Print Edition Highlights - August 17, 2023

Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner

Two accidents within hours on the 1100-block of Gettysburg Pike

Emergency crews work to free a driver who was entrapped after losing control of his truck on the 1100-block of Gettysburg Pike, Carroll Township late Tuesday afternoon, August 15. Northern York County Fire Rescue, Upper Allen Fire Company, Monroe Township Fire Company, fire police, EMS and Carroll Township police were on the scene.

One person was taken to the hospital after the driver lost control of his vehicle, shearing off a utility pole on the 1100-block of Gettysburg Pike, Carroll Township Monday night. Northern York County Fire Rescue, fire police, EMS and Carroll Township police were on the scene.

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Township to hold Community Day

By Carolyn Hoffman

Staff Reporter/Dillsburg Banner

Monaghan Township's first “community day” is in the final stages of planning. The free activity will be August 26 from 11-4 at Monaghan Fire Hall. Proceeds will benefit the fire company.

Planned so far are “dollar dogs,” sausages from Weaver's of Wellsville, live music, a book swap, search and rescue bloodhounds, a name-the-snowplow contest, touch-a-truck, corn hole, as well as displays from the township and other groups. Among the items for the touch-a-truck will be the new dump truck, mini-excavator, boom mower, trash truck, fire truck, and police cruiser. The event could still use some people to help, and those interested are asked to contact township secretary Chelssee Smith at the township office.

Sergeant David Smith of the Carroll Township Police reported that the recent national night out was a big success. The department trained with school security in July. A total of 71 incidents were reported in the township during the month, of which most were assists with the ambulance. Only two were noise complaints for fireworks. By law fireworks must be no closer than 150 feet from any structure or vehicle, and those using them must be over 18.

Supervisors will meet again on August 28 at 6 p.m. to discuss financing options for a new building and the 2024 budget.

For the rest of the story see the August 17, 2023 edition.

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Public hearing precedes supervisor meeting

By Kristen Stagg

Staff Reporter/Dillsburg Banner

Carroll Township Supervisors' Aug. 14 meeting was preceded by a brief public hearing to update the township ordinance regarding stop signs and speed limits to reflect roads dedicated to the township since last enacted. Solicitor Michael Pykosh led the brief hearing. Regular business followed immediately after unanimous passing of Ordinance 2023-253.

Warehouse ordinance
Pykosh requested the board advertise a public hearing on the proposed ordinance amendments for warehousing and distribution centers to be held Monday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. The full language of Ordinance 2023-354 will be advertised in the Dillsburg Banner and posted on the township's website so residents can read the details.

During public comment, Chelsie Markel and David Hazen congratulated the board on drafting an ordinance to differentiate between warehouses and distributors. Markel said she was “thankful” the board ended up drafting an ordinance and noted they added areas of concern she and Hazen hadn't raised.

Land development ordinance
Supervisor David Bush repeated a recommendation he raised at the workshop for the township to send certified letters to residents when development is proposed that could affect their property values.

Brath said a neighboring municipality has a requirement in their subdivision ordinance for a developer to notify residents within 100 feet of the proposed development in writing. The developer bears both the cost and the responsibility, and provides certificates of mailings to the municipality as proof of compliance.

For the rest of the story see the August 17, 2023 edition.

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Supervisors butt heads over grant firm

By Kristen Stagg

Staff Reporter/Dillsburg Banner

At the Aug. 14 public meeting of Carroll Township supervisors, the board was strongly divided over the firm hired to locate grants for the township.

Supervisor Dave Bush said that he wanted to “revisit” the board's decision at next month's work session.

Supervisor Brent Sailhamer asked, “Do you want to change your vote?”

Bush said, “I got the paperwork from [Community Networking Resources, LLC] and it's different from what they said. What I heard and what I thought was going on is not what's in the paperwork.”

Chairman Tim Kelly said that he's not in favor of putting the topic on the agenda again. “The vote was a vote. We have a 60-day out on either side.”

For the rest of the story see the August 17, 2023 edition.

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Straws Auto Center updates shop

By Chanty Webb

Dillsburg Banner

Straws Auto Center at 635 Range End Road in Dillsburg just got some new digs! Co-owners Glenn and Junko Richards began planning in 2022 for the center's renovation. Working with a local contractor, the project kicked off in January 2023 and finished in May 2023. When asked about the decision to renovate Glenn said, “It was older. It was really small in here...and crowded. So we just kind of opened it up.”

The couple shared that the garage was built in the 1960's and was originally a gas station. For the past 28 years Straws has been providing automotive service to the area. Glenn and Junko purchased the business in 2017.

For the rest of the story see the August 17, 2023 edition.