Community Media’s Game of the Week
High School Football – Delone @ Bermudian – 09/19/2025
Special thanks to our sports sponsors:
Ira E. Lady American Legion Post 262
State Farm agents Mike Ball and Lyle Pitner
Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site and the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center Named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Winners for 2025
Gettysburg, PA – The Gettysburg Foundation is pleased to announce that Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site and the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center have all been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2025. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award winners are among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.
As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travelers and diners. This award is based on genuine feedback from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of travelers’ favorites.
“We are honored to be included among travelers’ favorites this year and thank the staff and volunteers of Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site and the Gettysburg Foundation who have played an important role in achieving these recognitions,” said Jackie Spainhour, President and CEO of the Gettysburg Foundation. “Travelers’ Choice is one of the most recognized and coveted awards in the travel space, so it is very valuable to all of us,” added Spainhour.
“Congratulations to Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site and the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center on their recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025,” said Kristen Dalton, President, Tripadvisor. “Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2025 and beyond.”
Check out all the reviews and discover more about Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site and the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center.
Gettysburg National Military Park preserves, protects and interprets for this and future generations the resources associated with the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War, the Gettysburg National Cemetery and their commemorations. To learn more about Gettysburg National Military Park, visit nps.gov/gett.
Eisenhower National Historic Site preserves and interprets the home and farms of the Eisenhower family as a fitting and enduring memorial to the life, work and times of General Dwight David Eisenhower, 34th president of the United States, and to the events of far-reaching importance that occurred on the property. To learn more about Eisenhower National Historic Site, visit nps.gov/eise.
Gettysburg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit philanthropic, educational organization operating in partnership with the National Park Service to preserve Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site and educate the public about their significance. The Foundation operates the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, as well as the George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital, Children of Gettysburg 1863® and the Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad StationTM. The Foundation offers customized professional leadership development on the Gettysburg battlefield through its Higher Ground Leadership at Gettysburg programming. For information about visiting Gettysburg or how you can become a Friends of Gettysburg member in support of the Gettysburg Foundation’s preservation and education mission in partnership with the National Park Service at Gettysburg, visit GettysburgFoundation.org or call 877-874-2478. Proceeds from tickets and other purchases in the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center and donations to the Gettysburg Foundation benefit Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site.
Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center
Chambersburg, PA – Franklin County Visitors Bureau is hosting an exhibit, titled “Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience” in the lobby of the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center. The exhibit is on display through Veteran’s Day 2025 and remembers the stories of Italian POWs, their time at Letterkenny Depot, and the Letterkenny Chapel, built by the POWs of Letterkenny.
The North African campaign of World War II began in June 1940 and ended in May 1943 with the surrender of the Axis powers in Tunisia to the Allied forces. The Allied victory in Africa allowed for the invasion of Sicily, which the Allies captured in July 1943. More than 51,000 Italian POWs crossed the Atlantic Ocean and were detained in more than 140 locations throughout the United States. Letterkenny Depot housed 1250 repatriated POWs. These men formed the 321st Quartermaster Battalion and served the Allied cause by ordering, stocking, and shipping military supplies, which supported the forces in the Pacific and Europe. These men were housed at Letterkenny from May 1942 to October 1944.
About three dozen Italian families of the Italian prisoners of war visited “Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience” exhibit on September 11, 2025, and enjoyed an evening to celebrate the friendship that has grown between Chambersburg PA and the communities of Italy where the POW families reside. In addition to the exhibit, the Italian contingent visited the Letterkenny Chapel. The chapel is an excellent representation of Italianate architecture with the characteristic square tower, quoined brickwork, and curved arches above the windows and doors. Most importantly, Letterkenny Chapel represents faith and friendship, which grew out of the experiences of the Italian POWs and the community that supported them in this difficult time across the world.
The visitors also viewed “Fedelta. Soldier. Prisoner,” a documentary created and produced by Stephen Mancini Productions. The documentary won Best Feature Documentary Award at the Dallas MovieFest. Stephen Mancini won Best First Time Director for “Fedeltà: Soldiers. Prisoners.” at the 2025 Bomarzo Soulplace Film Festival in central Italy.
The public is invited to enjoy the exhibit Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. It is also open on Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM. A booklet called “Letterkenny World War II Italian Prisoner of War Experience Through Photos, Memoirs, Letters, and Diaries” is available here and overviews the exhibit currently on display in the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center, 15 South Main Street in Chambersburg.
For more to see and do in Franklin County, visit ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com.
Gettysburg Candidate Forum #2 – School Board – 09/18/2025
Second Candidate forum held in Gettysburg, featuring candidates for the Gettysburg Area School District board.
Abbottstown Borough Council Meeting – 09/18/2025
Abbottstown Borough Council Meeting
September 18, 2025 6 PM
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by President Dale Reichert
ROLL CALL:
Laura Baker
VACANT
Dale Reichert
April O’Brien
Austin Wertz
Mayor Duane Watson
Tim Shultis, Solicitor
Ted Brilhart, Engineer
Chief James Graham
M/S/T Dr. David W. Bolton
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
RESIGNATION LETTER RECEIVED: Hanna Carbaugh — Action
LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL VACANCY: — Action
APPOINTMENTS TO APJSA, PA ONE CALL REP, EBACC: President Reichert
PUBLIC COMMENT (on listed action items only):
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 21, 2025
TREASURER REPORTS: Profit/Loss Statements; Bank Acct Statements;
Accept Finance reports for August 2025
Approve/ratify paying the bills through 9/18/2025
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Dr. David W. Bolton, Borough Manager
Consideration of advertised Fire Pit ordinance amendment
Consideration of advertised ATV ordinance amendment
SOLICITOR: Tim Shultis, Esq. for Salzmann Hughes
Data Centers ordinance updates
2005 H&H Car Trailer – PA Commonwealth Court decision from 9/9/25
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Ted Brilhart of Keller Engineers
MAYOR’S REPORT: Honorable Duane Watson
CODE ENFORCEMENT: PMCA
ABPD: Chief James Graham
EMERGENCY SERVICES: UH&L No. 33, PSP, AREMS
COMMITTEES and ORGANIZATIONS:
APJSA
ACBA/PSAB
ACCOG
ACTCC
Budget & Finance Committee
EBACC
Parks and Recreation
Personnel Committee
Safety Committee
Sidewalks & Streets Committee
YATB/ACTCC
CORRESPONDENCE:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
PUBLIC COMMENT (any topic):
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Budget Committee to meet on October 2, 2025, at 6pm.
Next Council meeting is October 16, 2025, at 6pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Hanover Borough Finance & Personnel / Council Workshop – 09/17/2025
Wednesday, September 17, 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 Alley door and proceed up the [3] stairs and to the left). 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 and Interviews
5. Consent Agenda
5.01 Minutes: Approval of Minutes of August 20, 2025
5.02 Finance Reports:
a. Approve Bills for Payment
b. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
c. Accept Report of Monthly investments
5.03 Hanover Borough Police Department
a. Direct Civil Service Commission to create a certified hiring list for police officers
5.04 Hanover Market House
a. Grant permission for Lions Club to solicit donations for Tag Day Saturday, October 11th & 18th, 2025
b. Grant permission for Lions Club to rent a booth on November 22nd and 29th, and December 6th, 13th, and 20th of 2025 to promote and sell Hanover Lions Club Diner books as a fundraising effort
6. Department of Water Resources
6.01 Water Supply Allocation and Sustainability Policy
a. Approve Resolution establishing a Water Supply Allocation and Sustainability Policy
6.02 Land Swap Agreement for Stream Project
a. Consideration a Motion to approve the Amended and Restated Agreement for Exchange of Real Property with North Ridge Associates and to authorize the proper Borough officials to execute the same, upon review and approval of the Solicitor
b. Consideration a Motion to approve the Easement and Right of Way with North Ridge Associates and to authorize the proper Borough officials to execute the same, upon review and approval of the Solicitor
7. Public Safety
7.01 High Street Parking Restriction
a. Authorize Legal Advertisement to Expand No Parking Zone on East Side of High Street from 80’ to 150’ at Maple Avenue to improve sight distance
8. Governance
8.01 Municipal Tax Exemption Policy
a. Approve policy developed to align with Hanover Public School District and York County policies
8.02 Hanover Borough Vision Statement
a. Approve Vision Statement developed by the Governance Committee with Council input
9. Finance, Personnel and Administration
9.01 Approve Minimum Municipal Obligations
a. Approve 2026 Pension Contributions
9.02 AFSCME White Labor Agreement
a. Approve 2026-2028 Agreement
9.03 Refuse Vehicle Acquisition
a. Approve budget amendment in the amount of $286,000.00 for the purchase of a Demo Refuse Truck
10. Reports of Council Members, Council Committees and Other Public Bodies
11. Management Reports
12. Correspondence and Information
13. Additional Public Comment
13.01 Hear Citizens concerning all other items relating to the Finance and Personnel Committee
14. Announcements, if any
· Please plan to exit the building within 15 minutes following adjournment so staff may secure the building and depart for the evening.
15. Adjournment
Gettysburg Candidate Forum #1 – 09/16/2025
This forum will focus on Mayor and the School Board.
Featuring Mayor Rita Frealing and Council Member Chad-Alan Carr.
Along with Gettysburg Area School Board Special Election Candidates Ryan Kerney and Matt Hopkins.
@Home in Adams County Coalition – 9/15/2025
@Home in Adams County is a community initiative working together to ensure Adams County Pennsylvania is a place where individuals, seniors and families can afford to live well, businesses can thrive, and we preserve the beauty and history of our community!
Gettysburg Planning Commission Meeting – 09/15/2025
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Monday, September 15, 2025, at 7:00pm | Borough Council Chambers
1. Convene Meeting
2. Review and Approve Agenda
3. Review and Approve Meeting Minutes
A. July 21, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
4. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
5. Tabled Old Business
A. SLD-240003 / Gettysburg Station / 108 North Stratton Street General Updates & Review Extension
6. New Business
A. SLD-250002 / Simrat, LLC / 351 East Water Street Review of application for acceptance for a Major Preliminary and Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan for property located at 351 East Water Street, Parcel 16007-0142B-000.
7. Announcements
A. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
B. The Public Hearing for the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map amendments will occur on Monday, October 27, 2025.
8. Additional Comments from Planning Commission Members
9. Public Comment
10. Adjourn
Mission of Mercy 25th Annual Gala – 09/13/2025
Mission of Mercy held is 25th Annual Gala on September 13th, 2025 at Orvis Hill Country in Fairfield.
At Mission of Mercy (MOM), “Healing through Love” is primary in their mission. As they strive to heal someone – whether they are physically, spiritually, emotionally, or physically broken – they know that approaching that person with genuine Love provides at least as much healing as the physical services they provide. At Mission of Mercy, their product is Love. Their vehicle is medicine.
@Home in Adams County Coalition Meeting – 09/15/2025
During the recent meeting, @Home in Adams County presented the reporting results from their Housing Forum, held on June 21, 2025. The discussion highlighted key challenges and opportunities surrounding housing in our community.
The organization plans to use these findings to guide their policy development and advocacy efforts, ensuring that local initiatives reflect the needs and voices of Adams County residents.
Learn more about their work at homeinadamscounty.org.
Player of the Game – Trayvon Jacoby – 09/12/2025
Congratulations to the Player of the Game for Community Media’s Game of the Week – Waynesboro @ Gettysburg, Trayvon Jacoby from New Oxford!
Thank you to our Player of the Game Sponsor: Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Check out some highlights from his game:
Dover @ New Oxford – 09/12/2025 – High School Football
Community Media’s Game of the Week
High School Football – Dover @ New Oxford – 09/12/2025
Special thanks to our sports sponsors:
Ira E. Lady American Legion Post 262
State Farm agents Mike Ball and Lyle Pitner
McSherrystown Borough Council Meeting – 09/10/2025
McSherrystown Borough Council General Meeting Agenda
Wednesday September 10, 2025 at 6:30pm
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Invocation
4. Attendance Roll
5. Approval of August 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes
6. Announcements/Communications
7. Public Comment Period
8. New Business
a. Approval of 2026 Minimum Municipal Obligation
b. 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 September 24, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Borough Council Chambers.
‘The Longest Yarn’ exhibit is officially open at the WWII American Experience Museum!
Gettysburg, PA – This incredible community art project features a record-breaking, 3D-knitted and crocheted tapestry—created by crafters from all walks of life. The exhibition is a vibrant tribute to unity and perseverance through artistry and storytelling.
The organization behind this exhibition is a non-profit association based in France, fully self-funded and powered by grassroots effort—from donating materials and postage to organizing drop-off networks and logistics for transporting the panels around the world.
They rely primarily on guidebook sales, donations, and fundraising—such as auctions and raffles—to cover essential costs and continue their mission. Surplus funds support veteran and assistance dog charities. thelongestyarn.com
Each panel was created with the guidance of historians to ensure historical accuracy, and the scenes depict powerful moments from WWII—from the days leading up to D-Day, through to the Battle of Normandy, and Britain’s wartime resilience.
The exhibit in on display now through October 27th 2025 at the World War II American Experience Museum.
Open House – Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program
In this episode of Open House, guest host Gerry Stoltzfoos sits down with Pam Hoffman and Brandy Crago from Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program. Together, they share the inspiring story of how the program began, the unique services it provides, and the exciting vision for its future. Shining Stars is dedicated to offering therapeutic horsemanship to children, adults, and families with special needs—helping to enhance their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
Carroll Valley Borough Council Meeting – 09/09/2025
BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 – 7:00 P.M.
Richard Mathews, Council President, presiding Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
REGULAR MEETING
1. Appointment of Council Member
2. Approval of Minutes: August 12, 2025, Regular Meeting
3. 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.
4. Ordinances and Resolutions
5. Mayor’s Report – R. Harris
a. Police Report • Speed Sign Request
b. Around Town
c. Upcoming Events & Meetings of Interest
d. In Requiem
6. Fire/EMS/EMA Report
a. AREMS
b. Fairfield Fire Company
c. Fountaindale Fire Company
7. Committee Reports
a. Nature Trail Ad Hoc Committee
b. Parks & Recreation Committee
c. Planning Commission
8. Administrative Business – Borough Manager
a. Treasurer’s Report – August 2025
b. 2026 MMO Transmittal
c. 2025 Paving Project Update
9. Unfinished Business
a. Grant Funding Updates
b. Sale of Borough Lots
c. Vacating portions of Sunshine Trail, Deep Powder Trail and Sunfish Trail – Update
d. Fire Tax Distribution
10. New Business
11. 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.
12. Adjournment
Gettysburg Borough Council Meeting – 09/08/2025
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, September 8, 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. Announcements President Moon
V. Approval of Agenda and Minutes – Council
A motion to approve the September 8, 2025 agenda as presented.
A motion to approve minutes of the Council Meeting held on August 11, 2025; the
Special Council Meeting held on August 18, 2025; and the minutes of the CDBG Public
Hearing #2 and the Council Work Session, both held on August 25, 2025, and the
Special Work Session held on September 3, 2025 as presented.
VI. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)
VII. 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 schedule and set a public hearing of the Borough Council to be held on
Monday, October 27, 2025, commencing at 6:00 p.m., to be conducted for the purposes
of informing and obtaining public comment in connection with the proposed
amendment of the Gettysburg Borough Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, resulting
from the Borough’s comprehensive zoning review and revision process.
2. Historic & Environmental Preservation Debra English
a. Departmental Report
b. Motions Needing Council Action
Administrative Approvals since August 20, 2025 HARB Meeting:
Council will review the following Administrative Approvals from the August 20, 2025
HARB Meeting:
COA-250065 MINOR PROJECT: 119 Carlisle Street – Monahan Realty Company for
the replacement of the existing asphalt shingles, installation of ice and water shields on
eaves and valleys, and the replacement of the flashing and ridge vents as needed. All
applications must meet the Secretary of the Interior Guidelines;
COA-250066 MNOR PROJECT: 1 Lincoln Square – Gettysburg Hotel Investors for
the replacement of 46 existing windows (1980 Wincore clad wood sash and vinyl jamb
liner) with ‘in-kind’ Sierra Pacific wood clad window sashes with clad frames. All
applications must meet the Secretary of the Interior Guidelines.
HARB Motions from August 20, 2025:
Council will consider individually the following motions to accept the
recommendations of the Borough of Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board
(HARB) following its review of Certificate of Appropriateness project applications
presented to the Board on their Consent Agenda at their August 20, 2025:
Motion to accept the HARB Consent Agenda recommendation for COA-250064
MAJOR PROJECT: 700 Baltimore Street – Tamco Construction Inc/GMA for the
demolition of an above ground water storage tank (424 E. Middle Street billing
address);
Motion to accept the HARB Consent Agenda recommendation for COA-250058
MAJOR PROJECT: 120-122 Carlisle Street – HAP CO Realty LLC for the
replacement of existing wood fencing (rotten) with six-foot-tall white vinyl fence in
same location.
Council will consider individually the following motions to accept the
recommendations of the Borough of Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board
(HARB) following its review of Certificate of Appropriateness project applications
presented to the Board under New Business at their August 20, 2025:
Motion to accept the HARB recommendation for COA-250061 MAJOR PROJECT:
219 Steinwehr Avenue – Maurice Small for the installation of a new prefabricated twostory accessory structure/barn conditioned that the roofing materials mimic the
roofing materials of the main structure;
Motion to accept the HARB recommendation for COA-250072 MAJOR PROJECT:
432 S. Washington Street – Adams County Habitat for Humanity for the new
construction of a duplex for Habitat for Humanity as it relates to the presented
drawings;
Motion to accept the HARB recommendation for COA-250073 MAJOR PROJECT:
120 N. Stratton Street – Charles and Valerie Huber for the demolition of a side shed,
restoration of the vinyl siding, and repairing the driveway/parking area;
Motion to accept the HARB recommendation for COA-250071 CRITICAL
PROJECT: 219 S. Washington Street – Adams County Historical Society for the
demolition of later additions and the Phase 1 restoration of the original log structure
to its original 1840s appearance;
Motion to accept the HARB recommendation for COA-250067 MAJOR PROJECT: 0
Lincoln Cemetery – AME Zion Church for the construction of a 14-foot by 16-foot
pergola on top of an existing elevated stage.
B. Parking Department
1. Departmental Report Becka Fissel
C. Public Works Department
1. Departmental Report Robert Harbaugh
D. Borough Engineer
1. Engineer Report Chad Clabaugh
2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to approve Application for Payment #1 to Kinsley Construction, for the
North Washington Street – C2P2 project, in the amount of $318,373.15 as
recommended by the Borough Engineer.
A motion to approve Application for Payment #2/Final to Arch Masonry Inc., in the
amount of $29,385.20, for the Racehorse Alley Parking Garage Maintenance 2025
project, as recommended by the Borough Engineer.
A motion authorizing the Borough of Gettysburg to execute and deliver the
Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Alexander Zaharias and Janet
Lucille Smith, owners of property identified by street address 336 Baltimore Street, in
connection with the construction of a new facility at 340 Baltimore Street referred to
as the “Welcome Center Project”.
A motion authorizing the Borough of Gettysburg to execute and deliver the
Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Gettysburg Works, LLC, owners
of property identified by street address 344 Baltimore Street, in connection with
construction of a new facility at 340 Baltimore Street referred to as the “Welcome
Center Project”.
A motion authorizing the Borough of Gettysburg to execute and deliver the Permanent
Easement Agreement with Gettysburg Works, LLC, owners of property identified by
street address 344 Baltimore Street, for the construction and maintenance of a new
sidewalk and fence, to ensure the continued integrity of the sidewalk and fence and to
provide access to the Property for the purposes of installation, operation, inspection,
maintenance, repair, and replacement of the sidewalk and fence, in connection with
construction of a new facility at 340 Baltimore Street referred to as the “Welcome
Center Project”.
A motion to authorize Crabtree Rohrbaugh & Associates, Architects for the new
facility at 340 Baltimore Street referred to as the “Welcome Center Project”, to
advertise for the procurement of competitive bids.
E. Police Department
1. Departmental Report Sgt Christopher Evans
A motion to enact proposed Ordinance No. 1495-25 for the purpose of amending and
replacing Chapter 1.A., Part 4, Section 403 of the Code of Ordinances of the Borough
of Gettysburg, relative to the update, revision and confirmation of the qualifications,
abilities, duties and responsibilities of the Borough Office of Chief of Police.
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 090825-1 for the purpose of amending the Rules and
Regulations for the Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Gettysburg relative to
the qualifications and requirements for the position of Chief of Police.
A motion to authorize and provide notification to the Civil Service Commission of the
Borough of Gettysburg to request the certification of an eligibility list, by the Civil
Service Commission, for the position of entry-level patrol officer of the Gettysburg
Borough Police Department.
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 authorize a COLA increase for retired police pensioner Kevin Wilson, to
be paid from the Police Pension Plan effective August 1, 2025.
A motion to approve the 2026 Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) based upon
market value of assets for the Gettysburg Police Pension Plan in the amount of
$243,731.00, and the Non-Uniformed Pension Plan in the amount of $142,489.00.
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 090825-2 authorizing the submission of an
application to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development by the County of Adams, on behalf of the Borough of Gettysburg, for
grant funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
for FY2025 in support of the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center, Building
Brighter Tomorrows Center renovation project at 224 Baltimore Street within the
Borough. Charles R. Gable, Borough Manager, and Sara L. Stull, Borough Secretary,
are hereby authorized to sign, attest, execute and deliver any necessary application
forms and documents required for the submission of the CDBG Grant Program
application.
A motion to appoint Stephanie Shaara to the Gettysburg Historic Architectural
Review Board to complete the remainder of the unexpired five (5) year term of office
of Andrew Johnson which term will expire in August 2026.
A motion to appoint Robin Wagner as a member of the Shade Tree Commission for a
five (5) year term expiring in October 2030.
VIII. 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
IX. 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
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournment
Player of the Game – Quinlin Shearer – 09/05/2025
Congratulations to the Player of the Game for Community Media’s Game of the Week – Red Land @ Gettysburg, Quinlin Shearer from Red Land!
Thank you to our Player of the Game Sponsor: Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Check out some highlights from his game:
Red Land @ Gettysburg – 09/05/2025 – High School Football
Community Media’s Game of the Week
High School Football – Red Land @ Gettysburg – 09/05/2025
Special thanks to our sports sponsors:
Ira E. Lady American Legion Post 262
State Farm agents Mike Ball and Lyle Pitner
You Gotta Have Art – Jack Handshaw
In this special edition of You Gotta Have Art, Wendy Heiges and Lisa Cordiano, from the Adams County Arts Council, talk with artist Jack Handshaw about his work, inspirations and more!
To learn more about Jack or the Adams County Arts Council, visit: https://adamsarts.org/
Gettysburg Borough Council Special Work Session – 09/03/2025
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – 5:00 PM
I. Call to Order President Moon
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon
III. Announcements President Moon
IV. Special Presentation
Review of Central Adams Joint Comprehensive Plan
vs.
Gettysburg Borough Proposed Rezoning Regulations
V. Public Comment (Restricted to items appearing on the agenda – not tabled items)
VI. New Business
None.
VII. Current and Old Business
(3) PBS 2023-01 Comprehensive Rezoning John Whitmore
Charles Gable
VIII. Public Comment (Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda)
IX. Adjournment
First Fridays: Hanover Art Walk – August 2025
The very first Hanover Art Walk took place on August 1, 2025, right in the heart of downtown Hanover. From Little Fox Coffee & Books to the Gallery at the Old Post Office and the Hanover Area Arts Guild, the streets came alive with creativity as local artists showcased their incredible work. Visitors not only enjoyed stunning displays of art but also had the chance to hear directly from talented creators like Tim Gasper and Danielle Redden.
Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of local talent—join in for the Hanover Art Walk every First Friday and experience the artistry, energy, and community spirit that make Hanover so special.
Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse Trustees Announce Capital Campaign for Historic Preservation Project
Gettysburg, PA – The Board of Trustees of Gettysburg’s Evergreen Cemetery today announced a capital campaign for preservation work in and around the cemetery’s historic Gatehouse.
The “Gatehouse Preservation Project” will involve painting of the exterior bricks (which were painted at the time of the Civil War battle in 1863) as well as an improved entrance way, ceremonial gardens and three informative wayside exhibits for visitors.
“The Gatehouse is one of the most famous architectural landmarks associated with the Battle of Gettysburg, but it is now 170 years old, and we want to make sure it is here for many more generations,” said Gettysburg native Brian Kennell, superintendent and caretaker of the cemetery. “It was painted from 1855 through 1966, when, like many brick buildings in Gettysburg it was sandblasted to remove the multiple layers of paint. Deterioration of the bricks since that time led the board to make this preservation decision.”
The Gatehouse was built to represent the gates of heaven as a symbolic entrance to the newly formed cemetery. The Italianate structure of brick and stone was originally painted rustic red with cornice-work of dark chocolate brown. It became iconic to historians and visitors after it was damaged by shot and shell during the battle.
New garden areas will be placed around the Gatehouse property, including the Marianne Moore Garden, honoring Gettysburg’s Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who is buried at Evergreen. Wayside exhibits will inform visitors of the cemetery’s beginnings, the history of the Gatehouse, as well as battlefield preservation work begun shortly after the battle by David McConaughy, Evergreen’s first president.
The goal of “The Gatehouse Preservation Project” campaign is to raise $250,000 to restore the historic Gatehouse, and install informational wayside exhibits and gardens, with additional funds to be held to address the future care of the Gatehouse for generations to come.
Painting of the Gatehouse will begin this fall, and the improved Gatehouse entrance area from Baltimore Street to the parking area is expected to be completed in 2026.
For more information, visit evergreencemetery.org.
Donations to the campaign may be made online.
Checks can be made payable to Evergreen Cemetery Preservation Fund. Mail to Evergreen Cemetery, 799 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
Family Fun Fair 2025
The 2025 Family Fun Fair was held on August 23rd, 2025 at Crouse Park in Littlestown.
Hear from a few of the organizations that were there like:
Safe Families for Children/Central PA
New Life Center for Mothers and Children
Adams County Christian Academy
Player of the Game – Grant Johnson – 08/29/2025
Congratulations to the Player of the Game for Community Media’s Game of the Week – Waynesboro @ Gettysburg, Grant Johnson from Gettysburg!
Thank you to our Player of the Game Sponsor: Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Check out some highlights from his game:
Waynesboro @ Gettysburg – 08/29/2025 – High School Football
Community Media’s Game of the Week –
High School Football – Waynesboro @ Gettysburg – 08/29/2025
Special thanks to our sports sponsors:
Kennie’s Marketplace
Dave Sites Realty
Ira E. Lady American Legion Post 262
Ketterman Electric
State Farm agents Mike Ball and Lyle Pitner
CE Williams
Adams Electric Cooperative
Join the National Park Service for Eisenhower National Historic Site’s 2025 World War II Weekend, September 19 through 21
Gettysburg, PA— Join Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) staff for our annual World War II Weekend from September 19 to 21. The focus of this year’s event will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II by focusing on the people, events, and legacies of 1945. Park rangers, guest speakers, living historians, and partner organizations will bring the events of 1945 to life through three days of interactive programming, tours, and activities for visitors of all ages.
Programming begins the evening of Friday, September 19, and continues throughout the day on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21. Due to an abundance of caution, Eisenhower NHS will be closed on Friday September 19 during the set-up of the on-site living history camp.
Event highlights include:
Notable guest speakers and historians: Pulitzer-Prize winning historian and author Rick Atkinson will speak Friday evening at the Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) Museum and Visitor Center (free tickets are required, see website for details). On Saturday and Sunday, speakers at Eisenhower NHS will focus on a variety of topics including General George C. Marshall, the U.S. Marine Corps, the island of Iwo Jima, the Women’s Army Corps, surviving the Kamikaze, the flight of the Enola Gay, and a conversation with Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower on the afternoon of Sunday, September 21. A full list of speakers and topics is available on the park website.
Ranger-Guided Walking Tours of WWII burials in Gettysburg National Cemetery: At 5 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, park rangers will offer guided walking tours of Gettysburg National Cemetery, exploring the stories of the 590 fallen World War II soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines buried there. Each evening’s program will have a different focus. Friday night’s theme is stories from the Pacific Theater. Saturday night will focus on casualties from the European Theater. Sunday night will cover those who fought and died in 1945 at the war’s end. Meet at the Taneytown Road entrance to Gettysburg National Cemetery.
1945 Living History Camp at Eisenhower NHS: Visit American and Allied units, as well as groups depicting life on the Homefront, to explore the people and events of 1945. Park rangers will lead guided walking tours of the living history camp throughout the weekend.
Family Activities and Programs at Eisenhower NHS: Kids can pick up a family activity booklet when they arrive, take part in activities throughout the camp, and visit the Family Tent for a special World War II-themed prize.
Special 1945 Museum Exhibits: Visit the Gettysburg NMP Museum and Visitor Center to see exhibits from Naval History and Heritage Command, U.S. Museum of the Navy, the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and Eisenhower NHS. These exhibits explore the people, events, and legacies of 1945, including baseball during World War II.
Eisenhower Home Tours: Free tours of the only home that Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower ever owned are available on both Saturday and Sunday of World War II Weekend.
Please visit our website for more information: www.nps.gov/eise.
How to visit Eisenhower National Historic Site during World War II Weekend:
Weather permitting, free on-site parking for passenger vehicles only will be available at Eisenhower NHS in a farm field accessible from Emmitsburg Road, Business Route 15. For GPS, use 250 Eisenhower Farm Road.
Eisenhower NHS will have accessible parking on-site throughout the weekend.
Bus groups must book shuttles from the Gettysburg NMP Museum and Visitor Center, located at 1195 Baltimore Pike. Visit the Gettysburg Foundation website or call 877-874-2478 to make reservations.
All National Park Service World War II Weekend programming is free of charge. Outdoor programs are weather dependent.
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Hanover Borough Council Meeting – 08/27/2025
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING
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. Presentations
3.01 2026 Budget Updates by Finance Director Shelton
4. Public Comment
4.01 Hear Citizens concerning items presented in the Council Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
5.01 Approve Minutes:
a. Council Meeting July 23, 2025
b. Conditional Use Public Hearing July 23, 2025
5.02 Finance Reports:
a. Approve Bills for Payment
b. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
c. Accept Report of Monthly Investments
5. Consent Agenda, (cont.)
5.03 Local Share Account Category 4 Facilities Grant Program:
a. Approve Resolution No. 1445 authorizing submission of a grant application for funding for the purchase and fit-out of a refuse disposal truck
5.04 Zoning Amendment Ordinance and Map:
a. Authorize staff to forward the draft ordinance and map to the York County Planning Commission and the Hanover Borough Planning Commission for review and comment as per the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code
b. Authorize the Borough Manager/staff to advertise for the public hearing and adoption once the York County Planning Commission and the Hanover Borough Planning Commission comments are received and addressed
5.05 Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) Grant Application:
a. Approve Resolution No. 1446 to authorize Borough staff to collaborate with Delta Development to prepare, pursue and submit a PA DCED MAP Grant application in the amount of $36,226.07 to assist in funding 50% of 2026 Comprehensive Plan update costs
6. Department of Public Safety – Mr. Fuentes
6.01 Parking Restrictions on East Park Avenue:
a. Approve advertisement of Ordinance No. 2382, for restrictions on parking on the 100 Block of East Park Avenue, East of Railroad Street, to accommodate commercial truck movements, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
7. Additional Public Comment
7.01 Hear Citizens concerning all other items relating to Hanover Borough Council
8. Announcements – Mr. Reichart
8.01 Please plan to exit the building within 15 minutes following adjournment so staff may secure the building and depart for the evening.
9. Adjournment
Gettysburg Borough Council Work Session – 08/25/2025
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 25, 2025 – 7:00 PM
I. Call to Order President Moon
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon
III. Announcements President Moon
IV. Special Presentation
None
V. Public Comment (Restricted to items appearing on the agenda – not tabled items)
VI. New Business
(34) CDBG 2025 Allocation Project Discussion John Whitmore
(35) Civil Service Regulations Updates / Discussion Dave Sanders
VII. Current and Old Business
(3) PBS 2023-01 Comprehensive Rezoning John Whitmore
VIII. Public Comment (Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda)
IX. Adjournment