Township Manager Jennifer Harding said a staff member uses a rented boom mower to clear intersections and keep roads passable, and board members expect rental prices to increase in the next several years.
Municipalities
Lebanon and Butler counties receive new EV charging stations thru NEVI program
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced on Dec. 20 that two new federally funded electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, including one in Union Township, Lebanon County, have opened to the public.
Lebanon Bologna Drop ushers in 2025
New Year’s Eve, Lebanon residents huddled together on South Eighth Street to watch a giant Lebanon Bologna be lowered to the ground at the strike of midnight.
Palmyra council member DUI arrest discussed, 2025 budget approved
The Palmyra Borough Council approved a 22.5% tax increase for 2025, raising the millage rate from 4.11 to 5.30 mills to address a $600,000 budget deficit.
Officers sworn in for service with new regional police department [photo story]
Officers from the North Lebanon and North Cornwall police departments were sworn into the soon-operational Lebanon County Regional Police Department Thursday.
28th annual Lebanon Bologna Drop on New Year’s Eve will ring in 2025 for city
Tuesday night as the clock strikes midnight, Lebanon city will hold its 28th annual Lebanon Bologna Drop to usher in 2025.
South Londonderry Twp. zoning board tables decision on Timbers expansion
At a nearly three and a half hour meeting Wednesday, the South Londonderry Township Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) ultimately could not come to a decision on requests from the Timbers Facility, and scheduled a second meeting Jan. 16 to render a decision.
Bell & Evans officials lay out long-term goals to Bethel Twp. planning officials
Bell & Evans officials shared their long-range goals for its chicken operation in Bethel Township during the township’s planning commission meeting on Tuesday.
North Lebanon Township approves 2025 budget, plans for major projects
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the draft 2025 budget and associated items at its meeting Monday.
Union Township discusses warehouse plans, approves 2025 budget
A sketch plan presented at the meeting showed a 150,000 square-foot warehouse off of Route 72. There was no public comment related to the development, and Township Manager Brent McFeaters said he was anticipating “more resistance.”
Millcreek Township supervisors pass 2025 budget with no millage increase
The Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pass the draft 2025 budget at its meeting Wednesday.
Bethel Township supervisors pass 2025 budget with no tax increase
Bethel Township supervisors approved the 2025 municipal budget on Dec. 12 with no tax increase.
Myerstown Borough Council approves 2025 budget, transfers carnival planning
The Myerstown Borough Council unanimously agreed to approve the draft 2025 budget at its meeting Tuesday.
South Annville supervisors approve new budget, no tax increase for 2025
South Annville Township did not increase municipal taxes but did increase the fire protection allotment in its 2025 budget.
Palmyra continues budget discussions, considers removing mayor’s salary
Even though the council voted last meeting to increase taxes and advertise the 2025 budget, they are still looking for things to cut from the 2025 budget.