Public Safety

Beaver County Property Assessments

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Borough residents have recently noticed property tax assessors throughout our neighborhoods. Beaver County has contracted with Tyler Technologies to conduct a reassessment project to update property assessments.

Here you can find a helpful FAQ page about this project. The link below is a list of data collectors (with photos) you may see throughout the borough.

Data Collectors

As always, if you suspect suspicious activity regarding the assessors, solicitors, or if you have an emergency situation, please call 911.

Fire Fighters Needed

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Who Will Save Us?

Who Will Save Us? A special three-part investigative report by BeaverCountian.com

For nearly a century, West Mayfield volunteer fire fighters have proudly provided much needed fire protection and other emergency services to the community. From house and brush fires to traffic control and search and rescue missions, local first responders have been on the front lines keeping us all safe.

BUT NOW WE HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM!

But like so many fire departments throughout Beaver County, West Mayfield desperately needs help from volunteers to provide fire protection to the borough and surrounding communities.

If you have an interest in fulfilling this critical public service to your community, please contact us today. Spread the word and share our need with others who might be willing to help.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Direct fire fighting or support positions available such as traffic control, rehab service, equipment repair, station cleaning, fundraising, fire prevention education
  • Junior fire fighters must be at least 16
  • Active fire fighters must be at least 18
  • No experience necessary
  • Departmental training and certification provided
  • On-call insurance coverage provided
  • Resident of the borough not required, but those who live in the borough or surrounding communities (Chippewa Twp., White Twp., Beaver Falls, Big Beaver) preferred.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US

Chief Lou Little: (724) 601-7166

contact us through the West Mayfield Borough website

Beware of Utility Imposters

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From Known Scams, by First Energy Corp.

Criminals posing as sales or service people

In this scam, individuals appear at the door, claiming to be affiliated with one of FirstEnergy’s utility companies. The scam artists often work in pairs, are very persistent, and use a variety of excuses to gain personal information or access to your home. In some cases, once access is gained and/or the victim is distracted outside, the home has been robbed.

These criminals may try to distract victims by requesting a copy of the resident’s utility bill, allegedly to “see if you’re getting the lowest rate.” Another tactic reported to police involves a pair of people claiming to be tree trimmers contracted by the utility. One individual walked the property with the homeowner, while the other took items from the home. 

The facts:

  • These individuals do not represent FirstEnergy, our utilities, or subsidiaries. Our utility employees do not solicit door-to-door, and they would not ask you to provide a copy of your electric bill.
  • While some third-party generation suppliers may use door-to-door sales tactics, they should represent themselves as such; not as affiliates of our company.
  • If a utility employee or authorized contractor needs access to your home or needs to review an issue with you, an appointment will be scheduled in advance, and proper identification will be provided for your review.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

  • Do not allow these individuals into your home, and do not provide them with your utility bill or other personal information.
  • Do not leave your home unattended to accompany an individual who shows up without an appointment.
  • Report them to your local law enforcement authorities.

Individuals canvasing door-to-door to collect information

Customers have reported that individuals are knocking on doors late in the evening, posing as contractors affiliated with one of FirstEnergy’s utility companies. In some cases they claim to be hired by the utility company to inspect the meter or fuse box within the house. 

The facts:

  • These individuals do not represent FirstEnergy, our utilities, or contractors. 
  • Our utility companies are not conducting door-to-door surveys of meters or fuse boxes. 
  • If a utility employee or authorized contractor needs access to your home, an appointment will be scheduled in advance, and proper identification will be provided for your review.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

  • Do not allow these individuals into your home for any reason. 
  • Report them to your local law enforcement authorities.

West Mayfield Community Halloween Night 2017

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West Mayfield Community Halloween Night 2017 will take place on Tuesday, October 31st.

Trick or Treat time will be from 6pm to 7:30pm. The West Mayfield Fire Dept. will provide safety patrols.

Residents are reminded to wear bright colored clothing for safe visibility, to carry flashlights, and to carefully inspect all candy before eating.

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At our recent council meeting, Beaver Falls police reported that there have been several car break-ins during recent weeks.

We remind borough residents to keep their vehicles locked at all times, be vigilant of unknown persons in their neighborhoods, and report suspicious activity:

CALL 911

West Mayfield Community Halloween Night 2016

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West Mayfield Community Halloween Night 2016 will take place on Monday, October 31st.

Trick or Treat time will be from 6pm to 8pm. The West Mayfield Fire Dept. will provide safety patrols.

Residents are reminded to wear bright colored clothing for safe visibility, to carry flashlights, and to carefully inspect all candy before eating.

Report Suspicious Persons

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PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE

There are recent reports of persons in the borough breaking into cars during daylight and evening hours.

Residents are warned to keep their vehicles and homes locked, and be watchful of unknown persons wandering our neighborhoods.

Please call 911 to report any suspicious activity.

Be Watchful of Solicitors

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No Soliciting Sign_37th St ChippewaBE WATCHFUL OF SOLICITORS

A reminder to West Mayfield residents: All solicitors in the borough must have a permit issued and signed by the mayor. This permit must be presented to residents upon request.

All solicitation permits are posted to borough website:  Verify a Solicitaton Permit 

Anyone soliciting in the borough without a proper permit is in violation of the law and should be reported to the police by calling 911.

As per Borough Ordinance 820.01, there is no commercial soliciting, either by pedestrians or by vehicle, in the Borough of West Mayfield without a Solicitation Permit issued in person (M-F, 9am-5pm) by the Mayor

Permitted solicitors are authorized to conduct business in West Mayfield from 9am to 6pm, Monday through Friday.  There is no soliciting soliciting on Saturday and Sunday.

Charitable, nonprofit, political, or religious organizations are not required to obtain a solicitation permit, but they must notify the Mayor of their activities.