We had a wonderful time at Etna’s Community Day on Saturday, August 6th! We shared a table with Representative Sara Innamorato and Etna Councilwoman and Senator Williams’ staffer, Jessica Semler. We had a great time seeing everyone enjoying the free swimming pool, games, conversations with organizations like the Etna Garden Club and the Boy Scouts of America, Laurel Highlands Council, exploring emergency vehicles, getting a picture with the Etna Police and Fire Department mascot Jax, and fun raffles and bingo. Thanks for coming out to celebrate your community and for stopping by our tent to talk!

Onala Recovery Center Overdose Response Training

Representative Sara Innamorato and I were honored to host an Onala Recovery Center Overdose Response Training at Roots of Faith on Saturday, August 6th afternoon in Sharpsburg. Attendees received life-saving training and education about using Narcan and eliminating the stigma around addiction. Judge Matt Rudzicki spoke about diversionary programs that help people with substance use disorder and keep them out of jail. Thank you to Roots of Faith, Onala Recovery Center, and everyone who showed up for this valuable training!

Small Business Resource Fair

Thank you to the Union Project, located at the nexus of the Highland Park, Morningside, and East Liberty neighborhoods, for providing the perfect location for our first Small Business Fair! Participants had a wide variety of resource organizations to connect with, including Honeycomb Credit, Innovation Works Inc., Bridgeway Capital Inc., and the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center. Everyone who attended the event said they found new information on a variety of business challenges.

We know small businesses are the engine of local economies and supporting them is one of our highest priorities! We will hold another event next year, so if you are a small business owner or know someone who is, please send us your ideas for what small businesses need by calling us at 412-364-0469 (Ross) or 724-224-2131 (Harrison) or emailing [email protected].

Aspinwall's Big Night Out

We had a great time at Aspinwall’s Big Night Out last Thursday! We enjoyed talking to residents at our table and seeing all of the community organizations, the fun activities for kids, yummy food trucks, and live bands. It was wonderful to join the neighborhood in supporting their emergency responders and celebrating this unique community!

Sheet Metal Apprentices Upgrade Ross Baseball Facilities

Thank you to Sheet Metal Workers Local 12 apprentices who just finished upgrading the Ross Township Scharmyn Park concession stand and dugouts for West View Ross Athletic Association! The project was made possible by a metal siding and roof panel donation from ATAS International Inc. The apprentices installed new metal trims, vertical siding panels that covered the old wood siding, and corrugated metal ceilings and reroofed three of the dugouts. The project gave the apprentices hands-on training and exposure to real-world obstacles they’re likely to encounter on future job sites.

Back in 2019 I was pleased to support a $500,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) capital improvement grant that was awarded to the Sheet Metal Workers Local 12 union hall and training facility in Harmar Township. It is great to see Local 12’s apprentices getting practical experience in the field and contributing to our local communities!

Senator Lindsey M. Williams Announces $500,000 Grant to Sheet Metal Workers Local 12, Harmar Township, PA - Senator Lindsey Williams

Annual Back to School Bash Backpack Drive this Saturday in Brackenridge!

Salvation Army Allegheny Valley Corps, Saturday, August 20th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

School starts in just a few weeks and children can get a free backpack filled with supplies this Saturday at the Salvation Army Allegheny Valley Corps & Community Center’s Annual Back to School Bash. The event will be held at The Salvation Army, 917 Brackenridge Ave., Brackenridge, PA 15014 on Saturday, August 20thfrom 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. A Highlands High School student will be helping out at the eventwhich will include a DJ, bouncy house, haircuts and much more!

You must sign up in advance to receive a backpack by stopping by the Salvation Army or calling them at 724-224-6310.

Allegheny County Healthcare Career Fair

Virtual, Tuesday, August 16th, 10-6 PM

Next Tuesday is the Allegheny County Healthcare Virtual Career Fair! Whether you’re beginning your career in healthcare or you have many years of experience, there could be a rewarding opportunity in public service waiting for you. Learn, network, and engage with county employees in the healthcare field and see the difference you can make.

You can learn more and register here: https://alleghenycounty.vfairs.com

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Bonus Rebates - Early September

Virtual, Tuesday, August 16th, 10-6 PM

If you are wondering when your Property Tax/Rent Rebate bonus rebate will arrive, the Department of Revenue (DOR) has announced that checks and direct deposit payments for the one-time bonus rebates will start in early September 2022. DOR is working as quickly as possible to ensure rebates are distributed in a timely manner.

Bonus Rebate is 70% of your original rebate amount.
Claimants do not need to take any additional action to receive their one-time bonus rebates. If you have already filed your rebate application for the 2021 claim year, the Department of Revenue will send your rebate automatically.
You will receive your one-time bonus rebate

You can read more about the bonus rebates at Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (pa.gov)

If you have questions about the bonus rebate or need help filing your 2021 application, call or email our office at: 412-364-0469 (Ross), 724-224-2131 (Natrona Heights), [email protected].

Young Ambassadors Needed to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful!

The Young Ambassadors Program is a new partnership with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Now accepting applications, the program was recommended in the Litter Action Plan and invites PA rising 10th- through 12th-grade students to help keep the PA clean.

Beginning September 2022, students will commit to nine months of service, including attending a virtual orientation, four virtual education and training workshops, up to two virtual networking events, organizing and participating in at least one community cleanup event through Pick Up Pennsylvania, and conducting one community education event targeting youth in the student's community and promoting participation on social media.

Applications can be found at Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania - Keep PA Beautiful!

You can learn more and register here: https://alleghenycounty.vfairs.com

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have by phone at 412-364-0469 (Ross Office), 724-224-2131 (Harrison Office) or by email at [email protected]. My staff will return your call/email within 24 hours (Monday-Friday).

Senator Lindsey Williams