Winter 2023
Volume 30 - 1
RECREATION
RECREATION
Manchester Township Newsletter
Manchester
Township
Parks
Cousler Park
1060 Church Road
(Corner of Church
& Greenbriar Roads)
Nittany Park
Olmstead Way
(Penn State Estates
Development)
Emigsville Park
15 Emig Road
Eagles View Park
2399 Friesian Road
Mt. View Park
3298 Raintree Road
Ridings Recreational Area
19 Martingale Drive
(Ridings Development)
Johnston’s Park
2985 Lewisberry Road
Stillmeadow Park
600 Kyle Road
“Racers” will navigate a course through the park, stopping at various
stations to complete tasks and win prizes. Complete your rally card to
receive a PRIZE at the end of the race!
Parents are required to walk with their child(ren) throughout the
course.
ALL drivers and passengers must wear a helmet.
Visit www.mantwp.com
or scan QR code to
register. Registration
opens January 1, 2023.
Ages:
3 – 8
When:
Saturday,
April 15, 2023
Time:
10:00 am
Where:
Cousler Park
1060 Church Road
Fee:
$5.00
Power Wheels Rally in the Park
Bring your Power Wheels to Cousler Park
for our Rally in the Park.
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Cost:
$65.00 per person –
Township
Residents
$70.00 per person –
Non-Residents
New York City Bus Trip
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Visit New York City “on your own”
Cost includes transportation to and from New York, light
breakfast on the trip, driver tip and refreshment on return.
Time:
6:00 am – Departing from
Municipal Bldg.
10:00 am – Arrive in NYC
(Macy’s at W 34th
Street)
7:00 pm – Leave NYC
11:00 pm – Arrive at Municipal
Complex
Visit www.mantwp.com or scan the QR code to be taken
directly to the online registration page.
Play dodgeball, kickball, mat ball and many more games.
Children must be signed in and out by parent/guardian at drop o
and pick up. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be available.
Youth Night Dodgeball!
Friday, March 10, 2023 / 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Online registration
can be done at:
www.mantwp.com
or by scanning
the QR code.
Age: 10 – 15
Cost: FREE for Township
Residents
$5.00 Non-Residents
Where: Manchester
Township Municipal
Building
3200 Farmtrail Road
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The Great Family Campout
Fri. May 5 / 5:00 pm - Sat. May 6 / 9:00 am
Scan QR Code To Register
Grab a tent and enjoy an evening being active with other
families, make a s’more, sleep under the stars and wake up
refreshed in beautiful Cousler Park! Bring your bikes, yard
games, sports equipment and whatever camping gear
you need.
Where: Cousler Park /
Fields 16, 17, 18
1060 Church Road
Manchester Township
Residents:
$15 / Family
Use coupon code “Campout” at
checkout to apply discount.
Manchester Township
Non-Residents:
$25 / Family
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tent Set Up
6:00 pm
Hotdogs, snacks and drinks
on us!
6:30 pm
Gaga, Soccer, Basketball,
Fishing, Playground and more!
10:00 pm
Camp Fire / Lights Out
8:00 am
Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Camp Clean Up
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Baseball / Softball
Tee Ball
Manchester Township
Athletic Association
www.mtaaonline.org
Basketball
Manchester Township
717-764-4646
www.mantwp.com
York Youth Soccer League
717-741-6939
www.yysl.org
Keystone FC SOUTH
www.keystonefc.com or
Central York Lacrosse Club
Soccer
Lacrosse
Sports
Contact Persons
Multi-Purpose Field Closing Information
To receive information any time the soccer, baseball &
softball elds are closed:
Text the word @eldclose to the phone #81010. If you have any
questions please contact 717-764-4646 for more information.
When: Wednesdays
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where:
Manchester Township
Municipal Building
3200 Farmtrail Road
Cost:
Residents: Free
Non-Residents:
$2 drop-in fee
Pickleball Come play year round!
Active Adult Activities
Call 717-266-1400 for information.
Northeastern Senior Center serves the senior residents of a
number of municipalities, including Manchester Township. The
Senior Center is located at 131 Center Street, Mount Wolf.
Northeastern Senior Center is actively seeking volunteers
for various activities. Please call 717-266-1400 if interested.
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York County Libraries
Martin Library Satellite Service
York County residents can order books and other library materials online
at york.sparkpa.org or by calling Martin Library at 717-846-5300.
Pickup and drop o is simple! Just bring your library card to the
Manchester Township Building located at 3200 Farmtrail Road.
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday through
Friday.
Theme: “The Garden Electric”
Manchester Township Residents:
$70 per person
Manchester Township Non-Residents:
$75 per person
Includes light breakfast and tip for bus driver.
Time:
7:30 am – Departure from Manchester
Township Building
9:30 am – Approximate arrival at Convention
Center
3:30 pm – Leave Convention Center
6:00 pm – Approximate return to Manchester
Township
Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip
Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip
Saturday, March 11, 2023
To register go to:
www.mantwp.com
or or scan the QR
code.
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The Home Delivered Meals Program
is designed to provide a well-balanced
daily meal to homebound older
adults who are unable to prepare
adequate meals for themselves and
have no other means for assuring
healthful nutrition.
On Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
a hot meal is delivered to the older
adult’s home. Tuesday and Thursday
meals are a cold bag lunch delivered
with the previous day’s hot meal.
Volunteers from the local senior
center deliver the meals to the older
adult’s home. The Northeastern
Senior Center is seeking volunteers
for home delivered meals, please
call 717-266-1400 if interested.
Although this is a brief contact it
does provide a check on the well being of the homebound individual. The home delivered meal service is not a cost
shared service.
Monetary donations can be made to the York County Area Agency on Aging.
Care managers need to complete an in-home assessment to determine eligibility for Home Delivered Meals.
Eligibility For Home Delivered Meals
To be eligible for Home Delivered Meals services an individual must be:
• A York County resident in a non-institutional setting.
• 60 years of age or older.
• Have a physical, mental or emotional disability, which prohibits the individual from leaving his/her
residence on a regular basis and/or prevents them from preparing a nutritious meal.
• Living alone or with someone who also meets the above criteria
Home Delivered Meals
Home Delivered Meals
Monday – Friday / 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Rent-A-Kid Program
Call for a Rent-A-Kid in Your Area
York County seniors interested in help with spring cleanup, mowing,
yard work, electronic devices, or with other household chores are
encouraged to arrange for a Rent-A-Kid.
The Rent-A-Kid program, sponsored by the York County Area Agency
on Aging, is an intergenerational program that connects York County
older adults and teenagers together.
For over 30 years, Kids have been helping and learning from older
adults through the Rent-A-Kid program. It gives individual teenagers
the chance to help York County senior citizens, 60 years or older,
with indoor and outdoor household chores. The senior needs to
be agreeable to a reimbursement of a minimum of $5/hour, or a
negotiated rate based on the job.
Interested York County residents age 60 or older can
get assistance by calling Hope Eberly at 717-771-9103 or
1-800-632-9073.
Information is also available at www.ycaaa.org.
Recreation Facility Rental Fees Eective Date January 1, 2023
Recreation Area Resident Non-Resident
Athletic Fields #1-10 $10.00 / per hour $25.00 / per hour
Athletic Fields #11-13, 16-18 No Fee $30.00 / per hour
Athletic Fields #14-15 No Fee $35.00 / per hour
Emigsville Park Building $175.00 + $250.00 sec. deposit $300.00 + $250.00 sec. deposit*
Johnston’s Park Building $175.00 + $250.00 sec. deposit $300.00 + $250.00 sec. deposit*
Park Pavilion (w/ electric) $50.00 $60.00
Park Pavilion (w/o electric) $30.00 $40.00
David A. Raver Stage
$30.00 Per Hour
+ $100.00 sec. deposit
$60.00 Per Hour
+ $100.00 sec. deposit
Multi-Purpose Room
(1/2 Room Rate)
$50.00 Per Hour
+ $50.00 sec. deposit
$65.00 Per Hour
+ $50.00 sec. deposit
Multi-Purpose Room
(Full Room Rate)
$75.00 Per Hour
+ $50.00 sec. deposit
$95.00 Per Hour
+ $50.00 sec. deposit
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Monday
SilverSneakers
®
EnerChi™ ............................................9:15 am – 10:00 am
SilverSneakers
®
Classic ..............................................10:15 am – 11:00 am
SilverSneakers
®
Walking Cardio ................................11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday
SilverSneakers
®
Yoga ....................................................9:15 am – 10:00 am
SilverSneakers
®
Strength & Balance ........................10:15 am – 11:00 am
Wednesday
SilverSneakers
®
BOOM™...............................................9:15 am – 10:00 am
SilverSneakers
®
Walking Cardio ................................10:15 am – 11:00 am
SilverSneakers
®
Yoga ..................................................11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday
SilverSneakers
®
EnerChi™ ............................................9:15 am – 10:00 am
SilverSneakers
®
Strength & Balance ........................10:15 am – 11:00 am
Friday
SilverSneakers
®
BOOM™...............................................9:15 am – 10:00 am
SilverSneakers
®
Walking Cardio ................................10:15 am – 11:00 am
SilverSneakers
®
Yoga ..................................................11:15 am – 12:00 pm
SilverSneakers
®
Programs
Emigsville Park and Johnston’s
Park Buildings as well as
Pavilions are now available to
rent online! To rent a building
or pavilion:
Go To
www.mantwp.com
1
On Homepage,
Click On Recreation
2
Click On Building &
Pavilion Rentals
3
4
Select the Building or
Pavilion you would
like to rent
5
YOU MUST CREATE AN ACCOUNT IF
YOU DO NOT ALREADY HAVE ONE IN
ORDER TO MAKE A RESERVATION!
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PICKING
UP THE KEY FOR THE BUILDING ONE
BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO YOUR
RENTAL. ALSO PLEASE REMEMBER TO
RETURN YOUR KEY THE NEXT
BUSINESS DAY AFTER YOUR RENTAL!!!
Please check website for Township
oce hours and holiday closings.
Online Building
Rentals and Pavilions!
Where:
Manchester Township
Building
3200 Farmtrail Road
York, PA 17406
Instructor:
Rhonda Smith c/o Remain
Calm, LLC
443-854-4161
Cost:
SilverSneaker
®
Member: FREE
Non-Member: Punch cards are
available for participants without
SilverSneakers
®
benets.
5 classes for $20.
Register in person.
Click on
Facility Rentals
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Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute / OLLI
For adults who never stop
experiencing life, there is a place that
celebrates learning in a relaxed and
accepting environment. We invite you
to join us in a learning adventure
through the Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute at Penn State York (OLLI at
Penn State York).
OLLI at Penn State York provides
educational courses, trips, social
activities, and special events for its
members. Whether you’re just
intellectually curious, interested in
discovering new facts, building social
connections, or even wanting to stay
young at heart, OLLI is for you. No
tests, no grades, no stress. All for the
love of learning! Courses are noncredit
and are oered during the day.
There is a $50 membership fee. For
more information please visit the
website at olli.york.psu.edu or call
the oce at 717-771-4015.
All classes, programs,
and bus trips are
subject to adequate
participation. You will
be contacted ONLY if the
activity is cancelled.
Class Cancellations
APPRISE is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program
which provides counseling for people with Medicare in
Pennsylvania. It was created by the Pennsylvania
Department of Aging to help Pennsylvanians understand
Medicare and their other health insurance benets.
Locally, this program is oered by the York County
Area Agency on Aging.
APPRISE counselors are specially-trained volunteers who
have direct access to state and federal Medicare resources.
They are able to answer questions about Medicare,
Medicaid, Medigap, Medicare Advantage plans and the
prescription drug program. They can help you to:
• Understand your Medicare benets by explaining which
services are covered under Part A and B and your
Medicare Summary Notice.
• Make informed choices about Medicare coverage
options, including Medicare appeals process and assist
with appeals paperwork.
• Select a Medigap insurance policy.
• Explain nancial assistance programs that may be
available to assist in paying for your Medicare premiums,
deductibles and coinsurance, as well as your prescription
drug needs.
• Explain the Medicare prescription drug benet.
• Make presentations on Medicare to your organization.
To ensure the safety of our clients and counselors, the
York APPRISE Program is currently conducting
appointments over the phone or computer. To
schedule an appointment for one-on-one counseling
call the APPRISE Help Desk at 717-771-9008 or 1-800-
632-9073.
Health
Insurance
Assistance
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Manchester Township Newsletter
SUPERVISOR’S NEWS
Drones / RC Airplanes
The use of motorized model airplanes and drones is restricted to
designated areas and prohibited after 9:00 a.m. Model rockets or
the like are prohibited at all times. The restricted hours for the use
of drones may be modied upon written request to the township
manager or recreation director, and upon request of a written
modication. The use of drones must comply with applicable
federal aviation administration (FAA) regulations. The drone operator is responsible for compliance. Section 16-111 of
the Codied Ordinances of Manchester Township
As contained in Chapter 16, Part I
of the Codied Ordinances of
Manchester Township:
Smoking including but not limited
to cigarettes, cigars, illegal drugs,
and vaping is prohibited in/on
all Manchester Township park
facilities at any time.
Reminder For
Manchester
Township Parks
Please Observe Park
Rule #12 When Using All Township Parks
The use of motorized vehicles, except on areas designated as driveways
or for parking during the time when recreational facilities are open to
the public and for Manchester Township maintenance vehicles, within
Manchester Township recreational facilities, is PROHIBITED. The term
“motorized vehicles” shall include, but not be limited to, licensed motor
vehicles as dened by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, trail bikes or
dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles (three or four wheeled,) snowmobiles, golf carts
and hoverboards.
York County Parks — Canine
Meadows: O-Leash Dog Area
A 13.5-acre regional o-leash, fenced dog area is avail-
able at John Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road,
York.
For further information contact York County Parks at
site at www.yorkcountyparks.org.
Motorized Vehicles At
Township Parks
Pick Up Your Dogs Poo!
Manchester Township Code of Ordinance Section 2-103 states that the owner of any dog that defecates on any
private or public land within Manchester Township must immediately remove or clean up such deposit or be
subject to a ne of up to $1,000.00.
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SUPERVISOR’S NEWS
Manchester Township Newsletter
SUPERVISOR’S NEWS
Office
3200 Farmtrail Road
York, PA 17406-5699
Phone
717-764-4646
Hours
Monday – Friday
8 am – 4:30 pm
E-Mail
Board Of Supervisors
Rodney K. Brandstedter
John W. Inch, Jr
Beth Brennan
Debra K. McCune
Craig M. Miller
Supervisors Meetings
Held the 2nd Tuesday of
each Month at 6:00 pm
at the Municipal Building
Township Manager
Timothy R. James
Administrative Director
Danelle L. Goodwin
Public Works Superintendent
Zoning/Planning Officer
Cli Tinsley
Fire Chief
Daniel J. Ho
Police Chief
David L. Lash
For information about the township and events please visit our website
mantwp.com
Sewer bills may be paid online
at mantwp.com
Manchester Township Accepts:
OFFICE CLOSED:
New Years Day – January 2, 2023
Presidents Day – February 20, 2023
Good Friday – April 7, 2023
BUDGET SYNOPSIS
The nal 2023 budgets (General Fund, Street Light, Highway Aid, Capital Reserve,
and Sewer) for Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania, were adopted
by the Board of Supervisors on December 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Oce.
A synopsis of expenditures is as follows:
GENERAL FUND OTHER FUNDS TOTAL ALL FUNDS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT 6.9 % $ 922,310 13.3 % $ 591,590 8.5 % $ 1,513,900
PUBLIC SAFETY 54.8 % 7,285,250 .1 % 110 41.0% 7,285,360
SANITATION 11.5 % 1,529,390 60.2 % 2,954,810 25.3 % 4,484,200
HIGHWAYS 10.2 % 1,364,150 6.3 % 280,000 9.3 % 1,644,150
RECREATION 2.8 % 368,770 5.4 % 242,270 3.4 % 611,040
DEBT SERVICE 5.4 % 717,260 8.8 % 391,350 6.2 % 1,108,610
INSURANCE/BENEFITS 8.3 % 1,105,270 ----- ----- 6.2 % 1,105,270
OTHER 0.1 % 3,500 ----- ----- 0.1 % 3,500
TOTAL $ 13,295,900 $ 4,460,130 $17,756,030
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Tips from your Tax Collector
Financial scams and identity theft are
on the rise and the reliability of the
US Mail service is not what it used to
be! Below are some simple steps we
can all take to protect our nancial
integrity.
• Never give out personal information
to strangers in response to texts,
emails or phone calls. Always verify
the inquiry is genuine by calling the
person or institution directly before
providing protected information.
• Review your nancial statements
at least monthly and immediately
contact your institution if you
see unauthorized usage or something
seems amiss. It is also prudent to
monitor your credit reports annually
by visiting annualcreditreport.com
or calling 877-322-8228 for free
reports.
• Make sure outbound mail is put in
a secure USPO mailbox. Scammers
can easily target mailboxes with the
ag “up” to gain access credit card
and bank account information.
Additional information is available
from the PA Department of Banking
and Securities (dobs.pa.gov) and the
PA Attorney General’s oce
(attorneygeneral.gov)
As always, the tax oce is available
to answer questions and provide
receipts as you prepare your income
taxes.
Please call the tax oce at
717-767-6689 with any questions.
Jean Stambaugh / Manchester
Township Tax Collector
Tax Collector -
Window hours
Window hours are Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday
12:00-3:00 pm, except for holidays.
As always, a secure night slot on the
outside of the township building is
available for payments when the
window is closed.
Citizens Of
Manchester, Spring Garden, and Springettsbury Townships
Are proudly protected by the men and women of
York Area United Fire and Rescue
Pennsylvania’s First Regional Combination Fire Department
For more information on re department activity and services, membership
information and contact information please visit our website at yaufr.com
To sign up for our quarterly newsletter and keep up to date with everything your
re department is doing to be a service to our citizens.
YORK AREA UNITED FIRE & RESCUE
Daniel Ho, Fire Chief
717-718-2383
50 Commons Dr
York, PA 17402
Solicitor’s Permits
Solicitor’s permits are required in
Manchester Township.
Permits are issued by Northern York
County Regional Police Department
1445 E. Canal Road, Dover, PA 17315
If you do not want solicitors, you must
post a sign at least 3”x5” with letters no
less than 1/3” in height near the main
entrance of your residence. Sign must
read “NO SOLICITORS”. Each residence
must be posted; signs at entrance to
developments are not permitted or
enforced.
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Leaves Don’t Belong
In The Stormdrain
When it rains, it drains! Clean up leaves from
the stormdrain at home, work or play.
For more information about what you can do
to help keep clean water and save the Chesa-
peake Bay, contact the Watershed Alliance
of York, Inc. watershedallianceofyork.org
The Drain Is Just For
The Rain
It is illegal to dump anything into the storm
sewers located along the streets. Do not
dump used oil, gasoline, or grass clippings
into the storm sewers.
Any building or zoning permit
application that proposes any new
impervious area must rst satisfy the
requirements of the storm water
management ordinance.
Ultimately it is the property
owners’ responsibility to control
runo from their property.
This requirement is a mandate from
the United States Environmental
Protection Agency EPA, Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental
Protection DEP and the County of
York. Manchester Township passed
Ordinance 2022-06 in order to comply
with the mandate. Failure to comply
with the mandates would subject the
township as a whole to penalties from
either DEP and/or EPA.
Put simply, if property owner builds
or places on their lot something
that covers the ground so that
rainwater cannot penetrate or that
will not allow grass to grow
something must be done to allow
the runo to soak into the ground
under a normal rain condition.
Anyone applying for a Building or
Zoning Permit is required to address
the storm water runo from any new
impervious area to be installed or
placed on any lot.
You will need to know the
measurements of all structures,
patios, sidewalks, swimming pools
and paving, existing and proposed, on
your lot in order obtain a storm water
permit to meet these requirements
BEFORE a building or zoning permit
will be able to be issued.
Storm Water
Management Requirements
Storm Water
Management Requirements
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Tree Trimming
Ordinance #2014-01
3 Foot Hedges
Property owners are required to maintain clearance of trees and similar
vegetation from the street cartway (curb to curb) to a height above the
cartway of fourteen feet (14’). Upon notication of a violation, the property
owner shall have 30 days to correct the violation prior to being subject to
penalties. Ordinance #2014-01 is available for review on the township web site
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When considering your clean up and/or landscaping, please remember to keep
your trees, hedges and bushes trimmed to no higher than three feet (3’) within
the clear sight triangle of any intersection of any street to improve safety and
visibility.
MS4 / Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
PLEASE DO NOT POLLUTE. Here are 10 things you can
do at home:
1. Use fertilizers sparingly and sweep up driveways and
gutters.
2. Never dump anything down storm drains or in
streams.
3. Vegetate bare spots in your yard.
4. Compost your yard waste.
5. Use least toxic pesticides, follow labels, and learn
how to prevent pest problems.
6. Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces;
consider a rain garden to capture runo.
7. Take your car to the car wash instead of washing it in
the driveway.
8. Check your car for leaks and recycle your motor oil.
9. Pick up after your pet.
10. Have your septic tank pumped and system inspected
regularly.
For additional information visit: www.epa.gov/npdes
Daylight Savings time begins
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Remember to turn your clocks ahead!
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Penn Waste will be performing this service. Please visit
the website for additional information pennwaste.com.
Items will need to be placed at curbside by 6:00 am.
“Yard Waste” materials are dened as tree trimmings,
shrubbery and any other organic landscape vegetation,
excluding grass clippings.
Materials should be packaged as follows:
• Place items in either Biodegradable Kraft bags or tied
in easily handled bundles.
• Bundles should be no longer than four (4) feet in length.
• Bundles should not weigh more than 30 lbs. each.
• Branches should not exceed 6 inches in diameter.
The following items should not be placed out for
Yard Waste Collection:
• Leaf Waste (Note: Manchester Township provides
this service)
• Dirt or Stones
• Fruits and/or Vegetables
• Any material in a Plastic Bag
Held the 4th Saturday of each month
March – October and December 2:
Yard Waste Collection
March 25, 2023
April 22, 2023
May 27, 2023
June 24, 2023
July 22, 2023
August 26, 2023
September 23, 2023
October 28, 2023
December 2, 2023
Accepted Items:
• Computers – Devices PC’s/Laptops/Servers
• Computer Peripherals – Keyboards, Mice, Printers, etc.
• Computer Monitors
• Televisions of all types (Limit of 5 TVs per resident per visit)
• Audio/Video Devices – CD/DVD/VHS/Blue-Ray Players, MP3 Players, Projectors, Ampliers, Receivers, Recorders,
Stereos, Video Game Consoles, etc.
• Communication Devices – Cell Phones, Smartphones, Telephones, Answering Machines, Pagers, etc.
• Food Preparation Devices – Microwaves, Coee Makers, Mixers, Blenders, Toasters, etc.
• Healthcare Devices – Blood Pressure Monitors, CPAP Machines (remove mask), TENS Units, etc.
• Networking Devices – Modems, Routers, Servers, Switches, Hubs, etc.
• Power Tools – Drills, Sanders, Saws, etc. that are powered using an electrical cord
• Printing Devices – Printers, Copier/Scanners, Fax Machines, Typewriters, Word Processors, etc.
• Electronic Device Hardware – Circuit boards, Hard drives, Processors, Power Suppliers, Converters, etc.
• Wires and Cables used in the operation of electronic devices
For more information, call (717) 845-1066 or visit: www.ycswa.com
Electronics Recycling
Where: York County Solid Waste Authority’s
Recycling Drop-O Facility,
2651 Blackbridge Road, York, PA
Mon. – Fri. / 8 am – 4 pm
Sat. / 8 am – 12 pm
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Weather Warnings
With the winter months upon us, please take note of the
following warning terms that PEMA (Pennsylvania
Emergency Management Agency) advises are used when
broadcasting alerts:
WINTER STORM WATCH – Be alert. A storm is likely.
WINTER STORM WARNING – Take action. The storm is in
or near the area.
BLIZZARD WARNING – Snow and strong winds combined
will produce blinding snow, near zero visibility, deep drifts
and life-threatening wind chill. Seek refuge immediately.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY – Winter weather conditions
are expected to cause signicant inconveniences and may
be hazardous, especially to motorists.
FROST/FREEZE WARNING – Below freezing temperatures
are expected to cause signicant damage to plants, crops
or fruit trees.
FLASH FLOOD WATCH – Be alert to signs of ash ooding
and be ready to evacuate on a moment’s notice.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING – A ash ood is imminent. Act
quickly to save yourself because you may have only
seconds to react.
FLOOD WARNING – Flooding has been reported or is
imminent. Take necessary precautions.
Snow Removal
Snow removal presents a challenge to Manchester
Township. During an active snowstorm the public works
department will attempt to keep open the major routes
(arterial and collector) streets of Manchester Township to
facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles. As a storm
subsides the snowplows will methodically plow each and
every public street in Manchester Township. Residents
can assist the public works department by moving, where
possible, vehicles o of the streets during and after the
storm event.
According to the Pennsylvania Second Class Township
Code, responsibility for the maintenance of sidewalks
rests with the adjoining property owner. Therefore,
remember to be a good neighbor and remove snow from
sidewalks to keep them safe for pedestrians.
The Township is NOT RESPONSIBLE for damage to
mailboxes since they are located in the right-of-way.
Manchester Township DOES NOT provide snow and ice
removal on any state roadways.
Helpful Hints
1. When shoveling out the mouth of your driveway,
deposit snow to the right or “downstream.” This will
help to avoid the re-depositing of the snow in your
driveway when the plow comes to your street.
Remember it is impossible to not have snow pushed
into your driveway. Please do not throw the snow from
your property into the street.
2. Please allow yourself some additional time to travel.
3. Use common sense and “Be Patient.”
4. Keep a ashlight, a battery powered radio and
emergency equipment available in case of a disruption
in power.
Fire Hydrants
Clearing snow away from re hydrants is a very important
responsibility.
The re department asks residents to clear a 36-inch path
around hydrants to allow for access.
If you join together with your neighbors, it only takes a few
minutes to ensure the re hydrants are clear of snow.
Please take the few extra minutes needed to protect your
home and family.
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Recycle
Reminder
Please place all of your trash and
recyclables at the curb by 6:00 am the
day of your scheduled collection.
Do NOT place trash receptacles at your
collection point more than 24 hours
before the scheduled collection.
This would be a violation of Section
20-105.1 of the Manchester Township
Code of Ordinances.
It is also a violation of Section 20-210
to steal recyclable materials from
recycling containers.
Whenever there is a theft or
disgurement of road signs and other
Township property, this vandalism
costs tax dollars to replace and
repair – dollars that could be spent
elsewhere.
If you witness abuse or public
property, please dial 911 to report
it. If you have information after the
fact, please report it to the Township
oce at 717-764-4646 or to the
Northern York County Regional Police
Department at 717-292-3647.
A lost & found is located at the
township oce. If you are missing
items and may have left them at one
of our parks or in our gym, please
check at the municipal oce.
Vandalism Costs You…
Lost & Found
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Fireghters and emergency personnel
may need to nd your home quickly if an
emergency occurs. It is dicult for
emergency personnel to nd homes and
businesses when address numbers are
not properly posted.
Applications for address markers are
available at:
3200 Farmtrail Road, York, PA
17406 -5699
Cost: $15.00
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Fire Department Contact
Information
911 Hang Up Calls
Ordinance #2007-03
ADA Notice
Headlights On For
Safety /
Penna. Act 229 of 2002
Emergency – 911
For business related information contact
Department of Fire Services or paid
personnel at the 24 hour manned station at
3200 Farmtrail Road: 717-992-2679
For the Alert Fire Company trustees or
other business, call the volunteer station
at 3118 North George Street in Emigsville:
717-764-1148
It is important that all telephone owners
be responsible for the proper use of their
telephones so that police ocers are not
required to spend important patrol time in
responding to false 911 calls.
An excessive number of 911 hang up
calls from a telephone will result in
the assessment of fees or penalties in
accordance with ordinance #2007-03.
Please be responsible for the proper use
of telephones.
If you are a person with a disability and
wish to attend any township meetings,
please contact the oce at least three (3)
business days prior to discuss how your
needs may be served.
Penna. Act 229 of 2002, portions of
which became eective on February 21,
2003, requires motorists to turn their
headlights on when driving through a
posted work zone.
Additionally, Act 229 establishes penalties
for a motorist convicted of exceeding
the work zone speed limit by 11 miles or
more per hour by having his or her license
suspended for 15 days.
Emergency Contacts
Notices and Reminders
Commuter Services of
Pennsylvania is a non-
prot organization that
oers free services to
commuters about their
options for getting to
and from work. Our
Rideshare and
Emergency Ride Home
programs provide necessary tools to commuters in order for them to
successfully switch from driving alone to a green commuting option; such
as carpooling, vanpooling, bicycling, walking or riding transit. Using a
green commute mode is a great way to save money and help improve air
quality.
For more information visit www.PaCommuterServices.org or call
1.866.579.RIDE.
Spotted Lanterny
Agriculture Secretary
Russell Redding shared
some scary thoughts while
reminding Pennsylvanians
to be vigilant against the
Spotted Lanterny as the
bugs begin laying eggs on
at surfaces to hatch in the spring.
“Every Spotted Lanterny egg mass not scraped and destroyed now is up
to 50 more of these invasive, destructive bugs we can expect to hatch next
spring,” said Redding. “We need every Pennsylvanian to hunt for egg masses
this fall and winter and destroy them – or we’re in for a scary spring.”
Spotted Lanterny egg masses are a light gray wax-like substance that take
on the appearance of mud and include 30-50 eggs. Egg masses can be found
on many at surfaces including trees, rocks, and outside objects such as
picnic tables, playground equipment, grills, and sidings of homes.
Property owners can scrape egg masses whenever encountered using a hard
or rigid tool such as a credit card, putty knife, or a stick. Research has not yet
conrmed whether egg masses can survive if scraped onto the ground, so it
is best to scrape the egg masses in a downward motion into a container or
bag with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer.
For more information on Spotted Lanterny, visit
agriculture.pa.gov/spottedlanterny or https://extension.psu.edu/
spotted-lanterny.
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Medication Take-Back
Box Program
York County residents may anonymously deliver unused
prescription and over-the-counter medications to secure
Medication Return Boxes located in nearly all York County
Police Department lobbies. There is no fee and the boxes
are available year-round during lobby hours as listed,
except on holidays. Residents interested in disposing of
medication in a Medication Return Box location should
remove their personal information from containers
before disposal.
Place unused medications in your regular garbage – To
minimize potential impacts to human health and the
environment, take medication out of its original container
and mix it with an undesirable substance, such as used
coee grounds or kitty litter. The medication will be less
appealing to children and pets, and unrecognizable to
people who may intentionally go through your trash.
Place the mixture in a sealed bag, can or other container
to prevent the medication from leaking. Before disposing
of a prescription medicine container, destroy all
identifying information to protect your identity and
personal health information.
Free prescription medication delivery at the RRC – Make
an appointment to deliver your unused prescription (no
over-the-counter) medications to the RRC at no charge.
Prescription medications accepted must come from a
single York County household (medications collected
from multiple households cannot be accepted). Residents
must call 717-845-1066 to make an appointment to
deliver prescription medications to the RRC and are
required to complete a brief registration form. At the
RRC, residents will be escorted by an Authority
representative to dispose of the medications. The
disposal process takes approximately 20 minutes.
For more information about the Authority’s secure
medication take-back box program or to nd a location
near you, visit the Authority’s web site at: www.ycswa.com.
Residents may bring their trees to York County Solid Waste
Authority,
2700 Blackbridge Road
FACILITY OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK DURING
DAYLIGHT HOURS
Curbside collection is provided, you may place your tree at
the curb with your regular trash, and it will be picked up by
the township public works department December 27,
2022 thru January 13, 2023 and will be recycled.
For more information visit: www.ycswa.com
Christmas Tree Recycling
When: December 27, 2022 – January 31, 2023
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Per Ordinance #2007-01, don’t place basketball hoops or
other sporting equipment in roadway or in road right-of-
way so play can occur in the street.
The following are strictly prohibited and declared a
nuisance:
• The throwing, pushing, blowing, placing or plowing of
snow from private property into or onto a cartway of
any street.
• Piling snow more than 3 feet high within the clear sight
triangle of any intersection of any street.
• The placing of mulch, stone, dirt or building materials
from private property into or onto a cartway of any
street.
• Basketball hoops or other sports equipment within
the street or road right-of-way.
• Detached trailers or storage units within the cartway.
• Dumping of any substances (oil, grass, etc.) into any
storm sewer.
Stone or brick mailboxes require a road occupancy
permit before construction.
Any person who violates or fails to comply with these
provisions may be ned up to $600.00 per day.
Animal Control
Ordinance / #2009-05
In 2009 the Manchester Township Board of Supervisors
adopted an animal control ordinance which addresses
the keeping of domestic animals, as well as feral cat(s),
and requires that anyone “keeping” a feral cat or cats,
must see that they have been trapped, neutered and
released (TNR) back into the wild.
The York County SPCA (717-764-6109) or Manchester
Township’s animal enforcement ocer, Michelle Klugh
(Klugh Animal Control) (717-916-1413), can provide
assistance with feral cats.
Please be responsible in helping protect public health
and safety by participating in a TNR program to
control the feral cat population.
Smoke Testing
Sewer Lines
When: Monday through Friday. 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
NOTICE — Manchester Township Public Works
Department periodically conducts smoke tests of
the sanitary sewer lines.
Smoke should not enter premises unless a leak is
present. This smoke is non-toxic, non-corrosive, and
will not leave a stain. If smoke enters a home, it will
soon dissipate. Opening doors and windows will help.
Any presence of smoke within the house should be
reported to the township oce at 717-764-4646. Avoid
unnecessary exposure to the smoke. The smoke is
relatively harmless, but all smoke is temporary and
quickly disappears after exposure has ceased.
Smoke Testing Areas (Neighborhoods and Right-of-ways)
During March and April, 2023
Brittany Developments Aslan Heights
The Ridings Emigsville
Nuisance Ordinance
No Parking Zones / What Do The Signs Mean?
Have you wondered what the double arrow signs, which are located under “No Parking”
symbol signs, represent? The “No Parking” symbol signs and related double arrows are
posted in accordance with PennDOT sign regulations which require the use of the double
arrow signs to inform motorists that parking is restricted BETWEEN the posted “No
Parking” symbol signs along the same side of the street on which the “No Parking” symbol
signs are located. The double arrow signs DO NOT represent that parking is prohibited
on both sides of the street.
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NORTHERN YORK COUNTY REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
We're excited to announce that the Northern York County Regional Police Department has joined
Neighbors by Ring! The 'Neighbors' app is a digital neighborhood watch right on your phone where you
can get real-time crime and safety alerts from your neighbors and law enforcement.
NYCRPD will be using 'Neighbors' to monitor crime in your area and send you updates on key crime
incidents so you can all stay informed. By working together, we can all make our area a safer
community.
Download the free 'Neighbors' app today to see what's happening in your neighborhood
OR TEXT northernyorkcounty to 555-888 from your smartphone
NORTHERN YORK COUNTY REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
We’re excited to announce that the Northern York County Regional Police Department has
joined Neighbors by Ring! The ‘Neighbors’ app is a digital neighborhood watch right on your
phone where you can get real-time crime and safety alerts from your neighbors and law en-
forcement.
NYCRPD will be using ‘Neighbors’ to monitor crime in your area and send you updates on key
crime incidents so you can all stay informed. By working together, we can all make our area
a safer community.
Download the free ‘Neighbors’ app (https://download.ring.com/northernyorkcounty) today
to see what’s happening in your neighborhood
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All construction, additions, placement of prebuilt structures
(sheds, swimming pools, etc), paving, patios, fences, and
decks require that a permit be obtained BEFORE any work
can legally be started. This includes inatable swimming
pools over 18” if new or previously removed.
State law requires the township to adopt the Uniform
Construction Code (UCC), better known as the “building
code”. The UCC allows a municipality up to 15 working days
to review a permit application for residential properties
and either grant or reject the permit from the time a
completed application is submitted to the municipality. A
completed application includes a completely lled out
application form, 3 copies of a site plan for the entire lot
showing all existing and proposed improvements on the
lot (including driveways, buildings, patios, decks, and
sidewalks) with all dimensions and distances to property
lines and 3 copies of all documentation related to the
proposed improvements. Manchester Township strives to
process the permits as quickly as possible although during
busy times of the year it may take the full 15 working days.
NO WORK can be started until you have a granted permit
in hand and a placard placed in a location that can be seen
from the street.
Plan Ahead For Building Permits
Under the Pennsylvania Governmental Immunity Statute, Manchester Township has limited legal responsibility
for sewer and water backups. You should contact your homeowner’s or commercial insurance agent to make
sure you carry coverage for sewer and water backups under your homeowner’s or commercial property policy. Some
homeowner’s policies do not include this coverage automatically. We recommend that you purchase this
valuable coverage.
Sewer Backup Claims
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Project Lifesaver provides law enforcement with a
program designed to protect, and when necessary,
quickly locate individuals with cognitive disorders who
are prone to the life threatening behavior of wandering.
The necessity of this program was determined through
the correlation between cognitive conditions and the act
of wandering. The program has grown from a localized
program to a program recognized internationally as a
proven and eective method of “bringing loved ones
home.”
The method relies on proven radio technology and
specially trained search and rescue teams. Citizens
enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small transmitter on
the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized frequency
signal. If an enrolled client goes missing, the caregiver
noties their local Project Lifesaver agency, and a trained
emergency team responds to the wanderer’s area. The
rst responders will then use the client’s individualized
frequency to locate the position of the individual.
The Northern York County Regional Police Department
has nine ocers trained in the operation of the Project
Lifesaver Program. Four of these ocers are School
Resource Ocers.
If you are a Parent, Guardian or Caregiver of an individual
that is at risk of wandering away and you feel they should
be enrolled in the Project Lifesaver Program please visit
www.nycrpd.org and complete the information on the
Project Lifesaver Page located on the right side of the
home page.
If you don’t believe that your loved one is a wandering risk
but would like to provide the NYCRPD with information
about their at risk or special circumstances, please visit
www.nycrpd.org and complete the information on the
At Risk Individual / Special Circumstances Page located
on the right side of the home page.
Have An Old Or Torn American Flag?
Bring your old or torn American Flags to be retired by
Cub Scout Pack 67 at a future ceremony.
Collection box available at:
Manchester Township Building
3200 Farmtrail Road, York, PA 17406
Cub Pack 67 meets at Dover United Church of Christ
on Wednesdays from 7 pm to 8 pm, 45 West Canal Street, Dover
The Social Hall is available to be
rented for personal parties and/or
business functions. The proceeds
from the rentals are used to oset
the expenses of the operation of the
volunteer re station.
Where:
3118 N. George St,
Emigsville
For Hall Rentals call 717-324-1583
Alert Fire Company
Hall Rental
Starts Promptly at 10:00 am
Come and hunt eggs with the Easter Bunny. Bring
a basket and have the children wear appropriate
outerwear. Egg Hunt will be near the Inspiring
Hope Playground.
Who: Ages 9 and under
Manchester Township Residents Only
Cost: FREE
In the event of inclement weather, please
check our Facebook page for for a possible
location change to the Manchester Township
Municipal Complex at 3200 Farmtrail Road.
LANCASTER, PA
PERMIT NO. 810
Manchester Township
3200 Farmtrail Road
York, PA 17406-5699
717-764-4646
Recreation Commission
Meets the 2nd Thursday of
each month at the municipal
oce, unless otherwise noted,
at 7:00 pm. Public is welcome
to attend.
Commission Members
Craig Jacoby, Chairperson
Virginia Hobbs, Vice-Chairperson
James Kohr
Douglas Hershey
Adam Levine
Recreation Commission
Meeting Dates
January 12, 2023
February 9, 2023
March 9, 2023
April 13, 2023
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Egg Hunt At Cousler Park
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