hereford manor

Franklin Township is excited to announce that the Township has been awarded a $170,400 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program for the Hereford Manor Lakes Property Acquisition, Greenspace and Conservation Project! Funding for projects comes from a variety of sources including the state Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund, Environmental Stewardship Fund, ATV and Snowmobile Management Restricted Accounts, and Pennsylvania Heritage Area Program; and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and Recreational Trails Program. Combined with the previously awarded $300,000 Local Share Account (LSA) grant, the Township has now secured…

The Franklin Township Board of Supervisors has shared an update on our efforts to acquire and preserve the Hereford Manor Lake property. According to the township, it currently has an agreement with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to purchase approximately 392 acres of the Hereford Manor property for $470,400. Thanks to the generosity of residents, local businesses, and surrounding communities, the township has received over $39,806.29 in donations. The township is also extremely grateful to the Beaver County Sportsman’s Conservation League for committing $100,000 toward the project. Along with the $300,000 grant previously secured by the Township, the board…

The Franklin Township Board of Supervisors is seeking community support for an important initiative—the acquisition and preservation of the Hereford Manor Lake property. Franklin Township currently has an agreement to purchase approximately 392 acres of the Hereford Manor property. With a $300,000 grant already secured, the Township has made significant progress; however, a funding gap remains. The agreement is set to expire on May 20, 2026, and a one-year extension has been requested to allow time to secure the remaining funds. This property presents a unique opportunity to preserve valuable open space for public use. Planned future uses include walking…