Harry S Truman Elementary School students will receive free skate passes from Whitehall Skateaway. The passes will be handed out to the students before holiday vacation and are valid on any one of the following dates: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec 26, 29 and 30 and 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 31. Students may bring their own skates if they have them. If not skate rentals are available for a fee.

All Salisbury Township School District school buildings will be closed Dec. 23 through Jan. 1, 2014, for winter break.

The Salisbury Township Environmental Advisory Council meeting scheduled for Dec. 18, has been cancelled.

The Board of Commissioners will meet 7 p.m. Dec. 26. The meeting will be held at the Municipal Building, 2900 S. Pike Ave.

Salisbury Township's municipal offices will be closed Dec. 24 and 25.

Are you thinking of moving to a new home locally or abroad? Remember, a moving permit is required for residents moving into, out of, or within the township. Moving permits are available from the Salisbury Township finance office. There is a small fee. You may also download a moving permit application form and submit it, together with the fee, for approval. Those moving into the township can receive a recycling bin at the time a moving permit is filed. Copies of the permits are supplied to Berkheimer Associates so they can update personal tax rolls. Those moving who do not purchase a moving permit may be fined.

PennDOT has issued a reminder of guidelines for shoveling and plowing snow to keep traveling safe throughout the season. Residents are asked to refrain from shoveling snow onto state roads already plowed. They also ask snow not be shoveled onto any roadway for it can make the roads hazardous to drive on. Property owners will be held responsible for accidents if they are at fault.

Pennsylvania state law requires individuals maintain their property in ways to avoid creating dangerous road conditions for others. This includes avoiding blocking highway lanes and drainage facilities with snow and ice. Fines will be issued for those who do not abide by these ordnances.

PennDOT suggests residents follow the following guidelines for shoveling or plowing snow onto state-owned roadways.

Snow should be shoveled or plowed to the right side of the driveway as you are facing the intersecting roadway. By piling the snow away from the oncoming direction of the snow plows, the snow will not be pushed back onto the driveway.

Eliminate snow piles at your property's entrance. If your snow is piled high near or in your driveway, it can block the vision of passing drivers, in turn, causing a potentially dangerous situation.

PennDot recommends not pushing snow onto roadways at any time. This makes for dangerous conditions for all drivers.

For more winter driving tips and information on how PennDOT handles winter storms, visit www. dot.state.pa.us/winter. Motorists can check road conditions on more than 2,900 miles of state roads by calling 5-1-1 or visiting www.511PA.com.