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 …
Did you know that the presence of trees has been proven to improve the quality of our lives? Trees clean our air and beautify our communities. They reduce soil erosion and enhance the water quality of our local waterways. Trees can reduce heating and cooling costs and improve human health. …
The 2019 Fee Schedule has been officially approved. Please click the link below for a PDF copy: 2019 Fee Schedule
What is Hazard Mitigation and Hazard Mitigation Planning? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines Hazard Mitigation as “any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property from a hazard event. The primary purpose of mitigation planning is to systematically identify policies, actions, and tools …
Plant Operator Trainee Dover Township York County PA Dover Township (Population 21,000+) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Plant Operator Trainee to work at the Township’s Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant. The ideal candidate is required to have a high school education or GED and 3 to 5 years’ …
The Dover Township Winter 2019 digital newsletter has been released. Please click on the image below:
The York County Solid Waste Authority is conducting a free Christmas tree recycling program for all York County residents. The program starts December 26, 2018 and continues through January 31, 2019. Residents may bring their trees to the parking lot located directly across the street from the Resource Recovery Center …
12-11-2018 – Work has begun on the replacement of the Palomino Interceptor. The projects substantial completion date is early summer of 2019. Should you have any questions or concerns about this project please contact Dover Township’s Sewer Collection Crew Chief at (717) 292-3634. 11-30-2017 – On November 30, 2017 Dover Township …
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today notified farmland owners in Columbia, Lebanon, and York counties that they are eligible to receive disaster relief funding from the United States Department of Agriculture. Also eligible are the adjacent counties of Adams, Berk, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, and …
www.yorkstormwater.com York County Stormwater Authority: A proposal for York County to improve our streams, reduce flooding and meet Federal water quality requirements This past summer many of our communities in York County experienced flooding from high intensity storm events. These events are becoming more frequent and cause expensive damage to …
Come and learn how this will affect you. On Tuesday, Sept. 25, the York County Planning Commission will hold the second of three public information sessions to discuss creating a county stormwater authority to combat flooding and water pollution in York County and the associated fees. The meeting will be at the York Learning Center …
We are reaching out to you today with options for your businesses and residents to recycle office paper and other paper products. Your municipality is one of several in York County that falls under the mandate of PA Act 101. Act 101 calls for all state recycling mandated municipalities to …
