The 7% tax increase will bring the borough’s millage rate to 2.4 mills and will be the first rate increase since 2015.
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Cornwall debates blasting ordinance as expert questions 1,000-foot radius req
Cornwall Borough’s Planning and Zoning Commission heard concerns Monday that a draft blasting ordinance requiring property inspections and notifications within 1,000 feet of blast sites may be too strict and costly.
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N. Annville Twp. supervisors approve first-ever real estate tax for fire engine
North Annville supervisors create township’s first-ever real estate tax to help fund a new fire truck as part of the 2026 budget, which was also approved at the supervisors’ Dec. 8 meeting.
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Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority board approves 2026 budget
The board of the Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority approved its 2026 budget recently that includes a $10 increase in the tipping fee—or what haulers pay to dispose of waste—to $82/ton.
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North Cornwall Township passes 2026 budget, waits on Patch Mansion decision
North Cornwall Township supervisors approved a 2026 budget with no tax increases Tuesday but postponed a decision on relocating the Patch Mansion to township property until more information is provided.
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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.
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County Commissioners propose $113.8 million budget with .20-mill tax increase
The Lebanon County Commissioners introduced its 2026 proposed budget with a .20 tax increase at its Dec. 4 meeting.
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Annville commissioners approve $3.06M budget, 0.5 mill property tax increase
Annville Township commissioners approved a $3.06 million budget for 2026 and a 0.5-mill property tax increase that will add $72.20 annually to the median-assessed home’s tax bill.
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West Lebanon Township begins process for Coleman Memorial Park connection
West Lebanon Township commissioners unanimously authorized discussions to connect Coleman Memorial Park to the township park via a .1-mile trail, though no construction has been approved.
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Jackson Twp. supervisors give guidance on updated solicitors ordinance
The goal of the ordinance, according to supervisor Thomas Houtz, is to protect township residents while not overly limiting small businesses.
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Proposed mental health regs would cost Lebanon County $25 million annually
Proposed rule changes for mental health services would lead to closure of Lebanon County’s programs, due to costs and other reasons, according to county officials.
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Palmyra Borough Council advertises 2026 budget with 0.7-mill tax increase
The council can continue making cuts to the budget to bring down the tax increase, and are hoping the paving bids come in lower than they budgeted for.
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Historic Preservation Trust scrambles to find location for Patch Mansion
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lebanon County is racing to relocate the mid-1800s Donaghmore/Patch Mansion before Lebanon School District demolishes it, with North Cornwall Township set to decide Dec. 2 whether to provide land for the historic structure.
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East Hanover Township board advances 2026 budget with no tax increase
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise the drafted 2026 budget, with no tax increases planned, at its monthly meeting Monday.
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2026 Lebanon city budget sets up 11th straight year with no tax increase
Lebanon City Council Monday night approved a 2026 budget that will make it 11 straight years without a property tax increase.
