Above: The Square at Market and Lancaster streets in Jonestown. (LebTown file photo by Will Trostel)
Jonestown Borough is governed by a Mayor and a seven-member Borough Council.
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.6 sq mi
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LebTown coverage of Jonestown Borough
Municipal reporting
Jonestown Borough discusses future snow removal priorities
A borough business-owner attended the meeting to say he wants additional communication so people in the area know how to help with clearing the snow following major storms.
West Lebanon approves sound system purchase, hopes to record meetings
The $1,175 estimate includes a microphone system, in-ceiling speakers, wire, and four hours of installation. Commissioners hope to use this so in-person visitors can better hear and so they can livestream and post the meetings after.
Jonestown swears in new councilors, discusses Friends of Jonestown events
The borough council welcomed two members to the board and ironed out committee assignments for the new year.
Jonestown Borough Council approves 2026 final budget with no tax increase
The budget outlines about $550,000 in both income and expenses. The millage rate for borough residents will remain consistent at 1.8 mills.
Jonestown Borough’s second budget reading shows no tax increase
The second reading of the budget shows around $500,000 in both expenditures and revenues for 2026, and no tax increase is expected.
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