Moving to Dover, York County (Lancaster, Harrisburg: section 8, YMCA, public schools)

[Marodi]

Originally Posted by rockky

I've read about how unhappy new people feel when they first come into the area. I understand that. These old, German families don't run out their front doors and embrace you with hugs. They are mainly blue-collar, hard working, family focused people. They aren't running out for formal wear, champagne swilling, fund raisers. They will want to get to know you before they warm up to you. Once they do, you will have a friend for life who will help you out with anything. Are there some stinkers there? Sure. There are stinkers everywhere. Ya just gotta hope they aren't right next door.

The term would be clannish.

[rockky]

I imagine this is moving off topic a bit, but I'm wondering....

How many of us are 'come by anytime for coffee' people? Other than for family or close friends that is.

Many people work long hours outside of the home. They have commute time. Then it's taking the kids to clubs, lessons, sports, etc. Homework. Maybe dinner gets worked in there at some point. Weekends are for playing catch up with all that didn't get done Monday thru Friday.

It would be nice if we still had Andy, Opie, and Aunt Bea sitting on the front porch in the evening, but, sadly, I think those days are gone. Now they are at WalMart or Lowe's trying to get parts to fix or make some thing because either you can't get a trades person to do the work or can't afford their fees.

I'd be happy to spend time with someone who I enjoy and want to share my time with them. I don't want to open my home to someone who is filling a personal need of their own.

Now, of course, it's all different for young moms who are home all day with their kids. They *require* adult contact and conversation!!!! LOL! They need each other.

[Moving from Toronto]

My wife and young kids are looking at Dover as a possible area for our relocation to PA. Work will be in Hanover, PA.

Did you folks look outside of Dover in areas like Dallastown and New Oxford? These are a couple of the other communities that seem like they will fit the bill for us. Our most important reason for choosing our new community will be finding others "like us", meaning transplants from other areas that have small children.

Any light that anyone can shed would be GREAT.

[CA-PA-TX?]

Moving from Toronto-
We live in West York- west of Dallastown. I am involved in a Moms Group that has many transplants with small kids (us included lol). We have several chapters in the area- our area covers Dallastown schools and some other areas right around there. I am not sure about New Oxford but I could find out. Anyways, that has been pretty much the only way I have been able to meet anyone at all since I do not work outside the home and didn't know anyone here. It has been really great not only for the interaction but as a way to get to know the area. We all compare notes on the best shopping, places to take kids, parks....all the fun suburbanite stuff

Feel free to private message me if you'd like to know more.

[Moving from Toronto]

Hey, Thanks for that. As we are getting closer to making a decision we will be sure to get in touch with you.

All this help is appreciated.

[Trev0rBr]

it was a really nice town until all of the people moved up from maryland and drove up the cost everything. not that its your guys fault that it makes sense to move here, its our legislatures, unfortunately you guys get all the blame for a problem thats created in harrisburg.

[chitown2pa]

Originally Posted by c-n-bmore

I am moving from Baltimore in a few months. I posted this question yesterday ("anything good to say") and did not receive a response. Is there anyone in or near Dover out there? I am married, we have young children. I'm looking for someone who has had a positive experience with Dover public schools? What are the neighborhoods like? Will we really be treated like unwelcomed outsiders? (as I have read on a previous thread) Can anyone new to the area give some feedback?

Try Hellam. I used to work there. It's a nice little town, with recent town home development that has not seemed to be slowed by the crash in the housing market. It's alternately spelled Hallam. It's very close to Dover, York, and West Manchester.

I hope this helps!

[Ascot]

cnbmore,

It's been a couple of months since you posted. Have you moved yet? I am also thinking about moving to Dover. Can you tell me your impressions? I also have 2 younger children (11 & 13).

[Orion17]

Also Red Lion is a good little town. 15 minutes form 83, york, the mall in east york. 1/2 hour from Lancaster County.

I still work in MD, so be prepared to leave a little early if 83 is your desired route.

[Moving from Toronto]

It looks like we may be settling in New Oxford. We prefer a more rural area. Taxes are much lower in New Oxford than Dallastown or Red Lion and the proximity to Hanover will be good for us.

Schooling seems good, lots of local shopping for groceries and such; as well as, the ever present backyard playground that identifies to us that we should be able to find other stay at home moms and folks with young children.

Our likely move date is in the late spring.