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Breakfast with Santa
Avella Volunteer Fire DepartmentDecember 18, 20168:00 AM to 1:00 PMAll are Welcome! Bring your children to sit on Santa's lap or...
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Nov 16
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The Avella Area Community Association will be holding their annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 20, 2016, from...
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Jan 16
Declaration of Independence Newsletter Wins State Excellence Award
We are please to announce that Independence Township has recently won an award of Excellence for the Declaration of Independence Township...
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Independence Township
The official Facebook page for Independence Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
📢 Independence Township Meeting Update 📢![]()
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There will be no Legislative Meeting in April, as discussed during last month’s meeting.![]()
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🗓️ Our next meeting is scheduled for:![]()
👉 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM![]()
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🌐 Be sure to check out our website or newsletter calendar for April events—we’re regularly updating and adding new items to the website!![]()
🔗 independence.patownship.org/?page_id=76![]()
🔗https://independence.patownship.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DeclarationOfIndependence-WinterSpring-2026-1.pdf![]()
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Thank you for staying informed and involved in our community! 💙
Avella Community Day July 18, 2026 4p to 10p at Little A Town Arena.
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Please be cautious when burning over next several days![]()
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Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 8:11AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA![]()
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Elevated fire weather risks develop late this morning into the afternoon as relative humidity values drop between 20 and 30 percent while southwest wind gusts between 15 and 25 mph.![]()
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Conditions will improve northwest to southeast this evening as rain overspreads the region ahead of a passing cold front.![]()
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Please be mindful of open burning, cigarettes, and any machinery that may throw sparks as these can all start a wildfire very efficiently in these dry and breezy conditions. Please adhere to any local burn laws that may be in effect for your area.![]()
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© 2026 National Weather Service
IMPORTANT UPDATE: DATE POSTPONED: Due to some unforeseen personal circumstances, the Avella Wellness Center has POSTPONED the original date of their Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. ![]()
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They are committed to ensuring this special occasion includes all of their invited guests and community partners, the patience of the community is appreciated as the schedule is adjusted.![]()
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Please STAY TUNED! A new date will be announced very soon.![]()
We look forward to celebrating with the Avella Wellness Center very soon. Thank you for your understanding and support.![]()
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At our grand opening (new date to be announced) you'll be able to tour the beautifully renovated facility, meet providers and staff, and learn about the wide range of services now available right here in Independence Township.![]()
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This new center brings expanded access to healthcare and human services—including primary care, dental, podiatry, mental health, and more—with options for insured, uninsured, and underinsured residents.![]()
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We’re grateful to the Washington County Department of Human Services for their investment in our community and their continued partnership. We look forward to celebrating alongside county commissioners, DHS leadership, and members of our community.
✨ FINAL PUSH — JUST $6,400 TO GO! ✨![]()
In just one week, our community stepped up in a big way — raising another $4,100+ toward the War Memorial Gazebo. Thank you to everyone who has already sponsored and supported this project!![]()
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We are now over 90% funded, with $55,600 raised toward our $62,000 goal — and we’re so close to the finish line.![]()
With a May 2 deadline approaching, we’re asking individuals and families to help us complete this meaningful tribute.![]()
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By becoming a sponsor, you can honor a veteran or your family with a commemorative plaque in the gazebo — creating a lasting place of reflection for generations to come.![]()
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📍 Sponsorship forms will be available at the Township Building — stop in to take part in this lasting community project.![]()
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❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙![]()
Individual and Family Sponsorships:![]()
🎖️ Tribute: $250![]()
Name included on a collective recognition plaque or display;![]()
Recognition in dedication ceremony program.![]()
🎖️ Valor: $500![]()
Engraved name on a shared plaque inside the gazebo;![]()
Recognition in dedication ceremony program.![]()
🎖️ Honor: $750![]()
Individual engraved name on a primary plaque inside the gazebo;![]()
Recognition in the dedication ceremony program.![]()
🎖️ Legacy: $1,000+![]()
Individual engraved name on a prominent plaque inside the gazebo;![]()
Recognition in dedication ceremony program.![]()
Additional Engraved Names: $250 each![]()
❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙![]()
Donations may be payable to:![]()
Independence Township - War Memorial Gazebo Fund![]()
Mail To:![]()
Independence Township![]()
34 Campbell Street, PO Box E![]()
Avella, PA 15312![]()
📞 Questions? Call: 724-587-3518 (M–F, 9am–2pm)![]()
Thank you for helping us honor our veterans and bring this project to life. 🇺🇸![]()
If funds exceed the project cost, remaining donations will be given to Bert Sider’s American Legion Post #643 (501(c)(19)).
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