8/30/25 Update:  ​​PROJECT LIFESAVER - WESTMORELAND COUNTY

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PROJECT LIFESAVER is a program offered by law enforcement and other emergency responders that uses proven radio technology and specially trained search and rescue teams, to find citizens enrolled in the program when they become lost.

 

How Does Project Lifesaver Work?

Persons enrolled in the program wear a small transmitter, about the size of a wristwatch, which emits a unique tracking signal.

If a person goes missing, search teams use their signal receiving equipment to track and locate the missing person.

 

Who Can Enroll?

A Westmoreland County resident who is a caregiver can enroll on behalf of a person with a cognitive disorder who has a tendency to wander such as:

• Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia

• Down syndrome

• Autism spectrum disorder

*Persons who operate motor vehicles are NOT permitted to be enrolled.*

Individuals living in congregate settings will need to contact the program administrators at 724-600-7300. 

 

How to Enroll:

Online enrollment form:  Form Center • Westmoreland County Project Lifesaver Enrollme     

If you would like more information about PROJECT LIFESAVER or are unable to complete the online form, please contact 724-600-7300.

 

COST:

Currently there is no cost for the program as the Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety secured a federal grant from the Department of Justice to provide the program for Westmoreland County.

Questions? Contact:

724-600-7300

pls@westmorelandcountypa.gov

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7/9/25 UPDATE:   PLASTIC FILM / WRAP NEEDED!!
Madison Borough council would like to add new park benches in Madison Park as part of our park improvement efforts.    As a way to save the borough the cost associated with the purchase of park benches, Madison Borough has joined the NexTrex Recycling Challenge, This challenge awards composite park benches to organizations that collect at least 1,000 pounds of recycled plastic file during a 12 month period.  This is where the borough needs YOUR help!
Starting immediately, we are asking residents to save the plastic items listed below and drop them off at collection boxes that have been placed at the Post Office, the Firehall and the side entrance of the Beatty-Rich Funeral Home.    
The more plastic we collect and turn in, the more benches we can get for our park.   Thank you so much for your help!!

 

Plastic Items to Save: Grocery bags, Bread bags, Bubble wrap, Dry Cleaning bags, Newspaper

 

sleeves, Ice bags, Plastic shipping ​envelopes, Ziploc and other recloseable food storage bags, cereal 

 

bags, Case overwrap, Salt bags,​ Pallet wrap and stretch film, Wood ​​pellet bags, Produce bags.

***  All plastic must be clean, dry and free of food residue