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Kreutz Creek Elementary Food Truck Event- May 3rd 4-7PM

Posted on April 19, 2024

Kreutz Creek Elementary School is hosting a food truck event taking place Friday, May 3rd, from 4-7PM. There will be 8 different food trucks there including Traveller Coffee Co., Bayou Snow, Farm Show Milkshakes, Dandelion Thyme, Himes Family Concession, Sam & Jo Gyros, Gourmet Glizzy, and the Taco Bus. This annual event is a fundraiser...

PennDOT Announces Project Website Updates, Interim Repairs for Route 462 Veterans Memorial (Columbia-Wrightsville) Bridge

Posted on April 1, 2024

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that, due to changes in the scope of the project to rehabilitate the Route 462 Veterans Memorial (Columbia-Wrightsville) Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River between Lancaster and York counties, updates have been made to the project website to provide details regarding project redesign and anticipated...

York County Housing and Community Development: Grant Programs

Posted on March 28, 2024

April 10, 2024 at 2:00PM York County Admin Center Basement Conference Room 28 East Market Street York, PA 17401 www.ycpc.com All citizens of York County are urged to attend a public hearing to discuss the County’s Proposed Program Year (PY) 2024 Action Plan, which serves as the application process for the U.S. Department of Housing...

PennDOT Announces Update for Automated School Bus Enforcement

Posted on March 11, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2024 Contact: Jennifer Kuntch, 717-705-1551 or jkuntch@pa.gov PennDOT Announces Update for Automated School Bus Enforcement Updated when Gov. Shapiro signed SB 851, law now allows vehicle owners to contest liability virtually or in-person with a PennDOT Hearing Officer Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has published updated...

Deer Removal

Posted on March 4, 2024

If you come across a dead deer on your property or on the road, contact Tom Marsh 484-571-2092. Tom is contracted through the PA Game Commission to assist with roadkill removal in the township. Call or text him at 484-571-2092 to schedule a pick up time and location.

Susquehanna Riverlands State Park Public Presentation

Posted on February 14, 2024

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary will be conducting an informational meeting on February 29, 2024 at the Eastern York High School to allow everyone to learn more about the Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. Please mark your calendars and attend. For more information, click on the attached flyer. Susquehanna Riverlands State Park Public...

Hellam Herald – Winter 2024

Posted on February 5, 2024

In case you missed it, we released our first volume of the new Hellam Township Newsletter - The Hellam Herald! Stay up to date with important township news, updates, and information about local community organizations with these quarterly newsletters. You can view an online version of the newsletter here. Be on the lookout for our...

In Case of an Emergency – Register with the EYCEMA

Posted on January 15, 2024

The Eastern York County Emergency Management Agency is in the process of updating their Access and Functional Needs registry. The registry is updated every two years. If you have registered previously, please register again so they can ensure your information is correct. To register online, use this link: https://forms.gle/oQUCjzt6cmoc8d48A If you want a paper form...

Volunteers Needed for Various Commissions

Posted on December 22, 2023

Are you interested in getting involved with your community and taking part in decision research? If so, sign up to volunteer. We are seeking the following: Planning Commission Members: Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. and are held in the Municipal Meeting Room. There is one position...

Republic Services & Township Holiday Schedule

Posted on December 11, 2023

Hellam Township municipal offices will be closed for Christmas December 25th & 26th, and for New Year's December 29th & January 1st. Happy Holidays from our crew to you! Republic Services Alert: Trash pick-up will occur on Friday the weeks of Christmas and New Year's. Christmas tree pick-up is scheduled for January 11th

Traffic Shift Planned Next Week on Route 30 Bridge Beginning November 27, 2023

Posted on November 22, 2023

Traffic Shift Planned Next Week at Median Barrier Project on Route 30 (Wrights Ferry) Bridge Between Lancaster and York Counties Westbound traffic to return to normal; eastbound traffic to shift toward median Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that a traffic shifts are planned for next week at the median...

DCNR Seeks Community Input to Shape Plans for Susquehanna Riverlands State Park

Posted on October 30, 2023

A survey released by officials at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources seeks input from community members about their preferences for the future development of the master plan for Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. The plan will detail the amenities and features that will be added to the Park. Survey respondents can express which recreational...

Invitation to bid on Hellam Township’s Community Center Renovation

Posted on October 12, 2023

Hellam Township is accepting bids for renovations to their community center. Sealed bids will be received by 3:00PM, November 27th, 2023, at the office of Hellam Township, located at 35 Walnut Springs Road York, PA 17406. A mandatory, pre-bid conference is scheduled at the site location on October 30, 2023 at 9:00AM. Questions concerning the...

Test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) Scheduled

Posted on October 2, 2023

There will be a national test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at approximately 2:20 p.m. The test is to ensure the systems continue to effectively warn the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. The WEA portion of the test will be directed...

Trick-or-Treat 2023

Posted on September 29, 2023

Trick-or-Treat in Hellam Township will take place October 31st, from 6-8PM, rain or shine.

DEP to Accept Public Comments on Modern Landfill Draft Discharge Permit

Posted on September 12, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT: John Repetz, jrepetz@pa.gov DEP to Accept Public Comments on Modern Landfill Draft Discharge Permit Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public hearing to collect comments on the draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) renewal permit (PA0046680) issued to Republic...

Republic Services Labor Day 2023 Collection Schedule

Posted on August 31, 2023

Service Announcement from Republic Services: Looking ahead to next week where we'll be seeing higher temperatures, on top of being delayed a day due to the holiday and most likely picking up higher volumes due to the holiday, we’d like to start pickup an hour earlier next week to help keep our workforce safe. Thank...

Hellam Township Police Department: School Resource Officer Mylinda Bull welcomes her new K-9 partner, therapy dog Sage

Posted on August 29, 2023

Message from HTPD's Facebook Page: We could not be more excited for our school resource officer, Mylinda Bull, who received her therapy dog today (August 21, 2023)! Sage, a two year old black lab, was welcomed with many smiles (and cameras!) to the Hellam Township Police Department family. She will be accompanying Officer Bull to...

PennDOT Announcement: Median Barrier Project on Route 30 (Wrights Ferry) Bridge

Posted on August 29, 2023

Night work to pave shoulders to begin following the Labor Day weekend The contractor plans to implement nighttime lane restrictions so the right shoulders of the bridge can be paved in each direction. This work is to prepare to shift both directions of traffic away from the median. Shoulder paving is expected to take several...

Presentation of the Fire Service Strategic Plan Report

Posted on August 10, 2023

The Hallam Borough Council, The Wrightsville Borough Council and The Hellam Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on August 16, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. in the Hellam Fire Hall located at 163 E. Market Street, Hallam, PA 17406, for the purpose of presenting and discussing the Fire Service Strategic Planning report. Plan...