THE NEWSLETTER OF SOUTH MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP

Summer TALK of the 2021 TOWNship

A few weeks ago, I released the “State of the Township” With more people comes pressures and increased demand report (found on the Township’s website) which goes into not only on public services (i.e. roads, schools, hospitals, etc.) greater detail on many of the items I will discuss here. In es- but also an obvious question – where are these people going sence, despite COVID-19 knocking us around about a bit, the to live? Since 2013, population growth in Cumberland County state of the Township is quite strong, and we are continually has exceeded available housing stock and has remained high. progressing towards a bright future of growth and prosperity. This in itself may not necessarily be cause for alarm, if vacancy In addition, many of the projects we are working on for this rates remain at a healthy point to provide selection it offers year are covered elsewhere in this Newsletter. enough choices to keep cost of living down. Unfortunately, The Board of Supervisors is committed to ensuring the vacancy rates in South Middleton for single-family homes is most effective and efficient delivery of public services while almost zero. When there is high-demand, basic economics being good stewards of your tax money. For instance, South sees prices go up, and it has in South Middleton, by about 30 Middleton’s overall tax rate is lower than 39 percent of all percent. This creates a two-pronged effect: it leads to more similar-sized communities. Township residents, when fac- development with higher costs. Well-meaning though mis- toring in all local taxes paid (school, county, municipal), are guided suggestions to restrain this growth can actually make well below the county average in both per capita spending matters worse. It is a delicate balance. and total tax burden. In fact, for every dollar our residents To properly manage this growth, the Township has long pay in property taxes, only five cents go to municipal services, engaged in a farsighted and progressive approach at land use and of that nickel, three cents are locked into road mainte- planning, guiding development to areas most appropriate for nance and two cents go straight to our fire companies. We it. A concern held by some is that this increasing population keep your taxes low and use your money in a clear and easily and new home construction is gobbling up all of our prime understandable way. farmland. It most definitely is not. Suburban development The Township’s economy is healthy with an unemploy- zoning occupies less than 20 percent of South Middleton’s land ment rate currently standing at 3.7 percent, well below the area and is constrained largely to areas outside of Carlisle Bor- national and state averages of 6.3 and 7.3 percent, respec- ough or along the Forge Road axis between Carlisle and Boiling tively. The median household income is $76,357, about a Springs. This placement is to take advantage of already existing 4.5 percent increase from last year, and approximately ten road access and sewer/water infrastructure and to preserve percent higher than the county average, and an astounding farms and open space. The Township has made it a priority to 25 percent higher than the state average. plan for all housing types, to meet all tastes and needs, while In an ordinary year following the decennial Census, we preserving open space. Both can (and are being) achieved would have our new population figures. Well, 2020 was not together in South Middleton. Finally, because the Township an ordinary year, so we may not know even our preliminary and South Middleton School District shares the same area, it population estimates until perhaps this summer or early fall. enables us to partner with our School counterparts to plan for But, we are certain to see population growth. Low taxes, qual- these development pressures together, in a coordinated fashion. ity schools, and public amenities make South Middleton an On a final note, I chose to dispense with commenting on attractive place to live and raise a family. Also, the pandemic the COVID-19 pandemic any further than I already have in the did not restrain home building/improvements in 2020, which past. But, I would like to take a quick moment to express my saw a 23 percent increase over the previous year. The average sincerest appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the home value in the Township has risen to $249,207, about a Township staff over the past year. Their pride and dedication 12 percent increase from the previous year. to public service is beyond reproach.

520 Park Drive, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 • 717-258-5324 • FAX 717-258-3577 • www.smiddleton.com TAX COLLECTOR Jennifer Varner SOUTH MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP Voice and Fax 717-258-0127 • [email protected] www.smtaxvarner.com Office Hours: Tues., Wed. & Thurs., 9:30 am – 3:00 pm or by appointment at Township Municipal Building SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT Vince Elbel - Sewage Enforcement Officer 717-263-6120 EMERGENCY If an after hours emergency occurs in the Township, please observe the following procedures: Police, Fire & Ambulance: Call 911 PA State Police Carlisle Non-Emergency: 717-249-2121 Roadways: Call the Township Office at 717-258-5324 and BOARD OF SUPERVISORS leave a message. We will respond as quickly as we can. Standing (L-R) Ron Hamilton, Duff Manweiler. If you have an emergency, please call 911. Seated (L-R) Walter “Rick” Reighard (Vice Chairman), Shelly Capozzi, Bryan Gembusia (Chairman). Sewer & Water: Call the Municipal Authority Office at 717-258-6476. An answering service will direct your call. [email protected] TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR - Bryan Salzmann (Salzmann Hughes) Contributing Authors: 2021 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Cory Adams, Kelly Kurtas, Brian O’Neill, Ron Hamilton, Allison Earnst, Timothy Duerr, Jennifer Varner, Duff Manweiler, and Kurt Uhler. JANUARY 1 - NEW YEAR’S DAY APRIL 2 - GOOD FRIDAY 520 Park Drive, Boiling Springs, PA 17007-9536 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm MAY 31 - MEMORIAL DAY Telephone: 717-258-5324 • Fax: 717-258-3577 JULY 5 - INDEPENDENCE DAY (observed) www.smiddleton.com SEPTEMBER 6 - LABOR DAY NOVEMBER 11 - VETERAN’S DAY NOVEMBER 25 - THANKSGIVING DAY HOMEBOUND VACCINATION DATA NOVEMBER 26 - FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING If you or someone you know is homebound and DECEMBER 23 - HALF-DAY, CHRISTMAS EVE (observed) unable to attend a COVID-19 vaccination site, we DECEMBER 24 - CHRISTMAS (observed) want to help. Please send your name, address, and phone number and we will ensure the proper DECEMBER 30 - HALF-DAY, NEW YEAR’S EVE (observed) authorities know where to go to deliver the vaccine. DECEMBER 31 - NEW YEAR’S DAY (observed)

MS4 Update - Reporting Illicit Discharges An illicit discharge includes any discharge into a storm drain system that is not entirely composed of stormwater. Illicit discharges allow pollutants to enter lakes and streams causing public health concerns, unpleasant odors/color, and harming aquatic and animal life. Pollution can also lead to excess growth of vegetation in our streams. Please be cautious about what washes off your property and notify the Township office if you detect any illicit discharges in your area. Examples of illicit discharges include improper disposal of: • Automotive fluids (oil, fuel, antifreeze) • Solvents • Landscape waste (grass clippings & leaves) • Pet waste • Cooking oil and grease • Chlorinated pool water • Paints • Trash Residents can report suspected illicit discharges to the Township MS4 Coordinator.

2 520 Park Drive, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 • 717-258-5324 • FAX 717-258-3577 • www.smiddleton.com Community Planning and Public Improvement Projects Shaping the Township’s Future The Township is seeking input on several planning ef- Prior to the dam replacement project beginning, a wa- forts later this year, and getting ready for some construction terline that crosses the project site will need to be relocated around Boiling Springs in the next couple years - via the by the South Middleton Township Municipal Authority. following projects. The anticipated date for this project is Summer of 2021 and Active Transportation Plan – The Township received two will impact Mountain Road and Race Street. grants to complete an “Active Transportation Plan”, which is a Phase 1 of the Boiling Springs Sidewalk and Safety study of pedestrian and bicycle routes in the Township. The Improvements Project – This project involves sidewalk grants are from the PA Department of Conservation through and traffic improvements on First Street from Hilltop the PA Department of Health’s “Walkworks” Program and Road to High Street, funded in part by a $500,000 Multi- the Cumberland County Land Partnership grant program. modal Transportation Fund grant from PA Department The plan will inventory existing routes, solicit public input of Community & Economic Development. A “concept” on suggested new routes, and make recommendations on plan based upon preliminary design and our field meeting proposed projects and policies. A Steering Committee has with PennDOT was presented to the Board of Supervi- been formed to provide the framework of the plan and we sors at their March 25, 2021 meeting. The plan involves will be soliciting input through an online portal in the near crosswalks, “bump outs”, and sidewalk improvements. A future. Look for updated information on the Township’s revised plan will be posted on the Township’s website for website and Facebook page. For more information about public comment after that. Once comments are compiled the Walkworks Program, visit https://www.health.pa.gov/ and addressed, the plan will be submitted to PennDOT for topics/programs/WalkWorks/Pages/WalkWorks.aspx. permitting. The project is expected to be put out for bid in Comprehensive Plan – The Township began the pro- early 2022 and construction beginning in the Spring 2022. cess of updating its Comprehensive Plan in November. A Phase 2A of the Boiling Springs Sidewalk and Safety comprehensive plan provides a vision for growth and devel- Improvements Project – This project involves sidewalk opment throughout the Township along with the steps that and traffic improvements on Front Street from First Street are needed to make that vision a reality. This usually results (at the Tavern) to Arnold Street (School Property). The in revisions to the Township’s Zoning and Subdivision and Township received funding in the amount of $432,330 from Land Development regulations to implement the vision. HATS (Harrisburg Area Transportation Study) under the Township staff is garnering feedback on the goals and objec- Regional Transportation Plan Implementation Program. tives of future planning from the Steering Committee made Once the project is incorporated into their next round of up of a cross section of Township residents. Once a draft of funding allocation, design and permitting will begin. Con- the plan has been completed in the next few months, it will struction is anticipated in 2023 after design and permitting be presented to the Board of Supervisors and made available have been completed later this year. to the public for comment. Look for updated information Phase 2B of the Boiling Springs Sidewalk and Safety on the Township’s website and Facebook page. Improvements Project – This project involves sidewalk Children’s Lake Dam Replacement – Work on the re- and walkway improvements on Front Street from First placement of the dam at Children’s Lake has been delayed Street (at Café 101) to Race Street (the parking lot by the by COVID-19. The Fish and Boat Commission and PA Dept dam). We have applied for a grant for this project and are of General Services anticipate receiving a permit from the awaiting word back on award. The scope of the project PA DEP for the project later this year. Once the permit is will depend on grant funding. The timing also is depen- received, the project will be bid and awarded through the dent on award of grant funding, and the project will most state’s procurement process. A likely start date is late 2021 likely occur in 2023 after design and permitting have been or early 2022. completed later this year.

Wildfire and Burning Ordinance Awareness Population growth and urban development into traditionally nonurban areas have brought more people in contact with wildfires. Homes that are located in areas where structures and human development intermingle with wildland or vegetative fuels are at greater risk for devastation. It is important to understand how wildfires can occur so we can have safeguards in place to prevent them from happening and if they do occur, control the spread in wildland-urban interface areas. IMPORTANT REMINDER: OPEN BURNING OTHER THAN FOR COOKING FOOD OR NORMAL AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS IS PROHIBITED PER SOUTH MIDDLETON FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY CODE (ORDINANCE NO. 2017-03). 520 Park Drive, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 • 717-258-5324 • FAX 717-258-3577 • www.smiddleton.com 3 Household Hazardous Waste

Now that warmer weather is here, you may be ready to Acceptable Items for Collection: do some spring cleaning around your house. It is important to dispose of those hazardous household items properly. • Pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers Hazardous Household Waste can be anything that is ignit- • Oil based paints, stains, paint cleaners, thinners, and able, corrosive, reactive, or toxic. removers Cumberland County has a Household Hazardous • Latex paint and related products Waste Program with Collection Events. • Driveway sealers Collection Events for 2021: Cumberland County Recy- • Adhesives, glues, epoxies, caulking, sealants cling Center – 1001 Claremont Road, Carlisle, PA • Gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene • Motor oil Thursday, April 15 11 am – 5 pm • Antifreeze, car care products Saturday, June 5 9 am – 3 pm • Lubricating sprays Saturday, August 21 9 am – 3 pm Thursday, October 28 11 am – 5 pm • Pool chemicals • Drain cleaners, degreasers, oven cleaners Pre-registration is required and a fee of $0.30 per • Fire extinguishers pound will be charged. Appointments are available on a • Propane cylinders (up to 20 pounds) first-come, first-served basis. Only one appointment per • Hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and other acids customer per year is allowed. These events are for Cum- • Mercury, mercury containing devices berland County residents only. For more information and • Fluorescent light tubes and bulbs to register for an appointment, please visit https://www. • Automotive batteries ccpa.net/3376/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Program.

Community Spotlight – “The Village Artisans”

Since moving to Boiling Springs in 1984, stained glass articles. She was also selected to exhibit her “Rocking the artist PJ Heyman had been looking for a studio space with Woodpile” carving in the 2015 Art of the State exhibit at the plenty of daylight to pursue her craft. In the fall of 1994, State Museum in Harrisburg. she and her husband Gene purchased the 150-year-old, In its 26 years, the Village Artisans Gallery has received historic Brethren church on the corner of numerous awards including being desig- Fourth and Walnut Streets. After extensive nated “Best in the Valley” by the Cumber- restoration work, which preserved the land Valley Visitors Bureau four times, a original Southern yellow pine wood floors NICHE Magazine Top 10 American Craft and front interior doors, along with new Retailer three times, a Top 100 Retailer of studio, retail, and office space, the Village American Craft nationally four times, the Artisans was open for business on April 1, No. 2 Retailer of American Craft in 2005, 1995. Studio and retail Sspaceince moving were toquickly Boiling Springsfilled, in the 1984, latter stained and glass “One artist of PJ the Heyman Coolest had Placesbeen looking in Cumberland County” by furnished with displayfor stands a studio and space jewelry with lots cases. of daylight Today, to pursue the her Central craft. In Penn the summer Business of 1994 Journal she in 2020. Recently, the more than 150 local anddiscovered Pennsylvania that the Guild Brethren of churchCraftsmen on the cornerVillage of ArtisansFourth and was Walnut listed Street as wasone of five nominees for “Sim- artists and artisans displaygoing and to be exhibit available. their This charmingwork for historic sale brickply the structure Best, dedicatedArt Gallery” as the new here. Dunkard Meeting House on Sunday 5 Decemberin Harrisburg 1875, looked Magazine’s like it might be just right. PJ eventually transitionedThe 13’ ceilings to focus and on ten the 9’ tall retail clear part textured of 2021“Simplyglass windows in a the33’x45’ Best open space her business which sawma thede expansion it an ideal space of the for retail her stained gallery. glass studioRecreation with enough & Leisure” space for two She instinctively knew thatadditional presenting studios and quality a retail work space with to sell a thecompetition. handcrafted work To of vote,American craft “difference” is what bringsand finecustomers artists. back time and again please visit https://har- to find that special wedding or birthday gift or a beautiful In the fall of 1994 she and her husband Generisburgmagazine.com/ purchased the building. A contractor was painting or photographhired to hang and plans on their were wall.laid out To for find the st udios,that category/simply-the-retail and office space while also retaining quality work in all pricethe ranges historic she character scours of local the building craft shows as much best/. as possible. For T hemore original infor wide- plank and attends national wholesaleSouthern yellow shows. pine floors were exposed andmation, refinished. including The tiny vestibule hours was opened One of the studio’sup artists, to the front master entrance artisan and aGay new Foltz,front door of with operation side lights and was contact constructed to the still works on site. Gayinside is internationally of the original wood recognized doors. Those for wood information, doors are still ther pleasee and visit when open during business hours have said welcome to our customers since April 1, 1995. her folk art wood carvings and has appeared on HGTV villageartisansgallery. and been featured in numerousPartitions were magazine built for the and studios, newspaper a new heating com/. system and all new electric wiring was installed. Walls were painted and a new back entrance with a ramp to the rear parking lot was constructed. The original slate roof unfortunately could not be repaired. 4 520 Park Drive, BoilingTo retain Springs, the historic PA charm 17007 and • character 717-258-5324 of the building • FAX a new 717-258-3577 hand built standing • www.smiddleton.com seam roof took its place.

Word was put out to the craft community that two studio spaces and a retail space to sell handcrafted American work would become available. Both of the studio spaces were filled in short order. To prevent damage to the plaster walls a system to hang paintings and photographs was installed. The retail floor space was furnished with display stands and jewelry cases where initially the work of about fifty local and Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen artists and artisans was exhibited for sale. Today you will find the work of more than one hundred and fifty of these talented artists and artisans on display.

As time went by PJ discovered that the retail part of the business was overtaking her ability to continue with her stained glass business and found it necessary to concentrate TOWNSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE All meetings are subject to final approval and advertisement by the various boards involved. Please check the Township website or call the Township office for an update. MAY JULY 10 Zoning Hearing Board...... 5:00 PM 8 Board of Supervisors...... 6:00 PM 10 Municipal Authority...... 6:00 PM 12 Zoning Hearing Board...... 5:00 PM 12 Building Code Appeals Board...... 4:00 PM 12 Municipal Authority...... 6:00 PM 13 Board of Supervisors...... 6:00 PM 14 Building Code Appeals Board...... 4:00 PM 19 Planning Commission...... 6:00 PM 15 Parks & Recreation Board...... 6:00 PM 20 Parks & Recreation Board...... 6:00 PM 20 Planning Commission...... 6:00 PM 24 Municipal Authority...... 6:00 PM 26 Municipal Authority...... 6:00 PM 26 Building Code Appeals Board...... 4:00 PM 28 Building Code Appeals Board...... 4:00 PM 27 Board of Supervisors...... 6:00 PM 29 Board of Supervisors...... 6:00 PM

JUNE AUGUST 9 Building Code Appeals Board...... 4:00 PM 9 Zoning Hearing Board...... 5:00 PM 10 Board of Supervisors...... 6:00 PM 9 Municipal Authority...... 6:00 PM 14 Zoning Hearing Board...... 5:00 PM 11 Building Code Appeals Board...... 4:00 PM 14 Municipal Authority...... 6:00 PM 12 Board of Supervisors...... 6:00 PM 15 Planning Commission...... 6:00 PM 17 Planning Commission...... 6:00 PM 17 Parks & Recreation Board...... 6:00 PM 19 Parks & Recreation Board...... 6:00 PM 23 Building Code Appeals Board...... 4:00 PM 23 Municipal Authority...... 6:00 PM 24 Board of Supervisors...... 6:00 PM 25 Building Code Appeals Board...... 4:00 PM 28 Municipal Authority...... 6:00 PM 26 Board of Supervisors...... 6:00 PM

Meeting Locations: Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board and Parks & Recreation Board: South Middleton Township Municipal Building, 520 Park Drive, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 Municipal Authority: South Middleton Township Municipal Authority Office, 345 Lear Lane, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 Anyone with special needs requesting assistance at any meeting should please contact the Township Office at least one week prior to the meeting date to make arrangements for assistance.

Bluebird Lovers - Habitat News

BLUEBIRD NEWS - This is the 6th year for our Bluebird HABITAT NEWS – The Habitat Group will begin meeting Trail Club. We currently have 70 active bluebird homes in again in April. A small portion of park land near the cell our parks. It has been a rewarding experi- tower will remain natural to provide an en- ence to watch as our bluebird population vironment for milkweed to grow. There will continues to grow each year. Thank you to all be a pollinator garden planted next to this who donated their time or money to make tract. Between the milkweed and the flow- our bluebird trails successful. Last year, we ers we hope to help increase our Monarch raised over 100 bluebirds and 150 tree swal- Butterfly population. Monarch numbers are lows. While our goal is to raise bluebirds, drop-ping drastically and we all must pitch tree swallows are also very beneficial. We in to help bring them back. Our habitat are now grouping our homes closer together goals are to build more pollinator gardens, to attract both bluebirds and tree swallows. work on enhancing habitat at the lake and Each home must be inspected once a week provide more nesting boxes for different from April through August. varieties of birds in our community. Many thanks to the following who If you would like to join either group please monitor our homes: send me an email. We would love to have Michelle and Steve Crowley, Barb and Den- you join us. nis Lockard, Scott Bucher, Andrew Dapkins, Kris Mandich, Susan Johnson, and Chris Vorodi. Thanks, Duff • Email: [email protected]

520 Park Drive, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 • 717-258-5324 • FAX 717-258-3577 • www.smiddleton.com 5 Township Ordinances Fall Leaf Pick-up Procedures & Resolutions Over the past several months, the Board of Supervisors South Middleton Township received a 902 Recycling has considered and approved a number of ordinances and Grant from the Department of Environmental Protection resolutions. A copy of these documents can be found on the to purchase a multi-function truck. One function of this Township’s website or obtained at the Township office. All truck is a leaf collection system, which will help stream resolutions are effective immediately and ordinances five line the recycling process and be less labor intensive. days after approval, unless otherwise noted. The following We will no longer be picking up bagged leaves are a summary of these actions: this fall. Residents that still wish to bag their leaves NEW ORDINANCES will have to haul the Tax Collector Fees – Ordinance No. 2021-01 leaves to the compost Further provides for fees to be charged by the Tax Collector; site themselves. The repeals Ordinance No. 2017-01. new vacuum leaf col- Approved by the Board of Supervisors: January 21, 2021 lection will require residents to place the NEW RESOLUTIONS leaves on piles or rows Fee Schedule – Resolution No. 2020-32 within 3 feet of the Amends the Township’s Fee Schedule to increase certain edge of the roadway parks, recreation, and facilities fees. or curb. The new truck has a mechanical arm with a suc- Adopted: December 17, 2020 tion hose that will reach out and vacuum the leaves into Disaster Emergency – Resolution No. 2020-33 the truck. Residents should not place the leaves in the Declares a limited state of emergency for a winter weather roadway because this may cause the storm water system event on or around December 16, 2020. Adopted: December 17, 2020 to be clogged by leaf matter. The Township will not collect leaves in areas on the same day that trash is scheduled to 2021 Budget – Resolution Nos. 2019-34, -35, & -36 Sets the Fire Tax and Road Tax rates (#20-34) and (#20-35), be collected in that area. The Township plans on upload- respectively, and the General Operating Budget for the Town- ing a video on the Township website, www.smiddleton. ship for 2020 (#20-36). com on proper leaf collection procedures. As a reminder, Adopted: December 17, 2020 the Township will not pick-up the leaves if brush or trash Zoning Hearing Board Appointment – Resolution No. is mixed in the pile. 2021-01 Appoints Mark Galbraith as Zoning Hearing Board member. Adopted: January 4, 2021 Trash/Recycling CPA Appointment – Resolution No. 2021-02 Updates & Reminders Appoints Smith, Elliot, Kearns, & Co., LLC, to perform the Township’s annual audit. Adopted: January 4, 2021

Road Dedication – Resolution No.Trash/Recycling 2021-03 Updates & Reminders: Accepts as a public road a newly expanded portion of the rights of way on Alexander Springs Road and Walnut Bottom Road. Adopted: January 4, 2021 This past fall, Advanced Disposal was purchasedThis by past Waste fall, Management. Advanced If you Disposal have not already,was purchased you by Hazard Mitigation Plan – Resolutionmay see No. both 2021-04 names on correspondenceWaste with Management.them as they make theIf youtransition. have As not of now, already, our contract you may Adopts the 2021 Cumberland Countywill Hazard remain the Mitigation same and it Plan.will just besee the both name ofnames the company on correspondence that will change. with them as they Adopted: January 21, 2021 Reminder: You may have noticed a smallmake increase the transition.in your bill this As year. of These now, rates our were contract approved will by remain Fee Schedule – Resolution Nos. 2021-05the Board of& Supervisors-07 as part of ourthe contact. same The and quarterly it will rate just for be flat the rate name service of is nowthe $55.23company and that Consolidates and makes amendments$12.67 per to bag the for Township’sbag service customers will and change. $5.30 per each additional bag. various fee schedules. Waste Management is your primary contact Reminder: for service questions. You may They have can benoticed reached aat small 717-243 increase- in Adopted: January 21, 2021 (#21-05);1692. March If you 11, have 2021 any questions(#21-07) regardingyour our bill contrac this year.t or need The additional quarterly information, rate for please flat do rate not service is Engineer’s Powers – Resolution No.hesitate 2021-06 to contact the Township Office.now $55.23 and $12.67 per bag for bag service customers Authorizes the Township Engineer to sign on behalf of the and $5.30 per each additional bag. Township for certain public works permit applications. Waste Management is your primary contact for ser- Adopted: February 11, 2021 vice questions. They can be reached at 717-243-1692. If Planning Grant Application – Resolution No. 2021-08 you have any questions regarding our contract or need As part of a County grant planning application related to the additional information, please do not hesitate to contact acquisition and development of the Carlisle Airport. Adopted: March 25, 2021 the Township Office. 6 520 Park Drive, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 • 717-258-5324 • FAX 717-258-3577 • www.smiddleton.com SUBDIVISION & LAND DEVELOPMENT PLANS

APPROVED: • Smith Farm Partners, LLC, 1 lot, South Spring Garden • Jiri & Marta Hnizda, 3 lots, Baltimore Pike, Final Subdivision Street, Preliminary/Final Subdivision & Land Develop- • 1201 Walnut Bottom Road, 1 lot, Walnut Bottom Road, ment Master Plan • 28 Westminster Drive, 1 lot, 28 Westminster Drive, Final • David & Jody Boore, 2 lots, Goodyear Road, Lot Addition Minor Land Development – Final Minor Subdivision • Iron Forge Storage, 1 lot, 6 Westminster Drive, Condi- • Morgan’s Crossing Phase II, 26 lots, Petersburg Road, tional Use Final Subdivision & Land Development • Cambria Place, 2 lots, 1201 Walnut Bottom Road, Pre- • Forgedale Crossing Section 10A, 23 lots, Forgedale Drive, liminary Land Development Final Subdivision • Dale Taylor, 1 lot, 19 Wood Lane, Lot Alteration – Final • Westminster Drive Lot 10, 1 lot, Westminster Drive, Final Subdivision Minor Land Development • Karns Building Expansion, 2 lots, 411/413 Forge Road, • 1201 Walnut Bottom Road, 1 lot, Walnut Bottom Road, Preliminary/Final Land Development Conditional Use • Laurel Forge Phase 1, 27 lots, Lindsey Road, Final Sub- division & Land Development PENDING: • Banner of Truth Storage Facility, 1 Lot, 610 Alexander • Westmooreland Phase 1, 38 lots, Walnut Bottom Road, Spring Road, Preliminary/Final Land Development Final Subdivision & Land Development • Zenith Apartments, 1 Lot, South Spring Garden Street, • Keystone Fieldhouse, 1 lot, 1561 Holly Pike, Final Land Preliminary/Final Land Development Development • Francis and Karen Ciapanna, 3 lots, Old Town Road, Final Minor Subdivision • Jefferson Court II, 13 lots, Petersburg Road, Final Subdivi- Mark Your Calendar sion & Land Development • Georgetowne, 205 lots, Ridge Road, Conditional Use Street Sweeping...... April 12 – May 21 Spring Brush Pick-up...... April 19 – April 30 • Georgetowne, 205 lots, Ridge Road, Preliminary Subdivi- Shrimp Ryan’s Jig Band...... May 21 sion & Land Development Memorial Day Parade ...... May 30 • David & Carol Adams, 2 lots, Fairfield Street, Final Sub- West Shore Symphony Orchestra.... June 18 division Plan Foundry Day...... *CANCELLED* • JJC Investment Properties, LLC, 1 lot, Plaza Drive, Con- Colby Dove...... July 16 ditional Use Day at the Lake ...... August 14 • Cumberland Crossing Cottages Expansion, 1 lot, Longs- Movie in the Park...... August 20 dorf Way, Final Minor Subdivision & Land Development Bubbler Foundation Festival...... September 5 • Cumberland Crossing Apartments, 1 lot, Longsdorf Way, & Annual Fireworks Conditional Use Seldom Said No...... September 17 • Starbucks, 1 lot, 950 Walnut Bottom Road, Preliminary Annual Tree Lighting at the Lake..... December 5 Land Development From the Tax Collector

You should have received a County and Municipal Real and the township building for non-office hour payments. Estate Bill the beginning of March if you own real estate in The credit/debit card and echeck processing company South Middleton Township. If you did not receive this bill, charges a 2.4% processing fee that is based on the amount please contact me at 717-258-0127 and I will provide you of your bill for credit and debit card payments and a flat with a copy of the bill. South Middleton School District Real $2.95 for echeck payments. This fee will be added to your Estate Bills will be mailed the beginning of July. When using payment. To pay by credit/debit card or echeck, please on-line/web banking to pay your bill, please include the tax visit my website smtaxvarner.com or come to my office bill number in the memo section. If you require a receipt of in the township building. My office will be closed June payment, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope 9th-June 18th. I apologize for any inconvenience this with your payment. I accept credit and debit cards; echecks; may cause. Thank you! personal, bank and business checks; money orders and cash as forms of payment. There is a drop box at my office -Jennifer Varner, Tax Collector

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Recycling Reminder **************ECRWSS EDDM**** This is a friendly reminder that all businesses in LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER the Township are required to recycle according to Ordinance 2019-01. While businesses are not included in the residential waste hauler / recycling contract, the ordinance still requires all com- mercial businesses to recycle. For more informa- tion please visit the Township website at http:// smiddleton.com/2229/Township- Businesses- Required-to-Recycle.

! Clip and Save COMPOST SITE SCHEDULE Compost Site Rules Must be a South Middleton Township resident. Please remove MON. TUES. WED. THUR. FRI. SAT. all containers and bags. Accepted JANUARY 2 pm - 5 pm 8 am - 1 pm • Leaves on leaf pile only • Brush/shrubbery clippings • Dry ornamental grass FEBRUARY 8 am - 1 pm • Logs under 8” diameter/less than 6’ long • Pine cones and seed pods in compost only MARCH 2 pm - 5 pm 2 pm - 5 pm 2 pm - 5 pm 8 am - 1 pm • Shrubbery roots that are free of dirt and stones Not Accepted APRIL 2 pm - 6 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 8 am - 1 pm • Weeds from garden • Grass clippings, garbage, dirt, stones MAY 2 pm - 6 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 8 am - 1 pm • Nuts, fruit, vegetables • Corn fodder, corn cobs, mulch/old compost • Construction materials JUNE 2 pm - 6 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 8 am - 3 pm • Logs over 8” in diameter JULY 2 pm - 6 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 8 am - 3 pm • The Compost Site is a No Smoking facility. • Residents are required to have an access sticker afixed to AUGUST 2 pm - 6 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 8 am - 3 pm their windshield (preferably in the lower corner of the pas- senger side) or access will be denied. • No commercial business or hauler may drop off or pick up any SEPTEMBER 2 pm - 6 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 8 am - 1 pm product without a completed authorization form. The forms are available at the Township office and must be signed by a OCTOBER 2 pm - 6 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 2 pm - 6 pm 8 am - 1 pm Township resident. • Leaf mulch and tanbark are free to Township residents, but NOVEMBER 2 pm - 5 pm 2 pm - 5 pm 2 pm - 5 pm 2 pm - 5 pm 2 pm - 5 pm 8 am - 1 pm must be hand loaded by the resident. • Due to the high probability of vehicle damage or bodily harm, Township residents and employees are prohibited from DECEMBER 2 pm - 5 pm 2 pm - 5 pm 2 pm - 5 pm 8 am - 1 pm machine loading any product. • The Township staff appreciates the cooperation of all involved with the operation of the compost site, as we pride ourselves in 615 Lindsey Road, Carlisle providing a quality product free of charge in a safe environment to all residents. CLOSED HOLIDAYS AND INCLEMENT WEATHER • Questions shall be directed to South Middleton Township Roadmaster Russel Yinger.