Summary of Borough of Hanover Council Meeting Held on October 28, 2026

The following are the highlights of the Borough of Hanover Council meeting held on October 28, 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:

KINDNESS WEEK WORLDWIDE PROCLAMATION: Mayor Hormel presented a mayoral proclamation making “Kindness Week Worldwide” effective in the Borough of Hanover from November 7 – 14, 2026.

AFSCME (BLUE) GRIEVANCE: Approval was granted for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hanover Borough and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) for Grievance #13-3624-60019.

SPCA ANNUAL AGREEMENT: Approval was granted for the 2027 Animal Care and Housing Agreement.

WATER SUPPLY SUSTAINABILITY POLICY – AGREEMENT- Approval was granted to execute a Water Supply Capacity Agreement, in accordance with Resolution No. 1447 of 2025, for “Wawa Food Market & Fueling Station” (Hanover Borough), 1 Commercial Service Connection.

HANOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (HEDC) RATIFICATION OF PAYMENTS – Approval was granted to ratify the 2026 payments made to HEDC by the Borough of Hanover based on the execution of required goals accomplished by HEDC in the 2026 calendar year.

COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM (LSA GRANT): Approval was granted for a supplement to KPN Contract C0000915456, in the amount of $25,820.77, for modifications to the AV Equipment Scope.

319 WILSON AVENUE – FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT: Approval was granted for the Revised Final Subdivision/Land Development Plan, Including Various Modification Requests.

495 EISENHOWER DRIVE (WALMART #2023-0251) – LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN TIME EXTENSION: Approval was granted for an extension to the municipal plan review / action period, by sixty (60) days, pursuant to Section 508 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC).

EISENHOWER DRIVE EXTENSION – RESOLUTIONS FOR REIMBURSEMENT: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1484 for reimbursement of eligible costs related to Sanitary Sewer System impacts associated with PennDOT Eisenhower Extension Project; and approval was granted for Resolution No. 1485 for reimbursement of eligible costs related to Water System impacts associated with PennDOT Eisenhower Extension Project.

RESIDENTIAL RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION ORDINANCE: Approval was granted to advertise the Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance as amended for approval by Council in November.

EISENHOWER DRIVE SIGNALIZATION UPGRADE PROJECT: Approval was granted to approve the bid award for the Eisenhower Drive Signalization Upgrade project to Herr Signal & Lighting Co., Inc.

FIRE COMMISSION BUDGET: Approval was granted to approve the 2027 Fire Commission Budget.

NOVEMBER 2026 BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

*Shade Tree Commission on  Monday, November 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM

*Governance and Policy Committee on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM

*Planning Commission on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM

*Public Works, Facilities & Enhancement Committee on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM

*Library Board of Governors on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 12:15 PM

*Stormwater Authority on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM

*Water/Sewer Committee on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM

*Recreation Board on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Finance/Personnel Committee on November 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Hanover Borough Council on TUESDAY, November 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM

* 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.