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 Ben Adams First Ward Council Brian J. Shea Heath Chesney Second Ward Council William W. Reichart II R. Daniel Noble Third Ward Council Jeanine Pranses Ray Hoover Fourth Ward Council Scott Angel Barbara Rupp Fifth Ward Council James E. Baumgardner Christopher Lockard

Hanover Borough Administrators

Borough Manager Michael R. Bowersox Chief Of Police Chad Martin

www.hanoverboroughpa.gov

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.

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; 4th 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.

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.

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.

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 Monday, Oct. 8th Tuesday, May 15th Tuesday, Oct. 9th Thursday, May 17th Thursday, Oct. 11th Friday, May 18th 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

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)

THIS WILL BE THE TIME TO CLEAN OUT

APPLIANCES,FURNITURE,SCRAP METAL, YARD WASTE, TRASH

NO HAZARDOUS WASTE, NO FLAMMABLE, NO STONE, CONCRETE

& NO BATTERIES

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.

“Flushable” Wipes Blamed for Sewer Woes

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

ANTHONY CLOUSHER, FIRE CHIEF Office: (717) 646-2841

Fax: (717) 632-3044

TO: All Citizens

FROM: Anthony Clousher, Fire Chief

DATE: 24 APR 18

SUBJ: Fire Department Merger & Hanover Area Fire Museum

On February 1st 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 14th 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.

What is a Rain

Garden?

Build a Rain Garden!

Stormwater Management

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

Happenings at Guthrie Memorial Library Hanover’s Public Library, 2 Library Place

TEEN EVENTS:

Teen Movies – June 8, July 16 & August 13 – 1:30-5:30pm 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

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

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

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 11

th

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!

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.

~~~~~~~~ In addition, there were

25 trees donated by the Rotary Club and planted by

the Hanover Borough Public Works Depart-ment in various

parks and public areas

throughout the

Borough.

June 23, 2018 at Good Field

www.hanoverchamber.com/snacktown-brewfest

Hanover Dutch Festival—July 28, 2018 www.hanoverchamber.com/dutch-festival

Hanoverchilicookoff.com

Friday, August 10, 2018

PROMOTE AWARNESS

ABOUT VIOLENCE

AGAINST WOMEN

www.hanoverywca.org

HALF MARATHON TEAM RELAY KIDS FUN RUN

HANOVER YMCA RUNFEST 2018

TO BENEFIT LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA SUNDAY, October 7, 2018

www.hanoverymca.org/hanoverrunfest2018

At Good Field, Forney Ave

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)