Summary of Borough Council Actions & Announcements - March 26, 2025
The following are the highlights of the Borough Council’s meeting held on March 26, 2025. Supporting documents on most items of Council business are available on the Borough website (www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov) under “Agenda and Minutes”.
BOROUGH COUNCIL ACTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCIES: Approval was granted to appoint John Contestabile to the Planning Commission to fulfill an unexpired term until 12/31/26 and Anne Baker to the same to fulfill an unexpired term until 12/31/25.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Approval was granted for the following events:
Aldus Home Brew & Sauce Boss, April 26, 2025, SE Quadrant Closure
Hanover Chili Cookoff, August 31, 2025, Moul Field
Snack Town Fall Fest, September 20, 2025, Moul Field
Hanover Pride 2025, October 11, 2025, Moul Field
RESOLUTION FOR DISPOSITION OF RECORDS: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1431 for the disposition of records.
HAY HARVEST BID: Approval was granted to award the Hay Harvesting Bid for the Watershed Area to high bidder, Alwine Dairy, LLC, East Berlin, PA in the amount of $19,500 for two (2) years, conditioned upon provision of all appropriate documentation and execution of agreements.
SEWER CREDITS: Approval was granted for the following credits for leaks that did not enter the sewer system and have since been repaired:
Sewer credit in the amount of $265.00 for Justin Fairall, LLC, 112 Locust Street
Sewer credit in the amount of $387.86 for William Bowman, 334 E. Walnut Street
Sewer credit in the amount of $572.24 for Paul Hull, 136 Baltimore Street
FIREWORKS CONTRACT: Approval was granted for the contract with Bixler Pyrotechnics for fireworks displays July 4, 2025, 2026, and 2027 in the amount of $15,000 per year.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1434 for $300,000 grant funding for 2024, 2025, and 2026 for sidewalk and curbing replacement on West Hanover Street between York Street and Baltimore Street.
PRELIMINARY / FINAL LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1432 for 141 East Hanover Street Preliminary / Final Subdivision Plan.
CHANGE ORDERS FOR 33 FREDERICK STREET BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: Approval was granted for the following change orders:
- Change Order #34 in the amount of $2,772.00 for replacement / repair of masonry wall in sprinkler room
- Change Order #37 in the amount of $974.00 for installation of junction box in lobby
- Change Order #40 in the amount of ($6,060.00) credit for re-use of existing HVAC wiring harnesses
- Change Order #42 in the amount of $492.00 for additional “rack-to-runway” kit in IT room
- Change Order #43 in the amount of $ $1,792.00 for installation of coax cable for three (3) rooftop antennas.
YORK COUNTY UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE BOARD OF APPEALS: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1433 to adjust the criteria for membership of the Board.
APRIL BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
*Public Safety Committee Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:30PM
*Public Works & Facilities Committee Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00PM
Finance/Personnel Committee Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00PM (No live streaming / video)
**Hanover Borough Council Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00PM (No live streaming / video)
* Committee Meetings will be cancelled if there is no business. Please advise the Borough Secretary if you will be unable to attend
any meetings.
** To be held at 33 Frederick Street
The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 44 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.
Borough of Hanover | 44 Frederick Street | Hanover, PA 17331
717-637-3877 x 1002
VMeyers@HanoverBoroughPA.gov
www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov
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