Welcome to Dover Township
The Dover Township Municipal Building is located at 2480 West Canal Rd in beautiful Dover, Pennsylvania. Click the image to get directions using Google maps. If you would like to contact us via phone, please call 717-292-3634.
Welcome to Dover Township!
On behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Dover Township and all municipal employees, I am pleased to welcome you to our municipal website, which is a resource that we are constantly working to improve for the good of our residents. 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. Our staff works tirelessly to seize opportunities at grant funding in order to improve this community with as little need for tax increases as possible. Since 2016, we have been able to bring $4.29 million dollars in grant funds to the Dover Community for planning initiatives, public infrastructure improvements, pollution reduction, flood mitigation and recreation growth. We will continue this worthwhile endeavor to provide quality services for you. 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, CPM
Township Manager
ACTIVE DEVELOPMENTS
If you are building or buying a home, Dover Township has many developments that can provide a variety of housing options to you and your family. Our Planning and Building Department works with developers and home owners alike to help you obtain the proper approvals to become an important part of our community.
BUSINESSES
Interested in developing a new business or expanding your current one? Dover Township has been working through its Industrial and Commercial Development Committee to promote our community as a wonderful place to develop your business. Our hope is that the content you find here will help you decide that Dover Township is where your business needs to be!
Recent Posts, Information & Articles
In 2017, when the Township contemplated the Public Works Garage Project, the intent was to complete an addition on the Administrative Building as well. Unfortunately, the actual bids for those improvements were higher than the Township’s Budget and the decision was made to proceed with the Garage portion of the…
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Dover Recreation’s 2025 Sponsorship Guide is now available. Please join us as we bring the fun to Dover. Please see the guide at the link below: 2025 Sponsorship Guide
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In 2023, Dover Township and Dover Borough completed a Joint Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan (Rec Plan). The Rec Plan set six different goals with many recommendations for each goal. Renewal and Investment Recreation for All Recreation Program Expansion Relationship and Capacity Building Identity and Awareness Connected Community…
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In 2023, Dover Township and Dover Borough completed a Joint Comprehensive Recreation, Parks and Open Space Plan (Rec Plan). The Rec Plan set six different goals with many recommendations for each goal. Renewal and Investment Recreation for All Recreation Program Expansion Relationship and Capacity Building Identity and Awareness Connected Community…
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Dover Township was notified by PennDot about a detour that will be in place starting 2/19/2025. This detour is due to PennDot performing rehabilitation/replacement of the bridge on SR 4014 (Harmony Grove Road), over the Conewago creek. This bridge is located at the Dover Township and Warrington Township line. The…
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Click the link below for the approved 2025 Fee Schedule (Resolution 2025-01): 2025 Fee Schedule
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In 2017, when the Township contemplated the Public Works Garage Project, the intent was to complete an addition on the Administrative Building as well. Unfortunately, the actual bids for those improvements were higher than the Township’s Budget and the decision was made to proceed with the Garage portion of the…
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This project is intended to continue the replacement of the aging water infrastructure along Carlisle Rd (RT 74) north of George Street to Skytop Trail in Dover Township. This water line project will replace an old 10” line with a new 12” line. Along with the water main, all service…
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In 2025, Dover Township’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Employees will start their annual cleaning of one of the six (6) Biological Nutrient Removal Oxidation Ditches (BNR) at Dover’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is the process used to treat any wastewater that enters Dover Township’s plant. The process combines air with microorganisms…
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Did You Know? Dover Township has been working on developing online forms for both public and internal use. We are confident that by developing and using these forms, it will increase the Township’s efficiency. Below are the currently available forms: Adopt a Road Application Form Burn Permits Contact Form Fireworks…
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The York County Solid Waste Authority has approved its budget for fiscal 2025, including a tipping fee increase to address rising costs and to fund projects for long term system stability. The tip fee for York County processible municipal solid waste at the York County Resource Recovery Center (RRC) for…
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A new Agricultural Security Area (ASA) has been officially added in Dover Township. Ag Security Areas aim to support local farmers and strengthen agricultural operations in the region. This initiative is part of a broader effort to protect the Township’s agricultural land from urban sprawl and promote sustainable farming practices.…
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