The decision comes after months of resident complaints during public comment periods about developers not properly managing stormwater, causing damage to nearby property.
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Palmyra’s Hoagies on Main destroyed in Friday morning fire, cause unknown
The Hoagies on Main Facebook page posted about the fire, saying the business was destroyed.
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‘Together,’ Palmyra field hockey has yet another successful season
The Cougars had another deep postseason run, making it to the district and state semifinals before being knocked out by Warwick in both tournaments.
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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.
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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.
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Book Bar opens in Palmyra, offering books, drinks, community and events
Owner Brittany Haynes said the community response has been “overwhelming,” and she’s looking forward to organizing more events and book clubs in the future.
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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.
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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.
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Book Bar opens doors for hundreds of visitors in its first soft opening
Owner Brittany Haynes said she hopes Book Bar will be a “third space” that people in the area can relax at instead of in their homes or at work.
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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.
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New Caring Cupboard building, with 12 affordable housing units breaks, ground
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.
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Palmyra council hears updates on planned holiday events, trash switch
Next meeting, council will have the option to approve the closure of S. Railroad St. at the square for Reindeer Night, but all of the other events are “good to go,” according to borough manager Roger Powl.
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Palmyra Borough Council hears resident concerns about new refuse, recycling bid
Residents expressed concerns about the increased price tag and the 96-gallon carts.
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Palmyra council accepts trash bid that includes 96-gallon carts for residents
Palmyra Borough Council voted 4-2 to approve a more expensive refuse and recycling contract to Casella Mid-Atlantic — which will provide residents with 96-gallon carts — during its Sept. 10 meeting.
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Palmyra council hears report on local geology, discusses refuse company bids
In Tuesday's meeting, the Palmyra Borough Council heard a report on the geological environment, which outlined areas at risk for sinkholes and discussed the received refuse and recycling company bids.
