In 2024 Clay Township was mandated by the Commonwealth of PA’s Act 101 Municipal Recycling Requirements to adopt an ordinance that requires each person who owns or occupies a residential, non-residential or multi-family unit in the Township to have waste and recycling services through a private hauler or deliver such materials to a PA DEP […]
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Trick or Treat Night
Trick or Treat night will be held on Friday, October 31st from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Ephrata Public Library Fall Book Sale
Roadway Tree Trimming
Clay Township’s Public Works Department will be trimming trees and brush back from the road right-of-way up to 3 feet and up to 18 feet high above the surface. This trimming assists snow plows and emergency vehicles to pass roads without being impeded or possibly damaged.
Short Term Rental Ordinance
On August 12, 2024 Clay Township’s Board of Supervisors adopted an Ordinance regulating Short Term Rentals within the Township. Under the new Ordinance Short Term Rentals are permitted with the following approval, in addition to being able to meet all conditions outlined in the Ordinance, in the Agricultural and Neighborhood Commercial zoning districts a Special […]
Hackman Road Bridge Closure – 6/9/2025
The section of Hackman Road between Spook Lane and Pleasant View Road will be closed starting on June 9, 2025 and will be in place for approximately a month. The culvert pipe within Hackman Road is being replaced.
Chip Seal Coating to begin June 6, 2025
Clay Township will begin chip seal coating the following roads on June 6, 2025 (depending on weather conditions all roads should be completed by June 10th). Church Road, Fawn Hollow Road, Hillcrest Drive, Ice House Hill Road, Laurel Drive, Leed Hill Road, Millstone Road, Mountain Spring Road, Museum Road, Ridge View Drive, Snyder Lane, Seglock […]
Lancaster County Property Assessment Encourages Residents to Update Property Records Ahead of 2027 Reassessment
Lancaster County is preparing for the 2027 property reassessment and encourages property owners within the County to do the same. Counties are required by law to conduct periodic reassessments of all properties. The County of Lancaster previously completed reassessments in 2017. Property owners can begin checking their property record through the Property Assessment Website to ensure that […]
Clay Township Burn Ban in effect till 12/11/24
The Township wide burn ban on open fires will be in effect for thirty (30) days, expiring on 12/11/24 unless extended or rescinded prior to the expiration.

