Township News

Republic Service 1 day delay

Republic Service is on a 1 day delay schedule for the week of February 23, 2026.

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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…

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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…

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Snow Emergency Text

Snow Emergency Declared

The Lower Swatara Township Board of Commissioners has declared a SNOW EMERGENCY with the following details: Effective: 6:00 PM on January 24, 2026Ending: 12:00 PM on January 26, 2026 During this period, parking of vehicles on Township roadways (including cul-de-sacs) is prohibited, and residents are strongly encouraged to limit travel to essential or emergency trips…

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Temporary Road Closure

Ebenezer Road will be temporarily closed between Oberlin Road and Old Reliance Road starting at 9:00 AM to remove a tree that has fallen in the roadway. The school district and emergency services have been notified.

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Lumber Street Construction – Detour

Contractors for the Township will be mobilizing along Lumber Street as part of upcoming infrastructure improvements. Please be aware that aduring this time, a detour will be in place. See the attached detour plan for details. Planned Construction Schedule: We encourage residents to plan alternate travel routes and allow extra time when traveling through the…

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TIRE RECYCLING EVENT

Dauphin County Residents, Dauphin County Department of Solid Waste Management & Recycling is pleased to announce their upcoming annual tire recycling event, scheduled for November 17-21, 8:30-3:30pm. They are offering limitless FREE disposal for tires, on or off the rim, for our municipalities (residents are limited to 8 per day)! This is a great opportunity…

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Lumber Street Water Main Replacement

Veolia has begun work on the replacing a portion of their water main on Lumber Street, improving water service between Fulling Mill Road and Conway Drive in Lower Swatara Township. The project will replace approximately 1,600 feet of aging water line, three service lines, and one fire hydrant. Work is expected to continue through December…

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