Hellam Township Administration

York County is beginning work on a Transportation Safety Action Plan to improve roadway safety, and we want to hear from you. 📢

📃 Please take a moment to complete a brief survey and tell us about the traffic safety issues you have experienced in York County. Your input is important and will be used as we develop the Action Plan.

The survey can be found here, https://tinyurl.com/26TrafficSafetySurvey or by using the QR code.

Chip sealing will begin the week of August 10th, weather permitting.

The roads to be sealed will be:

Keller Ave.

Tracey School Rd.

Chimney Rock Rd.

Millstone Rd.

Spring Rd.

Tower Rd.

Road work is weather-dependent and may be subject to change.

🌲Here are some events happening in Hellam Township and surrounding municipalities!

🌿Sunny Samplings: Mid-Summer Foraging Walk - August 2, 10 - 2
The Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education
Learn about ethical foraging and the uses of wild plants from season to season! For more information and booking, visit the website at https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?reset=1&id=1346

🔔 Ringing in 250: Stories from the Susquehanna
Every weekday except Mondays until September 6
Columbia Crossing River Trails Center
Presented by the Susquehanna National Heritage Area
Experience the culture and history of the Susquehanna through rotating exhibits, activities, boat launches, and more! Find more information here: https://susqnha.org/explore/columbia-crossing-river-trails-center/

🍑 Peach Fest at Flinchbaugh's Orchard and Farm Market - Saturday, August 8, 10 - 3
Enjoy live music, cut-your-own flowers (sunflowers and wildflowers), fresh peach sundaes, wagon rides, wine sampling, tractor-drawn wagon rides, and more! For more information, visit the website at https://flinchbaughsorchard.com/events-calendar/

💐 Floral Arrangement Fundamentals - Saturday, August 8, 10 - 2
The Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education
Learn the basics and all the fundamentals of floral design to create your own bouquets and arrangements! Class instructor Mariel McDonnell will teach you everything you know, and you'll leave with your own spiral bouquet and centerpiece arrangement. All materials, including fresh-cut flowers, will be provided. Book your spot and find more information here: https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?reset=1&id=1352

⚠️ Don't forget to sign up for Savvy Citizen! It's how reminders are shared, as well as timely notifications and emergency alerts. A crucial township resource you don't want to miss out on! 🚨

UPDATE 8/6/26: Thank you to everyone who has applied to Hellam Handmade so far! We have gotten an incredible amount of interest. We have a handful of 5x5 spaces, and are fully booked for indoor 10x10! If you are interested in vending with a 10x10 space, please apply to be an outside vendor.

🧶 We still need vendors for our first-ever Hellam Handmade event!

Forms can be found on our website at https://www.hellamtownship.gov/hellam-handmade/

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Space is limited, so make sure to fill out the forms by August 31 to secure your spot!

Don't forget about the Eastern York Recreation Authority Carnival! 🎠

📆 August 19-22, 2026
The Hellam Baseball Field on 20 Franklin Street

Wednesday & Thursday 6-9 PM
Friday & Saturday 5-10 PM

📢 Any inquiries can be directed to [email protected].

We hope to see you there!

🐕‍🦺 K-9 Storm visited our office earlier this week! A visit from a furry friend is always welcome 🐾

⛈️ Hellam Township was asked to contribute an article to the Pennsylvania Municipal League Reporter on flood mitigation and recovery efforts in the township, and it just went live! 🔗 You can find the article here:

https://www.pml.org/2026/07/13/recovering-from-natural-disaster-how-hellam-township-is-mitigating-flood-risk-and-improving-lives/

Only 1 month away! 🎢🎠🎡🎆

🎪 Follow Eastern York Recreation Authority Carnival for updates!
👀 Watch for information on accessing ride & game tickets!