Hanover Township, Northampton County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania continue to operate under a declared DECLARATION OF DISASTER EMERGENCY.
The Township greatly appreciates the support we’ve received from residents. We analyze every decision first taking into account the safety and well-being of our employees and then the inconvenience it creates. We also examine the safety and well-being of our residents and visitors.
This update will only contain items/issues that will change as of June 26th.
GREEN PHASE: The Governor has indicated that Northampton County and Hanover Township will enter the Green Phase on June 26th.
This does not mean we are back to “normal”. There are still limitations placed on numerous activities during this phase. We will continue to be diligent in our response and activities.
Please refer to the guidance issued by the Governor’s Office:
Additionally, continue to follow the advice as directed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
TOWNSHIP PARKS: Will be open and be in a “Use at Your Own Risk” state. This will include basketball and tennis courts. No drinking water at this time.
TOWNSHIP OFFICE: Access will still be by appointment only. This will eliminate congestion in the lobby and protect staff and visitors.
COMMUNITY CENTER: Will remain closed at this time. We expect it to reopen with limited access and activities on or about July 7th. Appointments will be required to use the fitness room within a specific time frame and limit. Signed Waivers will be required for access.
FIELD RENTALS: We expect to begin field rentals on or about August 3, 2020. Waivers will be required for use.
DOG PARK: Open – No drinking water at this time.
OTHER ITEMS: If you have a specific question please email the Township at hanover@hanovertwp-nc.org or call 610.866.1140 and leave a message. We'll get back in touch with you as soon as possible.
Staff Extensions: Township Secretary: 223; Township Treasurer: 235; Zoning Officer: 226; Waste & Sewer Billing: 231; Public Works Director: 227; Public Works Department: 224 & Township Manager: 222. The Community Center number is 610.317.8701.
Hanover TWP is a 10 out of 10 with regards to proactively and with total transparency, keeping it's residents safe and informed!
ReplyDeleteHow would you rate your township, boro, city?
Are the green phase "new normal" requirements lawful and/or enforceable? I don't recall the legislature passing these "new normal" laws and seeking the governor's signature. At what point does the executive branch's emergency dictatorial power end? While most I've observed are completely ignoring Harrisburg at this point, what is actually enforceable?
ReplyDeleteMy township...Only thing more rare than a case of Covid-19 is a person wearing a mask.
ReplyDeleteCovid-19 is like playing six-degrees-of-Kevin Bacon.
A friend's, cousin's, brother-in-law's, uncle's, boss's, mother's, grandmother had it and recovered.
Hooray for the states of NJ, NY, and CT imposing a quarantine on travel from high-rate states. Europe should be doing the same. Maybe they'll start to call it the USA Virus.
ReplyDelete12:36, my doctor says it's very real. I'm going with my doctor.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous said...
ReplyDeleteAre the green phase "new normal" requirements lawful and/or enforceable? I don't recall the legislature passing these "new normal" laws and seeking the governor's signature. At what point does the executive branch's emergency dictatorial power end? While most I've observed are completely ignoring Harrisburg at this point, what is actually enforceable?
June 24, 2020 at 12:36 PM
The governor had the power to enter the emergency orders. The PA Supreme Court agreed. The remaining question is whether rescinding the governor's order is subject to his veto.
My doc is a guy who never wears a dress in public. He says it's serious. But aggressive hand washing and isolating the elderly are more than sufficient at this point. I'm going with my doc.
ReplyDeleteThe 10,000 question nobody is talking about. What is after Green? NOTHING UNTIL A VACCINE IN PA. Check our PA DOH. %&^$%& Wolf!
ReplyDelete5:46 you could have just said you were a bigot and left it at that
ReplyDeleteBernie, from a "lawyerly" perspective, what does signing a waiver mean with respect to a disease like this? What exactly gets "waived?" I have never really understood the many waivers I have been presented over the years. Just know, over the years, they have been presented to me before receiving many services.
ReplyDelete6:33, The attorneys I have spoken to do not think much of them, but they are a stumbling block for someone asserting liability. How can a waiver be knowing when so much is unknown about Covid-19?
ReplyDelete12:36, my doctor says it's very real. I'm going with my doctor.
ReplyDeleteJune 24, 2020 at 2:20 PM
My guess is your barber will say you need a haircut.
The more interesting things doctors say are the things they say to each other, I think you'd be surprised.
I also have access to secret information that shows all of my opinions are correct. Funny I haven't seen you at any of the meetings.
ReplyDeleteAnon 11;16, you can get your medical advice from your barber, most people will get their medical advice from their doctor.
ReplyDeleteI think doctors would be surprised that you think you know what they say to each other. Your tin hat receives doctors brain waves does it.