{ "city": "Ephrata", "state": "Pennsylvania", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/ephrataboro.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "SHADE TREE COMMISSION", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1559", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review land development plan for 237 E. Fulton Street", "summary": "The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a lot add-on and land development plan for a specific property. No other discussion items are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1554", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Public Safety Committee will discuss the 2 nd Quarter Budget Report", "summary": "The Ephrata Borough Council Public Safety Committee will first approve its agenda and appoint a member to the Civil Service Commission. It will then hear reports from the fire company, Ephrata Area Ambulance, the Emergency Management Council, and the police department. The committee will discuss the fire tax issue and review the 2 nd Quarter Budget Report. An informational item about the National Night Out is also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-1558", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Zoning Hearing Board", "headline": "Public hearing on special exception for short‑term rental at 98 Highland Ave", "summary": "The Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on July 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The hearing concerns a Special Exception request under section 319‑27(15) of the Borough Code for a short‑term rental at 98 Highland Avenue, which is in the Residential Low Density Zoning District. The applicants are Elizabeth and Stephen Ulkowski, owners of the property.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1552", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Borough Council to vote on $1.36 million note for new fire apparatus", "summary": "The Ephrata Borough Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to land use regulations and the adoption of a hazard mitigation plan. The body will also vote on street improvement contracts and a memorandum of understanding for a K-9 officer.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1557", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Borough Authority", "headline": "Borough Authority to review WWTP No. 1 Biosolids project payments", "summary": "The Ephrata Borough Authority will meet to approve financial reports and bill payments. The body is considering action on a biosolids project requisition and requests regarding financial security and sewer design.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1556", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Ephrata Borough Council to hold public hearing on zoning amendments", "summary": "The Borough Council is holding a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The changes would regulate medical marijuana dispensaries, smoke shops, tobacco stores, and short-term rentals.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1553", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Council to conditionally approve alcohol sales at Concerts by the Creek event", "summary": "The borough council will consider a conditional approval for Cartel Brewing & Blending to sell alcohol at the July 7, 2026 Concerts by the Creek event in Grater Park, pending a PLCB special occasion permit and insurance. The council will also vote on an agreement with Crossing Guard Services, LLC to outsource crossing guard services. Additional items from committee reports will be discussed, but no final decisions are noted.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1555", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Highway Committee considers street improvement bids and traffic changes", "summary": "The Highway Committee will review and vote on the award recommendation for Bid #26-2 concerning 2026 street improvements. It will consider a concurrence on the Ephrata Township bid for work on Church Avenue. The committee will also discuss a temporary one‑way restriction on Hunter Alley and the intersection of Church Avenue and West Chestnut Street.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1550", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-1550", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Council reviews alcohol permit request and zoning amendment for dispensaries and rentals", "summary": "The Development Activities Committee will consider a request to serve alcohol at the Concerts by the Creek event on July 7, 2026. It will also discuss a zoning ordinance amendment that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries, smoke shops, tobacco stores, and short‑term rentals. Additionally, the committee will hear a special exception application for a short‑term rental at 98 Highland Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1551", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-1551", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "SHADE TREE COMMISSION", "headline": "Shade Tree Commission reviews tree box, replacement, signage, planting goal", "summary": "The Ephrata Shade Tree Commission will discuss the condition of the tree box at 209 Main St. and consider replacing a removed tree on Main St. The commission will also review a proposed signage location for the Tree Bank and set a 2027 goal to plant trees along its property line in partnership with the Ephrata Public Library. A new tree inventory project is being tested and previewed online.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1549", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06162026-1549", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Borough considers a K‑9 officer agreement with the local police association", "summary": "The Personnel Committee will consider a Memorandum of Understanding between the Borough and the Ephrata Law Enforcement Association concerning a canine (K‑9) officer. The committee will also receive a personnel update. The meeting will conclude with an executive session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1548", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-1548", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Council to adopt Lancaster County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan", "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will vote on a resolution to adopt the Lancaster County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan. It will also consider a contract with Crossing Guard Services, LLC. The meeting includes reports from the fire company, emergency management, and police, and a discussion of the fire tax.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1547", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-1547", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Ephrata Area Joint Authority", "headline": "Joint Authority to vote on 2026-2027 budget and revised water rates", "summary": "The Ephrata Area Joint Authority will consider adopting the 2026-2027 budget and program of services. The body is also deciding on revised water rates and a specific rate for water sold to Akron Borough. Other items include facility design and water capacity requests.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1546", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Council to approve $172,315.39 land development deal for Ephrata National Bank HQ", "summary": "The Ephrata Borough Council will vote on a series of development agreements, contract awards, ordinance changes, and public‑safety system upgrades. Key items include a land development agreement for the Ephrata National Bank corporate headquarters, a roof replacement contract for the Performing Arts Center, and a purchase of a new interview‑recording system. The council will also adopt an attorney‑fee schedule, a pension‑board resolution, and several conditional approvals for street closures, park events, and utility work.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1545", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-1545", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Borough Authority", "headline": "Approval of payments for WWTP No. 1 Biosolids Project and related invoices", "summary": "The Borough Authority will approve its financial reports and the payment of several bills. Action items include an update on the WWTP No. 1 Biosolids Project and the approval of multiple invoices and a bank requisition tied to that project. The board will also adopt Resolution 2026-04 to set a schedule for attorney fees in municipal claims and liens. No discussion items are listed for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1544", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-1544", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Highway Committee to review street closures and intersection changes", "summary": "The Highway Committee is meeting to act on several parking and street use requests. The body will also consider a new ordinance regarding a stop approach and a resolution for bituminous materials.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1541", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1541", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Council will consider a new crossing guard contract and attorney fee schedule", "summary": "The Budget and Finance Committee will vote on a resolution setting a schedule for attorney fees in municipal claims and liens. It will also discuss a proposal for a new crossing guard contract, review the latest GMS quarterly grant report, examine borough solicitor invoices, and consider the checks and ACH register. The meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1542", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1542", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Development Committee reviews land plans and roof replacement proposal", "summary": "The Development Activities Committee will meet to review several land development plans and event requests. The body is considering agreements for Ephrata National Bank and a roof replacement proposal for the Ephrata Performing Arts Center.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1543", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1543", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Council to consider a block party request and pickleball court contract", "summary": "The Community Services Committee will review a request to host a block party at Bethany Park. It will also consider awarding design engineering and bidding services for new pickleball courts. No other agenda items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1540", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1540", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Review of land development plan for 1103 W. Main St.", "summary": "The Planning Commission will review the preliminary and final land development plan for the property at 1103 West Main Street. It will also consider a waiver or modification to the final Lot Add-On Plan for 33 Ridge Avenue. No discussion items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1538", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "SHADE TREE COMMISSION", "headline": "Updates on tree sites: Maple at Mainspring lot, Main St brickwork, dead tree at 3 Sisters", "summary": "The Shade Tree Commission will receive an update on the borough’s tree bank. It will review materials and a sign for the Tree City USA public‑branding effort. The commission will discuss site‑specific items, including a maple tree at the Mainspring parking lot, brickwork on Main Street, and a dead tree at the 3 Sisters location. An open question about recommended tree species for Main Street planting sites will also be noted.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1539", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-1539", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Public Safety Committee to review response planning and interview systems", "summary": "The Public Safety Committee is meeting to act on delegation letters for response planning and an interview recording system agreement. Members will also discuss reports from the police, EMC, and fire company, as well as crossing guard contracts.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1536", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-1536", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Council will consider approving Windstream pole attachment agreement", "summary": "The Municipal Enterprises Committee will meet on May 18, 2026 at Borough Hall, 124 S. State Street, Ephrata. The committee will consider approving the Windstream D&E Pole Attachment License Agreement. No other items are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1537", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-1537", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Borough Council", "headline": "Council will vote to establish a new Pension Board and dissolve other advisory committees", "summary": "The Personnel Committee will consider Resolution No. XXXX, which affirms the creation of a Pension Board to administer pension plans, manage trust assets, and make benefit decisions. The resolution also calls for the dissolution of any existing pension advisory committees and sets the board’s structure and membership. A personnel update will be discussed. The meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM in Borough Hall, 124 S. State Street, Ephrata.", "agenda_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1535", "minutes_url": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-1535", "source": "https://www.ephrataboro.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }