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Attention: A $25.00 Application fee is required effective February 1, 2012 and must accompany all permit application packets. This non-refundable fee will be applied toward the cost of your permit. Please see Resolution 2012-1 for more details. 

Arcadia Publishing has been researching Silver Spring Township and its history, and is trying to locate a historian or archivist in our area. If you or someone you know, has expressed a desire to publish a history of the area, Arcadia would like to speak with you. 

Arcadia Publishing is the nations leading publisher of photographic history books. They are eager to publish a pictorial history of Silver Spring Township in our popular Images of America series of books, and are looking for an author on the project.

Visit their website, www.arcadiapublishing.com, to explore our new titles and learn more about their company.

Please contact Abby Henry for more information.

Acquisitions Editor

Arcadia Publishing

phone: 843-853-2070 x103 and fax: 843-853-0044

FiOS TV Customer:

On or after March 8, 2012, Bridges TV, located on channel 278, and Funimation located on 262, will be removed from the FiOS TV lineup.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  Remember that you have 24/7 access to your channel lineup by visiting us online at verizon.com/fiostvchannels.

On or after April 25, 2012, The Smithsonian Channel HD (currently located on ch 625) will be moving to channel 634.   Remember that you have 24/7 access to your channel lineup by visiting us online at verizon.com/fiostvchannels.

This note is to inform you that on January 15, 2012, Verizon reached an agreement with Newport Television and Newport has returned programming to FiOS customers for the channels identified below:

In addition, an agreement for the Tennis Channel (channels 303, 592) content has been reached. The Tennis Channel programming was resumed on January 17, 2012. If you have any questions please contact me. 

*Not available in all packages  

Please (click here) to view the 2012 Budget.

The $6.6 million dollar operating budget reflects a balanced budget.  The revenues have been adjusted to reflect the current economic conditions. Revenues are projected to grow by 3.1% and operating expenses have increased by the same percentage for the 2012 Budget.

Please note: Please be aware that the tax rates did not increase, however the amount of revenue generated by tax did increase due to to the number of new homes and new businesses.

The Strategic Planning Committee is nearing completion if it's Phase I activity, i.e. GOALS and OBJECTIVES, and is seeking individuals interested in serving on the Committee to continue additional phases. Currently, three (3) vacancies exist.

In order to be considered, please send a letter of interest to Sam Monticello, Township Manager (sdmonticello@silverspringtwp-pa.gov, 766-0178).

Silver Spring Township is seeking volunteers to serve on the Zoning Hearing Board or the Veteran's Memorial Committee. In order to be considered, please send a letter of interest to Sam Monticello, Township Manager (sdmonticello@silverspringtwp-pa.gov, 766-0178).

The Silver Spring Township Sewer Authority is now accepting online payments for your sewer bill. Please click the link below to make an online payment.

https://trx.npspos.com/payapp/public/ECSale.html?siteId=12568&deptId=12568&urlKey=846a2660379088c53d2ad913799326814326af6c

This is in response to many inquiries on the parking of recreational vehicles within Silver Spring Township.

Zoning Ordinance of 2009  Section 302  Unenclosed Storage  302.1.2

 302.1. Recreational Vehicles, Boats, Campers, Trailers and Trucks - Within any residential zone, or upon any property used principally for residential purposes, the storage of recreational vehicles, travel trailers, trucks, boats, and trailers used solely for the transport of the residents' recreational vehicle(s) is permitted only according to the following requirements:

  2. The temporary parking of one Class I or Class II vehicle for periods not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours during any seven (7) day period is permitted on a paved or gravel surface in any yard,  &.. 

Due to increased traffic patterns throughout multiple developments and in the interest of public safety within Silver Spring Township where smaller non-conforming lots cannot meet the Ordinance in affect at the time of this memo the following conclusion on Temporary Parking of recreational vehicles, trailers etc. on the public road and or private driveway for a period not to exceed 72 hours per Ordinance and shall be permitted as intended for loading and off-loading of recreational vehicles only and not permanent storage of same unless you comply with Ordinance setback criteria or have obtained a variance from the Zoning Hearing Board.

Any oversight or omission in this Memo is not a waiver of any of the requirements of the applicable Ordinance and does not exempt the Property Owner from complying with it. 

Please contact Dan Rosario at 717-591-9067 or darosario@silverspringtwp-pa.gov, with any questions.

Id like to provide you with important information about exciting changes to United Waters Customer Information System. We are replacing the computer system which stores customer data and calculates their bills. The major upgrade, which features industry-leading, state-of-the-art Oracle technology, will enable us to improve the customer experience and adapt to changing customer needs. Over the last two years, we developed and tested the technology and trained our staff to become proficient on this completely new system which we are ready to launch. While we planned and trained to provide seamless service, there will be a learning curve, especially during the early part of the transition. For example, during the first week, customers will not be able to perform some transactions on our website. They will, however, be able to conduct their business on the phone, with our customer service staff, or by using our pay-by-phone options. We have also staffed up to handle increased call volumes as our team masters the new system.  

We have already taken several steps to notify our customers about this upgrade and transition period. They include notices on billing envelopes, bill messages and a Frequently Asked Questions bill insert. Weve also updated our website and added a Frequently Asked Questions link in our customer service emails. Our plans also include a press release, messages-on-hold and newspaper ads.  

We expect all customers to receive a new account number by the end of their next billing period.  Because many customers make electronic payments using their current account number, the new system stores historical data. As a result, their transactions can also be completed using the old account numbers. This will allow time for customers to transition to the new account number.

1. Call 877-697-4123 or go to www.ccpacshhw.net to order a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection kit. Users will be required to submit a co-payment at the time of order. Co-payment is twenty dollars ($20) for each collection kit ordered; however, there is a limit of four (4) collection kits within a one year time period.

The County will cover the remaining balance of the cost ($90 each) of up to four collection kits within a one year time period. Users wanting or needing more than four (4) collection kits within a one year time period will be required to pay 100% of the cost ($110 each) of a collection kit for orders for a fifth collection kit or more. This will be in addition to the $80 co-pay requirement for the first four collection kits. If it has been more than one year since a County resident has ordered a collection kit, the co-payment requirements will begin anew.

2. A collection kit complete with all the necessary materials and user instructions will be shipped to the address submitted during the ordering process. The kit can hold up to approximately 100 pounds of HHW material.

3. The Contractor will schedule collection days based upon the number of orders received. Collections will occur at least monthly, if not sooner. Users will be notified as to when their kit will be picked up. Due to the time it takes to ship a collection kit, orders placed within 5 days of the next scheduled collection may not be picked up until the subsequent collection day.

4. Make sure your kit is placed out for pick-up on the scheduled collection day. The Contractor will arrive during the day and retrieve the kit. You do not need to be home for a successful collection to occur. The HHW materials will be transported to the Contractors hazardous waste facility for treatment.

5. Make sure to complete the survey that came with the collection kit. Surveys can be completed and submitted online or via mail.

PHFA is offering Homeowner Assistant Programs, a Renovate and Repair Loan Program and First Time Homebuyer's Workshop. Please click on the links below for more information.

Please (click here) for the Homeowner Assistant Program

Please (click here) for the Keystone Renovate and Repair Loan Program

Please (click here) for the First Time Homebuyer's Workshop

You can donate your old computers, monitors and other peripherals. Please (click here) for more information.

Cumberland County will release a series of informations sheets alternative energy. Please go to Township Documents and see "County Alternative Energy Information" or (click here). We will post the information as it becomes available.

The Township now regulates the construction and operation of wood fired boilers and furnaces. Regulations include permitting, location, acceptable fuels, and operation standards. Please contact Jim Hall, Zoning Officer, for more information.

As of January 1, 2009, the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law provides citizens of the Commonwealth the right to request, inspect and obtain copies of public records. Terri A. Martini, Assistant Township Manager, is the open records officer as appointed by the Silver Spring Township Board of Supervisors. For more information about the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, please visit our Administration page: http://www.silverspringtwp-pa.gov/administration.cfm