Township of Derry

What Township of Derry does

Township of Derry is a Second-Class Township under Pennsylvania state law, operating as a municipal government entity serving residents and businesses of the Hershey, Pennsylvania area in Dauphin County. Its functional mandate spans local governance, public safety (police, fire coordination, EMS), public works, parks and recreation, community development (zoning, permitting, code enforcement), trash and recycling collection (delivered through contracted partner Waste Management), and the Hershey Public Library. Service delivery is organized across five physical locations clustered on Clearwater Road and Cocoa Avenue, supported by department-routed phone lines and a roster of approximately 40 named staff including an elected five-member Board of Supervisors (Chair Richard Zmuda) and a Township Manager (Zachary Jackson).

The Township's core "products" are digital civic infrastructure rather than commercial technology: derrytownship.org serves as the central service portal, complemented by an Everbridge-powered emergency alert system, a weekly eNews newsletter, dedicated Facebook/Instagram accounts under 'Derry Township Community Matters' and 'Derry Township Parks & Recreation', and YouTube livestreaming of Board of Supervisors meetings for transparency. Land-use planning is formalized through the Official Map and Ordinance No. 689 (adopted June 27, 2017), the 2015 Comprehensive Plan, the Downtown Hershey Association Revitalization Plan, a Regional Bicycle Connections Study, and the Route 322 Corridor Transportation Evaluation. The Township coordinates with the Derry Township Municipal Authority (water/sewer utilities), the Downtown Hershey Association, the Derry Township Bike and Pedestrian Alliance, and the Tri-County Planning Commission.

Revenue is derived from local tax collection (property taxes handled through the Dauphin County Treasurer Office), permit and development fees published in a 2026 Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 1455), recreation and community-center programming fees, and intergovernmental grants. The Township is publicly governed with no private equity, parent company, or venture ownership. Strategic positioning leverages the international brand association with Hershey's chocolate and Hersheypark, a heritage tied to Milton S. Hershey's model-town vision, which functions as a tourism and civic-engagement anchor distinct from peer Pennsylvania townships.

Name

Township of Derry

Legal name

Township of Derry

Website

https://derrytownship.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1729

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Township of Derry is a Second-Class Pennsylvania municipality providing governance, public safety, infrastructure, parks, library, and community services to Hershey-area residents and businesses, funded through local taxes and fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety administration
• Parks and recreation
• Community development
• Waste and recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Hershey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Township of Derry is a Second-Class Township government in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (Hershey, PA) providing municipal services to residents and businesses within its jurisdiction. Core offerings include police and emergency services, public works and infrastructure maintenance, parks and recreation programs at the Community Center, community development (zoning, permits, code enforcement), library services, and waste/recycling collection administered in coordination with Waste Management.

Product overview

The Township of Derry operates a municipal government website and communication ecosystem rather than a traditional technology product. The core offering is the Derry Township Website, which serves as the central portal for all township services. Supporting this are several digital communication tools: the eNews weekly newsletter for community updates, Board of Supervisors meeting livestreaming via YouTube for government transparency, the Waste Management One-Stop Resource for trash and recycling services, the Everbridge-powered Emergency Alert System for critical notifications, and Social Media Channels for community engagement. The Derry Township Community Center represents the primary in-person recreation service offered alongside these digital tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Derry Township Community Center Recreation facility offering swimming, fitness, educational programs, craft activities, basketball, tennis, and family-friendly programs for township residents of all ages.
• Police and Public Safety Services Law enforcement, emergency response, and accreditation-supported police services for Derry Township residents, operated from the Police Department at 620 Clearwater Road.
• Community Development and Permitting Zoning administration, building/demolition/sign/road occupancy permit issuance, code enforcement, and planning services for residents and businesses.
• Public Works Services Roads, utilities, snow/leaf removal, street sweeping, and infrastructure maintenance for the township, operated from 650 Clearwater Road.
• Hershey Public Library Public library offering adult and children's programming, interlibrary loan, and community resources from the 600 Clearwater Road location.
• Waste and Recycling Collection Curbside trash, recycling, yard waste, leaf, and Christmas tree collection contracted through Waste Management, with a dedicated township web portal for residents.
• 2026 Municipal Fee Schedule Services Fee-based services covering Community Development, Township Engineer reviews (subdivision, land development, stormwater management), and other municipal services per Resolution No. 1455.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Derry Township Municipal Authority (DTMA)coreOthersDTMA is a related municipal authority that manages water, sewer, and other utility services within the township. The Township provides contact information for DTMA (717-566-3237) as part of its official resources.
• Waste Management (WM)coreOthersWaste Management is the contracted waste and recycling collection service provider for Derry Township residents. WM provides dedicated services including trash collection, recycling, and the My WM online profile for residents to manage services.
• Downtown Hershey AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Downtown Hershey Association is a partner organization that promotes economic development and vitality in the Hershey downtown area. The township provides information about the association as a resource for businesses and visitors.
• Derry Township Bike and Pedestrian AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA community alliance focused on improving biking and pedestrian infrastructure and safety in Derry Township. The Township supports this initiative through the Public Works department and coordinates on infrastructure improvements.
• Tri-County Planning CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded Derry Township a Regional Connections Grant in 2015 to support the Official Map project. The commission authorizes Official Maps under Article IV of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Susquehanna Township: Neighboring Dauphin County, PA township that provides comparable municipal services including police, public works, and recreation. Useful peer because it shares the same Pennsylvania Second-Class Township governance structure and serves an adjacent suburban community.
• Swatara Township: Dauphin County, PA township serving a suburban population with municipal services including police and public works. Comparable in size, governance structure, and service mix as a peer township in the same county.
• Upper Darby Township: Pennsylvania township with full-service municipal operations including police, public works, recreation, and library. Comparable as a Pennsylvania township operating an active community engagement and transparency program.
• Lower Merion Township: Large Pennsylvania First-Class Township providing police, public works, parks, library, and community development to a suburban Philadelphia community. Relevant peer because of broader service portfolio and similar Pennsylvania municipal governance structure.
• Lower Paxton Township: Adjacent Dauphin County township offering police, public works, parks/recreation, and community development services. Directly comparable Second-Class Township governance model and suburban Pennsylvania operating environment.
• Mount Lebanon Township: Allegheny County, PA municipality running comprehensive municipal functions including recreation, library, and public works. Useful as a peer for benchmarking township communications, eNews, and digital government engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Dauphin County: County-level government that provides overlapping services (tax collection, courts, public safety coordination) within Derry Township. Operates one administrative layer above the township and handles property tax billing on its behalf.

Others

• Hershey Company: Major private employer and tourism anchor within Derry Township. Not a municipal peer, but its operational decisions directly shape the township's tax base and visitor traffic, making it a relevant adjacent entity for understanding township economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/derrytownship
• Facebookfacebook.com/521054011084426
• Instagraminstagram.com/derrytownshipcommunitymatters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/township-of-derry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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