The Derry Township Recycling Center and Yard Waste Drop-off Area will be closed on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th for the Independence Day Holiday.

Watch the Derry Township Board of Supervisors meeting from June 23, 2020 on the Township  YouTube channel.

The Downtown Hershey Association is pleased to announce the COVID-19 Downtown Hershey Business Relief Grant Program. Made possible by proceeds from the  Run for Hershey Virtual 5k  and matching contributions from The Hershey Company, the Downtown Hershey Association will award $500 to $2,000 grants to selected Downtown Hershey businesses that were impacted by COVID-19. Applications are now being accepted for this competitive grant program, which closes on July 6, 2020. Please see the below link for the program terms and to apply.

https://bit.ly/DowntownHersheyCOVIDGrant

In an effort to assist local businesses in responsibly reopening and resuming operations as they recover from the effects of COVID-19, the Derry Township Board of Supervisors approved temporary provisions at its June 9, 2020 meeting. The COVID-19 Flexible Business Support Program is intended to provide businesses with certain regulatory relief and eased restrictions to enable them to safely and effectively operate their business on their property in conjunction with implementing the Governor’s Office, PA Department of Health, and other agency and industry guidelines regarding social distancing, sanitation, and public health. Read more.

Derry Township is working to compile an inventory of our local businesses. Please provide us with some brief information so that we can keep you up-to-date on important news and happenings. By providing your information, you're authorizing us to occasionally email you with information pertaining to or affecting the Derry Township business community.

You can fill out this brief form here: https://forms.gle/BaNj81HWEkkbkDCK6

The Greater Hershey Regional Transportation Study DRAFT is available for public review at the following location: https://www.hrg-inc.com/greater-hershey-area-study/. Eric Stump from HRG will be making a presentation on the report at the July 28 Board of Supervisors meeting.

Any comments or questions on the report, recommendations, maps or exhibits should be directed to Alyx Gallagher, HRG, via email at agallagher@hrg-inc.com. We request any comments or feedback by Friday August 7, 2020. Upon receipt of comments, HRG will evaluate them, update the plan as required, and distribute a Final Report by August 31, 2020.

This project was undertaken in the summer of 2018 in an effort to identify future transportation improvements that may be necessary to accommodate projected growth and development in the greater Hershey area. Geographically, the study considers all of Derry Township and Hummelstown Borough, along with portions of Londonderry Township. The study involved the analysis of existing conditions, planned development, and projected growth to identify impacts to the transportation system. It includes in a capital improvement plan identifying recommended transportation improvements and costs, suggested updates to the Derry Township Official Map, and information to be included in project statements for major regional improvements to submit to HATS for inclusion on the TIP.

The project was largely funded through a PennDOT Connects Planning grant, administered through TCRPC and HATS. The PennDOT Connects effort involves coordinating land use planning with transportation planning so that one is not being considered without the other. The Greater Hershey planning process has involved discussions with various stakeholders to ensure that the plan considers transportation needs and circulation patterns in relation to projected growth and development.

In general, transportation improvements can take many years to plan, design, fund, and construct. Having a good plan in place and identifying necessary improvements is the first step to defining a project and seeking funding.

The Derry Township Community Cats trap neuter and release program will resume services in July. Derry Township residents can sign up to get help with trapping outdoor, free-roaming cats and having them spayed/neutered and vaccinated for free. The next DTCC clinic is July 14; reservations can be made by calling 717-592-8087. 



You can also schedule a low-cost spay/neuter and vaccinations for owned cats by calling the same number. Visit  www.derrytownshipcats.org  for more information about this program and ways you can support it.

Market on Chocolate is open for the summer season! Join us in ChocolateTown Square on Saturdays from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Downtown Hershey Association is excited welcome several new and returning vendors and we have been working hard with vendors and the Department of Agriculture to make sure your shopping experience is safe and comfortable. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Hershey Public Library's June Calendar

2020 Board of Supervisors Meeting Dates

Beginning on Monday, June 29, the Hershey Public Library will operate with reduced hours as part of a Township-wide effort to reduce spending in Fiscal Year 2020. For questions regarding these changes please contact Library Director, Laura O’Grady at 717-533-6555 ext. 3715 or by emailing lauraogrady@derrytownship.org

Library hours will be:

Monday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Wednesday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Thursday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Tuesday, June 30 at 1:00 p.m.

Please register for this virtual program on the Events Calendar at www.hersheylibrary.org



It all begins a long time ago in a faraway world, when two brave villagers go on a daring journey to release the dragons and save the kingdom from the Evil Ice Sorceress. When things don’t go as planned, however, they might need to look to themselves (and to science!) for the answer. Explore the exciting science of solids, liquids, and gases as we conduct experiments with DRY ICE. Watch a fun, fantasy adventure and along the way you’ll discover just how ‘cool’ matter can be! Throughout the showing, the host will answer questions, conduct polls/quizzes, and even teach a science experiment you can do at home. (Under adult supervision.) This program is suitable for children in grades K-5. Everyone is welcome. Please contact the Children’s Librarian, Rita Smith, at 717-533-6555 ext. 3715 or by emailing ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org or call 717-533-6555 if you have questions.

Wednesday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m.

On Facebook LIVE at https://www.facebook.com/hersheypubliclibrary . 

Join Miss Rita and Miss Aly, who will host a wild night of family superhero trivia. How well do you know your superheroes? Gather your family, and all your “super” trivia knowledge. We will be playing on Kahoot. Adults, if you don’t know Kahoot, your school kids most likely do. Registration is not required.