Be Wise When You Fertilize

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Spring to Life As the snow slowly melts away, the birds begin to sing and fresh life bursts from the soil heralding the approach of Spring and the lawn maintenance season. For the 1 million-plus acres of home lawns in Pennsylvania, selecting and implementing an appropriate lawncare management program to…

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New Refuse and Recycling Contract

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Dover Township, as required by the Second-Class Township Code, authorized the advertisement to receive competitive bids for the collection of refuse and recycling from July 2025 through June 2030. The Township received four bids and the bid tabulation can be found at https://www.dovertownship.org/refuse-recycling-bid-tab-results/.  On July 1, 2025, Dover Township will…

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Township by the Numbers (2024)

Dover Township’s Building and Zoning Department had a busy and productive year in 2024, processing thousands of permits, inspections, and regulatory tasks to support the community’s growth and infrastructure. Here’s a quick snapshot of the department’s key activities: Records & Scanning Efforts To improve accessibility and record-keeping, the township sent…

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Blight Management in Dover Township

In recent years, the issue of blight has become a pressing concern for communities across the United States, including Dover Township. Effective code enforcement and blight management is crucial for maintaining the quality of life, property values, and overall community health. Understanding Code Enforcement and Blight Management: Code enforcement pertains…

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Board Volunteers

Dover Township is currently seeking volunteers for open board positions. There is one available position on the Industrial and Commercial Development Committee (ICDC), where members work on matters related to the growth and development of local businesses and industries. ICDC meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month…

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Job Opening – Emergency Services Coordinator

Dover Township (Population 23,000+) seeks an experienced candidate in a newly created senior level position in the areas of long-term strategic planning, finance, administration, and coordination of emergency services to include Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management projects and activities including implementation of initiatives and programs. Additional duties include review and…

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PennDOT Road Closure

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Dover Township was notified by PennDot about a detour that will be in place starting 2/19/2025. This detour is due to PennDot performing rehabilitation/replacement of the bridge on SR 4014 (Harmony Grove Road), over the Conewago creek. This bridge is located at the Dover Township and Warrington Township line. The…

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