Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium celebrated its 50th anniversary with the unveiling of a brand-new mural and a ceremonial ribbon cutting. This vibrant 28-foot mural was designed by artist Michael Allison of Hollidaysburg, Pa., and brought to life by more than 200 community volunteers. The artwork captures Mister Ed’s whimsical spirit and rich 50-year history, with a special tribute to founders “Mister Ed” and Pat Gotwalt. The project was spearheaded by third-generation owners Isaac and Nicole Bucher.
Mr. Eds Ribbon Cutting – 05/20/2025
Hanover Borough Council Meeting – 05/28/2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
Committee meetings of Hanover Borough Council shall be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Administration
Building, 33 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. Public Comment
3.01 Hear Citizens: concerning items presented in the Council Agenda
4. Proclamation – Mayor Whitman
4.01 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
5. Consent Agenda_____________________________________________________________________
5.01 Approve Minutes: Council Meeting April 23, 2025
5.02 Finance Reports:
a. Approve Bills for Payment
b. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
c. Accept Report of Monthly Investments
5.03 Approve Appointment to Shade Tree Commission:
a. Thomas Werner, to fulfill an unexpired term from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027
5. Consent Agenda, continued
5.04 Approve Special Events:
a. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Friday, August 8, 2025, new route and new location at Moul Field
b. Trick or Treat night, Tuesday, October 28, 2025
c. Halloween Parade, Thursday, October 30, 2025
5.05 Disposition of Records:
a. Approve Resolution No. 1438 according to Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Municipal
Records Manual
5.06 Janitorial Services for 33 Frederick Street Bid Award
a. Award Bid to Lowest Successful Bidder, Coverall Cleaning, Lancaster, PA, as per bid
specifications, in the amounts of:
Monthly Annually
Year one (6/1/25 – 5/31/26) $3,533.00 $42,396.00
Year two (6/1/26 – 5/31/27) $3,603.67 $43,244.00
Year three (6/1/27 – 5/31/28) $3,676.08 $44,113.00
5.07 Accept Time Extension for Plan Review and Approval from Hemenway Partners Limited Partnership for
Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan:
a. Centennial Court Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan extension of time until
July 31, 2025
5.08 Centennial Court Plan Approval
a. Approve Resolution No. 1440 for approval of Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development
Plan for the consolidation of lots and the construction of eight (8) Garden Court Apartment units
with site improvements
5.09 Police Certified Hiring List
a. Direct Civil Service Commission to certify hiring list for police officers
5.10 Approve AFSCME Blue Side Letter Agreement
a. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Repayment Terms
5.11 319 Wilson Avenue Conditional Use Application
a. Acknowledge confirmation from applicant North Ridge Associates of agreement for extension of time
until June 18, 2025 for the continuance of the Conditional Use Public Hearing at 6:00 PM in the
Hanover Borough Council Chambers
5.12 Approve Sewer Credit Requests: One time only, for leaks that did not enter the sewer system and have since
been repaired:
a. 126 High Street in the amount of $598.36
b. 244 Locust Street in the amount of $186.02
5.13 Employee Ethics Policy
a. Approve addendum to Employee Handbook
5.14 Approve Resolution No. 1439 Amendment to Salary Resolution
a. Library, Wastewater and Facilities positions
5.15 PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
a. Approve Water Supply Permit Renewal, Option No. 2 (long term biological monitoring study), per
05/19/2025 memo from Department of Planning & Engineering
6. Finance and Personnel Committee (Mr. Kress)
6.01 Baer Avenue Park Pavilion:
a. Approve Resolution No. 1441 for the PPCF (People, Parks and Community Foundation) no-match
Grant for the Baer Avenue pavilion
b. Motion to approve the proposed fundraising solicitation letter and to authorize its distribution by
Borough Council members to local businesses, organizations, and community members
7. Additional Public Comment
7.01 Hear Citizens: concerning all other items relating to Hanover Borough Council
8. Announcements
9. Adjournment
Gettysburg Borough Council Work Session – 05/27/2025
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – 7:00 PM
I. Call to Order President Moon
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon
III. Announcements President Moon
An executive session of the Borough Council was conducted immediately following the
adjournment of the May 12, 2025 Borough Council General Business Meeting, consistent with
section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act.
An executive session will be conducted by the Borough Council immediately following the
adjournment of this evening’s monthly work session meeting of the Council consistent with
sections 708(a)(1) and 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act for the following purposes: (1) to provide
information and to discuss matters involving the employment, the terms and conditions of
employment, and the evaluation and performance of current Borough employees; and (2) to
review and discuss matters of Borough business which, if conducted in public, could lead to
the disclosure of information or matters of confidentiality protected by law.
IV. Special Presentation
Gettysburg Municipal Authority (GMA) Updates Mark Guise
Hazardous Waste Project English
V. Public Comment (Restricted to items appearing on the agenda – not tabled items)
VI. Current and Old Business
(31) Chapter 15 Parking Amendments Fissel / Gable
(9) PBS 2019-09 Gettysburg Welcome Center Gable / Sellers
• Construction and Management
VII. New Business
(26) Gettysburg Gateway Connectivity Project Gable / Sellers
• Design Elements
(3) PBS 2023-01 Comprehensive Rezoning Whitmore
Charters of Freedom Plaza (America 250PA) Gable / Sellers
VIII. Public Comment (Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda)
IX. Adjournment
X. Executive Session
2025 Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
The Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony are presented by The Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission
Honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice at the 158th Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Gettysburg. Presented by Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission the Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 26th, 2025 @ 2pm.
This year’s Grand Marshall for the 158th Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade Diana Henry, Commandant of the Marine Corp League for the State of Pennsylvania.
Diana was born and raised in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She enlisted in the Marine Corps delayed entry program the summer of her junior year of high school and shipped to Parris Island in the fall of 1984 after graduation. After boot camp, she attended Basic Electricity and Electronics School and Aircraft Electrical School in Millington, Tennessee, before attending her C130 training school in El Toro, California. All to prepare to be an Aviation Electrician on C130’s stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. After 4 years in the Marine Corps, Diana returned to Gettysburg where she attended York Technical Institute and earned an Associates Degree in Electronics. Upon graduation, she was hired by industrial automation company, Red Lion Controls as a Technical Writer, where she remained for 32 years.
While employed at Red Lion, in 1995 Diana joined the Marine Corp League Gettysburg Battlefield Detachment. During her time with the detachment, she served in many officer positions to include Adjutant, Commandant, and Paymaster. Seven years ago, she began her journey of offices at a state level, holding the offices of Jr. Vice, Sr. Vice and is currently finishing her second year as Commandant for the state of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Robert J. Dalessandro will be the Keynote Speaker at the ceremony following the parade. Mr. Dalessandro is Acting Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission.
Robert “Rob” Dalessandro is an American historian and author who has written and presented extensively on the American Expeditionary Forces contributions during the First World War.
Dalessandro is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army and the Deputy Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission. He is former Director of the United States Army Center of Military History at Fort Lesley J McNair, Washington, D.C. He frequently leads battlefield tours to sites in the United States, France and Italy.
Dalessandro graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in History in 1980. His graduated Studies included work at the College of William and Mary, the U.S. Army War College and George Washington University. He holds Masters of Arts degrees in History, Strategic Studies, and Museum Science.
Dalessandro has had a vide variety of Army leadership and staff assignments including time as a platoon leader, command at company, depot and battalion level and staff assignments at echelons of command ranging from battalion through Department of the Army level.
He formally served as the Chairman of the United States World War One Centennial Commission. He assumed those duties following the death of former Congressman Ike Skelton. He was appointed to the commissions by the House Minority Leader, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi of California.
Dalessandro is widely published on the lifeways and material culture of the American Soldier in the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. He is co-author of the Organization and Insignia of the American Expeditionary Forces, 1917-1923, editor of the Army Officer’s guide, co-author of Willing Patriots: Men of Color in the First World War, Contributions of African American Soldiers and the American Lions: the 332nd Infantry Regiment in Italy in World War I, Over There: America in the Great War, and editor of World War I Remembered, the official National Park Service History of World War One.
His Book, Organization and Insignia of the American Expeditionary Forces, 1917-1923 received the Army Historical Foundation award for excellence in writing.
Hanover Memorial Day Parade 2025
Gather to watch the Memorial Day Parade through downtown Hanover to honor and show your support for our Veterans and Departed Comrades. The parade starts at 8:30 AM on Monday May 26th.
South Mountain Partnership 2025 Spring Partnership Meeting
The South Mountain Partnership held a meeting in which all partners and interested parties were invited to come together and build relationships and collaborations across the region. This meeting was held on May 16th, 2025 at Oakside Community Park in Biglerville.
For more information visit:
southmountainpartnership.org
Open House – Karen Tavenner
In this episode of Open House, Ray sits down with Karen Tavenner, a dedicated Realtor with RE/MAX Quality Services. Karen shares insights into her role in real estate, offers valuable advice for both first-time homebuyers and those who’ve been searching for a while, and discusses how she stays actively involved in her community.
Open House – Music, Gettysburg
In this special episode of Open House, guest host Kathleen Pratt sits down with Mark Oldenburg, Chair of Music, Gettysburg. Mark highlights the many ways Music, Gettysburg enriches our community—through inspiring performances, meaningful partnerships, and a commitment to the arts. As a vital cultural asset, Music, Gettysburg plays a key role in helping our area remain a safe, vibrant, and thriving place to live.
Hanover Borough Finance & Personnel / Council Workshop – 5/21/2025
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, 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania (enter through the side door and proceed up the stairs and to the left to Council Chambers). 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 to attend.
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 Finance and Personnel Agenda
3. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any
4. Presentations
5. Interviews
5.01 Interview Citizens Who Have Submitted Interest Forms to fulfill one vacancy on Shade Tree Commission: a. Debbie Seibert
b. Tom Werner
5.02 Recommend the Following Appointment to the Shade Tree Commission for Council Approval:
a. To fulfill unexpired term from Term July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027: ___________
6. Consent Agenda
6.01 Minutes: Approve Minutes of April 16, 2025
6.02 Finance Reports:
a. Approve Bills for Payment
b. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
c. Accept Report of Monthly investments
6.03 Approve Special Events:
a. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Friday, August 8, 2025, new route and new location at Moul Field
b. Trick or Treat night, Tuesday, October 28, 2025
c. Halloween Parade, Thursday, October 30, 2025
6.04 Disposition of Records
a. Approve Resolution according to Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Municipal Records Manual
6.05 Accept Time Extension for Plan Review and Approval from Hemenway Partners Limited Partnership for Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan:
a. Centennial Court Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan extension of time until July 31, 2025
6.06 Janitorial Services for 33 Frederick Street Administration Building
a. Recommend Bid Award to Lowest Successful Bidder Coverall Cleaning, Lancaster, PA, as per bid specifications, in the amounts of:
Monthly Annually
Year one (6/1/25 – 5/31/26) $3,533.00 $42,396.00
Year two (6/1/26 – 5/31/27) $3,603.67 $43,244.00
Year three (6/1/27 – 5/31/28) $3,676.08 $44,113.00
6.07 Police Certified Hiring List
a. Direct Civil Service Commission to certify hiring list for police officers
6.08 Approve AFSCME Blue Side Letter Agreement
a. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Repayment Terms
6.09 319 Wilson Avenue Conditional Use Application
a. Acknowledge confirmation from applicant North Ridge Associates of agreement for extension of time until June 18, 2025 for the continuance of the Conditional Use Public Hearing at 6:00 PM in the Hanover Borough Council Chambers
6.10 Approve Sewer Credit Requests: One time only, for leaks that did not enter the sewer system and have since been repaired:
a. 126 High Street in the amount of $598.36
b. 244 Locust Street in the amount of $186.02
7. Governance and Policy Committee
7.01 Employee Ethics Policy
a. Approve addendum to Employee Handbook
7.02 Stop-and-Go Legislative Taskforce
a. Recommend letter of support for Representative Kate Klunk’s initiative regarding Section 218 of Act 49 of 2023
8. Planning Commission
8.01 Centennial Court Plan Approval
a. Approve Resolution for approval of Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan for the consolidation of lots and the construction of eight (8) Garden Court Apartment units with site improvements.
9. Department of Water Resources
9.01 PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
a. Approve Water Supply Permit Renewal, Option No. 2 (long term biological monitoring study), per 05/19/2025 memo from Department of Planning & Engineering.
10. Finance, Personnel and Administration
10.01 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility Project (bid opening 5/21/25)
a. Motion to award the bid for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility Project to the lowest successful bidder, ____________ , in the amount of $____________, subject to review by the Borough Solicitor and Borough Engineer.
10.02 Approve Amendment to Salary Resolution
a. Library, Wastewater and Facilities positions
11. Reports of Council Members, Council Committees and Other Public Bodies
12. Management Reports
13. Correspondence and Information
14. Additional Public Comment
14.01 Hear Citizens concerning all other items relating to the Finance and Personnel Committee
15. Announcements, if any
16. Adjournment
Open House – Gettysburg & Biglerville Garden Clubs
In this episode of Open House, guest host Kathleen Pratt welcomes members of both the Gettysburg and Biglerville Garden Clubs. Maryan Daniels, President of the Gettysburg Garden Club, shares the rich history of the organization and the many ways they contribute to keeping Gettysburg beautiful. Chris Stoken, Vice President of the Biglerville Garden Club, discusses their club’s mission, its strong connection with their sister club in Gettysburg, and their impactful scholarship program.
Gettysburg Planning Commission Meeting – 05/19/2025
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm | Borough Council Chambers
1. Convene Meeting
2. Review and Approve Agenda
3. Review and Approve Meeting Minutes
A. April 21, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
B. May 5, 2025, Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes
4. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
5. Tabled Old Business – NONE
6. New Business
A. SLD-250003 / Gettysburg Station / 108 North Stratton Street
Review and discussion of comments from the Borough Engineer and Director of
Planning, Zoning, and Code Enforcement, and comments from the Adams County
Office of Planning and Development.
B. ZHB-250002 / Asim Kiani / 100 Buford Avenue
Recommendation to the Zoning Hearing Board regarding a request for a Special
Exception to permit a convenience store land-use at 100 Buford Avenue, parcel
16006-0070-000, zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential District.
7. Announcements
A. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025,
at 7:00 p.m.
8. Additional Comments from Planning Commission Members
9. Public Comment
10. Adjourn
Open House – Adams County Office for Aging
In this episode of Open House, special guest host Kathleen Pratt sits down with Lynn Deardorff, Executive Director of the Adams County Office for Aging, and Andy Winebrenner, Community Services Director. Lynn and Andy share insights into the vital programs and services the Office for Aging offers to support the well-being of our community and its residents.
“The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. (ACOFA) is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to assisting and advocating for Adams County residents age 60 and over. Our mission is to help people maintain independence and dignity within their own homes and communities for as long as possible.” – https://acofa.org/
For Gettysburg High graduate, family is vital part of her college basketball success
By STEVE HEISER
Family and basketball have remained the two unswerving constants in Anne Bair’s young life.
No matter where she traveled, she could rely on those two pillars to hold her up through every high and low.
Her journey started in Gettysburg, her famous hometown, known worldwide as the site of the battle that was turning point of the American Civil War. It was there that Bair grew up and gained local fame as one of the greatest athletes in the history of Gettysburg High School athletics.
It continued in the city that never sleeps, where she started her promising NCAA Division I college career at Manhattan University in the Bronx.
After two years at Manhattan, Bair decided she needed a new challenge and transferred to Colgate University, another D-I program located in New York state. Culturally, however, Colgate, which is nestled in the scenic Chenango Valley in the heart of the state, can seem worlds away from Manhattan.
Despite the culture shock, Bair enjoyed great success in her junior season at Colgate, but she also endured great uncertainty. Near the end of the season, the coach who convinced her to come to Colgate left for another job opportunity, leaving Bair with a decision to make — transfer again or remain a Raider.
Ultimately, after meeting with Colgate’s new coach, Bair recently opted to remain with the Patriot League contender. With that decision made, she can now focus on a senior season that she hopes will end in a serious postseason run.
Her senior season at Colgate, however, almost certainly won’t mark the end of Bair’s basketball love affair. After graduation, she’s seriously contemplating a pro playing career overseas, which could be followed by a stint in coaching, which has become the Bair family business.
And business has been very, very good.
“Ballin’ since birth:” Anne was born into a family where her father, Jeff, became a highly successful AAU and high school coach.
Her two older siblings also became standout players and coaches. Sean was 13 and Ellen was 9 when Anne was born, so it’s not surprising that Anne said she’s been “ballin since birth.”
She tagged along with her parents to her siblings’ games, learning the intricacies of the sport from an early age.
“My mom (Sarah) always jokes that as soon as I was born, the next week I was in a gym,” Anne said.
Despite her family’s large hoops legacy, Anne said she never felt any undue pressure to compete in the sport.
“I wanted to play because my dad was a coach, and my siblings played. But I also played soccer and did track in high school and cross country in high school. But I never felt like I had to be all-in for basketball when I was 6 years old — not at all. But as soon as I got a basketball in my hands, it was like this is what I want to do.”
It quickly became apparent that she did it very well.
“She always had a love for learning the game of basketball and why things are going on,” her father said. “Going to Sean’s games and Ellen’s games, she was always very inquisitive. When she got toward middle school, I knew she was going to have a really high basketball IQ and that can overcome a lot of deficiencies.”
With her father as her head coach, the playmaking guard finished her high school career at Gettysburg with 1,476 points and set the school’s all-time assist record, earning first-team all-state honors as a junior and senior. The Warriors were 94-19 during her four-year tenure as a starter and she led Gettysburg to PIAA District 3 Class 5-A titles as a sophomore and a senior.
“The most important thing she’s always done is make everyone around her better,” Jeff said. “She makes the game easier for everyone else.”
Winning those district crowns with her father created some lasting and special memories for Anne.
“Those were incredible days, nights and weeks. They were so awesome,” Anne said.
“I am extremely grateful for everything that he has brought to my life, especially on the basketball side of things. He’s taught me so much on the nuances of basketball and having a great basketball IQ, while also just being a great leader and teammate. He has coached me in the driveway since I was about 3, coached me in AAU since third or fourth grade and obviously coached me in high school. He pushed me, but he knew how to get the most out of me.”
On to college: Given her high school credentials, it’s not surprising that colleges would come calling for her services.
The 5-foot, 8-inch standout eventually chose Manhattan, where she appeared in all 33 games in her first season while starting in 10, including the final nine games of the season. She averaged 1.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
Her production increased sharply in her sophomore season for Jaspers, when she started 26 of 27 games and led the team by averaging 36.1 minutes per game. She ended her sophomore season averaging 9.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals per contest.
Bair was enjoying her time at Manhattan, and she had nothing but good things to say about the coaches and players there, but she still wanted to check out her other options.
After about nine visits, she decided that Colgate was going to be the next stop on her playing career. She said it was the best fit for her academically and athletically.
“It really checked all the boxes for me,” she said.
Colgate, she believed, offered her a great chance to win and play immediately, while also giving the psychology major a world-class education.
She was not disappointed.
The Raiders finished the 2024-2025 season with the most wins in program history, finishing 23-10, including a 13-5 record in the Patriot League. They also got a berth in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament. Shortly before that WNIT game, however, Anne learned that Colgate’s head coach, Ganiyat Adeduntan, was going to take the same position at George Washington.
“Hearing the news of her leaving was hard … but I understand that at certain moments you have to make decisions that are right for you. But she was awesome.”
Anne, however, was committed to first talking with Colgate’s new head coach before making any decisions about her playing future. By mid-April, Colgate hired Shannon Bush, who had nearly two decades of D-I coaching experience.
Anne liked what she heard from Bush and quickly decided to stay at Colgate.
“Colgate is such a great place and such a great community,” Anne said. “I believe in our teammates that are returning and what we can do next year and was very confident that I wanted to stay. The deciding factor was when I was able to talk with Coach Shann and see her vision and share all of her experiences with really great guards and what she’s been able to do.”
Family matters: While her coaches may have changed, Anne could always count on her family to be her rock.
“It could make me emotional. They’re so special to me,” Anne said when asked about her family. “They’ve had a huge influence on the trajectory of my career and my life. … My family is the best.”
Her mother, although not a high-profile coach like Anne’s father and siblings, “is the one who tries to keep us all grounded and level-headed,” Anne said. “She’s always there for whatever I need, whether I need to vent or I need support or love.”
Her brother Sean is an assistant coach for the Penn State women’s program and formerly was a standout head coach for New Oxford High. Her sister Ellen leads the Philly Rise AAU program and also coaches The Shipley School team. Ellen also formerly led Linden Hall to three straight District 3 crowns.
“It’s funny. We are all talking about the same things,” Anne said about her siblings. “We’re living in the same world, Sean and I most closely because we’re at the same level. So that’s really cool. … It’s always fun to bounce ideas off of each other and talk basketball.”
Her family is not her only base of support. The Gettysburg community is near and dear to Anne’s heart.
“I’m so blessed to have grown up here. I will get texts from teachers, athletic trainers, community members, even refs. Gettysburg is an incredible place. My former teammates are so supportive of me. I love this town, and I feel so much pride in it. That was the fuel in my high school years to want Gettysburg to be the best and wanting to inspire future kids who are going to want to play at Gettysburg.”
Future plans: While her roots are in Gettysburg, Anne’s future may lie overseas.
After leaving Colgate, Anne may investigate playing pro basketball in Europe, or some other locale. She’s seen former teammates take a similar route and it intrigues her.
“I don’t know what my life will be like a year from now, but that’s always something that I thought would be awesome to do if I’m good enough. … I just can’t imagine my basketball career being over in a year. It seems so soon. To be able to know that maybe I can keep playing is really cool and something I’d be interested in. The travel piece, especially In Europe, where you can go everywhere, I think is awesome and really appealing.”
When she is finally done playing competitively, a future in coaching also looks possible, if not probable.
“I would love to coach, but I don’t know at what level. I definitely think I will want to coach, but I’m also very passionate about psychology, and sports psychology. I definitely think it would be very cool to work with athletes in that sense.”
If her past performance and work ethic are indicators, Anne’s future success seems likely, no matter the road she takes.
“I’m most proud of Anne’s progress in college and her continuing to improve. That doesn’t always happen,” her father said. “She was a big fish in a small pond and turned out to be a really competitive asset at the D-1 level. That’s great to see.”
Borough of Hanover Participates In Arbor Day 2025
Hanover, PA – In celebration of Arbor Day 2025 the Borough of Hanover along with several community groups participated in a full slate of activities. The program began with a special story time presented at the Guthrie Memorial Library, followed by a lesson for the children from Pennsylvania State Forester Matt Kern on how to plant seedling trees which were provided by the Hanover Garden Club. Bartlett Tree Experts also contributed Arbor Day themed goodie bags and additional seedlings for participants. Mayor SueAnn Whitman presented a mayoral proclamation as part of the Borough’s annual Tree City USA recertification requirements.
In addition, the Hanover Auto Team, which has donated and helped to plant shade trees since 2023, sponsored four trees including two Urban Sunset Maples, one Japanese Lilac, and one City Sprite Zelkova, which were planted in the 400 and 500 blocks of Carlisle Street. These trees were chosen by the Borough’s Shade Tree Commission because of their ability to thrive in an urban environment.
Other donations included $1,500 from Met Ed to be used to plant trees along the 100 block of Moul Avenue, as well as a Paperbark Maple which was planted in the Myers Arboretum. The Hanover Garden Club contributed an Exclamation London Plane at Moul Field, and Main Street Hanover donated a Scarlet Oak to be planted at Wirt Park in memory of dedicated volunteer, Andrea Goodson. Hanover resident Mandi Smith, who has donated trees to the Borough for over five years, donated five additional trees to be planted both within the Borough and at Long Arm and Sheppard-Myers Reservoirs, in honor of her late husband Dave Smith. Furthermore, the Shade Tree Commission will plant two street trees, as well as an additional tree at Moul Field. The Public Works staff plants all trees with a mix of lush topsoil, leaf compost, and biochar. Newly planted trees are watered until they are established and then maintained by Borough Public Works staff with professional support from Bartlett Tree Experts.
Arbor Day originated in the 1870’s in Nebraska, and the Arbor Day Foundation was formed in 1972. The Tree City USA program began in 1976 to recognize communities dedicated to trees; Hanover became an official Tree City in 2001, joining over 3,500 other communities in the commitment to tree planting and care for the benefit of the community. To earn Tree City USA recognition, a city must uphold four core standards including maintaining a tree board or department (the Borough’s Shade Tree Commission), having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2.00 per capita on urban forestry, and participating in an Arbor Day celebration. The Borough of Hanover continues to satisfy these standards and recently received official notice of its 2024 Tree City USA status from the foundation. More information about the Shade Tree Commission is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov/201/Shade-Tree-Commission, and more information about the Arbor Day Foundation can be found at www.ArborDay.org.
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.
Local Government Day 2025
Thanks to all of those running for local office that joined us for our 2025 local government day. Get out and vote in the Municipal Primary on May 20.
And thanks to our Sponsors!
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Adams County Republican Committee
Josh Fitting for Sheriff
Paul Royer for Judge
Torren Ecker for Judge
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Salzmann Hughes, P.C.
BRONZE
Adams County Democratic Committee
April O’Brien for Abbottstown Council
John Wega for Sheriff
Nina Tipler & York Springs Borough
Rita Frealing for Gettysburg Mayor
Torren Ecker: for Adams County Court of Common Pleas”
Paul Royer: for Adams County Court of Common Pleas
Luann Boyer: for Adams County Association of Township Officials
April Majka: for New Oxford Borough Mayor
Michael Donnelly: for York Springs Borough Council
Jeanne Ewen: for Littlestown School Board Director
Donna Baylis: for Littlestown School Board Director
Nina Tipler: for Adams County Boroughs Association
Charlotte Shaffer: Adams County Republican Committee
Steven Yerger: for Littlestown School Board Director
Rachel Hutchison: for Littlestown School Board Director
David Laughman: for Adams County Council of Governments
Josh Fitting: for Adams County Sheriff
John Wega: for Adams County Sheriff
Luann Boyer: for Conewago Township Supervisor
Charlotte Shaffer: for Conewago Township Supervisor
Dale Brennan: for Gettysburg School Director
Rita Frealing: for Gettysburg Borough Mayor
Laura Baker: for Abbottstown Borough Council
Phil Wagner: for Biglerville Borough Mayor
Three New Businesses Bring Fresh Energy to Downtown Hanover
Hanover, PA — Downtown Hanover continues to grow as a vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike, welcoming three exciting new businesses to its historic district this spring. Each brings something uniquely different to the community, adding fresh energy and expanding the range of local offerings in the heart of town.
Snacktown Skate, Snow, and Surf, located at 20 Baltimore Street, is a one-of-a-kind outdoor sports store offering high-quality gear and equipment for surf, skate, and snow sports enthusiasts. Nestled in the heart of Historic Hanover, this locally owned shop is dedicated to inspiring and equipping adventurers of all skill levels to get outdoors and enjoy their sport of choice. Whether you’re catching waves, carving up pavement, or hitting the slopes, Snacktown Skate, Snow, and Surf has the tools to elevate your experience.
Dirty Paws Pet Salon, now open at 113 Baltimore Street, is a private one-on-one grooming studio operated by professional groomer Saramelia. Dirty Paws offers an all-inclusive experience tailored to each pet’s needs, ensuring a calm, crate-free environment with services like warm shampoo massages, fluff drying, dental care, breed-specific haircuts, and even a photo and bandana to complete the visit. The salon’s mission is to provide comfort, care, and a touch of style to every furry friend that walks through the door.
Four Corners Comics & Games, located at 34 Frederick Street, brings new life to Hanover’s comic and game scene. The shop features a curated selection of new and vintage comics, graphic novels, children’s books, and games for all ages. With a welcoming atmosphere and passion for storytelling and play, Four Corners is the perfect spot for collectors, gamers, and curious readers looking to explore new worlds.
“These three new businesses represent the creativity, diversity, and entrepreneurial spirit that make our downtown special,” said Moriah Tyler, Executive Director of Main Street Hanover. “Snacktown Skate, Snow, and Surf is a game-changer for outdoor enthusiasts, Dirty Paws brings a warm, personalized experience for pet owners, and Four Corners Comics & Games is a haven for readers and gamers alike. We are thrilled to welcome them to our growing downtown community and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll have.”
Main Street Hanover invites the community to explore these exciting new storefronts, support local business, and be part of the continued revitalization of Downtown Hanover.
Carroll Valley Borough Council Meeting – 05/13/2025
BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 – 7:00 P.M.
Richard Mathews, Council President, presiding
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
REGULAR MEETING
1. Approval of Minutes: April 15, 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 and give their name, address, and organization they represent (if applicable).
Impromptu comments are limited to five minutes per individual.
b. Communication from Doris Normand
3. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Resolution #8-2025: Fee Schedule Amendment – For Approval
b. Resolution #9-2025: Application for GTRP Grant – For Approval
c. Resolution #10-2025: Application for REDG Grant – For Approval
4. Mayor’s Report – R. Harris
a. Police Report
b. Around Town
c. Upcoming Events & Meetings of Interest
d. In Requiem
5. Fire/EMS/EMA Report
a. AREMS
b. Fountaindale Fire Company
6. Committee Reports
a. Appointments
b. Parks & Recreation Committee
c. Planning Commission
• Hill Subdivision Request – For Approval
d. Nature Trail Ad Hoc Committee
e. New Park Ad Hoc Committee
7. Administrative Business – Borough Manager
a. Treasurer’s Report – April 2025
b. 2025 Surplus Inventory Sale – Realized Prices
c. Request to Vacate portion of Sunshine Trial
d. Burn Ordinance Revision
e. Capital Purchase Request
f. Code Appeals Board
8. Unfinished Business
a. Grant Funding Updates
b. Carroll Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility Project Update
c. Sale of Borough Lots
• Bid Award for Letting of May 7, 2025
• Resolution #7-2025: Sale of Real Property – For Approval
• Letting of July 9, 2025 – For Advertisement
9. New Business
10. Open to the public
a. Citizens wishing to comment will be asked to stand up and give their name, address, and organization they
represent (if applicable). Impromptu comments are limited to five minutes per individual.
11. Adjournment
McSherrystown Borough Council Meeting – 05/14/2025
McSherrystown Borough Council General Meeting Agenda
Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Invocation
4. Attendance Roll Call
5. Approval of April 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes
6. Announcements/Communications
a. Executive Session
b. Mayor/Police Report
7. Public Comment Period
8. New Business
a. Approval to hire part-time public works employee
b. Approval to modify the office hours
c. Approval of the Expenditures
9. Call for motion to Adjourn
Announcement of Next Public Meeting:
The next public meeting of the McSherrystown Borough Council is currently scheduled for
Wednesday June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Borough Council Chambers.
Gettysburg Borough Council Meeting – 05/12/2025
Borough of Gettysburg
Reception for Master Patrol Officer Dennis Bevenour 6:30 PM
Council Business Meeting Agenda – Monday, May 12, 2025 – 7:00 PM
I. Council – Call to Order President Moon
II. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance President Moon
III. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon
IV. Approval of Agenda and Minutes – Council
A motion to approve the May 12, 2025 agenda as presented.
A motion to approve minutes of the Council Meeting of April 14, 2025 and the Council
Work Session on April 28, 2025 as presented.
V. Special Presentation
Mayor Frealing and Chief Robert Glenny presented a proclamation and a police
shadow box to Master Patrol Officer Dennis Bevenour upon his retirement on
February 24, 2025.
VI. Announcements President Moon
An executive session will be conducted by the Borough Council immediately following
the adjournment of this evening’s monthly general business meeting of the Council
consistent with sections 708(a)(1) and 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act for the following
purposes: (1) to provide information and to discuss matters involving the
employment, the terms and conditions of employment, and the evaluation and
performance of current Borough employees; and (2) to review and discuss matters of
Borough business which, if conducted in public, could lead to the disclosure of
information or matters of confidentiality protected by law.
VII. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)
VIII. Current and Old Business
A. Planning Department
1. Planning /Zoning/Code Enforcement John Whitmore
a. Departmental Report
b. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to authorize the Director of Code Enforcement, the Code Compliance
Officer and the solicitor to prepare and finalize a proposed ordinance, amending
Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Gettysburg, for the purposes
of implementing quality of life enforcement provisions relative to code enforcement
ordinance violations.
2. Historic & Environmental Preservation Debra English
a. Departmental Report
b. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to accept the recommendation of the Borough of Gettysburg Historic
Architectural Review Board (HARB) following its review during a public meeting on
April 16, 2025 and to approve the grants of Certificates of Appropriateness for the
following applications as presented: COA-250012 MAJOR PROJECT: 64 W. Middle
Street – Aime and Jodie Reighard Trust for the repair and replacement of exterior
features due to fire damage provided the removal of five or six west side windows
would be replaced with a window style agreeable to both the applicant and the Board
as presented in the application scope dated February 25, 2025; COA-250021 MAJOR
PROJECT: 639 S. Washington Street – Ryan and Amy Barnes for the construction
of a new 22 foot by 40 foot garage with board and batten siding in a dark color way
as presented in the application dated March 25, 2025; COA-250013, MAJOR
PROJECT: 322 Baltimore Street – Rod Simpson for the demolition of a rear 20 foot
by 20 foot accessory block garage; COA-250014, MAJOR PROJECT: 117
Breckenridge Street – Michael Brazda for the replacement of 14 windows pending
applicant confirmation that those windows are two-over-two windows with external
simulated divided light grids as presented in the application dated March 11, 2025;
COA-250020 MAJOR PROJECT: 120 N. Stratton Street – Charles Huber for the
construction of a new 16 foot by 22 foot enclosed screened porch over an existing deck
using materials outlined in the present scope as presented in the application dated
March 24, 2025. This action is taken in consideration of the factors and criteria, and
the findings made thereon, by HARB, as set forth in its April 16, 2025 meeting
minutes, and the same are hereby adopted by the Borough Council.
B. Parking Department
1. Departmental Report Becka Fissel
2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to authorize the solicitor to prepare a proposed ordinance for the purpose
of designating Hillcrest Place as a residential parking permit street consistent with
the Borough regulations for the Residential Parking Permit System, as set forth in
Chapter 15, Part 10 of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Gettysburg.
A motion to authorize the solicitor to prepare a proposed ordinance for the purposes
of designating an area on York Street, at or near its intersection with Liberty Street,
within a twelve-hour limit metered parking zone and removing such area from a twohour limit metered parking zone.
A motion to authorize the solicitor to prepare a proposed ordinance for the purpose
of removing a metered individual parking space on the east side of Baltimore Street
and adjacent to real property located at street address 304 Baltimore Street due to
public safety concerns.
C. Public Works Department
1. Departmental Report Robert Harbaugh
D. Borough Engineer
1. Engineer Report Chad Clabaugh
2. Motions Needing Council Action
Motion to award the North Washington Street Sidewalk & Paving Improvements –
Gettysburg Inner Loop Phase B2 – DCNR construction contract to the lowest
qualified responsive and responsible bidder, Kinsley Construction Inc., at their bid
amount of $334,424.00 as recommended by the Borough Engineer.
E. Police Department
1. Departmental Report Chief Robert Glenny
A motion to accept the eligibility list of candidates for the open position of entry-level
patrol officer and police cadet, as certified to and submitted to the Borough Council
by the Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Gettysburg. The Borough Council
does not object to the candidate certified to by the Civil Service Commission on its
eligibility list submitted to the Council.
A motion to make an offer of conditional appointment to Zachary Sawdey, as the
first-ranked candidate on the eligibility list, as certified to and submitted to the
Borough Council by the Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Gettysburg, for
an open position of entry-level patrol officer and police cadet with the Gettysburg
Borough Police Department. Said conditional appointment of an entry-level patrol
officer shall become effective on June 30, 2025.
F. Office of the Manager/Treasurer
1. Borough Secretary’s Report Sara L. Stull
2. Borough Manager’s Report Charles R. Gable
3. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to approve all bills and payrolls for the month as presented.
A motion to appoint Elizabeth Meighan as a member of the Civil Service Commission
of the Borough of Gettysburg for a term of six (6) years, expiring in May 2031.
A motion to authorize the execution and delivery of a proposed Memorandum of
Agreement between the Borough of Gettysburg and the Pennsylvania State Historic
Preservation Officer regarding the Gettysburg Welcome Center. Charles R. Gable,
MPA, Borough Manager, and Sara L. Stull, Borough Secretary, are hereby
authorized to sign, attest, execute and deliver the proposed Memorandum of
Agreement on behalf of the Borough.
A motion to authorize the execution and delivery of a proposed agreement between
the Borough of Gettysburg and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) regarding the procurement of federal grant funding and access
to such federal funds for the development and construction of the Gettysburg
Welcome Center. Charles R. Gable, MPA, Borough Manager, and Sara L. Stull,
Borough Secretary, are hereby authorized to sign, attest, execute and deliver the
proposed funding agreement with HUD on behalf of the Borough.
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 051225-1 authorizing the disposition of certain
identified records of various departments of the Borough of Gettysburg in accordance
with the provisions of the Municipal Records Act and the Municipal Records Manual
consistent with the Borough’s intention to follow the schedules and procedures for the
disposition of records as set forth therein pursuant to Gettysburg Borough Council
Resolution No. 021020-4, adopted by the Borough Council on February 10, 2020.
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 051225-2 for the purposes of supporting the Main
Street Gettysburg, Inc. vision statement, its five-year action strategy plan, as the
current plan for the revitalization of the Olde Getty Place neighborhood of the
Borough of Gettysburg relative to the Designated Elm Street Program, its request for
Main Street Matters Program Designation from the Department of Community and
Economic Development of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (DCED), and the
entry by the Borough into a Cooperation Agreement with Main Street Gettysburg,
Inc. for its services to implement the five-year action plan for the Elm Street program
following the designation of the same by DCED.
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 051225-3 for the purposes of supporting the Main
Street Gettysburg, Inc. vision statement, its five-year action strategy plan, as the
current plan for the revitalization of the historic and central business districts of the
Borough of Gettysburg relative to the Designated Main Street Program, its request
for Main Street Program Designation from the Department of Community and
Economic Development of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (DCED), and the
entry by the Borough into a Cooperation Agreement with Main Street Gettysburg,
Inc. for its services to implement the five-year action plan for the Main Street
program following designation of the same by DCED.
A motion to appoint Judith Butterfield as a voting delegate for the Pennsylvania State
Association of Boroughs Annual Conference to be held June 1 to 4, 2025.
IX. Reports
A. Liaison Reports
1. MSG Jill Sellers
Main Street Gettysburg
2. GARA Chad-Alan Carr
Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority
3. GMA Christopher Berger
Gettysburg Municipal Authority
4. SAHGB Judith Butterfield
Steinwehr Avenue Heart of Gettysburg Battlefield
5. ACBA Mayor Frealing
Adams County Boroughs Association
6. ACCOG Judith Butterfield
Adams County Council of Governments
7. HABPI Patricia Lawson
Health Adams Bicycle Pedestrian, Inc.
8. ACTPO Judith Butterfield
Adams County Transportation Planning Organization
9. Trail Feasibility Study Christopher Berger
B. Other Reports
1. Recycling Report Judith Butterfield
2. Gettysburg Fire Department Report
3. Adams County EMS Report
X. Elected Official’s Comments
A. Mayor Rita Frealing
B. Peter Bales
C. Alisha Sanders
D. Chris Berger
E. Patricia Lawson
F. Chad-Alan Carr
G. Vice President Judith Butterfield
H. President Matthew Moon
XI. Public Comment
XII. Adjournment
XIII. Executive Session
Adams County Farmers Market 2025
The Adams County Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8am to 1pm at the Gettysburg Rec Park. Come out and take a look at all the local shops and vendors, from food, crafts and so much more! Thank you to the wonderful team at the Adams County Farmers Market for helping to make our community a safe, vibrant and thriving one!
For more information on the Farmers Market visit their site: https://www.acfarmersmarkets.org/
Open House – Summer’s Army
In this episode of Open House, Ray sits down with Kathy Griffin, Tiffany Storm and Summer Storm, who created “Summer’s Army”. This amazing organization holds events to help fight child cancer. Learn about Summer’s journey, and what lead to the creation of these wonderful events. “Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children fighting cancer.”
Bruce Hollabaugh 5K Memorial Run Raises $19,769 for Memorial Endowment Fund
Biglerville, PA – The 1st Annual Bruce Hollabaugh 5K Memorial Run, held on April 13, 2025, at Hollabaugh Bros., raised $19,769 for the Bruce A. Hollabaugh Memorial Endowment Fund, established by Bruce’s parents, Brad & Kay Hollabaugh. Managed by the Adams County Community Foundation, the fund will benefit the charities and community initiatives for which Bruce cared deeply during his life. More than 270 runners and walkers registered for the inaugural 5K run through the rolling hills of the farm’s blossoming orchards.
“We have all been blown away by the support of staff and community, and this day was a great example of how much “good” is still in the world, it was truly a wonderful thing to see.,” said Ashley Coale, Director of Events & Education at Hollabaugh Bros.
“We are humbled by the generosity of everyone who played a role in making this inaugural event a huge success.,” said Ellie Hollabaugh Vrancih, Bruce’s sister and 3rd generation family member of Hollabaugh Bros. The endowment fund will provide support to many good causes and organizations throughout the Upper Adams Community and beyond for years to come.
The success of the 1 st Annual Bruce Hollabaugh 5K Memorial Run was a testament to the generous spirit of our community and the hard work of our volunteers. The Hollabaugh family would like to express its sincere gratitude to all the volunteers, sponsors, and participants who made this a memorable and impactful celebration of Bruce.
Watch the clip from the 1st Annual Bruce Hallabaugh 5k Memorial Run.
2025 Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Gettysburg, PA – The Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission would like to announce that the 158th Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania will be held on Monday May 26, 2025. This is a great way to remember and honor those men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. The Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Gettysburg is one of the oldest continuing ceremonies in the country. Ceremonies in the past have featured keynote speakers, such as past presidents of the United States and Pennsylvania governors.
The Memorial Day parade will begin at 2 p.m. at Lefever Street in Gettysburg and head northeast to East Middle Street; turn west on East Middle Street and south on Baltimore Street to the Soldiers’ National Cemetery.
The Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. at the Rostrum in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. The Keynote Speaker will be Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer of the American Battle Monuments Commission, Robert J. Dalessandro. His photo and bio are located at: https://www.smithsonianjourneys.org/experts/robert-dalessandro/ . Other notable dignitary is Diana Henry, Commandant of the Marine Corps League for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who will be serving as the Honorary Grand Marshall of the parade.
The Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission consists of veterans’ organizations in Gettysburg: Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War – Gettysburg Camp #112; American Legion Post #202; Marine Corps League Detachment #705; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #15 and AMVETS Post #172.
If you have questions regarding the parade and ceremony, please contact the commission at: GettysburgMemorialDayGJVMDC@gmail.com. Consider making a contribution to help offset costs of the parade and ceremony by sending a check to: Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission, P.O. Box 3722, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Additional information on the parade and ceremony will be posted on the Commission’s facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/GettysburgMemorialDay.
Gettysburg Planning Commission Meeting – 05/05/2025
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm | Borough Council Chambers
1. Convene Meeting
2. Review and Approve Agenda
3. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
4. Tabled Old Business – NONE
5. New Business
A. Rezoning Resolution 05052025
Resolution by the Planning Commission to recommend approval of the May 5,
2025 Draft Zoning Ordinance to the Borough Council in accordance with the
Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
6. Announcements
A. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2025, at
7:00 p.m.
7. Additional Comments from Planning Commission Members
8. Public Comment
9. Adjourn
Open House – York-Adams Film Club
In this episode of Open House, Ray talks with Tammy Haire who, with her husband, created the York-Adams Film Club. Learn about the film club, what they do, where they meet and so much more!
Join their group on Facebook to start getting connecting with them, or show up to one of their meetings.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/749116080169449/
The People’s Town Hall Gettysburg Invites US Elected Officials to Meet Their Constituents
The People’s Town Hall will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, The Barn Resort Gettysburg.
Invited speakers include US Representative John Joyce, M.D. (R PA-13), and US Representative Madeleine Dean (D PA-4). Voters from Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional district (PA-13) are urged to attend and share concerns or ask questions of their elected officials.
Organized by an informal group of concerned citizens from the Gettysburg area, The People’s Town Hall will open with a keynote address by DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta, after which invited legislators will present brief remarks, followed by a question and answer period with constituents. Local attorney Richard “Dick” Shoap (retired) will serve as moderator.
The People’s Town Hall is an opportunity for elected officials to publicly address their constituents’ grave concerns, according to Planning Committee Chair, Dr. Bettye Baker. Please note that this event will be recorded and that no signs beyond those provided by the Committee will be permitted in the auditorium.
A number of Adams County organizations have joined the effort to promote the event. The People’s Town Hall Committee encourages all residents to make their voices heard.
Please direct questions to the Planning Committee at thepeoplestownhallgettysburg@yahoo.com
Adams County Community Foundation Scholarship Breakfast 2025
The Adams County Community Foundation held their 2025 Scholarship Breakfast on April 30th, 2025.
They were joined by Adams County Historical Society President & CEO, Gettysburg Area High School and Gettysburg College graduate, Andrew Dalton, as they recognized their 2025 scholarship award winners, scholarship fund donors, and their breakfast sponsors, Fred and Susi Guinn.
The 2025 Scholarship winners are:
Adams County Community Foundation Exceptional Student Award
Olivia Gray – Bermudian Springs High School
Adams Electric Cooperative Scholarships
Chloe Albrecht – Southwestern
Kendall Beck – Northern High School
Ava Bentzel – Littlestown High School
Charles Connors – Southwestern
Caleb Cothran – Dover Area High School
Olivia Gray – Bermudian Springs
Clayton Hackman – Bermudian Springs
Zoey Haines – Gettysburg Area High School
Thomas Johnson – Big Spring High School
Morgan Keefer – Northern High School
Caden Kessel – Biglerville High School
Nictorious Khoury – Susquehannock
Julie Kint – Littlestown High School
Beyla Kline – Fairfield High School
Jordan Klinger – Big Spring High School
Talia Klunk – Spring Grove
Katelyn Lay – Big Spring High School
Kayla Lew – Gettysburg Area High School
Karina Miller – Fairfield High School
Landen Miller -Kennard Dale
Zaida Moore – Big Spring High School
Veronica Paul – Gettysburg Area High School
Ashley Plunkert – Littlestown High School
Claire Roberts – Biglerville High School
Ian Welty – Littlestown High School
Isaac Wolfinger – Shippensburg High School
Albert J. Lentz American Legion Post 202 Scholarship
Isabella Kozack – Fairfield High School
Sherry (Krom) Amig Scholarship
Kaelyn Balko – New Oxford High School
Thomas E. Arnold Scholarship
Tyler Wolf – Biglerville High School
Henry Barberis III FFA Scholarship goes to:
Jack Shannon – Biglerville High School
Joseph T. & Ivah R. Bollinger Scholarship
Ian Welty – Littlestown High School
Biglerville Canner Award
Noah Fulton
Biglerville Healthcare Education / Trade Scholarship
Ashley Rodriguez – Biglerville High School
Mary Sue Cline Scholarships
Bo Forney – Biglerville High School
Yatzarelly Guzman-Reyes – Biglerville High School
Margaret Trew Cline Foundation Nursing Scholarship
Ava Bentzel – Littlestown High School
Conewago Valley Scholarships New Oxford High School
Cade Baker
Cameron Staub
Carly Lawrence
Catelyn Johnson
Clayton Miller
Gabriella Golden
Kaelyn Balko
Lillian Myers
Emma Duttera Scholarship
Zion Herbert – Freedom Christian School Gettysburg
Fairfield Alumni Scholarship
Karina Miller – Fairfield High School
Ray and Violet Flickinger Scholarship
Tavian McAuliffe – Biglerville High School
Dolores Gillelan Memorial Scholarship
Ava Peterson – Biglerville High School
Dr. Charles H. Glatfelter Scholarship
Amanda Malone – Liberty University
Riley Ward – Ohio University
Walter P. and Anna Griest Memorial Scholarship
Breelyn Snyder – Bermudian Springs High School
Harold L. Griffie STEM Scholarship
Adrian Karras – Bermudian Springs High School
Berne C. Hart Technical Scholarship
Caden Kessel – Biglerville High School
Stephanie Bobo – Biglerville High School
Mabelle Hereter Memorial Scholarship in Music
Savannah Schneider– Gettysburg High School
Eddie Horst Memorial Scholarship
Savannah Schneider– Gettysburg High School
Dale R. King Memorial Scholarship
Jacob Hamm – Bermudian Springs High School
George B. Inskip Memorial Scholarship
Coghan Jones – Fairfield High School
Kermit Jacoby, Jr. Scholarships
Claire Roberts – Biglerville High School
Tyler Wolf – Biglerville High School
Dr. Ronald Krablin Scholarship
Zoey Haines – Gettysburg Area High School
Julie Ann Lochary Scholarship
Makenzie Miller – Littlestown High School
Michelle Rene Louey Memorial Scholarship
Acadia Farley – Littlestown High School
J. W. Martin Memorial Math Scholarship
Beyla Kline – Fairfield High School
Meghan T. McKinney Memorial Scholarship
Kaydence Dunlap – Biglerville High School
Mildred Walters Leader Memorial Scholarship
Ella Lady – Biglerville High School
H. Edgar & Betty Jane Moul Scholarship
Lillian Myers – New Oxford High School
Elizabeth Musselman Memorial Scholarship
Tristin Barnhart – Fairfield High School
Luella Musselman Paul Scholarship
Tyler Wolf – Biglerville High School
Greg Richardson Athletic Award
Cadence Holmberg – Fairfield High School
Zachary Williams – Gettysburg High School
Elizabeth Ferciot Roby Art Scholarship
Nina Smith – Fairfield High School
Rotary Club of Littlestown Scholarship
Makenzie Miller – Littlestown High School
Rotary Club of Gettysburg
Caden Kessel – Biglerville High School
Cadence Holmberg – Fairfield High School
Luke Breighner – Gettysburg Area High School
Robert Monn – Gettysburg Area High School
Dennis Runk, CPA (Class of 1969) and Family Scholarship
Isabella Diaz – Littlestown High School
Bryson Westfall – Littlestown High School
Helen & Elton Ruth Memorial Scholarship
Dafne Garcia – New Oxford High School
Dalton Cole Schriver Memorial Scholarship
Kody Martin – New Oxford High School
William E. Smith Family Scholarship
Carmyn Baker – Bermudian Springs
Roman Diaz – Bermudian Springs
The Emory H. & Luther D. Snyder Littlestown Foundry Scholarship
Zion Herbert – Freedom Christian School Gettysburg
The Lady/Swales Scholarship
Carmyn Baker – Bermudian Springs High School
Rosemary and Leon Tawney Scholarships
Ava Bentzel – Littlestown High School
Breelyn Snyder – Bermudian Springs High School
Catelyn Johnson – New Oxford High School
Ray J. Wherley Tech/Trade Scholarship
Kody Martin – New Oxford High School
Congratulations to everyone!
Gettysburg Gateway Connectivity Project – Public Engagement Meeting #2 – 04/30/2025
PUBLIC MEETINGS Wednesday, April 23 & 30, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
6:30 Welcome & Introductions Charles Gable, Project Background Chad Clabaugh
6:45 Phase 2B: Gateway Jill Sellers Small Group Discussion Table Moderator
7:00 Phase 1: Baltimore Street Center Jill Sellers Small Group Discussion Table Moderator
7:15 Phase 2A: Lincoln Square Jill Sellers Small Group Discussion Table Moderator
8:00 Large Group Discussion Jill Sellers
8:30 Closing Remarks/Next Steps Charles Gable
Open House – Destination Gettysburg
In this episode of Open House, Ray talks with Mary Grace Kauffman who is the Media Relations Manager for Destination Gettysburg. Mary Grace talks about the growth of Destination Gettysburg, and some things they put in place to help they continue to grow and provide the best experience for our community and it’s tourism.
Gettysburg Borough Council Work Session – 04/28/2025
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
Monday, April 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
I. Call to Order President Moon
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon
III. Announcements President Moon
An executive session of the Borough Council was conducted immediately following
the adjournment of the April 14, 2025 Borough Council General Business Meeting,
consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act.
The public is invited to participate in the second public forum to discuss design
concepts for the Gettysburg Gateway Connectivity Project. That public forum will be
convened at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers at the Gettysburg Borough Municipal
Building (59 East High Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325).
IV. Special Presentation
None.
V. Public Comment (Restricted to items appearing on the agenda – not tabled items)
VI. Current and Old Business
(1) PBS 2016-12 Sidewalk Ordinance Revisions Harbaugh / Gable
d. Shade Tree Ordinance / Procedures
(2) PBS 2020-08 Code Enforcement Ticketing Whitmore
(31) Chapter 15 Parking Amendments – Fissel / Gable
Process and Authorization for Ticket Dismissal / Voids
VII. New Business
(31) Chapter 15 Parking Amendments – Fissel / Gable
RPP on Hillcrest Avenue
Parking Meter Removal at 304 Baltimore Street
Meter Enforcement Hours on York Street
VIII. Public Comment (Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda)
IX. Adjournment