The connector trail to Union Canal Tunnel Park is currently under construction. David Funk, chair of the Coleman Memorial Park Board of Trustees, said the trail is already roughed in and will be paved, weather permitting, in the spring.
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Jackson Township submits permits for improved crosswalk, traffic lights
The traffic light project is expected to cost about $29,000, and the crosswalk system was quoted at around $9,200. Both payments will likely come from the general fund, according to supervisor Thomas Houtz.
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Myerstown Borough Council to improve South Railroad Street with CDBG funding
Myerstown Borough Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lebanon to undergo a project improving South Railroad Street with up to $180,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding at its meeting Tuesday.
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Timbers granted expanded hours and retail sale of microdistillery liquors
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.
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Cornwall Borough council hears concerns about Byler lakefront amendment
Cornwall Borough Council heard concerns from citizens about the Lakefront Text Amendment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
