Why Newberry Township?!?

Newberry Township is a growing residential community situated between Harrisburg and York. Because of this prime location, there is easy access to enjoy all the cultural events offered by both cities with very little travel, while living in an area that is suburban to the city environment. Newberry Township offers a variety of housing opportunities for all income levels. These opportunities include townhouses, single-family attached and detached homes, mobile homes, and apartments.

Demographically, the Township consists of approximately 14,322 residents, which makes it a Second Class Township under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. The median household income as of 1990 was $35,005. Approximately 62% of the Township’s residents are living in households headed by a married couple. In 2000, 69% of the Township’s population was under the age of 45, indicating a large number of young families with one or more children.

As the Township grows, so do the opportunities for businesses to locate in the area. Service industries will find a rich environment to locate to sell groceries, clothing, furniture, etc. The real estate tax millage rate is 1.79.

Schools

West Shore School District
201 Ross Avenue
New Cumberland, PA 17070
717-938-9577  www.wssd.k12.pa.us

Northeastern School District
300 High Street
Manchester, PA 17402
717-266-3644 www.nesd.k12.pa.us

A Great Place to Live, Work, Play, Eat and Shop!

LIVE:  A simple Sunday drive will help you understand why many are thankful to call Newberry Township home.  From its rolling hillsides, lush forests, open spaces  and farmlands, to the diverse housing developments, Newberry Township has something for everyone.  There are two school districts within the Township.  Northeastern is in the southern end of the Township, while West Shore is in the Northern portion of the Township.  And residents can rest assured knowing they are protected by four Fire Departments who serve the Township:  Newberry Township Fire Department, Lewisberry Fire Company, Goldsboro Fire Company and York Haven Fire Department. 

WORK:  There are many small businesses located within Newberry Township, as well as some corporations.  And once Newberry Pointe is completed, there will be even more opportunities available during these hard economic times when unemployment is at an all-time high.  So, if you’re looking for employment, drive around the Township and check for signs on doors or windows at our small businesses and maybe you’ll find the job you’ve been looking for. 

PLAY:  There are so many options for recreation for residents in the Township.  Newberry has two parks within the Township.  Shelley Park is located in Manchester on Cassel Road.  It offers 36 acres with baseball and soccer fields, a basketball court, walking trails, a tot lot and pavilion rentals.  Cly Park is located in York Haven on Cly Road.  It offers 6 acres with ball fields and a pavilion rental.  The residents of Valley Green can enjoy watching their small children play in the Tot Lots, swim in the community pool or play tennis.  Residents of our single-family developments can enjoy walks through their neighborhoods and playing in their backyards.  Whatever you enjoy, Newberry Township offers it.  So, take a walk in the park, catch a car race on a Saturday night in the summer, walk around and browse at the Flea Market on the weekend, get in some leisurely golfing at the Golf course, or take a short drive to the river for some boating and fishing.  These are just some of the wonderful recreation ideas that Newberry has to offer. 

EAT:  Hungry?  Then you’ve come to the right place.  Newberry Township offers many solutions to fill that empty spot.  There’s a variety of pizza/sub shops, fast food, sports bars, ethnic foods and sit down restaurants.  And what’s better on a hot, summer day than some ice cream?  So, whatever you crave, you won’t have to drive far.  . 

SHOP:  OK, shopping in the Township may be a little sparse.  But how many of us have been thankful for a convenience store on a holiday, a quick run to the hardware store for those last-minute projects and the variety of shops for specific items.  And with Newberry Pointe, the Retail Center currently being constructed at the intersection of Old Trail and Pleasant View Drive (set to open in 2011) there will be many more opportunities to shop in the future.