Beaver

http://www.basd.k12.pa.us/ Beaver Area School Website

Brighton Township a located in the Lush gently rolling hills above downtown Beaver.  Located just minutes from Pittsburgh's cultural attractions and easily accessable to major highways.

Brighton Township Facts:

 Founded in 1816 - Residential community in the rural hills above the town of Beaver in the Heart of Beaver County.

 Population Statistics: 8,024 people, 2,784 households and 2,193 families

 Beaver Area School District: Ranked as top school district in Beaver County and among the Top 10 in Southwest Pennsylvania

Property Tax millage:

Township:                9.0 mills

Beaver County:          18.7 mills

Beaver Area Schools:          57 mills

(1 mill equals $1 per $1,000 assessment)

Click on attached link for 2007 Beaver County Millage.

Earned Income Tax:

          1% divided between the Township and Beaver Area Schools

Transfer Tax:

          2% divided between the Buyer & Seller

Twp Parks & Recreation Facilities included:

Three Mile Run Park - includes Shultz lodge, shelters, nature walk & play areas

Dawson Ridge Park – 9.8 acre neighborhood park including two little league baseball fields, T-Ball field, play area & concession stands

Ellis Field – 13.7 acre park including pony and little league baseball fields, picnic shelter, concession & play areas

Hardy Field – 22 acre recreational facility including soccer complex, football field, baseball field and concession stand.  This location also have swing & playground equipment and is home of most community function & summer fireworks.

Richmond Little Red School House Museum:

106 consecutive years of operation 1844 to 1950.

Beaver Area School Moto: 

All people can learn.
Education involves the development of the whole person.
Each person has value and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
Individuals reach their fullest potential in a positive learning environment.
All people are responsible and accountable for their own actions.
Learning is a lifelong process.
Education is a team effort involving home, school and community.

Michelle Branham Life time Resident of Beaver County - The areas Realtor of Choice