Proposed Tax Increase – Public Flyer
Why is a tax increase being considered?
• The Township’s budget has been running a yearly deficit. Reserves used to cover shortfalls will be gone within 2–3 years.
• Costs for public safety, stormwater compliance, and road maintenance keep rising, while revenues remain flat.
• To make costs fair for everyone, the Township plans to eliminate the Fire Hydrant Tax (currently charged only to properties within 780 feet of a hydrant) and instead spread this cost evenly across all taxpayers. Fire hydrants benefit the entire community, not just those nearby.
Additionally, the Township is not responsible for School Tax or County Tax. You may attend the Northeastern Area School District and York County board meetings for those items.
What has the Township already done?
• No real estate tax increase in over 20 years. Revenue from residential and business development growth had carried us until now.
• Significant cost reductions:
– Capital expenses: $1M → $100K
– Government purchases: $1.3M → $100K
– Fire protection: $500K → $350K
– Highway maintenance: $2.7M → $1.5M
– Recreation: $135K → $25K
• Overall spending cut from $8.5M to $6.2M.
• Held public financial review and budget workshops for transparency and accountability.
What happens if we do nothing?
Without new revenue, taxpayers may see:
• Fewer police patrol hours (emergency response only).
• Less road maintenance (leading to higher long-term costs).
• Delays in replacing aging equipment.
• Reductions in community services.
What would this cost you?
Current tax rate: 1.04 mills
Proposed: 1.70–2.00 mills
| Millage Rate | Annual Tax (per $100,000 value) | Annual Increase | Monthly Increase |
| 1.04 mills (current) | $104 | $0 | $0 |
| 1.70 mills | $170 | +$66 | +$5.50 |
| 2.00 mills | $200 | +$96 | +$8.00 |
Examples:
| Home assessed at $150,000 • Current tax: $156/year • At 1.70 mills: $255/year (+$99, or about $8.25/month) • At 2.00 mills: $300/year (+$144, or about $12/month) |
| Home assessed at $175,000 • Current tax: $182/year • At 1.70 mills: $297.50/year (+$115.50, or about $9.63/month) • At 2.00 mills: $350/year (+$168, or about $14/month) |
| Equation: Millage Rate (0.00170) or (0.0020) multiply by the assessed property value equals the total payment per year. |
Find your property assessment on your tax bill or online: https://assessmentpublic.yorkcountypa.gov/
Upcoming Public Meetings
📍 Township Building – 5080 N. Sherman St. Ext., Mount Wolf, PA 17347
• Oct. 14, 2025 – Board of Supervisors (6 PM)
• Oct. 22, 2025 – Financial Review (4 PM) & Budget Workshop (6 PM)
• Nov. 11, 2025 – Board of Supervisors (6 PM)
• Dec. 9, 2025 – Final Vote (6 PM)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENTION
TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of East Manchester Township at their regularly scheduled public meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Office at 5080 North Sherman Street, Mt. Wolf 17347, will hold a public hearing, after which hearing and during which meeting also intends to consider for adoption “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EAST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ZONING ORDINANCE TO CREATE A NEW AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION (AI) DISTRICT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF DATA CENTERS.” Section 1 of the Ordinance adds a new Agricultural Innovation (AI) District to East Manchester Township; Section 2 provides the specific intent, permitted uses and special exceptions, lot area and bulk regulations, and limitations for the AI District; Section 3 establishes the standards for Data Centers as a permitted use in the AI District; Section 4 adds a definition for “DATA CENTER”; Section 5 adds a definition for “DATA CENTER ACCESSORY USES”; Section 6 adds a definition for “DATA CENTER EQUIPMENT”; Section 7 amends the definition of “WAREHOUSE”; Section 8 provides a repealer; Section 9 adds severability provisions; Section 10 makes the ordinance effective immediately after its approval as provided by law. Copies of the ordinance are available at the offices of the York Newspaper Company, the York County Courthouse Self Help Center, or the Township Office.
Kristie Masemer, Township Manager
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENTION
TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of East Manchester Township at their regularly scheduled public meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Office at 5080 North Sherman Street, Mt. Wolf 17347, will hold a public hearing, after which hearing and during which meeting also intends to consider for adoption “AN ORDINANCE OF EAST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE EAST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP ZONING MAP TO REZONE LAND FROM THE AGRICULTURAL (A) DISTRICT TO THE AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION (AI) DISTRICT.” Section 1 of the Ordinance amends to Township’s Zoning Map to rezone Tax Parcel ID Nos. 26-000-NI-0163.00-00000, 26-000-NI-0163.A0-00000, 26-000-NI-0164.00-00000, 26-000-NI-0164.A0-00000, 26-000-NI-0165.00-00000, 26-000-NI-0165.A0-00000, 26-000-NI-0166.00-00000, 26-000-NI-0168.00-00000, 26-000-NI-0168.A0-T0001, 26-000-NI-0168.B0-00000, 26-000-NI-0169.C0-00000, 26-000-NI-0170.00-00000, 26-000-NI-0171.00-00000, 26-000-NI-0176.B0-00000 (excluding area zoned Conservation (C) and area zoned Industrial (I)), 26-000-NI-0177.00-00000, 26-000-NI-0178.00-00000 (excluding area zoned Conservation (C)), 26-000-NI-0178.A0-00000, 26-000-NI-0178.B0-00000, 26-000-NI-0178.C0-00000, 26-000-NI-0178.D0-00000 (excluding area zoned Conservation (C)), and 26-000-NI-0178.E0-00000 from the Agricultural Zoning District to the Agricultural-Innovation Zoning District. Section 2 provides a repealer. Section 3 maintains the validity of the ordinance if any section is stricken by a court. Section 4 makes the ordinance effective immediately after its approval as provided by law. Copies of the Ordinance are available at the offices of the York Newspaper Company, York County Courthouse Self Help Center, or the Township Office.
Kristie Masemer, Township Manager
Proposed Ordinance – Rezoning of Agricultural to Agricultural Innovation
Republic Services is experiencing staffing issues currently. They are rotating staff so this does not occur consecutively to the same municipality. Double recycling will be collected next week (9/17/25) to ensure everything is cleaned up. They apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Please be mindful that all trash companies continue to have staffing issues. Thank you.
Hosted by the Susquehanna Lions Club
The Annual Manchester/Mt. Wolf Halloween Parade is scheduled for Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Columbia Gas will be replacing existing metal gas laterals and services with upgraded plastic pipe. Columbia Gas will hang flyers on affected properties within East Manchester Township and Manchester Borough. The project’s proposed starting date is mid to end of August 2025. Roads to be affected are N George St. from Beshore School Rd. to Sunset Dr., Cottage Dr., Rosedale Dr., Sunset Dr., Loucks St., and Clover Ln. 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.
Beginning May 7, 2025 and for the remainder of the construction year (October 2025), Columbia Gas will be replacing their gas lines on Starview Rd. (PennDOT road). Roads to be affected; Starview Rd., Liverpool TPKE., Brylea Dr., Dellinger Rd., Forge Hill Ct., Blossom Rd., and Polaris Dr. (private access drive). Any issues should be directed to PennDOT or Columbia Gas.
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Board of Supervisors Meetings Live Stream Link (<– click here)
The East Manchester Township Board of Supervisors are providing viewing access to its meeting via live streaming on youtube.com. Channel Name @EastManchesterTownship (See link above). This will allow the public to view the Board of Supervisors meeting live and will store on YouTube for a controlled amount of time. The meeting link will not allow public participation nor the submission of questions or comments. If any citizen would like to provide public comment during a meeting, they are encouraged to attend the meeting in person. The Township cannot guarantee that there will not be interruptions in the link or recording due to technical difficulties or failures. To ensure full access to any meeting, citizens are encouraged to attend in person.