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WATER MAIN BREAK – MAY 17, 2012
PA American Water Company (PAWC) has reported a water main break in the area of the Carlisle Pike and Salem Church Road. They anticipate the need to work on the water main break beginning at 11 p.m. on May 17 which will disrupt service to approximately 300 customers in that area. PAWC anticipates service being restored at approximately 6 a.m. on May 18. PAWC advised Township staff that customers will receive a disruption of service notification via an automated telephone call. For further details regarding PAWC service, please contact the company at 1-800-565-7292.
Hampden Township Memorial Day Ceremony
The Hampden Township Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the Sporting Hill Fire Station (295 S. Sporting Hill Road). Please join State Representative Glen Grell, the Hampden Township Board of Commissioners, Hampden Township Volunteer Fire Department officials, Hampden Township Veterans Recognition Committee members, and other officials pay homage to true heroes that laid their lives on the line for our nation.
Celebrate CV Event
Cumberland Valley's "Celebrate CV" event will be held on June 3rd, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. behind CVHS football field. The cost is $8 per person for Chicken BBQ
Important information from PA American Water on the 2012 flushing schedule
Please follow this link to PA American Water’s website for more information
CURBSIDE COLLECTION OF ALL COMINGLED RECYCLABLE ITEMS SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE RECYCLING TOTER
While Republic Services (York Waste) does not require newspaper, magazines, cereal boxes, computer paper, telephone books, cardboard, and other paper products be bundled or placed in paper bags, residents may do so if they choose. This does not mean that the bundle or bag has to be placed separately at the curb or in another container. All recycling items should be placed in the recycling toter with the green lid whether they are bundled or not.
DISPOSAL OF OLD GARBAGE CANS AND/OR RECYCLING CONTAINERS
Republic Services (York Waste) will provide roll-off containers for residents to use for disposal of old garbage cans and/or recycling containers. These roll-off containers will be placed at the following locations: Hampden Park and Pool Complex, Creekview North Park and Salem Park.
Residents may drop off their old containers at any of the above locations through Friday, May 18, 2012. For further information, please contact the Township Utility Department at 909-7145.
TRINDLE ROAD SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT TO START APRIL 2, 2012
Hampden Township Sewer Authority has initiated a sewer extension project to serve Trindle Road. Sanitary main line and lateral installation will begin west of South Sporting Hill Road and continue to the Mechanicsburg Borough line. The construction will begin the week of April 2, 2012. PennDOT has approved construction activities within the Trindle Road right-of-way from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on a daily basis, however the contractor may perform work between the hours of 6:00 pm to 6:00 am and weekends if needed and approved.
TANBARK NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY
Reporting Problems with Street Lights
Residents that are aware of a street light being out who wish to report the problem are asked to do so by contacting PP&L at 1-800 DIAL PPL. Please be aware that the PP&L operator will ask for a location and pole number to assist the repair crews in locating the street light. Pole numbers are found on the pole and consist of five numbers, a letter, and five more numbers, for example: 12345 S67891.
Newsletter on the Web
The Township is now offering residents the opportunity to read the newsletter online rather than receive a hard copy in the mail. Residents who are interested in being taken off the mailing list can register to receive an e-mail that will be sent out as a notification when the newsletter is posted to the Township website. (Click here to register)
Protect Yourself and Your Property
Some things you can do to protect yourself and your property:
1. If you are going to be away for a few days, ask neighbors to watch your home and keep an eye out for unknown individuals. Stop mail and newspaper deliveries or ask neighbors to take them in until you return. Let your neighbors know, but also advise them who may have permission to be in the house tending to things and provide vehicular information for those parties.
2. Set timers to turn lights on during evening hours (preferably timers with variable on/off time capabilities so burglars can't see a set pattern). Also have timers in house for lights that are normally lighted during dusk and nighttime hours.
3. It is the time of year for solicitors/peddlers to walk the neighborhoods seeking business for home repairs (windows, siding, roofs, etc.) and other services. If they come to your door, ask them to show their state ID number and Hampden solicitors/peddlers permit. If they can't produce both, after closing the door, call the Police Department (761-2609) to report the incident. It will be helpful if you can describe the individual(s). If you see a vehicle, try to note the license plate.
4. Keep doors/screen doors and garage doors locked when you are not able to see who might have access (i.e., if you are working in the backyard, basement, etc.).
5. Report suspicious activity to the police no matter how minor it may seem to be. (Dial 911 or 238-9676 for county dispatch after 5pm.)
6. Let police know you are away as there is valuable information that is needed.
7. Photograph/digitally record and do so with a measuring device for jewelry and other valuables (documents model and serial numbers). Keep the recording media in a safe location. Record not only serial numbers of currency but some of the other numbers located on the front of the bills. Being able to produce this information will aid the police in not only locating the items but quite possibly developing a suspect in the case. Consider engraving valuables with your Driver’s License number.
The South Central Task Force ("SCTF") is announcing
the roll out of its new public mass notification system, South Central
Alert. (Click here for more information)
Meals on Wheels
Persons who would like to have the services of Meals on Wheels should call 697-5011. Volunteers are also needed for kitchen help. Call 697-5011.
Anyone interested in being a volunteer driver in the Township should call Tony Toter at 766-2623.
Emergency Guidelines
Residents are reminded that there is an Emergency Preparedness Guide available for download. More details can be found here.
Important Reminder
Residents and commercial property owners who are experiencing a sanitary sewer blockage or back-up are reminded to notify the Township Roth Lane Treatment Plant at 761-7963 before calling a plumber. Township staff will verify if the sewer main located in the street is open. If necessary, an inspection of the six-inch lateral from the sewer main to the curb or right-of-way will be scheduled during regular business hours.
