Lower Paxton Township

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Lower Paxton Township
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Tour of Lower Paxton Twp.
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Municipal Building
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Lower Paxton Township History

• The name "Paxton" has a long history in
  Pennsylvania and there are two theories about its
  origin.  The first theory is that it may have
  been brought here from Scotland by the Scottish
  Presbyterian settlers who settled in the upper
  area of what was then Lancaster County.  Possibly
  the name comes from the Latin "pax" meaning
  "peace."  With the addition of "ton," Scottish
  for "town," the liberal translation can be "Peace
  Town."
• The second theory is that "Paxton" is a
  derivation of the Indian name "Peshtank" which
  was originally given to the area by its Indian
  settlers, the Susquehannocks.  "Peshtank" became
  "Paxtang" and finally "Paxton."  John Harris, in
  fact, wrote his letters from "Paxtang" or
  "Paxton," not Harrisburg.  This Indian derivation
  would roughly translate "Place-where-the-water-sta
  nds-still."
• Paxton Township was created in 1729 within
  Lancaster County.  Organized long before the City
  of Harrisburg, it was at that time about the size
  of Dauphin County.  In the years after Dauphin
  County was established, the township was slowly
  divided.  Hanover Township was cut off the east
  in 1736 and Upper Paxton Township was cut off the
  north in 1767.  What remained in 1767 was then
  renamed Lower Paxton Township. The divisions
  continued.  Harrisburg Borough (now the City of
  Harrisburg) was formed in 1791 and Swatara
  Township was created in 1799. In 1878 more land
  was cut of the north and became Middle Paxton
  Township and in 1815 Susquehanna Township was
  formed.

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Lower Paxton Township Supervisors

• David Blain  Gary Crissman William L. Hornung
  William B. Hawk William C. Seeds

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Supervisors Responsibilities

• Meet with residents to obtain input on township
  programs and policies.
• Meet with other elected officials and township
  staff on issues of general governance.
• Review of technical reports from engineers,
  planners and other professionals.
• Attend county association and the Pennsylvania
  State Association of Township Supervisors
  meetings and conferences.
• Participate in the inspection of specific
  problems or proposals within townships.
• Report on the status of local government affairs
  to the many concerned citizens of the township.

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Codified Ordinances

• http//www.lower-paxton.pa.us/index_lpt.html

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Township Manager

• George Wolfe

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Lower Paxton Township Police
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Traffic Violations
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Police FAQ

• The Township enforces a curfew on persons under
  the age of eighteen between midnight and 500
  a.m.,  unless they accompanied by their parents
  or a responsible adult designated by their
  parents.
• Dog licenses are required by Dauphin County and
  are sold at various government and business
  locations.  It is illegal for individuals to have
  an unlicensed dog that is three months old or
  older.
• All dogs three years old or older must possess a
  current rabies vaccination.
• All bicycles must be registered with the
  Township.  Registration is from Monday through
  Friday  from 800 a.m. to 700 p.m.  The cost of
  a license is 2.00 and you must bring the bicycle
  with you.
• The Police Department will perform "house checks"
  for residents who are on vacation. You can
  arrange for this service by calling 657-5656,
  Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Please call
  at least one day prior to leaving.
• Persons needing the assistance of a Police
  Officer should call the Dauphin County Dispatch
  Center at the following phone numbers 
  Non-Emergency calls - 558-6900,  Emergency Calls
  - 911.
• Persons needing the assistance of the Township
  Fire Marshall should call the Police Department
  Office  at 657-5656. To report a fire call 911.
• Any questions regarding Community Policing
  programs and activities should be directed to
  Police Officers Susan Lanza or John Stoner at
  657-5656.

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Fire Department

• Colonial Park
• Linglestown
• Paxtonia

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Lower Paxton Township Public Works

• Roadway resurfacing.
• Snow plowing and application of anti-skid
  materials.
• Pothole patching and pavement repair.
• Maintenance of traffic signals.
• Maintenance of bridges.
• Traffic line painting and installation of traffic
  signs.
• Grading of roadway berms and shoulder areas.
• Installation and maintenance of storm sewer
  systems.
• Tree trimming and grass cutting along public
  rights-of-way.
• Collection of leaves during the fall season.
• Street sweeping.
• Park maintenance, including athletic fields and
  courts.
• Municipal vehicle and equipment maintenance.

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Jack F. Hurley Transportation and Maintenance
Building
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Solid Waste Management

• HOW DO I PARTICIPATE? The Lower Paxton Township
  Solid Waste and Recycling Program requires that
  all residents occupying single family and
  multi-family dwellings of two and three units do
  the following
• Provide a container of not less than 10 gallons
  or more than 33 gallons for the collection of
  recyclable materials.  Containers must be kept
  clean and in good condition.  DO NOT PUT
  RECYCLABLES IN PLASTIC BAGS.   Decals are
  provided by the Township to indicate which
  containers have recyclable material.  If you need
  a decal, please call the Township Administration
  Office.  The recycling decal must be facing the
  roadway when placed at curbside for collection.
• All solid waste shall be collected in metallic or
  plastic containers provided by the resident of
  not more than 33 gallons that are watertight,
  have a tight cover, and have one or two handles. 
  Plastic bags may be used, but cannot be placed
  outside the residence until the day of
  collection, unless stored in metallic or plastic
  containers.  Put out your containers by 600 A.M.
  to ensure that they get picked up.
• Curbside pickup requires that recyclable and
  solid waste containers and all other material be
  placed along the curb.  Where there is no curb,
  place the containers next to the roadway or berm.
  
• All collections of solid waste and recyclables
  will be made on the same day between the hours of
  630 A.M. and 400 P.M.  On holidays and during
  emergencies Waste Management and the Township
  Health Officer may schedule other hours.
• Waste Management provides at no additional cost,
  a carryout service to residents with disabilities
  that preclude them from taking their solid waste
  and recyclables to the curb.  This service shall
  only be available to persons who are disabled
  under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
  and who do not reside with another individual
  capable of transporting the solid waste and
  recyclables to the curb.
• Customers may suspend solid waste and recyclable
  collection.  Notice must be provided to Waste
  Management at least two weeks in advance and the
  suspension period must be for at least 30 days.

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WHAT IS TO BE RECYCLED?

• Clear Glass
• Colored Glass
• Newsprint (including glossy inserts)
• Aluminum Cans
• Steel and Bi-metallic Cans
• Plastic

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Taxes

• http//www.lower-paxton.pa.us/index_lpt.html

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LPT Sewer Authority

• Sanitary sewer service is provided to Township
  residents by the Lower Paxton Township Authority,
  which owns an extensive collection and
  transmission system.  Operation of the sanitary
  sewer system is the responsibility of the
  Township's Sanitary Sewer Department.  The
  Township and the Authority have joined forces
  through a management agreement whereby the
  Township, through municipal employees, operates
  the Authority's sewer system on a day-to-day
  basis.
• The Authority's sanitary sewer system services
  over 14,000 accounts.  Residential accounts are
  charged a sewer service rental rate of 78.00 per
  calendar quarter.  Nonresidential accounts are
  charged for system rental based upon water usage,
  with a base charge equal to the residential rate.

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Parks

• Lower Paxton Township possesses 17 public park
  facilities and approximately 283 acres of park
  land.  Park facilities range from lightly
  developed forest and mountain land to established
  athletic fields, playgrounds, and ball courts. 
  Large, Township-owned regional parks (over 10
  acres) include Koons, Brightbill, Kohl, and
  Lingle Parks.  Neighborhood park properties
  (smaller than 10 acres) include Centennial
  Acres, Forest Hills, Hocker, Hodges Heights, 
  Kings Crossing, Ranger, Hurley, Lamplight, and
  Meadowbrook  Parks.

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Friendship Community Center