@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!
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 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.
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.
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:
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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:
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
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/
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
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.
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.
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
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:
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
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.
About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 430+ national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov, and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
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
Hanover, PA – Celebrate September’s 2nd Saturday in downtown Hanover with Oktoberfest – A Taste of Germany! On Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the streets of Hanover will come alive with the flavors, sounds, and traditions of Germany.
Hanover, Pennsylvania—named after its German sister city—has deep roots in German culture and tradition. This festive stroll invites attendees to explore local eateries and venues serving German-inspired dishes at each stop. From bratwurst and schnitzel to strudel and spaetzle, guests will enjoy flavors that celebrate the town’s rich heritage.
Attendees can also visit downtown breweries offering authentic and seasonal beer selections for purchase, perfect for pairing with their bites. Throughout the afternoon, live music in the Square will provide a lively backdrop for the event.
Participating Businesses & Featured Treats:
Beer Voucher Vendors:
Tickets & Event Details:
This family-friendly event welcomes children accompanied by a guardian. Guests are encouraged to check in at the Main Street Hanover tent in the Square (near Clark’s) before starting the stroll and enjoy live music throughout the afternoon.
Raise a glass, savor the flavors, and celebrate community—Prost!
Purchase Tickets: You can purchase tickets online at MainStreetHanover.org/events or use our direct link to Eventbrite here: Oktoberfest – A Taste of Germany Tickets, Sat, Sep 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite
Congratulations to the Player of the Game for Community Media’s Game of the Week – High School Football – Bermudian Springs vs New Oxford, Luke Frey from New Oxford!
Thank you to our Player of the Game Sponsor: Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Check out some highlights from his game:
Community Media’s Game of the Week –
High School Football – Bermudian Springs @ New Oxford
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
Gettysburg, PA – Gettysburg native and Hall of Fame pitcher Edward S. “Eddie” Plank will be honored in his hometown on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, 2025 by Gettysburg History. In recognition of the 150th anniversary of his birth, Plank’s legacy will be celebrated with a series of events.
The weekend kicks off with a panel featuring former Major League Baseball players Sid Bream, Jeff Manto, and Cody Eppley at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 30. All three are Pennsylvania natives, with Bream hailing from Carlisle, Manto from Bristol Township, and Eppley from Dillsburg. The discussion, moderated by historian Tom McMillan, will feature the panelists sharing their personal stories, career highlights, and the challenges and triumphs of their journeys in professional baseball. Later in the day, the public is invited to attend a free screening of Ken Burns’ Baseball: The Faith of Fifty Million People at 3 p.m.
On Sunday, August 31, the official anniversary of Plank’s birth, a permanent plaque will be dedicated in his honor. The public is invited to attend the brief dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. Special guests will include Plank’s grandson, Edward S. Plank III, and Adams County historian Timothy H. Smith. Following the ceremony, author and historian Lawrence Knorr, Ph.D., will give a presentation based on his book, Gettysburg Eddie, that covers Plank’s life story from his early days in Gettysburg to his record-setting career to his brief retirement prior to his passing. The talk will be followed by a book signing with Knorr, joined by Plank’s grandson.
The weekend’s festivities will all take place at the Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg. As a special benefit, all Adams County youth 17 and under receive free admission to all Eddie Plank Weekend events. For more information about individual events or to reserve your tickets, visit www.gettysburghistory.org.
Gettysburg History thanks the Plank family, Gettysburg Eddie’s, Codori Memorials, Harrisburg Senators, and York Revolution for their generous support in making this weekend possible.
About Gettysburg History: Gettysburg History, an initiative of the Adams County Historical Society, connects visitors from across the country to the people, places, and events that shaped the story of Gettysburg—and the nation.
Chambersburg, PA — After 12 successful years of hosting the popular Empty Bowls Fundraiser in Gettysburg with the Spring 2026 event already being planned, The Gleaning Project of South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) is proud to announce the inaugural Empty Bowls – Franklin County Fundraiser, to be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at King Street Church in Chambersburg.
This meaningful community event brings together residents, artists, businesses, and hunger-relief advocates to raise awareness about food insecurity while supporting The Gleaning Project’s vital mission. Attendees will enjoy a meal of a variety of soups, breads, and desserts. Each ticketholder will receive a beautiful pottery bowl to take home as a reminder of the event and the empty bowls in our communities.
Tickets are $20 each and will go on sale September 2, 2025.
Please note: No tickets will be sold at the door.
The Gleaning Project works throughout Adams and Franklin Counties to recover surplus produce from local farms and gardens—fresh food that would otherwise go to waste—and redistributes it to community organizations and families in need. In 2024 alone, the program gleaned and shared over 900,000 pounds of produce.
“This new event in Franklin County marks an exciting expansion of our efforts to engage the community in fighting hunger and food waste,” said Cheryl Brown, SCCAP’s Resource Development Director. “We are thrilled to bring this impactful fundraiser to Chambersburg and welcome everyone to be part of the solution.”
Sponsorship opportunities are available at all levels, offering businesses and individuals the chance to support a local initiative that feeds thousands of families each year. Sponsors will be recognized at the event, in promotional materials, and through SCCAP’s outreach channels.
Additionally, local chefs and restaurants are invited to donate soup for the event, helping to provide a delicious meal to attendees while showcasing their culinary talents. Local potters are also encouraged to contribute by donating handcrafted pottery bowls, which will be used at the event and then given to guests as a keepsake.
If you are a chef, restaurant, or potter interested in donating, please contact Natalie Sinclair, director of The Gleaning Project at nsinclair@sccap.org
To learn more about sponsoring the event or getting involved, please contact:
Cheryl Brown, Resource Development Director
at cbrown@sccap.org
About The Gleaning Project:
The Gleaning Project is a community-powered initiative of South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP), dedicated to rescuing fresh produce and distributing it to those facing food insecurity in Adams and Franklin Counties. By building relationships with local growers and volunteers, The Gleaning Project promotes sustainability, nutrition, and compassion across south central Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
HANOVER BOROUGH FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
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 July 16, 2025
5.02 Finance Reports:
a. Approve Bills for Payment
b. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
c. Accept Report of Monthly investments
6. Public Safety Committee
6.01 Approve Advertisement of Ordinance
a. Restrictions on parking on the 100 block of East Park Avenue, East of Railroad Street to
accommodate commercial truck movements
7. Planning Commission
7.01 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.
7.02 Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) Grant application
a. Approve Resolution to authorize Borough staff to collaborate with Delta Development to prepare, pursue and submit a PA DCED MAP Grant application to assist in funding 50% of 2026 Comprehensive Plan update costs
8. Finance, Personnel and Administration
8.01 Local Share Account Category 4 Facilities Program Grant
a. Approve resolution authorizing submission of a grant application for funding for the purchase and fit-out of a refuse disposal truck
9. Reports of Council Members, Council Committees and Other Public Bodies
10. Management Reports
11. Correspondence and Information
12. Additional Public Comment
12.01 Hear Citizens concerning all other items relating to the Finance and Personnel Committee
13. Announcements, if any
14. Adjournment
