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 20% of what you put into the bin isn’t recyable? Here’s a reminder of some common items that Penn Waste can’t process at its York County recycling center. Learn more about what can and cannot be recycled here: http://bit.ly/34UUMeS
Dover Township Community Building 3700 Davidsburg Road, Dover 8:00 to 11:00 AM Saturday, November 23 $5 for adults; $3 for children; free for children 2 Years old and younger Contact 717-683-2030 for more information *Sponsored by Dover Township Volunteer Fire Department Looking for vendors – contact Lori at 717-825-0211 if …
Nearly 600,000 Christmas lights will illuminate Rocky Ridge County Park during the 36th annual “Christmas Magic – A Festival of Lights” at Rocky Ridge County Park. The online ticketing system implemented last year will be up and running again to expedite the admission process and enhance the visitor experience. Pre- …
Below is the PDF bid tabulation for 3083 Honey Run Drive EWP November 1, 2019: Bid Tab 3083 Honey Run Drive 11.1.19
Dover Township Recreation hosted Halloween in the Park at Lehr Park on October 26th. Families of children with special needs were invited to come to the event at 2pm. Official opening time was 3pm. Families could vote for their favorite “Trunk or Treat” display. Almost 400 votes were counted! The …
The York County Area Agency on Aging’s APPRISE Program will offer free personalized counseling during Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period, which begins October 15 and ends December 7. The annual open enrollment period is when Medicare beneficiaries can review their coverage and determine if health and prescription plans continue to …
The York County Department of Parks and Recreation will host Nature Play Drop-In Programs for kids on the first four Fridays & Saturdays in November at the Nixon County Park nature center. These will be Nov. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23. Drop-in programs are perfect for …
Dover Township and Dover Borough will be holding a Joint Planning Commission Special Meeting to present and discuss the components outlined in the Joint Comprehensive Plan during the regularly scheduled Dover Township Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Dover Township Municipal Building, 2480 …
With the construction of the new public works garage along West Canal Road, we were required to construct rain gardens to filter out any contaminants from our storm water runoff before it leaves our property and drains ultimately to the Chesapeake Bay. A rain garden is a garden of native …
If so, here are some questions to consider first. 1) Is the farm in an Agricultural Security Area (ASA)? There are no restrictions or limitations related to commercial solar development on a property that is simply enrolled in the ASA. However, the property will potentially be removed from the ASA …
Below is a link to the digital version of the Fall 2019 Newsletter: Fall 2019 Newsletter
This public MS4 seminar was held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Below are the handouts that were provided during the seminar: 2019 MS4 Seminar – Building a Rain Barrel Handouts
