Hanover Borough Council Meeting – 4/23/2025

HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING Hanover Borough Council meetings shall be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Administration Building, 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania. Enter through the Side Alley Door and upstairs to the left. Citizens requiring special accommodations to attend should in person contact the Borough Secretary at 717-637-3877 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. 1.  Call …

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Gettysburg Planning Commission Meeting – 04/21/2025

GETTYSBURG PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm | Borough Council Chambers 1. Convene Meeting 2. Review and Approve Agenda 3. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes A. February 18, 2025, Meeting Minutes – Revised B. March 17, 2025, Meeting Minutes 4. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda 5. Tabled Old Business …

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Emergency preparedness event offered to Adams County businesses and organizations

Gettysburg, PA – First responders will share their expertise with Adams County business owners and employees at the second annual “To The Rescue Starts With You” emergency preparedness event May 1. Destination Gettysburg will bring together officials from Gettysburg Borough police, fire, and parking departments; Adams Regional EMS, and National Park Service law enforcement at the Gettysburg Fire Department. Experts will …

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Report: Visitor spending sets record in Adams County

New data shows that travelers spent $786 million in 2023 Gettysburg, PA –A recently released report through the Pennsylvania Department of Community Development (DCED) showed that spending by out-of-town visitors to Adams County, Pa., set a record in 2023, the most recent year of data available. The study conducted by Tourism Economics on behalf of DCED reported that visitors in …

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Candidate Forum presented by Gettysburg Rising – 4/17/2025

Gettysburg Rising hosted a free candidate forum on April 17th, 2025 at the Gettysburg YMCA so that voters can make informed choices in the May 20, 2025 Primary Election.

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Hanover Borough Finance & Personnel / Council Workshop – 04/16/2025

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 7:00 PM HANOVER BOROUGH FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING Committee meetings of Hanover Borough Finance and Personnel shall be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Administration Building, 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania. 1. Call to Order 1.01 Call Meeting to Order: 7:00 PM 2. Public Comment 2.01 Hear Citizens concerning items presented in the Borough …

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Gettysburg Borough Council Meeting – 04/14/2025

Borough of Gettysburg Council Business Meeting Agenda Monday, April 14, 2025 – 7:00 PM I. Council – Call to Order II. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance III. Welcome and Opening Remarks IV. Announcements An executive session was conducted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Gettysburg immediately following the adjournment of its monthly general business meeting held …

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Gettysburg Storm Water Authority Meeting – 04/14/2025

GETTYSBURG BOROUGH STORM WATER AUTHORITY (GBSWA) BUSINESS MEETING I. GBSWA – Call to Order II. Welcome and Opening Remarks III. Announcements IV. Approval of Agenda, Minutes, and other Business A motion to approve the agenda as presented. A motion to approve all bills and payrolls as presented. A motion to approve the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes. V. Public Comment …

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Carroll Valley Borough Council Meeting – 04/15/2025

BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 – 7:00 P.M. Richard Mathews, Council President, presiding Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call REGULAR MEETING 1. Approval of Minutes: March 11, 2025, Regular Meeting 2. Open to the public a. Citizens wishing to comment will be recognized in the Order of their listing on the Appearance Sheet and are asked to stand up …

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McSherrystown Borough Council Meeting – 04/09/2025

McSherrystown Borough Council General Meeting Agenda Wednesday April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Invocation 4. Attendance Roll Call 5. Approval of March 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes 6. SEK – 2024 Audit Presentation 7. Announcements/Communications a. Mayor/Police Report 8. Public Comment Period 9. New Business a. Approval of hiring part-time public works employee …

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Eisenhower National Historic Site to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of VE Day with Special Tours of Gettysburg National Cemetery

Gettysburg, PA—On May 8-10, Eisenhower National Historic Site will offer special ranger-guided tours of WWII burial sites in Gettysburg National Cemetery to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the end of WWII in Europe. Each program will begin at 5:30 pm at the Taneytown Rd. entrance to the cemetery.   Eighty years ago, Victory in Europe (VE) Day—May 8, …

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Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority Meeting – 04/08/2025

Tuesday April 8, 2025 STORMWATER AUTHORITY MEETING Meetings of the Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority shall be held at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Administration Building, 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania. 1. Call to Order 1.01 Call Meeting to Order: 6:00 PM 1.02 Approval of Minutes: March 13, 2025 2. Public Comment 2.01 Hear Citizens concerning items presented in the Stormwater …

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Gettysburg Foundation Donates $472,376 to Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg, PA – The Gettysburg Foundation has donated $472,376 to Gettysburg National Military Park to support preservation, education and visitor engagement projects. The donation, generated from funds raised through Museum & Visitor Center operations for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2024, underscores the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the visitor experience and supporting the National Park Service’s mission at Gettysburg. “The …

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Destination Gettysburg Annual Meeting 2025

Destination Gettysburg held their annual meeting on March 31st, 2025. In this event they go over everything they accomplished in 2024, and what they hope to accomplish in 2025. Also during this event, Destination Gettysburg awarded the Jim Getty Spirit of Gettysburg Award to Wendy Allen!

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FourCorners Comics & Games Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Hanover with Ribbon Cutting and Free Comic Book Day Festivities

Hanover, PA – FourCorners Comics & Games is thrilled to announce its official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM at 34 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331. This exciting event coincides with Free Comic Book Day, making it a can’t-miss celebration for comic book enthusiasts, gamers, and families alike. What is Free Comic Book Day? Held annually on the first Saturday …

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Local Government Candidate Forum – 04/03/2025

Gettysburg Rising hosted a free candidate forum on April 3rd, 2025 at the Gettysburg YMCA so that voters can make informed choices in the May 20, 2025 Primary Election.

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Destination Gettysburg seeks community input, releases resident sentiment survey

Adams County residents encouraged to participate Gettysburg, PA – Destination Gettysburg is seeking input from Adams County residents through a tourism sentiment survey to help guide the organization into the future. The 11-question, multiple choice survey is designed to gauge residents’ perceptions of the tourism industry as well as the work of Destination Gettysburg, the official destination marketing organization of …

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Hanover Borough Council Meeting – 03/26/2025

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING Committee meetings of Hanover Borough Council shall be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Administration Building, 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania. 1. Call to Order 1.01 Call Meeting to Order: 7:00 PM 1.02 Pledge of Allegiance 1.03 Moment of Silence 1.04 Roll Call 2. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any 3. …

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Sports Chat – 03/25/2025 – Jordan Stafford and Carl Schaller

Jordan Stafford and Carl Schaller from Gettysburg College, join Jeff and Corey on this special episode of Sports Chat!

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Gettysburg Borough Council Work Session – 03/24/2025

Borough of Gettysburg Council Work Session Meeting Agenda Monday, March 25, 2024 – 7:00 PM I. Call to Order President Moon II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon III. Announcements President Moon IV. Special Presentation America 250PA – Adams Commission Wendy Allen Gettysburg Address Recreation Chris Gwinn V. Public Comment (Restricted to items appearing on the agenda – not tabled …

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Gettysburg Borough Council Public Hearing: Liquor License Transfer – 03/24/2025

Borough of Gettysburg Council Public Hearing Agenda: Liquor License Transfer Monday, March 24, 2025 – 6:30 PM I. Council – Call to Order President Moon II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon III. Announcements President Moon The purpose of the special meeting and public hearing is for the Borough Council to receive comments and recommendations of interested individuals residing within …

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Hoffman Homes Earns Outstanding Rating from Charity Navigator

Littlestown, PA – Hoffman Homes is proud to announce that it has received an impressive 96 percent rating from Charity Navigator for the most recent fiscal year, FY 2023. This outstanding score reflects the organization’s strong financial health, operational efficiency, and commitment to governance and transparency. Charity Navigator evaluates charities across key performance indicators, including financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness, …

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New Oxford Area Historical Society Open House 2025

The New Oxford Area Historical Society held their annual meeting and open house on Thursday March 13th. The group celebrated the opening of their new research room and archive facility located at 124 N Peters St. in New Oxford. For membership information visit newoxfordareahistory.org

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Downtown Hanover Welcomes Two New Boutiques: Wren & Bluebird and Wicked Gems

Hanover, PA – Main Street Hanover is thrilled to announce the opening of two vibrant new boutiques in downtown Hanover: Wren & Bluebird Boutique and Wicked Gems Boutique. These unique, locally owned businesses bring fresh energy to the district and represent the continued momentum of downtown revitalization. Wren & Bluebird Boutique (110 Broadway) offers an inspired collection of clothing, accessories, and home décor, carefully …

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Hanover Borough Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting – March 19th, 2025

Committee meetings of Hanover Borough Finance and Personnel shall be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Administration Building, 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania. (Enter through the Side Parking Lot Door). Any person who needs accommodation in order to gain access to or participate in the meetings should call 717-637-3877 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting they desire …

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Open House – Adams Rescue Mission and Agape House/Gettysburg Area Ministerium of Churches

In this special episode of Open House, Will Hudson, the Executive Director of the Adams Rescue Mission, talks with Jeremiah Herbert and Joe Keitt. Jeremiah is the lead Pastor at the Intersection Church as well as the Gettysburg Area Ministerium of Churches, and Joe is from the Adams Rescue Mission. Together, they discuss one of the big problems that plague …

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Discover blooming beauty along the Adams County Blossom Belt

Gettysburg, PA – From the Peach Orchard of the battlefield to the apple trees of the countryside, blossoms paint a breathtaking picture across Gettysburg and Adams County each spring. With the arrival of warmer weather comes renewed energy from visitors to explore not only the history Gettysburg is known for, but a desire to experience spring’s beauty in a tranquil …

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Gettysburg Planning Commission Meeting – 03/17/2025

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Monday, March 17, 2025 at 7:00pm | Borough Council Chambers 1. Convene Meeting 2. Review and Approve Agenda 3. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes A. February 18, 2025, Meeting Minutes 4. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda 5. Tabled Old Business – NONE 6. New Business A. SLD-250001 / Kortney …

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Open House – Adams County Library System

In this episode of Open House, host Raymond Gouker talks with Bob Brown and Kathleen Pratt from the Adams County Library System. Bob and Kathleen talk about their rolls, as well as the many things the library does, besides books. www.adamslibrary.org

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Open House – Team Adams Special Olympics

In this episode of Open House, guest host Yeimi Bautista from Manos Unidas, talks with some members of Team Adams Special Olympics. Vanena Lohuis, Alex Harner and Gerry Lohuis talk about what they do in the Special Olympics, and how it has helped them both in participating and volunteering. https://specialolympicspa.org/

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