The Granville Township Board of Supervisors voted to lift the burn ban at the July 6th regular Township meeting.
Category: Township
Town Hall Announcement
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Granville Fire Company Event Center
105 Malta Drive
Granville, PA 17029
Proposed Data Center Discussion
Residents and interested parties are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting regarding the proposed data center project. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to receive information, ask questions, and share comments regarding the proposal.
Representatives of the data center development team will be present to answer community questions and provide information regarding the proposed project.
All residents and interested parties are welcome to attend. Each interested person will be allotted up to five (5) minutes to raise questions, comments, or concerns during the Town Hall meeting within the above-listed time frame.
Data Center Ordinance Draft
Draft Data Center Ordinance Available for Public Review – Draft Data Center Ordinance
Granville Township is pleased to announce that the draft Data Center Ordinance has been submitted for the required review process in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC).
The proposed ordinance was developed to establish clear standards and regulations governing the potential development and operation of data center facilities within the Township. The ordinance is intended to balance economic development opportunities with the protection of community character, public infrastructure, environmental resources, and the health, safety, and welfare of Township residents.
As required by law, the draft ordinance has been forwarded to the Mifflin County Planning Commission and the Granville Township Planning Commission for review and comment. Following the completion of the review period, the Board of Supervisors will consider the ordinance at a future public meeting.
The draft ordinance is available for public inspection at the Township Municipal Building during normal business hours and may also be accessed through the Township website.
Granville Township encourages residents, property owners, and interested stakeholders to review the proposed ordinance and participate in the public process. Information regarding upcoming meetings and opportunities for public comment will be posted on the Township website as it becomes available.
2026 Tentative Budget
Granville Township Tentative Budget 2026. Final budget will be adopted at the Board’s regularly scheduled meeting, December 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The budget does not include a tax increase.
Township looking to hire Police Chief
Granville Township is conducting a search to fill the position of Chief of Police. The Township is located in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. The Township has a population of 4,638 residents and includes a total area of 40.9 square miles. The Granville Township Police Department currently employs 8 full-time officers and 1 part-time administrative positions.
The Chief of Police is responsible for supervising all police personnel, and will accordingly plan, schedule, coordinate, and direct their activity. The Chief of Police is also responsible for protecting the lives and property of Township citizens, preventing crime and enforcing all applicable laws and ordinances within the Township’s boundaries.
The successful candidate must have at least 10 years of law enforcement experience including 2 years of law enforcement supervisory experience.
The successful candidate:
- Must be well versed in policy development and implementation
- Experienced in developing and maintaining constructive and collaborative relationships with the local media
- Must be a skilled communicator and relationship builder with both internal and external customers.
- Skilled in budget development and management. Is a good steward of the tax payer’s dollar, is creative in resource development and advocacy for his/her agency, and utilizes progressive and innovative public safety strategies despite budget constraints.
- Has a proven track record of developing and supporting staff to achieve excellence through increased training, education, responsibility productivity, morale and retention
- Experienced in working with small agencies, with both full and part-time employees
- Knowledgeable in 21st century policing methods, is a proven team player with working relationships with other municipal agencies.
- Reaches out to staff and citizens alike by being accessible, engaged and visible within the community and the police agency.
- Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with community organizations, other area municipalities, nonprofit organizations, social service providers and mental health services in order to leverage resources and maximize quality of life opportunities.
The successful candidate must be MPOETC/Act 120 certified or able to be certified within six (6) months and will be required to live within a 45-minute normal drive of the Township borders. The successful candidate must pass a physical and psychological examination and drug screening. A thorough background examination will be conducted. Salary for the position will be based on experience and qualifications.
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume that includes education, experience, work history, and accomplishments. Resume and cover letter can be forwarded by email to Mary Herto, Township Manager – mary.herto@granvilletwp.org or through the regular mail and should be marked “Chief of Police.” Resume and cover letter must be received by 10/17/2025.
2025 ROAD PAVING
PAVING NOTICE
Granville Township has contracted with Grannas Bros. as the lowest bidder on the 2025 Liquid Fuel Paving
Program. Weather permitting, the following roads are scheduled to be paved:
Fri 8/1 Peach Orchard Rd—from SR 4013 a distance of 3450’ approx. 7 am to 5 pm
Mon 8/4 Old Rt 22—Old 522 Hwy a distance of 1250’ East approx. 6:30 am to 1 pm
Horseshoe Dr—from T 664 a distance of 520’ West approx. 10 am to 4 pm
The road will be paved full width, and will be closed during the paving. During this time, access to your home
will be cut off. Please make arrangements to get your vehicle out ahead of time. We are providing
approximate dates and times as a courtesy to assist you in planning, they are not a guarantee. The order listed
is the approximate order in which each street would be done in on each day. Weather and work progress on
other routes affect our schedule. Our normal work hours are 6:30 am to 6 pm.
We are working for, and under the direction of the Township, and we are providing this notice as a courtesy
only. Grannas Bros. will not be responsible for damage to the roadway or your vehicle, based on your inability
to follow these instructions. Thank you in advance for your cooperation during this inconvenience, as it will
result in a nice improvement for you and your neighbors.
Intermittent Road Closures Copy
The Granville Township will begin roadside ditching on June 2, 2025. Motorists will encounter intermittent road closures throughout the Township while the work is being completed. Work will begin on the eastern side of the Township. The Township expects that ditching will be complete by June 13th, weather permitting.
Expanded Office Hours to start June 2nd
The Granville Township Office will have expanded office hours over lunch. Beginning June 2, 2025 the office will remain open over the lunch hour. The new hours will be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.