Lebanon County Commissioners agree to apply for a $711,000-plus grant for Phase 6D of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail project, among other actions, at their Nov. 20 meeting.
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North Londonderry Twp. approves tentative balanced budget for 2026
North Londonderry Township supervisors approved a balanced 2026 budget with no tax increase and voted to keep their independent police department rather than merge with a regional force.
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N. Cornwall Twp. authority authorizes loan for Expo Center construction project
Lebanon Valley Expo Center secured approval for $8.5 million in tax-exempt financing through the North Cornwall Township Authority to build a twin facility to its existing North Hall, with the authority bearing no liability for the loan.
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Jackson Township to advertise 2026 budget with no tax increase
The township’s general fund is balanced at $1,999,000 in revenue and income, and it will keep the tax rate steady at 0.1801 mills.
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N. Cornwall supes punt on Patch mansion vote amid unclear funding and timeline
The North Cornwall Board of Supervisors heard a request from the Historic Preservation Trust of Lebanon County to allow the Patch Mansion, now located on the former Lebanon Catholic property (owned by Lebanon School District), to be relocated onto township property at its meeting Tuesday.
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North Lebanon Twp. approves advertising 2026 budget with no tax increase
North Lebanon Township supervisors unanimously agreed to advertise a draft 2026 budget that keeps the tax rate at 2.01 mills with no increases planned.
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Bethel Township solar project stalls over sidewalk, curbing requirements
Lebanon 22’s solar farm developer argued that mandated street improvements would make the project financially infeasible, but Bethel Township planning commissioners pointed to similar requirements imposed on other developers including the school district and Bell & Evans.
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South Londonderry supervisors advertise 2026 budget with no tax increase
South Londonderry Township’s proposed 2026 budget keeps taxes flat for the 11th consecutive year while projecting $3.91 million in revenue against $4.15 million in expenditures.
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Palmyra Borough hopes for further cost cuts in budget deficit discussion
With a deficit of $306,228, Palmyra would require a 0.61-mill tax rate increase. Borough officials are hoping for more spending cuts as they receive paving bids.
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Swatara Township advertises 2026 budget with no tax increase
The township isn’t levying a millage rate increase in 2026, and it is expecting about $1.66 million in income and $1.89 million in expenditures for the year.
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Bethel Twp. announces 2026 budget, pays law firm, discusses speed humps
Supervisors in Bethel Township unanimously approved a tentative 2026 budget without raising taxes and discussed installing speed humps on two roads where motorists exceed speed limits.
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Millcreek Township to vote on Quality of Life ordinance, budget in December
Millcreek Township supervisors unanimously approved advertising their 2026 budget Wednesday, maintaining current tax rates with no planned increases while considering a fire tax for 2027.
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Union Township votes to advertise 2026 budget, adopts solar ordinance
The advertised budget shows about $1.87 in total revenues and $1.34 in total expenses for 2026. The board can vote to adopt the final budget at the December meeting.
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South Annville considers proposed 2026 budget before vote in December
Supervisors considered the proposed 2026 budget before the Dec. 10 meeting, at which time they can make minor changes before they vote.
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Myerstown Borough plans permanent speed humps on S. Locust St. for 2026
Myerstown Borough Council plans to install four permanent speed humps along South Locust Street in 2026 following a PennDOT recommendation, with the project included in the draft 2026 budget discussed at Tuesday’s meeting.
