Blue Raider Lane Road Closure
A message from Middletown Area School District Due to planned construction by the Middletown School District, their campus entrance at Blue Raider Lane and Oberlin Road (Rt. 441) will be closed to all traffic starting Monday, June 15. During this closure, all vehicles entering campus must use the high school main entrance at 1155 North…
Trash Collection Update from the Lower Swatara Township Board of Commissioners
Given the ongoing challenges with trash collection, we want to provide residents with an update on the current situation and what to expect going forward. Please know that we have received everyone’s concerns, and Township staff has addressed each of them with the trash service provider. The Township is required by law to publicly bid…
Drainage Improvement Projects
UPDATE: The Township’s Contractor (JVI Group, Inc.) is scheduled to begin tree clearing activities on June 8th with installation of stormwater facilities along lakeside beginning later in the same week.Expect traffic delays during this time as the work along Lakeside Drive and Lumber Street will require flagging. A full closure of Lakeside Drive may also be…
Rooted In Love
The Garden Chapel on Edinburgh Road is hosting a Rooted in Love event to help local Middletown-area community members. They can help with yard work, perform home repairs, and more. The event will take place from June 18th through the 20th. Check out the flyer below for more details. Want to learn more about Garden…
Road Closure – Fiddler’s Elbow Rd
UPDATE: This project is now complete. Fiddler’s Elbow Road has been re-opened to the public for use. Beginning February 2nd, a portion of Fiddler’s Elbow Road will be closed for a culvert replacement project located west of the intersection with North Union Street. During this closure, please follow the detour route shown below for accessing…
Republic Service 1 day delay
Republic Service is on a 1 day delay schedule for the week of February 23, 2026.
Public Notice – Proposed Adoption of Act 537 Plan
NOTICE: Due to ongoing discussions concerning the proposed plan, our public comment window has been extended until March 18th. We ask that, if at all possible, your comments are submitted in writing either by mailed letter or by email (zborder@lowerswatara.org).If you would like to offer comments in person, you may attend the Municipal Authority Board’s…
Township Building Closed January 26
Due to inclement weather conditions, the Lower Swatara Township building will be closed tomorrow, January 26th. If you need help, please call 717-939-9377, and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. If you are experiencing an emergency, as always, please call 911. Our Public Works crew will continue working to ensure all…
