SPOTLIGHT HEADLINE
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DUE TO GOVERNOR WOLF'S ORDERS,
THE RAPHO COMMUNITY PARK AND
THE DOG PARK ARE NOW CLOSED.
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An important message from Penn Waste:
Effective Monday, March 30th, Penn Waste will be enforcing the following collection mandates in an effort to protect their frontline team members:
- All trash must be bagged and tied. Penn Waste customers are allowed three (3) 32-gallon bags or one (1) 96-gallon toter with tied bags inside it. Customers may put no more than three (3) extra bags next to their can or cart each week if they are tagged with an extra bag tag. Loose items, or bags with no tags will not be collected.
- All recyclable materials must be placed inside your recycling container(s), including flattened cardboard. If a corregated cardboard box is too big for the recycling container, please do not place it at the curb. Any recyclable item left outside of your recycling container will not be collected.
- Oversized items can still be put out at curbside with a tag. No oversized item will be picked up without a tag.
- Special collections scheduled for April 25 for yard waste, white goods, and tires is cancelled.
- To purchase extra bag or oversized item tags, call the Township office at 717-665-3827. The Township office is open for business, but closed to the public. Our office staff will make arrangements for you to drop off or mail your payment to buy extra bag or oversized item tags.
Please help to keep our community safe by supporting our trash collectors!
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In order to help limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus Rapho Township will be operating with a limited staff in our office. Our first and highest priority is the health, safety and welfare of our employees, their families and the citizens we serve. We understand you might have questions during this time, so we would like you to know we are here to help! We intend to staff the office each day from 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Due to the limited staff in our office it might take us longer to return your phone call. Below is a list of email addresses for our office staff if you would need to get in touch with them. Please email us if possible so that we can efficiently respond to your questions.
Sara Gibson – Township Manager – manager@raphotownship.com
David Eggert – Zoning Officer – zoning@raphotownship.com
John Haldeman – Roadmaster – roadmaster@raphotownship.com
Lindsey Brenner – Administrative Assistant – office@raphotownship.com
Ena Marie Banks – Trash, recycling, septic – enamarie@raphotownship.com
Melva Kready – Trash, recycling, taxes – melva@raphotownship.com
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COME INTO THE BUILDING TO RENEW YOUR KEY FOB, PAY YOUR TAXES, OR DROP OFF BUILDING PERMITS. PLACE YOUR PAYMENT IN THE BLACK LOCK BOX NEXT TO THE EMPLOYEE DOOR TO YOUR RIGHT AND CALL US AT 717-665-387 TO LET US KNOW IT IS THERE. WE WILL HAPPY TO GET YOUR PAYMENT FROM THE BOX AND PROCESS YOUR REQUEST.
WE DO NOT NEED TO SEE YOUR KEY FOB TO RENEW IT.
As always, we will continue to post updates to our website and Facebook page. Thank you for your understating.
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The United States Small Business Administration is making loans available to small businesses and non-profits looking for assistance during this challenging time. Copy and paste this link into your browser to find out more: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela
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TRASH COLLECTION UPDATES
Effective Monday, 3/23/20, Penn Waste Residential Collections will operate as follows:
Trash Collection- On Schedule as Normal
Recycle Collection- On Schedule as Normal
Yard Waste Collection- temporary suspension until further notice
Bulk Item Collection- temporary suspension until further notice
We are doing this so we can continue to focus all our efforts and personnel on trash and recycle collection. The collection of trash is our top priority as improperly managed waste can create conditions that may have severe adverse effects on public health, safety and the environment. With the number of people at home, volumes are increasing significantly at the curb. We will do our best to get materials cleaned up, there will be situations that will be over the limits which we must adhere to. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation during this unprecedented crisis.
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ROAD WORK ALERT:
Beginning Monday, March 9 the Oak Tree Road Bridge replacement will begin. Oak Tree Road between RT 72 and Rife Run Road will be closed for approximately 2 months.
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BURNING IS PROHIBITED
Regardless the size of the lot, demolition waste may NOT be burned. It is NOT an agricultural bi-product.
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Time to renew your Yard Waste Facility Key Fob
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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
the Township has suspended
2020 Park Pavilion Rentals at this time.
Continue to watch for updates.
https://www.raphotownship.com/DocumentCenter/View/1013/2020-RENTAL-AGREEMENT
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ADVERTISING BANNERS AT RAPHO PARK
Businesses can sponsor a 7’ X 4’ outfield advertising banners for the baseball/softball fields at the Rapho Community Park. The cost for a new banner is $200 for the first year. After that businesses can renew their signs each year for $100/year. If you are interested in sponsoring an outfield sign, please contact Melva Kready at 717-665-3924 or by email at melva@raphotownship.com.
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