Background
Baldwin Township is a small community nestled in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and consists of one square mile of land with 6 miles of road, 894 homes, and a thriving business district.
General Government
The Township is governed by a five member Board of Commissioners,
who are vested with executive and legislative powers to establish
and enforce regulations in order to maintain the health, safety and
welfare of township residents. The administrative office consists
of one full-time Manager/Secretary. The Township Manager is responsible
for the day-to-day operation of all Township business. The Township
Solicitor is appointed annually by the Board of Commissioners, and
handles all legal problems and services. The Township Engineer is
also appointed annually by the Board of Commissioners, and reviews
design infrastructure improvements, roads, storm and sanitary sewers.
Police Department
The Baldwin Township Police Department is located in the Municipal
Building and is made up of a Chief of Police, four additional full-time
Police Officers and one part-time Police Officer. They provide 24-hours-a-day,
7-days-a-week police protection to our community and residents.
Fire Department
The residents of Baldwin Township are served by the Castle Shannon
Volunteer Fire Department (CSVFD). They provide us with front line
fire fighting service as well as fire and safety inspections, and
commercial occupancy inspections. They are also active participants
in Baldwin Township community events.
Public Works Department
The Public Works Department has a full-time Supervisor and one additional
full-time employee as well as several part-time summer workers. The
department provides the community with road maintenance, and performs
various construction projects as needed. They are also responsible
for sewer work, snow and ice removal, street signs, equipment and
vehicle maintenance, and the maintenance of Armstrong Park.
