Hanover Borough 44 Frederick Street Hanover, Pa. 17331 717-637-3877 Liberty Day Back At Moul Field Spring-Summer Newsletter 2018
Hanover Borough Elected Officials Mayor First Ward Council Second Ward Council Third Ward Council Fourth Ward Council Fifth Ward Council Ben Adams Brian J. Shea Heath Chesney William W. Reichart II R. Daniel Noble Jeanine Pranses Ray Hoover Scott Angel Barbara Rupp James E. Baumgardner Christopher Lockard Hanover Borough Administrators Borough Manager Chief Of Police Michael R. Bowersox Chad Martin EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION ALERTS Do you receive alerts when The Borough of Hanover issues them? If you do not and would like to receive them, you can sign up by visiting the borough website www.hanoverboroughpa.gov and click on the Community Links then the Code Red Community Notification icon. Those without internet access may call the borough office 717-637-3877 Monday through Friday between 8:00AM and 4:30PM to supply their information over the phone. You may select to receive the information by phone, text message or email. The Borough uses CodeRed, a mass notification system, to inform residents of emergency and general notifications. The data collected is not shared with any one else. The system ensures we are getting timely, informative alerts out to our residents to keep them aware of the latest events that are impacting the communtiy FOR AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES: For Public Safety, Police or Fire call 911. For Water call 717-476-2712. For Sewer Emergencies needing immediate attention call 717-476-2709. www.hanoverboroughpa.gov
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE 2018 In accordance with the Act of October 15, 1998, P.L. 729, No. 93, Sec. 1, 65 Pa. C.S. Sec. 701, et seq., commonly referred to as the Sunshine Bill, the following public meetings of the below listed boards or commissions of The Borough of Hanover will be scheduled for the 2018 calendar year. All meetings will be held at 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania unless otherwise noted: Hanover Borough Council 7:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber Reorganization shall occur Tuesday, January 2 nd at 6:00 PM; Fourth Wednesday of January at 7:00 PM; First Wednesday of February at 5:00 PM for Joint Bid Opening; 4 th Wednesday of February at 6:00 PM; Fourth Wednesday March through December at 7:00 PM in 2018. Police Pension Committee 11:00 AM Hanover Borough Office Tuesday, January 9 th ; Tuesday, April 10 th ; Tuesday, July 10 th ; and Tuesday, October 9 th, 2018. Planning Commission 7:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber The first Wednesday of January through December in 2018, except July which shall be the second Wednesday. Recreation Board 5:30 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber Second Wednesday January through October; no meetings in November & December. Zoning Hearing Board: 7:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber Third Monday January through November in 2018; no meeting in December. Library Board of Governors: 12:15 PM Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover s Public Library, 2 Library Place, Hanover, PA - Second Thursday of every month in 2018 with the exception of June, July & August. Finance Committee: 7:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber Third Wednesday of every month in 2018; September s meeting shall be held at the Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Place, Hanover, PA; and November s meeting shall be held the third Tuesday due to Thanksgiving holiday. Shade Tree Commission: 9:00 AM Hanover Borough Municipal Building First Monday of every month in 2018; except January and September which shall be the second Monday; no meetings in July or December. Engineering, Compliance, Office & Facilities Committee: 6:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber First Wednesday of every month in 2018, except July which shall be the second Wednesday. Public Safety Committee: 6:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber Third Monday of every month in 2018. Public Service & Communications Committee: 6:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber Third Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September and November in 2018. Public Works Committee: 6:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber Fourth Wednesday of every month in 2018, with the exception of February which shall be held the fourth Wednesday at 5:00 PM. Water & Sewer Committee 5:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber: Second Thursday of each month in 2018. Downtown Economic Development Committee: 6:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber Third Tuesday of every month in 2018. The above meetings as listed, are intended to be open public meetings to any and all items of business which might be brought before the appropriate public body at the meeting. All interested persons are invited to attend same.
CURBSIDE RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING 2018 Recycling Curbside Pick Up Dates February Mon. 12th Tues. 13th Thurs. 15th Fri. 16th March Mon. 12th Tues. 13th Thurs. 15th Fri. 16th April Mon. 9th Tues. 10th Thurs. 12th Fri. 13th May Mon. 14th Tues. 15th Thurs. 17th Fri. 18th June Mon. 11th Tues. 12th Thurs. 14th Fri. 15th July Mon. 9th Tues. 10th Thurs. 12th Fri. 13th August Mon. 13th Tues. 14th Thurs. 16th Fri. 17th September Mon. 10th Tues. 11th Thurs. 13th Fri. 14th October Mon. 8th Tues. 9th Thurs. 11th Fri. 12th November Mon. 12th Tues. 13th Thurs. 15th Fri. 16th December Mon. 10th Tues. 11th Thurs. 13th Fri. 14th PLEASE NOTE there will be no service stickers issued for residential collection service for 2018! Reminder A different truck will collect each recyclable separately at a different time for the following items which are collected curbside: Aluminum & bimetal (co-mingled in same bin) *BINS ARE FOR CANS ONLY*; Cardboard (broken down & bundled); Newspaper (bundled) * Must be kept dry* Recycling Drop Off Center Info Current hours: 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday Friday (with staffed assistance from 7:00 AM to 12:00 noon) Every Saturday 7:00 AM 2:00 PM (with staffed assistance) Recycling Center will continue to accept recyclable items including clear & colored glass, quality paper, magazines & phone books We now accept plastics, please see pages 6 and 7 Textile Box: Located at the Recycling Center for a convenient place to drop your used clothing. Commercial Recycling This service requires you to source separate Aluminum Cans, Quality Office Paper, and Corrugated Cardboard. These three items will be picked up the first Wednesday of each month unless additional pickups have been requested through the Borough office. Aluminum cans and Quality Office Paper must be placed in separate sealed refuse bags, and Corrugated Cardboard must be broken down and bundled together or enclose same in an enclosure such as a chicken wire coop or a storage enclosure to prevent the cardboard from blowing in the wind. All recyclable items for Curbside Collection must be placed out by 6:00 AM Wednesday morning if they are to be picked up by the Borough s Public Works Department. Please note that you can bring the above recyclables, as well as plastics (#1-#7), glass (clear and colored), and all other paper products (phone books, magazines, shredded paper, junk mail/flyers, etc.), to our Public Works Recycling Center at 139 North St on Monday-Friday 6AM-3PM and Saturday 7AM-12PM. HANOVER AREA TRANSFER STATION HOURS & RATES Hours: 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday Minimum Charge: $30.00 All appliances with Freon: $30.00 per item $50.00 per items if picked up curbside by Borough Staff Not accepted items: Propane bottles, antifreeze, motor oil or car batteries, telephone poles, railroad ties or lumber over 8 feet in length, any electronics.
MISC REFUSE COLLECTION INFO Refuse Weight Households are allowed to place up to three (3) 30 gallon bags per week curbside. No bags or cans in excess of 30 gallon size will be picked up! Special or Large Item Pickups Please call Public Works at 717-632-3939 to schedule a special pickup. Residential Service - 1 large item picked up weekly free Must call 717-632-3939 to schedule pickup of large item Holiday Pickup Holidays that change your pickup day to Wednesday (New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day) Holiday pickup is always the Wednesday of the week the holiday falls. If your regular pickup day is Monday or Tuesday and the holiday falls on one of these days, the pickup is always the Wednesday following the holiday. If your regular day is Thursday or Friday and the holiday falls on one of these days, the pickup is always the Wednesday before the holiday. 2018 Garden Waste Collection (Borough Residents Only) Garden and leaf waste will be picked up with your recyclables During May and October on your regular pick-up day: Monday, May 14th Tuesday, May 15th Thursday, May 17th Friday, May 18th Monday, Oct. 8th Tuesday, Oct. 9th Thursday, Oct. 11th Friday, Oct. 12th PLEASE PLACE GARDEN LEAF WASTE STICKER ON BAGS BAGS CONTAINING ROCKS, GRASS, TREE LIMBS OR GROUND WILL NOT BE COLLECTED* DO THE EARTH A FAVOR AND BRING YOUR GRASS TO US! Please help us to reduce the amount of waste being sent to the county incinerator! While it is the most beneficial to the environment to mulch your own grass and let it remain in your yard, we know that some borough residents prefer to pick up their grass clippings. In an effort to reduce waste being sent to the incinerator, Hanover Borough is now accepting grass clippings at the recycle yard at 139 North Street. Next time you bag your grass, bring it to the yard and let us compost it for you! Borough residents can bring grass clippings to our grass only container located at the borough recycle yard during normal operating hours.
HANOVER TRANSFER STATION 23 BARNHART DR HANOVER PA 17331 (717) 633-5523 SPECIAL SATURDAY CLEAN UP DAY THIS WILL BE THE TIME TO CLEAN OUT APPLIANCES,FURNITURE,SCRAP METAL, YARD WASTE, TRASH JULY 7,2018 FROM 7:30AM TO 2:00PM $30.00 up to 760lbs for each load (.04 cents per pound for each additional items) NO HAZARDOUS WASTE, NO FLAMMABLE, NO STONE, CONCRETE & NO BATTERIES
Flushable Wipes Blamed for Sewer Woes Increasingly popular bathroom wipes pre-moistened towelettes that are often advertised as flushable are being blamed for creating clogs and backups in sewer systems around the U.S. Wastewater authorities say wipes may go down the toilet, but even many labeled flushable are not breaking down as they course through the sewer system. Stories about costly sewerage system clogs have multiplied as more disposable wipe products have hit the market in the past few years. Companies advertise their disposable wipes as flushable or safe for sewer and septic systems, but independent test have found otherwise. Because the wipes do not disintegrate easily or quickly, they clog sewage treatment equipment. A secondary problem with flushable wipes is that they are similar in function and appearance to wipe products that are especially to be disposed of in the trash rather than down the toilet. Baby wipes or facial wipes, for example, are not even marketed as flushable and may contain logos or notices on the packaging that warn consumers not to flush. However, consumers who have heard flushable wipes may simply assume that because no-flushable wipes look similar, they can be flushed. Both flushable and non-flushable wipes contributed to clogs in the sewerage system. Avoid flushing any type of wipe, flushable or otherwise down the toilet. This will prevent costly clogs and environmentally damaging overflows at your local sewage system. In fact, it would be best to avoid disposable wipes completely since they produce waste that should end up in a landfill, and more sustainable alternatives (such as your normal dissolves-quickly-in-water toilet paper made on unbleached recycled paper) exist. If you can t let go of your wipes, make sure they are properly disposed of in the trash.
Hanover Area Fire and Rescue 228 High S PO Box Hanover, PA Anthony Clousher, Fire Chief 717-646-2841 RENTER S INSURANCE INEXPENSIVE COVERAGE FOR PEACE OF M ND One of the most devastating events that a person or family can experience is fire in their home. Over the years, the Hanover & Penn Township Fire Departments have responded to many fires in homes that were being rented. In a large majority of these fires, the family did not have renter s insurance. Some families mistakenly believed that their landlord s insurance would cover their belongings. Unfortunately, this isn t the case. I took the time to speak to a couple of insurance representatives in the Hanover area to get information about renters insurance. In many cases, a policy that covers your personal property for up to $15,000 would cost in the neighborhood of $100-120.00 per year. Using a popular web-based insurance company, one would be able to obtain $30,000 coverage of personal property, $500,000 in personal liability, and $5,000 coverage for bodily injury for $35.35 down payment and $16.15 for 11 months for a total of $213.00 per year with a $250.00 deductible. We urge all families who rent to obtain renters insurance. For the cost of less than a cell phone, they can have peace of mind knowing that should a fire strike, personal belongings can be replaced. We also urge those who own rental units to strongly encourage, if not require their tenants to obtain renters insurance.
Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission 228 High Street PO Box 1292 Hanover,PA 17331 TO: FROM: All Citizens DATE: 24 APR 18 SUBJ: ANTHONY CLOUSHER, FIRE CHIEF Office: (717) 646-2841 Fax: (717) 632-3044 Anthony Clousher, Fire Chief Fire Department Merger & Hanover Area Fire Museum On February 1 st 2018, the Hanover Fire Department and Penn Township Department of Fire & Rescue were officially merged into one entity, known as Hanover Area Fire & Rescue. The merged Department operates under the Hanover Area Fire & Rescue Commission. This Commission consists of two representatives of Council of the Borough of Hanover, two representatives of the Board of Commissioners of Penn Township, one representative of Penn Township Volunteer Emergency Services, one representative of the Hanover Fire Department volunteer companies, and one local business person. On April 14 th 2018, Penn Township Volunteer Emergency Services, Eagle Fire Company #2, and Clearview Fire Company #3, held their first meeting as a merged volunteer company; Hanover Area Volunteer Fire & Rescue. They intend to provide the volunteer component of one of the most progressive fire departments in the area. Coupling the 10-12 dependable volunteer responders with a career staff consisting of 30 firefighters, and some 40 Emergency Medical Service providers, Hanover Area Fire & Rescue will be providing the highest quality service to the citizen of Hanover Borough and Penn Township. As a new Department, we have embraced a philosophy of positive public relations. Look for our staff professionals to attend and participate in community events and visiting the community parks. In other news, The Greater Hanover Fire Museum has relocated from 241 N. Franklin Street to the site of the former Eagle Fire Station at 134 E. Hanover Street. Contact the Wirt Park Fire Station, 717-637-6671 for hours of operation or to schedule a tour.
Stormwater Management Build a Rain Garden! What is a Rain Garden? Why are they important? During a rain event, water that comes off rooftops, lawns, and driveways drain into the stormsewer system. This eventually ends up in a nearby river, lake or stream. The runoff can pick up pesticides, fertilizers, pet waste and other pollutants causing harm to our water bodies. Rain gardens help prevent pollution from reaching our water bodies by temporarily storing runoff and allowing the water to infiltrate into the ground. Pollutants are filtered out naturally by the compost, soil and plant roots. For more information contact: www.yorkccd.org https://extension.psu.edu
Happenings at Guthrie Memorial Library Hanover s Public Library, 2 Library Place www.yorklibraries.org/guthrie Children's Summer Club Kickoff (All Magician, Painting, Story & June 2 am That Rock with 6:30 Adam June Library Along the Story Time at Located at the Marina Every 10:00 am Story Time at Township Community Located at 10:00 am all the fun programs that will be listed in your Summer Program and on Page!! Summer Club for Children, and Adults starts Don't Miss Middle Meet the Author up and get your free book in the Teen Dept. 26 Author Beth Vrabel Author Turnage Author Lauren Abbey Story Time registration last week of August the Library at 717-632-5183 for
Teen Movies June 8, July 16 & August 13 1:30-5:30pm Happenings at Guthrie Memorial Library Hanover s Public Library, 2 Library Place TEEN EVENTS: Teen Video Game Competition July 11 4:30pm Sign up at the Teen Desk Teen Minecraft Competition August 1 2:00-4:00pm Sign up at the Teen Desk Cupcake Wars (Just Like on TV!) August 9 4:00-8:00pm Sign up at the Teen Desk Teen Chess Club Every Tuesday from 5:00-7:00pm Pokémon Club Every Tuesday from 6:00-8:00pm Video Game Night Every Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm ADULT EVENTS: Adult Coloring June 12, July 10, August 14 & September 11 1:30-2:30pm Ray Owen Libraries Rock, a Musical Program June 12-6:30pm Author Donna Overly, Discusses Her Book - Trinity Knot-Releasing the Knot of Silence June 14 6:30pm Healing Touch for Animals, a Panel Discussion on Pet Nutrition July 12 6:30 pm (Sponsored by the Hanover Lions Club) Trivia Night at the Library preregister your group of 4 July 31 6:30pm Meet David Dovala, Survivor-Revisiting 911 September 11 6:30pm Author Rachel Goode, Amish Author September 13 6:30pm Exploring the Invisible Universe With Olivia Wilkins September 18 6:30pm Library Town Hall Meeting September 25 6:30pm
MORNING LEAGUE INSTRUCTIONAL BASEBALL & SOFTBALL BEGINNING JUNE 11 THROUGH JULY 27, 2018 PROGRAM RUNS APPROXIMATELY 7 WEEKS BOYS: AGES 6-9 YEARS OLD, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 8:30 TO 10:30 AM GIRLS: AGES 6-9 YEARS OLD, TUESDAY & THURSDAY 8:30 TO 10:30 AM SIGN UPS CAN BE DONE AT THE BOROUGH OFFICE 8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM FORMS ARE ALSO ON THE WEBSITE WWW.HANOVERBOROUGHPA.GOV IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN COME JOIN THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER RECREATION PLAYGROUND ACTIVITIES STARTING JUNE 11 THROUGH AUGUST 3, 2018 PLAYGROUND STAFF WILL BE AT EACH OF OUR FACILITIES FROM 9:00-11:30 AM AND 6:00-8:30 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. For a Listing of Borough Playgrounds Please visit our Website @ www.hanoverboroughpa.gov
HANOVER RESIDENTS CARE ABOUT DOWNTOWN Over 100 Hanover residents attended a public meeting on April 11, 2018, to show that they care about downtown Hanover. And the Hanover Borough Council is taking action to develop a plan. Those in attendance had an opportunity to have input on a plan for a future vision of Hanover s downtown. Representatives from Simone Collins/Barton Loguidice, the firm hired by the Borough to head up the project, lead the residents in an interactive discussion about what is important and what they want to see included in the plan. The discussion was positive and productive. As residents left the meeting, they were energized and excited about what they heard. During the month of May, the project representatives will be meeting with local businesses and community organizations to get their input. They will also be meeting with the Borough council and will be holding a second public meeting on September 20, 2018, which will be held at Hanover s Public Library. As shared at the meeting, this plan for the streetscape is the Hanover community s plan. Public input is vital. Results of the discussion from the April 11th meeting will be placed on the borough s website. You are encouraged to check it out. Please consider attending the September 20, 2018, 6:00 PM meeting. Join the excitement! ~~~~~~~~ In addition, there were 25 trees donated by the Rotary Club and planted by the Hanover Borough Public Works Department in various parks and public areas throughout the Borough. A BIG THANK YOU TO THE HANOVER ROTARY CLUB, BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS, STATE FORESTER MATTHEW KERN, THE HANOVER SHADE TREE COMMISSION, OUR CARETAKERS AT THE DAMS, AND THE MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO ASSISTED IN THE PLANTING OF 60 TREES AT LONG ARM RESERVOIR ON SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018.
June 23, 2018 at Good Field www.hanoverchamber.com/snacktown-brewfest HALF MARATHON TEAM RELAY KIDS FUN RUN Hanover Dutch Festival July 28, 2018 www.hanoverchamber.com/dutch-festival HANOVER YMCA RUNFEST 2018 TO BENEFIT LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA SUNDAY, October 7, 2018 www.hanoverymca.org/hanoverrunfest2018 PROMOTE AWARNESS ABOUT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN At Good Field, Forney Ave Hanoverchilicookoff.com www.hanoverywca.org Friday, August 10, 2018
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR LIBERTY DAY JULY 4, 2018 MOUL FIELD ~ Sponsored by ~ THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER & THE HANOVER RECREATION BOARD A spectacular fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:30pm to end a fun-filled day A HUGE THANK YOU GOES OUT TO: **REPUBLICAN CLUB OF HANOVER For the fireworks display 7:15 - Registration for Race / Snack Shop opens 8:15-10k Race Starts 8:25 - Fun Run Starts 10:00 - Homerun Derby (Boys & Girls) 10:00 - Horseshoe Tournament Food Vendors will open at 10:00 AM 12:00 - Adult Kickball Tournament - Cash Prize 3:00 - Punt, Pass, Kick *** 3:00 - Battle of Bands Starts A HUGE THANK YOU GOES OUT TO: **THE CIRCLE, 5 E WALNUT ST HANOVER & D.E. ENTERTAINMENT For providing the bands & entertainment COME AND ENJOY THE FOOD & FUN *** Events subject to change (Additional donations and sponsorships not received by the date of this publication will be recognized accordingly)