The next meeting will be the Derry Township Board of Supervisors budget public hearing being held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in person at the Derry Township Administration Building, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033.

Notice of Hearing - The Derry Township Board of Supervisors will continue the public hearing re: Conditional Use Application No. 2022-06 for Governor Crossing originally scheduled for October 26, 2022, has been rescheduled for Monday, November 21, at 6:00 pm, and Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 6:00 pm.

The Derry Township Emergency Management Agency is currently monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole. Please click this link for details instructions regarding the storm.

Derry Township Municipal Authority:

(717) 576-8268 (contact only for blocked storm drains on the roadways.)

We have compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to help residents understand the process of the recent appointment of Keystone Collections Group as the agency responsible for collecting the Township’s Local Service Tax and Occupation Tax beginning on January 01, 2023. Click this link for the list of questions and answers.

The Township would like to give thanks to all who have served our country in the military.

The Township Administration office and Recycling Center will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022,

in honor of Veterans Day.

The Public Works Department is seeking positions for Seasonal and Part-Time Laborers. To read the full descriptions, click this link.

Derry Township Tax Association hours:

Mon • Tues — 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Wed — 9:00 am-6:00 pm

Thurs & Fri —CLOSED



 *Starting November 7, 2022, No Cash Payments, Checks only. Wednesday, December 28, 2022, is the last day for in-person payments.

DROP BOX: A drop box is located for residents' convenience around the corner from the Tax office. 

Check our Events Calendar for Fall Storytime registration!

Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 10:30 am Virtual

Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 10:30 am Virtual & In-Person

Libby experts from OverDrive are coming to help you access our library’s digital collection of ebooks and audiobooks through the free Libby app on November 15th and 16th at 10:30 am! You can sign-up to join here. If you would like to attend to learn about Libby, but can’t make these times, sessions will be recorded and emailed to everyone registered 24 hours after the webinar. Please register to receive this recording.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 6:00-8:00 pm

Come out and join us for an evening with Spirituality and Self-Care authors. Local Authors Lesa Brackbill, Lindsey Krug, and Rachael D Lyne will have time to share a bit of their story and their book. After presentations, meet and mingle with the authors and purchase a new book if you choose.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Grab your current read and join us at Starbucks in Hershey Towne Square. Everyone deserves an hour and a half of uninterrupted reading....and this is yours. No registration is needed. 

Monday, November 14, 2022, 3:00-5:00 pm

Come and enjoy a movie after school in the Teen Space.  

Hoopla service to end January 1, 2023

The Hershey Public Library has made the difficult decision to discontinue Hoopla service as of January 1, 2023. Patrons will be able to borrow materials until December 31, 2022. For more information on this change, please click here.

On Tuesday, November 8, the Hershey Public

Library hosted a talk between Hugo and Nebula award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor and Dr. Ellen Stockstill, Assistant Professor of English at the Keystone Ballroom of the Hershey Country Club.

The visit was sponsored and supported by many community organizations including The Hershey Company, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, Hershey All Things Diversity, Penn State Health Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Friends of the Hershey Public Library. 

The Derry Township Community Center will be CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday, Thursday, November 24, 2022.

Friday, December 9^th, doors open at 5:00 pm

Join us for a fun-filled evening with Santa, crafts, and pool games, Friday, December 9th! Parents and kids 10 and under are welcome to join the festivities. We'll do photos and story time with Santa, create holiday crafts and cards for the community and play games in the leisure pool. The cost is $5 for members, $7 for residents, and $9 for non-residents, plus you can bring a book or toy to donate to a local charity. Doors open at 5:00 pm for free play and Santa will arrive at 5:30 pm. Festivities will end at 7:30 pm. Register, spaces are limited! Please register each individual in your family so we can have an accurate headcount and be aware of their ages. To register visit our site today!

Join for Aqua Tone & Stretch today!

Sundays at 2:45 pm

Come in for an afternoon in the pool to strengthen and tone your body to music! The class begins at 2:45 pm and is in the competition pool. We have water belts and dumbbells for you to use! Aqua classes are $5

for members, $10 for residents, and $12.50 for

non-residents. Hope to see you there!

Join Bo and Pat for some early morning spin and get a great workout for the day! 

Tuesdays at 5:45 am - (w/ Bo)

Thursdays at 5:45 am - (w/ Pat)

BPM Cycling/ Cycling/ Morning Spin -Indoor cycling or “spinning” provides a high-energy workout that burns calories and improves endurance and strength. During a typical class, various types of terrain—such as hills that you have to climb—are simulated to increase the intensity of the workout. BPM Cycling uses a rhythmic approach to spinning that follows the beat of the music.

Group Ex FOOD DRIVE - Runs Nov 7-19^th



In this season of giving, the Group Ex classes will be donating food items to the Hershey Food Bank. The FOOD DRIVE will take place Nov. 7-19. Donation boxes are located in each Fitness Studio. Please see the flyer for details.

Upcoming January Programs - Check out some of our recreation programs starting in January of 2023! There's plenty of fun to be had for all ages. Sign up early to secure your spot! Visit our link to register and view a full list of programs coming up!

Begins Nov 29^th

Join us at the Derry Township Community Center for Science Explorer's 4-week "Toying Around with Science" class starting November 29th! Explore the world of physics and chemistry that exists in toys. Boomerangs, yo-yos, kaleidoscopes, and clucking cups are all part of the fun! To register for this class, just visit our site today!

Enroll today for the Indoor Soccer Fall 2.0 season starting in November. Winter enrollment is also open for sessions starting in January. For more information, visit our website.

Happening this winter at the Community Center, Hershey Soccer Club is bringing central PA its first stand-alone Futsal program open to everyone regardless of the soccer club. For more information, visit our website.

Happening this fall at the Derry Township Community Center, the Joy of Sports Foundation is using the gymnasium to hold its Play Fit Program. They’re currently running a survey and would love your feedback. To find this survey to participate in, go to our website.

The Derry Township Parks and Recreation are looking to hire, Lifeguard: Weekend Duty Supervisors for the Derry Township Community Center. To read the full description and apply, click this link.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Derry Township Community Cats provides trap, neuter, vaccinate and return services for township residents assisting free-roaming cats in our community. The last spay/neuter clinics for 2022 will be on November 8

and December 13. If interested, please leave us a message on the 'cat line' at 717-592-8087. We're looking for help with PR. We need a volunteer to help publicize our clinics, events, and fundraising. Can you help with our communications and social media to improve our outreach to the community? Please email us at this link.

Sunday, November 13, 2022, 4:00-7:00 pm

“Tickets for Feed the Need, a fundraiser for the Hershey Food Bank, are now on sale. The event takes place on November 13^th, 4:00-7:00 pm at the Hershey Country Club. Limitless tastings are being offered this year from award-winning HE&R restaurants as well as Englewood Brewing, Hidden Still Spirits, Mangia Mangia, Smoked, and The Chocolate Avenue Grill. Ticket purchases also entitle participants to two drinks, live entertainment, and opportunities to bid on fabulous items in the Silent and Live Auctions. Click this link to learn more and purchase your tickets!

Monday, November 14, 2022, 1:00 pm

On November 14, 2022, at 1:00 pm, the Hershey Horticulture Society will present “How to Plant & Care for Dahlias,” by Jerry Waln of the Gettysburg Dahlia Society. The program will be held at the Brownstone Masonic Lodge, Hershey; free and open to the public. For more details, click this link.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022, &

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Penn State Health will host an educational session for those providing care to someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. This engaging, educational session will offer realistic tips, reliable community resources, and practical tools for care partners to use daily in the caregiving journey. The session will be on November 15 and 16 at three locations in the region. Learn more about Living with Dementia by clicking on this link.

Sunday, November 20, 2022, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Help Derry Township Community Cats "Stuff the Truck" on Saturday, November 19th, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Karns Foods, located at 731 Cherry Drive, Hershey, PA. For a detailed list of items, please click on this link or visit our website.

Sunday, November 20, 2022, 12:00-3:00 pm

The Hershey Lions announce the resumption of their Fall Spaghetti Dinner to be held Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Grace United Methodist Church in Hummelstown from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The price of the meal is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 6 to 12. Tickets are available from Hershey Lions members, at the door, or online from the club’s website or Facebook. For more details, click this link. 

Cocoa Packs Presents spreads holiday joy by providing a unique shopping experience that benefits the children enrolled in the Cocoa Packs program.

For more information on how to donate, a full list of upcoming events, and box locations where you can drop off new, unwrapped toys, please visit our website.