Washington Township Newsletter
Washington Township, Dauphin County
185 Manors Road Elizabethville, PA 17023
Phone: 362-3191 Fax: 362-4110
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: wtwp.org
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Volume 7, Issue 2 October 3, 2006
Washington Township needs residents to serve on various boards in the township:
Washington Township Authority currently has one vacancy. The Authority serves the Loyalton area’s sewage needs.
The Authority meets the second Tuesday each month
Zoning Hearing Board currently has two vacancies for Alternate members. Members hear appeals to the Township’s
Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Officers decisions. Hearings are held as needed.
If you would like more information or are interested in serving on any township board, please call 362-3191.
Volunteers are Needed for Various Boards!
WAL-MART’S GRAND OPENING—EARLY 2007!
Many who drive by the recently constructed Wal-Mart Super Center are asking “When will Wal-Mart open
their doors for business”. The construction of the Wal-Mart building is complete, but construction issues related to
the infrastructure surrounding the Wal-Mart site has delayed Wal-Mart from opening their doors for business.
The remaining sewage issue that needs approval, as of this date, is the pumping station on State Drive, with
final approval pending by Washington Township and the Elizabethville Area Authority. After approval, the pumping station will be
installed, (the pumping station and pumps are currently on order according to Wal-Mart’s engineer) and the sewer and water lines
will be installed across State Route 209 from State Drive to the Wal-Mart site.
The other construction issue that needs to be completed is work on Route 209 & Kocher Lane. PennDot has recently ap-
proved and issued the HOP (Highway Occupancy Permit) for
construction work on State Route 209, Kocher Lane, and Berry
Drive. Construction includes widening State Route 209 for a
turn lane and minor drainage improvements. Construction also
includes a high volume driveway entrance (Right in/Right out
only) in front of the Wal-Mart site. Installation of traffic sig-
nals, signs, and markings at the intersection of State Route 209
and Kocher Lane and the intersection of State Route 209 and
South Crossroads Road. A new road, Berry Drive, will be in-
stalled across from Kocher Lane on the east side of the PPL
building and Kocher Lane will be improved to handle the traf-
fic. The work on Route 209 will begin this week. Most of the
construction will be done from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. We are
anticipating the other construction projects to begin very soon.
Washington Township has recently been informed that
Wal-Mart is projecting their opening date (pending completion
of the road construction) for the Washington Township Wal-
Mart Super Center sometime in February 2007.
New Washington Township Wal-Mart Supercenter
Washington Township Contacts:
Volume 7, Issue 2 October 3, 2006
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Township Supervisors
Name
Phone Term Expires
Todd Rupp — Chairman 362-9026 12-31-07
James Wilbert, Sr. — Vice Chair 362-4001 12-31-09
Dave Barder 362-3158 12-31-11
Doris Kauffman 362-1087 12-31-11
Jim “Bull” Watson 362-3247 12-31-09
Board Secretary — Donna Sitlinger Office — 362-3191
Meeting Dates:
First & Third Tuesday of the Month—7PM
Planning Commission Members
Name
Term Expires
Laverne Brown Sr. — Chairman 12-31-08
Harold Hoffman—Vice Chairman 12-31-09
Michael Lower—Secretary 12-31-07
Verne Hoover 12-31-07
Paul Wertz 12-31-06
Contact Number: 362-3191
Meeting Date:
First Monday of the Month—7PM
Planning Commission members are appointed by the supervisors
and work with the township’s engineer to provide advice and rec-
ommendations to the supervisors. Some of the duties include rec-
ommending Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance changes, review
and recommend sub division/land development plans and other
duties as outlined in the Municipalities Planning Code. The Plan-
ning Commission meets once a month. A member’s term is four
years. Our goal is to have a diverse board made up of homeowners,
farmers, business leaders, etc. All meetings are public and you are
encouraged to attend.
Zoning Hearing Board Members
Name
Term Expires
Steven J. Harman — Chairman 12-31-06
Ivan W. Martin 12-31-07
Robert A. Scatena 12-31-08
Vacancy — Alternate 12-31-07
Vacancy — Alternate 12-31-06
Contact Number: 362-3191
Meeting Date:
As Needed
Zoning Hearing Board members are appointed by the supervisors as
per state law, and their responsibility is to hear appeals to the zon-
ing regulations or the Zoning Officer’s decisions and make rulings
on the appeals.
We have two openings on the Zoning Hearing Board, a members
term is three years.
Laverne Brown Sr.—Zoning/Codes Enforcement Officer
Russ Walborn Sr.—Emergency Management Coordinator
Travis Enders—Asst. Emergency Management Coordinator
Washington Township Recreation Board
Name
Term Expires
David Shadle — Chairman 12-31-08
Gurney Buchanan — Secretary 12-31-08
Kevin Hoch 12-31-06
Charles Radomsky 12-31-10
Matthew Stoneroad 12-31-07
Meeting Date: Third Wednesday of the Month—7PM
April through August—8PM
Elizabethville Area Authority
Name
Term Expires
Ralph McAllister — Chairman 12-31-06
Dominick Balsarick, Jr.
(Twp Rep) - Vice Chair 12-31-10
Dennis Henninger — Secretary 12-31-07
Cathy Troutman—Asst Secretary 12-31-08
Edward Koppenhaver—Treasurer 12-31-09
Richard Reed (Twp Rep) - Asst. Treasurer 12-31-08
Jeffery Fetterhoff 12-31-10
Contact Number: 362-3582
Meeting Date:
Fourth Wednesday of the Month—7:30PM
The Elizabethville Area Authority provides sewer service to
Elizabethville Boro, and the following developments in Wash-
ington Township—Mountain View Terrace, Green Acres,
Pine Acres, Blue Grass Estates and some surrounding homes.
Two of the members, Richard Reed and Dominick Balsarick,
Jr., are appointed by the Washington Township Supervisors,
the remaining five members are appointed by the Elizabeth-
ville Boro Council. All members serve five year terms.
Washington Township Authority
Name
Term Expires
Charles Laudenslager Jr. — Chairman 12-31-09
Gary Bixler — Vice Chairman 12-31-06
Craig Smeltz — Secretary 12-31-08
Dennis Rowe—Treasurer 12-31-07
Vacancy 12-31-10
Contact Number: 362-3191
Meeting Date:
Second Tuesday of the Month—7PM
The Washington Township Authority provides sewer service
to the village of Loyalton. Members are appointed for five
year terms by the Washington Township Supervisors and they
are residents of Washington Township.
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Volume 7, Issue 2 October 3, 2006
Fall Clean Up
Saturday October 14th 9AM-3PM
CLEAN-UP DAY FOR RESIDENTS OF WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP.
(Picture ID May Be Required)
Bulk Junk, Large Articles, & Electronics (TV’s, VCR, Computers, etc.) Will Be Accepted For Disposal Be-
hind The Township Municipal Building At 185 Manors Road , Saturday October 14, 2006 from 9:00 AM To
3:00 PM. Items NOT ACCEPTED Include Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, Batteries, Chemicals,
Flammable & Hazardous Materials, Household Garbage, Lawn & Garden Waste, and Paints. Tires Not
Mounted On Wheels Will Be Accepted, For A Fee, To Be Paid At Time Of Drop Off. The Fees Are $1.50
per Tire Up To 15”, $2.00 per Tire Up To 16”, $4.00 per Tire Over 16”. For Tires Mounted On Wheels Add
$1.00 To The Fee Listed Above.
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Items will only be accepted on Saturday, October 14th. The township road crew will be available to assist you
in unloading the items you bring to clean up day. You may be asked to supply ID, the last page of this
newsletter with your address and parcel number may be used for identification.
This clean up is funded by Washington Township Taxpayers and is intended for Washington Township resi-
dents to be able to dispose of their hard to get rid of trash from their properties located in Washington Town-
ship. We will not accept trash from outside the township or from residents that do not own property or reside
in the township!
If you have any questions prior to cleanup day, feel free to call the township office at 362-3191.
18.02 TONS OF TRASH COLLECTED DURING SPRING
CLEANUP
Washington Township residents delivered 18.02 tons of trash to the township’s annual spring cleanup held on May 13
th
. This total
does not include all the metal that was recycled. 2.41 ton of tires were also collected, with the township disposing the tires at a recy-
cling center. A full dump truck load of electronics was also collected and delivered by the township to the Dauphin County Elec-
tronic-Re-cycling Collection Event that was held the following Saturday. Spring Cleanup cost the Washington Township Taxpayers
approximately $1950. Thanks to all township residents for your efforts to keep our township clean.
Electronics Collected at Spring Clean Up This is the place to dispose of your trash! Tires Collected at Spring Clean Up
Winter Storm Event Information for the General Public
As winter draws closer, the Township road crew is busy maintaining the equipment necessary to handle snow and ice removal from
the Township roadways. The following is the general snow and ice removal policy for the Township. This is a general policy, with
suggestions for the residents to help make snow and ice removal more efficient and effective, each storm will dictate how it is imple-
mented and what adjustments will be made.
For winter storms, the Township is divided into sections with a truck assigned to each section. The main priority of the Township is to
have the roads under its jurisdiction safe for the traveling public. The main priority of each vehicle is to open each street in its as-
signed area.
At the start of each storm, all the trucks are loaded with salt and/or anti skid, and sent out to its
assigned area with instruction to salt and/or spread anti skid on the intersections, hills, and curve
areas first, then salt and/or spread anti skid on all other areas. Salt needs the movement of traffic
to make it most effective. If it seems your street has not been salted, it may be there has not
been enough traffic traveling on the road for the salt to start working. For the initial plowing se-
quence, the drivers are instructed to make one pass in each direction on the street and one pass
in and one out of cul-de-sacs.
Washington Township has approximately 28 miles of roads. Our first objective is to make each
road passable. After that has been achieved we will commence pushing snow off of the roads,
edge to edge. This may not start for a few hours after we have opened the roads, or until the fol-
lowing day because the employees will be sent home to rest and or to comply with Commercial Drivers License requirements.
Suggestions for residents to help make the snow removal effort more effective and efficient are as follows:
VEHICLE PARKING:
If at all possible, park off the roadway in your driveway. In the case of those homes with steep driveways, just
park in the mouth of the driveway off the roadway. Cul-de-sacs are difficult enough to plow without any vehicles parked in them, so
please park all vehicles off the roads in the driveways. It doesn’t help to park at the end of the cul-de-sac along the curb or to stack
park vehicles in that area. Many cul-de-sacs have storm drains at the end of them and we try to push the snow into that area.
FIRE HYDRANTS: For you and your neighborhoods protection, please shovel the snow from any fire hydrants that are located on or
near your property. Remember to shovel wide enough for a fireman, sometime two, to access the hydrant.
MAILBOXES: Please check your mailbox for its condition and position in relation to the edge of the road. It is not permitted for the
box to extend over the road surface in developments with curbs. On township roads without curbs, the front of the mailbox should be
four feet from the edge of the road. Accidents do happen and if a Township plow hits and damages your mailbox, please call the
township office and we will explain our current policy and assist you in any way we can.
BASKETBALL HOOPS: The front edge of all basketball hoops must be four feet from the edge of the road. The height of our trucks
varies from seven feet to twelve feet, while salting and plowing. If you do not move your basketball hoop during the winter months,
there is a good chance the hoop will be hit by our trucks. The townships policy is not to reimburse you for any damage caused to your
basketball hoop by our trucks if the hoop is within township right of way.
DRIVEWAYS: The Township receives complaints with regards to having recently shoveled driveway entrances plowed in. Some
suggestions for shoveling driveways are:
1. Wait until all plowing operations have ceased before shoveling your driveway.
2. When shoveling out your driveway, leave the last 6’ unshoveled until plowing operations on your street are com-
pleted.
3. When shoveling your driveway, the following diagram will show the best way to do it and avoid having the plow cast
mounds of snow back across it.
Shovel out into the street about 10’, and 10’ in
either direction from your
driveway along the curb line or edge of the
roadway. This clear area allows
the plow to unload most of the snow before
crossing the front of the driveway.
Above all, please be patient and allow the plows time to do their job. We do not have enough personnel to work 24 hours a day, so
your eyes are important to us. To report any severe
drifting or icing, call the Township at 362-3191, or when the office is closed, call
our Roadmaster, Bob Crabb, at 362-8011 (home) or 979-0320 (cell), leaving your name, phone number, nature of problem, and we
will take care of it as soon as possible.
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Please Slow Down during winter storms. Remember,
Bridges and Culverts freeze before the road surface!
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Board of Supervisors Update
Comprehensive Plan: This plan is the “vision” of our township.
The plan addresses the townships objectives concerning future
development, and documents the suitable location, amount, inten-
sity, and character of proposed land use, including, but not lim-
ited to, residential, industrial, business, agriculture, transportation
facilities, public facilities and services, and areas which are envi-
ronmentally sensitive. The plan also identifies the relationship
between the townships land use activities and those activities
within adjacent townships and the region. A Comprehensive
Plan is something that should always be evolving to show the
needs of the township’s residents. Our current plan was done in
1983. The Washington Township Planning Commission is cur-
rently reviewing the plan. It will then be reviewed by the Board
of Supervisors prior to adoption.
State Building Code: The Department of Labor and Industry has
implemented the new State Building Codes, passed by the State
Legislature a few years ago.
If you are building and have questions regarding the
State Building Code, or want to know if you need a State Build-
ing Permit, contact Light-Heigel and Associates, Inc., the Build-
ing Codes Inspectors for Washington Township, at 1-800-257-
2190.
Street Lights: If there is a street light in your neighborhood
that is out, or cycles on and off, call the township office at
362-3191. The township will notify PPL to make the neces-
sary arrangements for repair of the street light. You will need
to furnish the township office with the following information:
the “5-digit numbers” off of the pole; and street address of
where the street light is located.
Development Plans:
The Townes at Abbey Meadows: This
development is a proposed ninety-eight
(98) residential townhouse community.
The project is on a 19.65 acre tract of land located on the east
side of SR 225 approximately ½ mile south of the Elizabethville
square. The preliminary subdivision plan is currently being re-
viewed by the Washington Township Planning Commission.
Pine Acres Development Extension: Construction is projected
to begin sometime in the spring of 2007. The Board of Supervi-
sors approved the final plan of the 48 residential home develop-
ment in October of 2005.
Abbey Meadows Development: Construction for the first phase
of the 56 residential housing development is projected to begin
after the Route 225 construction project is completed late 2007.
The Abbey Meadows Development is located off of State Route
225, north of Klinger Lumber. The Board of Supervisors ap-
proved the preliminary plan in August of 2005.
Berry Drive: The Board of Supervisors approved the prelimi-
nary/final land development plan for the new road in October of
2005. Berry Drive will be constructed off of State Route 209
across from Kocher Lane. Penn Dot recently approved and
issued the highway occupancy permit to begin construction on
this project.
Mid Penn Bank: Construc-
tion is underway at the inter-
section of State Route 209
and Kocher Lane for the
Washington Township
Branch of the Mid Penn
Bank. The Board of Super-
visors approved the prelimi-
nary/final plan in February
of 2006.
Dollar General Store: Plans have been submitted for a store
east of the PPL building on a new road named Berry Drive.
Although plans were submitted, final approval is on hold at the
request of the developer.
Wal-Mart Fuel Station: Plans were submitted to the township
and approved in January 2006, but construction has been put on
hold by Wal-Mart.
Web Page: Check out the
township’s web page at
wtwp.org. The township is
continuing to add information
with the most recent addition
Washington Township’s Code
of Ordinances. You can also
print permit applications, and
obtain a variety of
information at this site.
Erosion Control: New state laws now require you to use Best
Management Practices on all disturbed land. This means if you
are digging out for a driveway or shed, or clear cutting land
you must use BMP’s to prevent erosion of the land. This is a
change from the past where only larger soil disturbances were
covered under the states erosion control guidelines. If you are
going to dig, please call the Dauphin County Conservation Dis-
trict at 921-8100.
Other: Residents are reminded that you should obtain permis-
sion from any land owner before you dump limbs or grass clip-
ping on their land. Your large piles of clippings will kill the
crops or make it almost impossible to plant other crops without
cleaning up, or spreading the clippings. DO NOT dump clip-
pings or limbs in ditches or culverts. During the heavy rains
the past few months we have had several culverts blocked by
limbs and clippings. Please show some respect for your
neighbor and their land!
If you would like additional information on any of the topics
listed above, or any other township information, please stop by
or call Donna at the office at 362-3191, or call any supervisor.
Mid Penn Bank
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Volume 6, Issue 1 April 20, 2005
SEWER AUTHORITY BEGINS PHASE II OF THEIR
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The Washington Township Sewer Authority recently began construction on Phase II of their Loyalton Sewer
Plant upgrade.
The 50,000 gallon per day constructed wetland treatment plant consists of two (2) small partially aerated, fac-
ultative lagoons followed by free water surface (FWS) beds (plants are rooted in 6 inches of soil with about 1 foot of
water/wastewater on top) and then to the final subsurface flow (SF) beds (stone media filled beds with plants planted
on top with roots extending down into the water/wastewater similar to a hydroponics system) followed by an ultravio-
let (UV) disinfection system. The treated effluent discharges through a mitigated wetland into the Wiconisco Creek.
Wetlands treatment systems have significant advantages over conventional treatment systems because they mimic
natural wetlands and have the following general characteristics:
a. Small shallow ponds less than 2 feet in depth.
b. Simple wetland plants (native).
c. Media to place the plants into: Soil or rock.
d. Gravity flow.
e. Complex microorganism sites on plant roots and in the water.
f. Multiple levels of organisms from bacteria through vascular plants and animals.
g. Energy for the systems derived from the sun and gravity.
h. Oxygen provided by the atmosphere and placed into the water column by plants and wind.
i. Typically, less than 15 minutes per day is needed to operate these processes: Effluent DO reading, influent
and effluent pH and temperature of the lagoons.
j. These systems produce little to no waste sludge, Use no chemicals, consume no electricity, and have high
treatment efficiency.
One of the major additions to the Phase I design that was completed in the Fall of 2005 is the deeper reaeration
zones in the wetlands beds which were added to ensure that the beds remain well oxygenated and that the aquatic
plants do not choke the beds out after a number of years as has occurred in the original FWS beds. This deeper zone is
also an area where higher organisms on the food web can migrate to and survive since there is oxygen. The following
diagram depicts this design which was added to these beds:
The most critical component of
wetland treatment systems is the
plants: They are the foundation of
the treatment process for con-
structed wetlands. Acclimated
wetland plants (tubers) from the
existing wetland cells were used
to seed the new wetland cells,
instead of using greenhouse wet-
land plants. These acclimated
plants began growing more than
three inches the first day (verified
by the plant botanist for the con-
tractor). Within one week’s time, in fall 2005, each bed had more than 99% growth and most tubers had more than one
green shoot with shoots extending to a height of more than two to four feet!
When completed, Phase II of the project will increase the retention time of the wetland cells from 11 days to
more than 39 days.
The changes to the wetlands will achieve the following advantages:
a. Complete gravity flow through the process
(Continued on page 7 - Sewer Authority Construction)
Figure 1: Reaeration zone diagram showing benefit of deeper area in the wetlands beds.
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b. Double the hydraulic capacity of the system to 50,000 GPD as compared to only 25,000 GPD with half of the
wetland beds in service as before. This means the wetlands are now up to design capacity.
c. Exceeding 30 days HRT will ensure nutrient removal in these wetlands beds as the necessary residence time is
achieved.
d. Reduced operation time and labor with the new free wa-
ter cells with the reaeration zones which do not result in
beds clogged.
e. Cleaning of the existing free water systems resulting in
elimination of all remaining odors.
f. Enhanced treatment with the new wetland cells which
are more of a 1.5:1 LxW ratio.
g. New effluent screens on all free water cells to control
solids in the effluent from floating plants.
h. Easier operator access to level control devices with
heavy duty walkways out to the level control devices.
About 90% of the Phase II construction project is expected to be
completed by December 2006. Startup of the new wetland sys-
tem will occur sometime in the spring of 2007. It is anticipated
the entire treatment facility will be on-line at full capacity by
mid summer of 2007.
(Sewer Authority Construction—Continued from page 6)
Dauphin County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
Township residents are encouraged to take advantage of Dauphin County’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) curbside collection
program offered to Dauphin County residents one time per calendar year “free of charge”. Dauphin County has been contracted
with Curbside Inc. since 1999 to provide an environmentally safe way to dispose of those wastes which are produced in residential
households. The program works like this:
• The resident calls the HHW Hotline number at 1-800-449-7587; several questions are asked by the representative
including the caller’s address, and the type and amount of materials you have for collection.
• The representative explains the program in detail to the resident; a collection date is scheduled.
• An HHW Kit is sent to the resident’s home prior to the collection date. The HHW Kit can hold up to 75 lbs of
HHW securely and has been approved by the PA DEP for acceptable use. The concept of the kit was designed by
Curbside, Inc. to protect children, animals, and the environment.
• On the resident’s scheduled collection date, the Curbside, Inc. team will collect the eligible materials directly from
the resident’s home. Participants will receive a postage-paid survey to be completed and mailed to the County to
help them assess this program.
• After collection, the HHW materials are transported to the appropriate facility for recycling.
The program ACCEPTS
materials such as:
Pesticides (insect spray/weed killer); Herbicides; Rust Removers; Swimming Pool Chemicals;
Wood Preservatives; Used Oil Filters; Batteries (household and vehicle); Fluorescent Tubes; Chlo-
rine Bleach; Drain Openers; Corrosive Chemicals (non-commercial); Hobby Chemicals; Used Mo-
tor Oil; Used Transmission Fluid; Gear Oil; Oil Paint; Spray Paint; Paint Stripper; Automotive Wax/
Polish/Cleaner; Carburetor Cleaner; Brake Fluid; Gasoline; Antifreeze; Solvents; Photo Chemicals;
and Household Cleaning Chemicals.
The program DOES NOT ACCEPT
materials such as:
Biological Waste; Radioactive Materials; Smoke Detectors; Ammunition; Explosives; Commercial
Chemicals; Fire Extinguishers; Gas Cylinders; Unknown Materials; Liquid Mercury; Electronic Waste; Asbestos; Large Containers
OVER 5-gallons; and improperly Labeled Materials.
If the material you want to dispose of is not listed, please call HHW at 1-800-449-7587 to inquire if your material is acceptable for
collection. This program is offered by Dauphin County and may be discontinued in the future. If you have hazardous waste to dis-
pose of, take advantage of this “free of charge” program today.
Phase II Construction at the Loyalton
Waste Water Treatment Plant
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Loyalton Park Improvement Project is Underway
The Washington Township Parks and Recreation Board is currently working on the following:
1. Reconstruction of the Loyalton Park and Ball Field – The scope of the
project includes removal and reconstruction of the existing Ball Field - to
include construction of a new Ball Field/Multi-Use Area with a Storage/
Restroom/Concessions Building, removal and reconstruction of the Play
Ground Equipment and other Future Improvements. Demolition of the
existing structures and facilities are in progress. The Township is await-
ing a State Permit that will allow the Township to clean out the adjoining
drainage swale and open the field under-drain outlets. The following
entities have promised either Financial Assistance or Volunteer Services
to help complete the Loyalton Park Project:
a. Washington Township
b. Elizabethville Borough
c. Elizabethville Area Girls Softball Association
d. Elizabethville Athletic Association
e. Elizabethville Area Senior Citizens Club
f. Upper Dauphin Area School District.
2. The Parks and Recreation Board requests that all Washington Township Residents review the following list of potential
Events/Activities and advise the Parks and Recreation Board which Events/Activities residents are interested in having the
Parks and Recreation Board Sponsor (please advise of any additional Events/Activities any resident would be interested in
the Parks and Recreation Board pursuing):
a. Canoe Race
b. 5K/10K Bike Ride and Fun Run/Walk
c. Sports Tournaments – Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Mini-Golf, Softball
d. Concerts in the Park
e. Fishing Rodeo
f. Turkey/Block and Archery Shoot
g. Easter Egg Hunt
h. Santa Clause visit
i. Township Picnic
j. Ice Skating
k. Nature Hike
l. Mountain Bike Ride.
3. The Parks and Recreation Board is actively pursuing the donation and/or purchase of property to be utilized by the Town-
ship for Recreation Activities. If anyone is aware of any potential property, please contact the Washington Township Of-
fice at 362-3191 and/or e-mail at washingtontowns[email protected]g.
Upper Dauphin Area Building Trades
Students Lay Out Site for New
Dugouts at the Loyalton Park
The township office receives various complaints/requests from township residents throughout the year. We would like to inform
township residents that complaints and requests received at the office are logged in, and are considered township records, which
make them available for public inspection under the Open Records Law.
The Open Records Law is a state law that allows individuals to request copies of township documents that are considered public re-
cords. As required by Act 100 of 2002, Washington Township has established an “Open Records Policy and Fee Schedule”.
The
Open Records Law requires that the policy contain the following information. Municipal contact person that all requests should be
addressed to, business hours, fee schedule for copies, postage and other fees, the required days the township has to fulfill a request,
and a policy for denial of access to a request. All individuals requesting copies of township documents must complete a Record
Request Form provided by Washington Township. Washington Township’s “Open Records Law Policy and Fee Schedule”
is posted
on the bulletin board at the township office.
Requests/Complaints & the Open Records Law
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Road Signs - We have the new street name signs for the Loyalton Area and will be installing them as soon as time permits.
Drainage – We have not received final approval from DEP to repair the drainage ditch in Loyalton. When this work is complete,
we will be able to open the closed portion of Johns Street.
Tree and Brush Trimming – The road crew will be trimming trees and brush alongside township roads.
Surface Repairs — Because of road issues around the Wal-Mart site, the Board of Supervisors decided not to resurface North and
South Kentucky Drives, Missouri Drive and Tennessee Avenue this year. We did complete our seal coating work on Lenker Road,
Weaver Road and Woland Road—Section 2. If you are aware of any pot
holes, please let us know so we can patch them before winter.
Guide Rails—Guide Rails that were planned for this year were also put on
hold. We will work with the budget to continue installation next year.
Crack Sealing—We will continue to seal cracks—weather permitting.
Basketball Hoops —A reminder—keep all portable or permanent basketball
hoops or poles off of township streets. The front of the rim should not
protrude on to the roadway. Your car may not be high enough to hit them,
but our trucks are. Please install your basketball hoops in your driveways.
Penn Dot Projects in the Township — 1. Penn Dot finished the Route 225
from Klinger Lumber north to Berrysburg this summer. 2. Penn Dot will be
paving Route 225 from the Eville Boro Line north past Klinger Lumber. This
project will include a new storm water system and a completely rebuilt road-
way. There will also be some work on installing curbs and sidewalks in this area, as pedestrian traffic in this area has increased in
recent years. The Elizabethville Area Authority may also replace water lines during this project. Project to start in 2007. 3. Penn
Dot’s other project in the township is Route 209 from Bickle Crossing Road west to the Wiconisco Creek. This project is projected
to start in 2007 and will consist of a new overlay and berm work. If you have any specific problems that you would like Penn Dot to
consider when they do these projects, please call Penn Dot at 1-800-349-7623 ASAP, as they will soon finalize plans and put them
out for bidding.
The road crew would like to thank the township residents for their patience during our road projects. We have approximately 28
miles of road to maintain and, as in the past, many of you were very helpful by letting us know where trees and limbs were on the
roadways or when signs were damaged.
Give our Road Crew a BRAKE—Slow Down!
Remember, State Laws regarding driving in work zones also applies to township work zones.
Don’t risk injuring our workers, and losing your license!
2006 Road Report
Woland Road, Section 2 was Seal Coated this year.
Stray Dogs Running at Large – Who do I contact?
If you find a stray dog on your property, contact Paulette Clark, State Dog Warden at (717) 657-9902 or contact
the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement at (717) 787-3062.
Pennsylvania Dog Law requires all dogs must be under the direct control of their owner or handler. Dogs are personal prop-
erty and owners may be responsible for damages incurred by their dog.
The Humane Society of Harrisburg will accept stray animals, but you will be charged a fee by the Humane Society to remove the
stray animal. You can contact the East Shore Humane Society at (717) 564-3320.
Election Day – November 7, 2006
The most important job as an
“American” - Vote
Polls are open at the Township Building
7 AM – 8 PM
Washington Township,
Dauphin County
185 Manors Road
Elizabethville, PA 17023
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Elizabethville, PA 17023
Permit Number 8
If you look at your address on this newsletter, the first set of numbers listed above your name indicates your tax parcel num-
ber. After the parcel number, you will notice a letter or letters that is representative of the zoning district that your property is lo-
cated in. Multiple letters showing means that your parcel is currently in more than one district. The letters represent the following
districts: A Agricultural R-1 Residential District (Low Density) R-2 Residential District (Medium-High Density) C Commer-
cial District LI Light Industrial CN Conservation District F Floodplain Management District V Village District MR Min-
eral Resource Recovery District If your parcel does not have a letter on it, please call the township office for your zoning district, or
if there is an NL - the county has No Location on their maps for this parcel. You may call the township office for assistance or if
you feel the zoning is listed wrong on this newsletter.
How is my Property Zoned?
The answer is part of your address on this newsletter!
Washington Township Trick or Treat Night
Tuesday, October 31
st
(6-8 PM)
Be careful crossing the streets.
HAVE A GREAT TIME!
