On behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Dover Township and all municipal employees, I am pleased to present this new interactive website to the citizens of our community. The website details the efforts of the Board of Supervisors, appointed officials, and Township personnel in the administration and operation of our infrastructure to provide you with quality services. Information on how those services are provided is detailed within the website. The website also provides useful information on the wonderful community you have chosen to live in and the community activities provided by Dover Township and other organizations that make this a community in which you can create lasting memories.
As Township Manager, it is my sincere hope that you find this website to be useful and informative in the development of your understanding of our local government, its essential services provided and the opportunities for engagement in the community.
Dover Township is a growing community with a hometown feel. It is a community where a full range of efficient municipal services are provided daily. The Board of Supervisors and I take great pride in providing high quality municipal services. I hope you enjoy exploring our website and find it to be an informative description of our local government as we continue to build a future our community can take pride in.
We welcome you to our community.
Sincerely,
Laurel A. Oswalt
Township Manager
Hello and Welcome to the Area! We are pleased that you chose a home in Dover and hope that you grow to enjoy the area as much as we all do. Below you will find the New Residents packet available for download. If you would like an original, paper copy, …
It was under the authority of the Lancaster County Court that Dover Township was formed in 1743. It was formed out of old Manchester Township which was so large that it even extended into Adams County. The township’s name, Dover, was selected because of an Englishman’s nostalgia for his earlier …
Bull Rd bridge at Angus Ln is now open, but construction is not fully completed. The contractor is expected to return in the near future to place a one-inch thick wearing surface on the new bridge deck. See photo below: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2017 Bull Road Bridge …
Residents are reminded that in order for an entity to legally shoot off fireworks within Dover Township, the proper form needs to be submitted and approved. Below is the form required: Fireworks Permit
Dover Township is in need of alternate members for the Zoning Hearing Board. The Dover Township Zoning Hearing Board is a five member Board. This body is a Quasi Judicial Body whose authority is granted by the Municipal Planning Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There is one alternate member. …
The digital version of the summer 2017 Dover Township newsletter has been released: Summer 2017 Newsletter
The Butter Rd bridge between Nursery Rd and Fox Run Rd has been posted with weight restrictions. The above-referenced bridge has been inspected as part of the 2017 York County Bridge Inspection Program. The Safe Load Capacity Analysis was revised due to additional cracking found in Beams 3 and 7 …
What is the PA One Call System? In Pennsylvania, homeowners and contractors are required to contact PA One Call, by dialing 8-1-1 at least three business days before beginning any digging or excavation project. When PA One Call receives a call, it will alert the appropriate underground facility owners …
LEARN how the Bay improved slightly since 2016. Updates on the latest water science. Linking water quality to land cover and use. How stream boats altered the Bay. New water access points. And what you can do to help. ACT by witnessing the 2017 River Experience. Celebrate National Trails Month. …
May 31, 2017 Dover Township has contracted with Kinsley Construction Inc., to recycle and pave Conewago Road (between Fish & Game and Piney Hollow Roads). The work is contracted to be completed before August 18, 2017, but the contractor has indicated that, weather permitting, they may start as early as …
2016 ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT PWS ID#: 7670073 SYSTEM NAME: Dover Township To download the full copy of this report, click here ***************************************************** The following is an excerpt from the full CCR report ***************************************************** Este informe contiene información importante acerca de su agua potable. Haga que alguien lo traduzca …
A Public Education Stormwater Management Seminar Tuesday September 19th, 2017 – 6:30-7:30 pm Brookside Park Carousel Building 4054 Fox Run Road Dover, PA 17315 Presented by Dover, Manchester and West Manchester Townships. Do you have a private stormwater facility that you are responsible for on your property? Or maybe you …
A special presentation regarding the proposed Public Works Garage and Municipal Building project was held on Monday, April 10 at 6pm. The slides from this presentation are available here.
The digital version of the Spring 2017 Newsletter has been released:
