An intersection improvement project in Quentin resumed Monday after a year-long delay when PennDOT mandated additional stormwater infrastructure that increased costs from an estimated $70,000 to more than $117,000.
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N. Annville Twp. supervisors address multiple traffic concerns from residents
Dump truck accident leads to discussion concerning traffic safety at North Annville Township meeting, along with possible ordinance to address vehicular noises.
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Cornwall Borough narrowly approves E-town water authority discussions
During its monthly meeting Monday, Cornwall Borough Council agreed to open discussions/negotiations between the borough and the Elizabethtown Area Water Authority.
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City of Lebanon Authority to meet with DEP to discuss flowby for Siegrist Dam
The City of Lebanon Authority will be meeting with DEP to discuss possibly filing a request for a temporary reprieve from flowby levels called for in its water supply and allocation permit approved in September 2024.
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Mount Gretna council hears from attorney about ADA parking request
The Mount Gretna Borough Council previously denied the request for an accessible parking space near a resident’s Pennsylvania Avenue address and are now taking the additional provided information into consideration.
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Swatara Township supervisors discuss last month’s solar project approval
Residents asked the supervisors questions about their approval process, the ordinances that led to the approval, and the future of the proposed solar farm at 80 Fortna Road.
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South Annville Township anticipates a proposed 2026 budget for November
The South Annville Township Board of Supervisors plans to vote on the proposed 2026 budget at the Dec. 10 meeting.
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Union Twp. authorizes NLFES to submit nearly $700,000 LSA ask for new trucks
If the Northern Lebanon Fire and Emergency Services gets the entire requested amount, it could purchase five fire police trucks.
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Jonestown Borough to advertise updated firearms ordinance, reviews 2026 budget
The current firearms ordinance was adopted in 2008. If the updated version is adopted, it will give additional allowed firearm uses, such as self defense, burials or funerals, and shooting ranges.
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Millcreek Township supervisors plan for 2027 fire tax and incentive program
In order to foster the Newmanstown Volunteer Fire Company’s volunteer rates and ability to respond to emergencies, the Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors hopes to enact both a fire tax and an incentive program to begin in 2027, and discussed the matter at its monthly meeting Wednesday.
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Refuse authority may use Lancaster County incinerator ash to cover waste
The Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority (GLRA) has submitted a proposal to accept municipal incinerator ash from Lancaster County to cover daily loads of waste deposited in the landfill, the authority board learned last week.
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Jackson Twp. supervisors hold executive session for warehouse litigation
Leed Equities is challenging Jackson Township’s May decisions to adopt a warehouse ordinance and reject the company’s plans for multiple warehouses near Jackson Elementary School following months of public opposition.
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Annville Twp. board ratifies $385,200 CDBG request for street improvements
Annville Township seeks $385,200 in federal CDBG funds for street improvements and approves 31,700 square-foot paint room expansion for BlueScope Building's local manufacturing facility.
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North Cornwall Twp. supervisors continue 2026 budget review
The North Cornwall Township Supervisors continued to review the draft 2026 budget at its meeting Tuesday, looking specifically at items pertaining to public safety.
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West Lebanon commissioners vote 4-1 to pursue LSA grant for recreation facility
The West Lebanon Township Board of Commissioners agreed to apply for a $325,000 Local Share Account (LSA) grant from the state for improvements to the towship’s recreation facility at its monthly meeting Monday.
