Children place flowers on graves at Lincoln Cemetery at Gettysburg.
Gettysburg, PA – Educational programs, musical performances and culturally centered events are planned to commemorate Juneteenth in Gettysburg, starting with a ceremony at the town’s historic Black cemetery.
The commemoration begins on June 19 at Lincoln Cemetery — Gettysburg’s only surviving Black cemetery — which will host a public ceremony and graveside tours. The cemetery, the final resting place of more than 450 local residents, invites the community to honor Juneteenth and walk in the footsteps of ordinary citizens who played a monumental role in shaping the story of Gettysburg. Jean Green, president of the Lincoln Cemetery Project Association, will provide complimentary tours of the cemetery at 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. prior to the program’s start.
The commemorative program will begin at 5:45 p.m., during which Green will acknowledge the significance of Juneteenth and share updates regarding the cemetery’s efforts to honor more than 130 unknown dead buried there. Lincoln Cemetery will soon begin placing grave markers reading “Unknown” over remains identified through ground-penetrating radar.
“To this day, Lincoln Cemetery holds strong emotional and historical ties to Gettysburg’s Black community,” Green said. “It is fitting that we will commemorate Juneteenth in a place that is vital to telling the entire story of Gettysburg.”
June 19 will also mark the 2025 launch of the Gettysburg Black History Trail. Unveiled in June 2024, the self-guided trail highlights historic locations that paint a picture of Gettysburg’s Black heritage. At the Juneteenth commemoration, representatives from Destination Gettysburg will reveal two new locations and audio enhancements added to the trail.
The Juneteenth commemoration at Lincoln Cemetery will conclude with the playing of taps at 6 p.m. Through a new partnership with the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania’s One Hundred Nights of Taps program, taps will sound every Sunday at 6 p.m. at Lincoln Cemetery from June 22 through Aug. 31. These weekly performances will be in addition to the One Hundred Nights of Taps program held nightly at the Pennsylvania Memorial at Gettysburg National Military Park at 7 p.m. through Labor Day.
“We are privileged to be given the opportunity to participate with our One Hundred Nights of Taps, Gettysburg program at the Lincoln Cemetery,” said Wendy Allen, president of the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania. “Lincoln Cemetery at Gettysburg has a deep and rich history that deserves recognition, and we are honored to help bring greater attention to it.”
All are welcome to attend the Juneteenth commemoration at Lincoln Cemetery on June 19 at the intersection of Lincoln and Long lanes in Gettysburg. Guests may bring their own chairs. Parking will be available along Long Lane and at Gettysburg Rec Park.
Juneteenth commemorations will continue across Gettysburg on June 21 and 22. Events, which are free and open to the public, will include:
Educational programs and a walking tour at the Seminary Ridge Museum on June 21 between 11:45 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital at Christ Lutheran Church in Gettysburg on June 21 at 7 p.m., featuring music, historic interpreters and a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Showcase of Black-owned businesses, food trucks, local artists, and a performance by jazz and blues artist Antoinette Montague at the Majestic Theater on June 22 from 3 to 8 p.m. Free tickets are required and can be obtained at https://gettysburgmajestic.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=420.
The Gettysburg Choral Society, Inc. is actively seeking singers, including paid professional singers, for the 2025 fall season. Auditions are being held by appointment on Monday, June 9th (6-8pm) and Saturdays, July 19th and August 2nd (2-4pm).
The chorus seeks to utilize the finest choral techniques to continually improve the quality of performances.
Singers who read music and have choral experience are encouraged to audition. Vocal accuracy, tone quality, blending ability, diction, and vocal range will be tested during the audition. Good sight reading is a definite plus. All persons auditioning must be at least 18 years of age, be competent at reading music and bring a prepared piece to sing.
In addition to volunteer singers, The Gettysburg Choral Society is seeking highly motivated and extremely talented, trained singers with degrees in vocal performance. The positions require singers to be prompt in attendance and fully prepared at all rehearsals and concerts. There will be a stipend paid upon the successful completion of the semester’s work.
Rehearsals, which are every Monday from 7-9pm at St. James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg, begin on September 8th and continue each week through December 4th.
Organist Virtuoso Peggy Haas Howell
Under the direction of John McKay, GCS will present a pair of Christmas concerts entitled “In Dulci Jubilo” on Friday, December 5th at 7pm and Saturday, December 6th at 3pm in the chapel of The United Lutheran Seminary, 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325. In addition to timeless Christmas favorites sung by the chorus, GCS will be accompanied by organist virtuoso Peggy Haas Howell on several pieces. Ms. Howell has performed throughout Europe and the United States and is well known in Gettysburg. She is the National Vice President and Councillor for Competitions and New Music with the American Guild of Organists. Ms. Howell is sure to inspire all with her extraordinary talent on the chapel’s magnificent Andover pipe organ. As always, the performances will conclude with the audience joining in a joyous sing-along as the sounds of Christmas resound throughout the chapel. The concerts are free of charge and no tickets are required.
The storm at the High Water Mark. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service, Gettysburg National Military Park.Gettysburg, PA — Gettysburg National Military Park will commemorate the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg from Tuesday, July 1 through Thursday, July 3, 2025, with a series of special ranger-led programs, immersive battlefield walks, family activities, and evening presentations by renowned historians. All programs are free and open to the public.
“The anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg is a time for reflection, education, and connection,” said Kristina Heister, Superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park. “This year’s schedule offers diverse opportunities for visitors of all ages to explore this pivotal moment in American history on the ground where it happened.”
Featured Programs
Daily Ranger-Guided Walks and Talks will take place across the battlefield, including programs at Little Round Top, Devil’s Den, the Gettysburg National Cemetery, and the fields of Pickett’s Charge. These shorter programs highlight key events and decisions that helped shape the course of the Civil War.
Battle Walks—These intensive two-to-three-hour explorations of significant engagements will allow visitors to follow in the footsteps of Union and Confederate soldiers. Topics include the stand of Robinson’s Division on Oak Ridge, the advance of the Irish Brigade through the Wheatfield, the desperate fighting at Culp’s Hill, and more.
Family-Friendly Activities—Held each morning with hands-on history experiences and creative programs such as “Build It, Paint It, Mold It” invites children to recreate key sites using art materials while learning about the lives of 19th century civilians and soldiers.
Sacred Trust Talks—Held nightly at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, feature expert historians as they share new perspectives on the battle’s events and legacy. These programs are presented in partnership with the Gettysburg Foundation. Free tickets are required and can be reserved at: https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/exhibits-tours-events/sacred-trust.
Visitors are encouraged to dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring plenty of water, especially when participating in battle walks. Program meeting locations vary; a full schedule and parking guidance can be found at www.nps.gov/gett.
About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 429 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.
The Gettysburg Film Commission‘s Cinema Under the Stars event began on May 7th, 2025, alongside the Gettysburg Film Festival. The next date is on June 21st with the movie, 12 Angry Men. Come join them, and enjoy a movie under the stars with friends, family, and more! Thank you, Gettysburg Film Commission for bringing this unique event to our area.
Yet another way that helps keep South Central PA a safe, vibrant and thriving community.
View more info on the June 21st event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15bVfnPfWQ/
For more information on upcoming dates, or more about the Film Commission, visit their website at: gettysburgfilmcommission.org
Hanover, PA —Little Fox Coffee and Books is proud to unveil a robust calendar of June programming featuring a diverse mix of literary, cultural, and community events—all designed to welcome readers and creators of every age and background. Located in the heart of downtown Hanover, Little Fox continues to redefine what a neighborhood bookshop and café can be: a safe, inclusive space for connection, storytelling, and creativity.
Highlights include:
Arts & Crafts Night (every Wednesday)
A chance to craft together and make new friends.
Writer’s Block: The Little Fox Writing Club (June 5)
A casual, quiet writing space for local authors and poets to focus and connect. Silent Book Club (June 12 & 28)
Join one of the world’s most celebrated literary movements—read together silently, then share recommendations if you choose.
Saturday Morning Storytime with Miss Kelly of the Guthrie Memorial Library (June 14th)
Pride In Memoriam Walk with The Serpent’s Key (June 14)
Candlelight Vigil at The Serpent’s Key followed by a walk together to Little Fox Coffee & Books honoring lives lost and those who came before us in the LGBTQIA+ community. Out Loud: A Queer Open Mic + Storytelling Night (June 14)
A joyful, affirming space for LGBTQIA+ voices of all kinds. Gothic Horror Bookclub (June 19)
This month’s pick: The Corpse Queen by Heather Herrman
Gothic Horror Bookclub (June 19)
This month’s pick: Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
Queer Book Club (June 20)
This month’s pick: The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. Hosted in partnership with The Rainbow Rose Center.
Fantasy Book Club (June 20)
This month’s pick: The Will of the Many by James Islington Saturday Morning Drag Storytime (June 21)
A magical morning for little ones and families, led by two fabulous drag queens with books and songs. Open Mic Night (June 21)
Local poets and musicians are invited to take the mic and share their craft. Queer Friend Mixer: Crafts & Tarot (June 23)
Meet and make friends with other LGBTQIA+ people in the community Middle Grade Book Club (June 27)
This month’s book: King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender
Sci Fi Book Club (June 27)
This month’s book: 2024 Book Prize Winner Orbitalby Samantha Harvey
Romance Book Club (June 27)
This month’s book: Bad Publicity by Biance Gillman
Saturday morning Pride Storytime (June 28th)
Join Miss Deb from the YWCA to celebrate Pride Month with a few stories, songs, and a craft!
“With this lineup, we’re seeing a true evolution of the community bookstore into something dynamic, inclusive, and deeply rooted in Hanover’s creative spirit,” said Moriah Tyler, Executive Director of Main Street Hanover. “We’re so excited to see such a diverse set of offerings from Little Fox. It’s a powerful reminder of how small businesses can build big impact.”
All events are free to attend, though RSVPs are encouraged due to limited space. Books for each book club are available for purchase in-store or online.
About Little Fox Coffee & Books A cozy café and curated bookshop located in downtown Hanover, PA, Little Fox is committed to creating a welcoming space for readers, writers, and families of all kinds. The shop blends literary programming with great coffee and a sense of home.
Hanover, PA – The Borough of Hanover, in collaboration with the Hanover Area YMCA, announces the Hanover Area 2025 Playground Program scheduled to run June 2 to July 25 from 9AM to 12:00PM at the following Borough’s parks: Elm Street Park, DeGuy Avenue Park, Moul Field and Union Park (formerly Hanover Street Park). Staff from the YMCA, who will facilitate activities, hold the necessary childcare clearances and background checks through the YMCA. In addition, the Borough will be hosting drop-in events at Baer Avenue Park and special guests as part of this year’s program.
This annual program is on a drop-in basis (pre-registration is NOT required), but an emergency contact form is required if a child is dropped off. The program is for grades K-8. Children under six are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent at all times during the program.
Throughout the program, children will have access to free games, art supplies, and sports equipment. Special presentations include Reptile Invasion, with their wide variety of entertaining critters, and Willy WooWoo & Friends, with their popular Silly Science and Bubble Trouble programs. Lunch will be provided on four occasions at each park. At the end of the program participants will be receive a backpack full of goodies. Each playground site creates its own agenda for each day. Last summer some activities included bingo, pinatas, bubbles, music Fridays, kickball games, snow making, spaceship building, and tie dyeing.
The public should note that there will not be a session on July 4th, and in the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled and announcements will be made on the Borough’s Facebook page(s). For more information, contact Melissa Hartlaub at the Hanover Area YMCA at MHartlaub@HanoverYMCA.org or 717-632-8211 x 234.
Additional events scheduled to take place at Baer Avenue Park include:
Chalk Art with Miss Moriah, Executive Director Moriah Tyler of Main Street Hanover, on June 10thand July 8thfrom 1-3PM.
Story & Craft Time with Miss Kelly, Guthrie Memorial Library Children’s Librarian, on Thursdays June 12thto July 31stfrom 2-3PM.
Reptile Wonders / Nature Center on the Go on Tuesday, June 17that 2PM.
Game Truck’s Video-Game Party on Wednesday, June 25thfrom 2-4PM.
Special guest Spencer “Spinny” Johnson, former Harlem Globetrotter, will present his upbeat, dynamic program featuring fun and amazing basketball skills themed around the importance of education and respect on Friday, July 18th at 1PM to be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church Gym located at 32 West Chestnut Street.
Finally, on Wednesday, July 30th at 1 to 2PM, the Borough will host a GameTruck Foam Party at Moul Field located at 151 Moul Avenue. Swimwear is recommended for this event of laughter and play in a field of foam.
The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 44 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is also available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.
In this special episode of Open House, Ray sits down with local musician Rebekah Foster to explore her musical journey. Hear how she got started, get an inside look at her songwriting process, and enjoy some incredible live performances.
Gettysburg, PA — The 28th Annual Gettysburg Brass Band Festival is turning up the volume with an amazing performance you won’t want to miss! The West Philadelphia Orchestra will take the stage on Saturday, June 7 at 7:15 PM outside the historic Dobbin House on Steinwehr Avenue, thanks to a dynamic partnership between the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival and the Steinwehr Avenue Business Improvement District (BID).
Known for their high-energy blend of Eastern European brass, jazz, and global dance rhythms, the West Philadelphia Orchestra brings a fresh and funky twist to the traditional brass band scene. Get ready to dance in the street—or kick back in a lawn chair and soak in the sounds. The Dobbin House will be open with food and drinks, so come early and stay late!
But that’s not all—this year’s festival runs June 4–8, 2025, with performances throughout town and at the Pavilion Stage at the United Lutheran Seminary. Don’t miss “Bands in the Borough” on Friday night, when groups perform at various downtown locations.
The Gettysburg Brass Band Festival is a vibrant non-profit organization that brings together adult and student musicians, supports music education beyond high school, and enriches Gettysburg’s cultural scene with free, live music for all.
The 15th Annual Jeremy Redding-Memorial Ride was held on May 25th, 2025. This event, held every year in honor of SSGT Jeremy Redding, also benefitting the Jeremy Redding Memorial Foundation and For the Love of a Veteran Inc. Thank you to everyone who came out, and made this year a huge success once again!
Gettysburg, PA – The Gettysburg Foundation is excited to announce its “Encounters with History” series, a collection of engaging programs scheduled on select dates this spring and summer in Gettysburg. Designed for history buffs, art enthusiasts, community members and visitors, the series offers a variety of events that bring Gettysburg’s rich history to life. Some programs are free and open to the public, while others require reservations.
“Paint Like a President” offers a unique blend of history, art and hands-on creativity focused on President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s legacy as both a statesman and an artist. Eisenhower, a Gettysburg resident, was known to paint as a way to relax. Attendees can enjoy a free 30-minute presentation with a local historian that explores the stories behind the president’s artworks. Following the presentation, ticket holders can participate in a paint night experience inspired by Eisenhower’s paintings, complete with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. This event will take place on June 17 and August 19 at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. Reservations are required.
Another highlight is the monthly “Council of War Campfires” where prominent historians and authors, many of whom are also Licensed Battlefield Guides at Gettysburg National Military Park, lead discussions on various aspects of the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War. These campfire gatherings are free and open to the public and no reservations necessary. Upcoming sessions will be held June 20 in the side yard of Children of Gettysburg 1863® at the historic Rupp HouseTM and July 11 at the historic George Spangler Farm & Field Hospital.
The series also includes “Gettysburg Shadows” in a full-day outdoor program presented by Licensed Battlefield Guide Ralph Siegel. This tour challenges traditional views of Gettysburg’s key battles and decisions, inspired by the work of historian Dennis Frye. Participants will explore new perspectives on commanders’ choices and battlefield outcomes. The program will be held June 28 and includes a boxed lunch. Reservations are required.
“The ‘Encounters with History’ series provides a wonderful opportunity for people to connect deeply with Gettysburg’s past through immersive and educational experiences,” said Jackie Spainhour, President and CEO of the Gettysburg Foundation. “We invite everyone to join us in exploring the stories that continue to shape our nation’s history.”
Dillsburg, PA – Summer is supposed to be a time for vacations, family, and fun. For many people in south central Pennsylvania, however, it can be a time of hunger and uncertainty, especially for low-income residents facing greater impact due to tariffs, possible Medicaid change concerns, and increased cost of living expenses.
“There is a noticeable increase in the number of people facing hunger, housing instability, and financial hardship,” said Executive Director Eric Saunders. “At the same time, resources have become more limited, making community support especially important to life-sustaining nonprofits like New Hope to continue meeting these growing needs.”
To help support New Hope’s essential programs during an increased time of need, a group of concerned friends have stepped-up and pledged financial gifts to New Hope for a special summer matching challenge: Every donation made to New Hope Ministries in response to this call for help will be matched, up to a total of $103,500.
This $100,000+ summer match opportunity means that financial support to New Hope will go twice as far to help Pennsylvania residents struggling to make ends meet: food for the hungry, hope for the hurting, and essential services to help people in need right now.
“When we share food with the hungry, we also share the love of God,” Saunders continued. “Along with offering help with food, housing, and basic needs, we help with essential life skills like budgeting and employment, along with compassion and accountability. We are blessed and grateful for the donors who made this initial $100,000+ commitment and match possible, and to all who will generously give!”
Other ways people can support New Hope this summer include:
Telling a neighbor in need about the essential work New Hope provides.
Donating time by volunteering to help in our programs.
Collecting food over the summer months to help fill pantry shelves.
New Hope Ministries is a community-based, Christian social service agency that shows the love and hope of Christ by meeting the needs of low-income and needy families and individuals through crisis assistance centers in Dillsburg, Dover, Enola, Hanover, Littlestown, Mechanicsburg, New Oxford, Red Land, and West Shore. New Hope provides help with food, housing, utility, transportation, job training, employment needs, and youth programs to more than 25,000 individuals every year. For more information, visit www.nhm-pa.org or call 717-432-2087.
Gettysburg, PA – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was recently named among Teach & Travel magazine’s top emerging destinations for student travel.
In its May edition, Teach & Travel placed Gettysburg among six destinations that it described as “on the rise, making names for themselves as top student travel havens,” according to the article. Gettysburg was recognized alongside Cleveland, Ohio; New Orleans, Louisiana; Branson, Missouri; Memphis, Tennessee; and St. Louis, Missouri.
“For Civil War history enthusiasts, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania can’t be beat,” Teach & Travel wrote. “The town is filled to the gills with American history going back to 1736. From interactive museums and hands-on demonstrations to civilian stories, unique battlefield tours, agricultural experiences and a multitude of group-friendly dining options, Gettysburg and the surrounding Adams County is an ideal student destination. See where Lincoln gave his famous address four months after a decisive battle turned the tides of the war.”
Teach & Travel, a leading source for educators planning student travel, is sponsored by the Student & Youth Travel Association, whose mission is to provide life-enhancing travel experiences for students to establish quality and safety standards for travel providers.
“It’s an honor to have Gettysburg be recognized by a top publication in student travel,” Destination Gettysburg President and CEO Karl Pietrzak said. “From the classic middle school field trip to immersive educational experiences, sharing the story of Gettysburg with the next generation has always been at the heart of our tourism efforts.”
Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium celebrated its 50th anniversary with the unveiling of a brand-new mural and a ceremonial ribbon cutting. This vibrant 28-foot mural was designed by artist Michael Allison of Hollidaysburg, Pa., and brought to life by more than 200 community volunteers. The artwork captures Mister Ed’s whimsical spirit and rich 50-year history, with a special tribute to founders “Mister Ed” and Pat Gotwalt. The project was spearheaded by third-generation owners Isaac and Nicole Bucher.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING Committee meetings of Hanover Borough Council shall be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Administration Building, 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania.
1. Call to Order_______________________________________________________________________
1.01 Call Meeting to Order: 7:00 PM
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance
1.03 Moment of Silence
1.04 Roll Call 2. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any 3. Public Comment
3.01 Hear Citizens: concerning items presented in the Council Agenda 4. Proclamation – Mayor Whitman
4.01 Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month 5. Consent Agenda_____________________________________________________________________
5.01 Approve Minutes: Council Meeting April 23, 2025
5.02 Finance Reports:
a. Approve Bills for Payment
b. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
c. Accept Report of Monthly Investments
5.03 Approve Appointment to Shade Tree Commission:
a. Thomas Werner, to fulfill an unexpired term from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027 5. Consent Agenda, continued
5.04 Approve Special Events:
a. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Friday, August 8, 2025, new route and new location at Moul Field
b. Trick or Treat night, Tuesday, October 28, 2025
c. Halloween Parade, Thursday, October 30, 2025
5.05 Disposition of Records:
a. Approve Resolution No. 1438 according to Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Municipal
Records Manual
5.06 Janitorial Services for 33 Frederick Street Bid Award
a. Award Bid to Lowest Successful Bidder, Coverall Cleaning, Lancaster, PA, as per bid
specifications, in the amounts of:
Monthly Annually
Year one (6/1/25 – 5/31/26) $3,533.00 $42,396.00
Year two (6/1/26 – 5/31/27) $3,603.67 $43,244.00
Year three (6/1/27 – 5/31/28) $3,676.08 $44,113.00
5.07 Accept Time Extension for Plan Review and Approval from Hemenway Partners Limited Partnership for
Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan:
a. Centennial Court Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan extension of time until
July 31, 2025
5.08 Centennial Court Plan Approval
a. Approve Resolution No. 1440 for approval of Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development
Plan for the consolidation of lots and the construction of eight (8) Garden Court Apartment units
with site improvements
5.09 Police Certified Hiring List
a. Direct Civil Service Commission to certify hiring list for police officers
5.10 Approve AFSCME Blue Side Letter Agreement
a. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Repayment Terms
5.11 319 Wilson Avenue Conditional Use Application
a. Acknowledge confirmation from applicant North Ridge Associates of agreement for extension of time
until June 18, 2025 for the continuance of the Conditional Use Public Hearing at 6:00 PM in the
Hanover Borough Council Chambers
5.12 Approve Sewer Credit Requests: One time only, for leaks that did not enter the sewer system and have since
been repaired:
a. 126 High Street in the amount of $598.36
b. 244 Locust Street in the amount of $186.02
5.13 Employee Ethics Policy
a. Approve addendum to Employee Handbook
5.14 Approve Resolution No. 1439 Amendment to Salary Resolution
a. Library, Wastewater and Facilities positions
5.15 PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
a. Approve Water Supply Permit Renewal, Option No. 2 (long term biological monitoring study), per
05/19/2025 memo from Department of Planning & Engineering 6. Finance and Personnel Committee (Mr. Kress)
6.01 Baer Avenue Park Pavilion:
a. Approve Resolution No. 1441 for the PPCF (People, Parks and Community Foundation) no-match
Grant for the Baer Avenue pavilion
b. Motion to approve the proposed fundraising solicitation letter and to authorize its distribution by
Borough Council members to local businesses, organizations, and community members 7. Additional Public Comment
7.01 Hear Citizens: concerning all other items relating to Hanover Borough Council 8. Announcements 9. Adjournment
Borough of Gettysburg Council Work Session Meeting Agenda Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – 7:00 PM
I. Call to Order President Moon
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon III. Announcements President Moon
An executive session of the Borough Council was conducted immediately following the
adjournment of the May 12, 2025 Borough Council General Business Meeting, consistent with
section 708(a)(1) and section 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act.
An executive session will be conducted by the Borough Council immediately following the
adjournment of this evening’s monthly work session meeting of the Council consistent with
sections 708(a)(1) and 708(a)(5) of the Sunshine Act for the following purposes: (1) to provide
information and to discuss matters involving the employment, the terms and conditions of
employment, and the evaluation and performance of current Borough employees; and (2) to
review and discuss matters of Borough business which, if conducted in public, could lead to
the disclosure of information or matters of confidentiality protected by law. IV. Special Presentation
Gettysburg Municipal Authority (GMA) Updates Mark Guise
Hazardous Waste Project English
V. Public Comment (Restricted to items appearing on the agenda – not tabled items) VI. Current and Old Business
(31) Chapter 15 Parking Amendments Fissel / Gable
(9) PBS 2019-09 Gettysburg Welcome Center Gable / Sellers
• Construction and Management VII. New Business
(26) Gettysburg Gateway Connectivity Project Gable / Sellers
• Design Elements
(3) PBS 2023-01 Comprehensive Rezoning Whitmore
Charters of Freedom Plaza (America 250PA) Gable / Sellers VIII. Public Comment (Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda) IX. Adjournment X. Executive Session
Honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice at the 158th Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Gettysburg. Presented by Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission the Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 26th, 2025 @ 2pm.
This year’s Grand Marshall for the 158th Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade Diana Henry, Commandant of the Marine Corp League for the State of Pennsylvania.
Diana was born and raised in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She enlisted in the Marine Corps delayed entry program the summer of her junior year of high school and shipped to Parris Island in the fall of 1984 after graduation. After boot camp, she attended Basic Electricity and Electronics School and Aircraft Electrical School in Millington, Tennessee, before attending her C130 training school in El Toro, California. All to prepare to be an Aviation Electrician on C130’s stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. After 4 years in the Marine Corps, Diana returned to Gettysburg where she attended York Technical Institute and earned an Associates Degree in Electronics. Upon graduation, she was hired by industrial automation company, Red Lion Controls as a Technical Writer, where she remained for 32 years.
While employed at Red Lion, in 1995 Diana joined the Marine Corp League Gettysburg Battlefield Detachment. During her time with the detachment, she served in many officer positions to include Adjutant, Commandant, and Paymaster. Seven years ago, she began her journey of offices at a state level, holding the offices of Jr. Vice, Sr. Vice and is currently finishing her second year as Commandant for the state of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Robert J. Dalessandro will be the Keynote Speaker at the ceremony following the parade. Mr. Dalessandro is Acting Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission.
Robert “Rob” Dalessandro is an American historian and author who has written and presented extensively on the American Expeditionary Forces contributions during the First World War.
Dalessandro is a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army and the Deputy Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission. He is former Director of the United States Army Center of Military History at Fort Lesley J McNair, Washington, D.C. He frequently leads battlefield tours to sites in the United States, France and Italy.
Dalessandro graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in History in 1980. His graduated Studies included work at the College of William and Mary, the U.S. Army War College and George Washington University. He holds Masters of Arts degrees in History, Strategic Studies, and Museum Science.
Dalessandro has had a vide variety of Army leadership and staff assignments including time as a platoon leader, command at company, depot and battalion level and staff assignments at echelons of command ranging from battalion through Department of the Army level.
He formally served as the Chairman of the United States World War One Centennial Commission. He assumed those duties following the death of former Congressman Ike Skelton. He was appointed to the commissions by the House Minority Leader, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi of California.
Dalessandro is widely published on the lifeways and material culture of the American Soldier in the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. He is co-author of the Organization and Insignia of the American Expeditionary Forces, 1917-1923, editor of the Army Officer’s guide, co-author of Willing Patriots: Men of Color in the First World War, Contributions of African American Soldiers and the American Lions: the 332nd Infantry Regiment in Italy in World War I, Over There: America in the Great War, and editor of World War I Remembered, the official National Park Service History of World War One.
His Book, Organization and Insignia of the American Expeditionary Forces, 1917-1923 received the Army Historical Foundation award for excellence in writing.
Gather to watch the Memorial Day Parade through downtown Hanover to honor and show your support for our Veterans and Departed Comrades. The parade starts at 8:30 AM on Monday May 26th.
The South Mountain Partnership held a meeting in which all partners and interested parties were invited to come together and build relationships and collaborations across the region. This meeting was held on May 16th, 2025 at Oakside Community Park in Biglerville.
In this episode of Open House, Ray sits down with Karen Tavenner, a dedicated Realtor with RE/MAX Quality Services. Karen shares insights into her role in real estate, offers valuable advice for both first-time homebuyers and those who’ve been searching for a while, and discusses how she stays actively involved in her community.
In this special episode of Open House, guest host Kathleen Pratt sits down with Mark Oldenburg, Chair of Music, Gettysburg. Mark highlights the many ways Music, Gettysburg enriches our community—through inspiring performances, meaningful partnerships, and a commitment to the arts. As a vital cultural asset, Music, Gettysburg plays a key role in helping our area remain a safe, vibrant, and thriving place to live.
HANOVER BOROUGH FINANCE AND PERSONNEL – COMMITTEE MEETING
Committee meetings of Hanover Borough Finance and Personnel shall be held at 7:00 p.m. in Council
Chambers, Administration Building, 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania (enter through the side door and proceed up the stairs and to the left to Council Chambers). Any person who needs accommodation in order to gain access to or participate in the meetings should call 717-637-3877 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting they desire to attend.
1. Call to Order
1.01 Call Meeting to Order: 7:00 PM
2. Public Comment
2.01 Hear Citizens concerning items presented in the Borough Finance and Personnel Agenda
3. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any
4. Presentations
5. Interviews
5.01 Interview Citizens Who Have Submitted Interest Forms to fulfill one vacancy on Shade Tree Commission: a. Debbie Seibert
b. Tom Werner
5.02 Recommend the Following Appointment to the Shade Tree Commission for Council Approval:
a. To fulfill unexpired term from Term July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027: ___________
6. Consent Agenda
6.01 Minutes: Approve Minutes of April 16, 2025
6.02 Finance Reports:
a. Approve Bills for Payment
b. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
c. Accept Report of Monthly investments
6.03 Approve Special Events:
a. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Friday, August 8, 2025, new route and new location at Moul Field
b. Trick or Treat night, Tuesday, October 28, 2025
c. Halloween Parade, Thursday, October 30, 2025
6.04 Disposition of Records
a. Approve Resolution according to Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Municipal Records Manual
6.05 Accept Time Extension for Plan Review and Approval from Hemenway Partners Limited Partnership for Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan:
a. Centennial Court Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan extension of time until July 31, 2025
6.06 Janitorial Services for 33 Frederick Street Administration Building
a. Recommend Bid Award to Lowest Successful Bidder Coverall Cleaning, Lancaster, PA, as per bid specifications, in the amounts of:
Monthly Annually
Year one (6/1/25 – 5/31/26) $3,533.00 $42,396.00
Year two (6/1/26 – 5/31/27) $3,603.67 $43,244.00
Year three (6/1/27 – 5/31/28) $3,676.08 $44,113.00
6.07 Police Certified Hiring List
a. Direct Civil Service Commission to certify hiring list for police officers
6.08 Approve AFSCME Blue Side Letter Agreement
a. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Repayment Terms
6.09 319 Wilson Avenue Conditional Use Application
a. Acknowledge confirmation from applicant North Ridge Associates of agreement for extension of time until June 18, 2025 for the continuance of the Conditional Use Public Hearing at 6:00 PM in the Hanover Borough Council Chambers
6.10 Approve Sewer Credit Requests: One time only, for leaks that did not enter the sewer system and have since been repaired:
a. 126 High Street in the amount of $598.36
b. 244 Locust Street in the amount of $186.02
7. Governance and Policy Committee
7.01 Employee Ethics Policy
a. Approve addendum to Employee Handbook
7.02 Stop-and-Go Legislative Taskforce
a. Recommend letter of support for Representative Kate Klunk’s initiative regarding Section 218 of Act 49 of 2023
8. Planning Commission
8.01 Centennial Court Plan Approval
a. Approve Resolution for approval of Preliminary/Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan for the consolidation of lots and the construction of eight (8) Garden Court Apartment units with site improvements.
9. Department of Water Resources
9.01 PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
a. Approve Water Supply Permit Renewal, Option No. 2 (long term biological monitoring study), per 05/19/2025 memo from Department of Planning & Engineering.
10. Finance, Personnel and Administration
10.01 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility Project (bid opening 5/21/25)
a. Motion to award the bid for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility Project to the lowest successful bidder, ____________ , in the amount of $____________, subject to review by the Borough Solicitor and Borough Engineer.
10.02 Approve Amendment to Salary Resolution
a. Library, Wastewater and Facilities positions
11. Reports of Council Members, Council Committees and Other Public Bodies
12. Management Reports
13. Correspondence and Information
14. Additional Public Comment
14.01 Hear Citizens concerning all other items relating to the Finance and Personnel Committee
In this episode of Open House, guest host Kathleen Pratt welcomes members of both the Gettysburg and Biglerville Garden Clubs. Maryan Daniels, President of the Gettysburg Garden Club, shares the rich history of the organization and the many ways they contribute to keeping Gettysburg beautiful. Chris Stoken, Vice President of the Biglerville Garden Club, discusses their club’s mission, its strong connection with their sister club in Gettysburg, and their impactful scholarship program.
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm | Borough Council Chambers
1. Convene Meeting
2. Review and Approve Agenda 3. Review and Approve Meeting Minutes
A. April 21, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
B. May 5, 2025, Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes 4. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda 5. Tabled Old Business – NONE 6. New Business
A. SLD-250003 / Gettysburg Station / 108 North Stratton Street
Review and discussion of comments from the Borough Engineer and Director of
Planning, Zoning, and Code Enforcement, and comments from the Adams County
Office of Planning and Development.
B. ZHB-250002 / Asim Kiani / 100 Buford Avenue
Recommendation to the Zoning Hearing Board regarding a request for a Special
Exception to permit a convenience store land-use at 100 Buford Avenue, parcel
16006-0070-000, zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential District. 7. Announcements
A. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025,
at 7:00 p.m. 8. Additional Comments from Planning Commission Members 9. Public Comment 10. Adjourn
In this episode of Open House, special guest host Kathleen Pratt sits down with Lynn Deardorff, Executive Director of the Adams County Office for Aging, and Andy Winebrenner, Community Services Director. Lynn and Andy share insights into the vital programs and services the Office for Aging offers to support the well-being of our community and its residents.
“The Adams County Office for Aging, Inc. (ACOFA) is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to assisting and advocating for Adams County residents age 60 and over. Our mission is to help people maintain independence and dignity within their own homes and communities for as long as possible.” – https://acofa.org/
Colgate Women’s Basketball, Anne Blair photo: Olivia Hokanson
Family and basketball have remained the two unswerving constants in Anne Bair’s young life.
No matter where she traveled, she could rely on those two pillars to hold her up through every high and low.
Her journey started in Gettysburg, her famous hometown, known worldwide as the site of the battle that was turning point of the American Civil War. It was there that Bair grew up and gained local fame as one of the greatest athletes in the history of Gettysburg High School athletics.
It continued in the city that never sleeps, where she started her promising NCAA Division I college career at Manhattan University in the Bronx.
After two years at Manhattan, Bair decided she needed a new challenge and transferred to Colgate University, another D-I program located in New York state. Culturally, however, Colgate, which is nestled in the scenic Chenango Valley in the heart of the state, can seem worlds away from Manhattan.
Despite the culture shock, Bair enjoyed great success in her junior season at Colgate, but she also endured great uncertainty. Near the end of the season, the coach who convinced her to come to Colgate left for another job opportunity, leaving Bair with a decision to make — transfer again or remain a Raider.
Ultimately, after meeting with Colgate’s new coach, Bair recently opted to remain with the Patriot League contender. With that decision made, she can now focus on a senior season that she hopes will end in a serious postseason run.
Her senior season at Colgate, however, almost certainly won’t mark the end of Bair’s basketball love affair. After graduation, she’s seriously contemplating a pro playing career overseas, which could be followed by a stint in coaching, which has become the Bair family business.
Anne Bair at Colgate photo: Olivia Hokanson
And business has been very, very good.
“Ballin’ since birth:” Anne was born into a family where her father, Jeff, became a highly successful AAU and high school coach.
Her two older siblings also became standout players and coaches. Sean was 13 and Ellen was 9 when Anne was born, so it’s not surprising that Anne said she’s been “ballin since birth.”
She tagged along with her parents to her siblings’ games, learning the intricacies of the sport from an early age.
“My mom (Sarah) always jokes that as soon as I was born, the next week I was in a gym,” Anne said.
Despite her family’s large hoops legacy, Anne said she never felt any undue pressure to compete in the sport.
“I wanted to play because my dad was a coach, and my siblings played. But I also played soccer and did track in high school and cross country in high school. But I never felt like I had to be all-in for basketball when I was 6 years old — not at all. But as soon as I got a basketball in my hands, it was like this is what I want to do.”
It quickly became apparent that she did it very well.
“She always had a love for learning the game of basketball and why things are going on,” her father said. “Going to Sean’s games and Ellen’s games, she was always very inquisitive. When she got toward middle school, I knew she was going to have a really high basketball IQ and that can overcome a lot of deficiencies.”
With her father as her head coach, the playmaking guard finished her high school career at Gettysburg with 1,476 points and set the school’s all-time assist record, earning first-team all-state honors as a junior and senior. The Warriors were 94-19 during her four-year tenure as a starter and she led Gettysburg to PIAA District 3 Class 5-A titles as a sophomore and a senior.
“The most important thing she’s always done is make everyone around her better,” Jeff said. “She makes the game easier for everyone else.”
Winning those district crowns with her father created some lasting and special memories for Anne.
“Those were incredible days, nights and weeks. They were so awesome,” Anne said.
“I am extremely grateful for everything that he has brought to my life, especially on the basketball side of things. He’s taught me so much on the nuances of basketball and having a great basketball IQ, while also just being a great leader and teammate. He has coached me in the driveway since I was about 3, coached me in AAU since third or fourth grade and obviously coached me in high school. He pushed me, but he knew how to get the most out of me.”
On to college: Given her high school credentials, it’s not surprising that colleges would come calling for her services.
The 5-foot, 8-inch standout eventually chose Manhattan, where she appeared in all 33 games in her first season while starting in 10, including the final nine games of the season. She averaged 1.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
Her production increased sharply in her sophomore season for Jaspers, when she started 26 of 27 games and led the team by averaging 36.1 minutes per game. She ended her sophomore season averaging 9.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals per contest.
Bair was enjoying her time at Manhattan, and she had nothing but good things to say about the coaches and players there, but she still wanted to check out her other options.
After about nine visits, she decided that Colgate was going to be the next stop on her playing career. She said it was the best fit for her academically and athletically.
“It really checked all the boxes for me,” she said.
Colgate, she believed, offered her a great chance to win and play immediately, while also giving the psychology major a world-class education.
She was not disappointed.
Anne Bair and Coach Ganiyat Adeduntan at Colgate photo: Olivia Hokanson
The Raiders finished the 2024-2025 season with the most wins in program history, finishing 23-10, including a 13-5 record in the Patriot League. They also got a berth in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament. Shortly before that WNIT game, however, Anne learned that Colgate’s head coach, Ganiyat Adeduntan, was going to take the same position at George Washington.
“Hearing the news of her leaving was hard … but I understand that at certain moments you have to make decisions that are right for you. But she was awesome.”
Anne, however, was committed to first talking with Colgate’s new head coach before making any decisions about her playing future. By mid-April, Colgate hired Shannon Bush, who had nearly two decades of D-I coaching experience.
Anne liked what she heard from Bush and quickly decided to stay at Colgate.
Anne and teammates at Colgate photo: Olivia Hokanson
“Colgate is such a great place and such a great community,” Anne said. “I believe in our teammates that are returning and what we can do next year and was very confident that I wanted to stay. The deciding factor was when I was able to talk with Coach Shann and see her vision and share all of her experiences with really great guards and what she’s been able to do.”
Family matters: While her coaches may have changed, Anne could always count on her family to be her rock.
“It could make me emotional. They’re so special to me,” Anne said when asked about her family. “They’ve had a huge influence on the trajectory of my career and my life. … My family is the best.”
Her mother, although not a high-profile coach like Anne’s father and siblings, “is the one who tries to keep us all grounded and level-headed,” Anne said. “She’s always there for whatever I need, whether I need to vent or I need support or love.”
Her brother Sean is an assistant coach for the Penn State women’s program and formerly was a standout head coach for New Oxford High. Her sister Ellen leads the Philly Rise AAU program and also coaches The Shipley School team. Ellen also formerly led Linden Hall to three straight District 3 crowns.
“It’s funny. We are all talking about the same things,” Anne said about her siblings. “We’re living in the same world, Sean and I most closely because we’re at the same level. So that’s really cool. … It’s always fun to bounce ideas off of each other and talk basketball.”
Her family is not her only base of support. The Gettysburg community is near and dear to Anne’s heart.
“I’m so blessed to have grown up here. I will get texts from teachers, athletic trainers, community members, even refs. Gettysburg is an incredible place. My former teammates are so supportive of me. I love this town, and I feel so much pride in it. That was the fuel in my high school years to want Gettysburg to be the best and wanting to inspire future kids who are going to want to play at Gettysburg.”
Future plans: While her roots are in Gettysburg, Anne’s future may lie overseas.
After leaving Colgate, Anne may investigate playing pro basketball in Europe, or some other locale. She’s seen former teammates take a similar route and it intrigues her.
“I don’t know what my life will be like a year from now, but that’s always something that I thought would be awesome to do if I’m good enough. … I just can’t imagine my basketball career being over in a year. It seems so soon. To be able to know that maybe I can keep playing is really cool and something I’d be interested in. The travel piece, especially In Europe, where you can go everywhere, I think is awesome and really appealing.”
When she is finally done playing competitively, a future in coaching also looks possible, if not probable.
“I would love to coach, but I don’t know at what level. I definitely think I will want to coach, but I’m also very passionate about psychology, and sports psychology. I definitely think it would be very cool to work with athletes in that sense.”
If her past performance and work ethic are indicators, Anne’s future success seems likely, no matter the road she takes.
“I’m most proud of Anne’s progress in college and her continuing to improve. That doesn’t always happen,” her father said. “She was a big fish in a small pond and turned out to be a really competitive asset at the D-1 level. That’s great to see.”
Hanover, PA – In celebration of Arbor Day 2025 the Borough of Hanover along with several community groups participated in a full slate of activities. The program began with a special story time presented at the Guthrie Memorial Library, followed by a lesson for the children from Pennsylvania State Forester Matt Kern on how to plant seedling trees which were provided by the Hanover Garden Club. Bartlett Tree Experts also contributed Arbor Day themed goodie bags and additional seedlings for participants. Mayor SueAnn Whitman presented a mayoral proclamation as part of the Borough’s annual Tree City USA recertification requirements.
In addition, the Hanover Auto Team, which has donated and helped to plant shade trees since 2023, sponsored four trees including two Urban Sunset Maples, one Japanese Lilac, and one City Sprite Zelkova, which were planted in the 400 and 500 blocks of Carlisle Street. These trees were chosen by the Borough’s Shade Tree Commission because of their ability to thrive in an urban environment.
Other donations included $1,500 from Met Ed to be used to plant trees along the 100 block of Moul Avenue, as well as a Paperbark Maple which was planted in the Myers Arboretum. The Hanover Garden Club contributed an Exclamation London Plane at Moul Field, and Main Street Hanover donated a Scarlet Oak to be planted at Wirt Park in memory of dedicated volunteer, Andrea Goodson. Hanover resident Mandi Smith, who has donated trees to the Borough for over five years, donated five additional trees to be planted both within the Borough and at Long Arm and Sheppard-Myers Reservoirs, in honor of her late husband Dave Smith. Furthermore, the Shade Tree Commission will plant two street trees, as well as an additional tree at Moul Field. The Public Works staff plants all trees with a mix of lush topsoil, leaf compost, and biochar. Newly planted trees are watered until they are established and then maintained by Borough Public Works staff with professional support from Bartlett Tree Experts.
Arbor Day originated in the 1870’s in Nebraska, and the Arbor Day Foundation was formed in 1972. The Tree City USA program began in 1976 to recognize communities dedicated to trees; Hanover became an official Tree City in 2001, joining over 3,500 other communities in the commitment to tree planting and care for the benefit of the community. To earn Tree City USA recognition, a city must uphold four core standards including maintaining a tree board or department (the Borough’s Shade Tree Commission), having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2.00 per capita on urban forestry, and participating in an Arbor Day celebration. The Borough of Hanover continues to satisfy these standards and recently received official notice of its 2024 Tree City USA status from the foundation. More information about the Shade Tree Commission is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov/201/Shade-Tree-Commission, and more information about the Arbor Day Foundation can be found at www.ArborDay.org.
The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development, and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.
Hanover, PA — Downtown Hanover continues to grow as a vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike, welcoming three exciting new businesses to its historic district this spring. Each brings something uniquely different to the community, adding fresh energy and expanding the range of local offerings in the heart of town.
Snacktown Skate, Snow, and Surf, located at 20 Baltimore Street, is a one-of-a-kind outdoor sports store offering high-quality gear and equipment for surf, skate, and snow sports enthusiasts. Nestled in the heart of Historic Hanover, this locally owned shop is dedicated to inspiring and equipping adventurers of all skill levels to get outdoors and enjoy their sport of choice. Whether you’re catching waves, carving up pavement, or hitting the slopes, Snacktown Skate, Snow, and Surf has the tools to elevate your experience.
photo courtesy of Main Street Hanover
Dirty Paws Pet Salon, now open at 113 Baltimore Street, is a private one-on-one grooming studio operated by professional groomer Saramelia. Dirty Paws offers an all-inclusive experience tailored to each pet’s needs, ensuring a calm, crate-free environment with services like warm shampoo massages, fluff drying, dental care, breed-specific haircuts, and even a photo and bandana to complete the visit. The salon’s mission is to provide comfort, care, and a touch of style to every furry friend that walks through the door.
Four Corners Comics & Games, located at 34 Frederick Street, brings new life to Hanover’s comic and game scene. The shop features a curated selection of new and vintage comics, graphic novels, children’s books, and games for all ages. With a welcoming atmosphere and passion for storytelling and play, Four Corners is the perfect spot for collectors, gamers, and curious readers looking to explore new worlds.
photo courtesy of Main Street Hanover
“These three new businesses represent the creativity, diversity, and entrepreneurial spirit that make our downtown special,” said Moriah Tyler, Executive Director of Main Street Hanover. “Snacktown Skate, Snow, and Surf is a game-changer for outdoor enthusiasts, Dirty Paws brings a warm, personalized experience for pet owners, and Four Corners Comics & Games is a haven for readers and gamers alike. We are thrilled to welcome them to our growing downtown community and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll have.”
Main Street Hanover invites the community to explore these exciting new storefronts, support local business, and be part of the continued revitalization of Downtown Hanover.
BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 – 7:00 P.M.
Richard Mathews, Council President, presiding Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call
REGULAR MEETING 1. Approval of Minutes: April 15, 2025, Regular Meeting 2. Open to the public
a. Citizens wishing to comment will be recognized in the Order of their listing on the Appearance Sheet and
are asked to stand up and give their name, address, and organization they represent (if applicable).
Impromptu comments are limited to five minutes per individual.
b. Communication from Doris Normand 3. Ordinances and Resolutions
a. Resolution #8-2025: Fee Schedule Amendment – For Approval
b. Resolution #9-2025: Application for GTRP Grant – For Approval
c. Resolution #10-2025: Application for REDG Grant – For Approval 4. Mayor’s Report – R. Harris
a. Police Report
b. Around Town
c. Upcoming Events & Meetings of Interest
d. In Requiem 5. Fire/EMS/EMA Report
a. AREMS
b. Fountaindale Fire Company 6. Committee Reports
a. Appointments
b. Parks & Recreation Committee
c. Planning Commission
• Hill Subdivision Request – For Approval
d. Nature Trail Ad Hoc Committee
e. New Park Ad Hoc Committee 7. Administrative Business – Borough Manager
a. Treasurer’s Report – April 2025
b. 2025 Surplus Inventory Sale – Realized Prices
c. Request to Vacate portion of Sunshine Trial
d. Burn Ordinance Revision
e. Capital Purchase Request
f. Code Appeals Board 8. Unfinished Business
a. Grant Funding Updates
b. Carroll Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility Project Update
c. Sale of Borough Lots
• Bid Award for Letting of May 7, 2025
• Resolution #7-2025: Sale of Real Property – For Approval
• Letting of July 9, 2025 – For Advertisement 9. New Business 10. Open to the public
a. Citizens wishing to comment will be asked to stand up and give their name, address, and organization they
represent (if applicable). Impromptu comments are limited to five minutes per individual. 11. Adjournment
McSherrystown Borough Council General Meeting Agenda Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm
1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Invocation 4. Attendance Roll Call 5. Approval of April 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes 6. Announcements/Communications
a. Executive Session
b. Mayor/Police Report 7. Public Comment Period 8. New Business
a. Approval to hire part-time public works employee
b. Approval to modify the office hours
c. Approval of the Expenditures 9. Call for motion to Adjourn
Announcement of Next Public Meeting:
The next public meeting of the McSherrystown Borough Council is currently scheduled for
Wednesday June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Borough Council Chambers.
