Borough of Hanover Council to Swear In Joseph J. Bunty, Jr. as Chief of Police
Following the unanimous approval of the Borough Council at its January meeting appointing Lieutenant Joseph J. Bunty, Jr. as Acting Chief of Police, the Borough of Hanover is pleased to announce that Lieutenant Bunty will be formally sworn in as Chief of Police at the Borough Council meeting on February 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Public Administration Building, 33 Frederick Street, Hanover. Lieutenant Bunty joined the Hanover Borough Police Department in May 1999 and was
Main Street Hanover Nominates Hanover Borough Public Works Department for Community Partner Award
Hanover, PA — Main Street Hanover is proud to nominate the Hanover Borough Public Works Department for a Community Partner Award through Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, recognizing the Department’s longstanding commitment to downtown beautification, collaboration, and community pride.For years, the Hanover Borough Public Works Department has been an essential partner in maintaining and enhancing the heart of downtown Hanover. Their involvement spans multiple ongoing projects and seasonal initiatives that
SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS OF BOROUGH OF HANOVER COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 28, 2026
The following are the highlights of the Borough Council’s meeting held on January 28, 2026. Supporting documents on most items of Council business are available on the Borough website (www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov) under “Agendas and Minutes”. BOROUGH COUNCIL ACTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION: Mayor Hormel presented Certificates of Appreciation upon their retirements to the following members of the Hanover Borough Police Department: Jason Byers, Charles Clark, Chad Martin and
Residential Rental Unit Registration Informational Sessions Rescheduled Due to Impending Snow
Hanover, Pa. – In light of the impending winter storm, the Borough of Hanover Department of Code Enforcement has RESCHEDULED its two, free informational sessions and added an additional session about the Residential Rental Registration renewal process. The sessions will now be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. In addition, another session, geared toward landlords with multiple properties, will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. All
BOROUGH OF HANOVER DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY IN ADVANCE OF WINTER STORM
Hanover, Pa. – By the authority of the Borough Manager, the Borough of Hanover has declared a Snow Emergency, effective 6:00PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026 until further notice. All vehicles must be removed from designated snow emergency routes by 6:00PM on Saturday. These routes include: SR 94 (Baltimore Street / Carlisle Street), SR 194 (Broadway / Frederick Street), SR 116 (York Street / High Street), all Center Square quadrants, Eisenhower Drive, and the posted secondary routes of Ruth Avenue
Borough of Hanover to Host Informational Sessions on Residential Rental Unit Registration Renewal
Hanover, Pa. – The Borough of Hanover Department of Code Enforcement will host two free informational sessions to assist landlords with the residential rental registration renewal process on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Both sessions will be held at the Guthrie Memorial Library, Bare Center (lower level). Effective January 1, 2026, the Borough of Hanover’s Residential Rental Unit Registration process is fully electronic. These sessions are intended for all Borough
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