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Print Edition Highlights - April 13, 2023
Photo by Marie Chomicki
Dillsburg Banner photographer Curt Werner throws out the first pitch.
Dillsburg youth baseball and softball teams kick off the season with parade and opening ceremony.
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CARROLL TOWNSHiP
Kristen Stagg
At their Apr. 10 meeting, the Carroll Township board of supervisors discussed proposed possible interchanges to alleviate traffic congestion at various spots in the township. A public meeting on Apr. 19 at 6 p.m. will involve more discussion on the topic.
Supervisor Brent Sailhamer said the York County Metropolitan Planning Organization works with PennDOT on road plans. Over the summer, they’re looking at the relocation of Rt. 74 and other spots in Carroll Township.
Township manager Brandon Slatt said the township has “a lot proposed. They recommended prioritizing what we want to occur first.”
Sailhamer said he wants to discuss if the township is locked into the three options for the 74 interchange, regardless of comprehensive traffic study results, or if the study can be completed first in order to ensure the interchange options are valid for the future.
Township engineer Philip Brath said that the top three road priorities identified in the township are Rt. 74, the northern part of Ore Bank Road and Spring Lane Road, and Rt. 74 north of Dillsburg. Brath said that as the township moves through the process, they will have many options to consider.
Chairman Tom Kelly said, “We also want a second set of eyes on the proposals.” He said it wasn’t out of lack of confidence in Brath, but in order to have checks and balances.
Supervisor Kelley Moyer-Schwille said the township is meeting with other municipalities to see where they are in terms of roads and possible development.
Sailhamer said he doesn’t want the township to commit to a $30 million interchange only to find out later it’s not effective. He would “feel more comfortable” it someone outside said that the interchange should be the #1 priority.” He urged that the comprehensive traffic study be done first.
Supervisor Dave Bush agreed that supervisors “could be starting another [traffic] clog” by not taking everything into consideration. “They could make a suggestion we haven’t even thought of.” Brath said that looking at loss of services might help inform the board’s decision.
Sailhamer said with 300 homes proposed in the northern end and land behind Arby’s for sale “makes me nervous” that significant development in that area might need to be moved higher on the priority list.
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Photo by Curt Werner
The South Mountain VFW Post Auxiliary and Riders sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt at McCurdy's Tree Farm on Saturday, April 8. Over 12,000 eggs lined the fields and 600 prizes were awarded. In photo, Pat McCurdy and the Easter Bunny survey the festivities.
Attempted abduction on internet debunked
Mary Lou Bytof
On Tuesday, April 11, members of three community groups: New Hope Ministries, The Senior Center and the Logan Park Authority, reported to the Dillsburg Borough Council about new and up-coming events.
Bob Ingham and Terri Hildebrand of the Logan Park Authority invited all to assist with the Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 22. The public is invited to join local clubs and organizations get the park ready for visitors to enjoy.
Kiwanis club members will remove weeds by hand at the playground in the upper level of the park. Then they will add the new mulch.
There will be no spraying of insecticide at the playground, Ingham said. For weed control, the spraying will be done at the lower end of the park away from the play areas, he said.
The girls’ soccer team from Northern High School has also volunteered to help in the clean-up process. Other community groups have been notified about the clean-up event.
Citizens who want to get some exercise and help to clean the park are encouraged to bring a rake and a pitchfork if they own one, Ingham said.
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