Winter 2019 • Volume 26 • Issue 4
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TOWNSHIP NewsWINTER 2019 • VOLUME 26 • ISSUE 4 Some of the main areas that were identified include the elimination of the second story and the basement of the building. This provided for an opportunity to construct a one-story structure that reduced the overall building square footage from 114,000 sq. ft. to 90,000 sq. ft. The competition pool was reduced from a 50 meter to a 35-meter pool reducing the overall size of COMMUNITY CENTER the natatorium. In addition, several off-site connections and improvements that were planned in the original design have been eliminated with an anticipated PLANS MOVE FORWARD reduction in construction costs. Modifications were made to the outdoor pool to provide even greater NEW DESIGN TO MEET NEEDS OF MANY water opportunities to the community. Over the past several months, the Township, along The Board of Supervisors authorized the project to with its architects and engineers, have been going go out to bid at its regularly scheduled meeting on through the redesign process of the Community October 22, 2019. Bids are due on November 20, 2019. Center project. The main focus of this process has It is anticipated that the Board of Supervisors will been to identify areas of the building envelope that consider the award of the project at the December 3, could be modified in order to reduce the overall 2019 meeting. If awarded, mobilization would occur construction cost of the project. This effort was soon after January 1, 2020 with a planned 22-month completed with the goal of having the least impact construction period. of the overall program for the building. (Continued on next page) 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033 P: (717) 533-2057 F: (717) 533-7174 Find us on www.derrytownship.org HERSHEY COMMUNITY CENTER PLANS MOVE FORWARD (Continued from Cover) We’re very excited about the opening of the new Community Center. With the opening, we plan to meet to meet the community’s needs through a variety of programming, including, but not limited to: • Learn to Swim • Water Safety • Babysitting Training • Fitness • Walking Track • Senior Center • Pickle Ball Courts • Sports Leagues • Art Programs • STEM Programs • Intergenerational Programming • Positive After-School Activities • Teen Programming • Educational Lecture Series • Large Rental Space for Gatherings • Indoor Leisure Pool with Various Pool Party Packages • Summer Community Pool for Special Events • Entertainment Series • And Much More! RingThis year’s New In Year’s Evethe event willNew feature Steve Year Augeri, former In front man Hershey! for the band “Journey”. Celebrate at the Square in Hershey, Tuesday, December 31, 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Admission is free. Visit www.hersheynewyears.org for event details. Annual Hockey Game Benefits Children of Fallen Officers The 14th Annual COPS for K.O.P.S. (Keep Our Pipers Silent) benefit hockey game will be held at the Giant Center. The proceeds will benefit children of police officers killed in the line of duty. Contact the Giant Center for more information. PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES | PROJECT DETAILS | WINTER 2019 Hershey Transmission Project Resilient transmission for a reliable future. Our grid is very similar to our highway and local roadway system. Transmission lines are the electrical highway system, delivering electricity efficiently and safely over long distances. Improving and expanding the transmission system provides reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity. OUR PROGRESS COMMON PROJECT QUESTIONS Here’s a recap of what we’ve done since June 2019. We appreciate We’ve received a lot of great questions from the community during your support as we work with the community to build the line. the project. Here’s some of the most common questions we Keep an eye on our Hershey website for monthly updates. received: • Completed the design of the underground line for When will the metal poles be removed? the portion near Homestead Road and Derry Based on our current project schedule, we anticipate completing Township School this project in December 2020. PPL’s metal transmission poles along JUNE Forest Avenue will be removed once construction is completed • Began construction near Homestead Road and and the line is reenergized. Derry Township School Will there be more construction on Elm Avenue up to • Installed manholes on Elm Avenue and near the Governor Road? JULY tennis courts We currently anticipate moving into this area in Spring-Summer of • Continued construction on Homestead Road and 2020. This timeline could change if we experience unexpected on Elm Avenue and Cocoa Avenue construction challenges or restrictions. We’ll continue to provide updates on the timeline through our monthly website updates. • Completed trenching across the intersection of Will Comcast and Verizon be moving their facilities underground? Elm Avenue and Cocoa Avenue We reviewed our plans to move our facilities underground with AUG • Installed conduits up to Homestead Road and Comcast and Verizon. Ultimately, the decisions on whether the E. Granada Avenue communication lines are routed underground are Comcast and Verizon’s decisions. • Finished paving on Cocoa Avenue and Elm Avenue Currently, we know that Comcast is working to reroute their fiber • Built a self-supporting underground bridge to protect optic cables mostly underground along Forest Avenue. It’s important the box culvert on Homestead Road, which increased to know that Comcast will most likely still be doing construction in SEPT the amount of time spent on Homestead Road this area once our transmission project is complete. • Began construction work in the Hershey Parking lot Near Rt. 422, along Homestead Road, Verizon is building new lines aboveground. Comcast will also relocate their cables to this new, • Started construction work at the Derry Township aboveground line. OCT school, near the track and behind the baseball fields • Completed work on Homestead Road We do not plan to start construction on the remainder of the line until Spring 2020. The aboveground line will be removed once the underground line is complete. We’re committed to keeping you informed. Have a question? Let us know! 717-560-2484 | [email protected] | www.PPLElectric.com/HersheyProject Recycling Center Schedule Holiday Curbside (November 4, 2019 thru March 7, 2020) Monday ........... 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Collection Trash collection schedule runs Monday through Friday ............8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday only. If the holiday is on your regular Saturday .......... 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. collection day, your trash and recyclables will be collected the following day. All other collections Mulch and compost can only be picked up and items can only be dropped off during operating hours. that week will follow the normal schedule. If the holiday is on Friday, the refuse will be Recycling Center Holiday Schedule collected on Saturday. The Recycling Center will be CLOSED: Friday Nov. 29, 2019, Monday Jan. 20, 2020 & Monday Feb. 17, 2020 The Public Works Items and wood waste may NOT be dropped off at the Department for the center during non-operating hours.Mulch and Compost may NOT be picked up during non-operating hours Township Recycle Hotline of Derry is asking 533-8665 for your Provides Information on Trash and cooperation. Recycling in Derry Township. During street sweeping, leaf picking and snow plowing operations, free standing basketball nets, soccer goals When in doubt, give us a call! One call to 533-8665 and any other sporting equipment located along curbs, brings Derry Township residents the in alleys, and in the street, pose a serious safety issue current Recycling Drop-Off Center to the drivers performing their duties either sweeping, schedule, a list of materials which collecting leaves or plowing snow. The Department is may be brought to the center, and asking that this equipment be moved from the roadway information about Derry Township’s and alley so that they do not overhang or protrude into residential refuse collection program. the right of way. Rules For Christmas Tree Disposal Residents are reminded that Waste Management WILL NOT pick up Christmas trees. The Public Works Department will pick up the trees starting January 6, 2020 and continue until January 24, 2020 – WEATHER PERMITTING. The pickup will follow the fall leaf collection schedule. Trees should be placed at CURBSIDE, – no pickups will be made in alleys. As an additional option, any resident may dispose of their Christmas tree at the Township Recycling Facility, at no cost, during normal operating hours. Hershey Volunteer Fire Company Activity Report Provided by David Sassaman, HVFC Public Information Officer Help Us Help You This Winter The need to keep the area around fire hydrants clear is vital year-round, but especially during the winter months. Fire hydrants are part of the Hershey landscape and can be almost invisible to those who live or work near them. Winter storms often hide fire hydrants under a mountain of snow, making hydrants impossible to find quickly. In the event of a fire, if firefighters have to locate and shovel out buried fire hydrants before hooking up to them, they are losing precious time that could have been spent saving lives and containing a fire on property. the electronics, lights, and interior finishes would start to be Portable “Space” Heater Safety done. The beginning of October shows the cab sub assembly The fire department has seen an increase in portable well underway and the truck really starting to take form. “space” heater use. Before using this winter, please inspect your heater for cracked or damaged cords and broken plugs. Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets and never into an extension cord or power strip. Remember to allow at least 3 feet of clearance in all directions. Do not place your heater near curtains or furniture and never leave a heater unattended or on when you are not home.