Second Annual Oktoberfest Returns to Downtown Hanover
Hanover, PA — Main Street Hanover is excited to announce the Second Annual Oktoberfest, returning to Downtown Hanover on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as part of September’s 2nd Saturday celebration.Following the success of last year’s inaugural celebration, this year’s Oktoberfest promises an even bigger and more festive experience featuring German-inspired food, live music, local craft beverages, family-friendly activities, and plenty of opportunities to explore Downtown
Borough of Hanover Launches Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Study
Hanover, Pa. – The Borough of Hanover has begun a 12-month Safe Streets for All (SS4A) safety study, with public input serving as a key component of the planning process. The study, funded 75% by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will evaluate transportation safety throughout the Borough and identify potential strategies and improvements related to roadways, pedestrian facilities, and other transportation infrastructure. The Borough has partnered with Dewberry, a national planning and
Summary of Borough of Hanover Council Meeting Held on Wednesday 8.26.26
The following are the highlights of the Borough of Hanover Council meeting held on August 26, 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: POLICE APPOINTMENT: Approval was granted to appoint Kelly Bartos as a Hanover Borough Police Officer; Mayor Hormel administered the Oath of Office. SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS: Approval was granted for the
Town Hall Meeting Announced to Discuss Borough of Hanover Residential Rental Unit Registration Inspection Ordinance
Hanover, Pa. – Borough of Hanover Council President Tim Kress and Borough Manager Margie Lewis have announced a town hall meeting to discuss the addition of inspections to the current Borough of Hanover Residential Rental Unit Registration Ordinance. The town hall will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Borough of Hanover Public Administration Building located at 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA, 17331. The meeting will be a listen-and-learn
Borough of Hanover Seeks Proposals for Municipal Parking Master Plan
HANOVER, PA — The Borough of Hanover, through its Department of Planning & Engineering, is seeking proposals from qualified Engineering, Landscaping and Planning firms to develop a comprehensive Master Plan for all Borough-owned surface parking lots. Proposals are due by October 9, 2026. The initiative is intended to reimagine the Borough’s collection of parking properties as a cohesive, highly functional, and recognizable municipal parking network. Rather than treating each parking lot as an
Borough of Hanover Announces Evening of the Equinox Event
HANOVER, PA — The Borough of Hanover Department of Parks, Recreation and Library Services is pleased to announce Evening of the Equinox, a special fundraiser benefiting Guthrie Memorial Library—Hanover’s Public Library. The event will be held Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the historic Warehime-Myers Mansion, 305 Baltimore Street, Hanover. Guests are invited to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with an elegant evening of music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and conversation with fellow
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Two Grant Opportunities Now Available to Help York County Businesses Invest, Improve, and Grow
Hanover, PA — Small businesses and nonprofit organizations across York County have two exciting funding opportunities available this summer to support business growth, property improvements, and community revitalization.The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center Grant Program and the York County Trail Towns Façade Grant Program are now accepting applications, offering thousands of dollars in funding to help eligible businesses strengthen operations, enhance customer experiences, and invest in their
