Lebanon City Council quickly polished off a short agenda at Monday’s monthly meeting, but concerns voiced by residents over new streetlights and the recent hiring of a facilities security manager stretched the proceedings to nearly an hour.
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Lebanon County in good shape to spend ARPA funds by 2024 federal deadline
There’s only about $2.5 million of the $27 million received by the county through the federally funded American Rescue Plan Act that’s not yet been earmarked.
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N. Lebanon Township supervisors renew insurance, consider regulating Airbnbs
At their June 20 meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors general liability insurance with Bowman’s Insurance and approved the township manager to collect sample ordinances regulating Airbnbs and other short-term private home rentals.
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S. Londonderry establishes pre-employment screenings for non-uniform employees
At their meeting Tuesday, June 14, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors began the process of establishing pre-employment screenings for non-uniform employees, agreed to two traffic signal resolutions with PennDOT, and adjusted the proposed rezoning text amendment for Northside Crossing.
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Lebanon County to outfit probation officers with body-worn cameras
Lebanon County plans to purchase 30 body-worn cameras for its adult and juvenile probation officers, pending approval of a federal grant application to be filed in the coming weeks.
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Cornwall Borough Council enters agreement with Cornwall Junction, authorizes hire of full-time officer
At Monday’s meeting, the Cornwall Borough Council accepted an agreement with Cornwall Junction, authorized the hire of a new full-time police officer, and adopted a resolution concerning zoning and inspections in the county.
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County to establish transitional residence
Lebanon County is getting a transitional residence to provide housing for up to three former offenders who have been released from prison but have no place to live.
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City Council approves three-year contract with Lebanon’s police union
At Monday’s first monthly meeting in the new downtown City Hall, Lebanon City Council unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the union representing city police officers.
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County says primary election went off flawlessly; first vote under new director
Unlike Lancaster County and other areas of the state plagued with voting issues, the Primary Election in Lebanon County ran like a well-oiled machine.
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County’s juvenile detention capacity expanded through regional agreement
An ongoing shortage of available detention beds to house local juvenile offenders across Pennsylvania has prompted the county to take corrective action.
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North Lebanon supervisors establish procedures for sale of township property
The North Lebanon Township supervisors met Monday night to discuss newly adopted Municibid procedures, a newly awarded Marcellus Shale Grant, and various Park & Recreation Board recommendations.
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South Londonderry Board of Supervisors hears results of 2021 audit
At Tuesday’s meeting, the South Londonderry Board of Supervisors heard results of the 2021 audit, approved the separation of fire tax funds into two accounts, and discussed the Campbelltown Park Pavilion project.
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Cornwall Borough Council accepts $258,436 bid for paving projects
At Monday’s Cornwall Borough Council meeting, the council unanimously accepted Pennsy’s bid of $258,436.47 for paving projects planned for this summer.
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Commissioners award $225,657 in Marcellus Shale grants
At Thursday’s Lebanon County Commissioners meeting, the Commissioners awarded $225,657 in Marcellus Shale grants to 11 applicants.
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Lebanon City Council honors Lt. Lebo at its final meeting in Municipal Building
City government on brink of returning downtown after six decades at 400 S. 8th St.
