Summary of July Borough of Hanover Council Meeting

The following are the highlights of the Borough of Hanover Council meeting held on July 22, 2026. Supporting documents for most items of Council business are available on the Borough website (www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov) under “Agendas and Minutes”.

BOROUGH COUNCIL ACTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CONDOLENCE RESOLUTION FOR COMMISSIONER ROTH: Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill presented a Senatorial Resolution of Condolence for Commissioner Roth.

NATIONAL FARMER’S MARKET WEEK: Mayor Heidi Hormel presented Director of Parks, Recreation and Library Services Matt Purkins with a Mayoral Proclamation naming August 2 – 8, 2026 as National Farmer’s Market Week in the Borough of Hanover.

WAWA FOOD MARKET & FUELING STATION: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1473 for Preliminary / Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan for “301 Eisenhower Drive – Wawa Food Market & Fueling Station”.

EAGLE ROCK RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: Approval was granted for Public Improvement Bond Reduction for Eagle Rock Residential Development Community Water System Extension.

PURCHASING POLICY RESOLUTION: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1474 for Bid Procurement, Contracts and Purchasing Policy to include procurement through Keystone Purchasing Network (KPN).

J.A. MYERS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT: Approval was granted to approve the J.A. Myers Settlement Agreement for Mustang Pointe.

EISENHOWER DRIVE SIGNALIZATION UPGRADE PROJECT: Approval was granted to extend and readvertise the “Eisenhower Drive Signalization Upgrade” Project.

JOINT MUNICIPAL SUPPORT LETTER: Approval was granted for a letter of support for a joint municipal support for county-wide coordination and leadership regarding homelessness and its impacts throughout York County.

SALARY RESOLUTION: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1475 to amend the salary resolution for the Police Lieutenant.

TAKE HOME VEHICLE POLICY: Approval was granted to revise the Employee Take Home Vehicle Policy.

2025 AUDIT: Finance Director James Shelton announced that the 2025 Audit, completed by Clifton Larson Allen, LLP, has been completed and will be available on the Borough’s website on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Bell Dedication on N. Railroad Street on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 11:00AM
• National Night Out at Emory Markle Middle School on 225 Bowman Road on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 5:30PM to 8:00PM

AUGUST 2026 BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

*Shade Tree Commission                                                                     Monday, August 3, 2026 at 9:00AM

*Planning Commission                                                                           Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:30PM

*Public Safety Committee                                                                     Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:30PM

*Library Board of Governors                                                                 Thursday, August 13, 2026 at12:15PM

*Zoning Hearing Board                                                                            Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00PM

*Recreation Board                                                                                     Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5:30PM

Finance/Personnel Committee                                                          Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 7:00PM

Hanover Borough Council                                                                     Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00PM

* Committee Meetings will be canceled if there is no business.

Borough of Hanover Vision Statement

“We envision a thriving, welcoming community appealing to individuals, families and businesses where best-practices shape delivery of exceptional municipal services and citizen engagement. By providing efficient, high-quality services, we support a clean and safe environment, inclusive recreation, and a vibrant, drug-free downtown for all.”

About the Borough of Hanover

The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.