North Lebanon Township approves 2026 paving project for bidding

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The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to place the 2026 paving project up for bid at its monthly meeting Monday.

The project will include Heffelfinger Road from Morrissey Drive to Route 343 and Morrissey Drive from Mount Zion Road to the township line.

The township also plans to undergo oil and chip treatment on Halfway Drive from U.S. Route 422 to the township line and Emma Road from Elias Avenue to the township line.

Bids will be opened March 12 and will be reviewed by supervisors at their March 16 meeting. During budgeting for 2026, the township anticipated receiving $408,027 from the state liquid fuel fund, which is used for paving projects and other road maintenance.

The board also unanimously approved an escalator clause resolution, agreeing to adjust prices for bituminous materials.

Supervisors unanimously approved the following purchases concerning a new truck, all of which were budgeted for and came in slightly under budget:

• A 2027 Western Star dump truck, costing $139,997 and budgeted at $140,720.
• An upfit for the truck at $99,515, budgeted at $100,313.
• An 11-foot valk dual taper plow to be used by the new dump truck, for $13,330, budgeted at $16,150.

In other news, supervisors:

• Heard that the Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation has submitted a zoning amendment request to the township for land along Hanford Drive and are seeking to rezone the land from industrial to R2-residential. The request is now being reviewed by county planning and the planning commission.

• Unanimously ratified a snow emergency declaration lasting Jan. 24 to 26. Supervisor Ed Brensinger thanked the road crew for their work over the winter, and during that weather event in particular.
• Unanimously agreed to make a $250 donation to the organizing committee for a America250 parade in Jonestown on July 3.
• Heard that the township is seeking residents willing to serve as alternates on the planning commission.
• Heard that the Lebanon County Conservation District’s tire collection event will take place April 21.
• Unanimously approved a 50-cent raise for employee Bradyn Aurentz, who passed pesticide applicator licensing and was hired with plans for a raise after completing this and other trainings.
• Unanimously agreed to grant permission of Northern Lebanon Little League to place and maintain portable toilets near baseball fields.
• Unanimously agreed to renew the wild animal permit for a resident who works as an educator and keeps several wild animals at his home.
• Reviewed reports of various organizations for 2025, no action taken.
• Heard reports from fire departments and the police department.
• Unanimously approved a tree dedication.
• Unanimously approved minutes and payment of invoices.

North Lebanon Township meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. These meetings are open to the public and do not require prior registration.