Newberry Township needs volunteers for the various boards and commissions within the Township. These include the planning commission, zoning hearing board, recreation board and the municipal authority. These positions are very important to the effective operation of your township government. Volunteers are asked to complete a short application, which are kept on file at the township office. We use these applications when vacancies occur.

Currently, there are also several positions available for the Emergency Management Agency for the Township and Lewisberry Borough. Information about these positions and volunteer applications are available on this website.

1. Advise and Provide Recommendations to elected officials on all aspects of recreation, open space/ greenway lands, park facilities and development. Including setting policies, grant application, donation of land and fees.
2. Evaluate Municipal Park and Recreation Services by observing area programs and municipal facilities to identify accomplishments and future direction.
3. Determine Budget Needs and Monitor Finances by determining community needs and establishing priority for funds. Advise on land acquisition and park facility development as funds avail.
4. Develop and Maintain Cooperative Working Relationships with citizens, community organizations, businesses, elected officials, school districts and government agencies.
5. Serve as Liaisons by promoting the need for recreation facilities, open space and greenway connectivity to the general public and elected officials. When necessary, serves as a buffer between staff, elected officials and special interest groups.
6. Plan for the Future in cooperation with elected officials and through the development of a comprehensive recreation, park and open space plan. Help develop park master plans and cooperate with neighboring municipalities whenever possible.
7. Participate in Special Events and activities, monitoring community reaction and recommend improvements.
8. Attend Regular Monthly Meetings and special meetings as needed.

Length of Term 5 years

The Newberry Township Municipal Authority Board member position is a volunteer position and members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The appointed Board member will serve a five (5) year term and should be a resident of the Township. The Newberry Township Municipal Authority meets meets once a month, usually the first Wednesday of the month, at 6:00 P.M.

Authority Board members are responsible for organizing and conducting the business of the Authority. The Authority Board members are responsible for creating and amending bylaws, policies and rules and regulations.

The Newberry Township Zoning Hearing Board member position is a volunteer position that is appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Zoning Hearing Board meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. The primary purpose of the ZHB is to help assure fair and equitable application and administration of the Zoning Ordinance by hearing appeals on the Zoning Officer’s determinations and by granting relief from the literal enforcement of the Ordinance in certain hardship situations. The ZHB member reviews any application(s) submitted each month and makes themselves familiar with the Zoning Ordinance Section(s) that pertain to the application. At the Hearing, the ZHB hears the applicant’s request and makes a determination. The ZHB has a Solicitor that attends Hearings to assist with the determination. The term of a ZHB member lasts for five years.