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Solar Rules and Equipment Purchases Approved

North HuntingdonApr 15, 20262 min read

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The Board adopted new zoning regulations for solar energy systems and approved major equipment purchases, including a $136,000 excavator, a $32,495 trailer, and a $44,450 DARE vehicle funded through opioid funds.

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What this means

Residents will see new local rules governing solar energy systems. The Township is also investing in public works equipment and approved an amendment to the 2026 budget. The Board renewed its towing contract for five years and approved donating a police vehicle to the Diocese of Greensburg Police Department, with the donation passing 5–2.

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Adopted Ordinance No. 2319, adding zoning regulations for solar energy systems.
Approved a 2026 budget amendment through Resolution No. 110.
Approved the purchase of a 2026 CX 90 excavator for $136,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund.
Approved the purchase of a 2026 Behnke trailer for $32,495 from the Capital Reserve Fund.
Approved the purchase of a 2026 Jeep Gladiator Sport for $44,450 for the DARE Program, funded through opioid funds.
Renewed the towing contract with Lenhart’s Service Center for five years, through April 15, 2031.
Approved donating Police Car 3 to the Diocese of Greensburg Police Department by a 5–2 vote.
Appointed Commissioners McGhee to the Trolley Line Trail Study Committee and Zona, Haigis, and Atwood to the Fire Service Feasibility Study Committee.
Approved a boundary line revision and minor lot consolidation for the Mae Sonshine Subdivision along Reed Street.
Approved dedicating Cornwall Drive, Bedford Road, and Windsor Road in Willow Estates II for public use.
Approved advertising an ordinance changing zoning-enforcement provisions, including seven- and fifteen-day time periods.
The minutes list a motion to return Strawpump Volunteer Fire Department’s first-due district; the vote outcome is unavailable in the provided excerpt.

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