Rochester Township
Founded 1840 | 3.9 sq. mi. | People: 2,711
Borders: Daugherty, New Sewickley, Rochester Borough, East Rochester, Pulaski, New Brighton, Freedom
Rochester Township Government
Sept. 17, 2026Regular meeting
Rochester Township commissioners accepted Commissioner Scott Bailey’s resignation, 3-1
- Several residents spoke against a possible data center on the former Hydril property, citing noise, pollution, water and electricity use, and property values; Scott O’Hara asked how the issue could be put on a ballot.
- A motion by Mamone to hire Mike Helgerman as a Public Works laborer failed on a 2-2 roll call after an executive session, with Commissioner Paul Abbott and Anthony voting no.
- Township Engineer Tony Sadaka reported a DEP violation notice over MS4 stormwater project work that should have been completed in 2023, with 30 days to respond.
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Upcoming In Rochester Township
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Events
- Rochester Township Municipal Building Rochester, PA, United States
Rochester Township Work Session Meeting
Rochester Township Municipal Building Rochester, PA, United StatesRochester Township Regular Meeting
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- Sept. 24, 2026 601 Wack Drive Joseph Marquette to Jackson Forster $245,000
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Township Contacts
Township Office
rochestertwp.org
1013 Elm Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 774-0135
Police (non-emergency)
Beaver Valley Regional Police
(724) 869-9530
Emergencies: 911
Right-To-Know Requests
Melissa Carpenter, Open Records Officer
(724) 774-0135
secretary@rochestertwp.org
Taxes
2026 Property Tax
Total: 22.765 mills
Township: 5.355 mills
County: 3.67 mills
Rochester Area School District: 13.74 mills
Collector: Gary L. Johnson (724) 774-2219
Other Local Taxes
Earned income: 1% (0.5% township, 0.5% school)
Local Services Tax: $52
Realty transfer: 1%
EIT collector: Berkheimer (610) 599-3139
LST collector: Rochester Township (724) 774-0135
Who Runs Rochester Township?
Elected
- Michael Mamone Jr. (D)Board of Commissioners President · 2028
- Paul Abbott (R)Commissioner · 2030
- Scott Bailey (D/R)Commissioner · 2030
- Steven Anthony (D)Commissioner · 2028
- Dale Daman (R)Commissioner · 2028
- Gary L. Johnson (D/R)Tax Collector · 2030
Appointed
- Melissa A. CarpenterManager · Secretary · Treasurer · Open Records Officer
- Stephen Chesney, EsquireSolicitor
- Tony SadakaEngineer
- Richard HarveyFire Chief
- United Code ConsultantsZoning Officer
- Michael Mamone Jr.Emergency 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
Rochester Area School District
rasd.org
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
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 16
Rep. Rob Matzie (D)
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State Senate · District 47
Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. (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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