Derry Township eNews - November 19, 2021 |
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Board of Supervisors To Meet Tuesday |
The public is invited to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, November 23rd at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in-person at the Derry Township Administration Building
600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033
A copy of the agenda can be found at this link.
Please note that there will also be a Conditional Use Hearing at 6 p.m.
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The proposed Derry Township 2022 budget is available for the public to review on the Township website. In addition, copies are available to the public at the administration building upon request. The Township Board of Supervisors are expected to vote on the budget at its December 21, 2022 meeting. |
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It is with deep regret that the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department announces the cancellation of our 2021 Thanksgiving Day Dinner. This heartbreaking decision comes after lengthy deliberations regarding current supply chain difficulties and the uncertainty of being able to deliver for our community. The Hershey Fire Department family appreciates your understanding and wishes your family a safe holiday season. |
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Removal of Recreational Equipment
from Right-of-way
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During street sweeping, leaf picking and snow plowing operations, freestanding basketball nets, soccer goals and any other sporting equipment located along curbs, in alleys, and in the street, pose a serious safety issue to the drivers performing their duties either sweeping, collecting leaves or plowing snow. The Department is asking that this equipment be moved from the roadway and alley so that they do not overhang or protrude into the right-of-way. The Township of Derry will not reimburse for any damage to basketball nets/poles or any other recreational equipment located within the right-of-way that is damaged while performing the above listed operations. The Township of Derry will seek full payment for any damage to any equipment caused by recreational equipment located within the right-of-way. |
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Public Works Seeks Seasonal Laborers |
The Township of Derry Public Works Department has immediate openings for Seasonal Laborers. Work will consist of grounds and parks maintenance, leaf collection, and winter snow removal. Starting wage is $16.50 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a current valid PA Driver’s license.
Contact Information:
Attention Bob Piccolo, at (717) 533-2057, option 4 or mail your application to 650 Clearwater Road Hershey, PA 17033
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NOTICE TO 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:
- Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
- Planning Commission
- Downtown Core Design Board
- Shade Tree Commission
- General Authority
- Industrial & Commercial Development Authority
- Board of Library Directors
- Tax Collection Association
- Derry Township Municipal Authority
- Zoning Hearing Board
- Uniform Construction Code Appeals 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 17, 2021. Appointments will be made at the Reorganization Meeting on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
All interested parties are invited to attend the above-referenced public meeting of the Board of Supervisors, which will be held in the main meeting room of the Administration building at the Derry Township Municipal Complex, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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2021 Leaf Collection Schedule |
Leaf collection is underway in Derry Township and will continue through Friday, December 3, 2021.
We ask that residents observe the following guidelines when placing leaves at the curb:
- No leaf collection will be made in alleys.
- Do not place any foreign materials, such as rocks, toys, boards, tree trimmings, garden waste, flower stalks, etc. in leaves to be collected. If any such items are present, the leaf pile will not be collected. Foreign material in leaf piles can cause injuries to the workers and can damage the equipment.
- Grass clippings will not be collected. Grass clippings can be taken to the Recycling Center during operating hours.
The Public Works Department will make every effort to adhere to the schedule shown below. The Department is dealing with staffing shortages that may create some challenges. Inclement weather and the quantity of leaves will also determine whether it is possible for the Public Works Department to stay on scheduled. We are asking for your cooperation during this challenging season ahead.
Please trim trees to a height of 12 feet above the cart way to allow clearance for leaf trucks. Place basketball nets so they do not extend beyond the curb to avoid contact with the leaf picking equipment.
As a final note, we would like to remind all residents that children playing in leaves on the street and cars parked on leaves constitute extremely dangerous conditions.
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Township Events & Services |
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Township Meetings and Events Calendars |
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Township Facility Hours and Addresses
The Township Administration Building will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26.
The Recycling Center will be closed on Friday, November 26.
The Hershey Public Library will close early at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 23, and will be closed all day on Thursday, November 24.
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Looking for entertainment while we are closed? |
Check out books, audiobooks, music, media and more via our digital options available 24/7! Libby/Overdrive; Hoopla
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Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank Community Blood Drive |
Wednesday, November 24th 11am - 3:30pm
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Wednesday, December 1st 4:00pm - 4:45pm
What can you create with our LEGOSs? We'll assign a monthly challenge then display your creations in the library. Children ages 6+ are welcome to attend. Register here.
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Virtual Event - Hear Me Out: Grief and End-of-Life Care |
Wenesday, December 1st 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join the Hershey Public Library, the Free Library of Philadelphia and people across Pennsylvania for a conversation around lived experiences of grief, our body’s reactions to grief, our cultural relationship to death, and how to navigate grief collectively. Register in advance here.
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Parks & Recreation Events |
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Hershey Community Center Membership Special and Gift Cards Now Available |
We can’t wait to open and show you all the wonderful programs and amenities the Hershey Community Center can offer you!
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November 24th 9am-12pm
In this workshop, children will build and test LEGO ® “Mayflower” in real water to see which ships are seaworthy! For more information and to register, click this link.
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November 29th 9am-12pm
This program is the perfect space for your young architect to sharpen their design and building skills!
For more information and to register, click this link.
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November 29th 1pm-4pm
In this Star Wars®-inspired program, students will explore the galaxy with their master building skills and our intergalactically-focused curriculum. For more information and to register, click this link.
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Snapology Holiday Robotics Camp |
December 27th – 29th 9am-12pm
In this Snapology robotics program, your student will explore the world of robotics as they follow instructions to build various models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. For more information and to register click this link.
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December 27th – 29th 1pm-4pm
Students will engage in concepts from astronomy, earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics using LEGO® bricks and other interactive learning tools. We make science fun at Snapology! For more information and to register click this link.
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Community News and Events |
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REP. PATTY KIM DISCUSSES AAPI COMMUNITY |
At the recent Hershey Area All Things Diversity virtual event, PA State Representative Patty Kim discussed her experiences being the first Asian American woman in the PA legislature, and how her culture, ethnicity, and upbringing, have impacted her career and personal life. Hershey Area All Things Diversity is a free series of programs to create awareness and promote acceptance and inclusion in our community. Watch the presentation on our YouTube channel.
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Upcoming Events to Support Cocoa Packs Presents |
Cocoa Packs Presents spreads holiday joy by providing a unique shopping experience for the families of the children enrolled in the Cocoa Packs program. It is made entirely possibly by donations and the collective teamwork of our community and local businesses. Find boxes at local area business where you can drop-off new, unwrapped toys. For more information on how to donate or to shop the Amazon Wishlist, please visit www.CocoaPacks.org.
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Feed the Need and The Hershey Food Bank invite the community to an Open House on Giving Tuesday (11/30) from 4:00-5:30 at the food bank’s facility located at 120 E. Derry Road. Live music, coffee, cookies, and tours of the food bank will be offered. For more information: www.hersheyfoodbank.com
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Downtown Hershey Association Kicks Off Holidays with Santa and Tree Lighting Dec. 4 |
The Downtown Hershey Association invites the public to kick off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting and arrival of Santa, Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in ChocolateTown Square Park. Santa will arrive at 2:30pm via the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company – Firesleigh. He will meet with children in a socially distanced manner until 5:30 p.m. before he leaves to light the tree and return to the North Pole. Kids are also invited to bring letters to Santa to the special mailbox in ChocolateTown Square that day or anytime starting December 1, 2021. Read more.
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