The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 7:00 pm.

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

The Derry Township Police Department has had a lot to celebrate this week! First, Officers Libby Strayer and Luke Blake recently graduated from the 123rd Police Academy at H.A.C.C. Congratulations on this great accomplishment! In addition, the department's K9 Tor has received a bullet and stab protective vest, which will help ensure his safety while on duty. We are proud of our officers and K9s for their hard work and dedication to keeping our community safe. To read more about these achievements, please click here.

The Township of Derry is planning to apply for twenty free trees through the Tree Pennsylvania 2024 Spring Bareroot tree planting program.  The Township would like to make these free trees available to homeowners in Derry Township for planting along the streets within the public right-of-way. If you are a homeowner in Derry Township and would like a free tree planted along the street at your house, please contact Marisa Weldon, Public Works Department, at 717-533-2057, option 4. Please call on or before January 19th, 2024. Click here for more detailed information.

Residents are reminded that Waste Management WILL NOT pick up Christmas trees. The Public Works Department will pick up the Christmas trees starting January 2, 2024, and continue until January 26, 2024, WEATHER PERMITTING. Christmas trees should be placed at the street/curb for pick up, not in the alleys. To view the pickup schedule, you can click here. During operating hours, residents may bring their Christmas tree to the Derry Township Public Works Recycling Center; click here to view the schedule. 

On Monday, December 4, 2023, the closure of Stoverdale Road between Kaylor Road and Sherwood Drive began during daylight hours and will remain until further notice. This closure is due to the replacement of the water line in the area. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask that you plan your routes accordingly. We will provide updates as the work progresses and appreciate your patience.

Waste Management has compiled a holiday recycling checklist specifically for our residents. This checklist includes detailed information about how to dispose of holiday ornaments, lights, wreaths, and other decorations in an environmentally friendly way. We encourage you to review it and follow the guidelines to help reduce waste. To view the detailed listing, please click here.

Keystone Collections Group would like to remind those residents who still need to pay their 2023 per capita/occupation tax bill that the tax is due on or before December 31. Pay online using the invoice number from your bill. To save time, choose e-pay by clicking here.

January 6, 10:00 am

Please note that the USCF Rated Chess Tournament has been canceled due to the impending weather.

January 9, 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. The library will see you at Starbucks with your book! Click here for more event details.

January 9, 2:00 pm

Register to join the round table discussion led by Jim Logue. The group will choose a philosophical issue each month, and those attending will learn and discuss it in an open and respectful atmosphere—a great way to engage and expand your mind. Click here for more event details and to register.

January 10, 2:00 pm

Learn Libby with the Experts! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. The Libby experts are here to get you started, from downloading the app and signing in to searching and borrowing titles, placing holds, and adjusting reading settings. Please register to receive the recording even if you can't attend live. Click here for more details and to register.

January 10, 5:00 pm

Come to the library and play! Use our games or bring your own to share. This is a great time to wind down and have good, clean, competitive fun. Bring friends, family, and the whole gang. Registration is not required, but knowing how many to expect is helpful. Let's have fun!!!! Click here for more details and to register.

January 10, 5:00 pm

Spend the evening crocheting with Rita and other community crafters. Bring your current project. Ask questions from more experienced people. Build a community and have fun. This is a free event for crocheters of all levels. Appropriate for ages 12 and older. Click here for more details and to register.

January 11, 5:00 pm

Are you an artist? A poet? A writer? Share your story by contributing to our brand-new teen zine! Meet in the teen space to work on pieces for the zine with other teen artists and writers. Click here for more details and to register.

The Hershey Public Library sometimes closes in the case of inclement weather.

There are several different ways to check if we are open:

1.  Call the library at 717-533-6555; we will place the information on our voicemail recording if we will be closed.
2. Our website includes announcements about weather delays or closings.
3. Check our Facebook page for updates. We pin announcements about closures to the top of the page.
4. We post information on the "Closing and Delays" pages for ABC27 and WGAL8.

Don't forget to stock up on books and movies before a storm! Stay warm this winter!

January is Try Masters Swimming Month, and we have a brand-new team practicing here at the Derry Township Community Center! Anyone with a good attitude is encouraged to join, regardless of competitive experience. There is no additional fee to join a practice; use your DTCC membership or pay the day rate. Check out masters swimming at usms.org and email hersheymasters@gmail.com with questions. See you on deck!

Lifestretch is 1:1 personal training that includes hands-on stretching while you learn self-stretching techniques. You will feel limber and relaxed after each session. Please email Jamie McGlaughlin, Fitness Coordinator, for an appointment.

Karate classes begin this week! Sign up now to secure your spot! Visit our site today!

New Pickleball Clinics are open for January! Spots go very quickly, so don’t hesitate to register! To register for these clinics, visit our site today!

Soccer Shots Winter Season starts next week at the Derry Township Community Center! Enroll online here!

Begins January 9^th & February 27^th

After-School Yoga

Ages 5-7 – 4:30-5:15 pm

Ages 8-10 – 5:30-6:15 pm

Ages 11-13 – 3:15-4:15 pm

Winter classes are forming now with Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher! The classes are a style of Yoga that, on the outside, might seem like play but have a definite purpose. They follow the same sequence as adult Yoga, incorporating traditional yoga poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, creative elements of movement, learning points, visualization, sensory integration, and fun stuff. Each class is tailored for the age group being taught. Props, music, books, and games grab their attention as they practice Yoga. To enroll in these classes, visit our site today!

Begins January 13^th

Improve your guitar skills with this 2-hour Adult Guitar Workshop for Beginners! You'll leave the class feeling more confident while having some fun. To enroll in this beginner workshop, visit our site today!

Begins January 15^th

Intimidated by the weight room? Barbell Basics - Women Only, you will learn to train with confidence. Becky will show you the correct form for strength training exercises and help you get started on a stronger, healthier self! To enroll in this fantastic class, visit our site today!

Begins January 17^th

January Nerf^® Night is now up and taking registrations! Sign up quickly because spots go quickly! Visit our site today!

Begins January 17^th

After School Zen Den, with Next Generation Yoga® with Cindy Lesher, will help kids ages 11-15 slow down and discover peacefulness through practicing mindfulness in a lighthearted environment. Register for 1 class or the entire 4-class series; visit our site today!

Begins January 18^th

The kids' art classes are back! Join Allison Juliana for Art Exploration this January for 4-weeks of art fun at the Derry Township Community Center! Enroll early to make sure you secure your spot! To enroll in one of these classes, click here!

See what's happening at the Leader Center for Active Life. Take a look at their Newsletter! If you would like to learn more about the center, you can visit the website.

Like to sing? Join us! The Hershey Community Chorus, a non-audition community of singers, is looking for new members and will host an open house on Monday, January 22, with light refreshments from 6:00-7:00 p.m., followed by a trial rehearsal from 7:00-9:00 p.m., at the Hershey Free Church located at 330 Hilltop Road, Hummelstown. Registration for membership in the Chorus will be available, and new members in all voice parts are welcome (no auditions necessary). Our spring concert dates are scheduled for May and will include selections from Broadway. Any questions, please visit our website. We look forward to singing with you!

January 11, 10:15 am

Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers Club (HANNC) will meet at the Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave, Hershey, at 10:15 am on Thursday, January 11^th. Our Speaker will be Susan Plant, who served with the Peace Corps in the Sedhiou region of Senegal in West Africa. Susan will tell us how she became involved in the Peace Corps, delving into the intense language and cultural training she had to complete to serve the local communities of Senegal successfully. HANNC meets from September to April on the second Thursday of the month. Guests are invited to attend. For more information, visit their website.

Begins January 18^th

Water Media Painting

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