The Hanover Township Police Department wishes to remind parents and guardians of individuals under the age of 18 that the Hanover Township Board of Commissioners enacted an ordinance regulating Curfew for minors. In order to promote safety, curb juvenile delinquency, and to reduce incidents of vandalism and thefts, the Hanover Township Police Department will strictly enforce this ordinance, which states that minors are not allowed in public, without supervision, between the hours of 10:00pm and 6:00am. The first incident results in a warning and a subsequent violation brings a summary citation with a fine of up to $300.00. In addition to the minor being cited, parents and guardians of minors can also face a fine if they knowingly allow the minors to violate this ordinance. - Chief Albert L. Walker.

A late fee in the sum of Ten ($10.00) per month for each month, or part thereof, that the refuse remains unpaid after said fee is due.

The fees for regular collection shall be for up to six (6) bags per collection as follows:

Each property owner will be responsible for the payment of each Equivalent Dwelling Unit (E.D.U.) owned by them and if unoccupied, the owner shall pay the sum of fifty dollars and no cents ($50.00) each year as a verification fee.

The fee for each Residential E.D.U. will be two hundred dollars and no cents ($200.00) per year, payable in two (2) installments of one hundred dollars an no cents ($100.00) each.

The fee for each commercial establishment will be two hundred dollars and no cents ($200.00) per year and shall be bound by restriction set forth herein.

All E.D.U.'s occupied by a resident of Hanover Township who is sixty five (65) years of age and older shall be one hundred-sixty five dollars and no cents ($165.00) per year payable in two (2) installments of eighty-two and fifty cents ($82.50) each or one payment of $165.00.

The fees for regular collection shall be up to two (2) bags per collection as follows:

All E.D.U.'s occupied by a resident of Hanover Township who is seventy (70) years of age or older shall be one hundred dollars and no cents ($100.00) per year payable in two (2) installments of fifty dollars and no cents ($50.00) each or one payment of a $100.00. If unoccupied, the owner shall pay the township the sum of fifty dollars and no cents ($50.00) each year as a verification fee.

County / Municipal Taxes are in penalty value until December 31, 2009.

Hours until July 13th 2009: Wednesday from 10:00am until 12:00 noon.

Regular Hours will begin July 13th, 2009 from 10:00am until 12:00 noon and 1:00pm until 4:00pm.

Phone: 570 825-1256,   Fax: 570  270-6383.

Eligible older adults and residents with disabilities can now check the status of Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications online at www.papropertytaxrelief.com

“Our commitment to property tax relief is unwavering, and this new Web tool enhances customer service for the older adults and people with disabilities who rely on these annual checks,” Governor Edward G. Rendell said, introducing the new tool in late April. Six weeks after submitting a Property Tax/Rent Rebate application, the applicant may visit www.papropertytaxrelief.com and check the status of the rebate by entering his/her Social Security number, anticipated rebate amount and birth date.

The 2009 Garbage Collection and Recycling Collection Schedules are now available in the downloads area of our website.