Board of Supervisors Meeting Available

The Derry Township Board of Supervisors held its regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 7:00 pm.

When available, the recording can be accessed by clicking this link.

Board of Supervisor - Open Position

The Township of Derry is inviting applications for a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors. To be eligible, applicants must have been residents of the Township for at least one year, as required by Section 403(c) of the Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code. The selected candidate will complete a 14-month term, contributing to policy development, township management, and collaboration with the Board and community. A special meeting to appoint a new Supervisor will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, following the regular Board meeting. Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent and resume to Township Manager, Christopher S. Christman by 4:00 pm on Friday, September 06, 2024. Click the link for detailed information regarding this position. 

September 2 Labor Day Hours

The Derry Township Administration offices, Public Works, and the Recycling Center will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. We want to remind everyone to stay safe and enjoy the holiday.

WM- Labor Day Holiday

Due to the Labor Day holiday, on Monday, September 2, 2024, waste pickup occurring on or after the holiday will be provided one day late.

Public Meeting Notice

The Derry Township Municipal Authority (DTMA) Board has changed its September meeting date. The meeting will now be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Conference Room of the Authority's office located at 670 Clearwater Road, Hershey. Information on how the public may access the meeting remotely can be found on the DTMA's website. The meeting agenda will be available on the website by Friday, September 27, 2024.

Township Fall Shred-It

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Annual Township Fall Shred-It Event! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Derry Township Public Works Facility at 650 Clearwater Road. This event is designed exclusively for our residents and is limited to two bags or boxes per household. We encourage all residents to take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of confidential or sensitive documents safely. Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to safeguard your personal information. We encourage all residents to participate and take advantage of this fantastic event! For more details and to stay informed, click here.

Tree Branches

We kindly remind property owners of their responsibility to maintain sidewalks, streets, and alleys by pruning trees and removing obstructing vegetation. Here are some guidelines for residents regarding tree branches over sidewalks and roadways. It's important to ensure that no tree branch hangs lower than 9 feet over the sidewalk, 12 feet over minor streets, and 14 feet over all other streets to allow for large vehicular traffic. All trees and vegetation within the Township must be trimmed in a manner that allows for full visibility of street signage, minimum required sight distances, and unobstructed illumination from streetlights. If you have any questions about trimming or pruning trees, shrubs, or vegetation, please contact Derry Township Public Works at 717-533-2057, option 4. Please view the link for more details on the Township of Derry Street and the Public Tree Ordinance. If you need to dispose of branches, you can drop them off at the Derry Township Public Works Recycling Center during their operating hours. Click the link for hours.

Hershey Public Library's Events Calendar

2024 Board of Supervisor's Meeting Dates

Library Closed

Monday, Sept. 2, 2024

The Hershey Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, for the Labor Day holiday. Click for more information on our digital resources.

Silent Book Group at Starbucks in Towne Square

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 10:00 am

Grab your current read and join us at Starbucks in Hershey Towne Square. Everyone deserves an hour and a half of uninterrupted reading, and this is yours. The library will see you at Starbucks with your book!

Click for more event information.

Why Do We Have to Keep Talking About the Holocaust with Sami Steigmann

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6:00 pm

Mr. Steigmann will share his family's experience surviving the Holocaust and the importance of keeping those stories alive.

Click to REGISTER and for event information.

Costume Swap Drop Off

Drop off your donations whenever the library is open until September 19th.

Drop off costumes in good, wearable condition for our annual Costume Swap on September 21, 2024. Costumes can be dropped off anytime the library is open and will be then placed into the swap so donors can come back and choose new costumes from 10 until noon on September 21. The swap will be open to the public from noon until 2:00 pm.

Click for more event information.

LEGO^® Club

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 4:00 pm

Budding architects, engineers, and artists are invited to join us for LEGO^® Club on the first Wednesday of each month from September through December. We will set a special theme before building, then let your imagination run wild with our huge collection of LEGO bricks. Finished projects are displayed in our LEGO Museum for a whole month! Recommended for children ages 6+. Click for more event information.

Open Book Group

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6:30 pm

Each month is a different selection, and our volunteer facilitators will help spark and guide lively conversation relating to the month's book. September: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Click for more event information.

Walking Hershey

Thursday, Sept. 5, 9:30 am

Meet Aly (and most likely one of her dogs) in the Reading Garden at the Hershey Public Library with your walking shoes. From there we will walk around town and end up back at the library. Click to REGISTER now, and to discover more details about the event!

Small Business Money

Saturday, Sept. 7, 10:30 am

Small Business Money is an opportunity to connect with other small business owners and pick up tips and tricks to help manage your business's money flow. John Voyles will walk you through different bookkeeping topics every month. Click for more event information.

Imaginary Friends Puppet Theatre

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2:00 pm

Straight from Strawberry Square to Hershey—it’s Harrisburg’s newest neighbors! Sasha, Fallon, and the crew are visiting the library to inspire joy and wonder through the magic of puppetry and storytelling. Puppet Trainer Bill Kassay, a recipient of the Jim Henson Award, leads a team of talented puppeteers who are ready to bring a taste of their magic to Hershey. Click for more event information.

Labor Day Holiday Hours

It's hard to believe that the summer season is almost over, and it is time to return the kids to school and celebrate the Labor Day holiday. We at Derry Township Community Center wanted to take this time to thank everyone for a wonderful summer season, and we hope to see everyone back real soon! For those who would like to finish out the summer season with us on Labor Day, September 2, our facility hours are altered for the holiday. Our facility hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and our Outdoor Pool is open from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Please have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!

Drive-In Movie

The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting its last movie for the season for Movies at Shank Park. Bring the whole family to a fun-filled adventure movie in the park featuring "Super Mario Bros." on Friday, September 6, 2024 (Rain Date, September 7). Admission is free, and concessions are available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, or you may also watch and listen from your car! The Friends of Derry Township Parks & Recreation generously sponsor these movies. For more information, please visit usatheatres.com.

Fall Group Ex Schedule

Check out our new Group Ex Schedule! It's packed with new classes and opportunities to help you improve your fitness level. Monday Cycle Sculpt, Thursday Resiliency & Mobility, and Saturday Barre are new additions. Come meet our awesome instructors; leave feeling great!

Adult & Youth Swim Lesson Fall Registration

Begins Sept. 24th, Mem. & Res.

Begins Sept. 25th, Non-Res.

Fall registration for Swim Lessons will take place on September 24th at 9:00 am for Members and Residents and on September 25th for Non-Residents. We will be offering a variety of classes in the fall from September to December. You may register online or in person.

Karate Classes

Learn valuable skills in a Karate class that is right for you. Classes for the next session have started and are 4 weeks in length. Those as young as 3 years old and up can find a class that's going to benefit them! Enroll today to join in on the action!

Pickleball Clinics

Our next round of pickleball clinics is starting soon, and spots are limited! Get registered today before it's too late!

Balance Builders

Begins Sept. 6th

This class is designed for adults looking to improve their balance, coordination, posture, reaction time, and dynamic body control to help prevent falls and injuries. If you play pickleball or another quick-reaction sport, consider this a must! Register today!

Musical Theatre - Aladdin Kids

Begins Sept. 7th

The next big performance at the Derry Township Community Center is... ALADDIN KIDS! We're excited to offer this excellent program, which teaches kids how to put on a musical from the audition process to the final performance, where they get to show off what they learned for family and friends! Sign your child up today for this program, which is so much fun! Register for this class by clicking this link!

Basketball Training

Begins Sept. 8th

Improve your child's basketball skills with a semi-pro player in four weeks of group training! Ages 8-18 are welcome, and the training will be split into specific age ranges. Training starts September 8th. Register for this class by clicking this link!

Next Generation Yoga^® with Cindy Lesher • Begins Sept. 10th

Ages 5-7 | 4:30-5:15 pm

Ages 8-10 | 5:30-6:15 pm

Ages 11-15 | 3:15-4:15 pm

Join Cindy Lesher’s Next Generation Yoga® fall classes! These playful yet purposeful classes follow adult yoga sequences incorporating traditional poses, breathwork, mindfulness, relaxation, creativity, learning, visualization, sensory integration, and fun activities. Classes are tailored to specific age groups and use props, music, books, and games to engage students. Register for all classes by clicking this link!

Powerlifting - Beyond the Basics

Begins Sept. 23rd

Elevate your training with our Powerlifting - Beyond the Basics class, recommended for those who have completed Barbell Basics or a minimum of 6 months prior experience with basic barbell movements. Register for this class by clicking this link!

We're Hiring Lifeguards

Derry Township Community Center is hiring part-time Lifeguards. Training is provided at no cost, and the starting salary is $14.25. Shift hours are Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 4:00 pm, with some weekends. Questions? Email Joseph Chubb or click the link to apply.

Memberships

Let the time of hot chocolate mornings, sweater weather, toasty marshmallow evenings, football, and jumping into a pile of leaves begin! As we say goodbye to Summer and the Outdoor Pool, we say hello to the changing seasons with nice, cooler weather. And what better way to enjoy the beginning of the Fall season than getting a membership at the Derry Township Community Center? Join us for some indoor pool fun, extended slide times, great workouts and programs, and meeting new people of all ages! Click the link to purchase!

Leader Center for Active Life

See what's happening at the Leader Center for Active Life. Take a look at their Newsletter! If you would like to learn more about the center, you can visit the website.

Hershey Area Art Association

Begins Aug. 30th, 31st & Sept. 1st,

9:00 am

The Hershey Art Association is sponsoring the "Blooming Art Show" from August 30th through September 1st, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Hershey Gardens Conservatory, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey. Fine art and 3-D art will be exhibited (over 100 items) by local artists. Many fine art paintings, photography, jewelry, wood and porcelain art, and much more are for sale. For class or art show information, call 717-534-3492 or view the website.

Hershey History Center - Upcoming Events

"Jazz at the Barnyard"

Friday, Sept. 6, 6:00 pm

Hershey History Center, 40 Northeast Drive, Hershey, is hosting its final 2024 outdoor concert series, Jazz at the Barnyard on Friday, September 6th. The event begins at 6:00 pm, and live music lasts from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. For more details, click the link!

Urban Meets the Chocolate King

Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:00 pm

Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 pm at the Hershey History Center, 40 Northeast Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. Lancaster architect and author Gregory Scott, FAIA, presents a program on the untold story of Milton S. Hershey and his architect C. Emlen Urban. One built an empire with a kiss! The other designed his dream! Friends for Life. Two men from humble beginnings, both with academic struggles, both with ambition and dreams! The program is free and open to everyone. Registration is not required. For event details, click the link!

Hershey Horticulture Society

Sunday, Sept. 8, 10:00 am

The Hershey Hawks Baseball Club will hold a baseball clinic for children ages 4-8 on Sunday, September 8th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at North and South Field in Hershey. This clinic is designed to help kids develop baseball skills while having lots of fun! Click this link to learn more about this event.

Hershey Horticulture Society

Upcoming Events

Monday, Sept. 9, 1:00 pm

Join them for “Great Gardens of the World,” presented by Andrew Bunting, VP of the PA Horticultural Society, at Brownstone Lodge, 215 W. Governor Rd, Hershey. No pre-registration is required, and the event is free and open to the public. Click the website for details.

Saturday, Sept. 28, 7:30 am

Check out the "Fall Plant Sale" at Brownstone Lodge, 215 W. Governor Rd, Hershey. It's a free event and open to the public. Click the website for details.

Charity Pickleball Tournament

Saturday, Sept. 14, 9:00 am

The Hershey High School Baseball Booster Club proudly presents an exciting pickleball tournament: the HERSHEY Paddle Battle! This event aims to raise funds for essential equipment and upgrades for their team. Join them for a day of competitive fun, with men's and women's doubles divisions available for adults 18 and over. All skill levels are welcome. Take advantage of this opportunity to support our local athletes while enjoying the thrilling sport of pickleball. Please click the link for more detailed information and to register!

Hershey Symphony

Saturday, Sept. 14, 7:30 pm

The Hershey Symphony Orchestra proudly announces its 56th season, with "Romantic Reveries". The season kicks off on Saturday, September 14, at 7:30 pm. Please see season tickets and event information; visit the link!

Penn State Health

Discover the latest advances in hernia treatments, as well as causes, symptoms, and risk factors. Dr. Wayne Chang, a minimally invasive surgeon at Penn State Health, is hosting a free hernia Q&A. Attendees can learn about what causes hernias when surgery is appropriate, how hernias are repaired, and how minimally invasive surgery can shorten recovery time. Consider attending the session on Saturday, September 28, from 10 am to 12:00 pm at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center Auditorium, 503 N. 21st Street, Camp Hill, PA. To register, click the link, or call 1-800-243-1455, option 3.

18th Annual Soup-off

Saturday, Sept. 28, 11:00 am

Join us for the 18th Annual Soup-Off on Saturday, September 28, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM! This beloved community event, proudly hosted by the Hershey Partnership, supports our dedicated Hershey Volunteer Fire Company. Get ready to savor an incredible array of soups lovingly crafted by 20 to 40 talented cooks from our community. It’s a day filled with warmth, flavor, and the spirit of giving back. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this local tradition! For details on tickets and events, click the link.

Jackie Lithgow Foundation: 3rd Annual 5k, Walk, Run, Roll at Shank Park

The Jackie Lithgow Foundation returns with the 3rd Annual Walk, Run, Roll. This unique event is open to everyone regardless of fitness level, age, or physical abilities and will take place at Shank Park, Hummelstown. For details on this event, check the website or click the link.

We are excited to share upcoming events with you as part of our commitment to keeping our community informed and engaged. By clicking on the links below, you can access all the details about local church event(s), including their date, time, and location. We invite you to explore their websites and find events that interest you. Whatever you're looking for, there's something for everyone. Stay connected and be a part of our vibrant and welcoming community!

Stoverdale United Methodist Church

Food Drive, Saturday, September 14, 9:00 am

Are you looking for a job opportunity with the Township of Derry? We've got you covered! Our employment page features current job openings with detailed descriptions and requirements. Whether looking for a full-time or part-time job, you can find all the information on our website.

Join our team and make a difference in the Township of Derry community!

Derry Township Community Center

Lifeguard (Part-time)

Derry Township Police Department

Community Service Officer

School Crossing Guard

Derry Township Public Works Department

Seasonal Laborer (Part-time)