Derry Township eNews - December 2, 2022

Current News

Board of Supervisors Meeting

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

December 6th at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held in person at the Derry Township Administration Building, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033.


The agenda will be available on the website

Derry Township Tax Association &

Keystone Collections Group

Effective January 1, 2023. Keystone Collections Group serves as the Local Services and Occupation Tax Collector for Derry Township. To read more information regarding local tax services, click this link.


REMINDER TO DERRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS:

Derry Township Tax Association hours:

Mon • Tues — 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Wed  9:00 am-6:00 pm

Thurs & Fri —CLOSED



 *We no longer accept Cash Payments, Checks only. Wednesday, December 28, 2022, is the last day for in-person payments. 

NOTICE: Derry Township Residents

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Derry, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, that resumés and cover letters will be accepted for positions on the following Boards:

  •  Board of Library Directors
  • Downtown Core Design Board
  • Derry Township Municipal Authority
  • Planning Commission
  • Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
  • Shade Tree Commission
  • Uniform Construction Code Appeals Board
  • Zoning Hearing Board 

Residents of Derry Township who are interested in serving on any of the above boards are requested to submit a letter of interest and a resumé to the Township of Derry, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033, no later than December 12, 2022. Appointments will be made in person at the Reorganization Meeting on January 3, 2023,

at 7:00 pm, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey. 

Township Events & Services
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Township Meetings and Events Calendars

Hershey Public Library's December Calendar

2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting Dates

Join Us at The Library

Chess Club

Saturday, December 3, 2022, 1:00-3:00 pm


Join Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. While all are welcome, children ages 11 and under must have a responsible person remain in the library during chess club.

Joy to the World! The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols

Saturday, December 3, 2022, 2:00-3:00 pm


Folk tunes, pagan revels, and medieval hymns have all contributed to the musical treasure we enjoy every year during the Christmas season. This program presents the colorful stories behind twenty of our favorite Yuletide carols. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Hershey Public Library. Register online.

Silent Book Group at

Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 10:00-11:30 am


Come and enjoy a movie after school in the Teen Grab your current read and join us at Starbucks in Hershey Towne Square. Get there a bit early and grab yourself some refreshments. Everyone deserves an hour and a half of uninterrupted reading....and this is yours.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 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.

Parks & Recreation Events

Derry Township Community Center-

Santa's Holiday Swim Fest

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


The last day to register, is today, Friday, December 2nd, for Santa's Holiday Swim Fest! Santa's Holiday Swim Fest is Friday, December 9th! Registration is required, and remember to register your whole family for the event! Join Santa for some fun, crafts, and pool games! Bring a toy or book to donate to a local charity! 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 TODAY!

Derry Township Community Center-

Aquatic Specialist

The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Aquatic Specialist to provide for the

overall general health, safety, and enjoyment of aquatic programs in the new Derry Township Community Center. To read a full description and apply, click this link.

Meet the Trainers

Thursday, December 8, 5:00-7:00 pm

Friday, December 9, 9:00-11:30 am


Come meet our trainers, get your questions answered, and learn how personal training can benefit you in so many ways.


Deb Tregea, our certified LifeStretch® instructor,

will be onsite to provide FREE LifeStretch® demos.

No registration is necessary!

Derry Township Community Center-

NEW Group Ex Schedule

Group Ex Schedule Starts Dec 5th


Come join workout with us and check out our Group Ex classes. Our new schedule is available now! To view our new Group Ex Schedule click this link.

Derry Township Community Center-

Kid's Guitar Workshop for Beginners

Begins Jan 7th


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!

Derry Township Community Center-

Intro to Photography Class

Begins Jan 17th


Do you want to refine your photography skills and get to that next level? Join Michael Yatsko at the Community Center this winter for Intro to Digital Photography! This class will teach you how to properly use your digital camera so that you finally take it off of

AUTOMATIC mode and start shooting some amazing photos. Don't wait to register! Less than 10 spots are available! To register for this class, visit our site today.

Derry Township Community Center-

Crosstown Drumming Circle

Begins Jan 29th


Bring your drum and join Maria Wilson for this hand drumming circle. Maria will give instruction on different rhythms, and techniques on different drums including congas, Cajon, and djembe. It's an excellent time for all! Classes will meet once every month. To register for this class, visit our site today.

Derry Township Community Center-

NOW HIRING LIFEGUARD: WEEKEND DUTY SUPERVISORS!

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.

Derry Township Community Center-

GIFT CARDS!

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!!

Follow the link below for more Parks and Recreation Program Offerings:
Community News and Events

Cocoa Packs Presents

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 3, 2022, 8:00-10:30 am


Ticket Price: donation-based. No reservations; first come, first served. Join us for a pancake breakfast with Santa to benefit our annual Cocoa Packs Presents toy drive! For more information, please visit our website.

Derry Presbyterian Church-

Upcoming Events

Saturday, December 3, 2022, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Cookie Walk & Jumbles Shop


Sunday, December 4, 2022, 2:00-3:30 pm

Derry Church Christmas Concerts Sing and Ring

in the Christmas Season


Sunday, December 20, 2022, 6:15 pm

"Longest Night" Worship Offers Comfort


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

Annual Hershey Symphony

Holiday Spectacular

Saturday, December 3, 2022, 2:00-8:00 pm


Join the Hershey Symphony Orchestra as they ring in the season with their Holiday Spectacular on December 3, 2022, at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm at The Hershey Theatre. A local tradition, this holiday-themed concert will feature both beloved classics and exciting new arrangements, all under the direction of Maestro Gregory Woodbridge. To read more details about this event, click this link or visit our website.

Church of the Redeemer

"Back Again for Christmas"

Sunday, December 11, 2022, 3:00 pm


Voices of Palmyra, community choir, presents, "Back Again for Christmas” on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 3:00 pm, Church of the Redeemer UCC, 500 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey PA 17033. Dr. Michael Wojdylak, Director, and Inok Choi, Accompanist. Tickets can be purchased in advance ($12) or at the door ($15) on the day of the concert. Children under 12 attend for free. Call 717-473-8019 to purchase advance tickets.

Derry Township Community Cats Clinic

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 next clinic is on December 13. Reservations can be made by leaving a message on the 'cat line' at 717-592-8087. We also 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? If so, please email us at our website.

Hershey Figure Skating Club

Friday, December 23, 2022, 5:30-7:30 pm


Santa and his elves will take a quick break from their Christmas toy-making to visit and ice skate with Hershey Figure Skating Club! After the fun of skating with the elves, tell Santa your last-minute wish list over some warm chocolate chip cookies & hot cocoa! Bring your camera for a special picture with Father Christmas himself! Come join us from 5:30 to 6:30 pm and learn to skate and games with the elves. We'll have a meet and greet with Santa from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. For more information, please visit our website.

Support Cocoa Packs

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.

Township Publications

Derry Township Newsletter

Derry Township Fall Newsletter

Sign up for the Nixle Emergency Alert System at this link.

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 

October 25, 2022

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