Township Services
Community facilities and services include schools, police, fire protection, and administrative functions.
Municipal Administration
West Manheim is a township of the second-class governed by a 5-member Board of Supervisors. Other governmental bodies include a 5-member Planning Commission and a Zoning Hearing Board with 3 members and an alternate member. Other professionals who serve the Township include a solicitor, a township manger, zoning officer, a code enforcement officer, three municipal auditors, a tax collector, a utilities supervisor, a secretary, a treasurer, an administrative assistant, a receptionist, and an emergency management director. We also have a Recreation Board that meets periodically to discuss and address recreational programming needs.
Emergency Services
Emergency services are essential to the safety and welfare of West Manheim Township residents and businesses. The police, fire, and ambulance squads provide life and property saving devices which are vital to the community's quality of life. Fire and police protection and emergency services are identified and discussed below.
Police Services
Police protection is an expected and appreciated service by the residents of West Manheim Township. Currently the West Manheim Township Police Department serves West Manheim Township with 24 hour police coverage.
Ambulance Services
The Pleasant Hill Fire Company provides 24 hour ambulance service to West Manheim Township residents. Medic 46 out of Hanover Hospital also serves the Township.
Hospitals
The Hanover Hospital is the closest health care facility to West Manheim Township. West Manheim Township also has advanced life support offered through Hanover and York Hospitals.
www.hanoverhospital.org
Educational Facilities
West Manheim Township is part of the South Western School District. The District is comprised of Manheim Township, West Manheim Township, and Penn Township. Children are bussed to the elementary school daily.
www.swsd.k12.pa.us
Libraries
The Guthrie Memorial Library currently serves the residents of West Manheim Township. West Manheim Elementary School also offers a library facility that provides collections that cater to the student's age and needs.
West Manheim Recreation Association
The Recreation Association meets on the second Tueday of each month at 8:00 P.M. For more information on baseball, football, and NFL flag football go to:
Culture & Entertainment
The Eichelberger Performing Arts Center brings many adults from outside the community to Hanover for performances that include musicals, jazz, bluegrass, country, rock, and comedy. Many support township businesses as they have lunch, dinner or stay overnight in hotels. More and more children participate in their summer camps, and in the academy throughout the year.
Religion
The following churches fall within the Township boundaries:
- Calvary Assembly of God is located on Pumping Station Road.
- Church of Christ of Hanover is located on Wanda Drive.
- St. Bartholomew Union is located on Grand Valley Road.
- St. David's UCC is located on Hobart Road.
- St. David's Lutheran is located on Musselman Road.
- Hanover First Church of God is located on Fairview Drive.
Garbage
- Penn Waste contracted with West Manheim Township
- Website: www.pennwaste.com
