SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS OF BOROUGH OF HANOVER COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 28, 2026
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Barley Snyder Attorney Erica Townes Appointed to Y Community Development Corporation Board of Directors
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Residential Rental Unit Registration Informational Sessions Rescheduled Due to Impending Snow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Residential Rental Unit Registration Informational Sessions Rescheduled Due to Impending Snow Hanover, Pa. – In light of the impending winter storm, the Borough of Hanover Department of Code Enforcement has RESCHEDULED its two, free informational sessions and added an additional session about the Residential Rental Registration renewal process. The sessions will now be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. In addition, another session,
MENTORSHIP YORK ANNOUNCES 2026 CLASS
MENTORSHIP YORK ANNOUNCES 2026 CLASS Mentorship York recently welcomed its 16th cohort, launching earlier this month with 11 participants. The program is designed to accelerate successful leaders toward meaningful community impact through servant leadership and intentional connection. Each participant is paired in a one-on-one mentoring relationship with an experienced community leader, complemented by monthly group conversations facilitated by a different mentor throughout the year. Mentorship York
BRIGHT NIGHTS TURNS HOLIDAY MAGIC INTO MEANINGFUL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL CAUSES
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Barley Snyder Announces 2026 Leadership Changes
Barley Snyder Announces 2026 Leadership Changes For Immediate Release Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder has announced several changes to its internal governance committees effective January 1. The firm’s management committee, which guides Barley Snyder’s strategic direction and oversees major operational decisions, continues to be led by Jennifer Craighead Carey. She was recently reelected as managing partner and CEO and began a new two-year term in 2026. Partner Joseph R. Falcon, III has joined the
Barley Snyder Attorney Natalie Alexander Admitted to Practice in Maryland
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Brown Plus Ranked One of AM Best’s 2025 Top Audit Firms of Property and Casualty Insurers in the U.S. Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, was recently ranked one of the largest audit firms serving property and casualty (P&C) insurance companies in the United States on AM Best’s list of the Top Audit and Actuarial Firms – 2025 Edition. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Brown Plus has received this national distinction within the insurance industry. Brown Plus has been ranked
Revolution Names First Chief Financial Officer
Revolution Names First Chief Financial Officer Ken Picciotti Sr. Appointed to Newly Created Role (January 29, 2026 – York, PA): The five-time Atlantic League of Professional Baseball champions, the York Revolution, announced today the creation of a newly established position within the organization’s front office. Ken Picciotti Sr. has been named the first Chief Financial Officer in team history, a role designed to strengthen the club’s long-term financial foundation. “We’ve seen what strong
Barley Snyder Partner Justin Tomevi Elected President of York County Bar Association
Barley Snyder Partner Justin Tomevi Elected President of York County Bar Association For Immediate Release York, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that partner Justin A. Tomevi has been elected President of the York County Bar Association (YCBA). Tomevi officially began his term on January 1, 2026, following his service as President-Elect. Founded in 1881, the YCBA is a nonprofit professional association of more than 500 attorneys, judges and legal professionals dedicated to advancing the
REVOLUTION ANNOUNCES 2026 GAME TIMES
REVOLUTION ANNOUNCES 2026 GAME TIMES (January 20, 2026 – York, PA): The York Revolution will open the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball 2026 championship season against rival Lancaster Stormers on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m., featuring a championship ring presentation, pennant unveiling, and additional ceremonial tributes honoring the club’s 2025 back-to-back ALPB titles. The Revolution will play the majority of home games at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday games
Borough of Hanover to Host Informational Sessions on Residential Rental Unit Registration Renewal
January 20, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Borough of Hanover to Host Informational Sessions on Residential Rental Unit Registration Renewal Hanover, Pa. – The Borough of Hanover Department of Code Enforcement will host two free informational sessions to assist landlords with the residential rental registration renewal process on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Both sessions will be held at the Guthrie Memorial Library, Bare Center (lower level). Effective January 1,
Barley Snyder Attorney Curtis Tokach Appointed to York Legal Record Board of Directors
Barley Snyder Attorney Curtis Tokach Appointed to York Legal Record Board of Directors For Immediate Release York, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to share that attorney Curtis J. Tokach has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the York Legal Record. The York Legal Record is the official weekly publication of the York County Bar Association and a trusted source of legal information throughout York County and the Commonwealth. Published every Thursday, the Record features court case summaries,
NEW MAYOR SWORN IN AT BOROUGH OF HANOVER REORGANIZATION MEETING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2026 Hanover, Pa. – Newly elected Mayor Heidi Hormel, along with three newly elected, two incumbent Council members and returning tax collector were sworn in during the Borough of Hanover’s biannual reorganization meeting held Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Public Administration Building in Hanover. A lifelong Hanover resident, Hormel previously served as a Council member from 2006 to 2014 and is the daughter of longtime Hanover resident and former Mayor Maggie
Barley Snyder Attorney Susanna Fultz Elected Secretary, Reading Science Center Board of Directors
Barley Snyder Attorney Susanna Fultz Elected Secretary of the Reading Science Center Board of Directors For Immediate Release Reading, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to share that attorney Susanna M. Fultz has been elected Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Reading Science Center.The Reading Science Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science education and engagement throughout the Greater Reading community. Established in 2018, the Center features more than 50 interactive
Hanover Market House Announces 2026 Annual Vendors and Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Hanover Market House Announces 2026 Annual Vendors and Events Hanover, Pa. – The Hanover Market House, Hanover’s original farmers market, is pleased to announce its annual vendors for the 2026 season. Located at 210 East Chestnut Street in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, the Market is open year-round every Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with extended hours on select Saturdays for special events. The 2026 calendar of events includes:BBQ & Brews* – June 13Oktoberfest* –
Barley Snyder Partner John Reed Named to Lancaster County Magazine’s Best of Lancaster 2025 List
Barley Snyder Partner John Reed Named to Lancaster County Magazine’s Best of Lancaster 2025 List For Immediate Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that partner John T. Reed has been named to Lancaster County Magazine’s “Best of Lancaster 2025” list, an honor recognizing the region’s most respected professionals as selected by readers across Lancaster County. Published annually, The Best of Lancaster celebrates businesses and individuals who make a meaningful impact in the community
Brown Plus Welcomes Kimberly Cashman as Audit Principal
Brown Plus Welcomes Kimberly Cashman as Audit PrincipalJoining the Brown Plus Insurance Practice Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is pleased to announce that it has welcomed Kimberly Cashman, CPA, as an Audit Principal within the Firm’s Insurance Practice. Kim brings more than 20 years of experience delivering accounting, audit and financial reporting leadership. She began her career in public accounting serving property and casualty (P&C) insurance clients, giving her a strong
Barley Snyder Partner David Rattigan Reelected as Treasurer of Schuylkill County Bar Association
Barley Snyder Partner David Rattigan Reelected as Treasurer of Schuylkill County Bar Association For Immediate Release Schuylkill Haven, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that partner David H. Rattigan has been reelected as treasurer of the Schuylkill County Bar Association (SCBA) for a thirteenth consecutive term. For more than a century, the SCBA has served as a resource for lawyers, judges, legal professionals and law students by supporting professional growth and providing access to
Midstate Medical Moment: Don’t Wait to Address Back Pain
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Borough of Hanover Parks & Recreation Announces Bus Trip to 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Borough of Hanover Parks & Recreation Announces Bus Trip to 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show Hanover, PA — The Borough of Hanover Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce a spring 2026 bus trip to the renowned PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. The cost of the trip is $95 per person, which includes round-trip bus transportation, admission to the Flower Show, and driver gratuity. Tickets must
York College to Welcome New Knowledge Park Partners with Milestone Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
York College to Welcome New Knowledge Park Partners with Milestone Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony York, Pa. — York College of Pennsylvania will celebrate the continued growth of Knowledge Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming three new and expanding partners: MANTEC, Dataforma, and JDB Engineering. The event will take place on Friday, January 16, at 12:15pm at Knowledge Park, located at 427 Kings Mill Road in York. Knowledge Park is a collaborative hub where higher education and industry
Martin Library Hosts Community Conversation 1/29 Panel to Discuss How Literacy and Humanities...
Martin Library Hosts Community Conversation January 29Panel to Discuss How Literacy and Humanities Save LivesYORK, PA – Martin Library will host its next Community Conversation: Saving Lives Through Literacy and the Humanities on Thursday, January 29. Created in partnership with the York College of Pennsylvania, and PA Humanities, the program begins promptly at 5:00 p.m. The free event is open to the public, and will be held at the library, located at 159 E. Market St. in York. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for
York College, DreamWrights, and York Country Day School Partner to Expand Arts Education and...
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Brown Plus Announces Team Member Promotions in 2026
Brown Plus Announces Team Member Promotions in 2026 Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is proud to announce the following team member promotions, effective January 1, 2026: Natalie Ciepiela, CPA, was promoted to Tax Manager. She has four years of public accounting experience and specializes in providing tax services to businesses across a variety of industries. Natalie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Grove City College with a minor in International Business.
Borough of Hanover Announces Upcoming Construction Activity Along Wilson Avenue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Borough of Hanover Announces Upcoming Construction Activity Along Wilson Avenue Hanover, Pa. – The Borough of Hanover advises residents and commuters to prepare for increased construction activity in the area behind the former Rite Aid store along Wilson Avenue. Construction is expected to continue through late May 2026.Three major infrastructure and evaluation projects will be underway simultaneously: Slagle Run Restoration ProjectCrews are mobilizing for the Slagle Run Stream
Community Progress Council announces purchase of YCEA building to expand services for York families
Community Progress Council announces purchase of YCEA building to expand services for York families York, Pennsylvania – January 13, 2026 Community Progress Council (CPC) is excited to announce the purchase of the York County Economic Alliance (YCEA) building at 140-44 Roosevelt Avenue, a major step toward transforming how families in York City access essential services to move toward economic stability. The $2 million acquisition will allow Community Progress Council to co-locate its York
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Buying a Struggling Business? Here’s How to Revive It — and Win
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Discover Commute PA's 2024 Impact: Read the Year End Highlights
Commute PA has released our Year End highlights for 2024, showcasing the organization's dedication to fostering smarter commuting options throughout York County. Inside, you'll find highlights on program successes, employer relationships, community engagement, and the strides made in encouraging carpooling, vanpooling, biking, walking, telecommuting and public transit. Explore the positive changes Commute PA is driving! https://commutepa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024_YearEnd_CommutePA.pdf
FinCEN's BOI Filing Deadline: 01/01/2025 - York, PA Businesses Should File Now to Avoid Potential Fines
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires businesses to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to FinCEN to enhance financial transparency and deter financial crimes. As of this date, November 27, 2024, York, Pennsylvania, business owners have 35 calendar days (or 25 business days) left to file their BOI report with FinCEN—don’t delay, or you could face $500 per day fines! What You Need to Do:1. Determine if Your Business Must File. Most LLCs, corporations, and small businesses qualify
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