Following a 23-year career as roadmaster of North Lebanon Township, Ed Brensinger’s resignation letter was accepted Monday.
Emily Bixler
Emily Bixler was born and raised in Lebanon and now reports on local government. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano and going for hikes.
N. Lebanon Township creates committee to consider regional police force
At Monday’s meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors agreed to form a Regional Police Development Committee consisting of Supervisors Gary Heisey and Ardy Snook, Chief of Police Tim Knight, and Township Manager Lori Books.
Cornwall Borough Council refers citizen’s text amendment to ad hoc committee
At Monday’s meeting, the Cornwall Borough Council heard a presentation from representatives of Cornwall United 4 Responsible Development proposing “The Citizen’s Text Amendment” to the zoning code.
S. Londonderry Township supervisors continue zoning ordinance revisions
At Tuesday’s meeting, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors heard concerns from members of the public and heard updates on the revised zoning ordinance.
Lebanon celebrates Latino heritage with 3rd annual Hispanic Multicultural Festival
Despite some rain, the festivities were not dampened at the third annual Lebanon Hispanic Multicultural Festival last weekend.
Jonestown Borough Council passes mailbox ordinance in unanimous vote
At Tuesday’s meeting, the Jonestown Borough Council unanimously agreed to pass Ordinance #2023-2, prohibiting mailboxes on certain high-volume traffic borough right-of-ways.
North Lebanon Township supervisors consider regional police with N. Cornwall
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors held a public meeting Sept. 28 to present details of possible police regionalization with North Cornwall Township to the public.
N. Lebanon acquires condemned parcel for potential intersection improvement
The North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to purchase 701 Kimmerlings Road for the appraised value of $191,000 at Monday’s meeting.
Residents complain to Cornwall officials about early hours at local concrete plant
At Monday’s meeting, Cornwall Borough Council heard concerns from residents that the concrete plant owned by Cornwall Properties LLC may be violating its conditional use requirements.
South Londonderry supervisors approve police bargaining agreement, pay raises
At Tuesday’s meeting, the South Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to pass the 2024-2027 police collective bargaining agreement and MOU.
Cornwall Borough Council to consider Byler text amendment
At Monday’s meeting, the Cornwall Borough Council informally indicated to Byler Holdings that it is open to considering a zoning text amendment.
Cleona zoners unanimously approve special exception for Mill St. solar farm
At a hearing Thursday, the Cleona Borough Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) unanimously agreed to approve a special exception for a solar farm at 195 N. Mill St.
Jonestown Borough Council furthers park beautification project
In addition to other routine business, the Jonestown Borough Council provided updates on the 49 West Market Street park beautification project on Tuesday’s meeting.
North Lebanon Twp. supervisors approve ordinance update, discuss regional police
At Monday’s meeting, the North Lebanon Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to Ordinance #6-2023 updating the township’s code of ordinances.
Jonestown Borough Council hears updates on community-centered grants
At Tuesday’s meeting, the Jonestown Borough Council heard updates surrounding several grants.