Author: Patricia Bailey

in Community, Government

WINTER STORM UPDATE – Trash/Recycling Schedule Change – No Pickup this week for Monday & Tuesday 1/26 and 1/27

Message from Penn Waste – Due to inclement weather Penn Waste Operations will be closed Tuesday, 1/27/2026.  We will begin collections with Wednesday (1/28/2026) customers and follow a regular schedule throughout the week.  MONDAY AND TUESDAY customers – Penn Waste will collect double (up to 6 – 32 gallon bags) on your next regular collection day February 2nd & 3rd.

If you are in a cul-de-sac, please understand that we need to push the snow somewhere; cul-de-sacs are our most challenging to plow and result in the most complaints, although we have few options.

Please remember, there is nothing we can do to prevent plowing snow onto the end of your driveway after you have already shoveled; it is not intentional and there is no way to avoid it. It is NOT the responsibility of the Township to clear the end of your driveway once the plow has passed through.

Do not throw snow into the street. When the plow truck comes by, the snow will inevitably end up back on your property. When shoveling your sidewalks and driveways, you must shovel it onto your property (grass area).

in Government

Vacancies – Planning Commission & GEARS Board

Mount Joy Township currently has 2 vacancies.

Planning Commission – Click here to read the Powers and Duties of the Planning Commission. As you are aware, this area is experiencing tremendous growth which takes time for planning and reviewing plans. Meetings are normally held on the 4th Monday of each month.

GEARS – If you are interested more in becoming a member of a regional board, then GEARS may be your preferred choice.  Please call David Wendel, Executive Director of GEARS (717-367-0355) to find out more about this board.  GEARS meetings are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

If you are interested in either board, please complete the Application for Appointment Form and return to patricia@mtjoytwp.org.

 

in Help Wanted

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.

in Government, Uncategorized

2026 Proposed Budget

The 2026 Mount Joy Township budget is now open for inspection.  A public hearing will be during the regular monthly meeting on December 15, 2025 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

A tax increase is proposed: General Fund tax millage is proposed to increase .30 mills to 2.64.  The Fire tax millage is proposed to increase .20 mills to  1.10 mills. The proposed total tax millage will go from 3.24 to 3.74 mills in 2026. For a house with an assessed value of $200,000 the tax increase will be an additional $100.00

Should you have any questions on the 2026 budget, please feel free to contact the Township Treasurer Tracey Weaver at tracey@mtjoytwp.org or call the office 717-367-8917.

2026 Proposed Budget

 

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