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Aug 21, 2026

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Borough Approves New Emergency Alert System

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Council Starts Data Center Zoning Review

Council unanimously directed the Planning Commission to recommend zoning changes for potential data centers, establishing guidelines before any proposal is submitted. The Oak Street Bridge repair is scheduled to begin July 15 and be completed by July 29 at the latest, while the lap pool will require an estimated $168,995 repair and resurfacing project after the season.

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Briefing

Jun 30, 2026

Council Extends 2027 Trash Service Contract

Council unanimously approved a final one-year extension of the borough’s 2027 trash-services contract with Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Members also approved moving forward with construction-inspection consultant negotiations for the Market Square Improvement Project.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Borough Approves New Pickleball Court Lines

Council unanimously approved painting tennis and pickleball lines on all four lower tennis courts, at a cost not exceeding $1,000 and pending approval from the Manheim Central School District.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council backs pedestrian safety grant

The Borough Council unanimously approved applying for a CDBG grant for Adele Avenue turnaround and pedestrian improvements. If awarded, the grant would cover 90% of the project, with the Borough using liquid fuels money for the remainder; the project would improve access to the covered bridge, vehicle turnarounds, and stormwater management.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council Approves New Fire Access Requirements

Borough Council unanimously approved Ordinance 698, establishing rapid-entry key box requirements under the Construction Code. Council also approved a $4,000 allocation for grading and seeding near the lap pool and authorized advertising for a hearing on a grant application aimed at separating pedestrians from traffic near the Adele Avenue turnaround.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council Advances Rapid-Entry Key Box Rules

Council unanimously approved advertising draft Ordinance 698, which would add rapid-entry key box requirements to the borough’s construction codes. Members also approved $23,977.80 for Shearer’s Mill Bridge repairs and a $1,241 increase to the Miller Drive drainage project, with all recorded votes passing 6-0.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Borough Awards Bridge and Paving Contracts

Council unanimously approved contracts totaling $288,742.59 for the South Oak Street Bridge repair and various borough paving projects: $58,660.30 to CriLon Corporation and $230,082.29 to Pennsy Supply, Inc.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Council advances Market Square and drainage projects

Council unanimously authorized a federal highway reimbursement agreement and traffic-signal approvals tied to the Market Square Improvement Project, and approved a $151,898.40 payment for the Miller Drive Drainage Improvement Project.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council Approves New Borough Policies and Events

Council unanimously approved an educational assistance policy, ratified an emotional support animal policy, authorized a May 25 VFW parade, and approved the Keys in the Park piano project. It also approved $282,695.81 in bills, including $205,513.95 from the General Fund, $72,357.26 from the Capital Fund, and $4,824.60 in ratified payments.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Borough Advances South Oak Street Bridge Repairs

Council unanimously approved a $23,790.15 payment for South Oak Street Bridge repairs and authorized bidding for the remaining work. The bridge has reopened after one beam was repaired, but the minutes do not say whether additional repairs will require another closure.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council approves new borough building work

Council unanimously approved $126,607.50 for construction work on the new Borough building. It also approved $12,790 for a Police Department entry-system upgrade and $27,595 for park and police/EMS basin maintenance.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Borough Advances 2026 Street Paving Projects

Council unanimously authorized Lancaster Civil Engineering to advertise bids for 2026 repairs and repaving on seven streets and alleys, with geotextile fabric required for Laurel Street and Hershey Drive listed as an alternate.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Borough Approves New Emergency Alert System

Council unanimously approved moving to Civic Plus for resident notifications and public safety communications, increasing annual costs by $1,500. Borough staff said the system could reach residents through social media, compared with 441 current Savvy Citizen subscribers.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Approves EMS Cost-Sharing Agreement

Council unanimously approved an EMS cost-sharing agreement and LifeLion lease, with the move-in date still pending. Members also approved 29 annual appointments and resolutions, including reaffirming the 2026 fee schedule, and authorized payment of $184,052.17 in ratified bills.

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