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is located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Its history revolves around farms, the schools, churches, mills, stores, blacksmith shops and the businesses that supplied them as well as the industries of the mountains which developed the natural resources of wood, iron ore, sand, clay and phosphorous.

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Dialogue in Dickinson Spring 2011

News & Announcements

 

To review the draft Zoning and Saldo Ordinance, please click on this link:

http://www.rothplan.net/active.htm

CDs of the draft ordinances are available at the Township office for $3.00 each.  Paper copies are available for 0.25 cents per page ($80.50 for Zoning, $24.50 for Saldo)

Workshop Meeting Notice

 The Dickinson Township Board of Supervisors and the Township Planning Commission will conduct public workshops to discuss the proposed Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) along with any other business that may arise before the Board. The Zoning Ordinance workshop will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 immediately following the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for 6:00 pm. The SALDO Ordinance workshop will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at 6:00 pm. Both meetings will be held at the Township Building, 219 Mountain View Road, Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065.

 A copy of the draft ordinances may be examined without charge following the above link. A CD or paper copy can be obtained at cost at the Municipal Building during regular business hours.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Sewage Enforcement Officer

Dickinson Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

 

The Dickinson Township Board of Supervisors, Cumberland County issues this request for qualifications (RFQ) to select an experienced Pennsylvania State Certified Sewage Enforcement Officer for Dickinson Township.

 

Posted:  January 23, 2012

 

Submittal Deadline:  February 13, 2012 - 3:30 PM (EST)

 

Information required to be submitted: 

 

  • Company/business overview
  • Identification of employee(s) who will perform the services and his/her individual qualifications
  • Previous/related experience performing similar services
  • Copy(ies) of Pennsylvania SEO Certificate(s)
  • Copy of insurance certificate
  • Fee schedule
  • Availability to begin service after Board appointment, should not exceed 15 days

 

Interested applicants must submit five (5) copies of their qualifications no later than February 13, 2012 by 3:30 PM (EST) to the Dickinson Township Municipal Building, 219 Mountain View Road, Mount Holly Springs, PA  17065.  Those applicants selected for interview will be contacted with an interview schedule.

 

Please note following:

 

Applicants without Pennsylvania SEO certificate and prior experience need not apply.

 

Anticipated applicant selection process timeline:

 

January 23, 2012                Issue RFQ

February 13, 2012              RFQ response submission deadline

February 14 - 17, 2012       Selection Committee reviews RFQ responses

February 20 – 22, 2012      Notification of applicants retained or removed from selection process

February 22 – 29, 2012      Interviews of selected applicants

March 6, 2012                     Board of Supervisors’ consideration for appointment

TBD                                     Service commences no later than 15 days after appointment

 

COLD SPRING ROAD NOTICE

Cold Spring Road culvert is in place and both lanes of traffic are opened. 

SINGLE TRASH HAULER

As of March 31, 2011 Dickinson Township has a single trash hauler. 

Participation is mandatory by Ordinance 2011-01 adopted January 17, 2011 by the Dickinson Township Board of Supervisors.  This ordinance can be reviewed by following the link:  SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING ORDINANCE

New Ordinances and policies adopted by the Dickinson Township Board of Supervisors

CUMBERLAND COUNTY HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 2011

New Web Tool Allows Pennsylvanians to Check Status of Property Tax/Rent Rebates

2010 AUDIT REPORT

REVISED PROCEDURE FOR DEALING WITH THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE HARRISBURG AREA EFFECTIVE JANUARY 5, 2010

Due to escalating costs incurred by the Township, any Dickinson Township resident who wishes to take a stray cat or dog to the Humane Society must have a Stray Animal Intake Authorization Form.  These forms are available at the Township Building during office hours (M-F, 7:00AM to 3:30 PM) and must be signed by an authorized person on behalf of Dickinson Township.  The Humane Society of the Harrisburg Area will not accept any animals from Dickinson Township without the proper authorization form.  Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.

ATTENTION
As of July 1, 2009 PennDOT has closed the humpback bridge on Burnt House Road until further notice.  Detour signs are posted.

CD copies of the Comprehensive Plan are available at the Township building.

2011 General Fund and Liquid Fuels budget under 'About Us-Township Information'

Dickinson Township is looking for residents interested in serving on the Park & Rec committee, there are three positions opened.  Please send a letter or email with your interest and a brief resume.

 
219 Mountain View Road, Mt Holly Springs, PA 17065 717-486-7424