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 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

HOME OWNERS & DEVELOPERS

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 Zoning 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.

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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!

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Recent Posts, Information & Articles

Gov. Wolf Announce New Protective Mitigation Efforts to Put PA on Pause through Early January

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Requested to be posted by Anne Zarlenga, EMC December 10, 2020 Source: https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-wolf-sec-of-health-announce-new-protective-mitigation-efforts-to-put-pennsylvania-on-pause-through-early-january/ Gov. Wolf Limited-Time Mitigation Order Sec. Levine Limited-Time Mitigation Order As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today implored Pennsylvanians to take the next three weeks and stand …

Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Sound Alarm on Urgency to Protect Health Care System, Workers as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Surge

Requested to be posted by Anne Zarlenga, EMC December 7, 2020 As the fall surge of COVID-19 cases continues to surpass record highs nearly every day and the state’s health care systems move precariously close to being overwhelmed, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today …

ATTENTION UTILITY BILLING CUSTOMERS

We are in the process of updating our utility billing software. Starting with the bills going out on December 1, 2020, you will be receiving a new style of bill. Your account number with Dover Township will be changing. Please make note of this new account number for all future …

Intermediate Ave. Construction Causes Delays

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Sanitary sewer main installation work continues along Intermediate Avenue for a new apartment complex and could cause delays while traveling near the new high school. The developer/contractor are working with the school district to minimize congestion it the area. Work will continue through January with trench paving to follow when …

Masks Update from CDC

Requested to be posted by Anne Zarlenga, EMC November 16, 2020 This message includes updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. The COVID-19 Outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available. People age 2 and older should wear masks in public settings and when around …

I-83 Exit 19 to 22 Project

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The Interstate 83 Corridor from Exit 19 to Exit 22 is defined by densely developed corridors and heavy traffic demand. PennDOT has maintained this section of I-83 since its construction in 1958 with pavement patching, overlays, and bridge rehabilitation to extend its service life. Improving traffic flow and updating the design …

Hints for Residents in Close Housing

Households Living in Close Quarters If your household includes one or more people at higher risk of severe illness, all family members should act as if they are at higher risk of COVID-19 themselves. Limit errands and separate a household member who is sick. Family members should leave only when …

Lane Restrictions Scheduled for NB I-83 at Exit 22 in Manchester Township, York County

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that lane restrictions will be implemented starting this Friday night on northbound Interstate 83 between Exit 22 (North George Street/Route 181) and Locust Lane in Manchester Township, York County. Beginning at 9 PM Friday, October 23, the left (passing) …

Departments Of Agriculture, Health Confirm Pennsylvania’s First COVID-19 Positive Cat

Requested to be posted by Anne Zarlenga, EMC 10/20/2020 Harrisburg, PA – State Veterinarian Dr. Kevin Brightbill announced today that Pennsylvania has confirmed its first COVID-19 positive cat. The 16-year old Cumberland County cat, who lived in a household with multiple individuals who had previously been diagnosed with COVID-19, presented in …

PennDOT Announces Online Plans Display for the Route 462 Veterans Memorial (Columbia-Wrightsville) Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Comments accepted until November 13, 2020 Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to an online plans display for a project to rehabilitate the Route 462 Veterans Memorial (Columbia-Wrightsville) Bridge, which spans the Susquehanna River between Columbia Borough in Lancaster County, and Wrightsville Borough in …

PA COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring Dashboard Update for Sept. 11-17

Requested to be posted by Anne Zarlenga, EMC September 21, 2020 Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today released a weekly status update detailing the state’s mitigation efforts based on the COVID-19 Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard. Updates are released each Monday. The update includes the following: …

Gov. Wolf Vetoes Unnecessary Bill, Provisions Would Risk Spreading COVID-19

Requested to be posted by Anne Zarlenga, EMC September 21, 2020 Governor Tom Wolf today vetoed House Bill 2787, which would have mandated that school fall activities be under the sole jurisdiction of local school districts. This bill is superfluous given that local school governing bodies already have authority but …