The Township road crew is working to keep our roadways open and in safe condition. In addition, everyone is working to clear their driveway. If you place the snow you are clearing from your driveway on the right side when facing the street, it will greatly minimize the amount of snow that is placed on the end of your driveway when the crews do the plow back. No one is trying to cause additional work for anyone.
Please view the link below for information on the scheduled annual reorganization meetings for the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission and the Board of Auditors.
The Proposed 2021 Budget is available for Public review at the Township Municipal Office. Please call the office @ 717-921-8128 to make an appointment to view the proposed budget. The 2021 Budget is on the agenda and may be adopted at the December 7, 2020 regular Board of Supervisors Meeting.
At the July 6th meeting of the Board of Supervisors, action was taken to suspend Fishing Creek Community Center and Hagy Park facility building use and pavilion rentals until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic mitigation requirements currently in place.
Effective August 1, 2020 the Dauphin Area Senior Transit (D.A.S.T.) van will NOT run on Mondays. The van will run Tuesday thru Friday from 8:00 AM until 3:30 PM. Registration is done by contacting Rue Megonnell @ 717-921-2727 and rides are scheduled by contacting the Township office @ 717-921-8128 at least 24 hours in advance.
We are all encouraged to recycle as much as possible. If you have compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) or batteries, check with the following businesses to see what their current policies are and if there are any fees associated with the service:
The following was received from Comcast:
COMCAST EXTENDS COMPREHENSIVE COVID-19 RESPONSE POLICIES TO JUNE 30
Continues Commitment to No Disconnects or Late Fees, Keeping Business and Outdoor Xfinity WiFi Hotspots Open Nationally for Free, Giving Customers Unlimited Data, and 60 Days of Free Access for Low-Income Families through Internet Essentials
– April 27, 2020 – As shelter in place continues to be the norm and schools remain closed across the country, Comcast announced today it will extend its commitments for Xfinity customers through June 30 to help ensure students can finish out the school year from home and remain connected to the internet during the COVID-19 crisis. Originally announced on March 13, Comcast made the following commitments that will now be extended into the summer:
• No Disconnects and Waiving Late Fees: We will not disconnect a customer’s Xfinity Internet, Xfinity Mobile, or Xfinity Voice service, and we will waive late fees if they contact us and let us know that they can’t pay their bills during this period. Our care teams are available to offer flexible payment options or help find other solutions.
• Xfinity WiFi Free for Everyone: Xfinity WiFi hotspots in business and outdoor locations across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi.
• Pausing Our Data Plan: With so many people working and educating from home, we want our customers to access the internet without thinking about data plans. While the vast majority of our customers do not come close to using 1TB of data in a month, we are pausing our data plans to give all customers unlimited data for no additional charge.
• Internet Essentials: Internet Essentials is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program. We are extending our offer of 60 days of complimentary service for new customers through June 30. Internet Essentials is normally available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month. For more information, visit www.internetessentials.com.
“These extended measures will continue to keep Americans safe and ensure that households are equipped for students to learn and stay informed at home as the nation copes with this unprecedented disruption to our daily lives,” said Dave Watson, Comcast Cable Chief Executive Officer. “Our services have never been more important, and we’re doing everything we can to keep people connected to the internet.”
For more information and updates from Comcast related to Coronavirus, visit: http://www.comcastcorporation.com/COVID-19/
Please see the attached for important information from PPL Electric Utilities with regard to electric service, payment assistance, safety, and more.
Please review the attached press release which addresses the current limited operations of Middle Paxton Township. Township parks include Hagy Park, Fishing Creek Community Center and Ibberson Park. Please direct all questions or concerns to the Township office @ (717) 921-8128 or (717) 943-5131.
Thank-you!
Dauphin County has provided the following link to provide up-to-date information on the Coronavirus.
