Announcements

The fall newsletter will be arriving in the mail shortly! In the meantime, you can access the Fall 2024 Newsletter HERE

462 Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge Open House with PennDOT 9/17/2024 5-8pm

PennDOT invites the public to an in-person open house on 9/17/2024 from 5 – 8pm, at the Columbia Market House, 15 S. Third St., Columbia, PA 17512. Learn about the project to rehabilitate the Route 462 Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge connecting York and Lancaster counties along Route 462 over the Susquehanna River.

The purpose of the open house is to present the recommended improvements, receive input, and answer questions on an informal basis.

Columbia Borough will make metered parking free after 12:00 PM on September 17 to accommodate meeting attendees.

 

SUMMER TRASH NOTICE:  REPUBLIC MAY PICK UP TRASH/RECYLING EARLY DURING THE SUMMER DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT.  PLEASE PLACE YOUR TRASH/RECYCLING AT THE CURB THE NIGHT PRIOR TO PICKUP SO IT IS NOT MISSED.

IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE FROM REPUBLIC SERVICES REGARDING MUNICIPAL WASTE COLLECTION:  CLICK HERE

Septic System Pumping reminder postcards and past-due postcards have been sent. If you recently pumped your system, and received a past-due postcard, please call your septic hauler and ask them to send the report to the Township. THANK YOU!

Curbside Leaf Collection will begin the week of October 14th. 

BRIGHTSPEED is installing fiber optic lines throughout the Township.  This is NOT a Township project.  In accordance with state law, Brightspeed is under the authority and jurisdiction of the the PA Public Utility Commission.   If you have concerns with Brightspeed, you may contact them at 1-866-478-5221, or you may file a complaint with the PA Public Utility Commission.

Reminder, to report missed trash, recycling, or yard waste, please use the REPORT MISSED TRASH/RECYCLE  button found below the Quick Links menu. This generates an email direct to the trash hauler notifying them of your missed pickup! 

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: 10 TON WEIGHT RESTRICTION IMPOSED BY PENNDOT ON ROUTE 462 COLUMBIA-WRIGHTSVILLE BRIDGE.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Landisville & Salunga Hometown Heroes Information:  CLICK HERE

WOODY WASTE UPDATE:

Woody Waste is open through December 31st. Visit the Township Office to purchase or renew your Woody Waste Card for 2024. For more information on the Woody Waste site, CLICK HERE

2024 TAXES & FEES:   The Board of Supervisors voted to keep all taxes and fees the same for 2024, including real estate taxes, trash fees, permit fees, etc.

 

 

 

 
 
Rain Barrel Sales are now OPEN!
 
 
 

CLICK HERE to learn about our new Fairview Park Disc Golf Course.

Stormwater Fees to remain the same for 2024.  CLICK HERE

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FEE INFORMATIONCLICK HERE    

Route 462 Veterans Memorial (Columbia-Wrightsville) Bridge Rehabilitation Project  CLICK HERE

 

The 2024 West Hempfield Township Real Estate Tax will be 1.95 mills. (1.75 mills general tax, 0.10 fire water supply tax, and 0.10 mill fire company tax).  To determine your Township real estate tax, multiply your total property assessment by 0.00195 (example: Property is assessed at $200,000, multiply by 0.00195 to determine Township real estate tax of $395). 

For 2024, Township trash service (Republic Waste) fees will remain at $72.50 per quarter OR $285.00 for the entire year. 

 

      

WE NOW ACCEPT MAJOR CREDIT CARDS FOR MUNICIPAL PAYMENTS.  You may now pay municipal bills online as well as in person.  A fee of 2.65% of the transaction amount ($3.00 minimum) will be charged for each transaction.