Lebanon County Commissioners have a new chairman of the board following reorganization meeting on Jan. 2.
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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.
Palmyra council member DUI arrest discussed, 2025 budget approved
The Palmyra Borough Council approved a 22.5% tax increase for 2025, raising the millage rate from 4.11 to 5.30 mills to address a $600,000 budget deficit.
South Londonderry Twp. zoning board tables decision on Timbers expansion
At a nearly three and a half hour meeting Wednesday, the South Londonderry Township Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) ultimately could not come to a decision on requests from the Timbers Facility, and scheduled a second meeting Jan. 16 to render a decision.
County Commissioners allocate over $3 million in ARPA funds for four projects
Lebanon County Commissioners approved on Dec. 19 four ARPA funding requests totaling $3.6 million; receive NAACP letter concerning the district attorney’s office.
Lebanon County CTC plans for changes in the new year
The Lebanon County CTC’s final board meeting of 2024 saw a change in leadership and the possibility of changes to the articles.
North Lebanon Township approves 2025 budget, plans for major projects
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the draft 2025 budget and associated items at its meeting Monday.
Union Township discusses warehouse plans, approves 2025 budget
A sketch plan presented at the meeting showed a 150,000 square-foot warehouse off of Route 72. There was no public comment related to the development, and Township Manager Brent McFeaters said he was anticipating “more resistance.”
Millcreek Township supervisors pass 2025 budget with no millage increase
The Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pass the draft 2025 budget at its meeting Wednesday.
Myerstown Borough Council approves 2025 budget, transfers carnival planning
The Myerstown Borough Council unanimously agreed to approve the draft 2025 budget at its meeting Tuesday.
South Annville supervisors approve new budget, no tax increase for 2025
South Annville Township did not increase municipal taxes but did increase the fire protection allotment in its 2025 budget.
Local tourism bureau officials provide report to Lebanon County Commissioners
Visit Lebanon Valley officials provided the Lebanon County Commissioners a review of 2024 activities, a sneak peek of 2025’s theme and a look at a promotional video for America250 in 2026 on Dec. 11 at a workshop session.
Palmyra continues budget discussions, considers removing mayor’s salary
Even though the council voted last meeting to increase taxes and advertise the 2025 budget, they are still looking for things to cut from the 2025 budget.
Mount Gretna Borough approves 2025 budget with no tax increase
The millage rate will stay consistent at 2.2352 mills for 2025 despite rising costs throughout the economy.