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June - September 2019 • www.yorktownship.com
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ecreation Programs
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Page 2 YORK TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER June-September 2019
2019 YORK TOWNSHIP FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK
BOARD INFORMATION
Updates on various projects and Township news from
Board of Commissioners December 2018 to March 2019
Typically meets 2nd Tuesday
at 6:00 pm The Board appointed Commissioner Granholm representative and Commissioner Knepper
Robert D. Steele (3rd Ward) alternate to the Police Commission with a term to expire January 4, 2021.
President
George Jones (2nd Ward) The Board appointed Ryan Grigg representative and Gary Milbrand alternate to the York
Vice President Adams Tax Bureau and York County Tax Collection.
Paul D. Knepper (5th Ward)
Albert Granholm (4th Ward) The Board approved Ryan Grigg representative to the York Township employee pension plan.
Robert Kessler (1st Ward)
The Board appointed Jodi Heffner to the Planning Commission for a term expiring December
2022 and Zane Williams to the Water & Sewer Authority for a term expiring December 31,
Recreation & Parks Board 2023.
Typically meets 1st Thursday
at 6:30 pm The Board appointed Bridgett McAuliffe, Walter Henry, Jr. and Nicholas Sabold to the
Austin J. Eberly Property Maintenance Appeals Board.
Joseph Hackett
James O’Neill The Board approved the following resolutions:
Daniel Shelly • Resolution 2018-16 appointing the independent auditor for 2018 fiscal year.
Laura Kirk • Resolution 2018-17 appointment of Anthony Pantano as an alternate to the Zoning
Hearing Board.
• Resolution 2019-1 bank cash management.
Water & Sewer Authority • Resolution 2019-2 bank demand deposit accounts (checking).
Typically meets 3rd Monday • Resolutions 2019-4 thru 2019-6 various Morgan Stanley investments for Township funds.
at 6:30 pm • Resolution 2019-7 authorizing eminent domain for the purpose of condemning a fee
Karen Atkinson simple interest for access and roadway improvements.
Josephine Dick • Resolution 2019-8 updating the Act 537 plan for on-site systems for the Nachtigall
Diane Mitchell Subdivision.
Thomas Pinkerton • Resolution 2019-9 adopting the York County 2018 Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Jamie Reid
Zane Williams The Board approved the following Ordinances:
• Ordinance 2018-3 the 2019 budget.
• Ordinance 2018-4 the 2019 tax levy.
Planning Commission • Ordinance 2018-5 the 2019 street light tax.
Typically meets 3rd Tuesday • Ordinance 2018-6 vacating of a portion of Monument Road.
at 6:00 pm • Ordinance 2019-1 the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code.
Carl Dallmeyer
Raymond Fertig The Board approved the 2019 Animal Care & Housing Agreement with the SPCA of York
Jodi Heffner County and the 2019 Animal Control Officer Agreement with Klugh Animal Control Services.
Tammy Morrison
James Norton The Board approved a proposed Community Recreation Center Survey with Lepson
Research Group.
Zoning Hearing Board
The Board approved the purchase of two F550 Crew Cab Dump Trucks, a used truck for the
Typically meets 4th Tuesday
brine dispensing system, a New Holland Boomer 55 Tractor, and a Ferris Zero Turn IS3200Z
at 6:00 pm mower.
William Descar
Glenn Myers The Board approved the proposal for traffic engineering services from TRG, Inc. for the South
John Myers Queen St./Country Club Road signal replacement project.
Timothy Salvatore
James Barnes The Board directed the Township Manager to write a letter to the York County Commission-
Kathleen Cronin—Alternate ers in opposition to the creation of a County Stormwater Authority.
Anthony Pantano—Alternate
The Board approved the signing of the acknowledgment by the York Township Goodwill Fire
Company to enter into a new loan agreement.
All meetings are held at the York The Board approved, with conditions, the 3100 Cape Horn Road Preliminary/Final Subdivision
Township Municipal Building. For Plan and Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan.
meeting dates, please visit the York
Township website calendar. The Board approved, with conditions, the Dean and Carol Nachtigall Preliminary/Final
Subdivision Plan, located at 2470 Indian Rock Dam Road.
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The Board approved, with conditions, the U.S. Renal Care Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan, located at 2721 South
Queen Street.
The Board approved, with conditions, the Gary and Susan Alcorn Final Subdivision Plan, located at 2653 South George Street.
The Board approved, with conditions, the WellSpan Heart and Vascular Center Final Lot Consolidation Plan, located at 2301
Joppa Road.
Two scholarships were presented at the Dallastown School District and York County Science and Engineering Fairs for stormwa-
ter and water quality projects.
Find us on @YorkTWP
YORK TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
CERT TRAINING
CERT training, as defined by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, promotes a partnering effort
between emergency services and the people that they
serve. The goal is for qualified CERT instructors to train
members of neighborhoods, community organizations,
or workplaces in basic response skills. CERT members are
then integrated into the emergency response capability for
their areas. In the event of a natural or man-made disaster,
these individuals would provide assistance to their com- The team member course is 20-22 hours. CERT participants
munity if emergency services were delayed in response. get hands-on experience through simulated disasters.
Topics covered in CERT Training: Disaster Preparedness, Fire
Suppression, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and If you may be interested in CERT Training, contact
Rescue, Disaster Psychology, Animals in Disaster and Kathleen M. Dellinger, York Township Emergency
Terrorism Awareness. Management Coordinator, at 717-741-3861 x189 or
k.dellinger@yorktownship.com. The goal is to hold
CERT class participants must be 15 years old. Minimum CERT classes in the spring, summer or fall of 2019 at the
class size is 12. All CERT graduates receive a certificate and York Township Municipal Building.
a York County CERT backpack full of emergency essentials.
TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN®
Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from
any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of
all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven
into hazardous flood water. The next highest percentage
of flood-related deaths is due to walking into or near flood
waters. People underestimate the force and power of water.
Many of the deaths occur in cars swept downstream. Many
of these drownings are preventable. Never drive around
the barriers blocking a flooded road. The road may have
collapsed under that water. A mere 6 inches of fast-moving
flood water can knock over an adult. It takes just 12 inches
of rushing water to carry away most cars and just 2 feet of
rushing water can carry away SUVs and trucks. It is NEVER Like us on Facebook
safe to drive or walk into flood waters. at www.facebook.com/YorkTownshipEMA
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
– Benjamin Franklin
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ZONING
BACKYARD ENTERTAINING DOOR TO DOOR SALES
Entertaining in our backyards is continuing to be a popu- (TRANSIENT BUSINESSES)
lar trend, and gas and charcoal grills, outdoor fryers, and Any person desiring to engage in a door to door (transient)
firebowls and chimeneas are very popular accessories. retail business in York Township must first apply to the
While most open burning is prohibited in the Township Township for a license. If you receive a knock at your door
(contact the Township if you have any questions regarding and the person standing on your porch is attempting to
open burning), these accessories may be used if the proper solicit your business to purchase goods or services, please
precautions and manufacturer instructions are strictly fol- first ask to see their Permit for Soliciting & Peddling. The
lowed. Please feel free to contact the Township if you have permit is a 2” x 3.5” yellow card with “Permit For Soliciting
any questions regarding the use of these types of backyard & Peddling” at the top along with a specific imprinted per-
accessories. mit number and expiration date. If they do not have a valid
permit card to show you, they may not solicit in the Town-
ship and are in violation of the Township ordinances. The
Township shares the applicant’s information with the police
department so that the police are aware of who is knock-
ing on your door, therefore, please call 911 immediately to
report a salesperson who does not have a proper permit or
if a salesperson left you feeling pressured and uneasy.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC WORKS EMERGENCIES
If you have a question, complaint, concern or observe what would appear to be an emergency with sanitary sewers,
roadways, signs, traffic signals, stormwater facilities or the like, please contact the Public Works Department at
717-741-3861 x170. Office hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.
After these hours or on holidays, please contact 911 only in the event of an emergency.
2019 STREET PAVING / RE-SURFACING OBSTRUCTIONS THAT OVERHANG THE ROAD
As of March 4, 2019, the following streets were selected to Please be aware that as property owners in York Township,
be re-paved this summer. you are responsible to keep your property clear from any
1. Chestnut Hill from Oak Road to Springwood Road obstructions that overhang the edge of the road.
2. Southwynd Court from Wyndsong to the end Examples include but are not limited to: tree limbs,
3. Rose Mill Court from Rosewood Lane to end shrubbery, hedges, grassy areas, mailboxes, fencing, etc.
Many activities occur close to the curb with large vehicles
4. Jolo Way from South George Street to end
that can be impacted when these obstructions exist.
5. Lynwood Drive from Leader Heights Road to Woodside Examples include snow and ice removal, street sweep-
Drive ing, street paving, trash collection, school bus travel, etc.
6. Woodside Drive from Leader Heights Road to Cherry Overgrown tree limbs and vegetation also impact the sight
Street distance for the motoring public which can be a safety
7. Ranier Court from Blue Ridge Drive to end concern. Refer to Ordinance # 2014-5 found on the
8. School Street from Oak Street to South Queen Street website for specific requirements.
9. Circle Court from School Street to end
10. Sparton Road from Ironstone Hill Road to Hess Farm
Road
11. Country Lane from Heather Drive to Chestnut Run Road
12. Evergreen Drive from Chestnut Run to Chestnut Run
13. Primrose Lane from Heather Drive to second
intersection with Chestnut Run
14. Chestnut Run from Primrose Lane to Primrose Lane
EMERGENCIES
Due to the timing of this newsletter edition, the contracts Check our website at www.yorktownship.com or call
were not in place and it is possible changes to the list may the Public Works Department at 717-741-3861 x170
have occurred. Please check the York Township website for questions or concerns. Please direct after hour
(www.yorktownship.com) after April 30, 2019 for the final emergencies to 911.
list of streets to be re-paved in 2019.
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STORMWATER NEWS
2019 DALLASTOWN AREA HIGH SCHOOL
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR WINNERS
York Township congratulates the 2019 York Town-
ship Science & Engineering Fair scholarship winners.
York Township provides scholarships for the best
junior and senior “Water Quality or Stormwater The discharge of swimming pool water to any waters of the
Management Project” as part of our stormwater Commonwealth without a permit is a violation of the Clean Streams
management program. Law. Property owners and pool companies that violate this law may
The senior project winner selected was “Factors be prosecuted and penalized for damages.
Affecting pH Level of a Water Source,” by Yael Eiben.
The purpose of Yael’s experiment was to research and determine ex- Additional information regarding swimming pool discharges as well
perimentally how factors such as the presence of nitrate and phosphate as our stormwater management program can be found at
levels affect the pH of freshwater sources including samples from Raab’s www.yorktownship.com/our-township/stormwater/.
Fruit Farm runoff, a York Township stream, and Lake Williams. Any questions or comments can be submitted by calling 717-741-3861
The junior project winner selected was “Oxygen or by emailing stormwater@yorktownship.com.
vs Eutrophication: The Effects of Aeration on Water
Quality,” by Aniruth Ramanathan.
The purpose of Aniruth’s experiment was to de- FIFI AND FIDO SAY “PICK IT UP”!
termine whether or not the purification properties Adapted from a York County Conservation District article written by
of the air diffusion aeration method would have the Gary R. Peacock, Watershed Specialist
same effect on nitrogen and phosphorus com-
pounds that it has on other unwanted compounds For as long as Fifi and Fido have been
such as carbon dioxide (CO²), and prevent decreases our best friends, pet waste has posed a
in water quality and the formation of harmful algal blooms that result menace to our noses and feet. Now sci-
from excessive amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus by increasing the ence has revealed a more unsavory truth:
percentage of oxygen in a eutrophic water source. It’s an environmental pollutant. In the
York Township would also like to congratulate all of the 2019 Dallas- mid-1990s, scientists perfected methods
town Area High School Science & Engineering Fair winners: Senior High for tracking the origin of nasty bacteria in
Grand Champion Ibnat Meah, Senior High Reserve Grand Champion Astha streams and seawater. From Clearwater,
Ray, Junior High Grand Champion Robert Nicholson, and Junior High Fla., to Arlington, Va., to York, Pa., the trail
Reserve Grand Champion Catharine Lasher. has led straight to Fifi and Fido — and to owners who don’t pick up after
their pets. Municipalities, including York Township, can issue citations to
those who ignore pet clean-up ordinances.
DEP REMINDS POOL OWNERS TO HANDLE
WASTE WATER RESPONSIBLY Although many dog lovers are in denial about their pooches’ leavings,
In an effort to help protect stream health and aquatic life, the researchers have named the idea that areas used by dogs pump more
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) would like bacteria into waterways — the “Fido hypothesis.” Dogs generate disease-
to remind private and public pool owners, as well as pool management causing bacteria that can make people sick. These include E. coli, a bac-
companies, how to properly close their swimming pools for the season. terium that can cause disease, and fecal coliform bacteria, which spread
through feces. Dogs also carry salmonella and giardia.
Discharged pool water and waters containing chlorine or other chemicals
can be detrimental to aquatic life if not handled responsibly. It is Studies done in the last few years put dogs third or fourth on the list of
extremely important that these waters are handled correctly. Pool waters contributors to bacteria in contaminated waters. However, several studies
must not be discharged to any storm sewer or land in which a storm have found that roughly 40% of Americans don’t pick up after their dogs.
sewer is accessible. Runoff can cause fish kills and unsafe aquatic Picking up after your dogs is one of the easiest things you can do to help
conditions. clean up York Township streams and the Chesapeake Bay.
“Pool owners and professional pool cleaners need to dispose of old water Reasons for picking up:
appropriately and conscientiously,” said Acting DEP Secretary Patrick • It’s the law •N eighborhood courtesy
McDonnell. “Most of all, we need to make sure the wastewater is going •E nvironmentally friendly • It should be done
into the sanitary sewer, where it may be allowed – and not into our storm •H ygiene/health reasons
sewers where it can harm aquatic life.”
Keep the yard clean –
When draining a swimming pool this year, make sure to protect Everyone benefits if you do your
Pennsylvania by following these tips: part and “scoop the poop”
• Pool water may be disposed of through the sanitary sewer system.
• Never dispose of pool water through a storm sewer, which will Please note that York Township also has Park Rules
discharge to a stream.
in reference to canine solid waste AND leashing of
• If lowering the water level of the pool, let it drain to a lawn to prevent canines at Township Parks. Park Rule #12:
it from running off into a storm sewer. DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A LEASH OR
OTHERWISE TIED. ALL CANINE SOLID WASTE
• If a sanitary sewer system is not available, water may be used for MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PARKS.
irrigation if it does not run off the property or into a storm sewer.
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RECYCLING & TRASH INFO
RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING RESIDENTIAL ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
CAN BE INCLUDED: The York County Solid Waste Authority’s Residential Electronics
Metal – aluminum beverage cans, steel food and beverage cans, Recycling Program is free and open to York County residents
empty aerosol cans, empty paint cans ONLY and is conducted Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to
Glass – clear, brown, and green glass food and beverage containers 4:00 pm and Saturdays from 8:00 am to noon at the Small Load
Plastics – bottles and jugs #1, #2, & #5, neck narrower than the Drop-off Facility at the York County Resource Recovery Center,
sides of the bottle 2651 Blackbridge Road, York, PA 17406.
Newspaper – clean and dry, no food contact
Cardboard – dry and flattened, no food contact For additional information, please visit their website at
Cartons – milk, juice, soup, wine, broth, cream, egg substitutes
www.ycswa.com, their Facebook page, or contact them by
phone at 717-845-1066.
CANNOT BE INCLUDED:
Soiled Materials – dirty diapers, wet cardboard, food waste, ACCEPTED ITEMS:
food-soiled materials, used paper towels or tissues • Monitors / Televisions • Networking Devices
Hazardous Materials & Medical Waste – all solvent, oil, chemical • Printing Devices • Receivers
• Communication Devices • Power Supplies
containers, propane tanks, pool chemicals, *batteries, and NEEDLES
• Computer – Devices PCs / Laptops / Servers
Electronic Waste
Packing Materials – styrofoam, packing peanuts, shredded paper,
NOT ACCEPTED:
and bubble wrap
• Any fossil fuel or materials used in collecting fossil fuels.
Lights & Glassware – light bulbs, strings of lights, drinking glasses, • Any infectious or biological waste.
broken glass and mirrors • Any media contaminated with oil.
Paper & Paperboard – newspaper inserts, magazines, catalogs/ • Any chemicals, oils, or powders.
brochures, envelopes, mail, food boxes, pizza boxes, paper towel & • Any equipment that contains chemicals of any kind.
toilet paper rolls, office paper, tissue boxes, phone books, and other See full list on website
soft cover books
* Household (alkaline) batteries can be placed in the trash. COMMERCIAL RECYCLING IS REQUIRED BY LAW
Rechargeable batteries can be recycled at select retailers. Pennsylvania State Act 101 of 1988 and York Township
** Plastic bags should be recycled at grocery stores and department Ordinance 2006-12 require nonresidential establishments to
stores, including Walmart, Target, etc. recycle. Nonresidential establishments include all commercial,
municipal, institutional, and community groups that do not fit
into a residential category. To comply with the State and Local
laws, you are required to recycle the following items:
• Aluminum • Steel and bimetallic cans
• High-Grade Office Paper • Leaf waste
•C orrugated Paper (cardboard)
•G lass (clear, brown and green)
NATIONWIDE RECYCLING CRISIS
Unfortunately, due to the “hopeful recycling” many citizens
have done in the past, our recyclables have been contaminated
with items that DO NOT belong in the recycling stream
(garden hoses, scrap metal, plastic toys, disposable diapers). The
excessive contamination has caused China, the world’s largest
consumer of recycled materials, to reject most recyclables from
the United States. New recycling guidelines have been set forth
to encourage residents “back to the basics” in order to clean up
the recycling stream. The two major changes are:
1) Plastics - #1, #2, & #5 only, bottles & jugs,
narrower neck than the sides of the bottle
2) Newspaper/Cardboard – clean, dry and flattened
newspaper and cardboard only, NO food contact
Cans, glass and cartons are still acceptable items for recycling.
All items should be clean, caps removed.
Please help our recycling center achieve a clean and pure
recycling stream that can be marketed and eventually used to
produce new items.
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RECYCLING & TRASH INFO
RESIDENTIAL TRASH If you are not directly billed by Penn Waste and your refuse service
COLLECTION GUIDELINES is provided through your landlord, condo association, or
Residential trash and recycling collection begins at 6:00 am on homeowner’s association, you must contact the landlord or
your collection day. All refuse and recycling containers and any association to get a recycling bin through your refuse hauler.
larger (bulk) item shall be placed curbside no earlier than
5:00 pm on the evening preceding the day scheduled for Recyclables must be placed in a separate bin from trash and are
collection and shall be removed no later than 12:00 midnight picked up on your regular trash day. Replacement bins are available
in the evening when collection occurs. at the Township Administrative Office or the Public Works Depart-
ment.
Important guidelines to keep in mind for residential trash
collection services are as follows: RESIDENTIAL BRUSH DROP OFF
Residential Brush is defined as tree limbs, shrubbery leaves and
On April 10, 2018 the York Township Board of Commissioners the like (no grass) no larger than 8 inches in diameter by 6 feet
awarded the residential trash collection contract to Penn Waste for in length. York Township accepts brush from Township residents
the next four years. The quarterly fees for basic service of (3) as part of our recycling efforts.
32-gallon bags or cans of trash, unlimited recycling with cart, one
large item per week, 12 times per year curbside yard waste The drop off site is located at the Township Municipal Building
collection and a Township administration fee of $1.50 are as follows: beyond the open gate to the designated pile, between the two
signs, on the left. Please enter from Oak Road. Do not enter
July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 = $48.00 per quarter from Coventry Road, for this is a restricted area for Township
July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 = $49.38 per quarter employees only.
July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 = $50.82 per quarter
Remember to make sure that all brush is secured to your
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 = $52.35 per quarter
vehicle when hauling loads to the drop off site.
The optional 96-gallon mobile trash cart rental fee will be:
The site will be open for self-serve (unassisted) drop-off from
July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 = $11.50 per quarter
dawn to dusk (during daylight hours only). Do not drive past the
July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 = $11.80 per quarter
gate at any other time other than the dates listed below:
July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 = $12.20 per quarter
July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 = $12.55 per quarter
• FRIDAY, MAY 3 – MONDAY, MAY 20
• FRIDAY, JUNE 7 – MONDAY, JUNE 24
The price for extra service bags will remain at $4.00 each from July
• WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 – MONDAY, JULY 22
1, 2018 through June 30, 2020 and will increase to $4.50 for July 1,
• FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 – MONDAY, AUGUST 19
2020 through June 30, 2022.
• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
• FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 – MONDAY, OCTOBER 21
Large (Bulk) Items: If your waste collection falls under the
• FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Township residential contract (directly billed by Penn Waste), you
• FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 – MONDAY, DECEMBER 9
are entitled to place one large (bulk) item out per week with your
regular trash and recycling. You only need to contact Penn Waste in We ask that you participate in this program responsibly by not
advance if the item contains refrigerant (i.e. refrigerator, dumping unlawful items at the site. Examples are garbage, met-
dehumidifier, air conditioner). Bulk items are those that cannot be als, concrete, lumber, stumps, stones, grass clippings, etc. We do
disposed in the regular trash container and can be lifted by two accept commercial landscaping residue such as tree roots, large
people (i.e. sofa, mattress, carpet, etc.). Residents who pay for waste tree removal projects and the like.
collection as part of their rent or condo/homeowners fee must
contact their landlord or association for the rules regarding bulk All other material and items you see beyond the gate are the
items per their commercial contract. property of the Township and not for use of the general public.
Do not touch or take anything while in this
Round Recycling Bins: Are the property of York Township, not the restricted area. If you see a violation, please
contracted hauler. The bins should remain with the property if sold. report it to the Township or York Area
The bins are partially funded through a State recycling grant. If you Regional Police Department. Please be
never received a 32-gallon bin and you are billed directly by Penn aware that the site is under constant
Waste, you may pick one up at the Township offices. If your bin video surveillance.
is cracked or broken, you must bring it to the Township office to
obtain another bin. Additional bins may be purchased for a fee of All brush received will be chipped into mulch and will be made
$7.50. Recycling bin stickers are available free-of-charge for those available to Township residents free of charge. The mulch pile is
who wish to provide their own smaller bin for recycling. located in front of the gate (left side). Mulch may not be avail-
able at all times. The mulch availability and the times and dates
of brush recycling are subject to change at Township discretion.
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RECYCLING & TRASH INFO
CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTION YARD/WOODY WASTE
Please follow these guidelines when placing yard waste for Township residents are encouraged to recycle their yard/
collection: Place curbside by 6:00 am on the designated woody waste by either the curbside collection or at the Town-
Saturdays. The hauler starts promptly at 6:00 am and quickly ship drop off facility. Material such as tree and shrubbery
moves through the township as they do not need to stop at trimmings and other organic landscape vegetation no larger
every residence.
than 8” in diameter is accepted. In no instance should any-
Yard waste includes material such as tree trimmings, shrub- thing other than the aforementioned items be placed in the
bery and other organic landscape vegetation no larger than brown Kraft bags for collection or drop off. NO grass, weeds,
8” in diameter. Yard waste DOES NOT include: grass clip- dirt, stones, fruit & vegetable scraps, trash or recyclables
pings, weeds, fruit and vegetable scraps, tree stumps, dirt and are acceptable. The Township has been experiencing some
stones, or any trash or recyclable materials. of these items “hidden” in the bottom of the Kraft bags which
causes damage to the equipment used to process the yard/
Prepare for collection: Place yard waste in biodegradable woody waste into mulch.
brown craft bags or bundle with biodegradable twine in
bundles no longer than 4 feet in length, not weighing more WASTE OIL DISPOSAL
than 50 pounds. You may also use the round blue 32 gallon
Waste oil (motor, cooking or transmission) may be dropped
recycle bins or similar 32 gallon can without a lid. The yard
off at the Public Works Service Building Monday – Friday from
waste must be visible to the hauler.
7:30 am – 3:00 pm. You may enter the lower restricted area for
Yard waste in plastic bags or mobile carts will not be collected this purpose. Drop the product off at the end of the Service
on the designated Saturday yard waste collection days. Building (smaller of the two buildings) at the designated area
identified by a sign. Do not drop off products after hours. We
CURBSIDE DATES: • June 22 • July 27 • August 24 do not accept gasoline or engine coolant (anti-freeze). Please
• September 28 • October 26 be aware that the site is under constant video surveillance.
First Capital EMS is a management company that is consolidating community first. This cooperative effort will optimize service, help
the services and personnel of Grantley Fire & EMS, West York contain expenses and create new employment opportunities.
Ambulance and York Regional EMS organizations.
As mission-driven organizations, focused on the well-being of
Through grant funding provided by the York County Community our neighbors, we will continue to be community-centric with our
Foundation, First Capital EMS has been able to combine these primary focus on our patients and the ability to create a sustainable
three non-profit EMS organizations into a newly formed entity that and affordable service for those that we serve.
improves services to our York community. This effort will contribute
to a more sustainable EMS As we finalize the combining of our organizations, there will be no
service with a wider range disruption to service. Each will continue to operate under
their current name and in their current response areas as our
of highly-skilled Paramed-
collaboration progresses.
ics and Emergency Medi-
cal Technicians to assist
Your subscription will continue to be serviced with no disruption.
the region’s changing
Please call 717-246-3679 with any questions. Office hours
emergency needs.
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
This collaboration allows these organizations to plan for the
Additional updates may be obtained at www.FirstCapitalEMS.org.
future while placing the emergency medical needs of the York
First Capital EMS. We’re getting better for you.
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THE POLICE REPORT
UPDATES FROM THE YORK AREA REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
An Accredited Law Enforcement Agency • www.yapd.org
The Police Department recently purchased a light-duty rescue
truck. This vehicle will be used for serious traffic crash
investigations, commercial motor vehicle inspections, DUI
Checkpoints and other incidents
where equipment is needed that
is contained on the truck.
Stop the Bleed – Stop the Bleed is a national awareness
campaign and call to action. This program was launched in
October 2015, by the White House, to encourage bystanders
to become trained, equipped and empowered to assist victims
in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. The
Department has an instructor for this training and we look
The Police Department will be forward to providing this training to the public in 2019.
hosting these events in 2019.
Please look for information on The Department has a new email to report traffic-related
our website and Facebook page for dates and times. complaints; trafficconcerns@yapd.org. This email can be
Preference for attendance will be given to the citizens used to report anything traffic-related to the Department.
we serve. Some examples are: speeding problems, roadway safety
concerns, school bus passes, illegal passing, stop sign, red light
Citizen Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) – Three violations and other aggressive driving behaviors. Please try to
(3) officers completed a train-the-trainer course to instruct this be specific with the location, time, and the offending vehicle
program to the public. This will be a new service provided by information: make, model, license plate, color and any
the Department in 2019. The course(s) will be advertised to information you may be able to obtain on the driver.
the public for participation and will prioritize the training to
citizens within our jurisdiction.
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YORK TOWNSHIP EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES
The following employees will celebrate anniversaries June – September 2019
June 6.............................Kyle Miller................................... 3 years August 1........................Jeffrey Wagner........................16 years
June 7.............................Bryan Workinger....................20 years August 17......................Richard Smith, Jr...................... 4 years
June 18...........................Justin Dietz...............................12 years August 22......................Adam Wolf................................. 8 years
June 25...........................Brian Junkins............................23 years September 6................Casey Raver................................ 8 years
June 26...........................Keith Lutz..................................30 years September 18..............Andrew Mitchell....................... 2 years
July 17.............................Scott Cunningham................19 years September 20..............Douglas Hinkle.......................15 years
July 27.............................David Cozzi................................ 4 years September 27..............Robert Miller II........................26 years
July 29.............................Shane Walker............................ 6 years September 27..............Daniel Smith............................15 years
Page 10 YORK TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER June-September 2019
YORK TOWNSHIP SUPPORTED
BY VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES RESCUE FIRE COMPANY NO. 1
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT FOR OUR
York Township Goodwill Fire Company – Station 19
Phone: 717-741-0023 / www.ytfd19.org
“FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO” PROGRAM
Doors open @ 4:00 pm.
Leo Fire Company, Red Lion – Station 34 Bingo Early Bird games start @ 7:00 pm.
Phone: 717-244-8811 / www.redlionfire.org Multiple levels of game play available starting @ $15.00
and up for our regular games, jackpots & specials like our
Goodwill Fire Company Jacobus – Station 18
Bonanza game, Tic Tac slots, players’ pool & more.
Phone: 717-428-1436 / www.goodwillFire18.com
Rescue Fire Company No. 1 – Station 35 **$500.00 Junior Jackpot**
Phone: 717-246-1629 / rescuefire35.com **$800.00 Grand Goodnight Jackpot**
Yoe Fire Company No. 1 – Station 36
Lots of fun and prizes, small games of chance & more.
Phone: 717-244-4228 / www.YoeFireRescue.com
Hot meals & goodies served by our ladies auxiliary and
Goodwill Fire Company kitchen volunteers. Must be 16 years of age or older.
2019 Open House COME JOIN THE FUN WITH THE VOLUNTEERS OF RESCUE
Saturday, September 28 FIRE COMPANY NO. 1!
GOODWILL FIRE COMPANY
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
CHICKEN BBQ Stop in and visit our firefighters. We will have free limited engine rides, light
• Saturday, June 8 • Saturday, July 6 • Saturday, September 7 LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO HAVE A PARTY
refreshments, and fire safety materials available to take home.
OR BANQUET?
2019 OPEN HOUSE Rescue Fire
Goodwill Fire Company
Company No. 1 is your place for large & small
Saturday, September 28 room
2019 rentals
Open Houseat reasonable prices.
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Saturday, September 28
Stop in and visit our firefighters. We will have Come
1:00 pmsee ourpm
– 4:00 Banquet Hall and Parlor!! We run a full scale
free limited engine rides, light refreshments, banquet
Stop in andcenter that
visit our can provide
firefighters. We your
willbanquet
have freeneeds.
limited engine
and fire safety materials available to take home. We have small & large rooms to rent. You can rent justhome.
refreshments, and fire safety materials available to take
Goodwill Fire Company has sent our tower ladder to Seagrave Manufacturing in Wisconsin thefor room
a or we can serve your entire banquet needs.
Goodwill Fire Company
refurbishment. hasapparatus
The 2003 fire sent ouris tower
receiving numerous upgrades including a newVariety of menus
paint scheme. Thisavailable
will – GREAT FOOD ALWAYS!
ladder to Seagrave Manufacturing in Wisconsin
extend the life of the truck for another 8 years. Estimated completion is late summer. Support your local volunteer fire company and let us
for a refurbishment. The 2003 fire apparatus is serve you dinner as we continue to protect our
receiving numerous upgrades including a new communities!
paint scheme. This will extend the life of the truck for another 8 years.
Estimated completion is late summer. For details call Rescue Fire Company @ 717-246-1629.
If you get the answering machine, leave a message on the
Goodwill Fire Company has Rental sent our Line!
tower ladder to Seagrave Manufacturing in Wisconsin fo
refurbishment. The 2003 fire apparatus is receiving numerous upgrades including a new pai
extend the life of the truck for LADIES
another AUXILIARY
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& SUB SALES is late summer.
Second Saturday of Every Month from
March – November
8:00 am until everything is gone!
Goodwill Fire Company #1 York Township is always accepting new • June 8 – Ham and Green Beans
members. If you’re interested in a positive change in your life and are • July 13 – Beef Noodle Soup
looking for a rewarding experience, joining our local volunteer fire • August 10 – Beef Vegetable Soup
companyFire
Goodwill is Company
a great match.
#1 YorkYou will is always
Township • September
accepting new 14 – Ham and Green Beans
be inspired
members. to help
If you’re your York
interested Walk-ins
in a positive change in your come
life andtoarethe rear of the firehouse.
Township
looking for aneighbors and
rewarding experience, For pre-orders
joining our local volunteer firecall 717-244-3877.
neighboring
company communities
is a great match. Youinwill be inspired to help your York Township
their time of need. We offer
neighbors and neighboring free in theirRED
communities time of need. We
CROSS offer DRIVE
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training, uniforms, and personal
free training, uniforms, and personal protective equipment.
June 3, July 29, Feel free to
protective equipment. Feel free
visit our firehouse anytime for questions, a tour, or to pick up an
August 12, September 23
to visit our We
application. firehouse anytime
are located at 2318forSouth Queen Street beside Handles
questions,
Ice Cream. a tour, or to pick up an
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
application. We are located at 2318 Sportsman’s Bingo – September 15
South Queen Street beside Handel’s Trunk or Treat – October
Goodwill Fire10Company #1 York Township is always a
Ice Cream. Halloween Dance members. – October 26 interested in a positive change in
If you’re
looking for a rewarding experience, joining our localyorktownship.com YORK TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER Page 11
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
GOLDEN CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY CENTER
20-C GOTHAM PLACE, RED LION, PA 17356 • 717-244-7229
LINE DANCING CLASSES SENIOR REAL ESTATE SEMINARS
The Golden Connections Community Center (GCCC) will The GCCC is partnering with sponsor, Melissa Ruffing,
continue Line Dancing Classes as we have had great success! to offer a series of free seminars designed to assist our
Classes are every Tuesday from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Classes area’s 55+ community. Ruffing, a Seniors Real Estate
cost $3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple. Walk ins are Specialist (SRES) with RE/MAX Patriots in York, will cover
welcome. Make sure to bring your own water bottle as you various topics important to the 55+ community as they
are likely to break a sweat. All proceeds from Line Dancing make important decisions regarding their future housing
will be used to support programs and services that benefit plans. Sessions are free and open to York County residents.
older adults in our community. For more information, visit the GCCC’s Facebook page or
website at www.gcccenter.com.
WHAT DOES THE GOLDEN CONNECTIONS
COMMUNITY CENTER OFFER? RENTALS
Since our founding, the goal of the GCCC has been to Looking for a space to rent for your family reunion, baby
assist and empower the older adults of the Red Lion and shower, birthday party, or any other upcoming event you
Dallastown Area to remain part of a thriving community plan on throwing, then look no further. The GCCC offers
environment for as long as they are willing and able. The space to rent for all types of events. You can rent our
GCCC offers a wide range of free services and programs “Community Room,” which is large and spacious with a
to seniors ages 60 and older. Activities include those sound system and buffet table access for only $25.00 per
that respond to the social, cultural, economic, emotional, hour or if you’re looking for something a little cozier, then
and physical needs of the older adult, thus encouraging you may be interested in renting the “Meeting/Program
independence, stimulating growth, alleviating loneliness, Room,” which is a smaller setting but still with ample space,
and providing volunteer opportunities. Counseling, referral for $15.00 per hour. Dates fill quickly, so if you have need
services, and provision of home delivered and congregate for a rental space, contact Kasie Ream, Director of Social
meals are also an important part of our mission. Services, at 717-244-7229.
You can come visit the GCCC Monday through Friday from -The Golden Connections Community Center is in
8:30 am – 2:30 pm at 20 Gotham Place, Red Lion or visit our part funded by the York County Area Agency on Aging-
website at www.gcccenter.com.
For more information on what the GCCC has to offer, visit our website at
www.gcccenter.com or visit us Monday thru Friday from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm.
811 – PA ONE CALL
Safe Digging: If you plan to dig for any“4th
reason,of
youJuly BLASTThis
must call inservice
Jacobus”
is free for homeowners, and it’s the law. The 811
811 at least three days before digging to get your underground “Call Before You Dig” hotline operates 24 hours a day, seven days
Tuesday – July 4, 2017 • Jacobus Community Parka–week,
utilities marked.
18 South Main Street, Jacobus PA 17407
365 days a year.
The national “Call Before You Dig” number, 811, connects home- Sewer Line Safety: Additionally, it is important that you or
owners and contractors with the Pennsylvania One Call System. your plumber call 811 prior to clearing a blocked sewer line.
This organization informs utility companies of a homeowner’s
intent to dig and provides the opportunity for utility companies to Sewer lines are sometimes not marked or incorrectly marked,
mark buried pipes and cables before digging commences, protect- leaving the potential for natural gas lines to be installed through
ing both the utility lines and homeowners. sewer lines. If a sewer backup develops, a plumber or homeowner
often attempts to clear the blockage by using a mechanical rotary
No matter how large or small the project is, it’s important to device. This can damage the utility line and create an unsafe situ-
know what’s below. Call 811 if you are installing a fence or deck, ation allowing natural gas to migrate into homes and buildings.
or digging for a mailbox post, patio, or other excavation project.
Calling 811 can prevent a potentially dangerous situation, as well Before you or your plumber attempt to clear a blocked sewer line,
as saving homeowners and contractors potentially costly repair call 811 to have your sewer and gas lines located and inspected.
bills.
For more information on digging or clearing safely in
Pennsylvania, visit www.PAOneCall.org.Page 12 YORK TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER June-September 2019
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
21ST ANNUAL
DALLASTOWN CARNIVAL
AUGUST 13TH – 17TH
FREE TO ENTER & FREE TO PARK.
PLUS FREE MUSICAL
rabbittransit provides regular service between Downtown
ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY! York and South York Plaza via Route 10S with weekday
service to Leaders Heights, Dallastown and Red Lion by way
This year’s Carnival will run from Tuesday, August
of South Queen Street. Other destinations along the way
13th through Saturday, August 17th at the Dallastown
include Edgar Square, Penn State York Campus, Queensgate
Community Park located behind the Rescue Fire Co. The
Shopping Center, South York Value Center, York County
hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
School of Technology, Elizabethtown College, Wellspan
from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Friday & Saturday from 5:00
Dialysis and Orthopedic & Spine Specialists (OSS). Go
pm to 11:00 pm.
farther by using Route 10S to connect to Stop Hopper,
rabbittransit’s on-demand Microtransit in the Red Lion/
The musical entertainment is from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Dallastown area. Stop Hopper is available 7:00 am
each night.
to 7:00 pm for
$2.00 a trip.
Tuesday, August 13 – Mark DeRose
Wednesday, August 14 – Bluestone Vehicles are
Thursday, August 15 – The Corn Wallace Band ADA accessible.
Friday, August 16 – Jewelweed View the Route
Saturday, August 17 – The Colt Wilbur Band 10S schedule
and more on
We have bleacher seating available or you can bring your rabbittransit.org.
own chairs and spend the evening with us.
The rides & games will once again be courtesy of Russ
Amusements. Wristbands will be available every night.
Watch in the Community Courier for wristband coupons
which will only be good2019 York County
for a designated night(s). All-Star Game
As always, there will be
July 20, 2019
an abundance of Pregame
activities begin at 11:30am
vendors offering a First Pitch at 2pm
variety of foods.
McWilliams Field at York Township Park
In advance of the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau is
2019 York County All-Star Game recruiting thousands of people for jobs across the country
2019 YORK July 20,COUNTY
2019 ALL-STAR GAME to execute this monumental task. Temporary part-time and
Pregame
JULY activities
20, 2019 begin at 11:30am full-time employment opportunities are being offered by
Pregame First Pitchbegin
activities at 2pm
at 11:30 am the US Census Bureau to folks in our local community to
First Pitch at 2:00 ensure everyone is counted. These are good opportunities
McWilliams Field at pm
York Township Park
McWilliams Field at York Township Park VS for Township residents who are interested in part time or
full time employment in the local area while serving their
local community to ensure an accurate Census count. The
results of the 2020 Census will help determine each State’s
representation in Congress, as well as how certain funds are
spent for schools, hospitals, roads, and more.
VS.
VS Interested applicants simply go to 2020census.gov/jobs,
create an account, and the applicant will receive an email
with a link to the Recruitment and Assessment Portal to
complete the application.yorktownship.com YORK TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER Page 13
SUMMER DISCOUNT TICKETS
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Gate Selling
*Prices subject to change*..........................................................................................................................................................................................Price Price Savings
Adventure Aquarium......................... Adult (13 & over)......................................................................................................... $34.11 $24.00 $10.11
Camden, NJ.......................................... Child (2-12).................................................................................................................... $25.58 $20.00 $5.58
Baltimore Aquarium.......................... Adult (12 & over)......................................................................................................... $39.95 $33.00 $6.95
..................................................................... Child (3-11).................................................................................................................... $24.95 $21.00 $3.95
Clementon Park - NJ........................... Rides/Water Park (37” & over)............................................................................... $44.99 $23.00 $21.99
Crayola Experience - Easton, PA.... Admission (age 3 and over).................................................................................... $22.04 $17.00 $5.04
DelGrosso’s Amusement Park........ All Day Fun Pass........................................................................................................... $31.95 $23.00 $8.95
Tipton, PA.............................................. Tickets include Rides and Waterpark
Diggerland USA - W. Berlin, NJ...... General Admission .................................................................................................... $38.95 $26.00 $12.95
Guests under 36” tall, and non-participating guests over age 65 are free.
Dorney Park - Allentown, PA.......... Adult (48” or taller)..................................................................................................... $61.95 $44.00 $17.95
Dutch Wonderland.............................. Regular (age 3-69) (70+ Sr. tickets at park only)............................................ $47.66 $39.00 $8.66
Franklin Institute ................................ General............................................................................................................................ $23.00 $18.00 $5.00
Includes main floors and planetarium. Ticket may be upgraded at Franklin Institute to include IMAX and Expos.
Hersheypark........................................... Adult (9-54) .................................................................................................................. $69.80 $55.00 $14.80
..................................................................... Junior (3-8)..................................................................................................................... $47.80 $44.00 $3.80
Print-on-Demand only...................... Senior (55+)................................................................................................................... $47.80 $44.00 $3.80
...................................................................... Early Adult (Valid any day 5/3-6/30).................................................................... $69.80 $45.00 $24.80
...................................................................... Early Junior (Valid any day 5/3-6/30)................................................................... $47.80 $38.00 $9.80
...................................................................... Camp Days Adult (All Ages 3+) ............................................................................ $69.80 $38.00 $31.80
Knoebels Amusement Park............ Weekday Over 48” (includes Wooden Coasters)............................................ TBA TBA
Elysburg, PA.......................................... Weekday Under 48” (excludes Wooden Coasters)......................................... TBA TBA
Maryland Zoo - Baltimore................ Adult (age 12 & over)................................................................................................ $21.99 $15.00 $6.99
...................................................................... Child (age 2-11)........................................................................................................... $17.99 $12.00 $5.99
Medieval Times..................................... All Ages Dinner & Show........................................................................................... $72.12 $37.00 $35.12
Lyndhurst, NJ....................................... Please call 1-888-WE-JOUST to make a reservation. Prices do not include gratuity.
Morey’s Piers.......................................... Same Day Ride & Water Park................................................................................. $72.57 $57.00 $15.57
Wildwood, NJ....................................... Flexible Ride & Water Park Adult (48” & over)................................................ $83.09 $64.00 $19.09
...................................................................... Flexible Ride & Water Park Child (under 48”).................................................. $62.05 $49.00 $13.05
Flexible Combo ticket is valid for full day Amusement Piers and full day Water Park Pass and can be used on different days.
S ame day tickets not available at gate, and must be used on same day.
Morey’s tickets have no expiration date and can be used in future years.
Museum of the .................................... Adult (age 19+)............................................................................................................ $21.00 $16.00 $5.00
American Revolution......................... Youth (age 6-18).......................................................................................................... $13.00 $10.00 $3.00
PA Renaissance Faire.......................... Adult (12+)..................................................................................................................... $31.95 $26.00 $5.95
Lancaster, PA....................................... Child (5-11).................................................................................................................... $11.95 $9.00 $2.95
Tickets valid for Celtic Fling 6/21-23/2019 or Renaissance Faire 8/3-10/27/2019.
Philadelphia Zoo.................................. General Admission (age 2 & over)....................................................................... $24.00 $19.00 $5.00
Sahara Sam’s Oasis - W. Berlin, NJ.General Admission (age 3-64)................................................................................ $42.41 $29.00 $13.41
Six Flags AMERICA - Largo, MD.... General (3 & over)...................................................................................................... $77.14 $46.00 $31.14
Six Flags GREAT ADVENTURE....... Regular (3+) Theme Park.......................................................................................... $88.49 $43.00 $45.49
Jackson, NJ............................................ Hurricane Harbor Water Park................................................................................. $48.99 $35.00 $13.99
Splash Zone - Wildwood, NJ............ All Day Ticket (all ages)............................................................................................. $39.99 $24.00 $15.99
Due to various limited-time promotions, all EZTicket prices are subject to change throughout the season. Please check website for
current pricing.
Print-at-Home Promo Codes For online promo codes, please contact 717-741-3861 x142
Dorney Park - Allentown, PA........... Adult (48” or taller)..................................................................................................... $61.95 $37.00 $24.95
Medieval Times..................................... All Ages Dinner & Show........................................................................................... $72.12 $37.00 $35.12
https://www.medievaltimes.com/
Valid for any location nationwide, including - Lyndhurst-NJ, Baltimore, Orlando, Myrtle Beach, Chicago and others.
Pocono Raceway.................................. 6/2/19 NASCAR-Pocono 400 (100 level).......................................................... $45.00 $38.25 $6.75
https://poconoraceway.com.......... 7/28/19 NASCAR-Gander Outdoors 400 (100 level)..................................... $45.00 $38.25 $6.75
Shocktoberfest...................................... Combo Pass................................................................................................................... Varies Varies $7.00
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