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Manheim Township is Seeking Applicants For Comprehensive Plan Committee

The Manheim Township Board of Commissioners have announced that Manheim Township is seeking applicants for a Comprehensive Plan Committee being formed this year.

A Comprehensive Plan provides elected officials with a powerful strategic process in which to ...

Manheim Township Fire Rescue Promotes First-Ever Career Fire Lieutenants

On Monday, January 9^th, Manheim Township Fire Rescue announced the promotion of their first-ever group of career Fire Lieutenants at the Manheim Township Board of Commissioners public meeting at the Municipal Building (1840 Municipal Drive, Lancaster, PA ...

Updated 2023 Office Hours

Effective Tuesday, January 3, 2023, the Manheim Township Municipal Office and Stauffer Mansion (MT Recreation and Park Planning Department) will have updated hours of operation going forward. The facilities, and public windows will be open from 7:30 am to...

Recreation Winter AQUATICS Classes Schedule announced...REGISTER Today!

Recreation Winter AQUATICS Classes Schedule announced...REGISTER Today!

Now Hiring: Community Development Manager

Manheim Township is currently seeking applications for a new, but key position, Community Development Manager. This position will be responsible for the oversight of the Planning and Zoning Department, Parks and Recreation Department, and the Department o...

REGISTER online for WINTER.SPRING 2023 Recreation Activities!

REGISTER today!

MT Promotes Andy Bowman to Assistant Township Manager

LANCASTER, Penna. (February 17^th, 2022) – The Manheim Township Board of Commissioners has approved the promotion of Andy Bowman to Assistant Township Manager, effective immediately. The position was unanimously approved at the Board of Commissio...

MT Introduces Robindale Sunrise Safe Crossing on Lititz Pike

LANCASTER, Penna. (February 14^th, 2022) – With the main directive of creating a safe place for pedestrians to cross a busy and heavily traveled Lititz Pike, Manheim Township has introduced the Robindale Sunrise Safe Crossing. The crossing is located on S....

MT Fire Rescue Unveil New Fire Station at Richmond Square

Be On The Lookout - Tax Update

Building Code References are Changing

Per PA Uniform Construction Code (PA UCC) statute, the building codes that are used for review and inspection of state-wide construction are changing. Click here to learn more about the specific code changes and important dates related to those changes.&a...

Manheim Township Appoints Rick Kane as New Township Manager

LANCASTER, Penna. (Jan. 25, 2022) – The Manheim Township Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted to appoint Rick Kane as the Township’s Manager/Secretary effective January 31.   

Mr. Kane was the Chief of Manheim Township Fire and Rescue for 1...

Police Advisory Committee Update

This past Monday at the Board of Commissioners’ meeting at the Manheim Township Public Library, Resolution 2022-24 was passed: addressing the mission of the Police Advisory Committee, recognizing their accomplishments, and directing the dissolution of the...

Manheim Township Appoint New Fire Chief

LANCASTER, Penna. (December 21st, 2021) – President Tom O’Brien, of the Manheim Township Board of Commissioners, has announced the appointment of Scott Little as the next Chief of the Manheim Township Fire Rescue Department.

Mr. Little is currentl...

License Your Dog in PA

All dogs three months or older must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year. Violators can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per violation plus court costs.

An annual license is $8.50 and a lifetime license is $51.50. If the animal is spayed or neutered, the...

Rental Housing Inspection Program Launches January 1st in Manheim Township

LANCASTER, Penna. (December 8th, 2021) – In November 2021, the Manheim Township Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to update the Property Maintenance Code, which includes a new Rental Housing Licensing and Inspection Program. Beginning in ...

“Little Libraries” Addition to Community Park Promotes Reading and Sharing in Manheim Township

In mid-October, 2021, Girl Scout Troop 70069 built two “Little Libraries” to be installed at Community Park in Manheim Township. With the help of Manheim Township Recreation and Public Works, the fixtures were officially added on Thursday, October 27^th.

Th...

Get Involved. Join the Conversation. Make a Difference.

Would you like to get more involved in your community? Would you like to serve on one of the various Boards, Commissions or Committees in Manheim Township? There's no better time than right now to join us! Any Manheim Township resident interested...

MT Board of Commissioners Pass Ordinance to Regulate Fireworks and Pyrotechnics in Manheim Township

LANCASTER, Penna. (November 5th, 2021) – At a public meeting held at the Manheim Township Public Library on Monday, October 25^th, the Manheim Township Board of Commissioners passed ordinance 2021-17, which adopted stricter regulations on consumer firework...

Reminder - 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony this Saturday

The Manheim Township Historical Society will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 4 pm this Saturday, September 11^th at the 9/11 memorial site behind the Manheim Township Public Library (595 Granite Run Drive).

The ceremony is open to the public, and marks ...

MT Recreation Department Set to Host 2nd Annual Outdoor Movie Night September 24th

On Friday, September 24th, 2021, at 8:00 pm, the Manheim Township Recreation Department will host their 2^nd Annual Outdoor Family Movie Night at the Manheim Township Athletic Complex at 2800 Weaver Road, Lancaster, PA. 

This year, by a fan vote, g...

Manheim Township Historical Society to Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to Mark 20th Anniversary

LANCASTER, Penna. (August 30th, 2021) – The Manheim Township Historical Society will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 4 pm on Saturday, September 11^th at the 9/11 memorial site behind the Manheim Township Public Library (595 Granite Run Drive)...

GIVEAWAY! - 10th Anniversary MT Public Library Tote Bag

Did you know the Manheim Township Public Library is celebrating their 10 year anniversary? Well, sort of. Unfortunately COVID-19 cancelled any plans to truly celebrate during their 10th anniversary in 2020. We're excited to tell you that the Library is pl...

Manheim Township Public Library Will Host Their Biggest Book Sale Yet

Manheim Township Public Library will host their 13^th Annual Book Sale event on Tuesday, September 14^th (9 am – 8 pm), Wednesday, September 15^th (9 am – 8 pm) and Thursday, September 16^th (9 am - 5 pm, ½ Price Day).

The three-day event will be loca...

Stream Restoration Projects in Manheim Township

Stream restoration projects here in Manheim Township are a primary initiative being undertaken to clean and restore the Chesapeake Bay. The work will include subtle adjustments to the stream banks and vegetation along with the planting of a wide variety o...

Boettcher House Museum Summer Concert Series Continues This Saturday & Sunday!

MTPD Presents Awards to Employees For Exemplary Work in 2020. Check Out The Recipients!

On Monday, July 12th, 2021, Chief Rudzinski of the Manheim Township Police Department presented the 2020 annual department awards during the Manheim Township Board of Commissioners’ meeting at the Manheim Township Public Library.  The a...

Join Manheim Township Police for National Night Out on August 3rd, 2021

Join us on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 at Overlook Golf Course (Driving Range) between 6 pm - 8 pm for Manheim Township Police Department's National Night Out. This is a free event featuring music, games, food and a cornhole tournament. 

Wh...

Showing Appreciation for Manheim Township Police Officers - Commissioner Op-Ed

Manheim Township Fire Rescue to Host Car Seat Checkup Event Tomorrow

Your child’s safety is priority #1. This Saturday, be sure to visit Southern Manheim Township Fire Rescue between 10 am – Noon to learn how to install your child’s car seat and for nationally certified technicians to check those already installed. Appoint...

Collect Your Compost Access Card This Saturday - Last Weekend Pick Up Date

This Saturday, June 26th will be our final weekend pick up date to collect your Compost Access Card at the Municipal Building (8 am – noon). This weekend is in addition to our normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

To receive your ...

Collect Your Compost Access Card Tomorrow

For those who haven’t picked up their Compost Access Card yet, no worries! We're opening our doors again tomorrow, Saturday, June 12th at the Municipal Building (8 am – noon). This weekend is in addition to our normal business...

Collect Your Compost Access Card this Saturday

Friendly reminder that if you haven’t picked up your Compost Access Card yet, we are opening our doors again this Saturday, May 22nd at the Municipal Building (8 am – noon), to allow for Township residents to pick up their card. This w...

Compost Park Access Card Sign Up Available This Saturday

If you haven’t had time to pick up your Compost Access Card yet, we invite you to join us this Saturday, May 8th, and Saturday, May 22nd, any time between 8 am – noon at the Municipal Building to do so. This weekend is in addition to o...

Compost Park Access Card Sign Up Available Again This Saturday

If you haven’t had time to pick up your Compost Access Card yet, we invite you to join us this Saturday, April 24^th, any time between 8 am – noon at the Municipal Building to do so. This weekend is in addition to our normal business ho...

Compost Park Access Card Sign Up Now Available This Saturday

Spring has arrived and so have those plans for your landscaping! Any Township resident or taxpayer who has not yet signed up for a Compost Park access card can do so during the Municipal Office's normal business hours.  Additionally, we ...

Stay Connected with Manheim Township!

We’re excited to announce that we’re now live on social media! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube for timely news, announcements and upcoming events in our community. There are a lot of amazing things happening in the township and we ca...