WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP, 7171 Allentown Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA  17112
OFFICE - 717-652-4841    FAX - 717-652-8158

BACK TO HOME PAGE

 

 
Welcome
to the West Hanover Township community website.  This website has been developed as a service to the citizens of the Township with internet access.  The information is arranged to provide quick and convenient access to information regarding Township operations, local activities, programs, Harrisburg area resources, and other pertinent information about West Hanover Township and area community.  

Every effort has been made to provide the most up-to-date and accurate information.  If you find that you need more detailed information, the Township staff is available to assist you.  

Some of the internet links on the pages of this site lead to resources and content that is outside the control of West Hanover Township.  These links should not be construed to be an endorsement by the Township in any way, but instead suggestions of potentially useful information for the user.  The Township is not responsible for the content at any other websites.

If you have questions regarding the content of this site, please contact the Township Municipal Building or the appropriate contact listed.  The Township general telephone number is (717) 652-4841.
    
Township Meetings


Unless otherwise notified via public notice, all Township Board and Commission meetings are held at the Township Municipal Building located at 7171 Allentown Boulevard.  The Township building is handicapped accessible.  If you do need special assistance, please contact the Township.
CLICK HERE - for Meeting Schedule Information

  
Township Code
On-line


The General Code for West Hanover Township is available online.  Click the link below.  If you need additional assistance, please contact the Township and the appropriate staff member will be able to assist you.

TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES ONLINE

 

Complaint/
Request for Service Form


General complaints regarding alleged Township code violations and other requests for inspection or service should be submitted in writing to the Township.  Please use the Inspection/Complaint Form at the link below, or see the Code Enforcement page for more information.
COMPLAINT FORM LINK

 
Volunteering & Getting Involved


West Hanover Township has a variety of committees, boards and special task forces comprised of citizen volunteers.  To better facilitate locating volunteer minded citizens, the Township maintains a "Volunteer Resources" file for all individuals interested and willing to serve the Township.  Click on the link below, complete the Volunteer Position Application and get involved!

VOLUNTEER POSITION APPLICATION 

 

     
Special Announcements, Updates & Press Releases

ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFO

Flooding Assistance Information for Dauphin County - Individual Assistance
 

Park and Recreation Program Updates - Click on Catalog Link


Compost Center Changes - Grass Will Not be Accepted at the Compost Center
  

Pennsylvania Pandemic Preparedness Website
 

T
ownship Rain Garden Project Underway
 
Q & A Regarding the Emergency and Municipal Services Tax (EMST) 
  

Scenic West Hanover III - Click Here for Contest Brochure

 

PA State Health Department Announces Potassium Iodide to be Distributed for Residents Who Live Near State's Five Nuclear Facilities
 
 
  

Elected Officials, Appointed Officials, Township Departments & Services

 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Township Manager

Administration & Records

Township Engineer

Park & Recreation

Planning and Zoning

Building Code Administration

Code Enforcement

Fire Marshal

  

Public Works

Emergency Management Coordination

Senior Citizen Van - "The Gopher"

Tax Collector

District Justice

West Hanover Fire Police

 

Appointed Boards, Commissions & Committees

Environmental Advisory Council

Park and Recreation Board

Planning Commission

Public Safety Advisory Board

Water and Sewer Authority

Building Code Board of Appeals

Zoning Hearing Board

Vacancy Board

 

 

 

Frequently Requested Township Information

 
Emergencies
Police and Fire Emergencies - CALL 911

 

Township Newsletter (Archives)

Frequent Questions ???

Residential Waste and Recycling Info

Township Building Location Map

Important Telephone Numbers

Meeting Minutes for Boards and Commissions

Organizational Chart for General Government

2006 Township Budget

Township "Forms Catalog"

Park and Recreation Program Catalog - Events, Trips, Programs, Etc.

West Hanover Township - Storm water Information Portal

Employment Opportunities

Township "Open Records" Policy

Voter Registration/ Election Information

West Nile Virus - Tips for Home Controls

Environmental Resources and Info?

Dauphin County Conservation District Erosion and Sedimentation Control Forms in Information

Pet Licensing

Commuter Services (Car Pooling)


 

Other Information & Community Links

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Information

West Hanover Fire Company #1

Pennsylvania State Police

South Central Emergency Medical Services

Call Before You Dig - PA One Call

National Weather Service - State College, PA Office

PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)

 

SERVICES

Waste Management, Inc.

Pennsylvania American Water Company

PPL Corporation (electric service)

Comcast Cable

UGI Utilities, Inc.

 

CIVIC, CULTURAL, RECREATION, EDUCATION

West Hanover Township Historical Society

West Hanover Lions Club

Central Dauphin School District

The Manada Conservancy

The Swatara Creek Watershed Association

Mountain View Pool

West Hanover Baseball/Softball Association

Whitaker Center for Science and Arts

Allied Arts Fund

United Way of the Capital Region

Giant Center

Hershey Theatre

Dauphin Dog Training Club

Chesapeake Bay "Businesses for the Bay" Program

Modern Transit Partnership

Boy Scouting - Keystone Area Council

 

GOVERNMENT

Commonwealth of PA

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission

"Connections" - Guide to Public Transportation - Harrisburg Metro Area

Dauphin County Main Website

Dauphin County Library System

Dauphin County Parks

Dauphin County Cooperative Extension Service

Dauphin County Crime Stoppers - Most Wanted List

PA Department of Health

Capital Tax Collection Bureau (EIT)

PENNDOT

 
BUSINESS

Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce &  CREDC

US Small Business Administration

  

NOTICE TO USERS:  This website is edited by the Township Manager, staff and volunteers serving the community.  The site is published to the web independently by West Hanover Township.  This website has been created and is maintained for the informational benefit, enjoyment and use by residents of West Hanover Township having internet access and others interested in the community.  Statements of fact and opinions expressed on the website or links by authors other than Township staff and officers are the responsibilities of the authors only, and do not necessarily represent those of officers and staff of West Hanover Township.  All articles and information pieces, unless otherwise noted, have been written and edited by the Township Manager and staff.  Meeting minutes from the respective boards and commissions are posted following their official approval.  Publication of advertising on this site does not imply endorsement of products advertised or statements contained in such advertising by West Hanover Township.

 

Hit Counter
 

 

last updated June, 2008