The City of Lebanon denied an open records request made by LebTown for a law enforcement recording of the July 6 fatal shooting of Gunner, a 15-month-old dog, by a Lebanon police officer.
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North Lebanon supervisors approve plan for Starbucks, Jersey Mike’s and Verizon
At Monday’s meeting, the North Lebanon township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the preliminary/final land development plan for 2203 W. Cumberland St.
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Palmyra police warn of counterfeit bills being passed in borough
The Palmyra Borough Police Department is warning local businesses to pay attention to the bills they collect.
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South Londonderry supervisors give preliminary nod to new office building
At Tuesday’s meeting, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors unanimously offered preliminary approval to construction of a corporate office building for commercial cleaning company Environmental Cleaning Solutions.
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West Cornwall Township supervisors close public hearing on zoning update
Supervisors Gibble, Lloyd, and Tulli now have 90 days to vote on the revocation of the current zoning ordinance and map and the adoption of the new ones.
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Cornwall Borough Council authorizes work on parks & rec master site plan
Cornwall Borough Council put into motion a process for developing a parks and recreation long-term plan and gave an update on the Ad Hoc committee that was created to work with Byler Holdings on their proposed development in the borough.
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City Council hears criticism of cops’ fatal dog shooting; OKs purchase of firetrucks
About 60 people turned out Monday night for the Lebanon City Council meeting to show their unhappiness over the July 6 killing of Gunner, the escaped dog shot by city police officers after unsuccessful attempts to restrain him with a catch pole.
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Cornwall Borough Council forms ad hoc committee to work with Byler Holdings
At a special meeting held July 22 at the Borough Office, the Cornwall Borough Council officially established an Ad Hoc Committee to work with Byler Holdings on plans for their over 400 acre property.
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North Lebanon Township supervisors consider modifying walking trail specs
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors met Monday to discuss topics including proposals for paving the Lenni Lenape walking trail, an updated public meeting procedure policy, and a revised fee schedule.
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Sheetz plans for new Cumberland Street location in North Cornwall Township
Sheetz has taken initial steps to put a new location in North Cornwall Township at 2150 W. Cumberland St., a lot most recently occupied by First National Bank.
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South Londonderry supervisors approve staff changes, advertise public hearings
The South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors discussed upcoming public hearings, staffing changes, and more at Tuesday’s meeting.
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Cornwall Borough Council hears concept plans from Byler Holdings, one including a nearly 800,000-square-foot warehouse
At the Cornwall Borough Council meeting Monday, Byler Holdings presented two conceptual scenarios for their property around the Cornwall quarry, both including over 700,000 sq. ft. in warehouse space.
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Concerns over streetlights, hiring of mayor’s son dominate council meeting
Lebanon City Council quickly polished off a short agenda at Monday’s monthly meeting, but concerns voiced by residents over new streetlights and the recent hiring of a facilities security manager stretched the proceedings to nearly an hour.
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N. Lebanon Township supervisors renew insurance, consider regulating Airbnbs
At their June 20 meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors general liability insurance with Bowman’s Insurance and approved the township manager to collect sample ordinances regulating Airbnbs and other short-term private home rentals.
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S. Londonderry establishes pre-employment screenings for non-uniform employees
At their meeting Tuesday, June 14, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors began the process of establishing pre-employment screenings for non-uniform employees, agreed to two traffic signal resolutions with PennDOT, and adjusted the proposed rezoning text amendment for Northside Crossing.
