Daniel and Shawn LeBoon bring a new restaurant experience to Schaefferstown's historic Franklin House Tavern.
Heidelberg Township
Posted inNews
Heidelberg approves land development plans at planners’ recommendation
Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors approved a land development plan for a contractor shop at 146 Sinclair Road and a two-lot subdivision at 1713 Heidelberg Ave. at its monthly meeting Tuesday. Both plans were approved with supervisor Ivan Martin abstained due to conflicts of interest.
Posted inNews
Heidelberg planning commission recommends approval of two plans
The Heidelberg Township Planning Commission recommended approval of two plans Monday night while also discussing changes to the way the commission receives plans for review.
Posted inNews
Heidelberg supervisors reject planners’ recommendation and approve waivers
The Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors voted to approve all requested waivers for a subdivision and land development plan at 2734 Heidelberg Ave. against the recommendation of the planning commission at its monthly meeting Tuesday.
Posted inNews
Heidelberg supervisors hear concerns about Heidelberg Ave. subdivision
Heidelberg Township supervisors unanimously granted a time extension for a three-home subdivision at 2734 Heidelberg Ave. amid a dispute between the developer and planning commission over requested waivers.
Posted inNews
$3 million scratch-off ticket sold in Heidelberg Township
A Lebanon County Speedway store will collect a $10,000 bonus after selling a $3 million-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off ticket.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Cherry Fair celebrates, preserves Pennsylvania German history
Historic Schaefferstown held its annual Cherry Fair on Saturday, featuring more than 50 artisans and demonstrators as the nonprofit works to preserve and restore 18th-century sites in the community.
Posted inNews
Heidelberg supervisors pay toward township building remodel
Heidelberg Township supervisors approved a $67,903.56 payment to Woodland Contractors for the ongoing remodel of the township building and voted to terminate the Warko Group as plumbing contractor over delays.
Posted inNews
Heidelberg supervisors discuss township ban on compression-release brakes
The Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors expressed lack of interest in pursuing a brake retarder ordinance similar to that of Millcreek Township at its monthly meeting Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness & Nonprofits
Chef Daniel LeBoon acquires historic Franklin House Tavern business in Schaefferstown
An award-winning chef – who honed his craft in venues from New York City to Paris and Tokyo and has run several high-end restaurants in Lancaster County – has taken ownership of the Franklin House Tavern business in Heidelberg Township.
Posted inUpcoming Events
Historic Schaefferstown celebrates local history amid nation’s 250th anniversary
Historic Schaefferstown has planned a Young Villagers Workshop, Cherry Fair, WWII Weekend, Harvest Fair, Christkindlmarkt, and more.
Posted inNews
Heidelberg supervisors accept paving bid
The Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to accept a $197,002.70 bid from New Enterprise for the 2026 paving project at its monthly meeting April 28.
Posted inPeople & Places
Schaefferstown Zion United Brethren marks 175 years of faith and fellowship
Zion United Methodist Church in Schaefferstown is celebrating its 175th anniversary in May, marking a history that includes a devastating 1919 fire, multiple name changes, and more than a century of community outreach.
Posted inNews
Heidelberg supervisors vote to advertise paving project, approve solar plan
Heidelberg Township supervisors took action Tuesday on road paving, a solar project, building demolition costs, and several other municipal matters at their monthly meeting.
Posted inNews
Heidelberg Twp. supervisors approve changes for municipal building project
Heidelberg Township supervisors grant approval Tuesday for change orders concerning interior renovations at the municipal offices.
