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Hanover public meetings in 2025

83 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 30, 2025

5a Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Commission sets eligibility and 70% passing scores for Sergeant and Lieutenant exams

The Civil Service Commission approved eligibility requirements for the upcoming Sergeant and Lieutenant promotional exams, requiring five years of police service for Sergeant candidates and one year as Sergeant for Lieutenant candidates, with no probation or sanctions. It also set minimum passing scores of 70% for both written and oral portions of each exam, and a combined score of 70% for the Lieutenant exam. The Commission endorsed Lieutenant Joseph Bunty for Council consideration as the next Chief of Police following Chief Chad Martin’s announced retirement.

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Tue Dec 23, 2025

1 Hanover Borough Council

Council adopts 2026 budget and tax levy for Hanover Borough

The Hanover Borough Council will adopt the FY 2026 budget (Resolution 1453) and set the tax levy for the same year (Resolution 1454). The council will also approve several financing items, including a $40,000 Main Street allocation and a $30,000 HEDC allocation. Additional items include a $2,140.54 sewer credit for 715 Blossom Drive and various other resolutions and appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted FY 2026 budget and approved $70,000 for Main Street and HEDC

The council adopted the 2026 municipal budget (Resolution No. 1453) with a 7‑3 vote. It approved a $40,000 annual allocation to Main Street Hanover (Ordinance No. 2383) and a $30,000 allocation to the Hanover Economic Development Corporation (Ordinance No. 2384). The council also approved participation in Phase II of the PFAS/PFOS litigation and a $2,140.54 sewer credit for Robner Rijo. All items on the consent agenda, including the 2026 Fire Commission budget and several resolutions, were approved.

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Thu Dec 18, 2025

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

Commission to adopt the 2026 Fire Commission Budget

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will vote to adopt the 2026 budget that was previously approved and presented to the municipalities. It will also consider authorizing officials to change the Workers Compensation broker to RWR Insurance and to execute the 2026 Engagement Letter with Brown Plus. Additional items include the Treasurer’s Report from Brown Plus and routine consent‑agenda approvals.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously adopts 2026 fire budget and key contracts

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission approved the consent agenda for November 2025, adopted the 2026 budget, changed the workers' compensation broker to RWR Insurance, and executed the 2026 engagement letter with Brown Plus. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Wed Dec 17, 2025

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

Hanover Finance & Personnel Committee to review 2026 compensation and utility projects

The committee will discuss 2026 compensation and health insurance for officials and non-union employees. The meeting includes votes on subdivision plans, sewer credits, and water infrastructure authorizations.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

4d Library Board of Governors

Board will approve minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting.

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors will approve the minutes from its November 13, 2025 meeting. The board will hear public comments on agenda items and on any other library business. Committee reports, the director's report, the branch librarian's report, and other updates will be presented.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Public Works & Facilities Committee (Merged with Enhancement Committee January 2026)

Public Works Committee will hear updates and public comments

The Public Works and Facilities Committee will approve the minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting. Directors Grimm and Mains will provide updates on Public Works and Facilities. The committee will hear public comments on agenda items and any other matters. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezoning proposals are listed.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025

4b Planning Commission

Planning Commission to table revisions of 118 Frederick St mixed‑use development plan

The Hanover Planning Commission will table the 118 Frederick Street mixed‑use/multi‑family development plan for revisions and consider a waiver for its preliminary submittal. It will also review subdivision proposals for 128 Moul Avenue, 1091 Eichelberger Street, and discuss refinements to the Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance. Additionally, the commission will interview candidates to replace Commissioner Funk and make a recommendation to the Borough Council.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission appoints Ms. Miller and backs waivers for two subdivisions

The commission reappointed Commissioner Baker for another four‑year term and appointed Ms. Miller as a new member for a four‑year term starting Jan 1 2026. It recommended approval of waivers and conditional approvals for subdivision plans at 128 Moul Ave and 1091 Eichelberger St. The 118 Frederick St project was tabled until the Jan 7 2026 meeting, and the commission adjourned at 9:15 PM.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

4e Recreation Board

Board will elect a new recreation committee chair and recommend a vacancy replacement

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board meeting will elect a new committee chairperson. Board members will review candidates who have expressed interest in a vacant seat. The board will make recommendations to the Borough Council for filling the vacancy. Public comment and department updates will also be heard.

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✓ Decided: Board approved prior minutes and tabled discussion of board vacancy

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to table consideration of candidates for a board vacancy was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

3c Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee holds routine meeting with department reports

The Hanover Borough Public Safety Committee will meet on Dec. 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of the September 2, 2025 minutes, two public comment periods, and department reports from Code Enforcement, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Emergency Management. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approved prior meeting minutes and accepted school zone review proposal

The committee approved the September 2, 2025 Public Safety Committee minutes. The council accepted a proposal to conduct a school‑zone review on Wilson Avenue. No other motions were voted on.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

1 Hanover Borough Council

Hanover Borough Council to consider police promotion and zoning amendments

The Borough Council will discuss the appointment of a new Police Sergeant and the adoption of recommended zoning ordinance and map amendments. The body is also reviewing the 2026 budget and several grant and funding allocations.

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✓ Decided: Council tables notice to withdraw from Fire Commission effective Dec 31 2026

Council appointed Joseph Campo as Police Sergeant. The council voted to table a motion directing staff to prepare notice of intent to withdraw from the Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission effective Dec 31 2026. The consent agenda approved items including the 2026 budget advertisement, a subdivision plan for 890 McCosh St, a $21,524.45 performance bond, and a grant application for up to $300,000 for a new emergency generator.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

4a Stormwater Authority

Stormwater Authority will vote to award the Slagle Run Flood Restoration Project

The Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority will discuss the One Water concept presented by Dr. Jennifer Egan. It will take action to award the Slagle Run Flood Restoration Project, with bids opened on November 17, 2025. The board will review updates on the Earthcare Solutions gasification facility, noting no action is required. Committee goals for 2025 include finalizing a capital priority list and exploring revenue options without a rate increase.

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✓ Decided: Stormwater Authority approved $547,700 flood restoration contract

The Authority approved the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. It approved a $547,700 contract with Kinsley Construction for the Slagle Run Flood Restoration Project, with one member abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:10 PM.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission to meet November 20

The commission will meet to review financial reports and receive updates from the Fire/EMS Chief and EMA. The agenda consists primarily of procedural reports and committee updates.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved consent agenda and accepted EMS deputy chief resignation

The commission unanimously approved all three items on the October 2025 consent agenda. The board accepted the resignation of EMS Deputy Chief Michael McCoy. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No new business was taken.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

Finance Committee to review 2026 budget and economic development allocations

The Finance and Personnel Committee will hear a budget presentation from Finance Director Jim Shelton and consider several 2026 funding allocations. The body will also review a subdivision plan for 890 McCosh St and a grant application for a public safety generator.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved advertising the 2026 budget and several grant allocations

The Finance & Personnel Committee voted to forward the legal advertisement of the 2026 budget for public inspection. It also approved advertising the $40,000 Main Street Hanover allocation and the $30,000 Hanover Economic Development Corporation allocation, as well as a $300,000 grant application for a new public‑safety generator. Additional approvals included a subdivision plan for 890 McCosh Street, a public‑hearing advertisement for the Zoning Ordinance, the release of a $21,254.45 performance bond for 460/470 High Street, and related consent‑agenda items.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025

4d Library Board of Governors

Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors to meet November 13

The Board of Governors will meet to review committee reports and administrative updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from library leadership and affiliated groups.

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✓ Decided: Board approved October minutes and nominated Bobbi Little to replace a member

The Board approved the October 2025 meeting minutes. The Board nominated Bobbi Little to fill the vacancy left by Eric Klansek, with a motion and second supporting the appointment. No other formal actions were taken.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025

3d Water & Sewer Committee

Committee to discuss HomeServe service line program and wastewater AI software

The Water and Sewer Committee will discuss a utility service agreement for the HomeServe NLC Service Line Program. The body will also review a presentation on wastewater AI software and sensors, including potential grant funding.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Water and Sewer Committee approved the minutes of the March 13, 2025 meeting. A presentation on HomeServe's optional service‑line program and a discussion of AI software for wastewater treatment were given, with both items slated for approval at the December 23, 2025 Borough Council meeting. The committee then adjourned.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

3b Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement Committee (Formerly Enhancement Committee)

Committee will discuss parking lot plans and sidewalk repair policies

The Hanover Borough Enhancement Committee will continue discussion on the scope and prioritization of municipal parking lots for FY2026 capital improvements. It will also discuss regulations and policies for sidewalk repairs and replacements. Public comment periods are scheduled for agenda items and any other enhancement matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves minutes and prioritizes parking lots 1, 12, 5 for 2026

The Enhancement Committee approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting. The committee voted to focus on parking Lot 1, Lot 12, and Lot 5 for the 2026 project list, with Lot 4 as an alternative if needed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 PM.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

4b Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review land development and subdivision plans

The Hanover Planning Commission will review development plans for 118 Frederick St and 890 McCosh St. The body will also discuss zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments and recommendations from the YCPC.

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✓ Decided: Commission tables 118 Frederick St plan, recommends conditional approval of 890 McCosh St

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. It tabled the 118 Frederick St mixed‑use redevelopment plan until revised parking calculations are submitted. The commission recommended conditional approval of the two‑lot subdivision at 890 McCosh St and will draft a resolution for Borough Council. It also recommended that Borough Council begin the adoption process for the amended Zoning Ordinance.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

4f Shade Tree Commission

Public hearing on proposed tree removal at 492 Clearview Road

The Shade Tree Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed shade‑tree removals that were approved at a prior meeting, including a removal at 492 Clearview Road. After the hearing, the commission will vote on a motion to approve or deny those removal requests and forward approved items to Public Works. The commission will also consider several shade‑tree permit applications for planting, dedication, pruning, or removal at specific addresses. Reports from the Public Works Director, Parks and Recreation Director, and Bartlett Tree Experts will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Shade Tree Commission approves several tree removals and a dedication

The commission approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It moved the request to remove the tree at 492 Clearview Road to the Public Works crew work list. Four permit applications were approved: a tree dedication at 214 Broadway; removal of two pear trees at 301 Broadway with a Japanese Lilac planting pending a Jan 5, 2026 public hearing; removal of a poor‑health tree at 261 Diller Road pending the same hearing; and removal of deadwood and a hornets’ nest at 272 Frederick Street. The meeting was adjourned.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

1 Hanover Borough Council

Council to approve performance bond releases for High Pointe water extension

The Hanover Borough Council meeting will consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, finance reports, and several contracts and resolutions. Key items are the release of a performance bond for the High Pointe Development water system extension, a stormwater bond release for Chick‑fil‑A, and a time‑extension request from Weis Markets for a land‑development plan. The council will also review a subdivision plan at 700 Wilson Avenue and a school‑zone request on Wilson Avenue. Additional finance items include a $59,784 masonry veneer cost‑saving change order and an amended fee resolution.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $59,784 change order for 44 Frederick St public safety facility

The council adopted the consent agenda items 5.01 through 5.10, which included approvals of minutes, finance reports, meeting schedule, agreements, and resolutions. Council members ratified Building Construction Change Order No. 3 for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility, resulting in a net savings of $59,784. An amended Miscellaneous Fee Resolution (No. 1450) was approved despite one opposition vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

Hanover Area Fire Commission to review finances and report on operations

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will meet to approve consent agenda items, review financial reports, and discuss replacing the accounts payable check run with journal entries. The body will also hear reports from the fire chief, EMS, and emergency management.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved consent agenda and adjourned

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission approved all three items on the September 2025 consent agenda by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

Committee will review the 2026 budget draft and approve key financial items.

The Finance & Personnel Committee will present the second draft of the 2026 budget. It will vote on a consent agenda that includes minutes, finance reports, the 2026 meeting schedule, the SPCA animal‑care agreement, and a police settlement. Additional items include bond releases for water and stormwater projects, a change order saving $59,784 for the public safety facility, and a review of a school‑zone request on Wilson Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the 2026 SPCA Animal Care and Housing Agreement

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved Consent Agenda items 5.01 through 5.04, which included the 2026 SPCA Animal Care and Housing Agreement. The committee also approved a $25,000 performance bond release for the High Pointe Development water system extension. A bond release of $156,308.32 was approved for the Chick‑fil‑A stormwater management facility. Additional approvals were made for a Weis Markets time‑extension request and a preliminary subdivision plan for a property on Wilson Avenue.

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Fri Oct 10, 2025

5a Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Commissioner President appointed and police candidates certified

The commission appointed Commissioner Raymond Nemeth, Jr. as President. It certified three candidates who passed the Metropolitan York Police Testing Consortium exams and sent the list to the borough council. It also certified one candidate who passed the promotional exam for Sergeant and forwarded that recommendation to the council.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025

4d Library Board of Governors

Board will approve the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes.

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors will first approve the minutes from its September 11, 2025 meeting. It will then hear public comments on agenda items and on any other library business. The board will receive reports from its nominating, honors, public relations, and library fiscal strategy committees, as well as reports from the director, branch librarian, fundraising/development, municipal manager, HPLA investment, Friends of the Library, and YCL.

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✓ Decided: Board approved September 2025 meeting minutes

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors approved the September 2025 minutes with a motion by Andy Smith and a second by Brett Hoffacker. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 PM and the next meeting is set for November 13, 2025.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

4e Recreation Board

Recreation Board reviews field usage requests for 2026 baseball/softball seasons

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board will consider requests from the Southwest Outlaws and Hanover Diamond Sports to use borough fields for the 2026 baseball and softball spring and fall seasons, including multiple tournaments. The board will also hear a request from IPCA Church to use Wirt Park for a mission rescue event on October 11, 2025, and will review the existing park rules. Department updates, including an ADA boat launch/pier update, will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Board approved field usage requests, park rules and meeting adjournment

The Recreation Board approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved field usage requests for the Southwest Outlaws and Hanover Diamond Sports for their 2026 baseball/softball seasons and associated tournaments, as well as a rental request for IPCA Church at Wirt Park on October 11, 2025. The board affirmed support for the current park rules and ordinance and then adjourned the meeting.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

4f Shade Tree Commission

Commission will vote on removal of three public‑right‑of‑way shade trees

The Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission will hold public hearings on proposed tree removals at 418 Baltimore Street and two trees at 344 Penn Street, then vote to approve or deny those removals. The commission will also consider a permit application to remove a dying tree at 492 Clearview Road. Reports from the Public Works Director, Parks and Recreation Director, and Bartlett Tree Experts will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves minutes, moves two tree removals, and OKs one removal permit

The Shade Tree Commission approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. It moved the tree removal request for 418 Baltimore Street and two trees at 344 Penn Street to the Public Works crew work list. The commission approved a permit application to remove a dying tree at 492 Clearview Road. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Wed Oct 1, 2025

4b Planning Commission

Review of Weis “Gas‑N‑Go” final land development plan at 860 Carlisle St.

The Hanover Planning Commission will review the final land development plan for the Weis “Gas‑N‑Go” project at 860 Carlisle Street and consider potential action, with a borough council deadline of 12/02/2025. It will also review the final lot subdivision plan for 700 Wilson Avenue, including waivers for curb/sidewalk and non‑building sewage facilities. The commission will examine zoning ordinance amendment requests and discuss timing and strategy for reviewing the Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the regular agenda.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves 700 Wilson Ave subdivision recommendation and minutes

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. The commission approved a recommendation to Borough Council for the 700 Wilson Ave subdivision plan, adding a note that sidewalks may be required if future sidewalk work occurs on Wilson Ave. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025

1 Hanover Borough Council

Hanover Borough Council to consider $286,000 refuse truck purchase

The Borough Council will meet to discuss several policy updates, including water supply sustainability and municipal tax exemptions. The body is also considering a budget amendment for a new refuse vehicle and a labor agreement for AFSCME white workers.

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✓ Decided: Council approved East Park Avenue parking restriction and budget items

The council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, finance reports, a police hiring list, Lions Club event permissions, a water supply policy, a tax exemption policy, a vision statement, pension contributions, a labor agreement, and a $286,000 budget amendment for a refuse truck. Council also adopted Ordinance No. 2382, prohibiting parking on both sides of East Park Avenue for three hundred feet, with limited daytime exceptions. A change order for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility was ratified, providing net savings of $362,875. The motion to table a legal advertisement for parking restrictions on High Street near Maple Avenue was carried.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

1 Hanover Borough Council

Hanover Borough Council to hold 2026 budget workshop

The Borough Council will conduct a workshop to review budget presentations for the 2026 fiscal year. Department heads will present financial needs and processes to the Council.

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✓ Decided: Council held a budget workshop with no formal decisions made

The Hanover Borough Council met on September 23, 2025 for a budget workshop. Council members and staff presented the preliminary 2026 budget, revenue and expense forecasts, and upcoming capital projects. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded during the session.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

Hanover Area Fire Commission to review 2026 budget and approve August reports

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will meet to approve consent agenda items including August meeting minutes and financial reports. The body will also review a 2026 budget and receive reports from the fire chief, EMS, and emergency management.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approves consent agenda and adds school stickers to fire apparatus

The commission unanimously approved the three items on the August 2025 consent agenda. They also decided to place Hanover and South Western School District stickers on all fire department apparatus. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

Committee to approve $286,000 budget amendment for a new refuse truck

The Hanover Borough Finance & Personnel Committee will vote on several items, including a resolution for a water supply allocation and sustainability policy, a land swap and easement agreement with North Ridge Associates, and an expansion of the High Street no‑parking zone. The meeting also includes approval of 2026 pension contributions, the AFSCME White labor agreement, and a $286,000 budget amendment to purchase a refuse truck. Additional items are a municipal tax exemption policy, a new borough vision statement, and a police hiring list.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $286,000 budget amendment for a demo refuse truck

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved several items, including a water supply policy, a land swap agreement with North Ridge Associates, and an expansion of the High Street no‑parking zone. It also adopted the municipal tax exemption policy, the borough vision statement, the 2026 permission contributions, the AFSME White Labor Agreement, and a $286,000 amendment to purchase a demo refuse truck. The easement and right‑of‑way agreement with North Ridge Associates was tabled.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025

4a Stormwater Authority

Authority to prepare bid documents for Slagle Run Stream Restoration project

The Stormwater Authority will authorize staff and the solicitor to prepare advertisement documents and move forward with bidding for the Slagle Run Stream Restoration Project, which is funded by York Countywide Action, CAP. The board will receive an update on the Bethel, PA gasification facility and discuss a possible site visit. Committee goals for 2025, including finalizing a capital priority list and exploring revenue options without a rate adjustment, will also be discussed.

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✓ Decided: Stormwater Authority authorized contract finalization and bidding for Slagle Run project

The Authority approved the minutes of the June 12, 2025 meeting. It voted to authorize staff and the solicitor to finalize contract documents and proceed with advertising and bidding for the Slagle Run Stream Restoration Project. No other substantive actions were taken; remaining agenda items were informational updates.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025

4d Library Board of Governors

Board will approve minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governor’s will call the meeting to order and approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 session. The board will hear public comments on agenda items and on any other library business. Committee reports and several library staff reports will be presented for information.

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✓ Decided: Board approved August 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Governors approved the August 2025 minutes after a motion by Darlene Funk and a second by Andy Smith. No other substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting continued with reports and public comments but no further decisions.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

4f Shade Tree Commission

Shade Tree Commission to hear tree removal requests

The Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed tree removals along George Town Court, High Street, and Stock Street. The body will also vote on ratifying completed permit applications and reviewing new citizen requests for tree work.

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✓ Decided: Approved three public right‑of‑way tree removals and a permit for a dying tree

The Shade Tree Commission moved three tree‑removal requests (237 Georgetown Court, 315 High Street, and a second tree at 196 Stock Street) to the Public Works crew list. It also ratified a permit to remove a dying tree at 129 Charles Street. Several citizen applications were approved, including removals at 418 Baltimore Street and 344 Penn Street (both pending an Oct 6, 2025 public hearing), pruning at 647 Broadway and 116 York Street, and planting a northern red oak at 100 Eichelberger Street.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

3a Governance and Policy Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved vision statement, tax exemption draft, and July minutes

The Governance & Policy Committee approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. It voted to send the proposed vision statement to the Borough Council for approval. The committee also moved the draft Municipal Tax Exemption Policy to the Borough Council. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025

4b Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved stormwater waiver for 700 Wilson Ave subdivision

The commission approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It approved a waiver of the borough’s stormwater management ordinance for the 700 Wilson Ave subdivision, requiring native and meadow grass in the facility. The Weis Gas‑N‑Go land‑development plan at 860 Carlisle St was tabled pending further reviews.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

3c Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee to discuss crosswalks and traffic studies

The Public Safety Committee will receive updates on public safety barriers and pedestrian crosswalk requests. The body will also discuss the prioritization of traffic studies for several 4-way stops.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends moving parking‑restriction amendment to Council

The Public Safety Committee approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction. It adopted a recommendation to amend the parking‑restriction ordinance at Maple Avenue and High Street, extending the setback to 150 feet, and to refer the amendment to the Borough Council. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:59 PM.

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Wed Aug 27, 2025

1 Hanover Borough Council

Hanover Council to discuss 2026 budget and approve minutes

The Hanover Borough Council will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and approve minutes from the July 23 meeting. The agenda includes a presentation on budget updates and a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Council approved grant for new refuse truck and adopted zoning draft

The council approved the consent agenda items, including minutes and finance reports. It authorized a grant application (Resolution No. 1445) to fund a refuse disposal truck and approved a MAP grant (Resolution No. 1446) for the Comprehensive Plan update. The draft zoning amendment ordinance and map were sent to county and borough planning commissions, and a parking‑restriction ordinance for East Park Avenue was advertised. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.

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Thu Aug 21, 2025

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

Commission to vote on updated EMS billing schedule

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will meet to conduct regular business and a swearing-in ceremony. The body is scheduled to vote on an updated EMS billing schedule and a member-at-large appointment.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves consent agenda, updates EMS billing, appoints member-at-large

The commission unanimously approved the three items on the July 2025 consent agenda. It also unanimously adopted the updated EMS billing schedule effective August 21, 2025. Additionally, the commission unanimously appointed Tom Allison as the Member-at-large effective January 1, 2026. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved legal advertisement for weekday parking restriction on East Park Ave

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the consent agenda items, including July 16 minutes and finance reports. It passed a motion to place a legal advertisement before Council for a weekday parking restriction on East Park Avenue, with a limited weekend exception. The committee also authorized staff to forward the draft zoning amendment and map to the York County and Hanover Borough Planning Commissions and to advertise a public hearing once comments are received. Resolutions were approved to seek a MAP grant for the 2026 Comprehensive Plan and to submit an LSA grant application for a refuse‑disposal truck.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025

4d Library Board of Governors

Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors to meet August 14

The Board of Governors will meet to review committee reports and administrative updates. The agenda consists of standing reports and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: July 2025 library board minutes approved

The board approved the July 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Darlene Funk and a second by Amy Ehrhart. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the agenda consisted of reports and announcements about staff, events, and upcoming activities.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

3c Public Safety Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes and referred East Park parking ordinance to Finance committee

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It moved the advertisement of an East Park Avenue parking restriction ordinance to the Finance and Personnel Committee for further consideration. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:52 PM.

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Wed Aug 6, 2025

4b Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved prior minutes and adjourned the meeting

The commission approved the minutes of the June 4, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM after a motion was carried.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025

4f Shade Tree Commission

✓ Decided: Shade Tree Commission approves several tree removals and permits, denies others

The commission moved four requested public right‑of‑way tree removals to the Public Works work list. It ratified two pruning permits and approved several individual pruning, removal, and planting requests. It denied four separate requests to remove healthy trees. All motions were carried.

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Wed Jul 23, 2025

Hanover Borough Council Conditional Use Public Hearings

✓ Decided: Council approved conditional-use for a hotel at 319 Wilson Ave

The Hanover Borough Council voted 8‑2 to approve North Ridge Associates' conditional‑use application for a hotel at 319 Wilson Avenue. The approval is subject to a detailed list of conditions outlined by the solicitor. The council also approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting and adjourned the session at 6:59 PM.

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Wed Jul 23, 2025

1 Hanover Borough Council

✓ Decided: Council approved debt ordinance for 44 Frederick Street public safety project

The council enacted Ordinance No. 2381, establishing a maximum‑parameter debt for the proposed Public Safety and Administration Complex at 44 Frederick Street, with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. It also approved a $965,995 cost‑reduction change order for Phase II of the same project and released a $61,193 performance bond for 661 Broadway. Additional actions included adopting a draft water‑supply policy, accepting a $6,600 donation for an electronic speed‑detection sign, and approving consent‑agenda items 5.01‑5.08 such as fee amendments and a transportation grant application.

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Mon Jul 21, 2025

4c Zoning Hearing Board

✓ Decided: Board approves multiple variances for 301 Eisenhower Drive redevelopment

The Zoning Hearing Board approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting unanimously. It granted variances for the driveway width, landscape buffer, trash enclosure location, an 8‑foot fence, and lighting, each with specified conditions. The board also approved the driveway width variance of 37.3 feet. No party status was requested during public comment.

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Thu Jul 17, 2025

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved June 2025 consent agenda items

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission approved all three items on the June 2025 consent agenda by a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. Chairman Michael Newman announced he will not seek another term after his current term ends later this year. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved water sustainability policy and key contract awards

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the draft Water Supply Allocation & Sustainability Policy. It also released a $61,193 performance bond, recommended Midstate Hauling, LLC for the transfer station hauling contract at $216.75 per trip, and adopted the consent agenda items covering minutes, finance reports, fee amendment, grant extensions, firefighter eligibility, and a multimodal transportation grant.

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Thu Jul 10, 2025

4d Library Board of Governors

✓ Decided: June 2025 board minutes approved by vote

The Board approved the June 2025 meeting minutes, noting a correction to the HPLA Finance meeting date. The meeting was then formally closed by a motion. No other policy decisions were made.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025

3a Governance and Policy Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved staff distribution of vision questionnaire with July 15 deadline

The committee approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. It decided that staff will distribute Mrs. Greenholt's vision questionnaire by email and also provide a paper version, with submissions due by Tuesday, July 15. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 pm.

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Wed Jun 25, 2025

1 Hanover Borough Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $10.1M renovation contract for 44 Frederick Street facility

The council authorized a Notice of Intent to Award and Notice to Proceed for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility renovation, awarding the contract to eciConstruction for $10,131,098. It also approved a subdivision plan for 119/121 Allegheny Avenue, a fire hydrant right‑of‑way at 646 Blooming Grove Road, and the advertisement of bids for the Transfer Station Hauling Contract. The consent agenda items, including finance reports and a police suspension recommendation, were approved.

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Thu Jun 19, 2025

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $180,532 transfer to fund ambulance refurbishment

The commission unanimously approved moving $180,532 from capital reserves to the general fund to refurbish a 2017 Ford ambulance. It also approved all three items on the May 2025 consent agenda and authorized the chair to submit a joint certification request for IAFF‑Local 2045 as the EMS employee representative. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

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Wed Jun 18, 2025

Hanover Borough Council Conditional Use Public Hearings

✓ Decided: Council hears hotel conditional‑use case; no final decision recorded

The borough council approved the minutes from March 26 and April 15, 2025. A conditional‑use hearing was held for North Ridge Associates' hotel proposal at 319 Wilson Avenue, with exhibits entered into the record and testimony from engineers, the developer, and several residents. Public comment was taken, but the council did not vote on or issue a final decision on the conditional use during this meeting.

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Wed Jun 18, 2025

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

✓ Decided: Council approved subdivision plan for 119-121 Allegheny Avenue

The committee moved and carried motions to approve the consent agenda items, including finance reports and a police suspension recommendation. It approved the preliminary/final subdivision plan for 119‑121 Allegheny Avenue and a right‑of‑way agreement to install a fire hydrant at 646 Blooming Grove Road. The committee authorized advertising bids for the Transfer Station Hauling Contract and tabled the Phase II Public Safety Facility Project. Council President Reichart accepted a $25,000 donation for the Guthrie Memorial Library and proclaimed July 2025 as National Parks & Recreation Month.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025

4c Zoning Hearing Board

✓ Decided: Board approved March 17 minutes and allowed testimony to proceed

The Zoning Hearing Board approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting after a motion by Mr. Funk and second by Mr. Shirk. The board also decided to let Jordan Ilyes continue his testimony as a redevelopment specialist rather than as a formally recognized expert. No final decision on the variance request for 25 Maple Avenue was recorded.

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Thu Jun 12, 2025

4a Stormwater Authority

✓ Decided: Stormwater Authority approved engineering services, grant, and school MOU

The Authority approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. It authorized staff to execute an engineering services agreement with LandStudies for the Slagle Run Stream Restoration Project. It approved moving forward with the DEP Growing Greener grant application. It approved preparation and execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Hanover Public School District to reduce the stormwater program fee.

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Thu Jun 12, 2025

4d Library Board of Governors

✓ Decided: Board accepted $25,000 Friends of the Library donation for operating costs

The board unanimously approved the May 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted a $25,000 donation from the Friends of the Library to cover Guthrie Library’s overhead operating expenses. No other substantive actions were taken before the meeting was adjourned.

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Wed Jun 4, 2025

4b Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved recommendation for 119‑121 Allegheny Ave to Borough Council

The commission approved the minutes of the May 7, 2025 meeting. It approved a recommendation to Borough Council for the 119‑121 Allegheny Avenue parcel merger, pending comments from the York County Planning Commission and the borough engineer. The commission approved Committee Goals a and c for 2025, removed Goals B and E, and requested the council adopt a fee for development lacking green space. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

3c Public Safety Committee

✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes and reformed safety‑barriers committee

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. Members voted to reform a committee to research safety barriers for special events. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

4e Recreation Board

✓ Decided: Board approved the April 1 2025 meeting minutes

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board approved the minutes from the April 1 2025 meeting. The board then adjourned the June 3 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

4f Shade Tree Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved multiple tree removals and related permits

The Shade Tree Commission approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. It moved several public‑right‑of‑way tree removal requests to the Public Works crew for implementation. It also approved four citizen permit applications for tree removal, each pending a public hearing on August 4, 2025.

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Fri May 30, 2025

5a Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Commission certified eligibility list for hiring, motion passed unanimously

The Hanover Borough Civil Service Commission met on May 30, 2025. Police Chief Chad Martin presented an eligibility list of candidates who met all hiring requirements. The commission voted unanimously to certify the list for further disposition by the Borough Council. No other business was taken.

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Wed May 28, 2025

1 Hanover Borough Council

✓ Decided: Council approves water permit renewal, salary changes, and key contracts

The Hanover Borough Council approved the consent agenda items 5.01‑5.15, which included a water‑supply permit renewal, an amendment to the salary resolution for Library, Wastewater and Facilities positions, and a janitorial services contract for 33 Frederick Street. The council also approved special events for 2025, a grant application for the Baer Avenue playground pavilion, and a fundraising solicitation letter for park improvements. A proclamation designating May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month was also adopted.

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Sun May 25, 2025

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

✓ Decided: Consent agenda items for April 2025 approved unanimously

The commission approved all three items on the April 2025 consent agenda with a unanimous vote. The finance committee moved the ambulance re‑chassis finance project to the Facilities & Apparatus committee for further approval. Deputy Chief Wysocki appointed a committee to develop specifications for a new ladder truck. Utility trucks will be relocated to different stations beginning June 1.

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Wed May 21, 2025

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

✓ Decided: Council approved Employee Ethics Policy and multiple budget items

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the Employee Ethics Policy and moved several consent‑agenda items, including budget approvals and a sewer credit request, to the full Council agenda. Council members appointed Tom Werner to the Shade Tree Commission with nine votes in favor. Item 10.1 for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Project and the Stop‑and‑Go Legislative Taskforce recommendation were both tabled.

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Wed May 14, 2025

3b Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement Committee (Formerly Enhancement Committee)

✓ Decided: Committee approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned

The committee approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the May 14, 2025 meeting was also carried. No other actions were taken.

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Thu May 8, 2025

4a Stormwater Authority

✓ Decided: Authorized York County funding agreement for Wilson Ave Stream Restoration

The Authority approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. It authorized the solicitor to prepare a funding agreement with York County for the Wilson Ave Stream Restoration Project, which can be funded without a local match and must be spent by May 2026. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:50 PM.

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Thu May 8, 2025

4d Library Board of Governors

✓ Decided: Board approved April 2025 minutes

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors approved the April 2025 meeting minutes with a motion by Darlene Funk and a second by Andy Smith. No other motions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded during the meeting.

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Wed May 7, 2025

4b Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission gave conditional approval for 238 Centennial Ave project

The commission approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It gave conditional approval for the 238 Centennial Avenue and 242 W. Hanover Street development, subject to comments, an elevation plan, and required waivers. The 25 Maple Avenue rezoning was not recommended and no decision was made. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

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Mon May 5, 2025

3a Governance and Policy Committee

✓ Decided: Committee tables further discussion of an Open Container Law

The committee approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It voted to table any further discussion of an Open Container Law, ending the issue in committee. The members also moved the proposed Ethics Policy addendum to the employee handbook to the full Borough Council for approval. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025

1 Hanover Borough Council

✓ Decided: Council approved consent agenda items, notably a $25,000 water main bond cut

The Hanover Borough Council approved the March 26, 2025 minutes and several finance reports. It confirmed appointments to the Civil Service Commission and adopted a resolution allowing alcohol sales at upcoming Moul Field events. Additional approvals included a $25,000 reduction to a water main extension bond, downtown Christmas event plans, and a change‑order policy for the 44 Frederick Street public‑safety facility.

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Thu Apr 17, 2025

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

✓ Decided: Commission ratified the EMS collective bargaining agreement for 2025‑2027

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission approved its March consent agenda and unanimously moved all accounts from Orrstown Bank to PNC Bank, granting the secretary limited signing authority. It also approved online utility payments, participation in a worker‑comp non‑profit placement program, ratified the EMS collective bargaining agreement, and ordered bids for a second‑floor female restroom at Wirt Park Station. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

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Thu Apr 17, 2025

4d Library Board of Governors

✓ Decided: Board approved March 2025 meeting minutes

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors approved the March 2025 minutes with a motion by Andy Smith and a second by Steve Sherman. No other actions were decided; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and public comments. The next board meeting is set for May 8, 2025.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025

Hanover Borough Council Conditional Use Public Hearings

✓ Decided: Council held conditional‑use hearing on 319 Wilson Ave hotel; no decision taken

The Hanover Borough Council conducted a conditional use public hearing for Northridge Associates' hotel application at 319 Wilson Avenue. Testimony covered parking, pool, land‑swap, and traffic impacts, and the applicant's exhibits were entered into the record. No vote or final decision was recorded, and the hearing was recessed to a Finance & Personnel Committee meeting.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

✓ Decided: Council authorized President's signature on gasification project form

The Finance & Personnel Committee moved several items to the Council agenda, including appointments to the Civil Service Commission and a zoning ordinance amendment. The Committee also authorized the Council President to sign Form E‑GP to begin permitting for the proposed gasification project. The motion passed with one opposition and one abstention. Additional approvals included a change order for 33 Frederick Street and adoption of fire civil service regulations.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

4f Shade Tree Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved multiple tree removal requests pending June 2 public hearing

The Shade Tree Commission approved the March 3, 2025 minutes. It approved several citizen requests to remove trees, each pending a public hearing on June 2, 2025. Secretary Felix will send notification letters to three Barberry Drive properties about permit requirements. The Bartlett Tree Experts street‑tree inventory proposal was kept on the agenda for future consideration.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

5a Civil Service Commission

✓ Decided: Commission set 70% passing score for police sergeant promotional exams

The Civil Service Commission certified the list of police candidates who scored 70% or higher on written, oral, and combined exams to the Borough Council. It also established a 70% passing threshold for both written and oral portions of sergeant promotional exams. Finally, the Commission recommended amendments to the Hanover Fire Department Civil Service Rules to the Borough Council.

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Wed Apr 2, 2025

4b Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved a zoning special exception for two properties

The commission approved the minutes of the March 5, 2025 meeting. Dunn was appointed Vice Chairperson. A zoning special exception request for 238 Centennial Ave and 242 W. Hanover Street was approved. The commission gave conditional approval to the Shoe Orthodontics plan modifications, subject to engineer comments.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

3c Public Safety Committee

✓ Decided: Committee tables decision on handicapped parking permit request

The committee approved the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. A motion to table the handicapped parking space request was carried. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that also carried.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

4e Recreation Board

✓ Decided: Board approved March 4 minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Recreation Board approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion was made and seconded. The board also moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:13 PM, which was carried. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025

Hanover Borough Council Conditional Use Public Hearings

✓ Decided: Council accepts expert witness for 319 Wilson Ave hotel hearing

The borough held a conditional use public hearing for a hotel project at 319 Wilson Avenue. Applicants and officials presented the proposal and confirmed compliance with zoning and storm‑water requirements. The council voted to accept Kevin Barnes as an expert witness in land planning and design. No final decision on the conditional use was taken at this meeting.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025

1 Hanover Borough Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $300,000 grant for East Hanover Street sidewalk upgrades

The council approved a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant to replace sidewalks and curbing on East Hanover Street between York and Baltimore Streets. It also approved several consent agenda items, including finance reports, appointments, special events, and contracts. A motion to authorize the gasification project permitting form was tabled, and the 141 East Hanover Street subdivision plan was approved.

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Thu Mar 20, 2025

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves Deputy Chief vehicle purchase and bucket truck replacement

The commission unanimously approved the three items on the February 2025 consent agenda. A retroactive vote approved the purchase of a Deputy Chief vehicle from Cooper Motors for $34,264.53, with a 5‑for, 1‑against tally. The commission also unanimously approved replacing the 2012 Utility with a bucket truck, not to exceed $70,000, using insurance and capital reserve funds. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

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