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Paxtang Municipal Building, 3423 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111
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DERRY STREET BRIDGE PROJECT
PennDOT Rehabilitation Project
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Borough Office 717-564-4770 | Non-emergency Police/Fire 717-558-6900
PAXTANG BOROUGH SHADE TREE COMMISSION
The Borough of Paxtang Shade Tree Commission inventories and maintains the Borough trees located between the Public Sidewalks and the Curbs. This Shade Tree Lawn is maintained by the Property Owner of the Parcel, however, the tree is Borough Property and may not be trimmed or removed by any resident. The Shade Tree Commission, Borough Public Works Department, and a small group of trained and authorized volunteers maintain approximately 600 trees in the borough.
Paxtang Borough Shade Tree Commissioners: Shane Philipps and there are 2 current vacancies. If you are interested in serving, please contact the Borough office to discuss the process for consideration of appointment.
Do you have a new Shade Tree planted in front of your property? We need your assistance; Property Owners should water the tree at least for the first summer season/ first 4-6 months. We provide a watering gator, you provide the water to give it a good chance for a long life. Thank you!
For more information about the Shade Tree Commission, see the "General Code - Ecode" below.
If you are interested in more information about volunteering with the Shade Tree Commission, please leave a message for Dana Deagan, or Shane Philipps, STC members, at the Borough office.
The Shade Tree Commission typically meets the third Wednesday quarterly, March, June, September, and December, at the Borough Building. Please confirm dates under Calendar, or by calling the Borough Office.
2025 Shade Tree Commission Meetings:
March 19, April 22, June 18, September 17, December 17
Click Here: HONORS TREE/ADOPT A TREE PROGRAM
Arbor Day
Paxtang Borough Shade Tree Commission celebrates Arbor Day, Friday, April 25, 2025,
The Paxtang Shade Tree Commission will be celebrating Arbor Day with the 5th graders of Paxtang Elementary School. The celebration will on April 25th is POSTPONED. The event will be rescheduled at a later date.
Paxtang Shade Tree Commission will be planting a new tree by the school property and the kids will be encouraged to name that tree.
In 2025, Paxtang Celebrates 37 years of recognition by Tree City USA.
ARBOR DAY is a day meant for the celebration of the trees in our lives. The date, specified by the Arbor Day Foundation, is the last Friday in April. Arbor Day is especially meaningful to Paxtang, because the Borough has been a "Tree City" for the past 36 years (as of 2024), and many of us especially value the trees in our neighborhoods and on the Green Belt. As in previous years, the Paxtang Shade Tree Commission in cooperation with the Mayor, the Borough Elected Officials, Borough Staff and the Principal and teachers of Paxtang Elementary School, have arranged a program and tree planting celebration on Arbor Day.
https://www.arborday.org/celebrate/celebration-materials.cfm
HELP PROTECT OUR TREES!
Have you seen a spotted lantern fly in the borough? It is an invasive planthopper with a strong preference for economically important plants including grapevines, maples, black walnut, birch and willow. Feeding damage significantly stresses the plants/trees which can lead to decreased health and in some cases, death of the plant/tree. SLF has the potential to greatly impact the viticulture (grape), fruit tree, plant nursery and timber industries.
https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-management-for-residents
