Community Media Game of the Week – East Pennsboro @ Gettysburg – 12/13/2024 – High School Girls Basketball
East Pennsboro @ Gettysburg – 12/13/2024 – High School Girls Basketball
The Big Reveal 2024
Area nonprofits, of the 115 that participated in the 2024 Adams County Community Foundation’s Annual Giving Spree, gather at the R/C Theater in Gettysburg, on December 13th for the ‘Big Revel’. Until this event the nonprofits organizations are not aware of the amount they raised during the prior month’s countywide fundraiser.
During the 24 hour Giving Spree held this past November 7th donors could chose give monetary gifts that the nonprofit’s receives a total check for at this event or donors can choose to give toward and endowment for a nonprofit organization that the Adams County Community Foundation administers. After a nonprofit’s endowment crosses the $10,000 mark they start to receive and annual dividend payout.
Ralph Serpe, President and CEO of the Adams County Community Foundation emceed the event and noted 49 nonprofit (listed below), have crossed the $10,000 endowment mark this year.
Serpe also introduced a short video that counted down the top 15 nonprofits that raised the most funds during this year’s Giving Spree introduced by some of the donors of Giving Spree. The top 15 fund raisers were.
- 15. St. Francis Xavier Catholic School – $43,109,24
- 14. Forever Love Rescue – $44,561.13
- 13. Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center – $54,246.13
- 12. Gettysburg Community Theatre – $57,978.40
- 11. Gettysburg Community Soup Kitchen – $66,742.66
- 10. Main Street Gettysburg – $73910.47
- 9. Adams County SPCA – $74,486.70
- 8. Gettysburg C.A.R.E.S. – $88,684.03
- 7. Adams County Library System – $104,187.39
- 6. Adams Rescue Mission – $111,898.44
- 5. Adams County Arts Council – 128,313.68
- 4. Land Conservancy of Adams County (LCAC) – $129,134.44
- 3. Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Ministries – $184,032.60
- 2. SCCAP (South Central Community Action Programs) – $206,833.04
- 1. Adams County Historical Society – $388,122.20
In total $3,613,507.45 was raised at the 2024 Giving Spree setting a new high.
Congratulations to everyone, for making this year the biggest Giving Spree yet!
List of the 49 nonprofit that cross the $10,000 endowment mark…
- Adams Christian Prison Ministries
- Adams County Christian Academy
- Adams County Habitat for Humanity
- Adams County Literacy Council
- Adams County Office for Aging
- Adams Regional EMS
- Collaborating for Youth
- Community Media of South Central PA
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Society
- East Berlin Area Community Center
- Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse
- Family First Health
- Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority
- Gettysburg Brass Band Festival
- Gettysburg Children’s Choir
- Gettysburg Choral Society
- Gettysburg Civic Chorus
- Gettysburg Hospital Foundation
- Gettysburg Pride
- HACC Foundation
- HABPI
- Healthy Adams County
- Hoffman Homes for Youth
- Interfaith Center for Peace & Justice
- John’s Meals
- Lincoln Cemetery Project Association
- Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania
- Littlestown Area Historical Society
- Main Street Gettysburg
- Manos Unidas
- Mediation Services of Adams County
- Mission of Mercy
- Music, Gettysburg!
- New Hope Ministries
- Optimist Club of Gettysburg
- PICPI
- Ruth’s Harvest Littlestown
- Servants, Inc.
- Special Olympics Adams County
- Strawberry Hill Foundation
- St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School
- Tender Care Pregnancy Centers
- Thaddeus Stevens Society
- TrueNorth Wellness Services
- Upper Adams Food Pantry
- Vida Charter School
- Waldo’s & Company
- Watershed Alliance of Adams County
- WW II American Experience
West Perry @ Gettysburg – 12/11/2024 – High School Boys Basketball
Community Medai’s Game of the Week – West Perry @ Gettysburg – High School Boys Basketball
Borough of Hanover Enforcement of Newly Adopted Ordinance No. 2371 and Active Enforcement of Ordinance No. 2262
Hanover, Pa. – Beginning January 1, 2025, the Borough of Hanover Department of Code Enforcement will begin enforcement of newly adopted Ordinance No. 2371, requiring all residential rental units, tenants, and residential rental property owners to be registered through the Residential Rental Unit Registration process. The ordinance, which was adopted August 2024, states that “… it is the policy of the Borough Council of the Borough of Hanover to protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens…” The registration includes four components: a Residential Rental Unit Registration Application for both short-term and long-term rentals, a Landlord Form, a Tenant Form for long-term rentals, and a Property Manager/Management Company Form if the owner resides 40 miles outside Borough limits. A separate registration is required for each unit property location, to include the number of units per rental location, and the registration is required annually. There is an annual registration fee of $35.00 for the registration of each rental unit to be invoiced after the application packet has been reviewed and accepted, however no fee is charged to update tenant information throughout the year. Failure to comply may result in a fine of $100 for the first offense with subsequent offenses not to exceed $1,000 plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees. All forms are available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov/351/Residential-Rental-Unit-Registration.
In addition, the Department will continue to actively enforce Ordinance No. 2262 which was adopted September 2017 requiring all vacant properties to be registered annually for the dates of January 1 through December 31 or when the property becomes vacant. According to the ordinance a vacant property is defined as a residential or commercial property that is uninhabited and/or in which utilities have been suspended. The property owner is responsible for all applicable fees, and fees will not be prorated. Registration is now available on an electronic platform available at HanoverBoroughPA.gov/317/Vacant-Property-Registration. Additionally, the schedule of fees is available at HanoverBoroughPA.gov/DocumentCenter/view/2324. All vacant properties must be registered by January 31, 2025.
More information about both registrations may be obtained from the Borough’s Department of Code Enforcement at 717-637-3877. The full Borough code is available at ECode360.com/HA0246.
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 available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.
Carroll Valley Borough Council Meeting – 12/10/2024
BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024
7:00 P.M.
Richard Mathews, Council President, presiding
Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call REGULAR MEETING
1. Approval of Minutes: November 12, 2024, Regular Meeting
2. Open to the public a. Citizens wishing to comment will be recognized in the Order of their listing on the Appearance Sheet and are asked to stand up and give their name, address, and organization they represent (if applicable). Impromptu comments are limited to five minutes per individual.
3. Ordinances and Resolutions a. Resolution #9-2024: Joshua Laird Resolution – For Adoption b. Resolution #10-2024: 2025 Fee Schedule c. Resolution #11-2024: Land Sale Resolution
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. Fountaindale Fire Department
6. Committee Reports a. Nature Trail Ad- Hoc Committee
7. Administrative Business – Borough Manager a. Treasurer’s Report – November 2023 b. 2025 Budget – for Approval • Resolution #7-2024: 2025 Tax Rate Resolution – For Adoption • Resolution #8-2024: 2025 Fire/EMS Dedicated Tax Rate Resolution – For Adoption c. Parks Garbage Extension Agreement – For Approval d. Energy Contract Renewal – For Approval e. 2025 Meeting Calendar – For Advertisement f. 2025 Holiday Calendar g. Southwest Regional Joint Comprehensive Plan
8. Unfinished Business a. Grant Funding Updates b. Carroll Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility Project Update
9. New Business a. Fifty Properties Requests
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
Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing – 12/10/2024
Applicant: NOBPA, LLC
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM
Location: United 33 Hook and Ladder building, 21 North Bolton St., New Oxford, PA 17350
Gettysburg Borough Council Meeting – 12/09/2024
Borough of Gettysburg Council Business Meeting Agenda Monday, December 9, 2024 – 7:00 PM 1 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 December 9, 2024 agenda as presented. A motion to approve minutes of the Borough Council Meeting of November 12, 2024; and the Borough Council Work Session of November 25, 2024 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 2. Historic & Environmental Preservation Debra English a. Departmental Report b. Motions Needing Council Action A motion to accept the recommendations of the Borough of Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) following its review during a meeting held on November 20, 2024 and approved the grant of Certificates of Appropriateness for the following applications as presented: COA-240058, MAJOR PROJECT: 255 S. Washington Street – Richard Bregenzer for the window replacement project to include the replacement of all windows with simulated divided lights in a two-overtwo grid pattern and cased out with wood or an acceptable wood alternative, noting that the asphalt shingled roof and front door remain; COA-240094, MAJOR PROJECT: 217 N. Stratton Street – Katherine Crandall for the construction of a second-floor rear addition with Hardie Plank siding or a similar material with a laundry room on the first floor and another bathroom on the second floor that will attach to the master bedroom, and there will not be any changes to the existing entranceways; COA-240095, MAJOR PROJECT: 64 W. Middle Street – Jodie Aime for the in-kind repair of the fire-damaged structure replacing the roof with standing seam, replacing the historic third-floor windows with the less visible historic windows from the east side of the structure , replace the east side historic windows with Pro Via or similar replacement windows, replace the damaged crown molding, and sprinkler the entire building; COA-240093, MAJOR PROJECT: 150 Carlisle Street – City Mart, 150 Carlisle St LLC for the exterior renovations and second-floor rear Borough of Gettysburg Council Business Meeting Agenda Monday, December 9, 2024 – 7:00 PM 2 addition removing an existing shed at the rear of the store, selective demolition of a basement stair enclosure, rear second floor addition to the back half of the building including the infill of the building’s southwest corner footprint, painting the metal panels on the front façade, removing the scaling paint and repainting as needed. A motion to accept the unanimous recommendation of the Borough of Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) following its review during a meeting held on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 and to approve the grant of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the following application as presented: COA-240078 MAJOR PROJECT: 108 N. Stratton Street – Gettysburg Station: 501 Richardson Acquisition LLC for the approval of the Design Concept Plan for the construction design elements for the Gettysburg Station Project as submitted in the COA application dated October 10, 2024. B. Parking Department 1. Departmental Report Becka Fissel C. Public Works Department 1. Departmental Report Robert Harbaugh D. Borough Engineer 1. Engineer Report Chad Clabaugh 2. Motions Needing Council Action Motion to approve Contract Change Order #3, in the amount of $3,560.56, to the contract with York Excavating Company for the North Washington Street Water and Storm Project, as recommended by the Borough Engineer. Motion to approve Contract Change Order #4, in the amount of $3,720.58, to the contract with York Excavating Company for the North Washington Street Water and Storm Project, as recommended by the Borough Engineer. Motion to approve Application for Payment #3 to York Excavating Company, in the amount of $127,563.84 for the North Washington Street Water and Storm Project, as recommended by the Borough Engineer. E. Police Department 1. Departmental Report Chief Robert Glenny 2. Motions Needing Council Action A motion to accept the eligibility list of candidates for the open positions of entry-level patrol officer and police cadet, as certified to and submitted to the Borough Council by the Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Gettysburg. The Borough Council Borough of Gettysburg Council Business Meeting Agenda Monday, December 9, 2024 – 7:00 PM 3 does not object to either of the two (2) candidates certified to by the Civil Service Commission on its eligibility list submitted to the Council. A motion to make a conditional appointment of Anthony Harris, as the first-ranked candidate on the eligibility list, as certified to and submitted to the Borough Council by the Civil Service Commission of th
Gettysburg Storm Water Authority Meeting – 12/09/2024
GETTYSBURG BOROUGH STORM WATER AUTHORITY (GBSWA) BUSINESS MEETING I. GBSWA – Call to Order Chair Malewicki II. Welcome and Opening Remarks Chair Malewicki III. Announcements Chair Malewicki IV. Approval of Agenda, Minutes, and other Business Chair Malewicki A motion to approve the agenda as presented. A motion to approve all bills and payrolls as presented. A motion to approve October 15, 2024 GBSWA business meeting minutes. V. Public Comment (Restricted to Items on the Agenda) VI. Special Presentation VII. Current Business A. Financial Updates Revenue vs. Expenses YTD (2024) Gable i. Bank Accounts Payments Received (2024 Billing) English Liens Filed (2023 Billing Cycle) Boyer Monday, December 9, 2024 @ 5:30 PM GBSWA – Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority Borough of Gettysburg GBSWA – Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority Monday – December 9, 2024 5:30 PM 2 VIII. Old Business A. Engineer Updates Clabaugh IX. New Business A. 2025 Budget Gable A motion to adopt Resolution No. 120924-1 of the Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority, approving a budget for a fiscal year beginning on January 1st, 2025 and ending on December 31st, 2025 containing an estimate of revenues and receipts for the Storm Water Fund in the amount of $247,363 and an estimate of expenditures in the amount of $544,177. B. 2025 Meeting Dates Gable A motion to set general business meetings of the Gettysburg Borough Storm Water Authority (GBSWA) for 2025 commencing at 5:30 p.m. on the following dates, and to authorize the provision of public notice for the business meetings: Monday, January 13, 2025 5:30 PM (reorganization) Monday, February 10, 2025 5:30 PM Monday, April 14, 2025 5:30 PM Monday, June 9, 2025 5:30 PM Monday, August 11, 2025 5:30 PM Tuesday, October 14, 2025 5:30 PM Monday, December 8, 2025 5:30 PM C. Rates, Rules, and Regulations (RRRs) DRAFT Amendments/Revisions English/ Clabaugh/ Gable D. Rate Increase Discussion Malewicki/ Gable X. Public Comment XI. Adjournment
Waynesboro @ New Oxford – 12/04/2024 – High School Girls Basketball
Community Media’s Game of the Week: High School Girls Basketball – Waynesboro @ New Oxford.
2025 Winter Lecture Series at Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg, PA – Beginning January 4, 2025, the popular Winter Lecture series will begin at Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP). Featuring some of the best National Park Service rangers and historians from across the region, the 8-week Winter Lecture Series of hour-long talks will examine a wide array of subjects related to the American Civil War and Gettysburg history.
From A.P. Hill, Frederick Douglass & John Brown, to the Battle at Mine Creek and much more, these lectures illuminate the different events and personalities of this pivotal chapter in American history. “Winter is an excellent time to visit the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum of the American Civil War,” notes Christopher Gwinn, Chief of Interpretation and Education at Gettysburg National Military Park. “Through this lecture series we hope to offer visitors a reason to visit the Museum and Visitor Center and connect with the history of this special place and time in American history.”
Of special note this year is a musical performance, inspired by Civil War poetry entitled “Marching On” by composer Ryan Mascilak and his ensemble. Additionally, visitors will be able to participate in a conversation featuring abolitionists Frederick Douglass and John Brown. Brought to life by living historians Nathan Richardson and Doug Dobbs, this special theatrical performance is done in partnership with the Lincoln Cemetery Association Project.
The Winter Lecture Series is held at 1:30 pm every Saturday and Sunday from January 4 through February 23, 2025, in the Gettysburg NMP Museum and Visitor Center. Inclement weather dates for select presentations will be on March 2 & 3. Limited seating is available on a first come – first serve basis. Free tickets will be available day of at the Gettysburg NMP Museum and Visitor Center.
For those unable to attend in person, each lecture will be filmed and made available via the Gettysburg Foundation YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gettysburgfoundation.
For more information, and a full listing of all programs and events, visit the park website at www.nps.gov/gett.
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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 https://www.nps.gov and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Hanover Christmas Tree Lighting 2024
The Annual Hanover Christmas Tree Lighting from November 30th, 2024 in downtown Hanover, PA.
New Oxford Christmas Tree Lighting 2024
The Annual New Oxford Christmas Tree Lighting held on November 30th, 2024 in the square of New Oxford, PA.
McSherrystown Borough Council Meeting – 11/27/2024
McSherrystown Borough Council General Meeting Agenda
Wednesday November 27, 2024, at 7pm
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Invocation
4. Attendance Roll Call
5. Approval of October 9, 2024 Meeting Minutes
6. Approval of November 6, 2024 Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes
7. Announcements/Communications
a. Mayor/Police Report
8. Public Comment Period
9. New Business
a. Authorize advertising public notice that the proposed budget is available for
public inspection
b. Approval of the Expenditures
10. Call for motion to Adjourn
Announcement of Next Public Meeting:
The next public meeting of the McSherrystown Borough Council is currently scheduled for Wednesday December 11th at 7:00pm in the Borough Council Chambers.
Hanover Christmas Parade 2024
The Annual Hanover Christmas Parade, held on November 29th, 2024 at 9am in Downtown Hanover, Pennsylvania.
Brighter Tomorrows Podcast – Episode 03 – Tips for Calming the “Hulk” Inside All of Us
Brighter Tomorrows is your invitation to learn more about resilience, mental health, how to create authentic connections with others and how we can work together to strengthen and build our communities.
In episode 3, Amanda Rispoli returns to share holiday safety tips for parents, emphasizing communication and supervision to prevent child abuse.
The discussion covers emotional regulation, co-regulation techniques, and the importance of self-care.
Key takeaways include recognizing feelings, self-regulation, and the value of community support for children’s safety and well-being.
Civilian Conservation Corps Pavilion at Mont Alto State Park Restored
Camp Hill, PA – The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) is pleased to announce the completion of significant improvements at Mont Alto State Park, made possible by a Franklin County IMPACT! Grant. These enhancements include a new playground and restoration of a historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) era picnic pavilion.
The new playground at Mont Alto State Park, which was completed in November 2023, offers children a range of opportunities for healthy outdoor recreation. The rustic-themed equipment encourages play which translates into stress reduction, social skill development, and critical
thinking. A crushed stone pathway connects the playground to a parking lot, improving accessibility for all visitors.
In addition to the playground, the grant funded the restoration of a CCC-era picnic pavilion, preserving an important piece of the park's history. Mont Alto is the oldest park in the Pennsylvania state park system, having been established in 1902. The restoration of the chimney in the pavilion allows family and friend gatherings and community events to continue to use the space for years to come.
“The restoration of the pavilion chimney provides the both the local community and visitors to park a place to enjoy the time outdoors at Mont Alto State Park,” said Marci Mowery, President of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. “Pennsylvania’s parks and forests are
places to connect or reconnect with family and friends, creating memories that last for a lifetime. We are grateful to the Franklin County Commissioners for their support of the project. We are also grateful for the work that the Friends of Mont Alto State Park do for the park and its environs.”
“We were extremely pleased with how these projects turned out,” added Earl Hockenberry, Park Manager. “Working with PPFF and the Friends of Mont Alto allowed us to secure the funding of the grant for Mont Alto State Park and we look forward to seeing the public being able to use the playground and pavilion.”
Franklin County Commissioner Chairman Dean Horst commented on the project’s significance, stating, “Franklin County is pleased to support the work the Foundation is doing to enhance and preserve Mont Alto State Park for generations to come.”
For more information about the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation and its mission, ways to support projects, or get involved with your local state park or forest, visit PAParksAndForests.org.
Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge with Special National Cemetery Program
Photo courtesy of The National WWII Museum New Orleans.
In December 1944, a massive German assault left a gaping hole in Allied lines, leading to thousands of troops cut off from reinforcement, as well as thousands more killed, wounded, captured, or missing. The Battle of the Bulge was the largest and costliest battle of World War II for American forces. Nearly one out of every ten American casualties in the war occurred in this month-long battle.
This free guided walking tour will explore the stories of these Americans who, in General Eisenhower’s words, “endured greatly in their country’s cause” 80 years ago. This hour-long program will meet at the Taneytown Road entrance to the national cemetery. Visitors are encouraged to dress for the elements and check the Eisenhower NHS website (www.nps.gov/eise) and Facebook page for updates in the event of inclement weather. In the event this program is postponed, there is a rain date of Monday, December 16, also at 3 pm.
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Hanover Borough Council Meeting – 11/26/2024
AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26,2024 AT 7:00PM
I. PRELIMINARY MATTERS & OFFICERS’ REPORTS
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Roll Call
4. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any
5. Public Comment
6. Certificate of Appreciation: President Reichart • Howard Billig, Fire Department
7. Borough Employee Safety Committee: John Bean • Presentation of PA State Certification for Borough Employee Safety Committee
8. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes: i. October 23, 2024 Council Minutes
b. Finance Reports: i. Approve Bills for Payment ii. Accept Monthly Financial Statement iii. Accept Report of Monthly Investments c. Fire Commission Budget: Approve 2025 Budget
d. Expiring Commission & Board Terms: Approve advertisement of expiring commission & board positions for interview December 18, 2024
e. Approve Advertisement: Ordinances for 2025 i. Levying 2025 Real Estate Taxes at a rate of 6.65 mills ii. 2025 Main Street allocation $40,000 iii. 2025 HEDC allocation $25,000 iv. Adoption of 2018 International Fire Code v. Adoption of 2018 International Property Maintenance Code
f. Approve Resolution No. 1421: 2025 Miscellaneous Fees
g. Approve Advertisement: 2025 Public Meeting Schedule/Sunshine Law
I. PRELIMINARY MATTERS & OFFICERS’ REPORTS 8. Consent Agenda. continued
h. Approve Resolution No. 1422: Adoption of York County Hazard Mitigation Plan
i. Centennial Court Final Subdivision Plan: Accept offer to grant extension for plan approval for 90 days until March 3, 2025
j. Civil Service: Direct Civil Service Commission to establish certified hiring list for police officer vacancies and to establish a promotional eligibility list for the position of Sergeant
k. Approve Hanover Borough Employee Handbook
I. Authorize Drafting of Ordinance Amendment: for Chapter 254 of The Hanover Borough Code entitled “Parking Meters” to amend the daily parking meter payment hours from the current time of 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM to new hours of 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
m. Approve an Agreement: to rescind the previous short term rental use granted by the Zoning Hearing Board for the property located at 209 Primrose Lane
II. REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES Governance & Policy Committee – Dr. Rupp 1. Consideration of a motion approve Resolution No. 1423, amending “Rules of Public Meetings” to include: a. Protocol for public comment b. Protocol for executive session Finance & Personnel Committee- Mr. Kress 1. Consideration of a motion to ratify the following building construction change orders for 33 Frederick Street: i. Change Order#8: $1,017.00 for change to door hardware cylinder cores from Best Cormax to Corbin Russwin ii. Change Order #11 : $836.00 for addition of two (2) exit signs in the Community Room as per RFI 032 iii. Change Order#1 0: ($1 ,669.00) for deletion of (2) HSS 8×6 beams and (4) antenna posts iv. Change Order #13: $2,211 .00 for concrete floor prep in Secure File 044 v. Change Order #14: $3,206.00 for installation of 2′ deep by 5’6″ closet in Borough Manager Office vi. Change Order #16: $3,074.00 for replacement of doors C2 and 031 vii. Change Order #18: ($3, 190.00) to revise exterior lighting 2. Consideration of a motion to approve the advertisement of the 2025 Hanover Borough Budget for public inspection from December 2, 2024 until December 13, 2024.
Ill. MANAGEMENT & OFFICIALS REPORTS
IV. OTHER MATTERS ~ Public Comment
DECEMBER BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS: *Public Safety Committee Tuesday, December 3, 2024 6:30PM *Water & Sewer Committee Thursday, December 5, 2024 7:00PM *Public Works & Facilities Committee Wednesday, December 11, 2024 6:00PM Conditional Use Public Hearing Wednesday, December 18, 2024 6:00PM Finance & Personnel Committee Wednesday, December 18, 2024 7:00 PM Hanover Borough Council Monday. December 23. 2024 7:00 PM * Committee Meetings will be cancelled if there is no business. Please advise the Borough Secretary if you will be unable to attend any meetings. Be sure to check the website meeting calendar at https:llwww. hanoverborouqhpa. qovl
V. ADJOURNMENT
Open House – Holiday Family Outreach
In this episode of Open House, Ray talks with Susan Cole, who is the Co-Chair for Holiday Family Outreach. “Since 1953, Holiday Family Outreach, an all-volunteer nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, has provided Christmas toys and food to low-income families in Adams County, Pennsylvania.” In this episode, learn all about Holiday Family Outreach, what they do, and how you can get involve.
Gettysburg Borough Council Work Session – 11/25/2024
Borough of Gettysburg Council Work Session Meeting Agenda Monday, November 25, 2024 – 7:00 PM Page 1 of 2 I. Call to Order President Moon II. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon III. Announcements President Moon 2025 Budget Proposal is Posted on Website for Review IV. Special Presentation York/Adams MHIDD Co-Responder Program McKenzie Johnson V. Public Comment (Restricted to items appearing on the agenda – not tabled items) VI. Current and Old Business (1) PBS 2016-12 Sidewalk Ordinance Revisions d. Shade Tree Ordinance / Procedures David Rice c. Sidewalk Clutter / A-Frame Signs Charles Gable General visionary discussion e. Outdoor Dining / Street Furniture Charles Gable General visionary discussion VII. New Business VIII. Public Comment (Open to items currently tabled or not listed on the agenda) IX. Adjournment
New Hope Ministries Provides Turkeys and Food for Thanksgiving Meals to Thousands of Low-Income Families in South Central Pa
EVENT:
Thanksgiving Food Distributions
WHEN:
Thursday, November 21; Friday, November 22; and Saturday, November 23, 2024 (see exact days and times next to locations below)
WHERE:
Dillsburg Center, 99 W. Church Street, Dillsburg (SAT: 9:00am to 1:00pm)
Dover Center, 62 N. Main Street, Dover (FRI: 10:00am to 3:00pm)
Enola Center, 110 Altoona Avenue, Enola (FRI: 9:00am to 2:00pm)
Hanover Center, 135 Baltimore Street, Hanover (SAT: 9:00am to 4:00pm)
Littlestown Center, 1113 Frederick Pike, Littlestown (SAT: 10:00am to 12:00pm)
Mechanicsburg Center, 5228 E. Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg (THU: 9:00am to 5:00pm)
New Oxford Center, 154 Enterprise Drive, New Oxford (SAT: 10:00am to 3:00pm)
Red Land Center (hosted at Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church, 402 Valley Rd, Etters PA 17319 ) (FRI: 10:00am to 2:00pm)
West Shore Center, 701 Bosler Avenue, Lemoyne (FRI: 9:00am to 2:00pm)
WHAT:
New Hope Ministries provides food items needed for families to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including a turkey. Thanks to the support of the community through donations from businesses, schools, churches, civic groups and individuals, New Hope provides a turkey and all the fixings to those struggling to feed their families at this time of year. THOUSANDS of pre-qualified families will be picking-up their Thanksgiving food on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at our various locations.
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.
Annual Conference of the Adams County Association of Township Officials 2024
The 105th Annual Convention of the Adams County County Association of Township Officials (ACATO). Held at the Southeastern Adams Volunteer Emergency Services (SAVES) Social Hall in Hanover. The theme for this year is “Rooted in Tradition, Growing for Tomorrow”.
Hanover Borough Finance & Personnel Council Workshop – 11/20/2024
HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
November 20,2024-7:00 PM
44 FREDERICK ST. HANOVER
AND VIA ZOOM FOR PUBLIC ACCESS
1. Public Comment
2. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any
3. Budget Presentation: Finance Director Shelton
4. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes: Approval of Minutes of October 16,2024
b. Finance Reports
i. Approve Bills for Payment
ii. Accept Monthly Financial Statement
iii. Accept Report of Monthly Investments
c. Fire Commission Budget: Approve 2025 Budget
d. Expiring Commission & Board Terms: Approve advertisement of expiring
commission & board positions for interview 12/23/24
e. Approve Advertisement: Ordinances for 2025
i. 2025 Tax ordinance with $0.28 mill increase
ii. 2025 Main Street allocation $40,000
m. 2025 HEDC allocation $25,000
iv. Adoption of 2018 International Fire Code
v. Adoption of 2018 International Property Maintenance Code
f. Approve Resolution for Miscellaneous Fees: for 2025
g. Approve Advertisement: 2025 Public Meeting Schedule/Sunshine Law
h. Approve Resolution: Adoption of York County Hazard Mitigation Plan
1. Centennial Court Final Subdivision Plan: Accept offer to grant extension
for plan approval for 90 days until March 3, 2025.
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5. Water Resources
a. Project Closeout- Sheppard Myers Dam Rehabilitation Project (no action
required)
b. Council Update on PUC Tariff Changes: Lead Service Lines (no action
required)
c. Current P A DEP Drought Conditions (no action required)
6. Planning & Engineering
a. 209 Primrose Lane: Accept agreement rescinding the previous short term
rental use granted by the Zoning Hearing Board
7. Governance & Policy
a. Employee Handbook: Approve final draft
b. 2025 Council Goals: Discuss goals for Finance & Personnel Committee
c. Resolution No. 1364 Rules of Public Meetings: Amend resolution to
include:
i. Protocol for public comment
ii. Protocol for executive session
8. Enhancement Committee
a. Parking Meters: Approve the drafting of an ordinance amendment to
reduce parking meter payment hours to 8:30AM-6:00PM (currently set at
8:30 AM – 8:30 PM)
9. Finance, Personnel & Administration
a. Ratify Building Construction Change Order Updates
i. Change Order #8: $1,017.00 for change to door hardware cylinder
cores from Best Cormax to Corbin Russwin
ii. Change Order #11: $836.00 for addition of two (2) exit signs in the
Community Room as per RFI 032
iii. Change Order #10: ($1,669.00) for deletion of (2) HSS 8×6 beams and
(4) antenna posts
IV. Change Order #13: $2,211.00 for concrete floor prep in Secure File 044
v. Change Order #14: $3,206.00 for installation of 2′ deep by 5’6″ closet
in Borough Manager Office
v1. Change Order #16: $3,074.00 for replacement of doors C2 and 031
vii. Change Order #18: ($3,190.00) to revise exterior lighting
b. 2025 Budget: Approve advertisement of 2025 Budget for public inspection
from December 2, 2024 until December 13, 2024
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10. Reports of Council Members, Council Committees and Other Public Bodies
11. Correspondence and Information
12. Additional Public Comment
13. Adjourrunent
Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board Meeting – 11/20/2024
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD (HARB) AGENDA
WEDNESDAY – November 20, 2024 at 7PM in Troxel Council Chambers
1. Call meeting to order 7PM.
2. Review and Approval of Agenda & Meeting Minutes
A. A motion to approve Business Meeting Agenda of November 20, 2024
B. Meeting Minutes from October 16, 2024
3. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
4. Public Comment for Items on the Agenda
5. New Business: Applications for Initial Review
A. COA 24-0078 MAJOR PROJECT –108 N. Stratton Street – Gettysburg Station * 501 Richardson Acquistion LLC
New construction of three buildings on the redevelopment site; a 3-story building fronting on Carlist Street; a
7-story mixed use building on the interior of the lot; and 3 story townhouse building facing on N. Stratton
Street. Design concept review for proposed construction.
B. COA 24-0076 MAJOR PROJECT – 14 Lincoln Square – House of Bender
Remove all current siding and rotted wood on the back side of building to include historic metal panels.
Install vinyl siding over all materials except the brick portion. The brick portion will be sealed with a clear
coat. House wrap as needed; install exterior trim on windows, doors or any features needed outside.
Fabricate fascia metal and install on home. Install vented soffit, install new 5” gutters and downspouts.
C. COA 24-0065 MAJOR PROJECT – 155 S. Washington Street – Noah Rubria
Replacement of porch from wood to composite, decking, railings and columns.
D. COA 24-0075 MAJOR PROJECT – 29 W. Middle Street – Erika James LLC
Replace six historic wood windows with Provia double pane vinyl windows.
E. COA 24-0058 MAJOR PROJECT – 255 S. Washington Street – Richard Bregrenzer
NOV removal of # historic windows, roof and door without permits. Remanded by Council on September 9,
2024 back to HARB for re-review.
Judy Butterfield, Council Vice President
Harold A. Eastman, Jr., Borough Solicitor
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F. COA 24-0094 MAJOR PROJECT – 217 N. Stratton Street – Katherine Crandall
Two story, 10-foot-deep addition to the rear of the existing residence.
G. COA 24-0095 MAJOR PROJECT – 64 West Middle Street – Jodi Aime
Restoration from fire damage. To allow the replacement of severely damaged front windows (third floor)
with historic windows from the east and west side of the building. Replacement windows on the west side to
be used as needed.
H. COA 24-0093 MAJOR PROJECT – 150 Carlislie Street – City Mart, 150 Carlislie ST LLC
City Mart Building exterior renovation and second floor addition of the rear of the building and removal of
existing rear shed. Remodel basement stairs. The front portion metal panels will be washed and restored.
Reports
A. Administrative Approvals Since Last Meeting (see list attached)
B. Report of Chair – Introduce New Member voted on at Council November 12, 2024
C. Report of Staff
1). Peeling Paint Letter – Update
2). Update to the Design Guidelines – ADA searchable copy posted on www.gettysburgpa.gov
D. Public Comment
E. Adjourn
2024 Dedication Day Ceremony
Annual Dedication Day ceremony on November 19th at Gettysburg National Cemetery. The program features a wreath-laying, music, and a U.S. Naturalization and Citizenship ceremony.
This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Craig Symonds.
Craig L. Symonds is Professor Emeritus at the United States Naval Academy where he taught naval history and Civil War History for thirty years.
A native of Anaheim, California, Symonds earned his B.A. degree at U.C.L.A., and his Masters and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Florida where he studied under the late John K. Mahon. In the 1970s he was a U.S. Navy officer and the first ensign ever to lecture at the prestigious Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. After his naval service, Symonds remained at the War College as a civilian Professor of Strategy from 1974-1975.
He came to the Naval Academy in 1976, and during his thirty-year career there he became a very popular professor whose Civil War classes were always over-subscribed. He was named teacher of the Year in 1988, and the Researcher of the Year in 1998, the first person ever to win both awards. He chaired the History Department from 1988 to 1992. He also chaired the Naval Academy Self Study for institutional accreditation, the Curriculum Reform Committee, and served on the Naval Academy Admissions Board. In addition to the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, he was awarded the Civilian Meritorious Service Medal three times. From 1994 to 1995 he served as Professor of Strategy and Policy at the Britannia Naval College in Dartmouth, England.
Symonds is the author of twelve books and the editor of nine others. In addition he has written over one hundred scholarly articles in professional journals and popular magazines as well as more than twenty book chapters in historical anthologies. Five of his books were selections of the Book-of-the-Month Club, and six have been selections of the History Book Club. His books have won the Barondess Lincoln Prize, the Daniel and Marilyn Laney Prize, the S.A. Cunningham Award, the Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt Prize, and the John Lyman book Prize three times. In 2009 he shared the $50,000 Lincoln Prize with James M. McPherson. He also won the “Annie” Award in Literary Arts given by Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Symonds was a Trustee of the Society of Military History, and serves on the Executive Committee of the Lincoln Forum, and the board of Directors of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation. He was a member of the Lincoln Prize Committee and chaired the Jefferson Davis Prize Committee. He is a member of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Committee. From 2005 to 1007 he was Chief Historian of the USS Monitor Center at the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, Virginia, helping oversee the opening and promotion of that exhibit.
Now retired, Symonds is much in demand around the country as a speaker on Civil War subjects. He has spoken at Civil War Round Tables in twenty-seven states and two foreign countries, given tours of battlefields and other historical sites, and helped conduct leadership workshops based on the life of Abraham Lincoln. Craig and his wife, Marylou, live in Annapolis, Maryland.
Award-winning Lincoln scholar, Harold Holzer will be presenting the Gettysburg Address. HAROLD HOLZER, winner of The 2015 Gilder-Lehrman Lincoln Prize, is one of the country’s leading authorities on Abraham Lincoln and the political culture of the Civil War era. A prolific writer and lecturer, and frequent guest on television, Holzer served for six years (2010–2016) as Chairman of The Lincoln Bicentennial Foundation. For the previous 10 years he co-chaired the U. S. Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (ALBC), appointed by President Clinton. President Bush awarded Holzer the National Humanities Medal in 2008. And in 2013, Holzer wrote an essay on Lincoln for the official program at the re-inauguration of President Obama. He is now chairman of The Lincoln Forum.
Hanover Country Club’s Head Golf Professional, Named “PGA Golf Professional of the Year”
Parks Price & Central Counties PGA Vice-President Jason Gebhart
During a recent CCC meeting, Price was selected by a group of his peers for the award, based on his years of experience and tournament play. Price carries a 72.18 stroke average, through 11 tournament rounds in 2024 and posted four Top 10 finishes on the main Philadelphia Schedule. Spending 5 years as Director of Instruction at Country Club of York, in addition to experience with the Carolinas PGA, being TPI and US Kids Certified, Price is now the Head Golf Professional at Hanover Country Club.
Parks has successfully completed his first year as the Head Golf Professional at Hanover Country Club, creating a variety of golfing programs for all ages with instructional clinics, competitive tournaments and fun events. “Player development and engagement at the Club will be my primary focus for 2025, having more clinics and camps for players of all skill levels. The Junior Golf & Women’s Golf instructional programs will have a new structure for what is expected to be rapid growth years for our Club”. We congratulate Parks Price on this prestigious award.
About Hanover Country Club:
Hanover Country Club, located in Abbottstown, PA, offers a premier golf course, dining options, and event spaces for members and guests. Whether hosting an event or enjoying a round of golf, the club provides a welcoming environment for all. Explore membership opportunities and discover what Hanover Country Club has to offer.
Gettysburg Planning Commission Meeting – 11/18/2024
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:00pm | Borough Council Chambers
1. Convene Meeting
2. Review and Approve Agenda
3. Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes
A. October, 21 2024, Meeting Minutes
4. Public Comment Restricted to Items on the Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
5. Tabled Old Business – NONE
6. New Business
A. Rezoning
1. Outstanding Definitions and Land Uses
a. Family / Student Housing
b. Building Height
c. Build to Lines / Front Setbacks
d. Land Use Table
e. Higher Density Residential
f. Transparency
g. Additional Text Edits
2. Mixed-Use Districts
a. NC-1, Low-Impact Neighborhood Commercial
b. NC-2, Historic Corridor Neighborhood Commercial
c. NC-3, Neighborhood Commercial
3. Zoning Map Discussion
a. Requested Changes
b. NC-2, Historic Corridor Neighborhood Commercial
4. Process Timeline
7. Announcements
A. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for December, 16, 2024, at
7:00 p.m.
B. Staff is continuing to work with the Gettysburg Station project applicants to
complete a Subdivision and Land Development Plan Application (SLD-240003 /
Gettysburg Station / 108 N. Stratton Street)
8. Additional Comments from Planning Commission Members
9. Public Comment
10.Adjourn
Gettysburg Remembrance Day Parade 2024
The 68th Annual Remembrance Day Parade steps off at 1pm under the sponsorship of the Sons of Veterans Reserve, the military department of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Adams County Sports Hall of Fame – Induction Ceremony 2024
Induction ceremony for the Adams County Sports Hall of Fame – Class of 2024. The recipients of this honor are: Barb Jordan, Shain Leggett, Tim Naylor, John Oyler, and Madelyn Yannetti.
Gettysburg Borough Council Meeting – 11/12/2024
Borough of Gettysburg
Council Business Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – 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 November 12, 2024 agenda as presented.
A motion to approve minutes of the Borough Council Meeting of October 15, 2024;
Council Public Hearing on October 28, 2024; and the Borough Council Budget Work
Sessions held on October 21, October 28, and November 4, 2024, 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
A motion to adopt Resolution No. 111224-1 approving the request of Ravi Singh,
Applicant, for an intended intermunicipal transfer of a Restaurant Liquor License
(License No. R-21262) from previously approved licensed premises located at 985
Baltimore Pike in Cumberland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, to the
proposed premises located at 517 Baltimore Street within the Borough of Gettysburg,
the receiving municipality, consistent with an application for such liquor license
intermunicipal transfer either filed or to be filed by the Applicant with the
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
2. Historic & Environmental Preservation Debra English
a. Departmental Report
b. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to accept the recommendation of the Borough of Gettysburg Historic
Architectural Review Board (HARB) following its review during a meeting held on
October 16, 2024 and to approve the grant of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
following application as presented: COA-240077 MAJOR PROJECT: 428, 430-432
S. Washington Street – Wellspan Properties Inc. for the demolition of two residential
buildings on the same parcel for the donation of this clean site to Adams County
Habitat for Humanity for the reconstruction of two new buildings creating three total
residential units as submitted in the application dated October 7, 2024.
B. Parking Department
1. Departmental Report Becka Fissel
2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to set a temporary daily rate of $18.00 for parking in the Borough’s
Racehorse Alley Parking Garage on Saturday, December 7, 2024, during “A
Gettysburg Christmas Festival” holiday special event produced and sponsored by
Main Street Gettysburg, Inc.
C. Public Works Department
1. Departmental Report Robert Harbaugh
2. Motions Needing Council Action
A motion to authorize a budget modification for fiscal year 2024 for the transfer of
$57, 394.00 from line item 01-100-100 (General Fund Reserves) to line item 01-430-
740 (Capital Purchase / Machinery) for the purchase of a 2024 Western Star 47X
Chassis Dump Truck.
D. Borough Engineer
1. Engineer Report Chad Clabaugh
2. Motions Needing Council Action
Motion to approve Application for Payment #2 to York Excavating Company, in the
amount of $168,935.25, for the North Washington Street Water and Storm Project,
as recommended by Borough Engineer.
E. Police Department
1. Departmental Report Chief Robert Glenny
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 adopt Resolution No. 111224-2 appointing Maher Duessel, a firm of
certified public accountants registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as the
independent auditor of the Borough of Gettysburg, effective during and for fiscal year
2025, in order to make an independent examination of the accounting records of the
Borough for fiscal year 2024 and to perform such other duties and to exercise the
powers as conferred upon an independent auditor under the Borough Code.
A motion to authorize the Borough Secretary, Sara L. Stull, to give notice and to cause
the same to be published that the proposed budget, providing an annual estimate of
revenues and an annual estimate of expenditures for fiscal year 2025, has been
prepared and will be made available for public inspection for a period of not less than
ten (10) days, commencing on Monday, November 25, 2024 and ending at the close of
business on Monday, December 9, 2024, prior to the completion and adoption of the
budget for fiscal year 2025 by the Borough Council.
A motion to authorize the preparation and finalization of a proposed resolution, for
consideration of intended adoption at the next monthly general business meeting of
the Borough Council to be held on Monday, December 9, 2024, for the purposes of
setting, updating and confirming the Borough’s fees and charges for the issuance of
licenses…
Full Agenda here: https://www.gettysburgpa.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3156/f/agendas/november_12_2024_business_meeting_agenda_hae_revised.pdf