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Mud College Schoolhouse

The History of the Mud College School House The Official House The Pleasant Grove School was established in 1869 when the Mount Joy Township School Directors purchased a half-acre of land from Jacob Hartman for $50. The school was built…

Important Announcements

As the township transitions to a more transparent organization, we ask for the township’s patience as we upgrade systems and change processes. We also have new staff that are learning as fast as they can. No longer is the saying…

Board and Committee Openings

Position: Zoning Hearing Board Member (1 position) Description: The zoning hearing board is a quasi-judicial body that renders decisions regarding the fair and equitable application and administration of the zoning ordinance, including: by hearing appeals from the zoning officer’s determinations;…

Two Taverns

The name “Two Taverns” comes from the town stout, old stone dwellings presently located diagonally across the Baltimore Pike from one another. The precise dates of construction remain unsubstantiated. The developing hamlet of Two Taverns sprang from a natural conjunction…

Need something?

For road concerns, downed trees, pot holes or other questions please contact, the Roadmaster, Mike Golden, at 717-359-4500, Ext. 3 or email at roadmaster@mtjoytwp.us Other questions, please call the office and we will get you connected to the right person.…

2025 Meeting Dates

All meetings are open to the public Board of Supervisor and Planning meetings can also be watched live via zoom. Board of Supervisor and Planning meetings start at 7PM and are held at the township office Zoning Board, Auditor and…