CLA’s annual Lebanon Holiday Parade kicked off the holiday season Saturday morning.
Municipalities
North Cornwall Township approves payment for police building renovations
Overseeing a short agenda at its second monthly meeting Tuesday, the North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to make a payment of $114,573 to CB Construction Services.
Palmyra Borough Council proposes tax hike to meet $601,000 budget shortfall
Borough council members said they are reluctant to raise taxes, but they don’t see much more in the budget they can cut. At $601,000, the budget shortfall will translate to an additional $18 per month for the average homeowner.
North Lebanon Township approves Hearthside Phase 1, advertises budget
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisor unanimously agreed to approve the first phase, or 29 lots, of the Hearthside Estates final land development plan at its meeting Monday.
South Annville Township supervisors advertise 2025 budget: no new taxes
The 2025 South Annville Township budget will be voted on in December following last-minute updates made at the November meeting.
Annville Free Library director announces departure within months of taking post
The Annville Free Library is searching for a new library director after Dylan Fye’s resignation, with his last day set for Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Union Township taxes to remain steady in 2025
Both anticipated revenue and anticipiated expenditures for 2025 are at $1,322,075.
Bethel Twp. supervisors look to reduce speed limit on two local roadways
Bethel Township supervisors had a productive November monthly meeting, including approval to conduct a speed traffic study and the announcement of public review for the 2025 budget.
Millcreek Township takes steps toward new property maintenance code
Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to direct the solicitor to begin work on an ordinance adopting the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) at its meeting Wednesday.
Myerstown Borough looks into regional police coverage, advertises 2025 budget
Myerstown Borough Council unanimously agreed to authorize the township manager to reach out to the newly formed Lebanon County Regional Police Department at its monthly meeting Tuesday.
Planned use of nearly 63-acre Bethel Township farmland remains uncertain
The fate of a Bethel Township poultry farm purchased by local poultry producer Bell & Evans in 2023 along Blue Mountain Road is still unknown.
Historic Lebanon Farmers Market is scheduled for auction in December
The historic Lebanon Farmers Market building at 31-35 S. Eighth St. will be auctioned by Joel Heisey Auctioneer at the end of the year.
City of Lebanon Authority sends letters about possible lead service lines
This week, COLA mailed letters to 2,300 customers informing them that their service lines could be lead and investigation is needed.
Palmyra Council tries to cut down on $819,000 budget shortfall, mayor retires
The council proposed several cuts that would put a dent in the shortfall, but ultimately decided to continue the meeting’s discussion at 6 p.m. on Nov. 18.
South Londonderry Township awarded grants, advertise budget for 2025
South Londonderry Township was awarded LSA and DEP 902 grant funding but was again denied the LSA Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant.