News & Announcements

***** MAY 21st Board of Supervisors Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items *****

5-1-12       South Central Alert System Launched

-- The Cumberland County Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the South Central Task Force (SCTF) are encouraging those who live and/or work in Franklin, Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, York, Lancaster or Lebanon County to register with the SCTF's new mass public notification system, South Central Alert. 

This system will be utilized by emergency managers in the 8 counties listed to alert citizens of urgent situation such as evacuation notices and instructions, shelter in place notifications or boil water advisories.  This system WILL NOT be used to announce community events, political messages or general weather statements.  When you register, you can add up to 10 notification pathways (cell phone, work phone, email, text message, etc.) and up to 5 locations (work, school, home, etc.).  Registering is easy and can be done so by clicking here.  Individuals my also register by contacting Cumberland County DPS at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 717-218-2913.

4-30-12       Land Partnership Plan Update

--  The Cumberland County Planning Department recently began an effort to update it's 2006 Land Partnership Plan.  Land Partnerships is a countywide strategy designed to improve and enhance the quality of life in Cumberland County through farmland preservation, natural resource protections, parks, trails, greenways and creation of livable communities. 

4-20-12       Representative Bloom to host "Four Alams" screening &
                     discussion

-- Representative Stephen Bloom will host a live screening of the recently released mini-documentary, "The Four Alams: Fireproofing Pennsylvania's Economy."  Following the screening, Bloom will lead a panel discussion featuring PA Department of Revenue Secretary Dan Meuser, Senator John Eichelberger and President and CEO of the Commonwealth Foundation Matt Brouillette.  This free event is open to the public and will take place on Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the West Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Company, located at 20 Park Road in Plainfield. 

4-16-12       New Sewage Enforcement Officer appointed

 -- At the April 16, 2012 Board of Supervisors meeting, KPI Technology was appointed as the new SEO.  Residents may contact Gil Picarelli at 717-339-0612 if they have questions regarding their septic issues.  Dickinson Township staff, officials and residents welcome Gil aboard!  For more information, see Sewage Enforcement on the navigation menu.

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)