Lebanon City Council is about to start the 2025 budget process. Property taxes haven’t been raised in the last nine years.
Municipalities
Heidelberg Township approves plan for Cherie Kay Signs development
Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to approve the development plan for Cherie Kay Signs manufacturing site at its meeting Oct. 22.
140-year-old Civil War statue removed from Cedar Hill Cemetery for restoration
The next phase in the restoration of the Civil War monument at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg recently occurred.
Palmyra Borough Council discusses $810,000 budget shortfall for 2025
The draft anticipates expenditures to be $1.61 million higher than revenue. Council members now have an opportunity to make adjustments, which will be discussed at the next meeting.
New Caring Cupboard building, with 12 affordable housing units breaks, groundÂ
Each apartment will be about 764 sq. ft. and will include a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living area. Shila Ulrich, Caring Cupboard executive director, said these units will address just “a small sliver” of the need in the area.
North Lebanon Township passes SALDO
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pass a Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance following a public hearing Monday.
Lebanon County’s Liberty Tree planted at Cornwall Iron Furnace on Oct. 19
On Saturday, America250PA Lebanon and the Pennsylvania Freemasons planted Lebanon County’s certified Liberty Tree at Cornwall Iron Furnace.
Lebanon city schools highlight healthy eating during School Lunch Week
Lebanon city schools celebrated National School Lunch Week by hosting an event highlighting the importance of good nutrition for kids.
Mount Gretna Borough to have AED training, start budget process
AED training for six employees will cost $45 per person, and costs will be split between the borough, the Chautauqua and the authority.
Lebanon County’s inaugural Jump Start housing project ready for residents
Lebanon County to jump start transitional housing for youths with launch of new program.
Curb and sidewalk work on West Main Street in Quentin to begin soon
With PennDOT approval, work on new curbing and sidewalk along a portion of West Main Street in Quentin will start in the next two weeks.
North Cornwall Commons condominium plan under review, waivers approved
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors reviewed the final plan for a 36-unit, three-story condominium to be constructed in North Cornwall Commons Lot 26 at its meeting Tuesday.
Swatara Township to advertise 2025 budget, will likely raise taxes by 10%
Supervisors voted to advertise the 2025 budget after some final preparations, and it will raise taxes by about 10%, according to township manager Jennifer Harding.
Annville Free Library’s new director introduced at N. Annville Twp. meeting
North Annville supervisors met the new director of Annville Free Library at their October monthly meeting.
Cornwall Borough debates email addresses for council members
Cornwall Borough Council debated the pros and cons of licensing email addresses for council members at its meeting Monday.