Administration
The Administration of the day-to-day business of the Township is performed by the Township Manager and Administrative Assistant.
Township Manager/Secretary/Treasurer
Crystal Brown
Crystal is currently serving Robinson Township in the capacity of Manager/Secretary/Treasurer/Right-to-Know Officer. She has many years of municipal experience, having served in the capacities of Auditor, Earned Income Tax Collector, and general office assistant in South Franklin Township, and most recently as Assistant Administrator of the Washington County Sewage Council. Her position at the Washington County Sewage Council gave her the great advantage of working with every Township and Borough in the County, learning their laws, their Boards, and their personnel. Crystal is a member of several local service organizations and serves on the Executive Board of the Washington County Association of Township Officials, Washington County Sewage Council and Washington County History and Landmarks Foundation. Crystal and her family live on a large working farm in South Franklin Township.
“I look forward to providing the community with excellent service as the Township moves forward into an exciting new chapter.”
Zoning / Code Enforcement Officer
Mark Dorsey
Mr. Dorsey investigates code violations in the Township, and reviews and approves Zoning Applications. Every building project in the Township should start with a Zoning Application. Please contact Mr. Dorsey with any questions on setbacks, permitted structures, or any other details of your project. This step should always be completed prior to seeking a Building Permit.
- 412-287-5116
Township Administrative Assistants Gail Matus and Renee Szymanski
Gail Matus / Renee Szymanski
Gail has worked as an administration assistant in the civil engineering industry for over 20 years. She worked for Gateway Engineering assisting engineers in primarily municipal engineering for 10 years. Following, she worked for J.R. Gales & Associates, Inc. assisting engineers in private development. She enjoys utilizing the skills she developed to the advantage of Robinson Township and Township Manager Crystal Brown.
Renee Szymanski began employment with Robinson Township in the fall of 2019 and has been a great addition to the Township office.
They both look forward to assisting you with any Township concerns you may have.
Public Works
Road Department
The Robinson Township Road Department is comprised of two full-time employees dedicated to the 21.3 miles of Township roads. John Ramacker, Road Foreman, and Bernard Boocks heavy equipment operator, work Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are on on-call 24 hours a day for inclement weather.
Township Engineer
Redcon Engineering, Inc.
Keith Straight, P.E.
- 1100 Washington Avenue, Ste. 103 Carnegie, PA 15106
- 412-886-5000
- Emergency: 724-413-6455
Township Solicitors
Strassburger McKenna Gutnick and Gefsky
- Four Gateway Center, Suite 2200, 444 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- 412-281-5423
- www.smgglaw.com
Police Department
McDonald Police Department
- 151 School Street McDonald, PA 15057
- 724-926-2105
- www.mcdonaldboro.com/police-department/
- Emergency: 911
Fire Department
McDonald Volunteer Fire Department
- 150 North McDonald Street McDonald, PA 15057
- (724) 926-9190
- mcdonaldfire.com
- Emergency: 911
Midway Volunteer Fire Department
- 99 St. John Street Midway, PA 15060
- (724) 796-3141
- Emergency: 911
Municipal Court
District Magistrate will serve a 6 year term when elected.
District Justice 27-3-06
Interim Judge
- 3441 Millers Run Road, Suite 103 Cecil, PA 15321
- (724) 745-8515
Building Permit Inspector – UCC Code Inspection
Harold Ivery, Jr. – Municipal Consulting Service, LLC
Harold Ivery, Jr. - Municipal Consulting Service, LLC
Mr. Ivery accepts Building Permit applications AFTER a Township Zoning Application has been approved. In your Zoning Approval letter, you will be directed to contact Mr. Ivery for your building permitting. Mr. Ivery maintains his own fee schedule. Please see his website or contact him with any questions about his inspection process.
- 724-263-0377
- www.pamunicipalconsulting.com
Zoning / Code Enforcement Officer
Mark Dorsey
Mr. Dorsey investigates code violations in the Township, and reviews and approves Zoning Applications. Every building project in the Township should start with a Zoning Application. Please contact Mr. Dorsey with any questions on setbacks, permitted structures, or any other details of your project. This step should always be completed prior to seeking a Building Permit.
- 412-287-5116
Animal Control
Dane Culley
Mr. Culley is the contact person for dog complaints in the Township. Robinson Township has both a Dog and a Cat Ordinance. These can be found in their entirety in the Public Documents section of this website.
The animal control officer may be contacted at the number below or you may call the township office during normal business hours for assistance.
- 724-787-9250
On-Lot Sewage Permitting and Inspections
Washington County Sewage Council
On-lot sewage permitting: perc testing for new construction and repairs, malfunction investigation with prior approval of the Township, commercial holding tanks. Visual inspections for subdivision purposes. 10 acre Exemptions, if specific criteria is met. Preparation of sewage planning modules, essential to subdividing property. Please see the Sewage Council website or call the Township with any questions.
- 550 Washington Road Washington, PA 15301
- 724-223-0504
- www.wcsewagecouncil.com
Recycling
Recycling Options
Single-stream recycling is available at Imperial Landfill at 11 Boggs Road, Imperial, Pa. The unit is accessible 24/hours a day, 7 days a week. For any questions on acceptable items, please call 724-695-0900.
For other recycling options please see this link to the County’s website:
