CURRENT NEWS FOR PEQUEA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
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NOTICE
A public hearing of the Pequea Township Board of Supervisors will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. relative to the following proposed ordinance after which the same ordinance shall be acted upon by the Board at its regular meeting immediately thereafter at 7:00 p.m. The public hearing will be conducted at the Pequea Township Building, located at 1028 Millwood Road, Willow Street, PA 17584.
The full text of the proposed ordinance may be examined without charge and copies obtained for a price no greater than the cost thereof during regular business hours at the Pequea Township Building, located at 1028 Millwood Road, Willow Street, PA 17584. A copy was also provided to this publishing newspaper. All interested parties are urged to attend the hearing as set forth herein.
If you are a person with a disability and require an auxiliary aide, service, or other accommodation to participate, please contact Pequea Township at (717) 464-2322 to discuss how your needs may be best accommodated.
A summary of the Ordinance is set forth below:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PEQUEA TOWNSHIP SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, SECTION 408.1.A.1, 408.1.A.2, AND 408.1.C.1.c RELATIVE TO WATER SERVICE FEASIBILITY REPORT AND PROVIDING FOR A NEW SECTION 408.5 ADDRESSING AQUIFIER TEST; REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Michael J. Pykosh
Solicitor for Pequea Township
DRAFT SALDO ordinance amendment
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OPEN POSITION
Pequea Township currently has a position opening for Roadmaster. The Roadmaster must be able to coordinate all road crew functions including: perform road repairs, storm water repairs, snow removal and equipment maintenance. CDL license is required. Excellent benefits including: Medical, Dental, Eye and 100% of Retirement Contribution. EOE. Send or deliver your resume to: Pequea Township, 1028 Millwood Rd., Willow Street, PA 17584 or by email at: office@pequeatwp.org Faxes accepted: 717-464-4098
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We have Silver Mine Park ball caps available to purchase at the Pequea Township Municipal Building for $20.00. All proceeds will go towards funding the park grounds care.
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National Night Out (NNO) will be held this year on August 6, 2024 from 6-8pm at the West Willow Fire Department. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Dennis or Louanne Harding at sea23ray@comcast.net
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Poplar Grove Trail at Silver Mine Park is closed until further notice, due to construction taking place. PPL is replacing their high voltage towers and lines in that area. It is unknown how long the project is expected to take. The trail will reopen once PPL has completed the project. Thanks for your cooperation!
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The Township Office does have the small green recycle boxes available for residents if you need one.
CLick here to see the 2023 NNO Pictures Collage
Road Work Notice:
Thanks for your patience and support!
Click here to see the 2/15/24 Radon Level results for Zip Code 17584
The new Salt Shed is complete!….CLICK here to see it!
National Flood Insurance Program
The summer of 2018 saw significant flooding in areas that are in flood plains. Anyone can purchase flood insurance for situations just like what we experienced. Check out the link below:
Help Burst those Flood Insurance Myths
Recycle Right Lancaster
Click on this link to view LCSWMA Resident’s Guide
When transporting waste, all commercial and residential customers must secure open loads with a tarp. Click here to see LCSWMA’s friendly reminder about tarps on open loads
Click here to understand why-from LCSWMA Why is my trash fee going up?
LCSWMA recently announced new guidelines for curbside recycling in Lancaster County. They’re asking residents to place ONLY the Big 4 in their bins. Click on this link to read about Recycle Right Lancaster
Please feel free to stop at the Township Office and pick up a free recycling bin.
Lancaster EMS (LEMSA)
Lancaster EMS provides primary ambulance service for Pequea Township.
Click on the link to learn more about LEMSA OR Find Lancaster EMS on Facebook.
Sewage Act 537 Plan
Pequea Township is mandated to follow Act 537 Sewage. Please check out our Important Contacts page where we have a list of registered pumpers to choose from. Refer to our Ordinances & Resolutions page regarding Ordinance 193-2016.
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