Former Leola Elementary School To Be Sold At Auction

On March 15, employees of Upper Leacock Township who had been working in the former Leola Elementary School at 26 to 46 Hillcrest Drive, Leola, moved to new offices at 161 Newport Road, Leola, the former home of World Travel Agency and originally a Meridian Bank office.

"We're downsizing," said township manager Michael Morris, who noted that the new building will offer 4,000 square feet of space. For township residents, this means that township business regarding water, sewer, roads, zoning, and payments will now be handled at the new address. An outside drop box and separate meeting room entrances are offered at the new location.

Morris reported that the offices had been located on Hillcrest Drive since 1999. In addition to township offices, the 47,000-square-foot building has served as the home to Veritas Academy, Steps to Success Christian Childcare, and the former location of the Leola Branch Library, along with other organizations. The building offers 23 classrooms, outside play areas, a gym, a cafeteria, and a commercial kitchen. It will be sold at auction by Martin and Rutt Auctioneers on Tuesday, April 27, at 5 p.m. The building is currently owned by Upper Leacock Township. "There's a lot of potential use for this (Hillcrest Drive) building," shared Morris. An open house will be held at the Hillcrest Drive building on Saturday, April 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. Readers who would like to know more about the building to be auctioned may call 717-587-8906 or email johnruttsold@gmail.com.

Morris noted that the move to the smaller building will significantly lower maintenance and other costs associated with a larger building. Township office hours at the new building will be on Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Zoning office hours will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The township office number remains 717-656-9755. More information about Upper Leacock Township may be found by visiting http://www.ultwp.com.