Seating was full at the North Lebanon Township Planning Commission’s monthly meeting on Monday. Many in attendance were there to hear the commission’s take on the 420 E. Kercher Ave. Jubilee property.
Municipalities
Jonestown Borough Council considers park improvement bid
At Tuesday’s meeting, the Jonestown Borough Council opted to wait to act on a bid for the George H. Kaufman Community Park playground improvement project until either their next workshop or the July meeting.
North Cornwall planning commission recommends waiver for Chick-fil-A sidewalk, reviews land development plan
The North Cornwall Township Planning Commission discussed the planned Chick-fil-A at 1147 Quentin Road at Wednesday’s meeting.
Lebanon City Council OKs contract adjustments with paid firefighters’ union
Lebanon City Council at its May 22 meeting unanimously approved changes to its contract with the union representing its 21 paid firefighters.
North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors approves new ordinances
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved three new ordinances at Monday’s meeting. The ordinances concerns brake retarder prohibition, truck turn restrictions, and zoning variance criteria.
South Londonderry Township supervisors approve budget development calendar
The South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the 2024 budget development calendar at its meeting Tuesday.
Cornwall Borough Council allows 15 chickens per residential property
The Cornwall Borough Council agreed to amend its code of ordinances to allow 15 chickens per lot in residential zoning at Monday’s meeting.
Jonestown Borough Council plans major Market Street crosswalk project
After receiving a $1,056,500 in federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside grant moneys last May, Jonestown Borough Council finds itself on a tight schedule to bid the project.
Lebanon City Council hears budget report, mayor’s State of the City (again)
The Lebanon City Council held a brisk meeting Monday, followed by a repeat of the mayor’s 2023 State of the City address.
North Cornwall and North Lebanon police department merger under consideration
At their April meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors agreed to request a police regionalization study between North Cornwall and North Lebanon Townships.
Cornwall Borough Council reestablishes its public works department after 2 years
The Cornwall public works department was reestablished by the Cornwall Borough Council at their April 10 meeting.
North Lebanon Township supervisors approve Escambia zoning amendment
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to approve Ordinance #2-2023 rezoning the Escambia property at 1675 Grace Ave. from rural residential (RR) to residential density one (R1) at Monday’s meeting.
S. Londonderry supervisors commend Officer Jared Zimmerman for FOP award
The South Londonderry Board of Supervisors recognized Officer Jared Zimmerman at Tuesday’s meeting following his receipt of the Lebanon County Fraternal order of Police Lodge #42 Officer of the Year Award.
City of Lebanon Authority, Cornwall Borough trade words over rate increase
The City of Lebanon Authority published an open letter on April 5 clarifying that its 2023 price increase was 3 percent, as opposed to the 10 percent previously suggested at Cornwall Borough Council meetings.
Cornwall Borough Council refers A/V upgrade to finance committee
Cornwall Borough Council agreed on Monday to pass on information regarding a proposed A/V upgrade to the finance committee.
















