A new chief of police was named on Monday in North Londonderry Township, among other actions by the supervisors at their 2026 reorganization and regular monthly meeting.
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Jonestown swears in new councilors, discusses Friends of Jonestown events
The borough council welcomed two members to the board and ironed out committee assignments for the new year.
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N. Annville Twp. supervisors reorganize, discuss ordinance nuisance enforcement
The North Annville Township supervisors discuss nuisance ordinance enforcement options, reorganize leadership positions for 2026 at Jan. 5 meeting.
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Palmyra Borough Council reorganizes with new leadership
Palmyra Borough Council elected Denver Wilson as its new president in a 4-3 vote Monday, replacing Beth Shearer as the borough reorganized its leadership and committee assignments.
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Bethel Twp. supervisors vote to issue violation letter, reorganize board for 2026
Bethel Township supervisors vote to send business violation letter and to reorganize for 2026 at Jan. 5 meeting.
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Jackson Twp. supervisors reorganize for 2026, pass data center ordinance
Jackson Township held its annual reorganization meeting Jan. 5, reappointing board leadership and approving a data center ordinance restricting such facilities to industrial zones.
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Myerstown reorganization gets heated as four new members are sworn in
Seats were full and personalities clashed at Myerstown Borough Council’s reorganization meeting Monday night as four new members took office.
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East Hanover Township passes 2026 budget, speed limit ordinance
The East Hanover Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pass the drafted budget for 2026, with no tax increases, at its monthly meeting Monday.
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Bethel Township purchases gear, hires new employee at year-end meeting
Bethel Township supervisors approved the purchase of a $77,442.92 Bobcat compact track loader and hired a new maintenance employee during their Dec. 30 year-end meeting.
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N. Annville Twp. supervisors amend real estate tax rate, revise 2026 budget
North Annville Township supervisors lowered its first-ever and recently created real estate tax by almost half at a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 29.
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Palmyra Borough approves higher fire tax, argument with department continues
The borough approved a steady general fund millage rate, but increased the fire tax by 0.17 mills. Later, a council member called the department’s chief a “pompous ass” in a back-and-forth conversation.
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County commissioners approve 2026 budget, sign prison healthcare contract
Lebanon County Commissioners approve 2026 budget, prison healthcare contract, and retirement board moves during special meeting on Dec. 24.
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CTC faces funding challenges as officials weigh four construction plans for facility
Lebanon Career & Technology Center Director Chuck Benton said he needs approval from majorities of all six school boards to move forward with proposed renovations costing up to $123.3 million to address utilities and systems that are past their expected lifecycle.
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Heidelberg Township honors supervisor Ted Cromleigh after 12 years of service
Heidelberg Township supervisors thanked outgoing board member Ted Cromleigh for 12 years of service before approving 2026 tax rates with no increases and addressing several end-of-year agenda items at their December meeting.
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Jackson Township approves 2026 budget for another year with a steady tax rate
The budget shows $1,999,000 in both expenses and income for 2026. Supervisors said the township hasn’t raised taxes in at least 30 years.
