Monday, the South Londonderry Historical Commission (SLHC) met with Alan Funck, Rising Sun owner, and Randy Wright, Hanover Engineering, to discuss the Rising Sun expansion project. The project involves the renovation of part of an historic structure and the demolition of another part.
Municipalities
Lebanon City Council honors Sandra Meluskey for 36 years of service
Honors for a former city council member and an updated master plan for Coleman Memorial Park highlighted Monday night’s Lebanon City Council meeting at City Hall.
Here’s a closer look at N. Lebanon Twp.’s new sidewalk and curbing ordinance
Ordinance #1-2023 requires that landowners maintain sidewalks and curbing on their property. This includes trimming adjacent vegetation, clearing snow, and paying for repairs.
Lebanon Valley Rail Trail breaks ground on Phase 6; city trail and park underway
The completion of Phases 6A and 6B will include the John E. Wengert Memorial Park and a trail extension from Chestnut Street to South 22nd Street through Lebanon.
North Lebanon Twp. supervisors plan extensive paving, bridge repair for 2023
Ten North Lebanon Streets are planned for paving this summer, following the postponement of several last year.
S. Londonderry Twp. passes sewer price hike on to Mount Gretna area residents
The South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pass on a six percent price increase to the around 200 township residents hooked up to Mt Gretna’s sewer system.
Cornwall Borough Council considers $49,000 A/V upgrade to meeting hall
Cornwall Borough Council opted to table action on a proposed A/V Professional Services update, estimated at approximately $49,000, until its next meeting on Feb. 13.
Jonestown Borough Council appoints David Charest as newest councilman
At Tuesday’s meeting, Jonestown Borough Council appointed David Charest as councilman. This comes after former Councilman Don Raiger resigned in December.
Bret Fisher named Lebanon city police chief; Eric Sims promoted to captain
Lebanon City Police Captain Bret Fisher was officially named chief of the force in a press conference at Lebanon City Hall on Friday, Jan. 27.
North Cornwall planners unanimously approve Sheetz land development plan
Wednesday, the North Cornwall Planning Commission unanimously conditionally approved a preliminary/final land development plan (LDP) for a new Sheetz location at 2150 W. Cumberland St.
Lebanon City Council fills positions, tweaks budget, handles old business
Lebanon City Council disposed of an agenda dominated by personnel appointments and the final approval of several bills preliminarily passed last month.
North Lebanon Twp. hosts public hearing on Escambia zoning amendment request
Residents filled the seats at Monday’s North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors meeting to speak their mind on a considered zoning amendment for parts of 1675 and 1677 Grace Ave.
Former Rep. Frank Ryan airs concerns about Comcast franchise pact in Cornwall
Former House Representative Frank Ryan (R101, 2017-2022) spoke to the Cornwall Borough Council at Monday’s meeting regarding an ongoing franchise agreement with Comcast set to renew in March.
North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors adopts 2023 budget
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors adopted its 2023 budget at Monday’s meeting.
Annville Township and Palmyra Borough advance plan to consolidate police forces
Two of the three municipalities that conducted a regional police force study are moving forward with plans to potentially consolidate their forces by 2024.