SUMMARY OF BOROUGH OF HANOVER COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 25, 2025

Hanover, Pa., -- The following are the highlights of the Borough Council’s meeting held on November 25, 2025. 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:

APPOINTMENT OF JOESEPH CAMPO: Approval was granted to appoint Joseph Campo to the position of Police Seargent, effective December 22, 2025.

EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS/CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION: President Reichart presented the following individuals with service awards/certificates of appreciation:

Name                                       Department                             Hire Date        Years of Service

*Kevin H. Starner                   Public Works                           6/11/1973        52

*Jeffrey L. Klinedinst             Public Works                           8/25/1975        50

Vickie A. Roberts                    Police Dept.                            1/2/1985          40

Dorothy C. Felix                     Administration                        5/20/1985        40

Charles E Amspacher             Fire Dept.                                5/22/1995        30

Lori A. Musselman                 Public Works/Admin.             10/30/1995      30

*Philip M. Brady                    Public Works                           12/4/1995        30

Employee not present at meeting.

ADVERTISEMENT OF 2026 BUDGET: Approval was granted to advertise the 2026 Budget for public inspection.

PRELIMINARY/FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN CONDITIONAL APPROVAL: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1451 for Preliminary / Final Subdivision Plan Conditional Approval for All Saints Episcopal Church, 890 McCosh Street, Hanover.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE: Approval was granted to accept the recommended work product of the Planning Commission, comprised of their specific amendments to the Hanover Borough Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map and to authorize the Solicitor and staff to collaborate to provide all required legal notices, postings and scheduling for a future public hearing.

RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND: Approval was granted to release a performance bond in the amount of $21,524.45 for 460/470 High Street.

LOCAL SHARE ACCOUNT (LSA) GRANT APPLICATION: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1452 to apply for an LSA Grant in the amount of up to $300,000 for the purchase and installation of a new emergency generator for the Public Safety Facility at 44 Frederick Street.

2026 MAIN STREET HANOVER ANNUAL ALLOCATION AND 2026 HANOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ANNUAL ALLOCATION: Approval was granted for legal advertisement for ordinance designating $40,000 allocation for Main Street Hanover and $30,000 for Hanover Economic Development Corporation.

HANOVER AREA FIRE AND RESCUE COMMISSION: Council tabled a motion to provide notice of intent to withdraw from the Commission. Finance Director Shelton summarized a financial overview of the Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission proposed budget and how it could affect Hanover Borough taxpayers.

DECEMBER BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

*Public Safety Committee                              Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30PM

*Public Works & Facilities Committee           Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00PM

Finance/Personnel Committee                        Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00PM

Hanover Borough Council                              TUESDAY, December 23, 2025 at 7:00PM

* Committee Meetings will be cancelled 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.”

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.