Summary of Borough of Hanover Council Meeting Held on May 27, 2026

The following are the highlights of the Borough Council’s meeting held on May 27, 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:

PROCLAMATION FOR AFFIRIMING COMMUNITY SAFETY, TRUST, PRIVACY AND TRANSPARENCY IN THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER: Council Vice-President Rupp presented the proclamation for Affirming Community Safety, Trust, Privacy and Transparency in Hanover Borough.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Approval was granted for the following special events:

• Little Fox Pride Festival on June 28, 2026 at Wirt Park
• July 4^th Celebration for America250 | HANOVER! in Bank Lane on July 4, 2026
• Bring a Friend on July 11, 2026 at Long Arm Reservoir – PA Fish & Boat Commission
• Mason Dixon Bass Anglers on September 5, 2026 at Long Arm Reservoir – PA Fish & Boat Commission
• Oktoberfest on September 12 in Center Square – Main Street Hanover

UNITED STEELWORKERS UNION AGREEMENT: Approval was granted for a side letter agreement with the United Steelworkers Union.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Approval was granted for a tuition reimbursement request for Sergeant Joshua Brady in the amount of $1,025.10.

LEGAL AGREEMENT FOR REMOVAL OF INVASIVE SPECIES AND DRAINAGE OUTFALL RESTORATION: Authorization was granted for the preparation and execution of legal agreements with multiple property owners on Fox Knoll Court for the removal of invasive cattails and restoration of the drainage outfall at Wilson Avenue.

WATER SYSTEM DEDICATION: Approval was granted to accept an Offer of Dedication for the South Heights water system, conditioned on final review of supporting documents by the Borough Solicitor and completion of punch list items.

300 – 300 ½ THIRD STREET: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1466 for the Preliminary / Final Subdivision Plan for 300-300 ½ Third Street.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR HANOVER TROLLEY TRAIL: Approval was granted for a Memorandum of Understanding for Maintenance, Operations, Safety and Management of the Hanover Trolley Trail.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG): Approval was granted to authorize the advertisement and public bidding of the “East Hanover Street. Sidewalk Replacement Project” as funded by CDBG.

BIOSOLIDS TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT: Approval was granted for the extension of  Contract Term 2 with KBS, INC. from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 for biosolids transportation.

AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION No. 1348: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1467, amending Resolution No. 1348, for Collection Procedures and Adopting a Schedule of Attorney Fees to be Added to the Amount Collected as Part of Municipal Claims for Delinquent Water, Sanitary Sewer, Trash, Fines and Assessment Accounts.

AMENDMENTS TO RESOLUTION ALLOWING PARTICIPATION BY TELECOMMUNICATION: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1468 to allow participation by telecommunication.

AMENDMENTS TO RESOLUTION FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1469 for Rules for Public Meetings.

DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Approval was granted for the following for the Downtown Route 94/116/194 Traffic Congestion and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Projects:

1. An increase in the amount of $610,000 to be transferred from Liquid Fuels Reserve to the Liquid Fuels Expense Budget for the project.
2. Award Project Bid to low bidder JVI Group, Inc., in the amount of $1,115,198.20.

ADDITIONAL SEWER RENT FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE: Approval was granted for Ordinance No. 2388 entitled “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 286, Article III, Section 286-16, Additional Sewer Rents for Industrial Wastes, of the Code of the Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania.”

MUNICIBID SALES: Approval was granted for the sale of equipment to high bidders for a total of $55,570.

BOND PARAMETERS DEBT ORDINANCE: Approval was granted for Ordinance No. 2389 and Ordinance No. 2390 authorizing and directing the refunding and reissuance of general obligation debts subject to parameters listed therein.

JUNE 2026 BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

*Public Safety Committee                  Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:30PM

Finance/Personnel Committee            Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:00PM

Hanover Borough Council                  Wednesday, June 24, 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.