The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

When available, the recording can be accessed by clicking this link.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) revealed that a bridge replacement project is set to commence on Laudermilch Road (Route 2012) in Dauphin County. The bridge spans Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks between East Derry Road and Hershey Park Drive in Derry Township. Weather permitting, work will begin on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, and all work is expected to be completed by July 11, 2025. The bridge will be closed, and a detour using East Derry Road, Route 422, North Lingle Avenue, and Hershey Park Drive will be put in place. For updates on this project and other major roadways, click here.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of K9 Heli. Last evening, K9 Heli was laid to rest due to medical complications caused by the formation of an internal mass around a couple of his organs, which had started to cause internal bleeding. K9 Heli served our community and Officer Andrew Condran extremely well, and his passing has left a profound impact on all of us. Officer Condran, who was planning on retiring K9 Heli in 2024, will miss his loyal partner and friend dearly. We ask that you keep Officer Condran and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. K9 Heli's contributions to our community will never be forgotten, and his memory will live on forever.

The Derry Township Municipal Authority (DTMA) will replace a small sewer line section along the Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail near Shank Park. To complete this work, the path from the middle parking lot and a small piece of the bike/pedestrian trail will need to be closed from November 6-17, 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as these necessary improvements are made. Click here to view a map of the affected area.

Keystone Collections Group would like to remind those residents who still need to pay their 2023 per capita/occupation tax bill that the tax is due on or before December 31. Pay online using your invoice number from your bill. To save time, choose e-pay by clicking here.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will host two public hearings and receive public comment in-person, online, and by mail on an Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared for the I-83 South Bridge Project in Dauphin and Cumberland Counties. The in-person public hearings will take place from 3:30 to 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and Thursday, November 2, 2023. If you are interested in attending or want more information, click here. 

Your opinion is important to us! As part of our commitment to maintaining a high standard as an accredited law enforcement agency, the Police Department is conducting a community survey for those who reside and/or work in Derry Township. We are constantly working and training in an effort to improve services to our community and appreciate feedback from those we serve. The survey will close for submissions on November 1, 2023, at 12:00 pm. Click here to start the survey.

This reminds residents of the upcoming Derry Township Municipal Authority project, where they will replace storm sewer culverts that cross beneath Wood Road and Limerick Court. Starting Monday, October 23, 2023, weather permitting, vehicular traffic on Wood Road, between Bullfrog Valley Road and Waltonville Road, will be restricted for 3 to 4 days. Wood Road will be closed daily during sewer replacement work but will be reopened each day after working hours. Local traffic traveling only between Bullfrog Valley Road and Limerick Court will still be permitted during working hours during the Wood Road closure.

The Derry Environmental Action Committee needs several volunteers for the Township street tree planting program on Saturday, November 11, 2023. The planting starts at 9:00 am and will last at most until noon. If you are interested in helping at this event, please contact Chuck Gassert at 717-460-7684.

State PA Representative Tom Mehaffie is excited to announce that he will be attending two community events this November. The first event is a Veterans Breakfast on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 8:00 to 10:00 am. This event is open to all veterans, and registration is required (to register for the breakfast, click here). The second event is Tea with Tom for couples on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Each outreach program(s) will cover various topics. For more details on these events, click here.

Saturday, October 28, 1:00 pm

Join Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. All ages and skill levels welcome! While all are welcome, children aged 11 and under must have a responsible person to remain in the library during chess club. For more event details, click here.

Saturday, October 28, 2:00 pm

Jazz may have fallen out of the mainstream back in the 1950s, but one place it has consistently lived is in film and theater. Patrick and his trio will perform songs from classic movie musicals, modern films, animated films, large orchestral soundtracks, and various popular franchises. For more event details, click here.

Friday, October 27, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday, 28, 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Now that Fall is in the air, it's a great time to swing by the library and enjoy our area's artists. Hershey Area Arts Association (HAAA) will have selections from their members' artwork on display for you to enjoy and maybe purchase for your early holiday shopping. Enjoy some refreshments on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Teen Space. For more event details, click here.

Monday, October 30, 10:15 am

Join a growing movement of people like you who are making a positive difference in the lives of people living with dementia. This session will cover five key messages about dementia and touch on what it is like to live with dementia. As a Dementia Friend, you will turn your understanding into a practical action that can help someone with dementia living in your community. The action can be as big or small as you choose. Every action counts! For more event details, click here.

Tuesday, October 31, 10:15 am & 1:15 pm

(Both sessions are the same.)

Preschool friends and their caregivers are invited to come in costume to enjoy stories and trick-or-treat in the library. No registration is necessary. For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, November 1, 4:00 pm

Join Ms. Rita as she leads children through LEGOs and life lessons, instilling confidence, curiosity, and the power of our creative spirits in young people. For children ages 6+. No registration is necessary. For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, November 1, 6:00 pm

Pop by the library to grab a book, and a cup of tea or coffee donated by Starbucks at Hershey Towne Square. While supplies last. Join us for the Happiest Hours with books and hot beverages. No registration is necessary. For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, November 1, 6:30 pm

Join Rita for a discussion of When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller (one of our Hershey Reads titles!) Each month is a different selection, and our volunteer facilitators will help spark and guide lively conversation relating to the month's book. Please register for the event in order to help our facilitators properly prepare for the evening. For more event details, click here.

Some spooky vibes are coming from Derry Township Community Center (DTCC)! Carve out some time and enter at your own risk for DTCC's Annual Trick-or-Treat night! It should be a spooktakular good time from 6:00-8:00 pm on Halloween night, Tuesday, October 31, 2023! Wishing you an eerie, spooky, spellbinding, fang-tastic Halloween! 

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, save the date to begin the holiday shopping season at the 37th Annual Hershey Arts & Craft Show! Over 150 vendors from all over Pennsylvania and the surrounding states will have their handmade original items for sale. The following food trucks will also be on site: Crema Coffee, Blue Bear BBQ, and 717 Tacos! Follow the link for more event details.

Derry Township Community Center's Santa's Holiday Swim Fest registration opens at 9:00 am on November 13th for Members/Residents and November 15th for Non-Residents! Join us for a fun-filled evening with Santa, crafts, and pool games! Parents and kids 10 and under are welcome to join the festivities. We’ll take photos with Santa, create holiday crafts, and play in the leisure pool. The event will occur from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Friday, December 15th. To register for the fun-filled event, visit our site today!

We are excited to launch a new Aquatic Exercise Class for Arthritis at the Derry Township Community Center. This class is specifically designed for people who have arthritis and is aimed at reducing pain and inflammation while increasing range of motion, flexibility, and overall conditioning. It offers a traditional range of motion and exercise and an additional cardiovascular segment. It will be held in the

Leisure Pool every Wednesday morning from 10:45 to 11:45 am. Registration for this class is easy – sign in at the front desk to participate. Join today!

Come join the fun for a SPOOKY great workout, for this Glow Pound Halloween Workout on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 9:00 am! Accessories like glow bracelets and glow sticks will be provided, or feel free to bring your own!

Calling all seeking to learn valuable lessons in the

4-week karate classes at the Derry Township Community Center. Take your pick between Mondays or Thursdays, or both! To register, visit our site today!

Begins October 30^th, November 1^st,

& November 3^rd

Pickleball clinics are back again after a few-month break! Beginner and Intermediate level clinics are available and will last 4 weeks each. To register for one of these clinic(s), visit our site today.

Begins October 31^st

After-School Yoga

Ages 5-7 – 4:30-5:15 pm

Ages 8-10 – 5:30-6:15 pm

Ages 11-13 – 3:15-4:15 pm

Begins November 2^nd

Grown Up & Me Yoga

Ages 2-4 – 9:30-10:00 am

Classes are forming now with Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher! The classes are a style of Yoga that might seem like play on the outside, but it has a purpose. It follows the same sequence as adult Yoga, incorporating traditional yoga poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, creative elements of movement, learning points, visualization, sensory integration, and fun stuff. Each class is tailored for the age group being taught. Props, music, books, and games grab their attention as they practice Yoga. To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins November 4^th

Beginner's Guitar Workshop for Kids is back! It is a fun learning experience for those wanting to gain more experience with their guitars. Sign up today to secure your spot! To register, visit our site today!

Begins November 5^th & January 7^th

The Beginner Diving Program is created for children aged 8 to 18 to acquire the fundamentals of springboard diving. *No prior experience is required, but participants should be capable of swimming across the deep end of the pool. The program will cover basic stretching/flexibility exercises, activities to develop strength, and drills aimed at enhancing forward and backward takeoffs. Furthermore, divers will be taught the forward and backward takeoffs. The program aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to execute the very basic dives and progress to more complex dives based on their abilities. To register for these sessions, visit our site today!

Begins November 6^th

Wear your sweats or lighter clothing...no need to worry about body image. Nate will help you tone and strengthen with correct form and nutrition coaching in the Sweat in Sweats class. To register for this class, visit our site today!

Begins November 13^th

Soccer Shots is back at the Derry Township Community Center this fall and winter starting in November. Sign up today, and enroll here!

Begins November 15^th

Our next Nerf® Night is in just a few weeks, and spots are going very quickly! Don't wait any longer to get signed up! To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins December 2^nd

Beginner's Ukulele Class for Kids ages 7-12 comes to the Community Center this December for a 2-hour workshop! Bring a ukulele and a fun attitude, and you'll have a blast and learn a ton! To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins December 16^th

STEAM Through the Holidays will give kids the gifts of engineering, imagination, and creativity this holiday season with Challenge Island's winter-themed STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) workshops. To register for this class, visit our site today.

See what's new this month at the Leader Center for Active Life. Take a look at the October Newsletter. To learn more about the center, visit the website.

Thursday, November 2, 7:00 pm



The Manada Conservancy will host a panel-style presentation, of community representatives from PA Department of Environmental Protection, Penn State University, and Derry Township regarding, "A Path Forward: Local Climate Action." For registration and detailed information, click here.

Sunday, November 5, 12:00 pm



The Hershey Lions Club invites the public to their Fall Spaghetti dinner on November 5, 2023, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. The event will be held at Grace Methodist Church, 433 East Main Street, Hummelstown. For tickets and more information, click here.

Thursday, November 9, 10:15 am

The Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers Club (HANNC) is excited to announce its upcoming meeting at the Hershey Library on November 9th at 10:15 am. Guest speaker John Marietta, a retired US Army Colonel, received his master's degree in history from Shippensburg University and later taught at Shippensburg and York College. John will present his program, "The True Story of Thanksgiving,” which will focus on the history of Thanksgiving through the lens of Food, Faith, and Football. Come join us for what's sure to be an enlightening and enjoyable morning! For more information and upcoming events, click here.

Sunday, November 12, 4:00 pm

The Hershey Food Bank is excited to announce that tickets are now available for their Feed the Need event! This is a great opportunity to support a wonderful cause while enjoying an evening of delicious food and community. The event promises to be a fun experience for all, so don't miss out! Get your tickets today and join us for a night of giving back. For tickets and event details, click here.