SWATARA TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER
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Codification of Ordinances
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2009 Minutes
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COMPOSTING FACILITY
The composting facility will reopen to residents on Monday, April 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The facility is located at 780 Kelker Street, Oberlin Gardens.
MICRO EARTHQUAKES
If you experienced the micro earthquakes that occurred the week of October 3, Mr. Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services would like to hear from you. You can contact him by email at jonesgeo@comcast.net or by calling 717-887-7103. Also, if you have information regrding the June, 2011 tremors, please let him know. Please visit the Jones Geological Services website at www.jonesgeo.com for more information about the Township's tremors.
ARE YOU PART OF THE SOLUTION?
Prepare for a disaster in three easy steps. Go to the Ready PA website (www.readypa.org) for preparedness information.
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Welcome to Swatara Township
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 In 1799, just twenty-three years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a court order divided Lower Paxton Township into two equal parts. Swatara was the name chosen for the southern part of the area. The word is thought to be from an Iroquois Indian word meaning "Where we fed on eels." Swatara Township is comprised of 14.6 square miles, equivalent to 9,344 acres.
An atlas of 1875 shows Churchville, New Benton, and Highland Village as population centers. Today we know them as Oberlin, Bressler, and Enhaut, respectively. Wheat and corn fields have become Lawnton, Lenker Manor, Harrisburg Estates, Rutherford Heights. Georgian Manor, Lawnford Acres and Chambers Hill. On April 1, 1911 Swatara obtained First Class Township status with a population of 5,630. According to the 2010 census, 23,362 residents now make up the Township.
Each Ward (established by population) of the Township elects its own representative to serve a four-year term on the Board. Swatara Township is governed by a nine member Board of Commissioners.
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2012 BUDGET
2012 COMPOST FACILITY REGULATIONS
PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE UTILIZING FACILITY
2012 permits are now available at the Municipal Building. Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Permits must be purchased prior to using the facility. PERMITS MAY NOT BE PURCHASED AT THE COMPOST FACILITY. Permits are assigned to the vehicle and are not transferrable. Permits MUST BE HUNG from the rear view mirror when using the facility.
2012 INFORMATION:
Hours of Operation: April 2, 2012 through
October 31, 2012
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
FEES:
Residential: Daily $ 8.00
Annual $ 30.00
Commercial: Daily $ 38.00
Annual $450.00
What can I take to the compost facility? Leaves, branches (up to 12” in diameter), garden waste, brush, tree prunings.
Unacceptable items: grass, sod, branches larger than 12” in diameter, stumps, rocks, dirt, lumber, construction material.
Can I take some mulch? Yes, mulch (single-grind woody waste) and leaf compost is FREE while supplies last. Self service only. Township employees cannot use equipment to load materials for you.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
First and second Wednesday of every month, 7:00 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION
First Tuesday of every month, 7:00 p.m.
SWATARA TOWNSHIP AUTHORITY
Third Wednesday of every month, 7:00 p.m.
GOLDEN HEARTS
Fourth Tuesday of every month, 1:00 p.m.
CRIME WATCH
February 15 and May 17. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. National Night Out is tentatively scheduled for August 2 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
All meetings are held at the Swatara Township Municipal Building, 599 Eisenhower Boulevard
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RECREATION PROGRAMS OFFERED
ZUMBA CLASS
Held every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $5.00 per session. No registration required.
YOGA CLASS
Held every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. No registration required.
AEROBICS
Held every Monday and Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. See instructor for fee.
PAINT CLASS
Held every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. See instructor for fee.
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