TOWNSHIP TRICK OR TREAT

Trick or Treat activities for West Manchester Township are traditionally held on October 31^st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Individuals or families wishing to participate in Trick or Treat activities should leave their porch or front yard lights on during this time frame.  West Manchester Township neither encourages nor discourages participation in these events.  The West Manchester Township Police Department will have an increased presence in several residential areas during this time period.  Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, individuals and families should assess all risks associated in participating in these events and make their own decision as whether or not to participate.  The West Manchester Township Fire Department has however decided to cancel the “Trunk or Treat” event scheduled at Loman Park due to the State outdoor gathering restrictions and recommendations.  Individuals and families deciding to participate in any events are encouraged to social distance or wear a mask in such instances when social distancing is not possible. In the case of inclement weather, individual developments or organizations are free to reschedule their events accordingly.  West Manchester Township bears no responsibility for individuals, families or organizations deciding to participate in any Trick or Treat activities.

The West Manchester Township Zoning Hearing Board will meet on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

The Zoning Hearing Board will not be physically present at the West Manchester Township Building located at 380 East Berlin Road, York, PA 17408, but instead will conduct a virtual meeting utilizing authorized telecommunications devices. The format is authorized by Act 15 of 2020 as a result of the state of emergency in Pennsylvania regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The Zoning Hearing Board, its Solicitor, the Zoning Officer and the stenographer will meet electronically via “Zoom” with the applicants, their attorneys and witnesses. The meeting will be live-streamed for public viewing on the West Manchester Township Parks & Recreation Facebook page beginning at 7:00 p.m. At the beginning of the broadcast and on the notice posted at the entrance to the Township Building, a telephone number will be provided for interested parties to call in to ask questions or make a statement regarding each case. In addition, any questions concerning the applications may be emailed to rsampere@wmtwp.com or mailed to the attention of the Zoning Officer at the Township building address provided the questions are received no later than September 21, 2020.

If you know of a question or concern you would like addressed ahead of time, please e-mail: info@wmtwp.com, rsampere@wmtwp.com or contact the Township office at 717-792-3505 prior to Tuesday’s meeting. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.

PUBLIC NOTICE – SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WEST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

PUBLIC NOTICE
September 14, 2020 special meeting of the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The West Manchester Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Monday, September 14^th  at 4:00 p.m. to consider and receive comments on an ordinance expressing their desire to organize and participate in a joint authority to own, operate and maintain a public sewer system and sewage treatment facility that provides service to the Township and surrounding municipalities in the greater York area.  Immediately following the hearing, the Board will consider this ordinance as well as the associated article of incorporation.  As with the previous meetings, this special meeting will to be closed to the general public in accordance with the recommendations from the State but will be streamed live on the Township Recreation Department and Fire Department Facebook pages.  Residents can also submit questions in advance via email (info@wmtwp.com),  or comment and ask questions on the live Facebook platform and will also be provided a call-in number during the live stream.  This is being done in order to evaluate the effect of COVID-19 coronavirus with the new “green phase” guidelines.  We will reassess the situation prior to our next public meeting to determine when “in-person” meetings will resume.

The West Manchester Township Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will not be physically present at the West Manchester Township Building located at 380 East Berlin Road, York, PA 17408, but instead will conduct a virtual meeting utilizing authorized telecommunications devices. The format is authorized by Act 15 of 2020 as a result of the state of emergency in Pennsylvania regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

The Planning Commission, Township Engineer and the Zoning Officer will meet electronically via “Zoom” with the applicant and their engineer. The meeting will be live-streamed for public viewing on the West Manchester Township Parks & Recreation Facebook page beginning at 7:00 p.m. At the beginning of the broadcast, and on the notice posted at the entrance to the Township Building, a telephone number will be provided for interested parties to call in to ask questions or make a statement regarding each agenda item. In addition, any questions concerning the agenda items may be emailed to rsampere@wmtwp.com or mailed to the attention of the Zoning Officer at the Township building address, provided the questions are received no later than September 4, 2020.  Interested parties may visit the West Manchester Township building during regular business hours to view the subdivision plan being reviewed by the West Manchester Township Planning Commission members.