At a South Londonderry Township Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) meeting Jan. 16, the board unanimously agreed to grant several variances requested by the Timbers Restaurant and rejected another.
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Palmyra council approves stormwater management for Melrose development
The decision comes after months of resident complaints during public comment periods about developers not properly managing stormwater, causing damage to nearby property.
Cornwall Borough council hears concerns about Byler lakefront amendment
Cornwall Borough Council heard concerns from citizens about the Lakefront Text Amendment.
Mount Gretna council discusses 2025 parking passes, future road projects
Mount Gretna residents should put their 2025 parking passes on their cars, as the borough council advised the Cornwall Police to start looking for vehicles without one to issue a $50 parking fine.
Lebanon County Commissioners certify 2025 ag preservation program funding
Lebanon County Commissioners certified the county’s contribution to the farmland preservation program for 2025 at their Jan. 16 meeting.
Subdivision, land development plan for Quentin townhomes tabled by board
West Cornwall Township supervisors voted to table action on the plan after hearing from nearby property owners of stormwater runoff issues.
Union Township supervisors hear public comments on industrial construction
Residents expressed concerns with the increased truck traffic going through the Lickdale intersection and on State Route 72.
South Annville Township supervisors approve Southgate phase 1 plans
Approval is conditional to the remaining comments from South Annville legal counsel and engineers being fully addressed.
Jonestown Borough Council approves utility vehicle, leaf vacuum purchases
The maintenance vehicle will replace a broken-down golf cart, costing about $19,000 and allowing maintence crews to haul material and connect equipment for snow removal.
South Londonderry Township supervisors reappoint Faith Bucks as board chair
The South Londonderry supervisors made appointments to several township boards and approved resolutions for 2025.
Jackson Twp. supervisors to purchase used pick-up truck for township fleet
The 2016 truck has about 98,000 miles on it and will cost the township $14,999. Supervisors said it’s needed because their current zoning officer is more active in driving around the area.
West Lebanon Township commissioners ban parking on part of Scull Street
The West Lebanon Township Board of Commissioners agreed to adopt an ordinance prohibiting parking on Scull Street between Webster Street and Washington Street at its meeting Monday.
Lebanon County Commissioners select Mike Kuhn as board chairman
Lebanon County Commissioners have a new chairman of the board following reorganization meeting on Jan. 2.
Swatara Township supervisors purchase $270,000 tractor mower
Township Manager Jennifer Harding said a staff member uses a rented boom mower to clear intersections and keep roads passable, and board members expect rental prices to increase in the next several years.
Lebanon County Commissioners approve nearly $104 million budget for 2025
Lebanon County Commissioners approved their 2024 budget on Thursday, Dec. 26, with no tax increase to county taxpayers.