Welcome to Forward Township!

Forward Township was established in 1854 out of territory embraced in the original townships of Connoquenessing and Middlesex. The Township is named after the Honorable Walter Forward who was a judge in Allegheny County, PA., a member of the 17th U.S. Congress and also the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from 1841 to 1843.

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Township Updates

Local Government Bill of Rights

Local Government Bill of RightsPennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors Stand with local government. Stand with Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s 2,500+ municipalities are the backbone of the Commonwealth, but are treated like subsidiaries of the state rather than...

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Evans City Public Library

Evans City Public Libraryhttps://www.evanscitylibrary.org/ (724) 538-8695 204 S Jackson St, Evans City, PA 16033 evanscity@bcfls.org Monday -Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PMFriday: 10 AM - 4 PMSaturday: 9 AM - 4 PMSunday: ClosedUpcoming EventsIntro to Genealogy Saturday, July...

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Walnut Square Preliminary Plan

Walnut Square Preliminary PlanOn February 26, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Walnut Square Preliminary Plan. Following this recommendation, the Board of Supervisors officially approved the plan at their meeting on March 12, 2026. Below is...

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Regroup

Regroup NEW: Butler County is Upgrading Your Emergency Alerts! Your safety is our priority. We have officially moved to Regroup for all emergency notifications. This new system is faster, more secure, and easier to use. This is a FREE service. Action Needed: If you...

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Forward Township does not have zoning however, all changes to properties in Forward Township which may include such things as building, fences, driveways, etc., please contact the Township office to determine if a permit is needed.