30 day burn ban in effect starting tomorrow.
RESOLUTION 2024-29 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, DO HEREBY ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY 30-DAY COUNTY-WIDE BAN ON ANY AND ALL OPEN BURNING. THIS BURN BAN SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE TO THE CONTRARY.WHEREAS, the County Commissioners are responsible for providing for the health, safety and welfare of the people of York County; and WHEREAS, because of record low stream levels, very low ground water levels, drier than normal conditions, with no significant rain fall being forecast, low nominal rain fall over recent weeks, thereby keeping the wildfire potential very high throughout York County; and WHERAS, the Forest Fire Warden #4381 of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the fire chiefs of York County’s fire departments have expressed concern that this fire potential poses a serious and imminent threat to the life and property within York County; and WHEREAS, emergency measures are required to reduce the severity of this danger in order to protect the health, safety, welfare and property of the residents of York County. NOW, THEREFORE, we the undersigned Commissioners of York County, pursuant to the provisions of Act 1995-52 and Section 7501 of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Services Code, as amended, do hereby establish a temporary 30-day county-wide ban on any and all open burning. This burn ban shall supersede any municipal ordinance to the contrary. Open burning is hereby defined as the ignition and subsequent burning of any combustible material (garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper, vegetative material involved with land clearing or any sort of debris) out-of-doors either in a burn barrel (screened or unscreened), in a backyard fire pit, or on the ground. The use of propane or gas stoves, charcoal briquette grills, or the use of tobacco in any form is not prohibited by this resolution. All fireworks are prohibited under this burn ban, unless approved through written authorization by the municipality having jurisdiction. Campfires, in designated state, federal, or Department of Environmental Protection licensed campgrounds, are allowed in fire rings that confine and contain the campfire. Enforcement of this ban shall be the responsibility of any sworn police officer, in accordance with the provisions of Act 1995-52. Specifically, any sworn police officer, when available, including the Pennsylvania State Police, shall be responsible for enforcing the provisions of this resolution. Also, whenever a violation of this resolution occurs in a city, borough, incorporated town or township, which has in effect an ordinance prohibiting open burning, the police officer may cite the violation under either the municipal ordinance or the county resolution. Under no
circumstances shall any person be cited for violations of both the county resolution and the municipal ordinance for the same violation.
PENALTY, A person who violates this resolution commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to a fine of not more than $100.00 for the first offense, $200.00 for the second offense and $300.00 for the third and subsequent offense.
DURATION, the ban shall continue for 30 days from the effective date set forth unless terminated earlier. This ban will be reviewed periodically during the 30-day effective period to determine whether weather conditions are such that it can be terminated prior to the date set forth herein. The York County Commissioners hereby grant authority to the Chief Clerk to rescind this resolution upon recommendation of the York County Office of Emergency Management and the Fire Chief’s Association.
FURTHER, we direct the York County Office of Emergency Management:
1.To ensure the widespread publication and distribution of this burn ban resolution.
2.To distribute notice thereof to all local radio, TV, and newspapers.
3.To maintain proof of distribution and of the manner and frequency of publication.
4.To coordinate the enforcement of this ban with all law enforcement agencies inaccordance with Act 1995-52, i.e., to encourage filing or issuance of a citation whereappropriate.
5.To take all appropriate action needed to coordinate response to the dangers posed bythe unusually dry conditions.
6.To take any other emergency management actions deemed necessary to respond tothis imminent threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the people of York County.
EFFECTIVE, this 30th day of October, 2024, by the York County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Gregory E. Monskie Julie Wheeler
Chief Clerk President Commissioner
Scott Burford
Vice-President Commissioner
Doug Hoke
Commissioner
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NYCHAPS Newsletter
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Dillsburg Library Newsletter
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Dillsburg Senior Center
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York County Solid Waste (YCSWA)
York County Solid Waste Authority Will Hold a Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event The York County Solid Waste Authority’s (YCSWA) FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event will be held on Saturday, May 4th from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. The event will be held at the paved lot behind the YCSWA Recycling Drop-Off Center…
New Years Eve Pickle Drop
Starting at 4pm, kids can enjoy an array of activities – from snagging cool pickle gear to playing fun games and indulging in delicious food, including Dillsburg famous Fresh Pickle Soup! The excitement peaks with a baby drop at 7pm, followed by a thrilling Bingo session from 7:30-11:30pm.
Explore Dillsburg
Scroll through the slides to learn more about some of the unique places Dillsburg has to offer! Want to feature your place? Email us at explore@dillsburg.com.
A Brief History of Dillsburg
Nestled in the foothills of the beautiful and historic Blue Ridge Mountains with South Mountain in its backyard, Dillsburg has been and is a good place to call “home”.
At one time the settlement was known as Monaghan Settlement, at other times it was Dill’s or Dills, Dillstown and even Dillston. Then, at its incorporation on April 9, 1833, it officially, and probably finally, became known as Dillsburg. It was named in honor of the chief of the earliest settlers, Matthew Dill, who located here about 1740. He came from the county of Monagahan, Ireland. In 1749 Matthew Dill became one of the court justices of York County and before this he had commanded a company against native Indian opposition. He died October 13, 1750 at the age of 52.
The exact date of the earliest settlement in or near Dillsburg is uncertain. It is noted, however, that Captain Matthew Dill’s name appeared in the records of Chester County, Pennsylvania, as late as 1735. It should be noted that the lands within the present limits of York County were, at one time, a part of Chester County. They later became part of the new Lancaster County and finally in August 1749 York County was established “West of the Susquehanna” and was separated from Lancaster County.