The continuation of the Township of Hamilton Zoning Hearing Board public hearing to share information, gather evidence, and welcome community feedback on NOBPA, LLC’s application.
Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing – 06/25/2024
Gettysburg Borough Council Workshop Meeting – 06/24/2024
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 24, 2024 – 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. Current and Old Business
(3) PBS 2023-01 Comprehensive Rezoning Whitmore
Update
(4) PBS 2017-04 Sign Ordinance Revisions Whitmore
Update
(12) PBS 2020-04 GIL Phase B1 / B2(A) / B2(B) Clabaugh
Update
o Coordination with Gettysburg College
o Impact on Railroad Street Businesses
o Overnight Boring and Noise Ordinance
o Communication with Stakeholders
(15) PBS 2024-01 Parking Fissel
VII. New Business
A. Sister City – Sekigahara, Japan Frealing
Butterfield
B. Part-Time Police Hourly Wage Glenny
VIII. Public Comment
(Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda)
IX. Adjournment
United Way of Adams County’s 77th Anniversary – Give. Advocate. Volunteer. Awards 2024
United Way of Adams County held their 77th Anniversary, Give. Advocate. Volunteer. Awards on June 19th at the Adams County Emergency Services Center in Gettysburg. In this, the “With Heart in Hand” Nominees and Award Recipients were honored.
Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting Held to Celebrate the Reopening of Little Round Top
Little Round Top is expected to reopen to the public later this afternoon.
The project enhances access to a more extensive, safe, and accessible trail system that allows visitors to experience the area’s monuments, cannons, and other areas of interest. Gathering areas across the summit will better accommodate the many large groups arriving by bus. Eroded soils have been stabilized and re-vegetated. New interpretive waysides throughout the area tell the story of those who suffered, died, and memorialized the battlefield. In addition, satellite parking has been expanded and formalized in the area with access to the trail system.
Funding for the project represents a mix of federal funds and generous donations. The total cost of the project was $12.9 million, of which $5.2 million came from donations from the Gettysburg Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the American Battlefield Trust.
“We extend our deepest thanks and gratitude to our philanthropic partners at the Gettysburg Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the American Battlefield Trust. Their dedication, vision, and support of this project made it possible” said Kristina Heister, superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site. “After a twenty-two-month closure, we are thrilled to welcome the American public back to the most iconic location on the battlefield. It is an area where visitors can truly experience a meaningful connection to the past and understand the sacrifices made to protect our freedoms. We are confident that, with the help of the visiting public, the improvements to Little Round Top will provide an amazing experience for generation of visitors to come.”
“The Gettysburg Foundation is excited about the reopening of Little Round Top and the work that the National Park Service has completed to rehabilitate the landscape, monuments, and trails there,” said Gettysburg Foundation interim president & CEO David Malgee. “We are proud to have supported this extensive project as the official non-profit partner of the National Parks at Gettysburg and are truly thankful for the many enhancements to “the hill” that will inspire visitors for generations to come,” added Malgee.
“Gettysburg veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Joshua Chamberlain noted that ‘In great deeds something abides. On great fields something stays’ and there are few landscapes for which that power of place is more tangible than Little Round Top.” said American Battlefield Trust President David Duncan. “Now revitalized and enhanced, it stands ready to welcome this and future generations, a place where they can feel a meaningful connection to the past.”
“Modernizing and improving visitor access to Little Round Top protects this hallowed ground and ensures that future generations can explore this place where history was made, and better understand how the battle of Gettysburg shaped our nation,” said National Park Foundation President and CEO Will Shafroth. “I am grateful for the generosity of John L. Nau, III and the partnership of the American Battlefield Trust for making it possible.”
Park staff would like to thank the many members of the local Gettysburg community who helped keep park visitors up to date with pertinent information about the project and their continued patience throughout the process. We look forward to welcoming visitors back to this iconic battlefield site and join us as stewards to help us protect and interpret the site for generations to come.
Full details of the project, including photo albums, videos, time lapse videos, and frequently asked questions are on the park’s website at
www.nps.gov/gett.
www.nps.gov
Hanover Borough Council Finance & Personnel Committee & Council Workshop Meeting – 6/19/2024
HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL WORKSHOP/
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
JUNE 19, 2024-7:00 PM
44 FREDERICK ST. HANOVER
AND VIA ZOOM FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
1. Public Comment
2. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any
3. Presentations
a. Library Board of Governors
i. Plan moving forward
ii. Memorandum of understanding
4. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: Approval of Minutes of May 15, 2024
b. Finance Reports:
i. Approve Bills for Payment
ii. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
iii. Accept Report of Monthly Investments
c. Community Development Block Grant Extension:
i. Doss Alley Conversion until December 31, 2024
d. Police Suspension in compliance with Civil Service Regulations:
i. Ratify Mayor’s disciplinary action for personnel matter
e. Special Events: Approve
i. Hanover Chili Cookoff: Moul Field, September 1, 2024
ii. Honoring Our Heroes: St. Mark’s Church, 129 Charles St,
July 14, 2024
m. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: YWCA, August 9, 2024
iv. Diversity Festival: Wirt Park, September 28, 2024
v. Hawk Hustle: Hanover High School, November 9, 2024
v1. Dolphin & Anchor Block Party: Baltimore St & Broadway Quad
Closure, August 17, 2024
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4. Consent Agenda, continued
f. Approve request for sewer credit as per Resolution #1167:
i. Bon Ton Builders, 225 Moul Avenue in the amount of $2,030.70
g. Former Black Rock Landfill: Ratify Manager’s approval of Contract for
Treatment System Rehabilitation with Hydro-Terra Group in the amount
of $7,400.00
h. Police Department Hires: Approve hire of 2 probationary police officers
effective July 5, 2024:
i. Jamal Jimenez
ii. Griffin Kuhn
5. Finance, Personnel & Administration
a. Civic Plus Website: Approve Renewal Contract (4 years) in the amount of
Proposed Contract Previous Contract
1. Year 1 $4,246.72 $8,119.93
ii. Year 2 $5,015.18 $8,119.93
iii. Year 3 $5,265.94 $8,119.93
iv. Year 4 $5,529.24 $4,044.50
b. Iron Mike Statue: Approve relocation of “Iron Dog” statue from its
current location on Center Square to the Welsh Estate at Mount Olivet
Cemetery with relocation of the statue to be undertaken by the recipient
6. Public Works and Facilities
a. Municibid Online Public Auction: Approve bid results and resolution for
sale of equipment
b. Community Change Grant: Authorize staff to engage with Delta and
Dewberry to prepare EPA Community Change grant submission for
Railroad Street and Chestnut Street corridor, implementing the first phase
of the completed “Hanover Streetscape & Downtown Improvement Plan”.
c. Doss Alley (CDBG) Project: Authorize staff to proceed with bid
advertisements for Doss Alley (CDBG) Project
7. Planning Commission
a. Review /Update of Zoning Ordinance: Authorize Planning Commission
to engage with Gannett Fleming’s Land Use Planning staff to review
potential changes to the Zoning Ordinance to address emerging land use
issues and complete administrative revisions.
b. GIS Based Zoning Map: Announcement of a public GIS based Interactive
Zoning Map.
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8. Water Resources Department
a. 319 Wilson Avenue Land Swap: Approve resolution to authorize staff and
legal counsel to proceed with preparing the necessary documents for a
land swap of public and private lands along Wilson A venue.
b. Lead Service Program: Brief presentation by Water Resources Director,
outlining PA DEP requirements and progress to date.
9. Reports of Council Members, Council Committees and Other Public Bodies
10. Management Reports
11. Correspondence and Information
12. Additional Public Comment
13. Adjournment
Interview with Gettysburg Baseball Coach – Eric Ketterman
Jeff, Ray and Corey talk with Gettysburg Warriors Baseball Head Coach, Eric Ketterman!
Gettysburg Planning Commission Meeting – 6/17/2024
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:00pm | Borough Council Chambers
1. Convene Meeting
2. Review and Approve Agenda
3. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. May 20, 2024, Meeting Minutes
4. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
5. Tabled Old Business
A. SLD-230001 0 Hanover Street
B. SLD-230003 Library Subdivision at Lutheran Seminary
C. SLD-240001 / Gettys Golf LLC / 533 Steinwehr Avenue
6. New Business
A. 2023-2024 Rezoning Effort
Discussion regarding the initial revised draft of Chapter 27 Zoning, of the
Ordinances of the Borough of Gettysburg / Gettysburg Zoning Ordinance, the
proposed public outreach scheduled, public comment and review sequence for
adoption, and an overview of the draft revised Zoning Map.
B. SLD-240002 / Spectra Kote / 301 East Water Street
The item is postponed as the Borough is awaiting comments from the Adams
County Office of Planning and Development. The Planning Commission cannot act
on this application until the July 15, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
7. Announcements
A. Next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2024, at
7:00 p.m.
8. Additional Comments from Planning Commission Members
9. Public Comment
10.Adjourn
Open House – Gettysburg Community Theatre
In this special episode of Open House, Guest Host Elida Murray from the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center talks about the Gettysburg Community Theatre. Hear from the Executive Director of the Theatre, Chad-Alan Carr along with two volunteers, Kelli and Ella Scott! Learn all about the Theatre and what they do to help our kids have a safe place to express themselves, as well as a special performance by Ella Scott!
To learn more about the Gettysburg Community Theatre visit: gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org
Open House – Collaborating for Youth
In this special episode of Open House, guest host Elida Murray from the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center, talks about Collaborating For Youth. (CFY). She talks with Lyric Gallagher, the CFY Youth Coalition Coordinator along with two Youth Coalition Co-chairs: Ashley Rodriguez and Maia Niedererr. Learn all about the CFY and what they do in Adams County to help our Youth in many different ways.
Open House – Head Start
In this special episode of Open House, Guest Host Elida Murray from the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center, talks about the Head Start program. She talks with Jennifer Showers who is the Executive Director of Head Start, along with Amy Geesey, a Head Start Teacher, and Kate Parichuk, a Head Start parent. Learn all about the Head Start program, and how it can help get your kids ready for school!
McSherrystown Borough Council Meeting – 06/12/2024
McSherrystown Borough Council General Meeting Agenda
Wednesday June 12, 2024, at 7pm
Borough Council: Mayor & Staff:
Robert Niedererr, Catherine Hagerman (Mayor), Joseph VonSas, Luke Gibson (Solicitor), Timothy Klunk, Jessica Freiert (Manager Secretary), Kim Wagner, Keith Lewter, Thomas Snyder, Stephen Pascoe.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Invocation
4. Attendance Roll Call
5. Approval of May 8th Meeting Minutes
6. Announcement/Communications
a. Police/Mayor Report
7. Public Comment Period
8. New Business
a. Approval of Conditional Use Application for 363 North Street
b. Update Office Hours
c. Resolution 2024-08 Filling Vacancies on the Zoning Hearing Board
d. Motion to Appoint Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor
e. Approval of Expenditures
9. Call for motion to Adjourn
Carroll Valley Borough Council Meeting – 06/11/2024
1. Approval of Minutes: April 9, 2024, 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.
3. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Chapter 18 Revision Proposing to require Sump Pump Inspection prior to transfer of Property.
FOR ADVERTISEMENT
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
6. Committee Reports
a. New Community Park Ad Hoc Committee
b. Nature Trail Ad Hoc Committee
c. 50th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee
7. Administrative Business – Borough Manager
a. Treasurer’s Report – April 2024
b. Personnel Update
c. Lake May Maintenance Issue
8. Unfinished Business
a. Grant Funding Updates
b. Effluent Meters
c. Sale of Borough Lots
d. Lot Trade Request
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
Gettysburg Borough Council Meeting – 06/10/2024
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 10, 2024 – 7:00 PM
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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
An executive session of the Borough Council of the Borough of Gettysburg was
conducted immediately following the adjournment of the May 28, 2024 monthly work
session of the Borough Council consistent with section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5)
of the Sunshine Act.
V. Approval of Agenda and Minutes – Council
A motion to approve the June 10, 2024 agenda as presented.
A motion to approve minutes of the Council Public Hearing on April 8, 2024, Council
Meeting on May 13, 2024 and the Council Work Session on May 28, 2024 as
presented.
VI. Special Presentation
2023 Audit Presentation Jennifer CruverKibi, CPA
MaherDuessel
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
2. Historic & Environmental Preservation Debra English
a. Departmental Report
b. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to accept the recommendations of the Borough of Gettysburg Historic
Architectural Review Board (HARB) following its review on May 15, 2024 and to
approve the grant of Certificates of Appropriateness for the following applications as
presented: COA-240025 MAJOR PROJECT: 128 Chambersburg Street – Gettyspace
LLC for the rear renovation to include the replacement of the siding, the installation
of double doors on the first floor rear with two windows above on the second floor
rear, the addition of a second-story deck with a new door, steps and rear landing, and
a concrete pad as submitted in the application dated April 24, 2024; COA-240014
MAJOR PROJECT: 444 Baltimore Street-The Welty House – Lance Zaal for the rear
shed project to include a stick built paintable shed structure with four-lite windows,
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 10, 2024 – 7:00 PM
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double doors facing Baltimore Street, and placed on a cement slab as presented in the
application dated February 26, 2024 (revised April 23, 2024); COA-240028 MAJOR
PROJECT: 533 Steinwehr Avenue – Gettysgolf LLC for the construction of a ninehole min-golf course that would include public ADA restrooms, and employee
clubhouse, and a rear parking lot with downward screened lighting as submitted in
the application dated April 24, 2024; COA-240030 MAJOR PROJECT: 443 York
Street – Kevin McCready, The Cafe for the proposed façade renovation changes to
the front of the structure to include modifying the entrance doors, adding an ADA
ramp to a screened patio area in order to change part of an existing garage to a café
as submitted in the application dated April 29, 2024.
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
Gettysburg Inner Loop Phase B2(B):
Funding Commitments:
o CDBG $261,584
o DCNR (C2P2) $200,000
o HABPI $149,000
o GBSWA $230,000
o GMA $225,000
o Gettysburg Borough $273,500
$1,339,084
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Gettysburg
Municipal Authority (GMA), the Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority
(GBSWA), and the Gettysburg Borough, for the construction of the N. Washington
St. water and storm piping associated with the development of the Gettysburg Inner
Loop Phase B2 project, contingent on approval by the GMA and the GBSWA.
E. Police Department
1. Departmental Report Chief Robert Glenny
2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to accept the resignation from employment of Joshua Chilcote, a trainee as
an entry-level patrol officer with the Gettysburg Borough Police Department, and to
authorize and ratify entry into a memorandum of agreement memorializing the terms
and conditions of the resignation and termination of employment of Officer Chilcote.
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 10, 2024 – 7:00 PM
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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 budget modification for fiscal year 2024 for the transfer of
the aggregate amount of $32,570.00, comprised of the transfer of $22,799.00 from line
item 01-410-112 and the transfer of $9,771.00 from line item 01-430-112 to the
following line items in the following amounts, as specified: 1) the amount of $1,322.00
to line item 01-401-192; 2) the amount of $315.00 to line item 01-401-193; 3) the
amount of $9,000.00 to line item 01-401-196; 4) the amount of $75.00 to line item 01-
401-198; 5) the amount of $191.00 to line item 01-401-199; and 6) the amount of
$21,667.00 to line item 01-401-114.
A motion to authorize the preparation by the solicitor of a proposed resolution of the
Borough Council for consideration of subsequent adoption for the purposes of
authorizing and ratifying the electronic or online payment and receipt of certain
Borough fees and costs previously authorized by either ordinance or resolution of the
Council.
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
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 10, 2024 – 7:00 PM
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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
Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority Meeting – 06/10/2024
GETTYSBURG BOROUGH STORM WATER AUTHORITY
(GBSWA) BUSINESS MEETING
I. GBSWA – Call to Order Chair Malewicki
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks Chair Malewicki
III. Announcements Chair Malewicki
IV. Approval of Agenda, Minutes, and other Business Chair Malewicki
A motion to approve the agenda as presented.
A motion to approve all bills and payrolls as presented.
A motion to approve the April 8, 2024 GBSWA business meeting
minutes.
V. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda)
VI. Special Presentation
2023 Audit Presentation Jennifer CruverKibi, CPA
MaherDuessel
Borough of Gettysburg
Monday, June 10, 2024 @ 5:30 PM
GBSWA – Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority
Borough of Gettysburg
GBSWA – Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority
Monday – June 10, 2024 5:30 PM
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VII. Current Business
A. Financial Updates
• Revenue vs. Expenses YTD (2024) Gable
i. Bank Accounts
• Payments Received (2023 Billing) English
• Liens Filed (2023 Billing Cycle) Boyer
VIII. Old Business
A. Engineer Updates Clabaugh
B. Stevens Run Clean-Out Update Harbaugh
C. Gettysburg Inner Loop Phase B2(B) Funding Gable
• Funding Commitments:
o CDBG $261,584
o DCNR (C2P2) $200,000
o HABPI $149,000
o GBSWA $230,000
o GMA $225,000
o Gettysburg Borough $273,500
$1,339,084
A motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Construction
Work on Gettysburg Inner Loop Phase B2(B) between the Gettysburg
Municipal Authority, The Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority, and
the Borough of Gettysburg, pertaining to the reimbursement by the
Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority of construction expenses
associated with stormwater components of the project, with such approval
of the Memorandum of Understanding being contingent upon the separate
approval of the Memorandum of Understanding by the other parties thereto.
IX. New Business
A. Status of 2024 Billing – Issued July 1, 2024 English
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournment
Open House – 4-H
In this episode of Open House, Guest Host Elida Murrary from the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center, brings in some people of Adams County 4-H.
Alexis Lansford, a 4-H educator and Penn State Extension Educator, talks about what all 4-H has to offer for us, and our Youth. Joining her are two
4-H Youths, Casey Zirk & Makayla Keller, who talk about their experince with the 4-H programs.
Naturalization Ceremony at Eisenhower NHS – 6/6/2024
Join National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services staff to welcome new citizens at General and Mrs. Eisenhower’s Gettysburg home. This ceremony will feature keynote remarks from retired Air Force 3-star general Christopher Burne, whose father participated in the Normandy campaign as a member of the Mighty 8th Air Force. The Gettysburg Choral Society and Junior ROTC cadets from Gettysburg High School will also take part in the commemoration, along with additional remarks from NPS staff. Visitors interested in attending the ceremony are asked to bring a lawn chair with them, as seating may be limited.
This ceremony is part of Eisenhower National Historic Site’s commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. More info here at the National Park Service’s site here.
Live Stream and Recording sponsored by the Gettysburg Foundation
Open House – Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
In this episode, Ray talks with Sarah Messer, who is the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce’s President. She talks about the many ways the Chamber helps to improve our community, and the events they hold. To become a member or to learn even more about the Chamber visit: hanoverchamber.com
Two Cool Dudes – Mental Health Awareness Day at the Markets
The Two Cool Dudes Podcast had a chance to interview several people at the Mental Health Awareness Day at the Markets. Mental Health Awareness Day took place on May 11th, 2024 at the Adams County Farmers Market.
Watch and listen below as they cover a wide range of organizations around Adams County who are integral to bringing mental health to our community.
Waldo’s & Company:
YWCA:
Innovo Detox:
Healthy Adams County:
Adams County Empowerment Center:
Al-Anon:
PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs:
Gettysburg Gun Sense:
“To The Rescue Starts With You!” Emergency Preparedness Event 2024
This event was held on May 14th, at the Gettysburg Fire Hall. Through this community event, Destination Gettysburg aims to create engagement and support between businesses, front-line workers and our local law enforcement, fire department, emergency responders and the National Park Service.
Littlestown Memorial Day Parade 2024
Sponsored by Ocker Snyder Post 321- American Legion
May 30th 2024
Majestic Theater’s 2024-2025 Season Kicks Off August 9
Gettysburg, PA (May 31, 2024) – Musical tributes and dazzling physical feats will fill the historic 1925 auditorium at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater when the 2024-2025 Celebrity Season kicks off this August. The season lineup includes classic rock and roll, jazz, the universal languages of comedy and percussion, daring street acrobatics and athleticism, and the annual one-night Mountainfilm on Tour screening event. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 21. Majestic members can access ticket pre-sales starting Wednesday, June 19.
The launch of the 2024-2025 season coincides with Executive Director Brett W. Messenger’s arrival at the Majestic after arriving in Gettysburg in late May following Founding Executive Director Jeffrey Gabel’s retirement in early 2024. Messenger is looking forward to getting to know Gettysburg audiences and is already working to schedule additional performing artists to grace the stage during the season.
“The upcoming season is rife with opportunities for Majestic audiences from near and far to gather for meaningful entertaining experiences. I look forward to getting to know our audiences and this community over the course of many great nights of music and performance,” said Messenger. “The Majestic’s Founding Executive Director, Jeffrey Gabel planned a thoughtful slate of performances for us to enjoy together. It is a true testament to his great legacy and dedication to this community and audiences young and old.”
Since the 1980s, 1964 The Tribute has been thrilling live audiences by transporting them to an early 1960s Beatles concert, re-created with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. After last appearing before Majestic audiences in the summer of 2012, 1964 returns to Gettysburg on Friday, August 9 at 7:30 p.m. to kick off the season. The performance is made possible by the J. William Warehime Fund of the Majestic Theater Centennial Endowment.
On Saturday, October 12 at 3 p.m., internationally renowned BAM Percussion brings The Blue Barrel Show to the Majestic with its powerful rhythms and riotously funny sketches. This show, made possible by the Sites Family Endowed Fund for Children’s Programming and the Jean S. LeGros and Jeffrey Gabel Endowed Fund for Family Programming, is appropriate for all ages. Next on Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m., audiences are invited to witness an evening in music history. When Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley met up at Memphis’ Sun Records on December 4, 1956, no one could have guessed the jam session that ensued would turn into a landmark evening in rock and roll. One Night in Memphis pays tribute to that historic night with rockabilly, country, gospel, and pure 1950s rock and roll showcased by a live band. The performance is made possible by the Majestic Theater Centennial Endowment’s Lydia Ziegler Clare Fund.
Mountainfilm on Tour returns for the fifth year on Friday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. Bringing the latest culturally rich and inspiring documentary short films from the annual Mountainfilm festival held each May in Telluride, Colo., Mountainfilm on Tour has become a tradition to warm up Gettysburg audiences each January. Films explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film and art to inspire audiences to create a better world.
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS brings the soul of Mardi Gras to the Majestic on Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. with New Orleans Songbook. Featuring world-class rising musicians straight from New York’s Lincoln Center, this evening of live performance immerses audiences in a celebration of the composers and melodies of the historic epicenter of jazz, the Crescent City. Finally, on May 2 at 7:30 p.m., 360 AllStars connects the street to performing arts with a supercharged urban circus featuring world champion and world record holding artists and athletes exploring all forms of rotation. New Orleans Songbook and 360 AllStars are each made possible in part by the Majestic Theater Centennial Endowment Fund.
Further events will be added to the 2024-2025 season schedule. For the latest updates on Majestic Theater news, including newly announced performances and films, sign up for email updates on the Majestic’s website, www.gettysburgmajestic.org
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Tickets for the 2024-2025 Celebrity Season will go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 21. All Majestic members may access the ticket pre-sale on Wednesday, June 19; headliner and benefactor members may access ticket pre-sale on Monday, June 17. Tickets are available online at www.gettysburgmajestic.org, by calling (717) 337-8200, or by stopping by the Box Office at 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 3-7:30 p.m., Saturday, 12-7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5:30 p.m. Free parking and roundtrip shuttle service for most live shows is available from Gettysburg College’s Constitution Parking Lot. Shuttle starts one hour before each performance and is ADA accessible. Metered parking is available at the Gettysburg Borough Parking Garage in Racehorse Alley as well as along Carlisle Street.
The Majestic Theater at the Jennifer and David LeVan Performing Arts Center is owned and operated by Gettysburg College as a gathering place for its campus and community to celebrate the arts together.
Open House – George Keeney: Mansion House 1757
In this special episode of Open House, Ray talks with George Keeney from Mansion House 1757. They go over some history about the Mansion as well as the food they serve there, all while showing you how George makes a yummy lamb burger!
For more information on the Mansion House 1757 visit: www.mansionhouse1757.com
Gettysburg Borough Council Work Session – 05/28/2024
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 – 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 of the Borough of Gettysburg was
conducted immediately following the adjournment of the May 13, 2024 monthly
business meeting of the Borough Council consistent with section 708(a)(1) and
section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act.
An executive session will be conducted immediately following the adjournment
of this evening’s monthly general business meeting consistent with section
708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act for the following purposes:
(1) to provide information and to discuss matters of employment, the terms and
conditions of employment and the evaluation of 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
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 Gable /
• Section d. Shade Tree Ordinance Whitmore
Clabaugh
(3) PBS 2023-01 Comprehensive Rezoning Whitmore /
Gable
(4) PBS 2017-04 Sign Ordinance Revisions Whitmore /
Gable
(9) PBS 2019-09 Gettysburg Welcome Center (GWC) Whitmore /
Construction and Management Gable /
Sellers
(15) Temporary Reservation of Metered Parking Spaces for Fissel
Museums and Churches
VII. New Business
None.
VIII. Public Comment
(Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda)
IX. Adjournment
X. Executive Session
Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony 2024
One Hundred Fifty-Seventh Gettysburg Memorial Day Observance – Monday, May 27, 2024
AT THE ROSTRUM IN The National Cemetery
3:00 P.M.
Keynote Speaker MAJOR GENERAL DAVID C. HILL
Major General David C. Hill serves as the 53rd Commandant
of the U.S. Army War College. His operational assignments
include Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Operation
Joint Endeavor, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Major General
Hill holds two Master of Science degrees. He received his
commission in 1990 from the United States Military Academy
at West Point, New York.
Major General Hill’s awards and decorations include three
Distinguished Service Medals, three Legion of Merit Medals,
three Bronze Star Medals, six Meritorious Service Medals, the
Joint Service Commendation Medal, four Army Commendation
Medals, six Army Achievement Medals, the Master Parachutist
Badge, the Air Assault Badge and Army Staff Identification
Badge.
Honored Guest CAPTAIN JUSTIN R. HODGES Commanding Officer, USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64)
National Moment of Remembrance……………………Barry C. Decker, Chairman G.J.V.M.D.C
Strewing of Flowers………………………………………Children from Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) Elementary Schools
Opening Remarks………………………………………………Barry C. Decker, Chairman G.J.V.M.D.C.
Welcome and Introduction Master of Ceremonies……………..Rita Frealing Mayor of Gettysburg
Master of Ceremonies…………………………..PA State Representative Daniel Moul
Presentation of Colors……………………………………..USS Gettysburg Color Guard
National Anthem “The Star Spangled Banner”…Gettysburg Area High School
Opening Prayer……………………………………… Rev. Dale E. Williams, USN (Ret.)
“Battle Hymn of the Republic”………………………….Wayne D. Hill, Baritone Vocalist
The Gettysburg Address …………………………President Lincoln (James Hayney)
Keynote Speaker……………………………………………..Major General David C. Hill
“Armed Forces Medley”…………………………………….Gettysburg Area High School
Reading list of presenters of wreaths…….PA State Representative Daniel Moul
Artillery Salute……………………………………………………PA Army National Guard
Twenty One Gun Salute….Adams County Allied Veterans Council Honor Guard
“Taps”……………………………………………………………………………….Mitch Mummert American Legion Post 202
“American Anthem”…………………………………..Wayne D. Hill, Baritone Vocalist
Closing Prayer ………………………………………..Rev. Dale E. Williams, USN (Ret.)
GETTYSBURG JOINT VETERANS
MEMORIAL DAY COMMISSION
Chairman……………………………………………………………….. Barry C. Decker
Vice Chairman / Treasurer ………………………………………….William Hewitt
Parade Marshal / Secretary …………………………………………….. Gail Serfass
Recorder…………………………………………………………………Eleanor Cringire
Contributing Organizations
American Legion Post 202
Commander Kenneth Wetzel
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 15
Commander Gary Ryan
Marine Corps League Battlefield Detachment 705
Commandant Diana Henry
Gettysburg Camp 112, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Commander Dr. Stephen Law
Adams County Veteran Affairs
Stan Clark
Major Donors
Gettysburg Nature Alliance
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg Travel Council
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Significant Donors
Adams Electric Coop
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg Past and Present
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Nancy MacMeekin
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Ted Hirt
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
C.S. Davidson, Inc.
York, Pennsylvania
Grand Marshals
LAURENCE (LARRY) ALTOFF
Larry Altoff graduated from Delone Catholic High School in 1964. He joined
the Marine Corp in October 1965. He was assigned to A Co. 1st Marine
Battalion 1st Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division and sent to Vietnam.
Later he started his career in Railroading, working for Short Line and Class 1
railroads. In October of 1991 he married his wife Kathy. He belongs
to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 15, American Legion 321, 40 &
8, the Marine Corps Detachment of Gettysburg, the VVA, and CWV of
Bonneauville. He has served as Commander of VFW Post 6954, and
American Legion 321, and Commander of Adams Co. Allied Veterans
Council. He also serves on the Adams Co. and Hanover Honor Guards.
KATHLEEN (KATHY) ALTOFF
Kathy (Gebhart) Altoff graduated from Littlestown Senior High School, and
started her career with the Federal Government, working at the Mechanicsburg
Navy Depot retiring in 2013. She joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Auxiliary in 1982, serving in various official positions as Guard, Conductor,
Treasurer, SR Vice President and then Auxiliary President for 9 yrs at the local
level. She currently holds the position of District 21 Auxiliary President.
She is also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary 321 and Fraternal
Order of Eagles Auxiliary 2226.
Hanover Memorial Day Parade 2024
The Annual Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the Allied Veterans Council of Hanover held on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 8:30 AM.
Alternative link https://www.facebook.com/events/463550666250538/
Hanover Borough Council Meeting – 5/22/2024
AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024 AT 7:00 PM
I. PRELIMINARY MATTERS & OFFICERS’ REPORTS
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call
4. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any
5. Public Comment
6. Certificates of Appreciation – Mayor Whitman
► James Zartman – February 2001 to April 2024, Council & Zoning Board
► Stanley DeHoff – September 2001 to April 2024, Recreation Board
► Libby Huston – February 22, 2023 to May 22, 2024, Junior Council
► Thea Persaud – February 22, 2023 to May 22, 2024, Junior Council
7. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes: April 24, 2024 Council Minutes
b. Finance Reports:
i. Approve Bills for Payment
ii. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
iii. Accept Report of Monthly Investments
c. Tidal Wave Auto Spa: Release performance bond in the amount of $966,849.56.
d. YWCA: Approve Resolution for Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Approval
e. Certified Hiring List: Authorize Civil Service Commission to create certified hiring list for
one probationary police officer
f. Field Use Agreements: Approve
i. Myers Playground – Hanover Diamond Sports
g. Board resignations:
i. Accept resignation of Stanley DeHoff from the Hanover Borough Recreation Board
ii. Accept resignation of James L. Zartman from the Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing
Board
h. Stonewicke Residential Development: Accept offer of dedication for water system
i. Appointment of Edward Lookenbill to the Council Public Safety Committee
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I.
II.
PRELIMINARY MATTERS & OFFICERS’ REPORTS
REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
Council Workshop/Finance & Personnel Committee – Mr. Kress
1. Consideration of a motion approving the following board appointments:
a. Alternate Member of Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing Board: Gerald Funke to
fulfill unexpired term until December 31, 2025
b. Recreation Board Member: Shane Henderson to fulfill unexpired term until
December 31, 2026
Public Works & Facilities Committee – Mr. Roland
1. Consideration of a motion approving Ordinance No. 2367 amending the recycling ordinance
with the additional wording for high grade office paper.
2. Consideration of a motion to authorize a legal advertisement for an online vehicle and
equipment sale through Municibid auction for the following items:
• 1994 Ferris Mower
• 2000 Ferris Mower
• 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor
• 2007 Mack Refuse Truck
• 1999 Spec Tee Trailer
• 1987 Ford Tractor (Snow blower attachment)
• Various Playground equipment pieces (will be listed individually in the resolution)
3. Consideration of a motion to authorize purchase of a 2024 Hustler Zero-Turn mower in the
amount of $14,438 to be funded by vehicle acquisition savings that was previously budgeted.
Public Safety Committee – Mr. Fuentes
1. Consideration of a motion approving Ordinance No. 2368 amending Chapter 346-1 –
Paragraph C of the Code of Ordinances of The Borough of Hanover entitled, “Streets and
alleys in which parking is restricted. Parking is restricted in the following streets and alleys in
the manner hereinafter provided,” shall be amended to include the following items:
Name of Street
Railroad Street
Railroad Street
Side
West
East
Location
Southwardly from Bank Lane a distance of 50 feet
and to a point 94 feet south of Bank Lane a distance of 44 feet
southwardly toward Broadway, except for loading and
unloading only with a maximum time limit of 20 minutes
Northwardly from East Chestnut Street a distance
of 90 feet to a point 130 feet northwardly from East Chestnut
Street for a distance of 40 feet for loading and unloading only
with maximum time limit of 20 minutes
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II. REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
Public Safety Committee – Mr. Fuentes
2. Consideration of a motion approving Ordinance No. 2369 amending, supplementing and
replacing the Rental Property Ordinance of the Borough of Hanover, Ordinance No. 1796
enacted December 19, 1984.
Ill. MAYOR’S REPORT
IV. OTHER MATTERS
► Public Comment
JUNE BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS: Please check the dates
and times as some meetings have been advertised and rescheduled:
*Public Safety Committee Tuesday, June 4, 2024 6:30 PM
*Public Works & Facilities Committee Wednesday, June 12, 2024 6:00 PM
Council Workshop/Finance & Personnel: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:00 PM
Hanover Borough Council: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 7:00 PM
* Committee Meetings will be cancelled if there is no business. Please advise the Borough Secretary if
you will be unable to attend any meetings.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Gettysburg Planning Commission Meeting – 05/20/2024
1. Convene Meeting
2. Review and Approve Agenda
3. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. April 15, 2024, Meeting Minutes
4. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
5. Tabled Old Business
A. SLD-230001 0 Hanover Street
B. SLD-230003 Library Subdivision at Lutheran Seminary
C. SLD-230004 340 Baltimore Street Gettysburg Welcome Center
6. New Business
A. SLD-240001 – Gettys Golf LLC – 533 Steinwehr Avenue
Review of Subdivision and Land Development application for previously accepted
Outdoor Commercial Recreation based land development (miniature golf course)
with modifications to occur at 533 Steinwehr Avenue.
B. SLD-240002 – Spectra Kote – 301 East Water Street
Review of application for acceptance for land development related to an expansion
of an industrial land use/building to occur at 301 East Water Street.
C. ZHB-240001 – Gettysburg Welcome Center – 340 Baltimore Street
Request for (a) a special exception pursuant to Section 27-803(E) to permit the
property to be developed as the Gettysburg Welcome Center; (b) a variance from
Section 27-804.2. to permit nonresidential use on a lot with an area of less than
5,000 square feet; and (c) review and approval of the plans for the Gettysburg
Welcome Center pursuant to Section 27-1403.1.
D. 2023-2024 Rezoning Effort
Discussion regarding the initial revised draft of Chapter 27 Zoning, of the
Ordinances of the Borough of Gettysburg / Gettysburg Zoning Ordinance and
public comment and review sequence for adoption.
7. Announcements
A. Next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024, at
7:00 p.m.
8. Additional Comments from Planning Commission Members
9. Public Comment
10.Adjourn
Open House – Waldo’s & Company
In this episode of Open House, Morgan Garrett talks with Chris Lauer and Wendy Halperin from Waldo’s & Company.
Chris is the Founder of Waldo’s and Wendy is the Executive Director. Learn all about Waldo’s from where they are located,
to where they got the name from.
And to learn more about Waldo’s visit their website at: waldosandco.com
Friends of Michaux State Forest Wins 2024 Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Award
The annual event brought together individuals, businesses, and organizations from across the state, including Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).
“There are thousands of people who help make Pennsylvania state parks and forests wonderful places to visit and I am always excited to celebrate their work,” DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said. “Thank you to the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation for being a great partner and prioritizing these awards to help honor the exemplary people whose work supports public lands.”
The Friends of Michaux State Forest support diverse recreational activities like hiking, mountain biking, climbing, paddling, horseback riding, and ATV use. They offer various volunteer opportunities and partnerships, including a trail stewardship program, regular workdays, and events to connect people with the forest. Their trailer full of tools supports groups like the South-Central PA Climbers and the Susquehanna Area Mountain Bikers Association, ensuring everyone can contribute.
Trained in Leave No Trace principles, members frequently present LNT programming for school groups. Recently, the Friends celebrated their five-year anniversary with a fundraising dinner, highlighting their accomplishments.
“The annual banquet provides not only an opportunity to celebrate Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests, but organizations, individuals and businesses that are committed to conservation and recreational opportunities,” said Marci Mowery, President of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. “We applaud their hard work and dedication to creating a Pennsylvania that is a better place to live, work and play.”
“Additionally, I would like to thank the sponsors that made the banquet possible. Their support makes the annual celebration a reality. Visit the Foundation’s website at https://ppff.events/2024AwardsProgram to see the banquet program and full list of sponsors.”
The event also held a silent auction where the proceeds will go towards funding accessible equipment and opportunities in PA state parks and forests to help ensure outdoor access for everyone.
Other 2024 PPFF Award Winners:
Cliff Jones Keystone Legacy Award: Pennsylvania Forestry Association
Joseph E. Ibberson Government Award: Wayne Kober
President’s Award: Purple Lizard Maps
Chair’s Award: Barbara Barksdale
Forest of the Year Award: William Penn State Forest
Park of the Year Award: Neshaminy State Park
Volunteerism Award (Individual): Margarita Caicedo
Volunteerism Award (Group): Lackawanna State Park Trail Care Crew
Education Award (Individual): Mike Teeter
Education Award (Group): French and Indian War Officer’s Corps
Improvement Award (Individual): Gary Kirk
Improvement Award (Group): Friends of Michaux
Young Volunteer Award: Hung Pham
About the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation
Founded in 1999, the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation supports 124 state parks and 2.2 million acres of forest by coordinating volunteers, activities, and donations through its 40+ chapters. The foundation's mission is to inspire stewardship of Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests through public engagement in volunteerism, recreation, and conservation. To learn more about PPFF visit, www.paparksandforests.org.
Open House – Gettysburg National Military Park May 2024 Update
In this episode, Ray talks with returning guest, Jason Martz, who is the Communication Specialist for the Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower Historic Site. Jason gives us an update on their upcoming events for the rest of the spring season, as well as the summer. He also gives us an update on Little Roundtop.
For more information on the either of the sites, visit:
nps.gov/gett or nps.gov/eise