The public is welcome to attend the Derry Township Board of Supervisors Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held in person at the Derry Township Administration Building, 600 Clearwater Road, Hershey, PA 17033.

The agenda will be available on the website.

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, there was no collection on Thursday, July 4. Thursday routes will be serviced on Friday, July 5, 2024, and Friday routes on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Please ensure your containers are set out the night before. Due to increased temperatures, WM has adapted its start time to one hour ahead of its regular time. It is very important to place your containers out the night before to ensure they are picked up. We appreciate your cooperation.

We remind residents that Hersheypark will host its Annual Fireworks Display on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 10:15 p.m. As they do each year, residents and guests can enjoy the view of the spectacular fireworks from outside the park (located just outside of Hersheypark)! The rides will close at 10:00 pm, but Hersheypark will still be open for guests to watch the fireworks inside the park and the parking lots. Please exercise caution and follow all safety guidelines when around or near fireworks. Let’s ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. To view other area locations to view fireworks, please click the link.

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.

The Township of Derry is planning to apply for free trees through the Tree Pennsylvania 2024 Fall Bareroot tree planting program. The Township would like to make these free trees available to homeowners in Derry Township for planting along the streets within the public right-of-way. If you are interested in this program, please contact Marisa Weldon, Public Works Department, at 717-533-2057, option 4. Please call on or before July 19th, 2024. Click the link for more detailed information.

On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Board of Supervisors meeting, Vice Chairwoman Natalie Nutt swore in our four newest Police Officers: Adam Humphrey, Austin Taylor, Trevor Myers, and Kyle Hoffman. Click the link to view a photo of our newest officers.

Saturday, July 6, 1:00 pm

Join Chess Club for a fun afternoon of chess. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Click the link for more details.

Tuesday, July 9, 3:00 pm

Join us in the Teen Space every Tuesday to hang out, mess around, and geek out! We have something different every week, including games, movies, art, anime, and more! Click the link for more details.

Board Game Night

Wednesday, July 10, 5:00 pm

Come to the library and play! Please bring your own game and some friends or try one of our new games! Click the link for more details.

Community Crochet Night

Wednesday, July 10, 6:00 pm

Spend the evening crocheting with Rita and other community crafters. Bring your current project, ask questions, build a community, and make something new! This is a free event for crocheters of all levels. It is appropriate for ages 12 and older. Click the link for more details.

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 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 at the library. This is a friendly, brisk walking group. Click REGISTER to sign up for this program.

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 10:15 am

Hershey's favorite Book Buddies return! Register here to be a Listener. Listeners are children ages 3 to 6 who are paired with tweens and teens for special small group and one-on-one story sharing. Click REGISTER to sign up for this program.

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 2:00 pm

Budding architects, engineers, and artists are invited to join us for LEGO^® Club this summer. We will share a gathering activity to set the meeting challenge before building. Don't forget to stop by the LEGO Museum to see our creations! Children ages 6+ are welcome to register for each meeting they would like to attend. Click REGISTER to sign up for this program.

Thursday, July 11, 2024, 6:00 pm

Join us at Cassel Vineyards to discuss The Nose by Nikolai Gogol. Make sure you are a few minutes early to grab a refreshment before we begin. Click REGISTER to sign up for this program.

The Leisure Pool will remain closed until mid-July for warranty repairs. We will notify everyone with an update on its reopening. Please reference our Competition and Outdoor Pool online schedules for availability. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation as we maintain the facility.

The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to present our Movies at Shank Park. Bring the whole family to enjoy a fun-filled, charming movie in the park featuring "DC League of Super-Pets" on Friday, July 12, 2024 (Rain Date, July 13). 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.

Learn valuable skills in a Karate class that is right for you. Classes for the next session start this week 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!

Tennis Summer Camps are back at the Derry Township Community Center! Camps are right around the corner, so register today!

Begins July 10^th

Introducing our Summer 3v3 Basketball League! All adults (18+ co-ed) are eligible to play. Gather your friends and create your team! Games start on July 10th. Visit this link for detailed information and to register today!

Begins July 15^th

Blast off! Join Fun4All for this exciting Cosmic Curiosity Space Camp from July 15th through 19th! Visit this link to find out more and register today!

Begins July 20^th

Join The Amazing Magi on July 20th for a fun Magic Workshop! You'll learn sleight-of-hand effects with cards, coins, paper, rope, and more! Don't miss out on a chance to wow friends and family with what you'll learn from this workshop. Click to register today!

Begins July 22^nd

This dynamic 4-week program helps young lifters, ages 12-17, improve their form and technique in squats, bench presses, and deadlifts. With personalized coaching and safe training methods, participants build foundational strength, refine lifting mechanics, and gain confidence. Each session includes hands-on instruction, individual feedback, and a workout plan to ensure steady improvement and prevent injuries. Whether new to powerlifting or looking to enhance skills, this clinic offers the ideal platform to lift smarter, stronger, and safer. Visit this link to find out more, and register today!

Begins July 29^th

From butter to bubble, crunchy to munchy, fluffy to floaty - we've got you and your tribe covered (in slime, that is!). Don't miss out on this Challenge Island's Bestselling Camp, Slime-topia, from July 29th - August 2nd! Visit this link to find out more, and register today!

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

Begins July 10^th

Join Joy of Sports every Wednesday for Summer Volleyball starting July 10th (July 17, 24, 31) from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Gelder Park, Hummelstown, for instruction, small games, and fun! It's open to everyone ages 8 to 14. If you would like details, view the link.

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Derry Township Community Cats is hosting a free TNVR clinic on July 10, 2024, to control the local cat population in our community. Future clinics are scheduled for August 14, September 11, and October 9. For questions or to learn more, contact them by phone, email, or website. Join us at the clinic!

Saturday, July 13, 6:00 pm

Downtown Hershey Association is sponsoring a free concert at Englewood Roasting Company in Hershey, starting at 6:00 pm, featuring Bobby Law and Gillian Smith. For more details and information, click the link.

Hershey Youth Flag Football (HYFFL) Registration is NOW OPEN for players ages of 8-12. Registration will close when 130 players (10 teams) are registered, or Aug 6, whichever comes first. Please complete a registration for each child playing. For cost and registration information, click the link to their website.