The 2026 budget has not been approved yet, but the spreadsheet shared with the council shows options for a 5% or a 7% millage rate increase to cope with rising costs.
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Jonestown group hosts Gobble & Give event Saturday to collect food donations
Friends of Jonestown is looking to collect food, toiletries, and monetary donations on Saturday, with each contribution allowing people to enter the names of children to be the grand marshal of the annual tree lighting.
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No change in millage rate for West Cornwall Township draft 2026 budget
West Cornwall Township supervisors retained the 1.250-mill tax rate for a 10th consecutive year while the 2026 draft budget tops $1 million for the first time due to residential growth.
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Cornwall Borough advances proposed 2026 budget with no tax increase
Monday night, Cornwall Borough Council agreed to advertise the draft 2026 budget for adoption at its December meeting, with councilman Tom Burton opposed.
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N. Annville Twp. proposes first-ever real estate tax to help fund fire company
North Annville Township supervisors released a preliminary 2026 budget that includes the township’s first-ever real estate tax, a 1-mill levy that will help fund the North Annville Fire Company’s equipment purchases.
Posted inEducation
Cornwall Elementary to widen walking path, use for vehicles during child pickup
Cornwall Elementary School is expected to open a widened parent pickup path Nov. 17 designed to keep up to 70 cars on school grounds during dismissal instead of backing up traffic on nearby roads and at Cornwall Center.
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Study recommends consolidation of fire departments across six municipalities
Lebanon County fire companies and municipal governments are reviewing a state advisory report that recommends consolidation to combat declining volunteers, rising costs and coverage gaps, though implementation depends on local leaders’ willingness to act.
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Cornwall planning board advances zoning amendment for non-considered uses
During a three-hour meeting at 10 a.m. Monday morning, Cornwall’s Planning and Zoning Commission discussed multiple drafted ordinances.
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Affordable housing complex in South Annville Twp. holds dedication ceremony
There are two- and three-bedroom apartments available, with pricing determined through an application and screening process.
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Jonestown Borough’s second budget reading shows no tax increase
The second reading of the budget shows around $500,000 in both expenditures and revenues for 2026, and no tax increase is expected.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Cornwall police seek ID help after vehicle break-ins at tennis courts, rail trail
Cornwall Borough Police are attempting to identify a suspect who stole from three vehicles at parking lots near the rail trail on Wednesday afternoon and later used stolen identification for bank fraud.
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Annville passes parking ordinance that prohibits semi-trailer truck parking
New parking regulations for Annville, including semi-trailer bans, matches up the township’s rules with police department partner Palmyra Borough.
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Bethel Twp. grants zoning variances for multi-faceted Bell & Evans signage
Bethel Township’s zoning board grants several variances to local poultry producer to construct promotional signage.
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West Lebanon Township considers Coleman Memorial Park connection
West Lebanon Township commissioners said they would consider a proposal to build a walking path connecting the township park to Coleman Memorial Park after hearing a request from park officials Monday.
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Jackson Township votes to submit data center ordinance to county planning
The data center ordinance is intended to limit the use to the township’s industrial zoning district. Supervisors said they haven’t heard of any plans, but wanted to “get something on the books.”
