This page serves as an "educational clearinghouse" for information that may be of use to Township residents and that is not found elsewhere on the website. Citizens are encouraged to check back from time to time as the page will receive periodic updates.
Stormwater
Antis Township is preventing stormwater pollution through a stormwater management program. This program addresses stormwater pollution from construction, new development, illegal dumping to the storm sewer system, and pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices in municipal operations. The PA Department of Environmental Protection has published an informational pamphlet called "When It Rains, It Drains" as an educational tool on stormwater. To view and/or print this pamphlet, you may click HERE.
There is also an informative PowerPoint Presentation on the MS4 program that you can view by clicking HERE. (Microsoft PowerPoint required for veiwing). |
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Northern Altoona Access Project
| The Northern Altoona Access Project is a PENNDOT road project designed to connect north Altoona and the surrounding communities with I-99. The project area will extend from the Juniata area, Fourth Ave., north to Riggles Gap Road (SR 4018) east to I-99. |
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Buy Recycled Products
| Recycling helps preserve our environment, supports our economy and can save you money. The best way to really make recycling work is for everyone to use recycled products and packaging. To learn more about recycled products or to view a copy of the Recycled Products Guide, you may click HERE. |
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Local Gasoline Prices
Does the high price of gas have you down? Click HERE to go to a website and enter your zip code to locate the best gas prices in your area.
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Blair County Street Naming and Addressing Guidelines
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The Blair County Department of Emergency Services has
developed a set of guidelines that establish addressing
standards, which will ensure timely and efficient provision of services to the residents and businesses of Blair County.
The Township Supervisors encourage all residents to
read and consider implementing these standards.
Click HERE to view a copy of the guidelines.
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Act 3 of 2008 - Open Records Law
Act 3 of 2008 was signed into law by Governor Edward G. Rendell on February 14, 2008. The new Law went into effect on January 1, 2009. The law provides for certain changes that effect access to public information. To read a copy of the law please click HERE.
One of the changes to the Open Records Law was the creation of the office of Office of Open Records in Pennsylvania. To learn more about the office and to read more information regarding the public right to know you may visit the Office of Open Records website be clicking HERE.
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American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009
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The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, also know as The Federal Stimuls Bill, was signed into law in early 2009.
To learn more about the "Stimulus Bill" go to the federal website: www.recovery.gov.
Click HERE to read an update on how the stimulus money has been spent in Pennsylvania. |
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Act 132 of 2008 - Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act
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The Homeowner Consumer Protection Act (Act 132 of 2008) goes into effect on July 1, 2009. The law was written in an attempt to protect consumers from unscrupulous contractors who they may unknowingly hire to perform home improvements on their residential properties (when the total cash price of the work exceeds $500).
Contractors must register with the State Attorney General’s Office by July 1, 2009 and renew the certification every two years. The law provides criminal penalties for violation of the Act. Contractors will be issued a certificate and registration number, which must be displayed in all advertisements, contracts, estimates and proposals with consumers in the Commonwealth.
To learn more about Act 132 you may visit the Attorney General's website be clicking HERE.
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