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Government AdministrationPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
Silver Spring Township is a local government entity in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, operating within the government administration sector. It is organized as a Township of the Second Class and is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors. The township provides core municipal services including administration, police, public works, planning and zoning, building and codes enforcement, and parks and recreation. It covers 33.6 square miles and has a population of 13,657 as of the 2010 Census, with a strategic position along major east–west and north–south transportation routes and a heritage tied to the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. This setting supports residential, industrial, and commercial development within the municipality. Founded in 1757 and named after James Silver, an early settler, the township is based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. As a small-to-mid-sized local government, it maintains governance and public services through a five-member board and administrative offices, focusing on safety, infrastructure, and land-use planning. The municipal framework coordinates services across administration, police, public works, planning and zoning, building codes, and parks and recreation to serve residents and businesses in the region.