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Aug 21, 2026

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Council approves ambulance payment agreement

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Council fills vacant seat and approves hires

Council appointed LeaAnn Buchman to the vacant Borough Council seat in a 4-2 vote, with a term ending December 31, 2027. Members also approved $1,293,231.76 in payments, including payroll and taxes, and authorized several contingent public-safety and public-works hires.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council Awards Curb and Sidewalk Project

Council disqualified the lowest bid for the 2026 CDBG curb and sidewalk project and awarded the work to Zgura Concrete for $114,600, approximately $12,000 more than the rejected bid.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council Advances Perkiomen Street Vacation

Council voted 6-0 to direct preparation and advertising of an ordinance to vacate a segment of Perkiomen Street, with the Westrum Group responsible for all associated fees. The final street vacation was not voted on at this meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council Approves $1.56 Million Bill List

Council approved Resolution 2026-18 authorizing $1,563,776.72 in payments, including $1,291,097.17 in bills, $206,930.31 in payroll, and $65,749.24 in payroll taxes. Council also set a target of May 4 to decide whether to appeal variances for 215 and 217 Ridge Street; the appeal deadline is May 10.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Downtown Parking Fee Rises to $1,500

Council approved increasing the fee charged in lieu of required parking in the downtown core and downtown neighborhood districts from $900 to $1,500 per parking space, along with adding a fee for private swimming lessons. The change passed 4-1, with one council member voting no.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council approves mutual aid and paving financing

Council approved a police mutual-aid agreement with the Salisbury Township Police Department and financing for a paving machine through Journey Bank at 5.03% for three years, with annual payments capped at $35,490.12. Council also awarded the bituminous seal coat bid to Asphalt Maintenance Solutions and approved $1,467,987.64 in bills, payroll, and payroll taxes.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council Approves Park Grant Application

Council unanimously approved applying for a Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant for Boroline Park improvements, including parking, the ball field, and equipment. Council also approved a $1,214,968.93 payment resolution covering bills, payroll, and payroll taxes.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Police Chief Hiring Process Outsourced

Council approved, by a 6-0 vote, spending up to $27,000 to have the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association conduct the Police Chief hiring process.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council approves ambulance payment agreement

Council approved an ambulance and medical transportation payer-of-last-resort agreement allowing the Borough to receive an agreed fee from LVHN for eligible unpaid patient transport bills instead of sending them to collections; officials said only about 10% of bills sent to collections currently produce payment.

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Briefing

Jan 19, 2026

Council Approves South Mountain Subdivision

Council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-4, conditionally allowing a minor subdivision at 417 South Mountain Street that could enable construction of two single-family homes. The agreement also addresses a road-boundary discrepancy, preserves a sewer manhole right of way, and provides for a future trail connection.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Elects Leaders and Approves Payments

Council approved $1,064,337.09 in bills, payroll, and payroll taxes, with all seven members voting yes. Members also elected Chris DeFrain as Council President and Brent Labenberg as Vice President, each by a 7-0 vote.

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