Author: Patricia Bailey

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Road Repairs & Paving Work Update – 7/23/2026 @ 1:15 p.m.

Roadway Repair Update: Beginning in August, the Township’s Public Works Department will be completing roadway base repairs on Campus Road and Sheaffer Road to address several areas that need attention. As a result, please expect periodic roadway closures or disruptions on these two roadways during August prior to schools reopening. Thank you for your understanding while this work is completed

The contracted road paving work for Aberdeen Road and Parkview Road is scheduled to begin on July 23. If any sequence of work details is received, we will update this message. Thanks for your patience during these two important road projects.

  • Between 7-20 & 7-22 – Prep done on Aberdeen, (driveway notching and ends).
  • Leveling of Aberdeen will be Thursday 7/23, with the wearing happening Friday 7/24.
  • Leveling and prep of Parkview will be Monday 7/27, with the wearing being done Tuesday 7/28.

UPDATE 7/23/2026

  • Aberdeen Road – Milling & Scratch is scheduled for Monday,  7/27/2026
  • Aberdeen Road – The final Overlay is to be done on Tuesday, 7/28/2026
  • Parkview Drive – Milling & Scratch is scheduled for Wednesday, 7/29/2026
  • Parkview Drive – The final Overlay is to be done on Thursday, 7/30/2026
  • All work is weather permitting.

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Sheetz Project Update – Drilling & Blasting

PUBLIC NOTICE:  The Sheetz project drilling will begin next week with blasting beginning on July 13th. Blasting will be once daily, roughly between 11am-3pm, and will most likely conclude within a month (August 13th). There will be no blasting on the weekend.

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Traditions of America – Proposed 55+ Community along Snyder Road

Traditions of America has proposed a 55+ community on a 90-acre farm along Snyder Road. They are requesting the property to be rezoned from Agricultural (A) to Low Density Residential (R-1).  They are also requesting a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.   A public hearing is scheduled for March 16, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Elizabethtown Area School District Middles School Auditorium, 600 East High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Meeting Location Map

2026-01-12 Letter to Mt Joy Twp re_ Petition Zoning Text and Zoning Map(11795339.1)

Proposed Rezoning and Text Amendment

2026-01-19 TOA Mount Joy Rezoning Presentation BOS

Location Map

2026-02-23 – TOA-Mount Joy Twp – Concept Plan

 

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Community Development Director/Zoning Officer – Job Opening

Mount Joy Township, a community of approximately 11,000 residents in Northwestern Lancaster County, is accepting resumes for the position of Community Development Director/Zoning Officer. This position reports directly to the Board of Supervisors and Township Manager and partners closely with the Township Engineer, Solicitor and Public.

Duties include administration of the Township’s land development ordinances including Zoning, Stormwater Management and Subdivision and Land Development and will serve as the primary point of contact for developers and property owners regarding construction, permitting, subdivision, conditional use, rezoning and zoning hearing board processes and applications.

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits including health insurance, life insurance, paid time off and pension through the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System. Dental and vision insurance are also offered.

Qualified candidates should possess an overall knowledge of the Second Class Township Code, and comprehensive knowledge of the PA Municipalities Planning Code. Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration or a related field with a minimum of five years’ experience in a highly responsible Zoning position, preferably in the government sector.

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits including health insurance, life insurance, paid time off and pension through the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System.  Dental and vision insurance are also offered.  Compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, and experience.

Mount Joy Township seeks to fill this position immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For further information, please click here for the full job description. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references tracey@mtjoytwp.org or mail to, Mount Joy Township 8853 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

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Paper Shredding Event – September 19, 2026 @ Mount Joy Township

Mount Joy Township is partnering with East Donegal Township and West Donegal Township to host a shredding event on Saturday, September 19th from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Mount Joy Township municipal building.  This event is free of charge to all residents living in West Donegal Township, Mount Joy Township, and East Donegal Township. We will be limiting the amount of shredding to four boxes or bags of paper per property to be shredded.

We are asking those participating in this event for donations of non-perishable canned goods and boxed items (monetary donations also accepted) which will be given to the local food banks. Donations should be non-expired, non-breakable, and all items should be in unopened containers. Glass, frozen food, fresh produce/meats or home-made food will not be accepted. Your help is truly appreciated by those in need in our community!

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