With more winter weather expected our snow plow truck drivers would like to share a few tips on how to avoid that dreaded "second shovel". This is when you've already cleared the area of the street in front of your driveway only to have it plowed shut again. Please note the illustrations below to help plan ahead.

A small section of the Jonathan Eshenour Trail, from Shank Park heading towards Stoney Run will be closed for several weeks due to construction activities. Thank you for your patience as stormwater improvements are being made in this area.

Residents are reminded that Waste Management WILL NOT pick up Christmas trees. The Public Works Department will pick up the trees starting January 4, 2022 and continue until January 28, 2022 - WEATHER PERMITTING. The pick up will follow the fall leaf collection schedule. Trees should be placed at CURBSIDE – no pickups will be made in alleys. As an additional option, any resident may dispose of their Christmas tree at the Township Recycling Center, at no cost, during normal operating hours.

If you are a homeowner in Derry Township and would like a free tree planted along the street at your house, please contact Marisa Weldon, Public Works Department, at 717-533-2057, option 4. Please call on or before January 18^th, 2022. If more than twenty homeowners express interest, selections will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Come play the spaceship bridge simulator on Friday, January 21, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Artemis is a role-based, starship bridge simulation. Each player takes on a role: Captain, Weapons, Helm, Engineering, Science, or Communications, and all work together to navigate fun and challenging missions. We play for two hours and some change depending on how things go. We have enough computers for two bridges, which is 10 people.

Click this link for more information and to register.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Hershey Public Library. Register online.

Visit our events calendar to register for Read Aloud programs for babies, preschoolers and more! We're also offering virtual read aloud programs that can be viewed live or on demand. Register online.

Strengthen your financial skills and learn new ones. This is a great family activity as well as an opportunity for personal growth. Start the year strong and register on Beanstack. Find the link at www.hersheylibrary.org Sponsored by Friends of the Hershey Public Library. 

As the opening of the new community center is fast approaching, we are looking forward to offering an exciting array of programs and amenities to members and patrons. Gift Cards and a Membership Special are now available for purchase at our website.

Questions? Check out the FAQs at the link above or Contact us at parkshelpdesk@derrytownship.org / 717-533-7138.

Session #1 January 20^th – February 24^th

Session #2 March 3^rd – April 7^th

For more information and to register, click this link.

January 24^th 9am-12pm

January 24^th 1pm-4pm

Due to an increase in Covid cases in our area, and for the safety and well-being of our riders, and our volunteers, The People Mover is once again requiring that all of our riders, and all of our volunteers, must wear masks when riding in our vans.

Do you need to learn basic fundamentals to get started? Looking for exercise? Are you ready to master more challenging skating skills, for either figure skating or ice hockey? Our comprehensive approach on conquering individual elements gives you the skills, the knowledge, the urge to go far on the ice. And even further in life. The Hershey Figure Skating Club can help.

The Climate Connection Tip of the Week is a regular posting from the Derry Township Climate Change Advisory Committee.

If it feels like the Township is getting more rain than in the past, you are right. According to this study the number of heavy precipitation events in the region have increased by 84.5% over the past 30 years. More rain = more stormwater and flooding. If you are interested in learning more, including how to reduce your stormwater footprint, check out this helpful resource from the DTMA.

The Derry Township Climate Change Advisory Committee is a citizen’s group that has been tasked by the Township Board of Supervisors with recommending strategies to help reduce our community’s impact on the environment. Get involved at HersheyClimateAction@gmail.com

The Hershey Figure Skating Club will be hosting a Princess Skate Party, to be held on Sunday, January 16, 4:30-6:00pm at the Giant Center.