Jefferson Hub

March 30, 2024 6:16 pm Published by

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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SAVE THE DATE – Sunday, March 29, 2026

 Golden Ladle Crock Pot Cook Off

The Social Committee is challenging all Jeffersonians to participate in our 4th Annual Crockpot Cook-Off!

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

  • Notify Security when leaving your home for an extended period of time.
  • Inform guests, visitors, service and delivery companies that HM 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.

           For emergency village maintenance issues, PENCO Steve Erney  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 (preferred method of contact) with concerns or requests for service. 
  • Jefferson Village Council Members assist with village questions.  Check the village handbook to find the council member for your address.

Jefferson Village Speed Limit – 15 mph SAFETY FIRST!

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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.

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 Jefferson Village Community Updates

  • Jefferson Village Community Handbook – important information about community guidelines and HOA regulations.
  • Jefferson Village Community Portal (PENCO) – residents can log in and view/update homeowner information, account information, compliance violations, maintenance issues, association documents and village directory. Contact Steve Erney at PENCO for any questions.

     Instructions to access the portal can be reviewed here: Portal Instructions

  • PENCO emails – all residents will receive emails for important village updates.

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Hershey’s Mill Community Updates

  • HM Guide and Digest – print copy is mailed monthly. Includes activities, articles and HM news. Available (2014-present) on the  HM website.
  • HM Website  – links to HM news and activities
  • The HM Resident Directory – mailed annually. New residents may pick up a copy at the HMCTV Office. Additional copies are available for purchase.
  • Skedda – to view times and locations for meetings, games and activities

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Jefferson Village Quick Reference

Council

  • Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month, executive session(s).
  • 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/ SAFETY FIRST!

  • 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 walkways, 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, unlicensed, or unregistered vehicle shall be parked within Jefferson Village.
  • Visitors may use any open parking spaces.

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 Services 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 in the Village Handbook. 

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

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

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HM Resident Quick Reference

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

Library

  • Located in the Community Center
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 10-2    Sat 10-12

Pool  

Skedda

  • scheduling system to reserve sports courts and rooms for games and activities
  • listing of activities with times and locations

Sports  

 Verizon/FIOS

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