The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

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

During Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting on September 12, 2023, the Board approved the authorization to execute a renewed annual agreement with the USDA for the continued migration of vulture activity in Derry Township. Regarding the agreement, Tony Roland, a USDA Wildlife Services District Supervisor and Certified Wildlife Biologist®, shared important information about dealing with the vultures with our community. Mr. Roland provided valuable insights. For more information regarding those insights, click here. 

The Township of Derry, Public Works Department, would like to remind residents to make sure that recreational equipment is placed behind the right-of-way. Follow this link to stay informed. We are committed to ensuring that everyone, the residents, the community, and the drivers remain safe during this fall and winter season. 

As part of our efforts to keep you informed, we would like to share with you an informative article on the spotted lanternfly. This insect has become a growing concern in our area in recent years, and although we've seen a decrease, it is important for all of us

to be aware of its impact and how to continue to prevent its spread. By working together, we can help stop the spread of spotted lanternflies and protect our environment. We recommend taking the time to read the article, which you can access by clicking here.

We would like to inform residents of an upcoming road work project that will begin on Route 322 between Walton Avenue and University Drive. Work will be completed during nighttime hours for milling and paving. Weather permitting, work will begin on Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am. Work is expected to be completed within a month from the start date. Please expect traffic pattern changes and delays. Motorists should be alert and drive with caution through the work zone. 

Derry Township has partnered with Hera Property Registry, LLC, to administer its Foreclosure and Vacant Property Registration programs. In order to comply with the Foreclosure and Vacant Property Registration Ordinance(s), all Owners/Mortgagees/Trustees must register online via Hera Property Registry and pay a registration fee. To register with the Hera Property Registry, click here. For Hera's Customer Support, contact by email or by calling (321) 234-5303.

We are excited to announce that the Township's Fall Shred-It event will take place on October 14, 2023, from 8:00 to 10:45 am at the Derry Township Public Works Facility at 650 Clearwater Road. This event is exclusively for residents and is limited to two bags or boxes per household. We encourage all residents to take advantage of this opportunity to safely dispose of any confidential or sensitive documents. Don't miss out on this fantastic event! Click here for more information. 

At the Tuesday, September 12, 2023, board meeting, the Board recognized the Top Readers for the 2023 Hershey Public Library's Summer Reading Program. Click here to view this year's 2023 Top Readers: Jameson Rabena, Jordan Rabena, Peter Ruggiero, Maxwell Dean, and Avee Kandel.

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 10:00 am

USCF Rated Chess Tournament Format: Open (all ages) and Scholastic Quads. Quads are 4 player sections. Each player plays one game vs. each player in their quad. For more details and to register, click here.

Monday, September 18, 2023, CLOSED

REMINDER: The library will be closed on Monday, September 18, 2023, for staff training. Click these links for more information on our eLibrary and our book locker.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 10:00 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.

For more event details, click here.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 6:30 pm

Join Military historian, lecturer, and tour guide Michael Jesberger for a presentation on the final words, emotions, and thoughts attributed to numerous military leaders and soldiers throughout history. Many of their final moments were recorded from the battlefield to bedside vigils as they passed onto the next realm. For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 9:30 am

Meet Aly in the Reading Garden at the Hershey Public Library for a walk around town. For those interested, we will do a brief stretch and ab workout after we return. Please bring a towel or mat for that workout. For more event details, click here.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 4:00 pm

Rescheduled from September 6, please join us for an afternoon of building with LEGO bricks! For more event details, click here.

Thursday, September 21, 2023, 4:00 pm

Are you an artist? A poet? A writer? Share your story by contributing to our brand-new teen zine. We will meet twice a month to create and participate in master classes with area writers and artists.  For more event details, click here.

The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the Friends of Parks & Recreation and the Hershey Federal Credit Union, will sponsor the 75th Annual Hershey Halloween Parade through the streets of Hershey on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 7:00 pm. A special thank you to the Hershey Company for supplying the candy for the spectators along the parade route! Registration forms may be found online via the following link.

There are some spooky vibes 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^st! Wishing you an eerie, spooky, spell-binding, fang-tastic Halloween! 

Thank you for being members and supporting us at the Derry Township Community Center (DTCC) through our Annual Pre-Sale Memberships! Unfortunately, our Annual Pre-sale memberships will expire on September 16, 2023! Let's get back in the swim of things this Fall with another membership at the DTCC! Please stop by our front desk, call, or email us to enroll in another membership! If you would like to register for a membership in the comfort of your home, please enroll through our website and click here.

Begins September 17^th

Looking for great group exercise classes? We have you covered! Morning or late afternoon/evening, check out the variety of class formats that we offer in our NEW Group Ex Schedule starting, September 17th! Give something new a try! What are you waiting for? To view the upcoming schedule, click here. To view the updated Group Ex Schedules descriptions, click here!

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 September 16^th

The Kids Guitar Workshop is back this fall! Take advantage of your opportunity to learn the guitar, gain more skills, and impress your friends and family at your next gathering. Join today, as spots are limited! To register, visit our site today.

Begins September 22^nd & September 29^th

We are calling all homeschoolers looking for a quality music class this fall! Join Maria Wilson for 7 weeks of Music for Homeschoolers - learning the basics of music theory, music history and appreciation, and how to play the ukulele. Sign up now, as seats are limited in each class. To register for any of these classes, visit our site today.

Begins September 25^th

Compete on your own to gain as much muscle or lose as much fat as possible in 8 weeks. Guidelines and weekly workouts will be provided. Includes initial and mid-way training sessions with a personal trainer and a complimentary nutrition consultation. To register, visit our site today.

Begins October 1^st

Join the Hershey Coralettes Synchronized Swimming Team as they begin another season at the Derry Township Community Center! It helps to be comfortable in the water and to be a strong swimmer, but no synchro experience is necessary - we'll

teach you, join us in the competition pool Sunday October 1st! Click here to contact the team for registration information.

Begins October 3^rd

Fall Fit 45, Fat Burner class, includes conditioning with weight training. Great way to start your mornings for a more productive day! All skill levels are welcome! To register for this class, visit our site today.

Begins October 12^th

Introducing an 18+ co-ed volleyball league held at the Derry Township Community Center! Teams are encouraged to sign up before it's too late. For more details, please visit our site today.

Begins November 4^th

Ages 40+ can learn how to read music, understand the basics of music composition, and learn how effective music is in helping our memories on a daily basis! To register for this class, visit our site today.

Thank you to our members and patrons for a great Summer! Continue to enjoy the indoor amenities at the DTCC as we transition into our Fall facility hours.

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

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 8:00 pm

“A Little of This, A Little of That”

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Launching of the Youth Festival Strings

Click here for ticket information and details of the Hershey Symphony news and updates.

Monday, Sep. 25 - Oct. 30, 2023, 10:00 am

Beginner Oil/Acrylic Painting class

Thursday, Sep. 28 - Nov. 16, 2023, 10:00 am

Water Media Painting

The Hershey Art Association has many upcoming events. Click here to read more details and see how you can participate.

Begins September 25^th

Hershey History Center has many exciting upcoming events. They are planning their annual tour, gala, and an extensive community event, The Big Night at the Barn! To learn more details of these events, click here.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 7:00 pm

Manada Conservancy is pleased to present “Corridors of Blue and Green: A Modern Look at Greenways” on September 26, 2023. This free educational program will feature a panel discussion highlighting the importance of local waterways and the land corridors along them. Click here for more details.

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 11:00 am

Soup's On! Save the Date for the 17th Annual Soup Cook-off, Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department. Proceeds benefit the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department and the Hershey Food Bank and Community Outreach. Click here for more information.

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 5:30 pm

We are excited to invite you and your family to a community event at Shank Park as Rock Hill Heritage Farm of Hershey, LLC, partners with Derry Township Parks & Recreation, with a free showing of the beloved movie classic Charlotte's Web! Gather with us as we commemorate 10 years of successful community partnerships with our holistic Farm-Recycle initiative in Derry Township, converting food scraps into animal feed and nutrient-dense compost. Wishing to extend our appreciation to the community for a decade of support, we will be bringing a mini-farm tour to the park! Meet some of our animals and enjoy an educational presentation of our regenerative farm initiatives by farm owner/educator Katherine (Kat) English, followed by the free showing of Charlotte's Web. There will be a concession stand. One of our Farm-Recycle business partners, Just Juice, will also be on-site with their amazing juices! You won't want to miss it!

Wednesday, October 13, 2023

Derry Township Community Cats is the township's trap, neuter/spay, vaccinate, and return program for free-roaming cats in our community. The next clinic is October 11, 2023. Please call the cat line (717) 592-8087 to connect with our services. For more information, visit the website.

Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00 am

Join us for Choctoberfest 2023: A celebration of bands, beers, bites, and chocolate! The 8th Annual Choctoberfest will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm in Chocolate Town Park, Downtown Hershey. The fall event will have live music, local craft beer, delicious food from downtown restaurants, and chocolate! We'll also be featuring the 3rd Annual Chocolate Cake Baking Contest this year! To sign up for this amazing event, click here, or to keep up to date on all Choctoberfest events, click here!

Begins October 14^th

The Top Hershey/Hummelstown artists will open their studio and gallery doors to the public on October 14-15, 2023, for the Annual Hershey Hummelston Art Studio Tour! You don't want to miss this once-a-year opportunity to view their latest works! For more information, please click here.