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
Borough of Hanover Parks & Recreation Announces Bus Trip to 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show
Hanover, PA — The Borough of Hanover Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce a Spring 2026 bus trip to the renowned PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. The cost of the trip is $95 per person, which includes round-trip bus transportation, admission to the Flower Show, and driver gratuity. Tickets must be purchased no later than February 12, 2026. The bus will depart from the Hanover Market House, located at
Borough of Hanover Announces Upcoming Construction Activity Along Wilson Avenue
Hanover, Pa. – The Borough of Hanover advises residents and commuters to prepare for increased construction activity in the area behind the former Rite Aid store along Wilson Avenue. Construction is expected to continue through late May 2026. Three major infrastructure and evaluation projects will be underway simultaneously: Slagle Run Restoration ProjectCrews are mobilizing for the Slagle Run Stream and Floodplain Restoration Project, which is designed to improve environmental conditions and reduce
Hanover Market House Announces 2026 Annual Vendors and Events
Hanover, Pa. – The Hanover Market House, Hanover’s original farmers market, is pleased to announce its annual vendors for the 2026 season. Located at 210 East Chestnut Street in Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, the Market is open year-round every Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with extended hours on select Saturdays for special events. The 2026 calendar of events includes:BBQ & Brews* – June 13Oktoberfest* – September 12Touch-a-Truck – October 10Trick-or-Treat in the Market – October
2026 Hometown Hero Banners Now Displayed in Downtown Hanover
Hanover, PA — Main Street Hanover is proud to announce that the 2026 Hometown Hero Banners are now on display throughout downtown Hanover, honoring local men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and National Guard.This beloved program would not be possible without the continued partnership of the Borough of Hanover Public Works Department, which assists with hanging, repairing, and removing the banners each year. Their dedication ensures the program remains
NEW MAYOR SWORN IN AT BOROUGH OF HANOVER REORGANIZATION MEETING
Hanover, Pa. – Newly elected Mayor Heidi Hormel, along with three newly elected, two incumbent Council members and returning tax collector were sworn in during the Borough of Hanover’s biannual reorganization meeting held Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Public Administration Building in Hanover. A lifelong Hanover resident, Hormel previously served as a Council member from 2006 to 2014 and is the daughter of longtime Hanover resident and former Mayor Maggie Hormel, who served from 1993 to 2007. Mayor
