Lancaster Township is a rural, yet growing residential community located in southwestern Butler County, Pennsylvania encompassing nearly 14,000 acres.
While settled by pioneer settlers in 1796, Lancaster Township was not officially founded and incorporated until 1854. The municipality is comprised of approximately 37 square miles of land situated along the Route 19 (Perry Highway) corridor. The 2010 Census projected a population of 2,532.
Upcoming Events
Lancaster Township Public Meetings
The Lancaster Township Board of Supervisors will hold its next Regular Business meeting on
Board of Supervisors Meeting
Per Article VI Section 603 of the Township Code, Lancaster Township holds its monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month.
The meetings are open to the public and will be held at the Lancaster Township Community Center, 113 Kings Alley, Harmony, PAÂ 16037.
The purpose of the monthly meeting is to address Township business and any other issues that may properly come before the Board of Supervisors.
Paper copies of the agenda, Ordinances, Resolutions, and building permit list are available to the public at the township office and will also be made available to attendees of the meeting.
News & Notices
Annual Lancaster Township Cleanup
WHEN: Monday June 5, 2023 – Friday June 9, from 8am – 2pm and Saturday June 10, 2023, from 8am – 12pm
Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zone
PDA announced on Friday that Butler County had been added to the spotted lanternfly quarantine zone. Read PDA Press Release
An SLF permit is required for all businesses, agencies and organizations, agricultural and non-agricultural, working within the quarantine, which move regulated articles, such as products, vehicles and other conveyances, within or from the quarantine. A permit is also required to move regulated articles into any part of PA from areas with established SLF populations
Resources
Bauder Park Playground Renovations
The playground at Bauder Park is currently closed for renovations funded by a Grant from Butler County Park and Recreation Local Park Renovation Program.
Office Schedule
Lancaster Township administrative offices are open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
The offices are closed Monday and Friday and office staff are available by appointment only.
The Police Department is staffed 24 hours per day and officers are available 7 days per week.