HANOVER BOROUGH NEWSLETTER

 HANOVER
BOROUGH
44 Frederick Street
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-3877
NEWSLETTER
May 2014
HANOVER BOROUGH ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor
Ben Adams
First Ward Council
Kimberly Griffin
Gerald Funke
William W. Reichart III
John Gerken
Robert J. Marcoccio
Henry McLin
Raye Morris
Bernard (Sonny) Eline
Sylvia Yingling
James A. Roth
Second Ward Council
Third Ward Council
Fourth Ward Council
Fifth Ward Council
HANOVER BOROUGH ADMINISTRATORS
Borough Manager
Chief of Police
Fire Chief
Barbara A. Krebs
Dwayne Smith
Jan Cromer
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 visi ng the borough website www.hanoverboroughyorkcountypa.info and click on the Community Links then the Code Red Community No fica on icon. Those without internet access may call the borough office 637‐3877 Monday through Friday between 8:00AM and 4:30PM to supply their informa on over the phone. You may select to receive the informa on by phone, text message or email. The Borough uses CodeRed, a mass no fica on system, to inform residents of emergency and general no fica ons. The data collected is not shared with any one else. The system ensures we are ge ng mely, informa ve alerts out to our residents to keep them aware of the latest events that are impac ng the community. FOR AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES: For Public Safety, Police or Fire call 911. For Water call 476‐2712. For Sewer Emergencies needing immediate a en on call 674‐2714 or 476‐2708. HANOVER BOROUGH MEETING SCHEDULE 2014
In accordance with Act 175 of 1974, the open mee ng act, commonly re‐
ferred to as the “Sunshine Bill”, the following public mee ngs of the below listed boards or commissions of The Borough of Hanover will be scheduled for the 2014 calendar year. All mee ngs will be held at 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania unless otherwise noted: Hanover Borough Council 7:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber Monday, January 6th at 5:30 PM for Reorganiza on; Fourth Wednesday 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 October at 7:00 PM; Fourth Tuesday of November and December at 7:00 PM. Police Pension Commi ee 11:00 AM Hanover Borough Caucus Room #2 Tuesdays, January 14th, April 8th, July 8th and October 14th, 2014. Planning Commission & Commi ee 7:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber The second Wednesday of January and First Wednesday of every month from February through December in 2014. Recrea on Board 5:30 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber Fourth Thursday January through September; Third Thursday in October; no mee ngs in November & December. Zoning Hearing Board: 7:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber Third Monday January through November; no mee ng in December. Library Board of Governors: 4:00 PM Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover’s Public Library, 2 Library Place, Hanover, PA Second Thursday of every month in 2014. Finance Commi ee: 7:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Chamber Third Wednesday of every month in 2014. Shade Tree Commission: 9:00 AM Hanover Borough Municipal Building First Monday of every month in 2014; except September which shall be the second Monday; no mee ngs in July or De‐
cember. The above mee ngs as listed, are intended to be open public mee ngs to any and all items of business which might be brought before the appropriate public body at the mee ng. All interested persons are invited to a end same. CURBSIDE—RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING 2014 Recycling Curbside Pick Up Dates MAY
Mon. 19
Tues. 20
Thurs. 22
Fri. 23
JUNE
Mon. 23
Tues. 24
Thurs. 26
Fri. 27
JULY
Mon. 21
Tues. 22
Thurs. 24
Fri. 25
AUGUST
Mon. 25
Tues. 26
Thurs. 28
Fri. 29
SEPTEMBER
Mon. 22
Tues. 23
Thurs. 25
Fri. 26
OCTOBER
Mon. 20
Tues. 21
Thurs. 23
Fri. 24
NOVEMBER
Mon. 17
Tues. 18
Thurs. 20
Fri. 21
DECEMBER
Mon. 15
Tues. 16
Thurs. 18
Fri. 19
Reminder A different truck will collect each recyclable separately at a different me 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
Recycling Center will continue to accept recyclable items including clear & colored glass,
quality paper, magazines & phone books
Tex le 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 for 760 pounds or less
All appliances with Freon:
$30.00 per item
Not accepted items: Propane bottles, antifreeze, motor oil or car batteries,
telephone poles, railroad ties or lumber over 8 feet in length, anything
computer-related and televisions
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 632-3939
to schedule a special trash pickup.
Garden Waste Collec on Garden and leaf waste will be picked up with your recyclables
during May & October on your regular pick-up day:
Monday, May 19th
Monday, Oct. 20th
Tuesday, May 20th
Tuesday, Oct. 21st
Thursday, May 22nd
Thursday, Oct. 23rd
Friday, May 23rd
Friday, Oct. 24th
*PLEASE PLACE GARDEN LEAF WASTE STICKER ON
BAGS—BAGS CONTAINING ROCKS, GRASS, TREE
LIMBS OR GROUND WILL NOT BE COLLECTED*
Electronics Recycling Located behind the Penn Township Office
Rear Wayne Avenue on Heights Avenue
Mon-Fri 8-4:15 PM/Saturdays 8-3 PM
Now accepting tv’s, computer & monitors, desk tops, laptops,
keyboards, mouse, printers.
TEN REASONS TO RECYCLE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. GOOD FOR OUR ECONOMY American companies rely on recycling programs to provide the raw materials they need to make products. CREATES JOBS Recycling in the US is a $236 billion a year industry. More than 56,000 recycling and reuse enterprises employ 1.1 million workers na onwide. REDUCES WASTE The average American discards 7 1/2 pounds of garbage every day. Most of this garbage goes into landfills, where it’s compacted and buried. GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Recycling requires far less energy, uses fewer natural resources, and keeps waste from piling up in landfills. SAVES ENERGY Recycling offers significant energy savings over manufacturing with virgin materials. Manufacturing with recycled aluminum cans uses 95% less energy. RECYCLING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS Teaching our youth recycling prac ces now, ensures that our environment will be improved for all future genera ons. PREVENTS GLOBAL WARMING In 2000, recycling of solid waste prevented the release of 32.9 million metric tons of carbon equivalent (MMTCE ‐ the unit of measure for green house gasses) into the air. REDUCES WATER POLLUTION Making goods from recycled materials generates far less water pollu on than manufacturing from virgin materials. PROTECTS WILDLIFE Using recycled materials reduces the damage to forests, wetlands, rivers and other places essen al to wildlife. CREATES NEW DEMAND Recycling and buying recycling products creates demand for more recycled products, decreasing waste and helping our economy. WHAT DO I GET FOR MY REFUSE SERVICE FEES Weekly garbage collec on. Once a month curbside pickup of recyclables Fall leaf collec on un l all leaves are collected Garden leaf waste collec on in May and October. Free collec on of storm tree damage such as downed limbs, brush, and wood. Free collec on of Christmas trees. Use of Hanover’s Recycling Center to take clear glass bo les, green glass bo les, and brown glass bo les, magazines, and quality paper. Street sweeping begins mid‐ March and runs thru the end of December, weather permi ng from 5:00 AM un l 1:00 PM. Routes for the sweeping are based on your garbage collec on with the excep on of State routes and the Square quadrants which are swept on Wednesdays. For Effec ve Street sweeping please have cars off the street during those mes. Storm water drainage drop cleaning. Collec on of li er and public refuse containers at parks, playgrounds, and the square. Collec on of road kill carcasses within the Borough. Access to “special” pickups for extra refuse, property cleanups, or large items such as furniture, ma resses, box springs, and appliances. Access to the Transfer Sta on to dispose of your own large items and construc on waste such as roof shingles, wallboard, sinks, and commodes. Disposal of res without rims, empty paint cans, and appliances as refuse. 2 Library Place,, Hanover, PA 17331 632‐5183 www.guthrielibrary.org The Guthrie Memorial Library‐Hanover's Public Library is burs ng with new energy as our children's library has been returned to the second floor and the children's and adult’s services staffs are planning for the Summer Reading Club. Your library card is your avenue to lots of great books, programs and informa on. You can plan your next physical adventure by reading our travel books and children can have their own books as the planning for your vaca on con nues. We also have books that detail the adventures of people from the past such as Sir. Edmund Hillary who climbed Mt. Everest. We have computers for public access on all three levels. The hours of the library are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00AM to 8:00PM and on Friday and Saturday 10:00AM to 5:00PM, and from July through Labor Day Saturday hours are 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Library cards are free to residents of the greater Hanover area living in York County. The library holds various programs throughout the year, many of which are free but some have a fee connected to them. Our Friends group plans many of the programs and supports the library in various ways. They support the Children's Summer Reading Club with bingos, and other fund raising opportuni es. To become a part of the Friends of the Library, please contact us. Pa y Mountjoy will present a program on "The origin of the PA barn" on May 19th at 6:30 pm. There is no charge for this program but dona ons are always appreciated. The 3rd annual Summer Sols ce will be held on the roof from 7:00PM to 11:00PM on Saturday, June 21st. There will be music, a gourmet feast catered by La Cucina, raffles to bid on and a silent auc on. Tickets are $50.00 a person and may be purchased at the main desk a er May 1st. Your public library staff is always ready to help you find a book, use the computers or direct you to the latest program. Our staff are knowledgeable and very approachable. Please come in and check us out soon! MORNING LEAGUE INSTRUCTIONAL BASEBALL
Monday—Thursday beginning June 17th
The program runs for approximately 7 weeks
BOYS: Monday & Wednesdays 8:30 AM—10:30 AM
GIRLS: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
Sign up at Hanover Borough Office
ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES ARE BACK!
NO CLASS MINIMUM &
NO PRE-REGISTRATION! $3.00/CLASS—
paid to instructor at time of each class
WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:00—8:00 PM Through, June 5, 2014 at the Hanover Street Elementary School Gymnasium Monday-Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM (717-637-3877)
COST: $10.00 for Hanover Borough & Penn Township Residents
and $12.50 for all other municipalities
Ages 6, 7 & 8 are accepted
INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne Hafner, Certified Zumba Instructor BRING A FRIEND PROMOTION:
One free class to anyone who brings a
friend
(one time only)
Best value in the area!
HANOVER PLAYGROUNDS
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM
We would like to invite anyone in the Hanover Area this summer to join
us at our parks for clean, safe summer
FUN!
We will be running organized park sessions, supervised by playground staff
members. These parks are open to ALL, free of charge! This program will start
June 9th and run through August 1st. Playground Staff will be at each of our
facilities from 9-11:30 a.m. and from 6-8:30 p.m. through the week. Borough
Playgrounds include:
Elm Avenue
Wirt Park
Baer Avenue
West Hanover Street
DeGuy Avenue
Washington Street
Myers Memorial
Hanover Street
***OPEN TO ALL SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN***
HAPPENINGS IN HANOVER
Saturday, May 10th:
Chalk-It-Up Hanover—rain date Saturday, May 17th
Center Square & one block out
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM—sponsored by
Hanover Area Chamber
of Commerce (717) 637-6130
Friday July 4th:
Liberty Day Celebration
At Moul Field
Recreation Complex
All day events & family fun
Fireworks 9:30 PM
Saturday, July 26th:
Hanover Dutch Days
At Center Square—enjoy family
fun & good food 8AM to 4PM
Sunday, August. 31st: Hanover Chili Cookoff
At Good Field Forney Avenue
11AM to 5PM
www.hanoverchilicookoff.com 2013/2014
WINTER STORM SEASON
There were a total of eighteen (18) snow storms for the winter 2013-2014.
Our crews spent sixteen (16) total days plowing sixty (60) miles of streets and
numerous parking lots. Thirty-seven (37) days were spent treating streets
with salt and anti-skid material. Employees from other departments pitched in
to help where needed. There were twenty (20) water main breaks that
occurred during the winter that were quickly repaired by our dedicated Water
Department employees. Water Department employees also assisted the Public
Works Department by plowing the Borough’s thirty (30) miles of alleys. Our
Public Works Crews worked diligently to keep up with garbage collection,
snow plowing, ice storm clean up, and tree damage clean up, as well as
clearing storm drops in anticipation of melting snow and potential flooding.
This winter has placed a tremendous financial and physical burden on our
community, and we will continue to strive to do our best to serve our citizens
during severe weather. The total cost associated with this winter’s storms was
in excess of $206,000. Due to the severity of the numerous snow storms and
the accumulation, the snow emergency of the last snow storm was kept in
effect for safety and to allow the narrow streets to remain passable. A reminder
that The Borough has no control over the Declaration of Snow Emergencies by
the Commonwealth on State routes that flow through the Borough. We
sincerely appreciate the cooperation and patience of our citizens during this
long and severe winter.
Our
P ubl ic
Work s
Department
applies
deicing material which is
a mix of anti-skid and
rock salt when police
determine streets are
hazardous for travel which includes all intersections and approaches. State
roads receive additional treatment between intersections. Plowing commences
when the snow depth renders deicing materials ineffective. The plowing of
alleys is addressed after street plowing has been completed. Alleys are plowed
to assist vehicular travel, not to clear them of snow.
Hanover’s Farmers Market
Locally grown produce, baked goods & wonderful gift ideas from handmade
crafts to fresh cut flowers.
Visit a true historic Farmer’s Market and enjoy an old-fashioned tradition!
Saturdays 6AM—12:00 Noon
210 East Chestnut Street
632-1353
Current Market Vendors List
Produce Vendors
Miscellaneous
Michael Blank
Tracy Bollinger—Florist/Jewelry
McGregor Gardens
Christopher Cringles (Arter)-Lighting & Clock Repairs
David & Martha Tuckey
Deborah’s Angels II-Antique/Homemade Items
Kevin & Sherri Tuckey
Stephanie Galford– My Favorite Pet Shop
Dave Klug & Bob Rill-Vitamins &Supplements
Crafts & Home Décor
Marburg Estate Winery
Jill DeHoff
Mary Myers—Tea, Accessories & Crafts
Carol Hetrick
Melissa Lawver—The Painted Nest –Coffee
Jane Poole
Organizations
Marion Powell
Eichelberger Center
Laura Smith
Historical Society
Charlotte Worley
The Golden Dragon Restaurant
Hughes Snack Bar
Hughes’ Deli
The Pretzel Lady
Moses Family Jerky/Hot Sauce
Baked Goods & Candies
Anna Mae Deiter
Aunt Bee’s Candies
J & J Crafts
Patty Sutherland
Prepared Foods
Byers Bakery
Harner’s Bakery
Meats
Hughes Meats
Nell’s Meats
HANOVER MARKET HOUSE
Source: Commemorative History of Bureau Affairs, 1976, Bruce Rebert
The Hanover Farmer’s Market is a little bit of living tradition. The Saturday tradition of “Market” recalls the days
of yesteryear when shopping was a pleasure, not a chore. The Hanover Market House flavors your morning with
diverse local products.
HISTORY: The quality minded shopper has, since 1815, delighted in the Market. The Market House has been at its
current location at 210 East Chestnut Street since 1933.
THE SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA: The ambiance of the building frames a contemporary and pleasant place to
shop. The aroma of fresh-baked good and glowing vitality of quality meats, vegetables, fish and fruits remains the
staple crop for market day. Amidst the fine edibles is an incredibly clever array of local crafts and unique
merchandise displayed with the character and enchantment of Hanover’s Germanic heritage.
STEP BACK IN TIME AND ENJOY THE WAY A MARKET USED TO BE!
Moul Field Events
VNA Hospice Remembrance 5K Race
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Call 637-1227 for more information
6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
2nd Annual Cupcake Classic - YWCA
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Call 637-2125 for more information
6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
HANOVER BOROUGH
SHADE TREE
COMMISSION
On January 28, 1966 the Council of the Borough of Hanover created a Shade Tree Commission,
whose primary responsibilities include the placement of new street trees, recommending desirable
varieties, overseeing trimming and maintaining existing street trees, and removing undesirable or
diseased trees. Currently the Borough of Hanover maintains approximately 1,500 trees along public
greenways and parks.
The Tree Commission is composed of three citizens appointed by the Borough Council for a term of
three years. In 2001, the Borough of Hanover was officially designated as a “Tree City USA” by the
National Arbor Day Foundation for the Shade Tree Commission’s continuing excellence in
management of tree maintenance and plantings within the Borough’s public right-of-ways and
public parks.
THE PERMIT SYSTEM
A permit shall be obtained before any tree is planted or removed in or along any public street or right
-of-way. A permit is also needed before any work for the care, pruning, removal, and trimming of any
tree in or up on the public streets is done. The purpose of the permit is to insure that acceptable trees
are planted, the placement of these meet Borough safety standards, and that the existing trees are
properly trimmed and maintained. Permits are available at the Borough Office in the Municipal
Building, 44 Frederick Street, or on the Hanover Borough website.
THE MISCONCEPTION OF “FLUSHABLE” WIPES
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Because many products claim to be “flushable” they cause unnecessary costs
and frustration to both municipalities and homeowners;
Even though the product may be flushable down the toilet, it could cause
blockages in sewer lines and subsequent backups which can easily be avoided
by properly disposing of wipes and other items in the trash.
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THINGS NOT TO FLUSH (THE ONLY MAN‐MADE PRODUCT THAT SAFELY FLUSHES IS TOILET PAPER): Band‐Aids – Made out of non‐biodegradable plas c. Toss them in the trash. Condoms – Bad news for sep c tanks and sewage treatment plants. Condoms gum up the works. Co on Balls & Q‐Tips – Contrary to popular opinion, these don’t magically break down once flushed. They gather together, eventually clogging pipes. Food – Compost or trash it. Food can clump together and cause clogs. Facial Cleaning Pads – Thicker than toilet paper and thus can cause problems. Dental Floss – NOT biodegradable. Will wrap around small clogs to make them even bigger. Hair – Clogs pipes in no me. You know how you constantly have to unclog your drain because of the hair in it? Imagine that, but on a much larger scale. Dirt – Dump it outside, not in the toilet. Dryer Sheets – Made out of synthe c materials, not biodegradable. Prescrip on Medicines – Destroys bacteria and contaminates groundwater. Bring meds back to pharmacies for disposal. Grease & Fat – Congeals once it cools down, filling pipes with a solid mass that blocks pipes. Pes cides – Destroys the good bacteria used to break down waste at treatment plants. Baby Wipes – Too thick, can cause clogs. Cleaning Wipes – Di o. Disposable diapers – Disposable diapers are made out of plas c. Throw them in the trash if you have to use them. Cat Li er – Would you pour sand in your toilet? This is basically the same thing. Tampons and Pads – Trash can is best here. These items are too thick for toilet plumbing. Chewing Gum – Can literally gum up the works. Nail Polish & Remover – Toxic. Dead Pet Goldfish – Not necessarily bad, but can cause problems with clogging. Cosme cs – Poten ally toxic and harmful to wastewater treatment plants and sep c systems. Paper Towels – Do not break down like toilet paper. Too thick for plumbing pipes. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
The Allied Veterans Council of Hanover will hold the
Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2014.
Formation at 7:30 AM—Parade starts at 8:30 AM
Parking restricted the entire parade route. Street
re-opening at 10:30 AM.
The parade will form at Carlisle Street near Third Street
and Library Place and commence to Baltimore Street to
Mount Olivet Cemetery.