Manchester Township Newsletter RECREATIONRECREATION

Spring / Summer 2021 Volume 28 - 2

EggEgg HuntHunt AtAt CouslerCousler ParkPark Sat. April 3, 2021 / Arrive at 9:45 am

Manchester Starts Promptly Township Parks at 10:00 am

Cousler Park Nittany Park Come and hunt eggs with the 1060 Church Road Olmstead Way Easter Bunny. Bring a basket and (Corner of Church & Greenbriar Roads) (Penn State Estates Development) have the children wear appropriate outerwear. Egg Hunt will be near the Eagles View Park Mt. View Park Inspiring Hope Playground. In the 2399 Friesian Road 3298 Raintree Road event of inclement weather, please check our Facebook page for event Emigsville Park Ridings Recreational Area cancellation information. 15 Emig Road 19 Martingale Dr (Ridings Development) Who: Ages 9 and under Manchester Township Residents Only Johnston’s Park Stillmeadow Park Cost: FREE 2985 Lewisberry Road 600 Kyle Road 2 Manchester Township Newsletter Bring Your Power Wheels To Cousler Park For Our Rally In The Park “Racers” will navigate a course through the park, stopping at various stations to complete tasks and win prizes. Scan QR Code To Register Parents are required to walk with their child(ren) throughout the course.

ALL drivers and passengers must wear a helmet. Power Wheels Power Wheels Who: Ages 3 – 8

RallyRally InIn TheThe ParkPark Cost: $5.00

Sat. April 10, 2021 / 9:00 am - 11:00 am To register visit mantwp.com or scan the QR code.

Please Observe Park Manchester Township recreational Motorized Vehicles At Rule #12 When Using All facilities, is PROHIBITED. The term Township Parks Township Parks “motorized vehicles” shall include, but not be limited to, licensed motor The use of motorized vehicles, except vehicles as defined by the Pennsylva- on areas designated as driveways nia Motor Vehicle Code, trail bikes or or for parking during the time when dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles (three recreational facilities are open to the or four wheeled,) snowmobiles, golf public and for Manchester Town- carts and hoverboards. ship maintenance vehicles, within

York County Parks For further information contact York Canine Meadows: County Parks at 717-840-7440 or Off-Leash Dog Area [email protected] or visit web site at yorkcountyparks.org. A 13.5-acre regional off-leash, fenced dog area is available at John Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York.

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 fine of up to $1,000.00. Fenced dog area is available at John Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York. mantwp.com 3

Gift of Life Trees & Picnic Benches

Donating a tree or bench is The Great Family a great way to remember or honor someone special Campout to you. Trees or benches may be placed at any of our Fri. May 21 / 5:00 pm - Sat. May 22 / 10:00 am eight parks. For additional information contact the Man- Grab a tent and enjoy an evening 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm chester Township Office at being active with other families, make Tent Set Up 717-764-4646. a s’more, sleep under the stars and wake up refreshed in beautiful Cous- 6:00 pm ler Park! Bring your bikes, yard games, Hotdogs, snacks and drinks sports equipment and whatever on us! 2021 Fall Planting camping gear you need. Applications Where: Cousler Park / 6:30 pm Gaga, Soccer, Basketball, Check in at Pavilion D Must be submitted and paid 1060 Church Road Fishing, Playground and more! in full by August 31, 2021 Manchester Township 8:30 pm Residents: Outdoor Movie $15 / Family Ernest Goes to Camp Use coupon code “campout” at 2022 Spring Planting checkout to apply discount. 10:00 pm Applications Manchester Township Camp Fire / Lights Out Non-Residents: Must be submitted and paid $25 / Family 8:00 am in full by April 30, 2022 Breakfast

8:30 am – 10:00 am We currently are NOT accepting Camp Clean Up tree or bench donations at Cousler Park.

Scan QR Code To Register 4 Manchester Township Newsletter

Sports Contact Persons

Baseball / Softball Tee Ball

Manchester Township Athletic Association mtaaonline.org

Basketball

Manchester Township 717-764-4646 mantwp.com National Kayak Day! Soccer Sat. June 26, 2021 York Youth Soccer League In celebration of National Kayak Day, Shank’s Mare 717-741-6939 Outfitters will be offering 30 minute family kayak yysl.org sessions on the pond at Cousler Park from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm! Please pre-register for a time Keystone FC SOUTH slot on the Manchester Township website at keystonefc.com or mantwp.com. [email protected]

Reminder For As contained in Chapter 16, Part I of Lacrosse the Codified Ordinances of Manches- Manchester ter Township: Smoking including but Central York Lacrosse Club Township Parks not limited to cigarettes, cigars, illegal [email protected] drugs, and vaping is prohibited in/on all Manchester Township park facilities at any time. mantwp.com 5

It’s Just Around The Corner Manchester Township Rec Sports Basketball Registrations

Registration for the 2021-22 Manchester Township Rec Sports basketball league will be open to boys and girls up to grade 12, beginning September 1.

Visit mantwp.com for a link to our online registration platform beginning September 1, 2021. For questions or more information please email the Recreation Director, Nate Lankford, at [email protected].

25% registration refunds will be offered to those persons who serve as a team head coach for the season.

Grade Groups: Co-Ed Grade K-1 / 8” Rim 1-2 / 10” Rim Girls Grade Multi-Purpose Field 3 – 4, 5 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 12 Closing Information Boys Grade 3 – 4, 5 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 10 To receive information any & 11 – 12 time the soccer, baseball & Cost: K-2 8” Rim - $60.00 softball fields are closed: Scan QR Code To Register 8 Game Season Text the word @fieldclose to the K-2 10” Rim - $75.00 phone #81010. If you have any ques- 8 Game Season tions please contact 717-764-4646 for All Other Age Groups more information. $110.00 10 Game Season

York County Martin Library Satellite Pickup and drop off is simple! Just Libraries Service bring your library card to the Man- York County residents can order chester Township Building located at books and other library materials on- 3200 Farmtrail Road 8:00 am to 4:00 line at york.sparkpa.org or by call- pm Monday through Friday. ing Martin Library at 717-846-5300. 6 Manchester Township Newsletter CrunchTime Hoops Training Camp

Charlie Parker, an All American and Hall Scan QR Code To Register of Fame inductee for the Millersville Uni- versity Basketball Program, and a for- mer professional basketball player in European leagues and the NBA G-League is offering two sessions of skill development camps to players of all skill levels. Have Some Players will participate in drills involving ball handling, footwork, scoring, passing, Summer Fun and defense, and shooting techniques that Save Some $ will provide them a foundation to build upon and continue to raise their level of Manchester Township, in part- play in the years to come. Competitive nership with the Pennsylvania drills and games will add to the excite- Recreation and Parks Society, will ment level of each camp and the overall once again be offering discounted experience for all participants. Registra- tickets to area attractions. The tion and payment can be completed at program should be available in mantwp.com or scan the QR code. mid-May and run all summer long. Quantities for some attractions are Where: Manchester limited, so be sure to act quickly. Township Building For more information, contact When: June 28 – July 1 717-764-4646. Time & Cost: K – Grade 2 DISCOUNT TICKETS will be offered 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm / $60 to the following attractions: Grade 3 – 7 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm / $65 Hershey Park

Dutch Wonderland Drones / RC Airplanes The use of motorized model airplanes and drones is restricted to designated areas and prohibited after 9:00 am. Model rockets or the like are prohibited at Dorney Park all times. The restricted hours for the use of drones may be modified upon written request to the township manager or recreation director, and upon request of a written modification. The use of drones must comply with applica- Baltimore Aquarium ble federal aviation administration (FAA) regulations. The drone operator is responsible for compliance. Section 16-111 Of the Codified Ordinances of Manchester Township. Knoebels

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Summer Playground Program Supervised playground program Where: Manchester Township includes a variety of daily age-appro- Cousler Park Parks And Recreation Is priate activities that are enjoyed by Church & Greenbriar Road hundreds of children. Accepting Applications Mt. View Park For Summer Playground Capture the Flag Playground Raintree & Lewisberry Road Positions Card Club Kick Ball Nittany Park Gaga Ball Crafts Olmstead Way Water Day Basketball Summer Playground Programs run June 21 – August 12. Inter- Soccer Face Painting Ages: 6 – 13 Dodgeball Children must have completed ested applicants must be 16 years Water Balloon Battles Kindergarten of age or older to apply. Applica- Squirt Gun Battles Cost: tions are available on our website at mantwp.com or at the Town- To register for Summer Playground Residents $40 / Child please visit – mantwp.com. ship office, 3200 Farmtrail Road, Non-Residents $50 / Child York, PA. Applications must be Dates / Time: Sibling Discount submitted by May 1, 2021. Monday – Friday 3 or more siblings – Use coupon code “family” at checkout to receive June 21 – Aug 12 discount. 9:00 am – Noon

Counselor In Training / C.I.T. Monday-Friday / June 21 – August 12, 2021 / 9:00 am – Noon

The Counselor in Training program is a volunteer Ages 13 – 16 counselor program, in coordination with the Sum- 3 Locations in coordination with Summer Playground mer Playground program, in which participants work Program: Cousler Park, Nittany Park, Mt. View Park. directly with Summer Playground staff to help- ad Interested volunteers should register online at minister Summer Playground activities. mantwp.com. 8 Manchester Township Newsletter

Online Building Rentals! Emigsville Park and John- ston’s Park Buildings are now available to rent online! To rent a building: SilverSneakers® Go To Programs 1 mantwp.com Instructor Rhonda Smith

SilverSneakers is a fitness program for SilverSneakers® Yoga On Homepage, seniors that’s included with many Medi- Tuesdays Click On On-line care Advantage plans. SilverSneakers 9:15 am – 10:00 am 2 Registration Box helps millions of people on Medicare defy the odds, shatter stereotypes and answer SilverSneakers® Classic every challenge with, “I can do this!” We also offer fitness classes for all abilities led Tuesdays Click On by our SilverSneakers trained instructors 10:15 am – 11:00 am 3 Facility Rentals at gyms and other locations. To find out if ® you qualify for SilverSneakers please con- SilverSneakers tact your health insurance provider. Qigong and Tai Chi Thursdays Select Building You Where: 9:15 am – 10:00 am 4 Would Like To Rent Manchester Township Building SilverSneakers® 3200 Farmtrail Road Strength & Balance Thursdays You are responsible for Cost: SilverSneaker® Member 10:15 am – 11:00 am picking up the key for FREE the building one business SilverSneakers® Boom day prior to your rental. Non- Member Fridays Also please remember $5.00 9:15 am – 10:00 am to return your key the next business day after your rental! mantwp.com 9 Rent-A-Kid Program Medicare 101

York County seniors interested in help with spring cleanup, Educational Seminar mowing, yard work, electronic devices, or with other household chores are encouraged to arrange for a Rent-A-Kid. EducationalWhether you are new to Medicare, Semina or have been on Medi- care for years, understanding Medicare can be overwhelm- The Rent-A-Kid program, sponsored by the York County Area ing! Whether you’re seeking information for yourself or help- Agency on Aging, is an intergenerational program that con- ing a family member navigate Medicare’s complexities, we nects York County older adults and teenagers together. are here to help. Attend this informal “Medicare 101” seminar, where Liz Heath, Licensed Insurance Broker/Owner, For over 30 years, Kids have been helping and learning from Heath Insurance Solutions, LLC will explain: older adults through the Rent-A-Kid program. It gives individ- • The A, B, C’s (and D) of Medicare ual teenagers the chance to help York County senior citizens, 60 years or older, with indoor and outdoor household chores. • Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage The senior needs to be agreeable to a reimbursement of a • When and how to enroll minimum of $5/hour, or a negotiated rate based on the job. • Choosing a Prescription Drug Plan • Supplementing Medicare Interested York County residents age 60 or older can get assistance by calling Hope Eberly at 717-771-9103 or Where: Manchester Township 1-800-632-9073. Information is also available at ycaaa.org. When: April 7 / 10:00 am – 12:00 pm April 27 / 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Cost: FREE

Recreation Facility Rental Fees Effective Date January 1, 2021

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 $100.00 + $150.00 sec. deposit $135.00 + $150.00 sec. deposit

Johnston’s Park Building $80.00 + $150.00 sec. deposit $100.00 + $150.00 sec. deposit

Park Pavilion (w/ electric) $50.00 $60.00

Park Pavilion (w/o electric) $30.00 $40.00

$30.00 Per Hour $60.00 Per Hour David A. Raver Stage + $100.00 sec. deposit + $100.00 sec. deposit Multi-Purpose Room $50.00 Per Hour $65.00 Per Hour (1/2 Room Rate) + $50.00 sec. deposit + $50.00 sec. deposit Multi-Purpose Room $75.00 Per Hour $95.00 Per Hour (Full Room Rate) + $50.00 sec. deposit + $50.00 sec. deposit 10 Manchester Township Newsletter

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute / OLLI

For adults who never stop experienc- even wanting to stay young at heart, ing life, there is a place that celebrates OLLI is for you. No tests, no grades, no learning in a relaxed and accepting en- stress. All for the love of learning! vironment. We invite you to join us in a Courses are noncredit and are offered learning adventure through the Osher during the day. Class Cancellations Lifelong Learning Institute at Penn State York (OLLI at Penn State York). There is a $50 membership fee. For All classes, programs, more information please visit the web- and bus trips are sub- OLLI at Penn State York provides edu- site at olli.york.psu.edu or call the ject to adequate par- cational courses, trips, social activities, office at717-771-4015 . ticipation. You will be and special events for its members. contacted ONLY if the Whether you’re just intellectually curi- ous, interested in discovering new activity is cancelled. facts, building social connections, or

Active Adult Activities Northeastern Senior Center serves the senior residents of a number of municipalities, including Man- chester Township. The Senior Cen- ter is located at 131 Center Street, Mount Wolf.

Call 717-266-1400 for information.

Northeastern Senior Center is ac- tively seeking volunteers for various activities. Please call 717-266-1400 if interested. mantwp.com 11

HealthHealth InsuranceInsurance AssistanceAssistance

APPRISE is the State Health Insurance As- • Explain the Medicare prescription sistance Program which provides counsel- drug benefit. ing for people with Medicare in Pennsylva- nia. It was created by the Pennsylvania • Make presentations on Medicare to Department of Aging to help Pennsylva- your organization. nians understand Medicare and their other health insurance benefits. Locally, this To ensure the safety of our clients and program is offered by the York County counselors, the York APPRISE Program Area Agency on Aging. is currently conducting appointments over the phone or computer. To sched- APPRISE counselors are specially-trained ule an appointment for one-on-one volunteers who have direct access to state counseling call the APPRISE Help Desk at and federal Medicare resources. They are 717-771-9008 or 1-800-632-9073. able to answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, Medicare Advantage plans and the prescription drug program. They can help you to: RC Model Boat Show Presented By Task • Understand your Medicare benefits Force 50 Model Boat Club by explaining which services are cov- ered under Part A and B and your Sun. August 15 / Starts at 10:00 am Medicare Summary Notice. Join our Club members for a static display Bring: • Make informed choices about Medi- and fun float of our ships and RC boat Your Lawnchair care coverage options, including models. There also will be information on Medicare appeals process and assist building and operating RC boats. You will with appeals paperwork. For More Information: also be able to vote on “The Best of Show • Select a Medigap insurance policy. model”. Email Mike Toole Military • Civilian • Workboats [email protected] or • Explain financial assistance pro- Submarines • Sailboats • Pleasure Craft grams that may be available to assist Tugs • Carriers • Destroyers • Steamers Dennis Ziegler in paying for your Medicare premi- Electric • Steam • Sail [email protected] ums, deductibles and coinsurance, as well as your prescription drug Where: Cousler Park needs. We will be at the pond behind Pavilion “B”. Cost: Free Admission To The Public 12 Manchester Township Newsletter

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 emo- tional disability, which prohibits the individual from leaving his/ her residence on a regular basis and/or prevents them from pre- paring a nutritious meal.

• Living alone or with someone who also meets the above HomeHome criteria. DeliveredDelivered MealsMeals Monday - Friday / 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Home Delivered Meals Program is designed to Center is seeking volunteers for home delivered meals, provide a well-balanced daily meal to homebound old- please call 717-266-1400 if interested. Although this is a er adults who are unable to prepare adequate meals brief contact it does provide a check on the well being for themselves and have no other means for assuring of the homebound individual. The home delivered meal healthful nutrition. service is not a cost shared service.

On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, a hot meal is deliv- Monetary donations can be made to the York County ered to the older adult’s home. Tuesday and Thursday Area Agency on Aging. meals are a cold bag lunch delivered with the previous Care managers need to complete an in-home assessment day’s hot meal. to determine eligibility for Home Delivered Meals. Volunteers from the local senior center deliver the meals to the older adult’s home. The Northeastern Senior mantwp.com 13 29th Annual Family Fun Festival / NEW DATE Saturday, September 25, 2021 / 3:00 pm

Manchester Township’s Family Fun Festival is a community tradition with fun for the whole family. The day will include carnival games, a great variety of food truck cuisine, music, non-profit vendors, and lots of other events.

Where: Cousler Park 1060 Church Road

Children’s Activities: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm • Bounce Houses • Face Painting • Spin Art • Create a Custom Fall Craft • Caricatures • Creatures Great and Small Animal Show

Entertainment: 6:30 pm Document These items will not be accepted, Unforgettable Big Band Shredder Truck so please have your boxes sorted before the event. Make sure 8:00 pm July 13, 2021 / 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm you remove all paper clips and Fireworks binding clips from papers. If you Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, Time to clean out those old files! have any questions about what and the whole family to Cousler Park Manchester Township will be is accepted, please contact us at for the best fireworks display in York sponsoring a shredding truck for 717-764-4646. County! residents to bring their private documents to be shredded safely Where: Cousler Park 9:00 pm and securely. NOTE: This offering Greenbriar Road Entrance Late Night Movie is for Manchester Township residents only. Cost: FREE Canned food donation will be 5 BOX LIMIT – PAPER ONLY NO accepted for the York County PLASTIC, METAL, CD’s, OR CRED- Food Bank. IT CARDS OF ANY KIND! 14 Manchester Township Newsletter Manchester Township Newsletter SUPERVISOR’S NEWS

Food Trucks And Flicks Friday Evenings / 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Manchester Township is excited to Food Truck Dates: August 6 – The Best Cotton Candy, announce its lineup for Food Truck Rig-A-Toni, Bake My Day, Waffle Works, June 18 – The Best Cotton Candy, and Flicks. That’s right! This year we Roadside Grille, Vampire Taco Truck, Rig-A-Toni, Bake My Day, Waffle will have our summer movie series on Sarah’s Creamery Works, Roadside Grille Friday evenings so you can enjoy deli- cious food truck cuisine followed by August 13 – The Best Cotton Candy, June 25 – The Best Cotton Candy, an exciting movie at our outdoor Rig-A-Toni, Bake My Day, Waffle Rig-A-Toni, Bake My Day, Waffle Works, stage. Works, Sarah’s Creamery Roadside Grille, Vampire Taco Truck, Sarah’s Creamery Join us in the park for a variety of Movie Dates & Time: foods from area food trucks from The outdoor movies will be held at The Best Cotton Candy, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. This event is free July 9 – Raver stage and will begin at 8:45 pm Bake My Day, Waffle Works, and open to the public, just pay as or dark. Roadside Grille, Sarah’s Creamery you eat! Some vendors accept cash and credit cards, it is best to check July 16 – The Best Cotton Candy, June 18 – Dolittle with each vendor before ordering. Rig-A-Toni, Bake My Day, Waffle June 25 – Trolls World Tour Works, Roadside Grille July 9 – The Croods: A New Age Food trucks will be set-up to serve The Best Cotton Candy, July 16 – I Still Believe visitors in the parking lot in front of July 23 – Bake My Day, Waffle Works, July 23 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Inspiring Hope Playground. Roadside Grille, Vampire Taco Truck, Turtles (1990) Where: Sarah’s Creamery July 30 – A Beautiful Day In The Parking Lot In Front of July 30 – The Best Cotton Candy, Neighborhood Inspiring Hope Playground Rig-A-Toni, Bake My Day, Waffle Aug 6 – Smallfoot Enter the park at the Greenbriar Road Works, Roadside Grille, Sarah’s Aug 13 – The Little Rascals entrance. Creamery mantwp.com 15 Manchester Township Newsletter SUPERVISOR’SSUPERVISOR’S NEWSNEWS

Office 3200 Farmtrail Road Lets Have A York, PA 17406-5699 Neighborhood Block Party Phone 717-764-4646 How? A few simple steps will allow you public works department drop off bar- to close your street for some fun. Your ricades which can be used to close the Hours request should be submitted in writing, roadway during your block party. The Monday – Friday in a timely fashion, to the attention of township does request you keep all ta- 8 am – 4:30 pm the township manager. bles and chairs to one side, so in the E-Mail event that there would be an emergen- Please include the following in your [email protected] cy situation an ambulance, fire truck or request: police car, could easily gain access to • The date and time of the block party, the area by using the side of the road- Board Of Supervisors & whether there is a rain date. way where there are no obstacles. Lisa D. Wingert • A drawing showing the exact location Rodney K. Brandstedter and whether there is an alternate Beth Brennan John W. Inch, Jr route which can be used by motorists Debra K. McCune while the road is closed.

Supervisors Meetings • The signature of all property owners adjacent to the section of the affected Held the 2nd Tuesday of each Month at 7:00 pm roadway which you would like at the Municipal Building to close indicating they have no objection. The Board of Supervisors must autho- Township Manager rize any closures of township streets Timothy R. James (this does not include state roadways). Administrative Director Once these steps are followed, the Danelle L. Goodwin Board will most likely grant your re- Public Works Superintendent quest. Upon granting such a request, the Board directs that the township Jeffrey A. Beshore Zoning/Planning Officer Sewer bills may be paid online OFFICE CLOSED: David J. Unger at mantwp.com Good Friday – April 2, 2021 Fire Chief Manchester Township Accepts: Memorial Day – May 31, 2021 Independence Day – July 5, 2021 Daniel J. Hoff Labor Day – Sept. 6, 2021 Police Chief David L. Lash For information about the township and events please visit our website mantwp.com 16 Manchester Township Newsletter

Employee Spotlight Congratulations Ken Goodyear!

Ken served Manchester Township for 39 years. Wishing Ken a happy and healthy Retirement!!

Slow Down... Street Sweeping

The spring weather will bring some The Manchester Township Public Works Dept. will be performing street added dangers while driving in res- sweeping throughout the spring. We will try to get to all areas as expedi- idential areas. Young children are tiously as possible. Please be cooperative by moving all vehicles from playing outdoors, walkers, bikers, posted streets. runners, and other pedestrians will also be out in force. Are you driving too fast for conditions?

The Northern York County Regional Police Department receives several complaints each week in regards to vehicles exceeding the speed limit in numerous neighborhoods. Please be mindful of your speed and the inherent dangers while driving through the neighborhood.

The Board of Supervisors and police department jointly ask you to please eliminate the risks inherent with speeding vehicles by slowing down. mantwp.com 17 Yard Waste Collection

Penn Waste will be performing The following items should not this service. Please visit the be placed out for Yard Waste website for additional information Collection: pennwaste.com. • Leaf Waste (Note: Manchester Township provides this service) “Yard Waste” materials are defined as tree trimmings, shrubbery and any • Dirt or Stones other organic landscape vegetation, • Fruits and/or Vegetables excluding grass clippings. • Any material in a Plastic Bag Materials should be packaged as follows: When: 4th Sat. of Each Month / March - Oct. & Dec. 4th • Place items in either Biodegradable April 24, 2021 Kraft bags or tied in easily handled May 22, 2021 bundles June 26, 2021 • Bundles should be no longer than July 24, 2021 four (4) feet in length August 28, 2021 September 25, 2021 • Bundles should not weigh more October 23, 2021 than 30 lbs each December 4, 2021 • Branches should not exceed 6” in diameter

Primary Election Day

When: May 18, 2021 If you have any questions concerning elections or poll- ing places, please contact the York County Elections Office at 717-771-9604. 18 Manchester Township Newsletter

StormStorm WaterWater ManagementManagement RequirementsRequirements

Any building or zoning permit application that proposes any new impervious area must first satisfy the requirements of the storm water management ordinance.

Ultimately it is the property owners’ responsibility to control runoff from their property. This requirement is a mandate from the United States Environmental Pro- tection Agency EPA, Pennsylvania De- partment of Environmental Protec- tion DEP and the County of York. Manchester Township passed ordinance 2012-05 in order to comply with the mandate. Failure to comply with the mandates would subject the township as a whole to penalties from done to allow the runoff to soak You will need to know the measure- either DEP and/or EPA. into the ground under a normal rain ments of all structures, patios, side- condition. walks, swimming pools and paving, Put simply, if property owner builds existing and proposed, on your lot in or places on their lot something that Anyone applying for a Building or order obtain a storm water permit to covers the ground so that rainwater Zoning Permit is required to address meet these requirements BEFORE a cannot penetrate or that will not allow the storm water runoff from any new building or zoning permit will be able grass to grow something must be impervious area to be installed or to be issued. placed on any lot.

Leaves Don’t Belong The Drain Is Just For In The Stormdrain The Rain

When it rains, it drains! Clean up leaves from the It is illegal to dump anything into the stormdrain at home, work or play. storm sewers located along the streets. Do not dump used oil, gasoline, or grass For more information about what you can do clippings into the storm sewers. to help keep clean water and save the Chesa- peake Bay, contact the Watershed Alliance of York, Inc. watershedallianceofyork.org mantwp.com 19 Why The Sale Of The York City’s Treatment Plant Will Impact You

Recently, there has been much dis- community. The Regional Authority is cussion in the press about the sale of comprised of five municipalities that Help protect yourself and your the City of York’s wastewater treat- utilize the City system and whose res- neighbors by taking one (or all) of ment plant. While this may appear as idents would be impacted by the sale. the following actions: a City issue, this sale will impact our The member municipalities include: residents and our sewer bills. There- West Manchester Township, Spring • Visit our website at fore, we felt it was important to share Garden Township, Manchester Town- YorkRegionalSewer.com and sign critical information including back- ship, York Township, and the North up for our newsletter to stay ground on the sale, what we are do- York Borough. informed. ing to protect our residents as well as • Sign our Virtual Petition on our how you can help. Questions that need to be website to help keep rates low. answered include: The City has awarded the sale to PA • Like us on Facebook American Water for $235 million. If or • What is the projected rate increase (@YorkRegionalSewerAuthority) when approved by the York City Sew- given the $235 million purchase and follow us for future updates price? Over next 3 years? In 5 years? er Authority, this investor-owned utili- and share our content. In 10 years? ty will own and operate the City’s col- • Scan QR code below to connect to lection system as well as the treatment • Why was the local option (whether the Regional Authority or York YorkRegionalSewer.com plant, and bill residents and business Water Company) overlooked? Was owners for sewer service. the City looking for the highest Thank you for your consideration. price or best option for the City, Background on the York Area its residents and the municipalities Regional Sewer Authority that provide over 50 percent of the flow? The York Area Regional Sewer Author- • Did the City define the “best- op ity was formed in response to infor- tion” to be the highest sale price mation that the City was considering versus a balance between provid- selling the wastewater treatment ing financial security to the City and Scan QR Code To Connect ensuring long term rate stability plant and the potential impact on our among all sewer users?

MS4 / Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Sewer Backup Claims Please do not pollute. Here are • Pick up after your pet. 10 things you can do at home: Under the Pennsylvania Governmental • Direct downspouts away from Immunity Statute, Manchester Town- • Use fertilizers sparingly and sweep paved surfaces; consider a rain ship has limited legal responsibility for up driveways and gutters. garden to capture runoff. sewer and water backups. You should contact your homeowner’s or commer- • Never dump anything down storm • Take your car to the car wash in- cial insurance agent to make sure you drains or in streams. stead of washing it in the driveway. carry coverage for sewer and water • Vegetate bare spots in your yard. • Check your car for leaks and recy- backups under your homeowner’s or • Compost your yard waste. cle your motor oil. commercial property policy. Some homeowner’s policies do not include • Use least toxic pesticides, follow • Have your septic tank pumped and this coverage automatically. We rec- labels, and learn how to prevent system inspected regularly. ommend that you purchase this valu- pest problems. For additional information visit: able coverage. www.epa.gov/npdes 20 Manchester Township Newsletter

Tips from your Tax Collector

It is tax time again and I would like to remind you to move a deceased spouse’s name from the bill at the sur- please write a contact phone number on your check. Un- viving spouse’s request. listed phone numbers make it difficult to reach you if As always, a secure night slot on the outside of the town- there is a question or problem with your check, resulting ship building is available for payments when the window in missed rebates and late payments. is closed. Please call the tax office at 717-767-6689 with The rebate period for 2021 County/Township pay- any questions. ments ends at midnight on April 15, 2021. The office window will be open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on Jean Stambaugh / Manchester Township Tax Collector Thursday, April 15th for last minute payments. Any payments received in the night drop box on the morning When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday of April 16th will be considered paid at rebate. Please do Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm not ask me to break the law and accept payments after Except for April 15th (9:00 am – 4:30 pm) and holidays. the deadline. I receive many requests for changes to the homeowner information on the tax bills. Please note, for your protec- tion, I am not able to change the name printed on your tax notice. The name on the tax bill comes from the York County deed database. If you would like to change your name due to marriage, etc. it must be changed at the Recorder of Deeds office. The only exception is I can re-

Tree Trimming Ordinance #2014-01

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 notification of a violation, the property owner shall have 30 days to correct the violation prior to being subject to penalties. Ordi- nance #2014-01 is available for review on the township website mantwp.com.

3 Foot Hedges

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. mantwp.com 21

Recycle

Please place all of your trash and Plan Ahead For Building Permits recyclables at the curb by 6:00 am the day of your scheduled collection. 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 inflatable swimming Reminder pools over 18” if new or previously removed. State law requires the township to adopt the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), Do NOT place trash receptacles at your better known as the “building code”. The UCC allows a municipality up to 15 collection point more than 24 hours before the scheduled collection. working days to review a permit application for residential properties and either grant or reject the permit from the time a completed application is submit- This would be a violation of Section 20-105.1 of the Manchester Township ted to the municipality. A completed application includes a completely filled Code of Ordinances. out application form, 3 copies of a site plan for the entire lot showing all exist- It is also a violation of Section 20210 ing and proposed improvements on the lot (including driveways, buildings, pa- to steal recyclable materials from tios, decks, and sidewalks) with all dimensions and distances to property lines recycling containers. 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 Vandalism Costs You… 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. Whenever there is a theft or disfigure- ment of road signs and other Town- ship property, this vandalism costs tax dollars to replace and repair – dollars Commuter Services of Pennsylvania is that could be spent elsewhere. a non-profit organization that offers If you witness abuse on public proper- free services to commuters about ty, please dial 911 to report it. If you their options for getting to and from have information after the fact, please work. Our Rideshare and Emergency report it to the Township office at 717-764-4646 or to the Northern York Ride Home programs provide neces- County Regional Police Department at sary tools to commuters in order for 717-292-3647. them to successfully switch from driving alone to a green commuting option; such as carpooling, vanpooling, Lost & Found bicycling, walking or riding transit. Us- ing a green commute mode is a great A lost & found is located at the town- way to save money and help improve ship office. If you are missing items air quality. For more information visit and may have left them at one of our www.PaCommuterServices.org or parks or in our gym, please check at the municipal office. call 1.866.579.RIDE. 22 Manchester Township Newsletter

Emergency Contacts Electronics Recycling Fire Department Contact Information Mon. – Fri. / 8am – 4pm Sat. / 8am – 12pm Emergency – 911 Where: York County Solid For business related information contact Waste Authority’s Recycling No Parking Zones / Department of Fire Services or paid personnel at the 24 hour manned station at 3200 Drop-Off Facility What Do The Signs Farmtrail Road: 717-992-2679 2651 Blackbridge Road, York, PA Mean? For the Alert Fire Company trustees or other business, call the volunteer station Accepted Items: at 3118 North George Street in Emigsville: Have you wondered what the double 717-764-1148 • TVs (limit 5 per visit) arrow signs, which are located under • Desktop/Laptop Computers “No Parking” symbol signs, represent? 911 Hang Up Calls • Computer Monitors The “No Parking” symbol signs and re- Ordinance #2007-03 • Computer Peripherals lated double arrows are posted in accordance with PennDOT sign regula- • Cell Phones It is important that all telephone owners tions which require the use of the be responsible for the proper use of their • Vacuum Cleaners double arrow signs to inform motor- telephones so that police officers are not • Alarm Clocks required to spend important patrol time in ists that parking is restricted BE- responding to false 911 calls. • Irons TWEEN the posted “No Parking” sym- An excessive number of 911 hang up calls • Coffee Makers bol signs along the same side of the from a telephone will result in the assessment of fees or penalties in accordance • Anything with a plug that does not street on which the “No Parking” sym- with ordinance #2007-03. contain Freon bol signs are located. The double ar- Please be responsible for the proper use row signs DO NOT represent that of telephones. For more information, call parking is prohibited on both sides of Notices and Reminders (717) 845-1066 or visit ycswa.com. the street.

ADA Notice Department Of Fire Services

If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend any township meetings, Manchester Township Career Fire- please contact the office at least three (3) fighters Offer Reflective Address business days prior to discuss how your needs may be served. Markers. Firefighters and emergency person- Headlights On For nel may need to find your home quickly if an emergency occurs. It is Safety / Penna. Act 229 of 2002 difficult for emergency personnel to find homes and businesses when Penna. Act 229 of 2002, portions of which became effective on February 21, 2003, re- address numbers are not properly quires motorists to turn their headlights posted. on when driving through a posted work zone. Additionally, Act 229 establishes Applications for address markers penalties for a motorist convicted of exceeding the work zone speed limit by 11 are available at: miles or more per hour by having his or her license suspended for 15 days. 3200 Farmtrail Road, York, PA 17406 Cost: $15.00 mantwp.com 23

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 (no over-the-counter) medications to the RRC at no charge. minimize potential impacts to human health and the envi- ronment, take medication out of its original container and Prescription medications accepted must come from a sin- mix it with an undesirable substance, such as used coffee gle York County household (medications collected from grounds or kitty litter. The medication will be less appeal- multiple households cannot be accepted). Residents must ing to children and pets, and unrecognizable to people call 717-845-1066 to make an appointment to deliver pre- who may intentionally go through your trash. Place the scription medications to the RRC and are required to com- mixture in a sealed bag, can or other container to prevent plete a brief registration form. At the RRC, residents will be the medication from leaking. Before disposing of a escorted by an Authority representative to dispose of the prescription medicine container, destroy all identifying medications. The disposal process takes approximately 20 information to protect your identity and personal health minutes. information. For more information about the Authority’s secure medi- Free prescription medication delivery at the RRC – cation take-back box program or to find a location near Make an appointment to deliver your unused prescription you, visit the Authority’s web site at: ycswa.com.

Alert Fire Company The Social Hall is available to be rent- Hall Rental ed for personal parties and/or business functions. The proceeds from the rentals are used to offset the ex- penses of the operation of the volunteer fire station. Where: 3118 N. George St, Emigsville For Hall Rentals call 717-324-1583 24 Manchester Township Newsletter West Nile

How can you reduce the number of mosquitoes around cy to plug up the drains. Roof gutters are easily over- your home and neighborhood? looked but can produce millions of mosquitoes each season. Mosquitoes breed in standing water. Even a small bucket • Turn over plastic wading pools when not in use. A wad- that has stagnant water in it for seven days can become ing pool becomes a mosquito producer if it is not used home to up to 1,000 mosquitoes. Here are some easy tips on a regular basis. to eliminate standing water: • Turn over wheelbarrows and do not allow water to stag- • Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or nate in birdbaths. Both provide breeding habitat for do- similar water holding containers that have accumulated mestic mosquitoes. on your property. Do not overlook containers that have become overgrown by aquatic vegetation. • Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish. Water gardens are fashionable but become major mosquito • Pay special attention to discarded tires that may have producers if they are allowed to stagnate. Clean and accumulated on your property. chlorinate swimming pools that are not being used. A • Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers that are swimming pool that is left untended by a family that left out of doors. Drainage holes that are located on the goes on vacation for a month can produce enough mos- container sides collect enough water for mosquitoes to quitoes to result in neighborhood-wide complaints. Be breed in. aware that mosquitoes may even breed in the water • Clean clogged roof gutters on an annual basis, particu- that collects on swimming pool covers. larly if the leaves from surrounding trees have a tenden-

Solicitor’s Permits

Solicitor’s permits are required 50 Commons Dr in Manchester Township. York, PA 17402

Permits are issued by North- Citizens Of ern York County Regional Po- Manchester, Spring Garden, and Springettsbury Townships lice Department Are proudly protected by the men and women of 1445 E. Canal Road, Dover, York Area United Fire and Rescue PA 17315 Pennsylvania’s First Regional Combination Fire Department

If you do not want solicitors, For more information on fire department activity and services, membership you must post a sign at least information and contact information please visit our website at yaufr.com 3”X5” with letters no less than 1/3” in height near the To sign up for our quarterly newsletter and keep up to date with everything your main entrance of your resi- fire department is doing to be a service to our citizens. dence. Sign must read “NO SOLICITORS”. Each residence must be posted; signs at en- YORK AREA UNITED FIRE & RESCUE trance to developments are Daniel Hoff, Fire Chief not permitted or enforced. 717-718-2383 mantwp.com 25 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

Nuisance Ordinance

Per Ordinance #2007-01, don’t place • Piling snow more than 3 feet high • Detached trailers or storage units basketball hoops or other sporting within the clear sight triangle of any within the cartway. intersection of any street. equipment in roadway or in road • Dumping of any substances (oil, right-of-way so play can occur in • The placing of mulch, stone, dirt or grass, etc.) into any storm sewer the street. building materials from private Stone or brick mailboxes require a The following are strictly prohibit- property into or onto a cartway of road occupancy permit before con- ed and declared a nuisance: any street. struction. • The throwing, pushing, blowing, • Basketball hoops or other sports Any person who violates or fails to placing or plowing of snow from equipment within the street or road comply with these provisions may be private property into or onto a cart- right-of-way. fined up to $600.00 per day. way of any street.

Animal Control Relax And Enjoy Your Smoke Testing Ordinance / #2009-05 Vacation Sewer Lines In 2009 the Manchester Township The NYCRPD offers a free service for When: Mon. - Fri. Board of Supervisors adopted an ani- all residents when they are away from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm mal control ordinance which address- their homes on vacation. The NYCRPD es the keeping of domestic animals, will conduct periodic home checks NOTICE – Manchester Township Pub- as well as feral cat(s), and requires to insure that your home is secure lic Works Department periodically that anyone “keeping” a feral cat or while you are away. Please complete conducts smoke tests of the sanitary cats, must see that they have been the form on nycrpd.org and call 911 sewer lines. trapped, neutered and released (TNR) when you return home to cancel the Smoke should not enter premises un- back into the wild. home check. less a leak is present. This smoke is The York County SPCA (717-764-6109) non-toxic, non-corrosive, and will not or Manchester Township’s animal leave a stain. If smoke enters a home, enforcement officer, Michelle it will soon dissipate. Opening doors Klugh (Klugh Animal Control) and windows will help. Any presence (717-916-1413), can provide assis- of smoke within the house should tance with feral cats. be reported to the township office Please be responsible in helping at 717-764-4646. Avoid unnecessary protect public health and safety by exposure to the smoke. The smoke participating in a TNR program to is relatively harmless, but all smoke control the feral cat population. is temporary and quickly disappears after exposure has ceased. 26 Manchester Township Newsletter

Law Enforcement Explorers Program

The Northern York County Regional Program Topics: Support The Program: Police Department has partnered To support this program, the NYCRPD Explorer Post members receive basic with the Boy Scouts of America to Explorers Post 1445 is selling “We instruction in various phases of law offer a Law Enforcement Explorers Support Our Police” signs. These enforcement including: Program. signs can be purchased during busi- • Criminal law ness hours at the police station: Goals and Objectives of the • Traffic law program: Northern York County Regional • Criminal investigation Police Department • Recruitment tool for future men 1445 East Canal Road and women in law enforcement. • Crime prevention Dover, PA 17315 • Community relations effort • Traffic control and direction between police, youth, and the Monday - Thursday / 7:00 am - 4:30 pm • Accident investigation community. Friday / 7:00 am - 11:00 am • Utilizes volunteers within the North- • Juvenile delinquency ern York County Regional Police Department and other partner • Other related topics which are agencies. integral parts of law enforcement

• Develop and uphold the basic Applications and Additional objectives of the Program; Information: • Character building Contact Sgt. Chris Irwin at • Leadership development 717.292.3647 or [email protected] or Cpl. William Nailor at • Build an appreciation for commu- [email protected]. nity services and good citizenship mantwp.com 27

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

Manchester Township 3200 Farmtrail Road York, PA 17406-5699 717-764-4646

Recreation Commission Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the municipal office, 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

Meeting Dates April 8, 2021 May 13, 2021 June 10, 2021 July 8, 2021 August 12, 2021

Summer Entertainment Series Tuesdays / 7:30 pm

The 17th Annual Summer Entertainment Series is set for 2021! Mark your calendars for the following dates and come out and enjoy some great music at Cousler Park at our wonderful David Raver Stage setting. EnchantedEnchanted Where: Cousler Park FairyFairy FestivalFestival 1060 Church Road & Greenbriar Road Music Schedule:

July 6 - The Left Edge When: September 18, 2021 July 13 - Doppelganger Where: Cousler Park 1060 Church Road July 20 - A Sought Out City Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm July 27 - The Eastman String Band For More Information: Enchantedfairyfestival.com Tim and Savannah Finch

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