Community facilities and services include schools, police, fire
protection, and administrative functions.
Municipal Administration
West Manheim is a township of the second-class governed by a
5-member Board of Supervisors. Other governmental bodies include
a 7-member Planning Commission and a Zoning Hearing Board with
6 members. Other professionals who serve the Township include
a solicitor, a township manger/zoning officer, a code enforcement
officer, three municipal auditors, a tax collector, a utilities
supervisor, a secretary, a treasurer, an administrative assistant,
a receptionist, and an emergency management director. We also
have a Recreation Board that meets periodically to discuss and
address recreational programming needs.
Emergency Services
Emergency services are essential to the safety and welfare of
West Manheim Township residents and businesses. The police,
fire, and ambulance squads provide life and property saving
devices which are vital to the community’s quality of life.
Fire and police protection and emergency services are identified
and discussed below.
Police Services
Police protection is an expected and appreciated service by
the residents of West Manheim Township. Currently the West Manheim
Township Police Department serves West Manheim Township with
24 hour police coverage.
Ambulance Services
The Pleasant Hill Fire Company provides 24 hour ambulance service
to West Manheim Township residents. Medic 46 out of Hanover
Hospital also serves the Township.
Hospitals
The Hanover Hospital is the closest health care facility to
West Manheim Township. West Manheim Township also has advanced
life support offered through Hanover and York Hospitals.
www.hanoverhospital.org
Educational Facilities
West Manheim Township is part of the South Western School District.
The District is comprised of Manheim Township, West Manheim
Township, and Penn Township. Children are bussed to the elementary
school daily.
www.swsd.k12.pa.us
Libraries
The Guthrie Memorial Library currently serves the residents
of West Manheim Township. West Manheim Elementary School also
offers a library facility that provides collections that cater
to the student’s age and needs.
www.hanoverlibrary.org
West Manheim Recreation Association
The Recreation Association meets on the second Tueday of each month at 8:00 P.M. For more information on baseball, football, and NFL flag football go to:
www.westmanheimrec.com
Culture & Entertainment
