Township of Derry Derry Township has a population of 24,679, and was established in 1729. Derry became a part of Dauphin County in 1785. Derry Township is a Second Class Township governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected at-large for six-year terms. The Board of Supervisors is the governing body responsi- ble for maintaining a fiscally sound, healthy, safe community for the residents of Derry Township through executing legislation, creating policies, levying taxes, authorizing expenditures, and overseeing the man- agement of the Township. The Township's municipal services include public safety, public works, parks and recreation, community development, administration, the recycling center, and library services. Fire protection services are provid- ed by the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services are provided by the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. www.hersheyfire.org www.pennstatehershey.org Public Safety The Township of Derry’s Police Department has four platoons that respond to all reports and requests for service. The patrol officers work primarily from their cars in assigned patrol zones in the Township where foot patrols are required on each shift. The department is both state and nationally accredited, meeting the highest standards for professional policies, procedures, and conduct. In addition to patrol, the department has a traffic safety unit, criminal investigation, bicycle patrol, motorcycle partol, K-9 unit, a community ori- ented policing and problem solving unit, and its own emergency communications center. Recycling Center The Township operates a Recycling Center to supplement the curbside recycling program. The center provides an environmentally safe method for residents to dispose of items that are not collected curbside. Residents are rewarded for their recycling efforts by signing up at www.recyclebank.com. Recreation The Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation operates from the Recreation Center on Cocoa Avenue. The center provides instructional classes, a gymnasium, and indoor, 25-yard swimming pool with a diving well and a retractable dome that is opened in the summer, a 50-yard swimming pool with a 149’ water slide, a toddler wading pool, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, a softball field, a playground and a picnic area. Why live in Derry? Why live in Derry? It’s Just Sweeter Here!
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Township of DerryDerry Township has a population of 24,679, and was established in 1729. Derry became a part of DauphinCounty in 1785. Derry Township is a Second Class Township governed by a five-member Board ofSupervisors elected at-large for six-year terms. The Board of Supervisors is the governing body responsi-ble for maintaining a fiscally sound, healthy, safe community for the residents of Derry Township throughexecuting legislation, creating policies, levying taxes, authorizing expenditures, and overseeing the man-agement of the Township.
The Township's municipal services include public safety, public works, parks and recreation, communitydevelopment, administration, the recycling center, and library services. Fire protection services are provid-ed by the Hershey Volunteer Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services are provided by the PennState Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
www.hersheyfire.org www.pennstatehershey.org
Public SafetyThe Township of Derry’s Police Department has four platoons that respond to all reports and requests forservice. The patrol officers work primarily from their cars in assigned patrol zones in the Township wherefoot patrols are required on each shift. The department is both state and nationally accredited, meeting thehighest standards for professional policies, procedures, and conduct. In addition to patrol, the departmenthas a traffic safety unit, criminal investigation, bicycle patrol, motorcycle partol, K-9 unit, a community ori-ented policing and problem solving unit, and its own emergency communications center.
Recycling CenterThe Township operates a Recycling Center to supplement the curbsiderecycling program. The center provides an environmentally safemethod for residents to dispose of items that are not collected curbside.Residents are rewarded for their recycling efforts by signing up atwww.recyclebank.com.
RecreationThe Township of Derry Department of Parks and Recreation operatesfrom the Recreation Center on Cocoa Avenue. The center provides instructional classes, a gymnasium,and indoor, 25-yard swimming pool with a diving well and a retractable dome that is opened in the summer,a 50-yard swimming pool with a 149’ water slide, a toddler wading pool, tennis, basketball, and volleyballcourts, a softball field, a playground and a picnic area.
Why live in Derry?Why live in Derry?
It’s Just Sweeter Here!
ParksThe Township operates 9 public parks that provide a variety of amenities and a 13.5 mile bike and pedestri-an trail that travels from the eastern boundary of the Township to the western boundary. The trail providesa safe location for walking, jogging, biking, rollerblading, and access to neighborhoods, businesses andparks.
View the Township’s Park System Brochure and Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail Brochure under theResources section of the website.
Numerous special events are held throughout the year including a Memorial Day Observance and parade,Easter Egg Hunt, Fishing Derby, Winter Craft Show, Halloween Parade, Shank Park Halloween, Poolsidemovies, and Movies in the Parks.
Library ServicesThe Hershey Public Library has been an educational destination for the community since 1912. Located at701 Cocoa Avenue, the library provides an extensive menu of resources for self-directed education, class-es, research assistance, and enlightening experiences for all ages.Residents may utilize the library’s many options in person, online, byphone,or through social media. The staff of the Hershey Public Librarywelcomes new visitors, ready to give guidance in the selection of mate-rials, computer skills, or uso of online information. A library card is freeof charge to all Derry Township residents.
Derry Township School DistrictDerry Township offers outstanding educational opportunities with anaward-winning public school system, serving around 3,600 students. The district is located on HomesteadRoad on a 114-acre campus with five school buildings. The district boasts that all grade levels score con-sistently well-above state and national average assessments. The district has exemplary facilities, curricu-lum faculty, administrators, co-curricular and extra-curricular programs. Typically, 90% of D.T.S.D's gradu-ates pursue post-secondary education. Hershey High School has been recognized as one of the topschools in America.
Hershey Early Childhood Center Hershey Primary Hershey Middle School450 Rear Homestead Road Intermediate Elementary School 500 Homestead RoadHershey, PA 17033 450 Homestead Road Hershey, PA 17033717-531-2211 Hershey, PA 17033 717-531-2222
717-531-2277
Hershey High School Derry Township School 550 Homestead Road District AdministrationHershey, PA 17033 30 E. Granada Avenue531-2244 Hershey, PA 17033
717-534-2501
www.hershey.k12pa.us/
Boathouse ParkBoathouse Road
Gelder ParkGelder Park Drive
Brookside ParkChurch Road
Koons ParkSand Hill Road
Bullfrog Valley Park & PondBullfrog Valley Road
Palmdale ParkRt. 422 East
Cocoa Castle (playground)605 Cocoa Avenue
Shank ParkBullfrog Valley Road
Founders ParkHomestead Road
ChocolateTown ParkChocolate Avenue and Cocoa Avenue
Private SchoolsSt. Joan of Arc School Hershey Christian Academy Milton Hershey School329 West Areba Avenue 1525 Sand Hill Road 1201 Homestead LaneHershey, PA 17033 Hummelstown, PA 17036 Hershey, PA 17033717-533-2854 717-533-4900 717-520-2000www.school.stjoanhershey.org www.hersheychristian.org mhskids.org
Area Colleges and Universities
TaxesReal Estate County 6.876 mills
Township 1.988 millsSchool 18.1019 mills
25.8996
Occupation Township $250.00School District $250.00
$500.00
Earned Income Tax 1% on Income Earned (1/2% School ½% Township)
Local Service Tax $52 levied on those who are employed in the Township earning over $12,000 (The School District receives $5)
State Sales Tax 6% on non-essential items
State Government17th Congressional District15th Senatorial District106th Legislative District
Dixon University2986 North Second StreetHarrisburg, PA 17110717-720-4080
Dickinson CollegeP.O. Box 1773Carlisle, PA 170131-800-644-1773
Elizabethtown College1 Alpha DriveElizabethtown, PA 17022717-361-1400
Franklin and Marshall415 Harrisburg AvenueLancaster, PA 17603717-358-3911
Harrisburg AreaCommunity CollegeOne HACC DriveHarrisburg, PA 17110717-780-2300
Harrisburg University ofScience & Technology326 Market StreetHarrisburg, PA 17101717-901-5100
Lebanon Valley College101 College AvenueAnnville, PA 17003717-867-6100
Millersville University150 George StreetMillersville, PA 17551717-871-4636
Penn State - HarrisburgCampus777 West Harrisburg PikeMiddletown, PA 17057717-948-6000
Widener University3800 Vartan WayHarrisburg, PA 17106717-541-3900
U.S. Congressman Charlie Dent250 West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033
State RepresentativeThomas Mehaffie - 106th District250 West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033
U.S. Senator Patrick ToomeyUnited States Federal Building228 Walnut Street, Suite 1104Harrisburg, PA 17101
U.S. Senator Robert Casey383 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510
State SenatorJohn DiSanto - 15th DistrictSenate Box 203015352 Main CapitolHarrisburg, PA 17120
Pennsylvania GovernorGovernor Tom Wolf225 Main Capitol BuildingHarrisburg, PA 17120
Major EmployersPenn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Hershey FoodsHershey Entertainment and Resorts Milton Hershey SchoolDerry Township School District State Police Academy
Employment AgenciesSusan Graham Consulting LLC Uni-Temp111 Cocoa Avenue 1709 East Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033 Hershey, PA 17033717-533-4470 717-533-8367
NewspapersThe Lebanon Daily News The Patriot News The Sun718 Poplar Street 812 Market Street 115 South Water StreetLebanon, PA 17042 Harrisburg, PA 17105 Hummelstown, PA 17036717-272-5611 717-255-8100 717-566-3251
Apartments
Residential Areas and DevelopmentsStone Creek Park Hills Hidden View Acres Dartmouth FarmsStoney Run Stafford Heights Southpoint Commons OakmontCambridge Commons Deer Run Derry Woods Cocoa TownesIndian Run Jacobs Creek Orchard Run Village of InnsbruckSouth Hills Briardale The Oaks HillcrestWillow Ridge Carol Acres Wellbeckon Park PlaceQuarries of Brownstone The Meadows Legacy Landing Walton Spring HillsLaurel Woods Andscott Manor Brookside Manor Poffs OrchardSunnyside Manor Valley View Acres Rockledge Deer Run CommonsRegency Hills Jo-Ann Heights Glenn Acres Southpoint MeadowsChadds Ford Forest Hills The Enclave of Derry Southpoint at Hershey
A Heights LLC870 Rhue House LaneHummelstown, PA 17036717-533-3401
Briarcrest Gardens999 Briarcrest DriveHershey, PA 17033717-533-9377
Brownstone Manor Apartments535 Alison DriveHummelstown, PA 17036717-566-4115
Country Meadows of HersheyHousing for the Elderly451 Sandhill RoadHershey, PA 17033717-533-6494
Don Foreman Apartment Rentals1501 Fishburn RoadHershey, PA 17033717-533-6494
Hershey Heights Apartments2151 Grammercy PlaceHummelstown, PA 17036717-566-3966
Hershey Plaza Apartments(Housing for the Elderly)215 West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-8143
Integrated Health Services(Nursing Home)820 Rhue Hause LaneHummelstown, PA 17036717-533-3351
Palmview Apartments255 West North AvenuePalmyra, PA 17078717-832-3150
Rosedale Apartments199 Cherry DriveHershey, PA 17033717-533-6677
Simmons Motel & Suites355 West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-9177
Willow Ridge Apartments21 Rosewood DriveHershey, PA 17033717-520-9593
Verde Apartments308 East 2nd StreetHummelstown, PA 17036717-566-5400www.liveatverde.com
Real Estate Agencies
UtilitiesXfinity Store by Comcast5094 Jonestown RoadHarrisburg, PA 171121-800-266-2278
Derry Township Municipal Authority (sewer)670 Clearwater RoadHershey, PA 17033717-566-3237
PA American Water Company1-800-717-7292www.amwater.com
Pennsylvania Power & Light Company1801 Brookwood StreetHarrisburg, PA 171041-800-342-5775www.pplelectric.com
U.G.I. Corporation (gas)P.O. Box 13009Reading, PA 196121-800-276-2722
Verizon North (telephone/cable)1135 East Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 170331-800-855-895-9418
Waste Management (Residents are required byTownship Ordinance to contract refuse disposalservices by the lowest responsible bidder selectedby the Township) 1-800-869-5566
Access Realty Service381 Crooked Hill RoadHummelstown, PA 17036717-533-4505
Jack Gaughen Realtor27 West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-534-1302
Prudential Realty1135 Governor RoadHershey, PA 17033717-520-0859
Brownstone Real Estate Co.1840 Fishburn RoadHershey, PA 17033717-533-6222
John Smith Real Estate717-533-1100
ReMax at Hershey10 West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-8800
Coldwell BankerSelect Professionals555 E. Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-1800
For Sale by Owner PlusRealtors924 East Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-534-2400
ReMax Delta Group Inc.599 Old West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-4009
Fox Properties555 East Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-520-1998
Hershey Abstract150 West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-1150
ReMax Premier Properties555 East Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-520-9100
Infinity GMAC Real Estate545 W. Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-1900
Realty Select1529 East Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-534-2442
W. M. S. Pharmer Real Estate631 Fishburn RoadHershey, PA 17033717-533-3279
Allegheny Valley School(Mentally Challenged)1291 Middletown RoadHummelstown, PA 17036717-566-3267
Derry Preschool850 Hill Church RoadHummelstown, PA 17036717-533-1487
Fishburn Flock Christian ChildCare Center1215 Fishburn RoadHershey, PA 17033717-534-2189
Hilltop Christian Nursery SchoolP.O. Box 648 Hilltop RoadHershey, PA 17033717-533-8956
Derry Township Kids ClubHershey Elementary School550 Homestead RoadHershey, PA 17033717-533-7138
Kindercare Learning Center667 Cherry DriveHershey, PA 17033717-533-1839
Tender Years50 East Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-1466
U-Gro Family Day Care843 West Areba AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-5707
The Goddard School1035 Middletown Road Hershey, PA 17036717-566-2273
Day Cares
Churches
HospitalsPenn State M.S. Hershey Medical Center Pinnacle Health Community General Osteopathic500 University Drive 4300 Londonderry RoadHershey, PA 17033 Harrisburg, PA 171091-800-243-1455 717-652-3000
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital Harrisburg Hospital Pinnacle Health4th & Walnut Street South Front StreetLebanon, PA 17042 Harrisburg, PA 17101717-270-7500 717-782-3131
Holy Spirit Health System Hyman S. Caplan Pavilion503 North 21st Street 30 N. 4th StreetCamp Hill, PA 17011 Lebanon, PA 170461-800-442-4080 717-270-7500
Veterans Adm. Medical Center1700 South Lincoln AvenueLebanon, PA 17042717-272-6621
All Saints Episcopal Church310 Elm AvenueHershey, Pa 17033717-533-2454
Church of the Brethren - SpringCreek335 East Areba AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-7192
Church of the Redeemer UnitedChurch of Christ500 West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-7300
Derry Presbyterian Church248 East Derry RoadHershey, PA 17033717-533-9667
Fishburn United MethodistChurch1215 Fishburn RoadHershey, PA 17033717-534-2262
Hershey Church of the Nazarene986 East Governor RoadHershey, PA 17033717-534-2010
Hershey Free ChurchHilltop RoadHummelstown, PA 17036717-533-4848
First United Methodist Church64 West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-9668
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church212 Cocoa AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-2467
First Baptist Church of Hershey228 McCorkle RoadHershey, PA 17033717-533-7956
New Life Church of Hershey99 South ValleyRoadHummelstown, PA 17036717-533-5433
Independent Bible Church ofSandbeach Road216 E. Canal StreetHershey, PA 17033717-533-4243
Kingdom Life Covenant Church30 E. Granada AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-534-8590
Mountain View Bible Church34 Sipe AvenueHummelstown, PA 17036717-533-7168
St. Joan of Arc Church359 West Areba AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-7168
St. Paul Lutheran Church850 Hill Church RoadHummelstown, PA 17036717-533-3218
Seventh Day Adventist610 West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-7009
Stauffers Mennonite Church790 Bachmanville RoadHershey, PA 17033717-533-4871
Hershey Presbyterian Church1521 Sand Hill RoadHummelstown, PA 17036717-489-1535
PharmaciesCVS Hershey Pharmacy & Gift Shop Rite-Aid130 Hockersville Road 731 Cherry Drive #A 337 West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033 Hershey, PA 17033 Hershey, PA 17033717-533-3364 717-534-1300 717-533-2941
Grocery StoresGiant Food Store (Pharmacy) Karn's Quality Foods Pronio's Market1250 Cocoa Avenue 731 Cherry Drive 236 West Caracas AvenueHershey, PA 17033 Hershey, PA 17033 Hershey, PA 17033717-312-0725 717-533-6445 717-533-2869
Weis Markets (Pharmacy)1130 Mae StreetHummelstown, PA 17036717-533-2447
Veterinarians
Banks
Animal Health Care Center ofHershey948 East Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-6745
Animal Hospital of DauphinCounty241 South Hershey RoadHarrisburg, PA 17112717-652-1270
Central PA VeterinaryRehabilitation Center920 East Main StreetPalmyra, PA 17078717-838-5451
Hershey Veterinary Hospital1016 Cocoa AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-534-2244
Hershire Animal Hospital406 Middletown RoadHummelstown, PA 17036717-566-3703
Edward M. Mimnaugh VMD10 N. Hanover StreetHershey, PA 17033717-566-3221
Palmyra Animal Clinic920 East Main StreetPalmyra, PA 17078717-838-5451
Valley Animal Hospital LLD520 East Ridge RoadPalmyra, PA 17078717-838-2647
Bryn Mawr Trust Bank1 East Chocolate avenueHershey, PA 17033717-534-3225
BB&T Bank201 West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-531-3131
Fulton Bank1212 Cocoa AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-4351
Hershey Federal Credit Union904 East Cocoa AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-9174
Hershey Trust Company100 Mansion Road EastHershey, PA 17033717-534-3225
M&T Bank740 West Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-531-2482
Northwest Savings370 West Governor RoadHershey, PA 17033717-533-1724
PNC BankCocoa Avenue & Fishburn RoadHershey, PA 17033717-534-3202
PNC Bank909 West Governor RoadHershey, PA 17033717-534-3263
Santander Bank1110 Cocoa AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-5500
Sun Trust320 w. Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-520-5302
Wachovia Bank27 Ridge RoadHershey, PA 17033717-533-4550
Wells Fargo Bank27 Ridge RoadHershey, PA 17033717-533-4550
A.A.R.P89 Almond DriveHershey, PA 17033717-533-7662
American Legion, Post 386166 East Derry RoadHershey, PA 17033717-533-7319
Antique Auto Club of America Museum161 Museum DriveHershey, PA 17033717-566-7100www.aacamuseum.org
Arebas ClubSt. Joan of Arc Church359 W. Areba AvenueHershey, PA 17033717-533-7168
Boy Scouts of Americawww.troopbsa200.orgwww.patroop108.orgwww.hersheytroop203.org
Girl Scoutsin Heart of PA1-800-692-7816www.gshpa.org
Hershey Derry Twp. Historical Society40 Northeast DriveHershey, PA 17033717-520-0748www.hersheyhistory.org
