Fireworks Law in PA – What You Need to Know

Night sky with Blue, Purple, Red and White fireworks exploding

The PA General Assembly passed House Bill 542 in October of 2017.  This bill was subsequently signed into law by the Governor. PA residents can now purchase and use “Class C” fireworks.  These fireworks are commonly known as consumer-grade fireworks.  These can include firecrackers, bottle rockets, and other fireworks that…

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Alternates Needed

The township boundary is colored red with black, curved text of Dover Township. Center black text York County, PA Established 1743

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.…

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V-Plow Mural

The V-Plow mural was designed and painted courtesy of Dover Area High School. The students and teachers that provided this are listed below: Ms. Valerie Talton Ms. Alyssa Lescher Mr. Andy Karras Mr. Tim Smith [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”14″ gal_title=”V-Plow Mural”]    

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Living Green: Build Your Own Rain Barrel

picture of a blue, 55-gallon barrel that was converted into a rain barrel. There are flowers in pots located on top of and around the barrel. there are also pictures of red roses planted in the ground next to the barrel. The barrel is up against a brick house.

This event was held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the West Manchester Township Building located at 380 East Berlin Rd, York, PA 17408. This presentation was part of our joint efforts with West Manchester and Manchester Townships to provide public education on stormwater related information.…

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About Dover Township

The township boundary is colored red with black, curved text of Dover Township. Center black text York County, PA Established 1743

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…

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