Swatara Township

Swatara Township In 1799, just twenty-three years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a court order divided Lower Paxton Township into two equal parts.

Swatara was the name chosen for the southern part of the area. The word is thought to be from an Iroquois Indian word meaning "Where we fed on eels." Swatara Township is comprised of 14.6 square miles, equivalent to 9,344 acres. An atlas of 1875 shows Churchville, New Benton, and Highland Village as population centers. Today we know them as Oberlin, Bressler, and Enhaut, respectively. Wheat and corn fields have become Lawnton, Lenker Manor, Harrisburg Estates, Rutherford Heights. Georgian Manor, Lawnford Acres and Chambers Hill. On April 1, 1911 Swatara obtained First Class Township status with a population of 5,630. According to the 2020 census, 27,284 residents now make up the Township. Board of Commissioners

President Shaela Ellis, [email protected]
Vice President Shane Steele, [email protected]
Commissioner Christine Zubeck, [email protected]
Commissioner Mike Tuckey, [email protected]
Commissioner Tom Connolly, [email protected]

09/15/2026
Swatara Township Authority Regular Meeting Agenda - Monday September 14th, 2026 at 6pmThis document can also be viewed i...
09/11/2026

Swatara Township Authority Regular Meeting Agenda - Monday September 14th, 2026 at 6pm
This document can also be viewed in PDF format at the following link
https://swataratwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Swatara-Authority-Agenda-2026.09.14.pdf

We Will Never Forget – September 11, 2001Today, Swatara Township joins communities across our nation in remembering the ...
09/11/2026

We Will Never Forget – September 11, 2001

Today, Swatara Township joins communities across our nation in remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001. We honor the innocent lives taken, the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, military members, and countless others who answered the call to serve, and the families whose lives were forever changed.

Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember the courage, sacrifice, and unity shown in the face of unimaginable tragedy. May we never forget those we lost, those who responded, and those who continue to carry the lasting impact of that day.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

🍂 SWATARA TOWNSHIP FALL BRUSH COLLECTION 🍂Swatara Township’s Fall Brush Collection will take place the week of September...
09/10/2026

🍂 SWATARA TOWNSHIP FALL BRUSH COLLECTION 🍂

Swatara Township’s Fall Brush Collection will take place the week of September 21–26, 2026.

Residents are encouraged to have eligible brush and yard waste ready for collection and to review the Township’s guidelines before placing materials curbside.

🌿 For information on accepted materials, preparation requirements, and other collection guidelines, visit the Brush Collection webpage:

Brush Collection Spring Collection: Week of April 20-24, 2026 Fall Collection: September 21-26, 2026 The Public Works Department will remove your brush and yard waste two times per year during it’s scheduled Spring and Fall Yard Waste Collection Days. The Public Works Department will pick up yard ...

🚧 Upcoming Veolia Project – Derry StreetInformation from Veolia regarding an upcoming project along Derry Street is prov...
09/10/2026

🚧 Upcoming Veolia Project – Derry Street

Information from Veolia regarding an upcoming project along Derry Street is provided below.

Residents and motorists who travel through the area are encouraged to review the project information and plan accordingly. Please be aware of construction activity, temporary traffic impacts, and changing conditions within the work zone.

Additional updates will be shared as they become available.

Address

599 Eisenhower Boulevard
Harrisburg, PA
17111

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(717) 564-2551

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