(File Photo of the Sign for the Center Township Municipal Center)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Center Township, PA) Residents in Center Township found a new charge in their mailboxes this week: a stormwater management fee from the township.

The township is charging most residents $78 annually, or $6.50 per month, for stormwater runoff services. The fee increases to $85 if it is not paid by June 15.

Some residents said they were surprised by the new bill and believe the township should have provided advance notice before issuing the charge.

Michael Sisk, Center Township supervisor, said the township previously covered the costs associated with stormwater inspections, drainage maintenance, and pollution control.