The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-14, amending the township’s public-comment guidelines and rules of decorum. It also unanimously authorized a grant application for the Greenways Trails and Recreation Program and approved $101,701.15 in basketball-court improvement payments.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Supervisors Approve Sewer Contract

The Board unanimously authorized GHD to proceed with awarding a contract for Trunk H cleaning, televising, and manhole inspections through COSTARS. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-13 and approved a final change order and payment application for the PC-2E/2F and miscellaneous repairs contract.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Township Plans Data Center Engagement Rules

The Board said it plans to begin developing an ordinance governing public comment and resident engagement in future data center discussions. It also unanimously approved the 2026 Community Development Block Grant annual action plan and an engineering services agreement for the Lingle Park pickleball project.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Board Approves Park Grant Application

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-12, authorizing a grant application to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for Possibility Place. It also unanimously approved payments tied to traffic-signal and park improvement projects and authorized $1,819,145.06 in Township bills, $320,779.21 in Township Authority bills, and $10,954.23 in checks on demand.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Township Adopts Official Map

The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-01, creating Lower Paxton Township’s official map. The Board also approved financing for five police vehicles and two Koons Memorial Park court-improvement payments totaling $184,120.83.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Township Adds Engineering Department

The Board unanimously approved a revised organization structure creating a Department of Engineering and a Director of Engineering position. It also approved $9,059,932.23 in Township bills and $3,468,694.28 in Township Authority bills, including $6.6 million and $3.2 million, respectively, for previously issued bonds.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Zoning Amendments Advance to Public Notice

The Board unanimously authorized advertising proposed zoning ordinance amendments for future adoption; the amendments were not adopted at this meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Township Authorizes Four Civil Complaints

Supervisors unanimously authorized the solicitor to file civil complaints against four listed properties or entities: 6125 Bluestone Avenue, 4503 Marblehead Street, 4414 Marblehead Street, and 3Star Home Care Services, LLC.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Board Elects Township Leadership

John O. Campbell was elected Board chairman and Catherine Scheib vice chair, each by a 4-1 vote. Robin Lindsey remained secretary, and Scheib remained treasurer.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Supervisors Censure Member, Accept Chair Resignation

The Board unanimously adopted a resolution censuring Supervisor Pamela Thompson and unanimously accepted her permanent resignation as board chair. Supervisors also unanimously awarded SLC Excavating, LLC a $279,904 contract for Koons Memorial Park court improvements.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Supervisors Ratify Disaster Emergency

The board unanimously ratified the Declaration of Disaster Emergency and approved $1,841,189.46 in township bills and $192,626.66 in authority bills.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board Adopts Active Transportation Plan

The Board unanimously adopted the Active Transportation Plan, which will guide formal mapping of pedestrian and bicycle connections and support requirements for developers to build related improvements. The related official map was expected to undergo a 45-day public comment period, with adoption targeted by April.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Board adopts active transportation plan

The Board approved the Active Transportation Plan by a 4-1 vote. The plan identifies priority bicycle and pedestrian corridors and will guide future decisions on walking, biking, and transit connections throughout Lower Paxton Township.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Township sets 2026 leadership and meeting schedule

The Board unanimously organized its 2026 leadership, appointing Pamela Thompson as chair, John O. Campbell as vice chair, Robin Lindsey as secretary, and Catherine Scheib as treasurer. It also approved a 2026 meeting schedule of the first three Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m., excluding election days and holidays.

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