Jefferson, a welcoming village of 146 homes, is located in the heart of Hershey’s Mill. Walking distance to many amenities including the lagoon walking area, the pool, the sports complex, gardening plots, the Woodshop, Sullivan House, HM Library, and Community Center.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
CALL 911 for ALL medical, fire, police emergencies
HM Security will respond to all 911 calls
For entrance or other security concerns, HM Security Marc Fraser 610-436-6403
For emergency village maintenance issues, PENCO Management 610-358-5580
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NON Emergency Questions/Concerns
- PENCO Management – Contact Steve Erney, PENCO property manager at 610-358-5580 or serney@pencomanagement.com with concerns or requests for service. Email is preferred method of contact.
- Jefferson Village Council Members can assist with village questions. Each council member handles issues for specific addresses. Check the village handbook to find the council member for your address.
Jefferson Village Speed Limit – 15 mph
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Jefferson AND Hershey’s Mill Information/Notifications
NEW RESIDENTS: A member of the village Welcoming Committee will contact new residents shortly upon moving in. They will deliver the Jefferson Village Community Handbook and answer any initial questions.
Jefferson Village Resources and Community Updates
- Jefferson Village Community Handbook – important information about community guidelines and HOA regulations.
- Jefferson Village Community Portal (PENCO) – enables residents to log in and view/update your homeowner information, view account information, compliance violations, maintenance issues, association documents and
Instructions to access the portal can be reviewed here: Portal Instructions
- PENCO emails – all residents will receive emails that provide important village updates and notifications.
Hershey’s Mill Community Updates:
- HM NEWS Email – the most timely and important source of updated Hershey’s Mill information. Email the HM Tech Committee at
Ask to subscribe and include the following information for each resident:
- Name of the person you purchased the home from or are renting from or who last occupied the home
- Your email address
- Your full name
- HM address
- Landline phone number (whether used or not)
- Mobile (cell) phone number
- HM Guide and Digest – print copy is mailed monthly. Includes activities, articles and HM news items. Also available on HM website.
- HM Website – links to HM news and activities
- The HM Resident Directory – mailed annually to each home address. New residents may pick up a copy at the HMCTV and Guide Office. Additional copies are available for purchase at the HMCTV Office.
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Jefferson Village Quick Reference Guide
The Village Handbook is the complete guide to village and HOA regulations and expectations. Please refer to the handbook for additional Jefferson Village information.
Common questions about:
Council
- Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
- See the handbook for the list of council members, the coverage map, election information and meeting information. Council meeting minutes and other village documents can be found on the Jefferson Village Community Portal.
Driving and Parking
- Jefferson Village speed limit is 15 mph! STOP signs require a full stop. Please advise your guests.
- Space in an assigned garage MUST be used for an automobile before outside parking is used.
- No vehicle, whether belonging to residents or visitors, shall be parked to impede or prevent ready access to and from walks or ramps, other vehicles, mailboxes, or parking spaces.
- Vehicles shall not be mechanically serviced (except for emergencies), washed or polished on Village land. Arrangements may be made with the Wood Shop for washing vehicles.
- No inoperable or unlicensed vehicle shall be parked within Jefferson Village.
- Visitors may use any open parking spaces.
Extended/Vacation/Second Home Absence
- Notify Security when leaving your home for an extended period of time.
Garages
- Space in an assigned garage MUST be used for an automobile before outside parking is used.
- Garage doors must be closed when not in use.
Landscaping
DiStefano’s Landscape Serivces provide village landscaping services, including but not limited to grass cutting, weed control, ground level bush, plant and tree maintenance, spring/fall cleanup and mulching.
- Residents are reminded that changes to landscaping require council approval. See Landscaping Policy.
- Forms are available on the Jefferson Village Community Portal and in Village Handbook.
- See the map in the Village Handbook for landscape committee members and their assigned areas of the village.
Lunch Bunch
- Monthly gathering of residents at a local restaurant, generally scheduled for the third Tuesday of the month. All residents will receive an email each month with the specific date and location. Contact Maryann Atterton for more information.
Pets
- Dogs must always be leashed.
- Owners must pick up waste and dispose it at one of the village waste disposal stations.
Security
Contact HM Security for entrance admittance or other security concerns at 610-436-6403.
- Inform guests, visitors, service and delivery companies that Hershey’s Mill is a gated community.
- Direct guests and visitors to either entrance on Greenhill Rd. Go to guest phone and call the house number of the resident. The resident will answer the phone and open the gate.
- The GPS address for the main gate is 1500 Greenhill Road.
- Security cannot provide car assistance, emergency services, pet location, intervene in altercations.
Sports
- Check the SKEDDA schedule to view court and room availability.
Trash and Recycling
- Blosenski is the village waste management service
- Trash pickup days – Tuesday and Friday mornings
- Recycling weekly – Wednesdays
- Bulk Items – one item monthly at no charge; first Tuesday of the month. https://hersheysmill.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Bulk2022.pdf
Village Handbook – online soon
Yellow Dot Program
a voluntary Medical Emergency Preparation initiative, endorsed by HM Security
helps HM residents organize their important personal health information
make that information available in a consistent way to EMS in the event of a medical emergency at home and away from home.
Residents will receive a packet with all the forms and information over the next few weeks. Packets will be delivered to residents who did not receive one at the annual meeting. To read more, click Yellow Dot Program
Jefferson Village Speed Limit – 15 mph
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Hershey’s Mill Quick Reference Guide
Hershey’s Mill Website offers a wealth of information for residents. Check the site regularly as there are frequent updates.
Activities and Games
- Monthly Guide and Digest includes a monthly schedule of activities and contact information
- HM Website
- Skedda – to view times and locations for meetings, games and activities
Bus Trips
Garden Plots
Gate and Visitor Information
- Inform guests, visitors, service and delivery companies that Hershey’s Mill is a gated community.
- Direct guests and visitors to either entrance on Greenhill Rd. Go to guest phone and call the house number of the resident. The resident will answer the phone and open the gate.
- GPS address for the main gate is 1500 Greenhill Road.
Golf and Club Memberships
- Contact Scott Martin (610) 431-8900 option #5 or smartin@hersheysmill.com
- New HM residents receive a one year social membership.
Landscaping
- Each HM village has HOA guidelines/forms.
- Jefferson Village Lanscaping Policy
- Jefferson Village forms are in the Jefferson Handbook and on the Jefferson Village Community Portal.
Library
- Located in the Community Center
- Hours: Mon-Fri 10-2 Sat 10-12
Pool
- Open Memorial Day – Labor Day.
- Hours are 10:30-7:30.
- Guests are welcome. Pool Rules and Policies for Residents and Guests
Skedda
- scheduling system to reserve sports courts and rooms for games and activities
- listing of activities with times and locations