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COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Manheim is a township of the second class, governed by a three-member Board of Supervisors. Other governmental bodies include a seven-member Planning Commission and a Zoning Hearing Board with three members. Other professionals who serve the Township include a solicitor, a zoning/code enforcement officer/township manger, three municipal auditors, a tax collector, a sewage enforcement officer, and a secretary/treasurer. Manheim Township also has a Recreation Board that periodically meets to discuss and address recreational programming needs. Township Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Township Office Closed
Emergency services are essential to the safety and welfare of Manheim Township residents and businesses. The police, fire, and ambulance squads provide life and property saving services which are vital to the community's quality of life. Fire and police protection and emergency medical services are identified and discussed below. Police protection is an expected and appreciated service by the residents of Manheim Township. Currently Southwestern Regional Police Department serves Manheim Township. Although there is no fire company located within the Township, adequate services are provided to Manheim residents by three area fire companies, which are dispatched according to the defined areas of responsibility as depicted by the Fire Company Service Area Map. These areas are also described below: 1. Pleasant Hill (Station 52): Serves essentially the northwestern quarter of the Township including portions of Black Rock Road, Hoffacker Road, Blue Hill, Zumbrum Road, and all of Ridge Road, Sunset Circle, Landis Road, Lee Road, Dubs Church Road, Baumgardner Road, and Marina Road. Presently, Pleasant Hill offers 4 Engines, 1 Brush Unit and 1 Utility Unit which are operated with 46 active volunteer members. 2. Jefferson Station (Station 47): Serves essentially the northeastern quarter of the Township. Jefferson provides 5 Engines and a quick response Medic unit serviced by 10 active volunteer members. 3. Lineboro (Station 7): Serves essentially the southern half of the Township. Lineboro provides 2 Engines, 1 Brush truck, 1 Air unit which are operated by 30 active members. The 24-hour service provided by these volunteers is of tremendous value to the Township and should be recognized. The Pleasant Hill and Lineboro Fire Companies provide ambulance service to Manheim Township residents. The Heart Unit Medic 46 out of Hanover also serves the Township. |
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