The public is invited to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled on Tuesday,

January 3^rd at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held in person at the Derry Township Administration Building, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033. This will be the reorganization meeting.

The agenda will be available on the website. 

Waste Management informed the Township that the refuse removal costs for Derry Township residents will be increased in the next quarterly invoices. The increase is due to a rise in disposal costs at the Susquehanna Resource Management Complex (SRMC, Harrisburg Incinerator). Below is the 2023 Rate Schedule, effective January 1, 2023

To read in more detail, residents can go to the SRMC website. To read more details regarding the increase, click this link.

The Derry Township Administration Building and Recycling Center will be closing at 12:00 pm on Friday, December 23^rd & December 30^th, and Closed on Monday, December 26^th, & January 2^nd, 2023, due to the Holiday. The Township would like to wish everyone a safe and wonderful holiday.

Residents are reminded that Waste Management WILL NOT pick up Christmas trees. The Public

Works Department will pick up the trees starting

January 3, 2023, and continue until January 27, 2023, WEATHER PERMITTING. To view this information in more details, click this link.

The Board of Supervisors adopted the annual operating FY2023 Budget for the following fiscal year prior to December 31, 2022. The Supervisors approved the advertisement of the Proposed FY2023 Budget at its November 15, 2022, Budget Hearing. The budget has been on public display for Twenty (20) days in accordance with Section 3205(b) of the Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code. To view the FY2023 Budget highlights, click this link.

Christmas Eve:

Saturday, December 24, 2022 - Closed

New Year's Eve:

Saturday, December 31, 2022 - Closed 

Book Lockers

Don't forget to place holds through the book lockers to pick up items when the library is closed!

For instructions, check out our website.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022, 12:00-3:00 pm

Join Ms. Rita for a special Winter Break crafternoon! Come get creative with our button maker and make some swag to decorate your jacket or backpack.

Wednesday, January 03, 2023, 4:00-4:45 pm

Meets on the first Wednesday of the month from September through May. Children ages 6+ are welcome to register for each month they would like to attend. Register online.

Closed, December 23^rd, 24^th, & 25^th

Regular operating hours on Monday, December 26^th

Due to the impending inclement weather forecast, the Derry Township Community Center will be closed on 12/23, 12/24, and 12/25. The Community Center will resume regular operating hours on Monday, December 26, 2022. Please have a safe and healthy holiday!

December 26^th - December 31^st

The Group Ex Holiday Schedule will start Monday, December 26th, and will run through Saturday, December 31st. We'll kickstart the NEW Group Ex Schedule in the New Year on Monday, January 2^nd, 2023!

December 27^th Registration for Members & Residents

December 29^th Registration for Non-Residents

Swim Lesson Registration is Open on Tuesday, December 27^th & December 29^th! We will have swim lessons Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning January 9^th. In this beginner class for preschoolers, the kids will learn how to float independently and make their way to the wall. Visit our site today for class registration and information!

Begins January 6^th

Interested in being a lifeguard? We are hosting a lifeguard course from January 6-8. This course covers water safety, saves, CPR, and AED instruction. Knowing how to respond in emergency situations is a priceless skill set. Register to become a lifeguard! To register for this class, visit our site today!

Begins Jan 7^th

Come and learn ways to wow your friends and family with The Amazing Magi's Magic Class, right here

at the Derry Township Community Center! Each participant will be given a number of magic tricks by the instructor, as well as learn how to do other effects with everyday household items. Don't wait to register! Spots may just *disappear* before you get your chance! Visit our site today!

Begins Jan 7^th

Strum along with Maria Wilson and sign up for the Kid's Guitar Workshop for Beginners this January! Learn the basics of guitar, including reading charts, learning cords, rhythms, and strumming patterns.

Join in on the fun today and get signed up today!

To register for this class, visit our site today!

Begins Monday, January 9^th

Afternoon Session:

Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. - 5:15-6:00 pm

Begins Tuesday, January 10^th

Morning Session:

Tues., Wed., Thurs. - 8:00-8:45 am

Sat. - 10:00-10:45 am

A great "Get in Shape for the New Year" program! Sweat in Sweats is a 6-week transformation challenge is designed to get you fast results. Wear your sweats or lighter clothing.....no need to worry about body image! Personal Trainer, Nate Daugherty, will give you a great workout with the correct form and nutrition coaching to help you achieve your goals. To register for this class, visit our site today!

Begins Monday, January 9^th

Only a few spots remain for Beginner Pickleball Classes this winter! Step up your game with this

4-week class that will help you become more consistent with serve/return, moving forward after the return, and keeping shots at the no-volley zone ("kitchen") low. This class will not have spots for long, so don't wait to register! Visit our site today!

Begins Tuesday, January 10^th

After-School Yoga

Ages 5-7 - 4:30-5:15 pm

Ages 8-10 - 5:30-6:15 pm

Ages 11-13 - 3:30-4:15 pm

Begins Thursday, January 12^th

Mommy & Me Yoga

Babies 9 to 24 months - 9:30-10:00 am

Ages 2-4 - 10:15-10:45 am

Registration is open now for youth yoga classes starting in January! Next Generation Yoga® with

Cindy Lesher combines traditional Yoga with creative elements, tailoring the delivery to meet and engage children of all ages and developmental stages. To register for any of these classes, visit our site today.

Begins Jan 17^th

6 Weeks of Wellness - A Virtual Workshop! Learn how to nurture the mind-body relationship, reduce stress, manage weight, eat nutritiously at home and on the go,

create an exercise plan that fits a busy schedule, and improve the career/personal life balance. To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins Jan 19^th

Calling all creative kids! Come join Allison Juliana for

a 6-week art class starting in January! You won't want to miss this awesome opportunity to learn how to make

original artwork/illustrations. To register before it's too late, visit our site today.

Please check your SilverSneakers eligibility for 2023!

If your insurance company is dropping the SilverSneakers® fitness program at the end of

the year, please email us.

Give the gift of health and wellness this season with a Derry Township Community Center Gift Card to be used towards memberships, daily fees, and drop-in classes. PURCHASE TODAY!!

The Derry Township Community Center will post delays and closings due to inclement weather on the Township website. To view the listings, click this link.

Thursday, December 24, 2022, 2:30-8:30 pm

Christmas Eve at Derry Church

Derry Presbyterian Church has many upcoming events. To read more details and see how you can participate, click this link.

Tuesday, January 10th, 2023, 2:00-4:00 pm

Derry Presbyterian Church is offering GriefShare, a 13-week seminar and support group for people grieving the death of someone close, is being held 2:00-4:00 pm Tuesdays, January 10 – April 5 at

Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 East Derry Road, Hershey There is no cost to attend the program, but registration is requested: contact the church office

at 717-533-9667. Child care is not available. To

learn more about this program, click this link.

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, 5:00-8:00 pm

Join Courtyard of Honor every 3rd Tuesday of the month for FREE coffee, candy, and conversation at the Starbucks at the Hershey Towne Square, 169 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

It's a time to get together to answer questions, learn more about the project and see as residents how we can get involved as a community, and make a positive impact with this project for future generations. For more information, visit our website.