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Security General Information

Keep your records up to date:
Please remember to stop by the Main Gate Security Center to update your records any time you experience a change in personal or vehicle information. This may include a change in phone number, a new vehicle or license plate, the addition of an emergency contact or change in the contact’s phone number, the addition of a family pet, additional long-term residents (family or renters)…etc.

Are you leaving temporarily?:
Please remember to stop by the Main Gate Security Center to fill out a “Vacant Premises” card if you departing for vacation, regardless of how many nights/weeks/months they will be away.

These cards allow Security to know the dates and length of vacation, where the resident can be reached in case of an emergency, and whether there will be any unusual traffic (construction work, part-time house sitting, timed lights….etc.) in the unoccupied home while the resident is away. This information can prove to be invaluable to the Security Department when responding to incidents in and around vacant residences!

Visitors:
Be sure to see our page on Gates and Visitor Information .

Golfers:
Also note that guests entering Hershey’s Mill to play golf at the Hershey’s Mill Golf Club will be asked to dial the Pro Shop by  pressing  *#9000 on the North or Main Gate Guest Phones, and the Pro Shop will be able to open the gate for the guest.

Remember … If you receive a phone call that you suspect is part of a scam, please be sure to report the call to the Westtown/East Goshen Police Department, as well as Hershey’s Mill Security.

For residents with a security or an emergency issue dial
610-436-6403 (Main Gate Security Center).

Dial 911 for Fire, Ambulance, Police.

 

The Hershey’s Mill Security Department is at the Main Gate Security Center
Main Gate Address: 1500 Greenhill Road, West Chester, PA 19380
Main Gate Telephone: 610-436-6403

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Introduction to HMCTV

HMCTV – Our own TV station

For most of Hershey’s Mill’s history this was Channel 20. Now that we have moved to Verizon FIOS, it is at channels 970 and 971. Channel 970 features our original programming, movies, and the TV bulletin board when the previous two are not being shown. Channel 971 shows only the TV bulletin board. Both channels operate 24 hours/day 365 days/year.
picture of HMC TV20 Logo
Hershey’s Mill is an active, over 55, adult community consisting of over 1700 homes and is served by its own cable TV station. Click for history of the television station.
HMCTV distributes a Monthly HM Guide & Digest to residents.

HMCTV is on the air 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

HMC-TV is a volunteer-operated, self-produced, non-profit community TV station. “Happenings” is a self produced program available on TV and on the Web. Also, there is a computerized bulletin board messaging system on TV.
Hershey’s Mill has its own Web site. The address is www.hersheysmill.org.

HMCTV’s email is hmctv@comcast.net

Just copy and paste email address into your email.

The studio is located at 20 Hershey’s Drive, near the Main entrance to Hershey’s Mill. Over 50 volunteers consisting of advertising sales specialists, studio set designers, cameramen, video editing technicians, accounting clerks, and many more that are responsible for keeping the station on the air and moving forward.
If you are having a problem with Cable Television call your provider (usually Verizon FIOS).

On this website, we have a Calendar which has activities and events similar to the month’s guide with a few updates.

Bus Trips

HERSHEY’S MILL BUS TRIPS

Bus trips have RETURNED  click here to see the latest schedule.  (Updated April 22nd)

Note: Resident telephone numbers are not posted on this web site.  For contact numbers, you can use the HMCTV published Hershey’s Mill Resident Directory or contact Marc Fraser at Security 610-431-4006.

Internal Map

Each village has a map near the top right side of each village page.
The map below is all of Hershey’s Mill and where the villages are located.

Other Activities

There should be a contact for each activity or club if you want to join or just learn more about it. See the Contact-Activities under “Resources” on the Main Menu or click here to open these contacts.

For the current schedule, please see our calendar.

 

Swimming Pool

Aquacise

During the summer – water exercise classes for residents. See details on the pool page.

Swimming

From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day the Recreation Center pool is available.
See details on the pool page..

Pool Volunteers

Volunteers keep the pool recreation area running so we all enjoy swimming, lounging and having summer fun.
See details on the pool page.

Hospital Auxiliaries

Chester County Hospital Auxiliary

Now part of Penn Medicine

Paoli Hospital Auxiliary

Our members are active leaders in volunteering, fundraising and enthusiastic supporters of Paoli Hospital, the Auxiliary and the Community. We meet in the Community Center on the second Thursday of the month from September to June at 9:30 (no meetings January and February).

See more Paoli Hospital Auxiliary

More

Bible Study

Explore the bible further with others. There are at least 2 groups, so see the calendar to find the meeting of the one you want.

Bingo

Anyone in the Mill is welcome Community Center. Usually last Friday of the month (see Calendar)

Book Discussion groups

Sullivan House
Pool
Boomers

Camera Club

See Photography Club

Caregivers’ Support Group

If you are caring for a loved one with a chronic illness such as Parkinson’s, cancer, Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other disability, you are invited to attend our monthly Caregiver Support Group meeting. For over 10 years we have offered a soft place to land for those seeking practical suggestions and emotional support in their caregiving journey. Meetings are the first Thursday of the month, 10am to noon at the Community Center.

For more information contact Sue Staas (see Hershey’s Mill Directory).

Chess Club

Inactive, residents can restart if interested

Computer

Explore using your computer.
PC Don Trauger click for a computer or technical tip

Concerts

See Entertainment In The Park

Cradle Stitchers

Stitch with others as you create and socialize.

Entertainment In The Park

Summer in HMCTV Guide & Digest
Sponsored bands play once monthly during the summer in Hershey’s Mill Golf Club parking area.

Exercise Groups

Aerobic Dance/Exercise
Ageless Excerise
Exercise to DVDs
Tai Chi
Yoga

Friends of Sullivan House

FoSH explore and expand fund raising in support of the preservation of the Historic Sullivan House.

If you are interested in joining the FoSH committee, contact Ann Gunn (see Hershey’s Mill Directory).

Also see Sullivan House Facilities page and our photo album page.

Golf

Open http://www.hersheysmillgolfclub.com

Knitting Circle

Let’s knit together and share ideas.

Library

Use the Hershey’s Mill Library at the Community Center, open Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 2 PM and Saturday, 10AM to Noon. See the Welcome to the HMLibrary Letter for more details. Open http://www.hmlibrary.com to see the library website, where you can search the collection by author or title.

Model railroaders

Discover and maintain model railroads Monday afternoons at Sullivan House. Open around the holidays on selected days are three rooms upstairs of working  model railroads with scenery.

Music

See Entertainment In The Park

Photography Club

HM Photography Club meets at the Community Center (see calendar).
The club has exhibits in the community center and when one is happening it will be listed on our HM News page.
For more information contact Roger Fleming (see Hershey’s Mill Directory).

Quilters

Quilt for the finished product while enjoying each others company.

Social membership at Golf Club

A social membership at the club is available for dinner and drinks. (Not the Social Club)

Social Club

The social club for Hershey’s Mill residents to enjoy activities and socialize. (Not the Golf Club social membership)

Sullivan House

See Friends of Sullivan House (FoSH) or our Facilities page

Support Groups

See Caregivers’ Support Group

Volunteer

Hershey’s Mill pool check-in (summer)
HM Web – help with this website
TV Channel (HMCTV)
Help others while contributing and feeling worthwhile yourself

There are so many ways to volunteer we have a separate page listing needs and opportunities both in and near the Mill.

Yoga

Develop breathing and yoga exercises for your body, mind and spirit.


Facilities

A multitude of events occur in Hershey’s Mill, a community for active adults.

 

HM Facility

Photograph

 Read about it too

Community Center

 Completely renovated in 2012, the Community Center boasts a large great room with stone fireplace, a library, billiards, game rooms, as well as places to hold meetings.
Link to HM Community Center Calendar.

Library

 Inside the Community Center is a well-stocked library for the use of residents. The library has its own website where you can find hours and browse the library catalog online.
Go to Hershey’s Mill Library website

Sullivan House

 A restored mansion sits on a hill as part of the 800 acres in Hershey’s Mill.
The mansion is available for private parties and village functions. A model rail road group uses three rooms on the top floor.
Go to Friends of Sullivan House in Activities.

HM Golf Club

 The Hershey’s Mill Golf Club is a championship 18 hole private golf club (par 71/6742 yds) offering various levels along with a practice facility. Both Golf and House memberships are available. The Club offers casual and formal dining areas as well as banquet facilities.
Link to HM Golf Club web site.

HMCTV

 TV20bldg-leaves Hershey’s Mill has its own independent community access TV Station – channels 970 & 971. Channel 970 features our original programming, movies, and the TV bulletin board when the previous two are not being shown. Channel 971 shows only the TV bulletin board. Both channels operate 24 hours/day 365 days/year. The station boasts a taping studio, and broadcasts movies, trip schedules and many other informative programs on a variety of topics.
Link to HM Community Television (HMCTV) on this website.

HM Security

 Hershey’s Mill is a gated community with a 24/7 manned main gate.  Most residences include central monitoring for fire, smoke and medical emergency.  A marked security vehicle traverses the community at various times 24 hours a day.
Link to HM Security options.

HM Wood Shop

 Residents can restore furniture or create wood objects.  A stand-alone, fully equipped wood shop is available.
Link to HM Wood Shop in activities.

HM Courts

 Courts for Tennis, pickleball and winter paddle can help you keep in shape all year round. “The Hershey’s Mill Sports Group” is very active in planning local and interclub events for players of all levels. Shuffle Board, bocce, and horseshoes round out the Sports Group venues.

Link to HM Sports Group.

HM Pool

 During the summer a pool with life guards, temperature control, locker room, diving board, lap lanes, free-action section, shallow wading, simple entry, Mermaid Cove  for residents snacking. Aquacise is available six days a week. Often pool parties are held, some include music, food or water volleyball. Guests are permitted for a small fee.
Link to HM Pool pages on this website.

HM trails

 Nature sets the stage for walking, nature and various trails throughout Hershey’s Mill.

HM Gardens

 Next to the Lake sits the garden area with parcels available for residents who wish to plant vegetables and flowers for harvesting and enjoying. Gardening tools and mulch are provided as well as access to water.
For more information see HM Gardens in activities.

HM Model Railroad

 photo HM Railroad A model railroad group includes tracks, railroad cars, and scenery spanning three rooms in the third floor of the Sullivan House.
Link to HM Model Railroaders in activities.

HM Wastewater Treatment

 We have our own sewage treatment plant located right here in Hershey’s Mill. Having the Plant here in Hershey’s Mill saves residents on township sewage fees and provides water for the golf course. Knowledgeable HM residents and others make up the Board that runs the plant.

The Water Treatment Process. Read about how our plant purifies wastewater using naturally occurring microbes.

East Goshen information on the Township’s sanitary sewer system..

Historical information on ties between our Golf Course and our sewage plant..
HM place    Photo Text detail

New Residents list (from Guide & Digest)

A directory of residents including telephone numbers and email addresses (when available) is published annually by Hershey’s Mill Cable TV (HMCTV).

But people move in and out of Hershey’s Mill between the annual updates, the latest Resident Directory (2025)  has been mailed.. Each month security prepares a list of new residents to be published in the HM Guide & Digest. This website will publish these lists, less telephone numbers and email addresses. Below is a listing of those monthly files with the most recent first.