North Cornwall Township supervisors rejected moving the historic Patch Mansion to township land but offered to allow construction of a monument to Capt. Alexander Patch in Gloninger Woods Park as an alternative.
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Habitat for Humanity hands over the keys for a Lebanon rebuild
The house on North 11th Street in Lebanon was previously condemned after two house fires, but it will now serve as a steady home for one of Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity’s own employees.
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County Career & Tech Center receives clean audit for 2024-25 school year
The financial records of the Lebanon County Career & Technology Center are in good order, directors learned at their Dec. 16 board meeting.
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North Lebanon Township passes 2026 budget, no tax increase
North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pass the drafted 2026 budget at its monthly meeting Monday.
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N. Londonderry Twp. officials approve 2026 general budget with no tax increase
North Londonderry Township supervisors approved a 2026 budget with no general fund tax increase for residents, though the fire hydrant tax rose slightly from 0.061 to 0.065 mills.
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City of Lebanon Authority to increase sewer rates, maintain water rates for ’26
Starting in April, City of Lebanon Authority customers will see a 4.2 percent increase in their sewer base charge as well as an increase in their consumption charge.
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Council approves 2026 budget with no property tax bump for 11th straight year
No property tax hike, a new online application and payment system, and recognition of an outgoing member highlighted the Dec. 15 meeting of the Lebanon City Council.
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Swatara Township supervisors approve 2026 budget with steady millage rate
Taxes for Swatara Township residents will stay consistent in 2026 at 1.35 mills. The budget shows $1.92 million in revenue and $1.89 million in expenditures, with reserve funds helping cover the gap.
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South Annville Township adopts 2026 budget with no tax increases
On Dec. 10, the South Annville Township Board of Supervisors unanimously moved to adopt the 2026 budget, which features no tax increases.
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Union Township approves 2026 budget with steady tax rate
Union Township’s taxes will remain steady at 0.2291 mills in 2026. The township is expecting $1.87 million in revenue and $1.34 million in expenses.
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Bethel Twp. officials formally adopt 2026 budget with no tax increase on residents
Bethel Township supervisors formally adopt their 2026 budget and bid farewell to a departing board member at their Dec. 11 meeting.
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Palmyra Borough Council approves paving projects and balances budget
With the paving bids coming in lower than budgeted for and the council deciding on two seasonal public works employees rather than one full-time worker, the 2026 budget should not necessitate a tax increase. The council will vote on its final budget at its second December meeting.
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Millcreek Township adopts Quality of Life ordinance to address property violations
Millcreek Township supervisors unanimously passed a Quality of Life ordinance Wednesday and approved a 2026 budget with no tax increase at their monthly meeting.
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South Londonderry Township approves 2026 budget with no tax increase
Residents of South Londonderry Township will see a steady tax rate of 1.33 mills in 2026, with the township covering a shortfall with its reserve funds.
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Myerstown council president delivers farewell after 14 years of service
Amidst routine end-of-year business, Myerstown Borough Council’s Dec. 9 meeting was weighted with the knowledge that four of seven council members will not return in January.
