233 Miller Road Rochester, PA 15074
724-774-7822 | secretary@newsewickley.com
Hours | 7am – 3pm
233 Miller Road Rochester, PA 15074
724-774-7822 | secretary@newsewickley.com
Hours | 8am – 4pm
Term – October 5th, 2021 – December 31st, 2029
Martin was appointed to a vacant term at the October Board of Supervisors meeting. Martin grew up on a Township fourth-generation family farm, where he and his wife, Jennifer, raised 3 boys and now 2 grandchildren. He worked in the construction industry for many years. Over the last 25 years years he has been helping people buy and sell Real Estate in the local and surrounding communities as an agent for Achieve Realty. Martin has also served on the Township’s Recreation Board and the Zoning Hearing Board for many years.
Term – October 5th, 2021 – December 31st, 2029
Martin was appointed to a vacant term at the October Board of Supervisors meeting. Martin grew up on a Township fourth-generation family farm, where he and his wife, Jennifer, raised 3 boys and now 2 grandchildren. He worked in the construction industry for many years. Over the last 25 years years he has been helping people buy and sell Real Estate in the local and surrounding communities as an agent for Achieve Realty. Martin has also served on the Township’s Recreation Board and the Zoning Hearing Board for many years.
Term – January 3rd, 2022 – December 31st, 2027
Mike Phipps moved to Beaver when he was eight years old. He graduated from Geneva College in 1969 and later obtained advanced degrees from Slippery Rock University and Penn State University.
In 1969, he married Sandra, and they have three children and five grandchildren. Mike taught math at the Quaker Valley School District. He also worked part-time at the Beaver County Cooperative, starting in high school and continuing for 15 years. During this time, he delivered animal feed and fertilizer throughout New Sewickley Township. It was then that he decided this was where he wanted to spend his life.
In 1979, Mike and Sandra purchased a lot in Barton Park, built a house, and moved in by 1981. Mike joined the Planning Commission in 2009, serving for 14 years. In 2020, he was appointed as a supervisor after a resignation.
Term – January 3rd, 2022 – December 31st, 2027
Mike Phipps moved to Beaver when he was eight years old. He graduated from Geneva College in 1969 and later obtained advanced degrees from Slippery Rock University and Penn State University.
In 1969, he married Sandra, and they have three children and five grandchildren. Mike taught math at the Quaker Valley School District. He also worked part-time at the Beaver County Cooperative, starting in high school and continuing for 15 years. During this time, he delivered animal feed and fertilizer throughout New Sewickley Township. It was then that he decided this was where he wanted to spend his life.
In 1979, Mike and Sandra purchased a lot in Barton Park, built a house, and moved in by 1981. Mike joined the Planning Commission in 2009, serving for 14 years. In 2020, he was appointed as a supervisor after a resignation.
Term – January 1st, 2026 – December 31st, 2031
Dan Plunkett has been a resident of New Sewickley Township since 2012. He served as the Danburry Farms HOA Board President for several years, and he is currently an FAA-licensed drone pilot.
Before retiring, Dan worked for System One Services as Vice President of Westinghouse Operations, with P&L responsibility for this $28 million-a-year business. Prior to that he worked on many projects involving the nuclear, fossil, and petrochemical industries; construction craft management; turbine generator testing and startup; testing of large and small pumps and motors; water treatment systems testing; hydrostatic testing; and pre-operational testing of nuclear and fossil power plants.
Dan is a six-year veteran of the US Navy’s nuclear power program, having served on the fast attack submarine USS Tautog, SSN 639, based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Term – January 1st, 2026 – December 31st, 2030
Dan Plunkett has been a resident of New Sewickley Township since 2012. He served as the Danburry Farms HOA Board President for several years, and he is currently an FAA-licensed drone pilot.
Before retiring, Dan worked for System One Services as Vice President of Westinghouse Operations, with P&L responsibility for this $28 million-a-year business. Prior to that he worked on many projects involving the nuclear, fossil, and petrochemical industries; construction craft management; turbine generator testing and startup; testing of large and small pumps and motors; water treatment systems testing; hydrostatic testing; and pre-operational testing of nuclear and fossil power plants.
Dan is a six-year veteran of the US Navy’s nuclear power program, having served on the fast attack submarine USS Tautog, SSN 639, based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Term – January 3rd, 2022 – December 31st, 2027
Fritz was born and raised in Beaver County. He was employed as a teacher in the Ambridge Area Schools for over 40 years, and as a Reading Specialist for the Laughlin Children’s Center for 35 years. Fritz is currently retired and is very active in the community, he is committed to helping the Township grow.
Term – January 3rd, 2022 – December 31st, 2027
Fritz was born and raised in Beaver County. He was employed as a teacher in the Ambridge Area Schools for over 40 years, and as a Reading Specialist for the Laughlin Children’s Center for 35 years. Fritz is currently retired and is very active in the community, he is committed to helping the Township grow.
Term – January 3rd, 2024 – December 31, 2029
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Term – January 3rd, 2024 – December 31, 2029
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The Board of Supervisors meet twice per month. The regular public meeting is held on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Township Municipal Building. A majority of the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors are done so at the Regular monthly meeting. Agenda meetings are held the previous Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. so that the Supervisors can review and discuss items on which action will be taken during the Regular meeting. There is no action taken at Agenda meetings. All meetings are public. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items is welcome.
If necessary a Workshop meeting is held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30. These meetings can be held for such things but not limited to; discussing projects, policies, meeting with the Fire Departments or meeting with other Township committees. There is no no action taken at this meeting.
A Special meeting of the Board of Supervisors can be called at any time; all Special meetings are advertised in the Beaver County Times no less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
A quorum is a majority of Board Members. New Sewickley Township Board of Supervisors consists of five member, making it so that three members constitute a quorum. An affirmative vote of a majority of the enter Board of Supervisors at a public meeting is necessary in order to transact any business.
A motion is a verbal action taken by the Board. A motion must be seconded and approved by a majority of the Board for it to pass.
Executive Sessions are private meetings of the Board only in which they are permitted to discuss the following four topics: legal matters, personnel issues, negotiations and acquisition of land. All executive Sessions are announced, including their reason, by the Chairperson.
Tax Collector
Term – January 2026 – December 31, 2028
Samantha is our elected tax collector she can be contacted as follows:
233 Miller Road
Rochester, PA 15074
(Phone) 724-774-7826 | (Fax) 724-774-7825
tax@newsewickley.com
The Tax Collector collects the following
The tax collector also issues permits for the removal of mobile homes. The tax collector also issues Tax Certification. The fee is $25.00 made payable to Samantha Sharpless.
*The local services Tax form can be downloaded here.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday Evening Dates for Township Tax:
March 10, March 31, and April 28, 5 – 7 p.m.
Tuesday evenings for School Tax: July 7 & 28, and August 25, 5 – 7 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Payments may be made at the Tax Office located in the Township Building, 233 Miller Road, Rochester, PA 15074.
Payments may be made by cash, check or money order. The New Sewickley Township Tax Office is not able to accept debit or credit cards.
Payments may be mailed to Samantha Sharpless, Tax Collector, 233 Miller Road, Rochester, PA 15074. If a receipt is desired, please enclose a self addressed stamped envelope and the entire bill.
Some mortgage companies did not advise the tax collector to forward their client’s bills to them this year. Therefore, those bills have been sent to the resident’s home. If you receive a bill and believe your mortgage company is to pay it from your escrow account, forward your bill immediately to the mortgagor upon your receipt of same.
1. Mail – You can pay your taxes by mailing in the top of your bill along with payment. If a receipt is requested, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope along with the bottom part of the bill and the tax collector will return a receipt. The address to mail payments is: 233 Miller Rd, Rochester, PA 15074
2. In Person – Pay in person at the office during business hours.
3. Drop Box Inside Municipal Building – There is a secured drop box in the tax office, which can be utilized to drop off payments anytime the Municipal Building is open M-F from 7-3
4. Outside Drop Box – There is a locked and secured drop box outside by the regular mailbox. It is white and in front of the Road Dept. Building. It is checked every weekday.
Mailed first week of March. If you did not receive a statement and taxes are owed, it is your responsibility to advise the tax collector so that she can send you a statement. By law, non-receipt of a tax statement does not absolve you from paying taxes that are your responsibility. 2026 Taxes are due as follows:
Discount: March 1 – April 30
Face: May 1 – June 30
Penalty: July 1 – March 31, 2027
The 2026 taxes that are not paid by March 31, 2027 are turned into the Beaver County Tax Claim Office for filing. You can reach the Tax Claim office via Phone at 724-770-4480
If you did not receive a statement and taxes are owed, it is your responsibility to advise the tax collector so that she can send you a statement. By law, non-receipt of a tax statement does not absolve you from paying taxes that are your responsibility. Millage for school taxes is set in June 2026. Taxes are due as follows:
Discount: July 1 – August 31
Face: September 1 – October 31
Penalty: November 1 – December 31, 2026
A Three month installment payment plan is available with due dates listed on the upper right hand corner of your bill. You must adhere to the plan payment dates. Late payments cause you to pay the penalty amount.
School taxes not paid by December 31, 2026 are turned into the Beaver County Tax Claim Office for filing. You can reach the Tax Claim office via Phone at 724-770-4480
