Columbia Gas’ Contractor, Utility Services Group, will be in Manchester Borough televising sanitary and storm lines, looking for natural gas bores. Please see the flyer below for more information and contact information. Should you have any questions please reach out to the email address listed below.

Email Address: cpacrossbore@nisource.com

Snow-Covered Fire Hydrants: A Hidden Danger

When fire hydrants are buried under snow, firefighters lose crucial minutes trying to access them. Those delays cost time, resources, and can mean the difference between saving a home or losing it entirely.

Homeowners and commercial property owners with hydrants on their property are responsible for maintaining a 3-foot clearance around them. This ensures firefighters can quickly connect supply lines and begin suppression efforts without unnecessary obstacles.

During a fire response, the first arriving engine secures the hydrant with a supply line before proceeding to the scene. The next engine connects to that hydrant and delivers water for suppression. If the hydrant is blocked, this process slows dramatically.

Neighborhoods should work together to keep hydrants clear. Lending a hand to shovel out hydrants near homes and businesses is a simple act that can save lives and property.

Minutes matter. In a fire, every second counts—and those cleared hydrants can make all the difference.

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If you DO NOT plan on attending the in-person collection, please note that payments may be made via one of the payment methods below. Please note that Manchester Borough Staff CANNOT accept your tax payments.

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The York County SPCA plays a vital role, to a police or fire department, in ensuring public health and safety. We provide refuge for sick, injured, abandoned, and lost animals, rehabilitating them and finding them loving homes. Last year, we were confronted with a crisis. The number of stray canines we took in skyrocketed by 35%, pushing our kennel to its maximum capacity for almost a year. This strained our team and volunteers and put the animals in our care at risk. It was a stark reminder that our current resources are insufficient to handle such a high intake.

The YCSPCA will only accept stray dogs from an animal control officer (ACO), a York County police department officer, or a Pennsylvania state dog warden from municipalities with a service contract with the York County SPCA. This change is necessary to create a safer and more reliable animal intake process, aligning us with best practices in shelter animal intake across the United States. We will continue to accept stray canines and other domestic animals from YCSPCA contracted municipalities. The only change is how the animals arrive at our facility. We need a more professional intake process to meet the skyrocketing demand for our services. Find your borough/township’s Stray Dog Transport Provider.

For more information about this policy change, to view FAQs, and to see who provides animal field services in your municipality, please review below. If a community does not have the financial resources to contract with an animal control officer, we suggest partnering with neighboring municipalities to share costs and administrative burdens. The YCSPCA is happy to help support these important collaborative partnerships. 

It takes a community to care for shelter pets. We thank you for your commitment to helping us serve people and pets in York County.

Dog Licenses

Unfortunately, potential impacts involved with this project are noise from equipment, temporary road closures or detours, parking restrictions, temporary loss of access to driveways, and uneven driving conditions. Roads and yards will be restored to their previous condition. Your patience is greatly appreciated during this inconvenience.

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A special thanks to all of the following, and please see gallery of pictures below.

Councilwoman Judy Vance, Councilman Ronald Gembic, Councilman Adam Bowman, and Councilman Larry Weirich for scooping and serving ice cream.

Manchester Borough Maintenance members: Charles Laudenslager II, Travis Pennypacker, and Curtis Walters for all their hard work setting up, and everything needed during and after the event!

Feeser Insurance & Notary for their generous donations of toppings, temporary tattoo table, and games.

AAA Dwarf Acres, Krouse Travel, Wiley Landscape & Design, Member’s 1st, Z&D Fries, Krapf Bus lines, and Tony and Karen Heath!

Union Fire Company No. 1 – Manchester, PA York County Station 23 for bringing their equipment and their support after such a long hard day!

Manchester Borough Public Works Team for their dedication and hard work!

Michelle Klugh is an animal control officer serving York County, Pennsylvania, responsible for managing animal-related issues, including stray animals and complaints about dog-law violations. Michelle Klugh plays a key role in maintaining animal welfare and public safety within York County through her extensive animal control services.

Professional Role and Contact Information
Michelle Klugh serves as the Animal Control Officer for multiple York County municipalities, including Manchester Borough and East Manchester Township and Windsor Borough. She also provides services during evenings and weekends in the region. Residents can contact her directly at 717-916-1413 for animal control services. In emergencies, residents may also contact 911 to have her dispatched. Michelle’s responsibilities encompass investigating dog-law complaints, managing stray animals, and ensuring compliance with local animal-related regulations.

Service Area and Responsibilities
Her work includes supporting York County municipalities, often working in coordination with local police, the York County SPCA, and municipal authorities. Services may include responding to dog bites, aggressive animals, or other animal-related emergencies. Investigating complaints about animal cruelty or neglect. Coordinating with rescue organizations and law enforcement to enforce animal laws, and providing education and guidance about local animal control ordinances

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