SAFE HARBOR TRESTLE BRIDGE UPDATE In the last newsletter we informed Township residents of the plan to rehabilitate the Safe Harbor Trestle Bridge - a $7.6 million project. We are happy to report that the COVID-19 pandemic did not push back the start of construction for the bridge. In fact, the bridge is currently out for bids and the projects may be awarded in July 2020. The plan is for construction to begin shortly after that with a comple- tion and open date towards the end of 2021. This project is a massive under- taking for the Township and we thank you for the individual and business contributions that have allowed this dream to become possible. (continued on pg. 6) SUMMER 2020 Vol. 29 / No. 2 NEWSLETTER For the Residents of Manor Township Free PPE/COVID Supply Kits ...... 2 Zoning Corner ............................ 2 The Cookie Nook ....................... 2 Bicycle & Helmet Safety ........... 3 National Night Out ..................... 3 Cardboard Dumpsters ............... 3 Township Curfew ...................... 4 Blue Rock Fire Rescue .............. 4 Upcoming Dates to Remember ............................. 4 POLLUTANT REDUCTION PLAN Manor Township is bounded by the Susquehanna and Conestoga rivers. Also, the Little Conestoga Creek and the West Branch of the Little Conestoga Creek along with numerous streams flow through the Township. As part of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System townships are responsible to reduce the amount of pollution entering the waters of the Commonwealth. Over the course of five years, which began in 2018, the township must reduce the amount of pollutant loads. The reductions required include 80,061 pounds of sediment, 52 pounds of phosphorus, and 175 pounds of nitrogen per year. To reach these goals the Public Works Department will create, and refine existing storm water features called BMP s. In 2019, the department converted an unmaintained detention basin along Williamsburg Road into a bio-retention basin. The conversion of the basin required the township to expand the former basin to be able to hold more storm water. An orifice plate was placed over the discharge pipe to slow the rate of the storm water. The bottom of the basin was excavated to remove the existing soil. The soil was replaced with a mixture of leaf compost, sand, and seeded with a special mixture of grass to help filter sediment. This mixture will allow more water to be absorbed into the ground water which greatly reduces the amount of runoff. In 2020, the township has planned to convert another detention basin in the same neighborhood behind Monticello Lane. T hank You! During this difficult time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Manor Township Board of Supervisors would like to extend a big thank you to the community and residents of Manor Township. We know many of you serve in capacities that put you in close proximity to the virus and you deserve our gratitude. This includes healthcare workers, firefighters, nurses, EMT’s and law enforcement to name only a few. Your service contributed to helping make Manor Township a safe place to live. Beyond that, the staff and admin- istration would like to express our appreciation to the many individuals, families and businesses for their generous contributions of lunches, food, snacks, flowers, masks, personal protective equipment and other signs of appreciation to our staff and specifically the police department. We sincerely appreciate your kindness shown during this time. Many municipalities are handling this pandemic in different ways but here at Manor we have tried our best to balance the needs of the public with safety. Some of the things we did are as follows: All offices stayed open and office hours stayed the same so that we were able to serve the daily needs of the public while also implementing some safer practices. Our parks remained opened but signs strongly discouraged people from using playground equipment. Bathrooms remained closed during the peak of new cases. Our police worked closely with other Lancaster County departments to limit contact with drivers when possible.
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SAFE HARBOR TRESTLE BRIDGE UPDATEIn the last newsletter we informed Township residents of the plan to
rehabilitate the Safe Harbor Trestle Bridge - a $7.6 million project. We arehappy to report that the COVID-19 pandemic did not push back the start of construction for the bridge. In fact, the bridge is currently out for bids andthe projects may be awarded in July 2020. The plan is for construction to begin shortly after that with a comple-tion and open date towards the end of 2021. This project is a massive under-taking for the Township and we thank you for the individual and businesscontributions that have allowed this dream to become possible.
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SUMMER 2020 Vol. 29 / No. 2
NEWSLETTER For the Residents of Manor Township
Free PPE/COVID Supply Kits ...... 2Zoning Corner ............................ 2The Cookie Nook ....................... 2Bicycle & Helmet Safety ........... 3National Night Out ..................... 3Cardboard Dumpsters ............... 3Township Curfew ...................... 4Blue Rock Fire Rescue .............. 4Upcoming Datesto Remember ............................. 4
POLLUTANT REDUCTION PLANManor Township is bounded by the Susquehanna and Conestoga rivers.
Also, the Little Conestoga Creek and the West Branch of the Little Conestoga Creek along with numerous streams fl ow through the Township. As part of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System townships are responsible to reduce the amount of pollution entering the waters of the Commonwealth.
Over the course of fi ve years, which began in 2018, the township must reduce the amount of pollutant loads. The reductions required include 80,061 pounds of sediment, 52 pounds of phosphorus, and 175 pounds of nitrogen per year.
To reach these goals the Public Works Department will create, and refi neexisting storm water features called BMP s. In 2019, the department converted
an unmaintained detention basin alongWilliamsburg Road into a bio-retention basin.The conversion of the basin required thetownship to expand the former basin to be able to hold more storm water. An orifi ce plate was placed over the discharge pipe to slow the rate of the storm water. The bottom of the basin was excavated to remove the existing soil. The soil was replaced with a mixture of leaf compost, sand, and seeded with a special mixture of grass to help fi lter sediment. This mixture will allow more water to be absorbed into the ground water which greatly reduces the amount of runoff.
In 2020, the township has planned to convert another detention basin in the same neighborhood behind Monticello Lane.
Thank You!During this difficult time of the
COVID-19 pandemic, the Manor Township Board of Supervisors would like to extend a big thank you to the community and residents of ManorTownship. We know many of youserve in capacities that put you in close proximity to the virus and you deserve our gratitude. This includes healthcare workers, fi refi ghters, nurses, EMT’s and law enforcement to name only a few. Your service contributed to helping make Manor Township a safe place to live.
Beyond that, the staff and admin-istration would like to express our appreciation to the many individuals,families and businesses for theirgenerous contributions of lunches, food, snacks, fl owers, masks, personalprotective equipment and other signsof appreciation to our staff andspecifically the police department.We sincerely appreciate your kindness shown during this time.
Many municipalities are handling this pandemic in different ways but here at Manor we have tried our best to balance the needs of the public with safety. Some of the things we did are as follows:
All offi ces stayed open and offi ce hours stayed the same so that we were able to serve the daily needs of the public while also implementing some safer practices.
Our parks remained opened but signs strongly discouraged people from using playground equipment. Bathrooms remained closed during the peak of new cases.
Our police worked closely with other Lancaster County departments to limit contact with drivers when possible.
ZONING CORNERGrass & Weeds Ordinance
Manor Township has a Grass & Weeds Ordinance that requires every person owning or occupying any property in the Township upon which grass or weeds in excess of six inches (6”) in height, MUST cut grass or weeds on or before the 1st of each month from May to October of each year. Exceptions include trees, shrubs, fl ower beds, gardens, vegetables, seasonal and ornamental grasses,wetlands, woodland areas within fi fteen feet (15’) of a stream or pond and land cultivated in crop production.
If you own property in the Township, make sure the grass and weeds on your property are mowed on a regular basis. If you have any questions, contact the Township offi ce at 717-397-4769.
Zoning/Building PermitsPermits are required before beginning all construction within the Township.
Zoning Permits are issued to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and Building Permits are issued to ensure compliance with he Uniform Construction Code (Pennsylvania State Construction Code). Also, please check if you have any deed restrictions and also check with your Home-Owners Association before applying for a permit, if applicable.
The cost of a zoning or building permit is determined according to the totalvalue of the construction or improvement. Permit applications are available at the Township offi ce or website at: www.manortwp.org. Typically, permit turnaround time is two weeks or less, so plan accordingly.
Items Not Permitted in the Right-of-WayHomeowners often have limited space to store materials on their property.
Although it may be a convenient spot to deliver items, storing or staging materials on the public street is NOT permitted. Even if it’s just for a couple of hours or for a day or two, the Township does not permit dumpsters, piles of mulch, stones, soil, or other materials to be placed on the street or in the right-of-way.
COMMUNITY INTEREST
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FREE PPE/COVIDSUPPLY KITS
Free PPE/COVID Supply Kits are now available to order for any businesses in our community with 100 or fewer employees. The link toorder is -- https://recoverylancaster.com/ppe/, and we hope you will share this through any means that you have to get the word out to the business community.
The kits are being funded through the CARES Act fundingthat the County received, which
was directed to this effort bythe County Commissioners. The Economic Development Company of Lancaster County and the LancasterChamber have worked with a varietyof partners to bring this together.The online ordering process is prettyeasy, and companies can receivereusable and disposable face masks, a touchless thermometer, handsanitizer, and disinfectant wipes - all of which is free to the company (including delivery). Quantities of each item are dependent upon the company’s industry and number of employees.
Please visit the above website or contact EDC of Lancaster for more information.
Economic DevelopmentCompany of Lancaster County
115 East King StreetLancaster, PA 17602
(717) 696-6222
PPE KITS AVAILABLE
If you would like to share a recipe that could be chosen to appear in our newsletter,please email complete recipe along with your name to [email protected].
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(Perfect for a Kids Activity)
Ingredients: Icing:1 cup sugar 1 cup 10X Sugar1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla2-1/2 cup fl our 1 teaspoon at a time of milk1/4 teaspoon salt (Do not make it too thin)3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/8 cup milkDirections:1. Preheat oven to 400° degrees. Spray cookie sheets with nonstick spray.2. Cream together butter and sugar. Add vanilla and egg and beat till fl uffy. 3. Sift fl our in separate bowl. Add salt, baking soda and baking powder to our and sift again. Add this alternately with milk to butter mixture.4. Chill overnight. Roll out to 1/4” thickness and cut into shapes. Place on
greased cookie sheet. Bake for 7-1/2 mins. Transfer to wire rack to cool.5. Cool completely and frost if desired. Yields about 3 dozen cookies.
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POLICE REPORT
Due To COVID-19 This Year
NATIONAL NIGHT OUTWill Be Held On
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Each year, on the fi rst Tuesday of the month in August, National Night Out is celebratednationally. National Night Out is an annualcommunity-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neigh-borhood camaraderie to make our neigh-borhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Manor Township in cooperation with the Millersville Borough and University Police, and East and West Hempfi eld Township Policewill host their National Night Out at Leisure Lanes, 3440 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, on October 6, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Participants from Blue Rock Fire Rescue, West Hempfi eld Township Police, East Hempfi eld Township Police, Millersville Borough Police, Millersville University Police, Manor TownshipPolice, Amtrak Police, Lancaster County Park Rangers, Lancaster County Coroner’s Offi ce,HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response,Morgan’s Towing, Cabbage Hill Towing, Patriot-St.Denis Towing, 96.1 WSOX Radio Station,and other local agencies will be there with information and free handouts for the public.
The night will feature food donations from the following sponsors: Kunzler’s, Turkey Hill, John Herr’s Market, Herr’s, Rita’s Ice, Scoop’s, and The Salvation Army. The public is invited and there is no fee. If you have anyquestions, contact Sergeant Kim Geyer [email protected] or Officer Trevor St. Clair at [email protected], or they can be reached via phone at 717-299-5231.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 20206:00 - 8:00 PM
LEISURE LANES PARKING LOT
POLICE � COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Bicycle Safety and Bicycle Helmets
There has been an increase in the number of bicycle riders with the current pandemic. Accordingto the National Highway TrafficSafety Administration, there were857 bicyclists killed in trafficcrashes in the United States in2018. Some of these accidents could have been avoided byfollowing the rules of the road.Bicycles (known as pedalcycles
in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code) are required to follow the same rules of the road as vehicles. This includes stopping at stop signs, riding on the right side of the roadway, and if riding at nighttime having refl ectors and lights, to name a few.
There is a law requiring the use of helmets by children who are under 12 years old. The vehicle code section 3510 (a) states that a person under 12 years of age shall not operate a pedalcycle or ride asa passenger on a pedalcycle unless the person is wearing a pedalcycle helmet meeting the standards of the American National Standards Institute, the American Society for Testing and Materials, the Snell Memorial Foundation’s Standards for Protective Headgear for Use in Bicycling or any other nationally recognized standard for pedalcycle helmet approval. Even though is it a law for children under 12, it is highly recommended to wear a helmet at any age.
For more information on bicycle safety you can go to:https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bicycle-safety
CARDBOARD COLLECTIONThe Township has established a drop-off collection
for Residential Corrugated Cardboard at the ManorTownship Administration Building located at 950 West FairwayDrive, Lancaster 17603. The site is for residential cardboard only. Businesses are encouraged to either use licensed haulers or take their cardboard directly to recycling vendors. Our program is not able to handle the volume of card-board generated by commercial users. For help in fi nding local vendors or making arrangements for your commercial cardboard, please feel free to contact our office at 717-397-4769. When dropping off cardboard, please follow these guidelines:
Corrugated cardboard ONLY, no cerealor shirt boxes or boxes of that type please.Boxes should be free of all food or othercontaminants. Please NO pizza or ice
cream boxes.Please fl atten the boxes so there is more
room in the containers.
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Blue Rock Fire Rescue is in need of volunteers to help in numerous capacities including fi refi ghters, administrative help, fi re police, technical rescue, collapse rescue and water rescue. If you would like to help, please stop by any of the following fi re stations to pick up an application. Our stations are located at:Station 1 (West Lancaster) ........................... 1697 Temple Avenue, LancasterStation 3 (Highville) ......................................... 3079 River Road, ConestogaStation 5 (Millersville)............................. 26 E. Charlotte Street, MillersvilleStation 7 (Washington Boro) ..........11 Charlestown Road, Washington Boro
We provide our members with the very best fi re protective gear and insurance and we pay for all of their training. Our modern fleet of vehicles includes4 pumpers, 1 rescue pumper, 1 heavy rescue, 3 tankers, 6 squads, 3 boats, 2 collapse rescue vehicles, 2 special operations trailers, an ATV and several other small multi-purpose vehicles.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL717-872-9345 OR VISIT US ONLINE
AT www.bluerockfire.com
MANOR TOWNSHIP UPCOMING PROGRAMMINGFull details of all programs can be found at www.manortwp.org or by calling 717-397-4769.
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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER:Friday, July 3 ................................................ 4th of July - Offi ces ClosedMonday, September 7................................... Labor Day - Offi ces ClosedTuesday, October 6th ................................................ National Night Out
Public meetings were (and are) able to be conducted following all CDC recommended guidelines.
While the pandemic has not yet ended, we continue to stay on top of these current issues to ensure we make wise decisions going forward. Thank you again for supporting us!
TOWNSHIP CURFEWManor Township Police Department
reminds kids and parents that the curfew is 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday. This includes driving without an adult or a work permit note that specifies their work times, in the vehicle.or a work permit note that specifiestheir work times, in the vehicle.
