Hanover, Pennsylvania

1 Hanover Borough Council

Hanover Borough Council will discuss a land development plan for a Wawa at 301 Eisenhower Drive and a signalization upgrade project on Eisenhower Drive. The body is also considering a new purchasing policy and a letter of support for county-wide homelessness coordination.

• Resolution No. 1473 for Preliminary/Final Subdivision & Land Development Plan for Wawa at 301 Eisenhower Drive
• Resolution No. 1474 for a Bid Procurement, Contracts and Purchasing Policy
• Authorization to advertise for the Eisenhower Drive Signalization Upgrade Project
• Resolution No. 1475 to set the salary for Police Lieutenant
• Settlement agreement for J. A. Myers regarding Mustang Pointe

4c Zoning Hearing Board

The Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing Board will consider a continuance of a special exception request for 751 George Street (Section 140-303) and a variance request for 370 Poplar Street (Section 140-304(D)). The board will also approve minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting. A public comment period is scheduled for citizens to address agenda items.

• Continuance of Special Exception Request for 751 George Street (Section 140-303)
• Variance Request for 370 Poplar Street (Section 140-304(D))
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2026
• Public comment session for agenda items

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will approve items on the consent agenda, including the June 2026 meeting minutes, fire report, and journal entries. The Treasurer will present a report from Brown Plus, and the Finance & Personnel Committee will consider a tuition reimbursement for Advanced EMT Connor Jordan and the resignation of Paramedic Lynch to a part‑time role. The commission will also discuss a motion to change the regular meeting start time from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Approve June 2026 meeting minutes
• Approve June 2026 fire report
• Approve tuition reimbursement for Advanced EMT Connor Jordan
• Accept resignation of Paramedic Lynch to part‑time status
• Discuss motion to change monthly meeting start time to 7:00 p.m.

4e Recreation Board

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee will consider approving a preliminary/final subdivision and land development plan for a Wawa Food Market and fueling station at 301 Eisenhower Drive. Other items include police promotions, a bid for the Eisenhower Drive signalization upgrade, and several change orders for the 44 Frederick Street public safety facility, including a $593,775 credit. The committee will also discuss terminating the connection with York Water Company and a new purchasing policy.

• Approve resolution for Wawa Food Market & Fueling Station at 301 Eisenhower Drive
• Approve change order credits totaling $655,208 for 44 Frederick Street public safety facility (PCO #022 $61,433 and PCO #023 $593,775)
• Award Eisenhower Drive Signalization Upgrade Project bid (amount not yet disclosed)
• Police appointments: Sergeant Brady to Lieutenant, Officer Loucks to Sergeant
• Approve notification to DEP to terminate connection with York Water Company

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

This meeting of the Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission's Building/Apparatus Committee will hear updates on station conditions, apparatus repairs, and preparations for the 2027 capital budget. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Massive cleaning completed at Clover Lane Station
• Temporary AC repairs at Clearview Station, permanent repair quotes pending
• Engine 3 at H&H for communication errors
• Parts ordered for Truck 79
• Ambulance refurbishment and new Engine 3 updates

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Finance/Personnel Committee will review financial reports and personnel changes. The meeting includes a review of the Treasurer's report and profit and loss statements.

• Tuition reimbursement request
• Full-time resignation of Paramedic Lynch

3d Water & Sewer Committee

4a Stormwater Authority

La Autoridad de Aguas Pluviales de Hanover Borough discutirá una solicitud del Distrito Escolar Público de Hanover relacionada con un caso judicial, colaborará con el Centro de Finanzas Ambientales de la Universidad de Maryland en un Enfoque de Agua Única (One Water Approach), recibirá una actualización sobre el proyecto de gasificación de Earthcare Solutions (permisos de aire y residuos sólidos) y priorizará proyectos de capital, incluyendo el modelado XPSWMM de puntos críticos de inundación.

• Solicitud del Distrito Escolar Público de Hanover re: Borough of West Chester v. Pa. State Sys. Higher Education
• Colaboración del Enfoque de Agua Única (One Water Approach) con el Centro de Finanzas Ambientales de la Universidad de Maryland
• Actualización del proyecto de gasificación de Earthcare Solutions – permiso de residuos sólidos en revisión administrativa, permiso de calidad del aire en preparación
• Borrador del alcance del trabajo para el modelado enfocado de XPSWMM de puntos críticos de inundación

4d Library Board of Governors

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors will meet to approve minutes, discuss building repairs and reopening, and review committee and director reports.

• Approval of June 11, 2026 minutes
• Update on building repairs and reopening
• Committee reports: Nominating, Honors, Public Relations, Fiscal Strategy
• Director’s and Branch Librarian’s reports
• Fundraising, Investment, and Friends of the Library reports

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

3a Governance and Policy Committee

4b Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Hanover Borough discutirá el proceso y el cronograma de actualización del Plan Integral con un consultor. También revisarán y podrían tomar medidas sobre dos propuestas importantes de desarrollo de tierras: un plan final revisado para un Wawa en 301 Eisenhower Drive y un plan final para un Fairfield Inn en 319 Wilson Avenue. Adicionalmente, se considerará una solicitud de varianza dimensional para un silo de almacenamiento de recolección de polvo en 370 Poplar Street.

• 301 Eisenhower Dr – Wawa: revisión del plan final revisado de subdivisión/desarrollo de tierras con exención para la presentación del plan preliminar; la fecha límite para la acción del Borough Council es el 4 de agosto de 2026.
• 319 Wilson Ave – Fairfield Inn: revisión del plan final de subdivisión/desarrollo de tierras con exención para la presentación del plan preliminar; la fecha límite para la acción del Borough Council es el 26 de septiembre de 2026.
• 370 Poplar St: solicitud de varianza dimensional para una adición de un silo de almacenamiento de recolección de polvo de 74'x18'.
• Plan Integral: discusión con el consultor sobre el proceso, el cronograma y las reuniones.
• 751 George St: actualización de la junta de audiencias de zonificación – continuación de la audiencia en la reunión del 20 de julio de 2026.

1 Hanover Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Hanover considerará el nombramiento de dos oficiales de policía, la emisión de una proclama por el Mes de Parques y Recreación, y la votación de una agenda de consentimiento que incluye un contrato de $242,711.80 para la sustitución de aceras en E. Hanover Street. Otros puntos notables incluyen la aprobación de un plan de subdivisión para 404-408 S. High Street, una carta lateral de AFSCME para la ecualización de horas extras y una resolución que establece las tarifas de certificación de impuestos.

• Nombramiento de los oficiales de policía Nicholas Michael Carroll y Christopher Robert Rockel por parte del Alcalde Hormel
• Adjudicación de una licitación financiada por CDBG de $242,711.80 a Doug Lamb Construction para la sustitución de bordillos y aceras en E. Hanover Street
• Resolución No. 1471 que aprueba el plan de subdivisión preliminar/final para 404-408 S. High Street
• Aprobación del Acuerdo de Carta Lateral de AFSCME Blue para la ecualización de horas extras de Obras Públicas
• Resolución No. 1472 que establece las tarifas de certificación de impuestos y las tarifas de facturas duplicadas

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

Esta es una reunión procedimental de la Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission. La agenda incluye la aprobación de artículos de consentimiento (minutas de mayo, informe de bomberos, asientos de diario), un informe del tesorero, actualizaciones de comités e informes del jefe de bomberos, EMA y bomberos y rescate voluntarios. No se enumeran nuevos asuntos ni decisiones sustanciales.

• Agenda de consentimiento: aprobar las minutas de la reunión de mayo de 2026, el informe de bomberos y los asientos de diario
• Informe del tesorero de Brown Plus sobre estados financieros
• El informe del jefe de Fire/EMS incluye encomios y reconocimientos por años de servicio
• Informes de los comités de Finance & Personnel y Facilities & Apparatus

4e Recreation Board

La Junta de Recreación de Hanover Borough considerará recomendar a un candidato para llenar una vacante en la junta. La agenda también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior, periodos de comentarios públicos y actualizaciones departamentales de Recreation, Market House y Library. No hay otras decisiones o propuestas sustantivas en la agenda.

• Recomendación de candidatos presentados para una vacante de la Junta

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

El Comité de Finanzas y Personal votará sobre un acuerdo de liquidación para 206 York Street y considerará una resolución salarial para añadir un Gerente de Operaciones Administrativas de la Policía. Otras decisiones incluyen la aprobación de un plan de subdivisión en 404-408 S. High Street, la ratificación de una orden de cambio para 44 Frederick Street ($2,261) y la adopción de una resolución para las tarifas de certificación de impuestos. El comité también discutirá la apertura de licitaciones del Proyecto de Reemplazo de Bordillos y Aceras de 2026 E. Hanover Street.

• Acción final sobre el acuerdo de liquidación para 206 York Street
• Aprobar el plan de subdivisión preliminar/final para 404-408 S. High Street
• Enmendar la resolución salarial para añadir un Gerente de Operaciones Administrativas de la Policía
• Ratificar la orden de cambio PCO #018 para 44 Frederick Street ($2,261)
• Aprobar solicitudes de crédito de alcantarillado: 775 Broadway ($456.56) y 343 N. Franklin Street ($395.80)

The Finance & Personnel Committee moved several consent‑agenda items to the full Council agenda, and the Council approved a resolution setting tax certification and duplicate bill fees. The Committee also ratified a $2,261 change order for 44 Frederick Street, approved a subdivision plan for 404‑408 S. High Street, and moved fire department civil‑service rule changes to the Council agenda. All motions were carried.

• Moved Consent Agenda items 5.01, 5.03, 5.04 and 5.06 to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Moved Consent Agenda items 5.02, 5.05 and 5.07 to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution for Tax Certification Fees and Duplicate Bill Fees (motion carried)
• Ratified Change Order PCO #018 for $2,261 at 44 Frederick Street (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution for Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for 404‑408 S. High Street (motion carried)
• Moved approval of changes to Fire Department Civil Service Rules to Council agenda (motion carried)

4c Zoning Hearing Board

4d Library Board of Governors

La Junta de Gobernadores de la Guthrie Memorial Library llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria con informes sobre las reparaciones del edificio y la reapertura, actividades de los comités y asuntos financieros. No hay votos programados sobre nuevas políticas o gastos; la agenda consiste en actualizaciones y asuntos rutinarios.

• Actualización sobre las reparaciones del edificio y la reapertura
• Informes de los comités: Nominating, Honors/Aristotle, Public Relations, Library Fiscal Strategy
• Informe del Director e Informe del Bibliotecario de Sucursal
• Informe de Recaudación de Fondos/Desarrollo e Informe de Inversiones de HPLA
• Informe de Friends of the Library e Informe de YCL

The Board of Governors approved the minutes from the June meeting. The library has officially reopened following building repairs, and staff reported that book drop boxes have been moved inside the building.

• Approved June BOG meeting minutes

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

El Comité de Finanzas/Personal de la Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission se reunirá para revisar informes financieros y operativos rutinarios, incluyendo el informe del tesorero, el estado de pérdidas y ganancias y las estadísticas de facturación de EMS. No hay decisiones importantes ni audiencias públicas programadas; la reunión consiste en elementos de supervisión estándar.

• Revisión del Informe del Tesorero
• Revisión del Estado de Pérdidas y Ganancias
• Revisión de las Estadísticas de Facturación de EMS
• Aprobación de Actas
• Periodos de Comentarios Públicos

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

El Comité de Edificios/Aparatos de la Comisión de Bomberos y Rescate del Área de Hanover escuchará informes sobre las estaciones de Wirt Park, Clover Lane y Clearview. Los puntos incluyen el reemplazo de baterías de generadores, un gimnasio completado con fondos de una subvención y la creación de una lista de contratistas aprobados para reparaciones de edificios. El comité también señaló el trabajo en curso en un sistema telefónico y problemas de HVAC. Se ha completado la renovación de una ambulancia.

• Baterías del generador reemplazadas en la estación de Wirt Park
• Gimnasio completado con equipo nuevo de una subvención en la estación de Wirt Park
• Creación de una lista de contratistas aprobados para reparaciones y mantenimiento de edificios
• Trabajando con Verizon para presupuestar un nuevo sistema telefónico en la estación de Clover Lane
• Renovación de ambulancia completada

4b Planning Commission

La comisión escuchará actualizaciones sobre varios casos de zonificación, incluyendo una excepción especial denegada para una casa de medio camino en 258 Baltimore St y una unidad de vivienda accesoria aprobada en 437 High St. También considerarán una exención para la presentación del plan preliminar para 404-408 S. High St y discutirán posibles revisiones sustanciales a la Ordenanza de Subdivisión y Desarrollo de Tierras (SALDO).

• 258 Baltimore St: Excepción especial y varianza denegadas para la conversión a casa de medio camino
• 437 High St: Excepción especial aprobada para la construcción de un garaje y una unidad de vivienda accesoria
• 404-408 S. High St: Revisión y posible acción sobre la exención para la presentación del plan preliminar (fecha límite 09/01/2026)
• Discusión de posibles revisiones sustanciales a varias secciones de SALDO
• Las metas del comité incluyen la revisión de la ordenanza de zonificación, actualizaciones de SALDO y la preparación para el Plan Integral 2026

The Planning Commission approved a reverse subdivision plan to combine two lots at 404-408 S. High St. The commission also received updates on Zoning Hearing Board applications, including a denial for a Halfway House conversion and a continuation for a property on George St. The meeting concluded with a discussion on revisions to the Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance.

• Approved reverse subdivision plan for 404-408 S. High St (motion by Johnson, seconded by Dunn)
• Recommended conditional approval of 404-408 S. High St plan (motion by Baker, seconded by Johnson)
• Denied Special Exception and Variance for 258 Baltimore St Halfway House conversion
• Continued hearing for 751 George St to June 15, 2026
• Approved May 6, 2026, meeting minutes as written
• Approved remote participation for Commission member Miller
• Directed staff to draft a resolution for 404-408 S. High St for Borough Council review
• Directed staff to update SALDO working document to track revisions

3c Public Safety Committee

El Comité de Seguridad Pública discutirá la congestión del tráfico en el centro y las mejoras de la seguridad peatonal a lo largo de las Rutas 94/116/194, y considerará cambios en las Reglas del Servicio Civil para recomendarlos al Concejo Municipal. También se incluyen en la agenda informes departamentales de bomberos, policía, cumplimiento de códigos y obras públicas.

• Actualizaciones del proyecto de congestión de tráfico y mejoras de seguridad peatonal de la Ruta 94/116/194 en el centro
• Recomendación al Concejo sobre cambios en las Reglas del Servicio Civil
• Informe de gestión de emergencias de Hanover Area Fire and Rescue
• Informe del Departamento de Policía de Hanover
• Informes del Departamento de Cumplimiento de Códigos y del Departamento de Obras Públicas

4f Shade Tree Commission

La Comisión de Árboles de Sombra del Borough de Hanover celebrará audiencias públicas sobre la eliminación propuesta de árboles de sombra en la vía pública en tres direcciones, seguidas de una votación para aprobar o denegar. La agenda también incluye una revisión de los árboles en Linden y High Street, informes de los directores de obras públicas y parques, y la consideración de numerosas solicitudes de permiso para podar o eliminar por parte de Obras Públicas.

• Audiencias públicas para solicitudes de eliminación de árboles en 433 Carlisle St, 520 East Middle St y 113 Paul St
• Revisión de la salud de los árboles de sombra en Linden y High Street solicitada por Matt Leyes
• Solicitud de permiso para la eliminación de 4 arces de Europa en 196 Stock St
• Solicitudes de permiso para podar o eliminar árboles en varias direcciones, incluyendo 1215 E Walnut, 1017 Keith Dr, 1107 E Walnut y otras
• Recordatorio de que todas las decisiones de la Comisión de Árboles de Sombra deben tomarse en reuniones públicas

1 Hanover Borough Council

El concejo votará sobre dos ordenanzas de bonos que autorizan hasta $21.55 millones en bonos de obligación general para refinanciar deuda existente de 2020 y 2025. También considerarán un contrato de $1.115 millones para mejoras de seguridad peatonal y de tráfico en el centro, una carta lateral del sindicato de trabajadores siderúrgicos y otros artículos de consentimiento que cubren la dedicación del sistema de agua, la aprobación de subdivisiones y la venta de equipos.

• Ordenanza No. 2389: emitir hasta $9.5M en bonos para reembolsar bonos de 2020; Ordenanza No. 2390: emitir hasta $12.05M para reembolsar bonos de 2020 y 2025.
• Adjudicar contrato de $1,115,198.20 a JVI Group, Inc. para mejoras de seguridad peatonal y de tráfico en Downtown Route 94/116/194, más una transferencia de $610,000 de la Reserva de Combustibles Líquidos.
• Aprobar el acuerdo de carta lateral con el United Steelworkers Union.
• Ordenanza No. 2388 que modifica el Capítulo 286 para establecer alquileres de alcantarillado adicionales para desechos industriales.
• Venta de 12 artículos municipales excedentes a través de Municibid, sumando aproximadamente $55,000 (por ejemplo, un 2007 International Hook Lift Truck por $6,100).

Hanover Borough Council approved resolutions to issue $9.5 million and $12.05 million in general obligation bonds to refund existing debt and reduce future payments. The council also approved a $610,000 transfer for traffic safety improvements and a $1.115 million contract for the Downtown Route 94/116/194 project.

• Approved $9.5M bond ordinance (Series A of 2026) for debt refunding
• Approved $12.05M bond ordinance (Series of 2026) for debt refunding
• Approved $610,000 transfer for Downtown Route 94/116/194 traffic safety
• Awarded $1.115M contract to JVI Group for traffic safety project
• Approved biosolids transportation contract extension with KBS, INC.
• Approved sale of municipal equipment to high bidders
• Approved tuition reimbursement of $1,025.10 for Sgt. Joshua Brady
• Approved resolution for public meeting rules (5-3 vote)

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

La Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission considerará varias mociones, incluyendo la autorización de una actualización de Verizon Wireless que ahorra $520 por mes, la ejecución de un acuerdo de facturación con PA Recovery Services y la transición a un servicio de suscripción basado en la nube con DonorQuest. La comisión también votará sobre el reembolso de la matrícula para dos EMTs, compras de muebles y servicios de cuidado del césped en Clover Lane Station.

• Moción para aprobar la actualización de iPads con Verizon Wireless, ahorrando $520/mes
• Moción para autorizar el acuerdo con PA Recovery Services para la facturación de consumibles
• Moción para aprobar el reembolso de la matrícula para Advanced EMT Jordan Hohney y EMT Tessa Richardson
• Moción para comprar muebles para la nueva sala de estudio, que no excedan los $800.00
• Moción para reemplazar 22 sillas de oficina a un costo que no exceda los $1,600,00

4e Recreation Board

La Junta de Recreación del Borough of Hanover llevará a cabo su reunión regular, que incluirá una presentación de Matt Jackson sobre ocho guiones gráficos sobre la historia de Hanover. La junta también considerará la aprobación de las actas de abril de 2026, escuchará comentarios del público y recibirá actualizaciones de los jefes de departamento. No se enumeran otros puntos de acción.

• Presentación de Matt Jackson sobre ocho guiones gráficos sobre la historia de Hanover

The Recreation Board approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting. The board discussed the installation of eight historical storyboards in Doss Alley, noting a benefactor will cover the installation costs. Staff reported on upcoming summer programs and park updates.

• Approved April 15 meeting minutes
• Discussed installing historical storyboards in Doss Alley
• Approved YMCA Summer Camp and baseball/softball leagues starting June 1
• Approved Market House participation in BBQ and Brews
• Approved Library opening for full service on June 1
• Approved golf tournament fundraiser on October 19
• Approved Gala date of September 22 at Historical Society
• Approved Baer Avenue Park pavilion completion

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

El Comité de Finanzas y Personal discutirá y votará sobre si mantener o eliminar los aditivos de flúor en el sistema de agua del municipio. Otros puntos incluyen un acuerdo de carta lateral con el sindicato United Steelworkers, la aprobación de órdenes de cambio para la Instalación de Seguridad Pública de 44 Frederick Street por un total de $27,609, y la extensión del contrato de transporte de biosólidos con KBS, INC. El comité también escuchará una presentación de York County sobre el Comité de Revisión de Propiedades Deterioradas y considerará una proclama para la Semana de Agradecimiento a los EMS.

• Votación para mantener o eliminar los aditivos de flúor en el sistema de agua (acción final, no pasa al Concejo)
• Aprobar el acuerdo de carta lateral con el sindicato United Steelworkers
• Ratificar tres órdenes de cambio para la Instalación de Seguridad Pública de 44 Frederick Street: PCO #015 ($2,726), PCO #016 ($5,507) y PCO #017 ($19,376)
• Extender el contrato de transporte de biosólidos con KBS, INC. por un año; los costos por tonelada húmeda oscilan entre $12.97 (Zona 1) y $34.59 (Zona 4)
• Autorizar la publicidad y licitación del Proyecto de Reemplazo de Aceras de E. Hanover St. utilizando fondos CDBG

The Finance & Personnel Committee voted 7-3 to approve a consent agenda that included final action on a conflict-of-interest waiver for preparation of a new fire/rescue intergovernmental agreement with Penn Township, a side letter with the United Steelworkers union, and a tuition reimbursement. A motion to prepare legal agreements for invasive cattail removal on Fox Knoll Court also carried. A vote on fluoridation was discussed but the outcome is not recorded in the minutes.

• Approved consent agenda 7-3, including final action on conflict-of-interest waiver for fire/rescue agreement with Penn Township
• Approved consent agenda items: minutes, bills, financial report, special events, USW side letter, tuition reimbursement ($1,025.10)
• Carried motion to prepare cattail removal agreements on Fox Knoll Court

4c Zoning Hearing Board

La Junta de Audiencias de Zonificación de Hanover Borough llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar dos solicitudes: una varianza y dos solicitudes de excepción especial para 258 Baltimore Street, y una solicitud de excepción especial para 437 High Street. La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 20 de abril y escuchará comentarios del público.

• Varianza y dos solicitudes de Excepción Especial para 258 Baltimore Street bajo las Secciones 140-303(B)(1) y 140-303(B)(3)
• Solicitud de Excepción Especial para 437 High Street bajo la Sección 140-400

3d Water & Sewer Committee

El Comité de Agua y Alcantarillado de Hanover Borough discutirá y posiblemente recomendará la eliminación del flúor del suministro público de agua mediante la modificación del permiso de la PA DEP. El comité también considerará la renovación del contrato de KBS Biosolids Hauling desde junio de 2026 hasta mayo de 2027, recibirá una actualización sobre el programa de líneas de servicio de HomeServe y revisará las condiciones de sequía y los niveles de las presas en York County.

• Discusión y posible recomendación al Consejo sobre la modificación del permiso PWS de la PA DEP para eliminar el flúor del suministro de agua
• Recomendar que el Consejo apruebe la renovación del contrato de KBS Biosolids Hauling desde el 1 de junio de 2026 hasta el 31 de mayo de 2027
• Actualización sobre las cartas del programa de líneas de servicio de HomeServe enviadas a los residentes el 16 de abril de 2026
• Actualización sobre las condiciones de sequía de York County y los niveles actuales de las presas

4a Stormwater Authority

La Autoridad revisará el estado del Proyecto de Restauración del Cauce y la Llanura Aluvial de Slagle Run, incluyendo un posible corte de cinta y órdenes de cambio del proyecto. Los miembros también recibirán una actualización sobre el permiso del proyecto de gasificación de Earthcare Solutions y continuarán las discusiones sobre la priorización de proyectos de capital.

• Estado y órdenes de cambio del Proyecto de Restauración del Cauce y la Llanura Aluvial de Slagle Run
• Actualización del permiso del Proyecto de Gasificación de Earthcare Solutions
• Discusión sobre la planificación y fases de los proyectos de capital

4d Library Board of Governors

La Junta de Gobernadores de la Guthrie Memorial Library escuchará una actualización sobre las reparaciones del edificio y la reapertura. La junta considerará una nueva política de cámaras de seguridad, una actualización de la política de desarrollo de colecciones y una política de Library of Things. También se presentarán informes de comités e informes financieros, incluido un informe de inversión de HPLA.

• Actualización sobre reparaciones del edificio y reapertura
• Política de Cámaras de Seguridad (Informe del Director)
• Actualización de la Política de Desarrollo de Colecciones
• Política de Library of Things
• Informe de Inversión de HPLA

The board approved the library’s Security Camera Policy, the updated Collection Review Policy, and the Library of Things Policy, each by unanimous vote. The April 2026 minutes were also approved, and the meeting was formally closed. The library plans to reopen its main floor on June 1, though some work may continue.

• Approved Security Camera Policy (unanimous; motion by Scott Roland, second by Darlene Funk)
• Approved updated Collection Review Policy (unanimous; motion by Andy Smith, second by Scott Roland)
• Approved Library of Things Policy (unanimous; motion by Darlene Funk, second by Andy Smith)
• Approved April 2026 minutes (motion by Andy Smith, second by Darlene Funk)
• Approved call to close the meeting (motion by Darlene Funk, second by Andy Smith)

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

El Comité de Obras Públicas, Instalaciones y Mejoras de Hanover Borough se reunirá para revisar los borradores de los memorandos de estrategia para las mejoras de capital de los estacionamientos municipales y para aumentar las mejoras de las condiciones de las aceras. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores, periodos de comentarios públicos e informes departamentales de Obras Públicas y de Planificación e Ingeniería.

• Revisión del borrador del memorando de estrategia para finalizar el enfoque de los proyectos/mejoras de capital de los estacionamientos municipales
• Revisión del borrador del memorando de estrategia que describe los enfoques para aumentar la mejora de las condiciones de las aceras
• Aprobación de las actas del 11 de marzo de 2026
• Periodos de comentarios públicos para los puntos del orden del día y otros asuntos
• Informes departamentales de Obras Públicas y de Planificación e Ingeniería

The committee approved the appointments of Austin Graham and Anne Baker as Citizen Advisors. Members also discussed upcoming parking lot repairs, sidewalk maintenance strategies, and various infrastructure project updates.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (3-1)
• Approved appointment of Austin Graham as Citizen Advisor (3-1)
• Approved appointment of Anne Baker as Citizen Advisor (3-1)

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

El Comité de Edificios/Equipos discutirá informes de estaciones para Wirt Park, Clover Lane y Clearview, que cubren equipo de gimnasio, escritorios de EMS, una sala de estudio, estimaciones de cuidado del césped y reparación de estufas. El comité también recibirá actualizaciones sobre la renovación de ambulancias y la Escala 3, y considerará sillas de oficina para todas las estaciones y la oficina del jefe.

• Estación Wirt Park: equipo de gimnasio
• Estación Clover Lane: escritorios de EMS, sala de estudio, estimaciones de cuidado del césped
• Estación Clearview: reparación de estufa
• Equipos: actualización de renovación de ambulancias, actualización de Escala 3
• Sillas de oficina para todas las estaciones y la oficina del jefe

The committee approved the April 11, 2026, meeting minutes and discussed station reports including gym equipment arrival, EMS desk replacements, and lawn care options. The committee agreed to move furniture purchases and lawn care estimates to the full Commission agenda for approval.

• Approved April 11, 2026, meeting minutes
• Moved furniture purchase for study room to Commission agenda
• Moved lawn care estimate to Commission agenda
• Moved chair replacement discussion to Commission agenda
• Agreed to review foliage replacement options for Clover Lane hill

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

El Comité de Finanzas/Personal de la Comisión de Bomberos y Rescate del Área de Hanover se reunirá para discutir el Acuerdo de Recuperación de Incendios de PA y el traslado de las suscripciones de MuniciCLOUD a un sistema basado en la nube. La agenda también incluye la revisión del informe del tesorero y el estado de pérdidas y ganancias.

• Revisión del Acuerdo de Recuperación de Incendios de PA
• Discusión de la cuenta de Verizon para iPads/teléfonos y teléfonos de la estación
• Consideración de trasladar las suscripciones de MuniciCLOUD a un sistema basado en la nube
• Revisión del Informe del Tesorero y P&L

The Finance/Personnel Committee reviewed financial reports and discussed potential upgrades to phone systems and cloud subscriptions. The committee agreed to place the Verizon account review and MuniciCLOUD proposal on the next full Commission agenda for approval. The PA Fire Recovery Agreement was also moved to the agenda.

• Approved April 11, 2026, committee minutes as submitted
• Agreed to place Verizon account review on next Commission agenda
• Agreed to place MuniciCLOUD proposal on next Commission agenda
• Moved PA Fire Recovery Agreement to next Commission agenda

4b Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Hanover revisará un plan revisado de subdivisión y desarrollo de tierras para Wawa, un plan de subdivisión revisado para 300-300 ½ Third St, y un plan esquemático para una posible subdivisión de múltiples lotes en 918-930 Carlisle St. La Comisión también recibe actualizaciones sobre casos de la junta de audiencias de zonificación, incluida una solicitud de excepción especial en 437 High St. No se esperan decisiones finales en la mayoría de los puntos, pero la discusión guiará acciones futuras.

• Revisión del plan revisado de Wawa (fecha límite para la acción del Borough Council: 4 de agosto de 2026)
• Plan de subdivisión revisado para 300-300 ½ Third St (fecha límite: 2 de junio de 2026)
• Revisión del plan esquemático para una posible subdivisión de múltiples lotes en 918-930 Carlisle St
• Solicitud de excepción especial en 437 High St para un garaje con dependencias para familiares (in-law quarters)
• Actualización sobre la ubicación alternativa de Gas-N-Go de Weis (aún no se ha presentado ningún plan nuevo)

The Planning Commission approved multiple waivers for a proposed Wawa food market and fueling station with eight gas pumps. It also recommended conditional approval for a two-lot subdivision at 300-300½ Third St. The commission discussed a sketch plan for eight apartments on Carlisle St but took no action, noting a use variance would be needed.

• Approved waiver for preliminary plan requirement (motion carried)
• Approved waiver for environmental impact report (motion carried)
• Approved waiver for Chesapeake Bay landscape professional certification (motion carried)
• Approved waiver for landscaping around building base with condition (motion carried)
• Approved waiver for wall packs illumination (motion carried)
• Approved waiver for canopy lights height subject to zoning board decision (motion carried)
• Recommended conditional approval of subdivision at 300-300½ Third St based on engineer comments (motion carried)

4f Shade Tree Commission

La Comisión de Árboles de Sombra de Hanover Borough llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para la remoción propuesta de árboles en 141 Broadway, seguida de una moción para aprobar o denegar la remoción. La Comisión también revisará las plantaciones del Día del Árbol 2026, recibirá informes de Obras Públicas, Parques y Recreación, y de Bartlett Tree Experts, y considerará múltiples solicitudes de permisos para la poda y remoción de árboles en las vías públicas.

• Audiencia pública y votación sobre la remoción de árboles en 141 Broadway
• Plantaciones del Día del Árbol 2026: 11 árboles plantados en varias ubicaciones (Fourth Street, Broadway, Baer Avenue Playground, Moul Field, Moul Avenue, Hanover Arboretum, 125 Broadway)
• Solicitudes de permisos: poda en 1329 East Walnut Street y 28 Maple Avenue; solicitudes de remoción en 520 Middle Street, 113 Paul Street y 433 Carlisle Street
• Actualización de subvenciones: proyecto de Myers Arboretum y nuevas subvenciones del PA Community Tree Assistance Program
• Discusión sobre el inventario de árboles callejeros y el plan de mantenimiento de todo el borough

The commission approved the minutes from the April 4, 2026 meeting. It approved several tree removal and pruning applications, including work at 1329 East Walnut Street, 28 Maple Avenue, 520 Middle Street, 113 Paul Street, and 433 Carlisle Street. The commission also ratified the removal of a tree at 141 Broadway by the Public Works Department.

• Approved minutes of April 4, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved pruning of hollow limb at 1329 East Walnut Street (Public Works crew)
• Approved pruning and branch removal at 28 Maple Avenue (private contractor, pending insurance)
• Approved removal of flowering pear tree at 520 Middle Street (private contractor, pending insurance, pending public hearing June 1, 2026)
• Approved removal of potentially dying tree at 113 Paul Street (pending public hearing June 1, 2026)
• Approved removal of dying tree at 433 Carlisle Street (pending public hearing June 1, 2026)
• Ratified removal of tree at 141 Broadway by Public Works (motion carried)

3a Governance and Policy Committee

El Comité de Gobernanza y Política revisará las recomendaciones del procurador sobre las resoluciones relativas a la participación mediante dispositivos de telecomunicaciones (No. 1132) y las normas de las reuniones públicas (No. 1426). También discutirán un borrador de resolución sobre la seguridad, la confianza, la privacidad y la transparencia de la comunidad, y considerarán preguntas de entrevista estandarizadas para los candidatos. Se han programado periodos de comentarios públicos.

• Resolución No. 1132 que permite la participación y la votación mediante dispositivos de telecomunicaciones
• Resolución No. 1426 relativa a las normas de las reuniones públicas
• Borrador de resolución (número pendiente) que afirma la seguridad, la confianza, la privacidad y la transparencia de la comunidad
• Revisión de las preguntas de entrevista estandarizadas para los candidatos

Miscellaneous Public Hearings and Town Halls

1 Hanover Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal de Hanover considerará una ordenanza que autoriza a la Comisión de Bomberos y Rescate del Área de Hanover a solicitar la recuperación de costos por servicios de emergencia. La agenda de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de ajustes salariales para personal no sindicalizado, acuerdos de servidumbre de agua y una extensión de 90 días para la estación de combustible Wawa en 301 Eisenhower Drive. El Concejo también autorizará la publicidad de una ordenanza para el alquiler adicional de alcantarillado para desechos industriales.

• Ordenanza No. 2387: Reembolso de Costos de Servicios de Emergencia — autoriza la recuperación de costos para bomberos y EMS
• Resolución No. 1464: Enmienda los salarios no sindicalizados para el Supervisor de Obras Públicas, el Gerente de Operaciones y el Supervisor de Flota
• Acuerdos de servidumbre de agua para el hidrante de incendios en 610 Black Rock Road y el cruce de la tubería principal de agua en el York County Rail Trail en Gitts Run Road
• Autorización para publicitar una ordenanza para el alquiler adicional de alcantarillado para desechos industriales
• Extensión de 90 días para el desarrollo de terreno propuesto de la estación de combustible y mercado de alimentos Wawa en 301 Eisenhower Drive

Council passed Ordinance No. 2387 to allow the Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission to seek recovery of costs for emergency services. A consent agenda was approved covering salary adjustments, water easements, and a miscellaneous fee schedule. Council also accepted a 90-day extension for a proposed Wawa development plan.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2387 for emergency services cost reimbursement (10-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1464 amending non-union salaries for Public Works Supervisor, Operations Manager, and Fleet Supervisor
• Approved Resolution No. 1465 for Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
• Approved Water Pipeline Easement Agreement for fire hydrant at 610 Black Rock Road
• Approved Easement Agreement for water main crossing at Gitts Run Road
• Authorized advertisement of Ordinance for Additional Sewer Rent for Industrial Waste
• Accepted 90-day extension for 301 Eisenhower Drive Wawa development plan
• Approved $80.28 sewer credit for Randy Homan at 223 Ruth Ave

4c Zoning Hearing Board

La Junta de Audiencias de Zonificación de Hanover Borough escuchará tres solicitudes: una excepción especial en 751 George Street, una varianza y dos excepciones especiales en 258 Baltimore Street, y una varianza en 300 y 300 ½ Third Street. Se recibirán comentarios públicos sobre estos puntos. La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior y dará la bienvenida a los miembros recién nombrados.

• Solicitud de excepción especial para 751 George Street (Sección 140-303)
• Solicitudes de varianza y dos excepciones especiales para 258 Baltimore Street (Secciones 140-303(B)(1) y 140-303(B)(3))
• Solicitud de varianza para 300 y 300 ½ Third Street (Sección 140-302(B))

The Board approved the minutes from January 19, 2026, and accepted a request to postpone the hearing for 258 Baltimore Street to May 18, 2026. The Board also heard testimony regarding a special exception request for a 36-unit apartment expansion at 751 George Street, though no final decision was recorded.

• Approved January 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved postponement of 258 Baltimore Street hearing to May 18, 2026

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

La Comisión de Bomberos y Rescate del Área de Hanover considerará varias mociones, incluyendo la eliminación de un paquete de servicios de RR.HH. para un ahorro mensual de $1,725.10, el traslado de fondos recaudados a la cuenta de EMS y el ascenso del paramédico Sam Lynch a tiempo completo. La comisión también votará sobre la solicitud de un comité de seguridad reconocido por el estado y la autorización para la disposición de registros.

• Moción para eliminar el paquete HR Services Elite del acuerdo con iSolved, ahorrando $1,725.10 por mes
• Moción para depositar los fondos de Commercial Acceptance Company en la cuenta de EMS de la Comisión en lugar de la cuenta de Cornerstone
• Moción para cambiar al paramédico Sam Lynch de tiempo parcial a tiempo completo a partir del 24 de mayo de 2026
• Moción para solicitar y gestionar internamente un comité de seguridad reconocido por el estado
• Moción para autorizar la disposición de registros mediante resolución

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission unanimously approved eliminating an HR services package, redirecting funds to the EMS account, and moving a paramedic to full-time. The commission also applied for a state-recognized safety committee and authorized record disposition. Revenue is above budget, but expenses are over budget. The next meeting is May 21.

• Approved consent agenda for March 2026 (unanimous)
• Eliminated HR Services Elite package saving $1,725.10/month (unanimous)
• Directed Commercial Acceptance Company funds to Commission EMS account (unanimous)
• Approved moving Paramedic Sam Lynch from part-time to full-time effective May 24, 2026 (unanimous)
• Applied for and will internally manage a state-recognized safety committee (unanimous)
• Authorized disposition of records by resolution (unanimous)
• Noted Municibid auction of 2008 Yukon closed at $7,000 highest bid
• DEP closed active involvement in UPMC helipad foam incident after cleanup

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

El Comité de Finanzas y Personal votará sobre los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, que incluyen una orden de cambio de $593,755 para la 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility y una orden de cambio de $6,000. También considerarán acuerdos de servidumbre de agua para un hidrante de incendios en 610 Black Rock Road y el cruce de una tubería principal de agua en Gitts Run Road, una extensión para una propuesta de estación de combustible Wawa en 301 Eisenhower Drive, y una presentación sobre el refinanciamiento de bonos. Se llevarán a cabo audiencias públicas sobre proclamas para el Mes de la Concientización sobre las Motocicletas y la Semana Nacional de las Bibliotecas.

• Ratificar PCO #013 ($6,000) y aprobar PCO #014 ($593,755) para 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility
• Aprobar la servidumbre de la tubería de agua para el hidrante de incendios en 610 Black Rock Road
• Aceptar la extensión de 90 días para el plan de desarrollo de terrenos de la estación de combustible Wawa en 301 Eisenhower Drive
• Autorizar la publicidad de la ordenanza para el alquiler adicional de alcantarillado para desechos industriales
• Aprobar el crédito de alcantarillado de $80.28 para Randy Homan en 223 Ruth Ave

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved salary adjustments for three public works positions, ratified public safety facility change orders, and authorized the advertising of an ordinance for additional sewer rent for industrial waste. The meeting also included a presentation on potential bond refinancing.

• Approved salary adjustments saving $35,000 for Public Works Department
• Ratified Public Safety Facility change orders PCO #013 ($6,000) and PCO #014 ($593,755)
• Authorized advertising ordinance for Additional Sewer Rent for Industrial Waste
• Approved Resolution No. 1463 for Municibid Online Equipment Auction
• Approved moving Water Main Easement Agreements to Council agenda
• Approved moving Miscellaneous Fees resolution to Council agenda
• Approved amending February 18, 2026 minutes to correct fluoride level
• Approved moving 301 Eisenhower Drive Wawa fueling station extension to Council agenda

4e Recreation Board

La junta votará para aprobar las actas de marzo y aceptar la renuncia del miembro Shane Henderson. Recibirán actualizaciones sobre el Baer Ave Pavilion, el Reservoir Master Plan, Market House y la Library. Se han programado dos periodos de comentarios públicos.

• Renuncia del miembro de la Junta de Recreación Shane Henderson
• Discusión sobre Baer Ave Pavilion
• Actualización del Reservoir Master Plan
• Actualización de Market House
• Actualización de Library

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board accepted the resignation of member Shane Henderson and approved the March 18, 2026 minutes. The board also discussed upcoming summer programs, the Market House, and the Library.

• Approved March 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Recreation Board Member Shane Henderson (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 PM (unanimous)

4d Library Board of Governors

La Junta de Gobernadores de la Guthrie Memorial Library se reúne para aprobar las actas del 12 de marzo de 2026 y escuchar comentarios del público. La agenda consiste en informes de comités (Nominating, Honors/Aristotle, Public Relations, Library Fiscal Strategy), un Informe del Director, informe del bibliotecario de la sucursal, informe de recaudación de fondos/desarrollo, informes del gerente municipal, Informe de Inversiones de HPLA, Informe de Friends of the Library e Informe de YCL. No se enumeran decisiones ejecutables ni audiencias públicas sobre propuestas específicas.

• Aprobación de las actas del 12 de marzo de 2026
• Informes de comités: Nominating, Honors/Aristotle, Public Relations, Library Fiscal Strategy
• Informe del Director
• Informe de Recaudación de Fondos/Desarrollo
• Informes del Gerente Municipal

The board approved the April minutes after adding Donna Sweeney’s name. The meeting was then adjourned. No other motions were recorded.

• Approved April minutes with name correction (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

3c Public Safety Committee

El Comité de Seguridad Pública revisará las metas de 2025 y establecerá objetivos actualizados para 2026, incluyendo estrategias para la navegación segura y el movimiento de peatones. Los informes departamentales cubren cambios en las reglas del servicio civil de Hanover Area Fire and Rescue, actualizaciones de contratación de la Policía de Hanover, actualizaciones de Code Enforcement sobre el North Hanover Mall y una Ordenanza de Juegos de Habilidad, y la actualización de Safe Streets for All de Public Works.

• Cambios en las Reglas del Servicio Civil de la Comisión de Bomberos
• Actualización del proceso de contratación del Departamento de Policía de Hanover
• Actualización del North Hanover Mall por parte de Code Enforcement
• Discusión sobre la Ordenanza de Juegos de Habilidad
• Actualización de Safe Streets for All por parte de Public Works

The Hanover Borough Public Safety Committee approved minutes from December 2025 and decided to keep its 2025 goals unchanged for 2026. No substantive decisions (ordinances, contracts, or policy changes) were made; the meeting consisted of departmental updates and public comment.

• Approved minutes of December 2, 2025 Public Safety Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Decided to retain same committee goals for 2026 (discussion, no formal vote recorded)

4f Shade Tree Commission

The Commission will discuss heritage tree planting and the April 28 Arbor Day celebration. Members will vote on citizen permit applications for tree planting and removal in public rights of way. The meeting includes reports on current and new grant opportunities for tree assistance.

• Permit requests for tree removal at 391 Grant Drive, 141 Broadway, and 501 McCosh Street
• Permit request to plant two trees at 125 Broadway
• Ratification of tree removals at 616 Eichelberger Street, 190 Charles Street, and 890 McCosh Street
• Discussion of PA Community Tree Assistance Program Grants
• Arbor Day tree donations from Hanover Garden Club and Hanover Auto Team

The Shade Tree Commission approved the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting. It ratified tree removals by Public Works at 616 Eichelberger Street, two trees at 190 Charles Street, and a tree at 890 McCosh Street (rear of property on West Ave). The commission also approved removal of a dying tree at 141 Broadway, with the action pending a public hearing on May 4, 2026. No other substantive motions were taken.

• Approved minutes of February 2, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved removal of dying tree at 141 Broadway, pending public hearing May 4, 2026
• Ratified removal of tree at 616 Eichelberger Street
• Ratified removal of two trees at 190 Charles Street
• Ratified removal of tree at 890 McCosh Street (rear of property on West Ave)

4b Planning Commission

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Council will discuss a new mobile food preparation vehicle ordinance and a drug and alcohol free workplace policy. The body is also deciding on water main extensions for two developments in Penn Township and a land development plan for 118 Frederick Street.

• Ordinance No. 2386 regarding mobile food preparation vehicle regulations
• Water main extension agreements for Devener Landing (118 residences) and Mustang Pointe (180 residences)
• Resolution No. 1462 for professional offices/apartment building at 118 Frederick Street
• Tuition reimbursement for Sergeant Joshua Brady in the amount of $873.00
• Initiation of Tier 1 of Drought Contingency Plan for voluntary water reductions

The council approved the Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 2386) with an 8‑0 vote. It also approved the 30th Annual Hanover Chili Cook Off special event (5‑3) and adopted all consent‑agenda items 5.01‑5.13, including finance reports, special event permits, litigation settlement, tuition reimbursement, water agreements, drought plan activation, and a drug‑free workplace policy. Additionally, the council authorized the advertisement of an Emergency Services Provider Cost Reimbursement Ordinance and permitted Councilperson Scott to participate remotely.

• Approved Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance amendment (8-0)
• Approved 30th Annual Hanover Chili Cook Off (5-3)
• Approved consent agenda items 5.01‑5.13 (motion carried)
• Authorized advertisement of Emergency Services Provider Cost Reimbursement Ordinance (motion carried)
• Permitted Councilperson Scott to participate remotely (motion carried)
• Approved initiation of Tier 1 Drought Contingency Plan (part of consent agenda)
• Approved water main extension agreements for Devener Landing and Mustang Pointe (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy for borough employees (part of consent agenda)

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will meet on March 19, 2026 at Clover Lane Fire Station. After an executive session, the commission will vote on items on the consent agenda, including February 2026 minutes, fire report, and journal entries. Committee reports include motions to replace ceiling tiles at Wirt Park Station (cost not to exceed $1,000) and to replace three mattresses and bed frames at Clearview Station (cost not to exceed $2,800). The meeting also features reports from the fire chief, EMA, and volunteer fire and rescue, followed by public comment and adjournment.

• Approve February 2026 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Approve February 2026 fire report (consent agenda)
• Approve February 2026 journal entries (consent agenda)
• Replace ceiling tiles at Wirt Park Station, 2nd floor EMS areas, up to $1,000
• Replace three mattresses and bed frames at Clearview Station, up to $2,800

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission unanimously approved the three-item consent agenda for February 2026. It also approved replacing ceiling tiles at Wirt Park Station for up to $1,000 and replacing three mattresses and bed frames at Clearview Station for up to $2,800. All motions carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved three consent agenda items for February 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved ceiling tile replacement at Wirt Park Station, cost ≤ $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of three mattresses and bed frames at Clearview Station, cost ≤ $2,800 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

4e Recreation Board

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board will hold a public comment period and then discuss a fundraising and donations conversation. The board will provide updates on the Baer Avenue Pavilion, the Reservoir Master Plan, and the 2026 summer recreation programs, as well as status reports on the Market House and the Library.

• Fundraising/Donations conversation
• Update on Baer Ave Pavilion
• Reservoir Master Plan update
• 2026 summer recreation programs update
• Market House and Library status reports

The Recreation Board voted to approve the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting. No other formal actions or approvals were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Jan 6 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Hanover Borough Finance and Personnel Committee will vote on a consent agenda that includes routine finance reports, special event permits, a litigation settlement, and tuition reimbursement. It will also consider water infrastructure agreements extending water service to 118 single‑family residences in Devener Landing, 180 in Mustang Pointe, and two additional connections on Footer Street. Additional items include a grant contract supplement for the LBS sluice gate replacement, a drought contingency plan, a fluoride permit filing, a land‑development plan at 118 Frederick Street, and several ordinances and policy updates.

• Approve water main extension agreements for 118 residences in Devener Landing and 180 residences in Mustang Pointe (Penn Township)
• Approve water capacity agreement for 2 single‑family service connections on Footer Street (Penn Township)
• Approve SRBC Consumptive Use Grant Contract Supplement for the LBS sluice gate replacement project
• Authorize adoption of Ordinance No. 2386 for food trucks and mobile food vending
• Direct Civil Service Commission to allow independent police hiring examinations and establish a lateral entry directive

The committee moved consent‑agenda items 5.01‑5.05 to the Council agenda and the motion carried. Agreements for two water‑main extensions, a water‑capacity supply, and a grant‑contract supplement for the LBS sluice‑gate project were also approved and sent to Council. The council authorized activation of Tier 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan for voluntary water reductions. A motion to postpone the vote on permanently eliminating fluoride from the water system was made; opposition was recorded but the final outcome was not noted.

• Approved moving Consent Agenda items 5.01‑5.05 to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Water Main Extension Agreements for Devener Landing (118 homes) and Mustang Pointe (180 homes) (motion carried)
• Approved Water Supply Capacity Agreement for Footer Street (2 homes) (motion carried)
• Approved SRBC Consumptive Use Grant Contract Supplement for LBS Sluice Gate Replacement (motion carried)
• Authorized activation of Tier 1 Drought Contingency Plan for voluntary water reductions (motion carried)
• Moved vote on permanent fluoride elimination to be postponed; opposition recorded (outcome not stated)

4c Zoning Hearing Board

The Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing Board will consider a Special Exception request for 751 George Street under Section 140-303. It will also review a variance request and two Special Exception requests for 258 Baltimore Street under Sections 140-303(B)(1) and 140-303(B)(3). The meeting includes approval of the January 19, 2026 minutes and welcomes newly appointed board members.

• Special Exception Request for 751 George Street – Section 140-303
• Variance Request for 258 Baltimore Street – Section 140-303(B)(1)
• Special Exception Request for 258 Baltimore Street – Section 140-303(B)(3)
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2026
• Welcome newly appointed Zoning Hearing Board members

5a Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission adopted a minimum passing score of 70% for each section and a combined 70% overall on the Metropolitan York Police Testing Consortium exam. The Commission then certified a list of 17 candidates who met or exceeded that score and forwarded the list to the Hanover Borough Council for further disposition.

• Established minimum passing score of 70% per exam section and 70% overall (motion passed)
• Certified list of 17 candidates who met the passing score and sent it to the Borough Council (motion passed)

3d Water & Sewer Committee

The Water and Sewer Committee will discuss updates on the HomeServe NLC service line program, a grant effort for wastewater AI software and sensors, and a solar panel project presentation by Solar Renewable Energy LLC. It will also present a recommendation to file a permit to eliminate the fluoride additive from the water system and a recommendation to start Tier 1 of the York County Drought Contingency Plan. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• HomeServe – NLC Service Line Program: program update and schedule
• Wastewater AI Software and Sensors: update on grant funding effort
• Water Treatment Plant Solar Panels: presentation by Solar Renewable Energy LLC
• Fluoridation: recommendation to file permit to eliminate fluoride additive
• York County Drought Watch: recommendation to initiate Tier 1 drought plan

The Water and Sewer Committee approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. No formal approvals were made on solar panel installation, AI sensor pilots, or fluoride removal; the committee only moved to seek borough council approval for the fluoride permit process. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:15 PM.

• Approved minutes of Nov 13, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 PM (motion carried)

4a Stormwater Authority

The Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority will meet to review the status of the Slagle Run Stream and Floodplain Restoration Project, including change orders. The body will also discuss capital project prioritization and approve its 2026 committee goals.

• Review Slagle Run Stream and Floodplain Restoration Project change orders
• Approve Easement and Right of Way Agreement with North Ridge Associates
• Update on Growing Greener – One Water Grant application
• Discuss finalizing capital project planning and phasing
• Approve 2026 Committee Goals

The Stormwater Authority approved three change orders for the Slagle Run project totaling $86,915.50. The Authority also approved the execution of the Easement and Right of Way Agreement with North Ridge Associates. The 2026 Committee Goals were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

• Approved change orders #1, #2, #3 for Slagle Run project ($86,915.50 total) – motion carried
• Approved execution of Easement and Right of Way Agreement with North Ridge Associates – motion carried
• Approved 2026 Stormwater Authority Committee Goals – motion carried
• Approved minutes of the January 8, 2026 meeting – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting at 6:52 p.m. – motion carried

4d Library Board of Governors

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board will approve the minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting. It will hear public comments and receive reports from several committees, the Director, the Branch Librarian, fundraising, the municipal manager, the HPLA investment, Friends of the Library, and the YCL. The Director will recognize Robin Fraumeni’s retirement. The Branch Librarian will present an updated collection development policy and a Library of Things waiver.

• Approval of January 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period open to citizens
• Director’s report recognizing Robin Fraumeni’s retirement
• Branch Librarian’s report on Updated Collection Development Policy
• Discussion of Library of Things waiver

The board approved the January meeting minutes. It then approved the appointment of Nat Fissel as president, Andy Smith as vice president, and Bobbi Little as secretary. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved January meeting minutes (motion by Darlene Funk, seconded by Steve Sherman)
• Approved BOG officers: Nat Fissel president, Andy Smith vice president, Bobbi Little secretary (motion by Bobbi Little, seconded by Scott Roland)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Darlene Funk, seconded by Scott Roland, approved by all)

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

The committee will continue discussion on the scope and prioritization of municipal parking lots for FY2026 and outline next steps for capital improvements. It will also discuss regulations and policies for sidewalk repairs and replacements. Appointments for three two‑year citizen advisors will be considered. The meeting includes department reports and the setting of committee goals for 2026.

• Municipal parking lot scope and FY2026 prioritization (discussion)
• Sidewalk repair and replacement regulations (discussion)
• Appointment of citizen advisors: Austin Graham, Brandon Null, Anne Baker (2‑year terms)
• Public Works and Planning & Engineering department reports
• Setting committee goals for 2026

The committee approved the appointment of Austin Graham and Anne Baker as Citizen Advisors, with three members voting in favor and one opposing. The motion was carried. The meeting also approved the November 12, 2025 minutes of the previous Enhancement Committee meeting.

• Approved appointment of Austin Graham and Anne Baker as Citizen Advisors (3-1)
• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes of the Enhancement Committee (motion carried)

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission Finance/Personnel Committee will review the Treasurer's financial report and overtime usage for Fire & EMS. It will address the resignation of the EMS Billing Manager and receive updates on the website, a new ICA, and State Fire Commissioner grants. The committee will also discuss additional grant opportunities for future projects.

• Review Treasurer’s Report (P&L and Balance Sheet)
• Review overtime for Fire & EMS
• Resignation of EMS Billing Manager
• Update on State Fire Commissioner Grants
• Discussion on other grant options for projects

The committee reported revenue about 7.4% above budget and expenses 5.4% over budget for the fire department, and similar EMS figures. An EMS billing manager resigned and the position will not be filled, with billing continuing through Cornerstone. Grants of $15,000 for EMS and $15,518.21 for the borough were awarded, and additional grant opportunities were discussed. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Building/Apparatus Committee will hear reports from three fire stations about maintenance items. Topics include a ceiling tile issue at Wirt Park Fire Station, new mattresses for Clearview Fire Station, and a discussion on lawn care services for Clover Lane Fire Station. The agenda also includes apparatus reports and public comment periods, but no specific decisions are listed.

• Ceiling tile issue on 2nd floor at Wirt Park Fire Station
• Discussion on lawn care services for Clover Lane Fire Station
• New mattresses for Clearview Fire Station
• Apparatus reports (details not specified)

The Building/Apparatus Committee met on March 9, 2026. Members heard reports on mold remediation at Wirt Park station, lawn‑care options for Clover Lane station, mattress purchase quotes for Clearview station, and updates on the refurbished ambulance and new Engine 3. The committee decided to add the mold‑ventilation option to the agenda for the next Commission meeting and to place the mattress purchase item on the agenda for a future vote. No votes were taken at this meeting.

• Add mold‑ventilation option to next Commission agenda
• Place mattress purchase item on agenda for upcoming Commission vote

4b Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will review three property proposals—118 Frederick St, 300‑300 ½ Third St, and 301 Eisenhower Dr—and consider a waiver for the preliminary plan at 300‑300 ½ Third St. It will also hear Zoning Hearing Board applications, including a special exception to expand a multi‑family dwelling at 751 George St and a special exception to convert 258 Baltimore St into a two‑family detached duplex. Decisions on these items are pending borough council action by early May or June 2026.

• 118 Frederick St – review and potential action (Borough Council deadline 05/01/2026)
• 300‑300 ½ Third St – review, waiver for preliminary plan submittal (deadline 06/02/2026)
• 301 Eisenhower Dr – review of revised plan (deadline 05/04/2026)
• 751 George St – special exception to expand a multi‑family dwelling (section 140‑303.C)
• 258 Baltimore St – special exception to convert to a two‑family detached duplex (section 140‑303(B)(3))

The Planning Commission approved several waivers for the 118 Frederick St development, including the preliminary plan, certified landscape professional, property monuments, and building base landscaping requirements. It then recommended conditional approval of the overall plan, with a resolution to be drafted for the March 25 Borough Council meeting. The commission also voted to table the decision on the 301 Eisenhower Dr Wawa project.

• Approved waiver of preliminary plan requirement for 118 Frederick St (motion carried)
• Approved waiver of certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional requirement for 118 Frederick St (motion carried)
• Approved waiver of property monuments and markers requirement for 118 Frederick St (motion carried)
• Approved waiver of building base landscaping requirement for 118 Frederick St (motion carried)
• Recommended conditional approval of 118 Frederick St development plans (motion carried)
• Tabled decision on 301 Eisenhower Dr – Wawa Food Market subdivision (motion carried)

4f Shade Tree Commission

3a Governance and Policy Committee

The Hanover Borough Governance and Policy Committee will meet to discuss amending a policy for telecommunication voting, reviewing rules for public meetings, and debating the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops. The committee will also approve a drug and alcohol free workplace policy and hear public comments.

• Discussion on amending policy to include Council Committees for telecommunication voting
• Discussion on the sale of pet cats and dogs in pet shops
• Approval of amendments to Resolution No. 1426 – Rules of Public Meetings
• Approval of Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy
• Council Retreat scheduled for March 28, 2026

The Governance & Policy Committee approved the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting. It adopted Resolution 1132 to allow council members to participate and vote by telecommunications devices. The committee accepted changes to Resolution 1426 on public‑meeting rules and sent the revised edits to the Finance & Personnel Committee. It also approved the borough’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy.

• Approved January 12, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 1132 allowing council participation and voting via telecommunications devices (motion carried)
• Approved changes to Resolution 1426 on public‑meeting rules, including removal of the 48‑hour notice requirement (motion carried)
• Forwarded revised Resolution 1426 edits to the Finance & Personnel Committee (motion carried)
• Approved the borough’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:00 pm (motion carried)

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Hanover Borough Council will vote on a series of consent agenda items, including multiple joint municipal bids for paving, chemicals, stone, petroleum, and other supplies. It will also approve a $703,660.46 notice of intent to award the Lawrence Baker Sheppard Dam Intake Tower Gate Improvement Project to Coastal Engineering, LLC. Additional actions include a Safe Streets Action Plan services agreement, a resolution for a proposed gas‑N‑Go facility at 860 Carlisle Street, and various appointments and event permits.

• Award joint municipal bid for pre‑mixed bituminous concrete paving materials (unit prices from $62.70/ton to $120.00/ton)
• Award joint municipal bid for chemical products (e.g., Liquid Ferrous Sulphate $1.5500/gallon, Liquid Chlorine $3.5750/pound)
• Approve notice of intent to award $703,660.46 to Coastal Engineering, LLC for the Lawrence Baker Sheppard Dam gate improvement
• Approve execution of a Professional Services Agreement for the Safe Streets Action Plan under U.S. DOT grant No. 693JJ32640315
• Approve Resolution No. 1460 for the preliminary/final land development plan for a Gas‑N‑Go facility at 860 Carlisle Street

The Hanover Borough Council approved the consent agenda items, adopted ordinances for the Fire Commission and mobile food vendors, and authorized a $703,660.46 notice of intent for the Lawrence Baker Sheppard Dam gate improvement. It also approved water supply capacity agreements, a Safe Streets Action Plan professional services agreement, YMCA playground projects, and special event permits.

• Approved consent agenda items 6.01‑6.10 (motion carried)
• Approved Fire Commission Ordinance to bill insurance carriers (motion carried)
• Approved Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance advertisement (motion carried)
• Approved Notice of Intent to award $703,660.46 for LBS Gate Improvement Project (motion carried)
• Approved execution of Water Supply Capacity Agreements for multiple residential connections (motion carried)
• Approved execution of Safe Streets Action Plan agreement with Dewberry (motion carried)
• Approved YMCA Summer Recreation Playground Program proposals for six locations (motion carried)
• Approved special event permits for Snack Town Spring Fling, Street Fair, Christmas event, and Bank Lane alley closures (motion carried)

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The commission unanimously approved the three items on the January 2026 consent agenda. A motion to add Mark Elksnis as a third signatory on commission accounts was also passed unanimously. Committee meetings for Finance/Personnel and Building/Apparatus will now be held on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m., with the Building/Apparatus meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. on March 9 and the Finance/Personnel meeting following immediately.

• Approved January 2026 consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Mark Elksnis as third signatory for commission accounts (unanimous)
• Moved Finance/Personnel and Building/Apparatus committee meetings to second Mondays at 7 p.m. (unanimous)
• Set Building/Apparatus Committee meeting for March 9 at 7:00 p.m., followed by Finance/Personnel Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will vote on appointing Joseph Bunty, Jr. as Hanover Borough Police Chief. It will also consider several consent‑agenda items including approval of the YMCA Summer Recreation Playground Program, water‑supply capacity agreements for new residential service connections, and a Safe Streets Action Plan professional services agreement. Additional actions include change orders for the 44 Frederick Street public‑safety facility and awards of joint municipal bids for paving, chemical, and stone supplies.

• Motion to appoint Joseph Bunty, Jr. as Hanover Borough Police Chief (oath of office by Mayor Hormel)
• Approve YMCA Summer Recreation Playground Program for Baer Ave, Deguy Ave, Elm Ave, Moul Ave, Union Park
• Approve water‑supply capacity agreements for new single‑family service connections at Devener Landing, Mustang Pointe, Fairview Estates, 180 Moul Ave, 890 McCosh St, and 55 Wilmar Ave
• Approve Safe Streets Action Plan professional services agreement with Dewberry under U.S. DOT grant No. 693JJ32640315
• Approve change orders for 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility: PCO #008 for $7,341.00 and credit PCO #009 for $13,394.00

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved several agenda items, including the appointment of a new police chief and multiple infrastructure and policy measures. Consent agenda items covering minutes, finance reports, the YMCA playground program, an Easter service, and special event permits were approved. The committee also moved forward on water projects, a land development plan, fire and food‑vendor ordinances, and key personnel appointments.

• Appointed Joseph Bunty Jr. as Police Chief (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 5.01‑5.05 (minutes, finance reports, YMCA playground program, Easter Sunrise Service, special event permits)
• Approved issuance of Notice of Intent to Award Lawrence Baker Sheppard Dam gate improvement project to low bidder
• Approved Water Supply Capacity Agreements for service connections in Penn Township and Hanover
• Approved cost‑share resolution with PennDOT covering 75% of Elm Avenue water line construction costs
• Approved Preliminary/Final Land Development Plan for “Gas‑N‑Go” at 860 Carlisle Street
• Approved Fire Commission Ordinance to bill insurance carriers for fire services
• Approved Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance establishing regulations for vendors within borough limits

4e Recreation Board

4c Zoning Hearing Board

4d Library Board of Governors

4b Planning Commission

The Hanover Planning Commission will review revised plans and preliminary plan submittal waivers for two properties. The commission will also receive updates on proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding parking and the Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance.

• Review and potential action on revised plan and waiver for 860 Carlisle St. (Weis Gas-N-Go)
• Review and potential action on revised plan and waiver for 118 Frederick St.
• Update on Zoning Ordinance amendments regarding parking requirements
• Discussion on revisions to the Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance (SALDO)

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting. It voted to recommend approval of a waiver and conditional approval of the revised plans for the 860 Carlisle Street gas‑station project. The commission also moved to table the revised land‑development plan for 118 Frederick Street. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

• Approved January 7, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended waiver and conditional approval for 860 Carlisle St gas‑station plan (motion carried)
• Tabled revised plan for 118 Frederick St (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 PM (motion carried)

3c Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review the Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Ordinance that would permit billing insurance carriers for fire services. It will also discuss a proposed ordinance to regulate food trucks and mobile food vendors in the borough. The committee will examine the status of its 2025 goals and consider new goals for 2026.

• Review Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Ordinance to allow billing insurance carriers for fire services
• Discuss potential ordinance regulating Food Trucks/Mobile Food Vendors within the borough
• Review status of 2025 Public Safety Committee goals
• Discuss potential 2026 Public Safety Committee goals

4f Shade Tree Commission

The Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed tree removals within public rights‑of‑way, specifically at 511 West Hanover Street, and will vote on whether to approve those removals and forward the decision to Public Works. The meeting also includes approval of the January 5, 2026 minutes, planning for the Annual Arbor Day Celebration on April 28, 2026 at Guthrie Memorial Library, and reports from the Public Works Director, Parks and Recreation Director, and Bartlett Tree Experts with grant updates. No Shade Tree Commission permit applications were received.

• Public hearing on proposed tree removals at 511 West Hanover Street
• Motion to approve or deny the tree removal requests and forward to Public Works
• Planning of Annual Arbor Day Celebration – Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Guthrie Memorial Library
• Reports from Public Works Director, Parks and Recreation Director, and Bartlett Tree Experts (grant updates)
• No Shade Tree Commission permit applications received

The Shade Tree Commission approved the minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting. It moved the request to remove a shade tree at 511 W. Hanover Street onto the Public Works crew’s work list. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Jan 5, 2026 (motion carried)
• Moved tree removal request for 511 W. Hanover Street to Public Works work list (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:24 AM (motion carried)

5a Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission held a non‑competitive interview of Lieutenant Joseph Bunty for the police chief vacancy. After the interview, Commissioners voted unanimously to highly recommend Lieutenant Bunty to the Hanover Borough Council for appointment as police chief.

• Highly recommended Lieutenant Bunty for Police Chief (unanimous)

Zoning Amendment Public Hearing

The Hanover Borough Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2385, which proposes amendments to the borough’s zoning ordinance and official zoning map. Council members will hear presentations, questions, and public comments related to the zoning amendment. The meeting includes introductions, a presentation by the Director of Mains, and a review of written comments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2385 to amend the zoning ordinance
• Presentation by Director Mains
• Council members’ questions and commentary
• Public comment period on zoning hearing board matters
• Identification of written comments received

The council voted to amend the meeting agenda and approved the amendment. A motion was also passed to permit Councilwoman Mrs. Funk to participate by telephone. The hearing was then adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Amended agenda (motion carried)
• Allowed Councilwoman Mrs. Funk to join by phone (motion carried)
• Adjourned public hearing at 6:45 p.m. (motion carried)

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Council will discuss the adoption of Ordinance No. 2385 to amend the Borough's zoning ordinance and official zoning map. The meeting also includes the appointment of an acting chief of police and the authorization of the 2026 real estate tax collection.

• Adoption of Zoning Ordinance No. 2385
• 2026 Real Estate Tax collection of $6,721,762.22
• Appointment of Lieutenant Joseph Bunty Jr. as Acting Chief of Police
• CDBG Grant amendment for Doss Alley Improvements reducing funding by $59,311.39
• Transfer Station hauling contract extension with Mid State Hauling, LLC at $216.75 per trip

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2385 amending the borough's zoning ordinance. It also approved the consent agenda items, which included a $6,721,762.22 tax warrant, a $59,311.39 reduction to a CDBG grant, and extensions for a waste hauling contract and a council retreat date. The council appointed Lieutenant Joseph Bunty Jr. as Acting Chief of Police and combined the Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement Committee.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2385 amending the zoning ordinance (unanimous vote)
• Approved consent agenda items 5.01‑5.18, including $6,721,762.22 tax warrant
• Approved CDBG Grant amendment decreasing funding by $59,311.39
• Approved extension of Transfer Station Hauling Contract with Mid State Hauling, LLC
• Approved combined Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement Committee schedule
• Approved Council Retreat date of Saturday, March 28, 2026
• Appointed Lieutenant Joseph Bunty Jr. as Acting Chief of Police
• Approved easement agreements for traffic‑signal relocation at Eisenhower Drive

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee will review appointments for the police department and several boards. The body is also deciding on easement agreements for traffic and sewer projects and a hauling contract extension.

• Appointment of Lieutenant Joseph Bunty Jr. as Acting Chief of Police
• Mid State Hauling, LLC contract extension at an estimated $216.75 per trip
• CDBG Grant #45572675 funding decrease of $59,311.39
• Easement agreements for Eisenhower Drive traffic signals and 319 Wilson Avenue sewer relocation
• Change orders for 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility including PCO #004 ($22,336) and PCO #006 ($21,399)

The Finance & Personnel Committee approved the appointment of Lieutenant Joseph Bunty Jr. as Acting Chief of Police, effective February 4, 2026. The motion also directed the Civil Service Commission to conduct a non‑competitive examination for his promotion. Additional agenda items—including a CDBG funding reduction, easement agreements, contract extensions, committee reorganizations, and the Council retreat date—were all approved as motions carried.

• Appointed Lieutenant Joseph Bunty Jr. as Acting Chief of Police (motion carried)
• Directed Civil Service Commission to hold non‑competitive exam for Bunty’s promotion (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to Community Development Block Grant contract reducing funding by $59,311.39 (motion carried)
• Approved Home Depot easement agreement for traffic signal relocation (motion carried)
• Approved revised utility easements for Wilson Avenue sanitary sewer relocation project (motion carried)
• Approved extension of contract with Mid State Hauling, LLC for transfer station hauling (motion carried)
• Approved combining Public Works and Facilities Committee with Enhancement Committee (motion carried)
• Approved Council retreat date for March 28, 2026 at 33 Frederick Street (motion carried)

4c Zoning Hearing Board

The Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing Board will meet on Jan 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 33 Frederick Street. The board will consider a variance request for 302 and 302 ½ Third Street (Section 140‑302.D) and a special exception and variance request for 361 Eisenhower Drive (Sections 140‑303 & 140‑429). It will also review a request to amend the Finding of Fact decision for 301 Eisenhower Drive (WaWa variance). Additional agenda items include officer elections, appointment of a board secretary, and a public comment period.

• Variance request for 302 and 302 ½ Third Street – Section 140‑302.D
• Special exception and variance request for 361 Eisenhower Drive – Sections 140‑303 & 140‑429
• Amendment request to Finding of Fact decision for 301 Eisenhower Drive (WaWa variance)
• Election of board officers and appointment of Lisa Graham‑Herrick as secretary
• Public comment on agenda items and other zoning matters

The Zoning Hearing Board approved a special exception and variance for a medical marijuana dispensary at 361 Eisenhower Drive. It also approved a variance for 302 and 302 ½ Third Street, amended a prior decision for 301 Eisenhower Drive, and authorized acceptance of a stay of appeal for 751 George Street. Additionally, the board reorganized its leadership and appointed a new secretary.

• Approved minutes of the July 21, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Nominated Spencer Shirk as Chair of the Zoning Hearing Board (motion carried)
• Nominated Gerry Funke as Vice Chair of the Zoning Hearing Board (motion carried)
• Appointed Lisa Graham-Herrick as Zoning Hearing Board Secretary (motion carried)
• Approved variance request for 302 and 302 ½ Third Street (motion carried)
• Approved special exception and variance request for 361 Eisenhower Drive (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to the decision for 301 Eisenhower Drive lighting requirements (motion carried)
• Authorized Solicitor Senft to accept a stay of appeal for 751 George Street (unanimous agreement)

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

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

3a Governance and Policy Committee

The Governance & Policy Committee will consider several agenda items, including a resolution to update the borough’s Rules of Public Meetings. Members will review a draft Drug & Alcohol‑Free Workplace Policy and discuss interview questions for board recommendations. The committee will also discuss its 2026 goals, such as revising the Vacant Property Registration Ordinance, planning a council retreat, and developing ethics guidance.

• Resolution No. 1426 – Rules of Public Meetings: review changes suggested at September meeting
• Draft Drug & Alcohol‑Free Workplace Policy – review
• Interview questions for board recommendations – review
• Committee 2026 goals – suggestions for vacant property ordinance revision, council retreat, ethics handbook, mission statement
• Council retreat planning – discuss annual retreat for Borough Council members

The committee approved the September 8, 2025 minutes. It directed all Council committees to assess their 2025 goals before the Council retreat. The Council retreat was moved from March 21 to March 28, 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Instructed Council committees to assess 2025 goals before the March retreat (motion carried)
• Rescheduled Council retreat to March 28, 2026 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 p.m. (motion carried)

4d Library Board of Governors

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board will approve the minutes of its December 11, 2025 meeting. It will hear public comments twice, and receive reports from several committees, the director, branch librarian, municipal manager, and other groups. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from Dec 11, 2025 meeting
• Public comment periods (items 2.01 and 4.01)
• Committee reports (Nominating, Honors/Aristotle, Public Relations, Fiscal Strategy)
• Director’s, Branch Librarian’s, and Municipal Manager’s reports
• Friends of the Library and YCL reports

The Board approved the December 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to fully restore library hours was passed. No vote counts were recorded. Other items were discussed but not formally decided.

• Approved December 2025 minutes (motion by Andy Smith, second by Steve Sherman)
• Motion to fully restore library hours passed

4a Stormwater Authority

The Stormwater Authority will accept the resignations of members Bruce Jendras and Gary Greenholt. The board will interview candidates to replace Jendras, Posner, and Greenholt and will recommend appointments to the Borough Council. An update on the Slagle Run Stream and Floodplain Restoration Project will be provided. The Authority will discuss its 2026 committee goals, including finalizing a capital priority list and exploring revenue options without a rate increase.

• Accept resignations of Bruce Jendras and Gary Greenholt
• Interview candidates for replacements of Jendras, Posner, and Greenholt with recommendation to Borough Council
• Provide status update on Slagle Run Stream and Floodplain Restoration Project
• Finalize 2026 capital priority list for long‑term projects
• Identify revenue opportunities without a rate adjustment

The Authority approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. It accepted the resignations of Directors Greenholt (effective Jan 9, 2026) and Jendras (effective Jan 8, 2026). A motion to allow Director Greenholt to vote remotely was carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 PM.

• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Allowed Director Greenholt to vote remotely (motion carried)
• Accepted resignation of Director Greenholt effective Jan 9, 2026 (motion carried)
• Accepted resignation of Director Jendras effective Jan 8, 2026 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 PM (motion carried)

3d Water & Sewer Committee

4b Planning Commission

The Hanover Borough Planning Commission will review a sketch plan for a potential motel development at 1440 Broadway. It will also consider revised plan waivers for the Weis “Gas‑N‑Go” at 860 Carlisle Street and for 118 Frederick Street, both requiring borough council action. The commission will hear zoning board applications for a medical marijuana dispensary at 361 Eisenhower Drive and a dimensional variance for subdividing duplex units at 302 & 302½ Third Street. Finally, it will discuss supporting plan revisions for a proposed eating establishment and multi‑family building at 25 Maple Avenue.

• Sketch plan review for potential motel at 1440 Broadway
• Waiver request for revised plan submission for Weis “Gas‑N‑Go” at 860 Carlisle St.
• Waiver request for revised plan submission for 118 Frederick St.
• Special exception application for medical marijuana dispensary at 361 Eisenhower Dr.
• Dimensional variance application for subdivision of duplex at 302 & 302½ Third St.

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting. The discussion of the Weis “Gas‑N‑Go” development at 860 Carlisle St was postponed until the February meeting. The Commission directed Director Mains to submit a letter of support to the Zoning Hearing Board for the medical marijuana dispensary and the dimensional variance applications. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved minutes of the Dec 3 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Tabled 860 Carlisle St “Weis Gas‑N‑Go” land development item until February meeting
• Directed Director Mains to submit a letter of support to the Zoning Hearing Board for the medical marijuana dispensary and dimensional variance applications
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried

4e Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will review the candidates who have applied for the vacant board seat. It will also discuss a possible change to the meeting date or time. Department updates for Recreation, Market House, and the Library will be presented.

• Review of candidates for board vacancy
• Discussion of potential date/time change for meetings
• Recreation department update
• Market House department update
• Library department update

The board approved the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to hold future recreation board meetings in the Council Chambers on the third Wednesday of each month was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

• Approved December 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved moving recreation meetings to Council Chambers on the third Wednesday of each month (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:22 p.m. (motion carried)

4f Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission moved requests to remove two pear trees at 301 Broadway and a tree at 261 Diller Road to the Public Works crew list. It ratified pruning of two sycamore trees at 518 West Middle Street by an insured private contractor. Additional permits were approved for removal of a tree at 511 West Hanover Street (pending a public hearing on Feb 2 2026), minor pruning at 576 Washington Avenue, and removal at 35 Lee Street by a private contractor at the owner's expense. All motions were carried.

• Moved removal of two pear trees at 301 Broadway to Public Works crew (motion carried)
• Moved removal of tree at 261 Diller Road to Public Works crew (motion carried)
• Ratified pruning of two sycamore trees at 518 West Middle Street by insured private contractor (motion carried)
• Approved removal of tree at 511 West Hanover Street, pending public hearing Feb 2 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved minor pruning of limbs at 576 Washington Avenue (motion carried)
• Approved removal of tree at 35 Lee Street by insured private contractor at owner's expense (motion carried)

1 Hanover Borough Council

The council voted to elect Mr. Kress as Council President and Dr. Rupp as Vice President, each receiving six votes after the mayor broke a tie. Council members approved the slate of officers for 2026‑2027 by a 9‑1 vote. The regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2026 was adopted unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 PM.

• Elected Council President Mr. Kress (6‑4 after mayor tie‑break)
• Elected Vice President Dr. Rupp (6‑4 after mayor tie‑break)
• Approved officers for 2026‑2027 (9‑1)
• Adopted regular meeting schedule for FY 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted floor nomination with roll‑call voting method (6‑4)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:54 PM (motion carried)