Planned improvements to address traffic impacts from the proposed development of the former Quentin Riding Club dominated Monday’s conditional use hearing that had been continued from May 7.
Margaret Hopkins
Margaret Hopkins reports primarily on West Cornwall Township, the City of Lebanon Authority, and the Lebanon County Metropolitan Planning Organization. A resident of Mount Gretna Campmeeting, she is interested in the area’s history and its cultural and economic roots.
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West Cornwall Twp.’s purchase of West Main Street property nears settlement
West Cornwall Township’s purchase of a historic property on Main Street in Quentin is on schedule for settlement on Thursday, May 23.
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County MPO seeks public input on transportation improvement plans
Residents have until June 10 to comment on transportation improvement projects proposed by the Lebanon County Metropolitan Planning Organization for the next four years as well as on transportation priorities for the next 20 years.
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Conditional use hearing continued on development of former riding club
Quentin Associates, LLC, presented township supervisors Tuesday with its development plan for the entire tract of the former Quentin Riding Club at state routes 72 and 419.
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Taking stock of a bridge over ‘trouted’ waters on the Tulpehocken Creek
PennDOT requires an annual inspection of bridges with posted weight limits, a mandate demonstrated by the recent review of Reilly Road Bridge by Wilson Consulting Group.
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Historic Quentin property is under agreement with W. Cornwall Township
West Cornwall Township supervisors have entered into an agreement to purchase 67 W. Main Street in Quentin at the corner of Zinns Mill Road and state Route 419.
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West Cornwall Twp. supervisors vote to acquire historic Quentin property
West Cornwall Township supervisors approved a resolution Monday to acquire property at the corner of Zinns Mill Road and state Route 419 in Quentin for uses including public parking.
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Equestrian therapy facility wins special exception approval with conditions
A special exception for an equestrian therapy facility for veterans on a portion of the former Quentin Riding Club was approved with several conditions by the West Cornwall Township zoning hearing board Tuesday.
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Final approval of apartment complex in Quentin by West Cornwall supervisors
West Cornwall Township supervisors signed plans for ‘Apartments at 419.’
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High-tech listening: Water authority’s innovative approach to leak detection
COLA’s innovative leak detection system, comprised of 155 sensors, has identified and repaired 104 leaks, significantly reducing water loss and preventing potential infrastructure damage.
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West Cornwall eyes private parking lot for public parking, preservation of building
West Cornwall Township supervisors are considering the purchase of a historic building in Quentin, potentially converting its black-topped area into public parking to alleviate local parking issues.
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Rt. 72 bridge over Swattie to close mid-April for replacement, detour planned
The bridge on state Route 72 over Swatara Creek is set to close in mid-April for a $5 million renovation project, with a detour in place via state Route 343, according to PennDOT.
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Proposed equestrian therapy facility for veterans awaits zoning board approval
A zoning hearing on March 19 will consider a special exception application to develop an equestrian therapy facility for military veterans at the former Quentin Riding Club site.
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Lebanon Authority wastewater plant set to begin $22.8M of upgrades in April
The City of Lebanon Authority has finalized $22.8 million in contracts for its wastewater treatment plant upgrades, with work slated to commence in April.
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Isabel Drive/Route 72 intersection upgrade set to begin this spring
A $1.26-million project to ease congestion and improve safety at the Isabel Drive/Route 72 intersection, including a new traffic signal and dedicated turn lanes, is set to begin this spring, with completion expected by October 2024.
