Independence Township
Founded 1848 | 23.2 sq. mi. | People: 2,248
Borders: Hanover, Hopewell, Raccoon
Independence Township Government
Aug. 12, 2026Regular meeting
Independence supervisors let VFD sublet its building to Patriot Ambulance Service
- Supervisors approved the Luffy small flow treatment facility and the execution of documents for submittal to the state Department of Environmental Protection.
- Supervisors adopted Resolution 6 of 2026 approving the Ankrom Subdivision Plan 1, which splits a C1 Zone parcel to separate the house with acreage.
- Chairman Dan McLaughlin said the township will not hold a Santa breakfast in 2026, citing a lack of support in recent years, and will revisit it in 2027.
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Township Contacts
Township Office
independencetwpbeavercounty.com
104 School Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 378-3739
Police (non-emergency)
Independence Township Police
(724) 378-7774
Emergencies: 911
Right-To-Know Requests
Debra Shaffer, Open Records Officer
(724) 378-3739
twpoffice@independencetwp.comcastbiz.net
Taxes
2026 Property Tax
Total: 18.4549 mills
Township: 1.5919 mills
County: 3.67 mills
Hopewell Area School District: 13.193 mills
Collector: Debra J. Shaffer (724) 378-3739
Other Local Taxes
Earned income: 1% (0.5% township, 0.5% school)
Local Services Tax: $10
Realty transfer: 1%
EIT collector: Berkheimer (610) 599-3139
LST collector: Central Tax Bureau of Pennsylvania, Inc. (412) 221-1701
Who Runs Independence Township?
Elected
- Daniel V. McLaughlin (R)Board of Supervisors Chair · 2030
- John J. Fratangeli (R)Supervisor · 2030
- Wayne R. Potts (R)Supervisor · 2028
- Debra J. Shaffer (R)Tax Collector · 2030
- Krista Martin (D/R)Auditor · 2030
- Elizabeth Strano (R)Auditor · 2030
- Matthew Baranowsky (D/R)Auditor · 2028
Appointed
- Debra J. ShafferSecretary · Treasurer · Zoning Officer · Open Records Officer
- McMillen, Urick, Tocci & JonesSolicitor
- The Eads GroupEngineer
- Lance MalobabichPolice Chief
- Jeri NewFire Chief
- Mark D. NewEmergency Management
Sources: Pa. DCED Municipal Statistics; Beaver County election results. Party is the nomination each official won in their most recent election (D/R = won both the Democratic and Republican nominations).
School District
Hopewell Area School District
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2354 Brodhead Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-6691
Your Representatives
County Commissioners
Commissioners’ Office
Beaver County Courthouse
810 Third St.
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 770-4400
(724) 728-5700
Beaver County Courthouse
810 Third St.
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 770-4400
(724) 728-5700
State House · District 15
Rep. Josh Kail (R)
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State Senate · District 46
Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R)
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U.S. House · District 17
Rep. Chris Deluzio (D)
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U.S. Senate
Sen. John Fetterman (D)
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U.S. Senate
Sen. Dave McCormick (R)
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