Summary of Borough of Hanover Council Meeting Held on June 24, 2026

June 25, 2026

Hanover, Pa. – The following are the highlights of the Borough Council’s meeting held on June 24, 2026. Supporting documents on most items of Council business are available on the Borough website (www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov) under “Agendas and Minutes”.

BOROUGH COUNCIL ACTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS: Mayor Hormel swore in Nicholas Michael Carroll and Christopher Robert Rockel to the Hanover Borough Police Department.

PROCLAMATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH: Mayor Hormel presented a proclamation naming July as Parks and Recreation Month in Hanover as part of the National Park and Recreation Month which is celebrated each July.

SEWER CREDIT EXPENSES: Approval was granted for the following sewer credits:
            775 Broadway, May C. Gessel and Bonnie A. Burnett for $456.56
            343 North Franklin Street, Alexis Isern for $395.80

WATER SUPPLY SUSTAINABILITY POLICY: Approval was granted to execute a Water Supply Capacity Agreement, in accordance with Resolution No. 1447  of 2025, for “Wellspring Wesleyan Church” in Penn Township for two (2) single-family residential service connections.

AFSCME BLUE SIDE LETTER: Approval was granted to an AFSCME Blue Side Letter Agreement for Public Works Overtime Equalization.

SALARY RESOLUTION: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1470 for an Amended Salary Resolution to add the position of Police Administrative Operations Manager.

404 – 408 SOUTH HIGH STREET: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1471 for Preliminary / Final Subdivision Plan for 404 – 408 South High Street.

CHANGES TO CIVIL SERVICE RULES: Approval was granted for changes to Fire Department Civil Service Rules.

RESOLUTION FOR TAX CERTIFICATION FEES: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1472 for Tax Certification Fees and Duplicate Bill Fees.

RECREATION BOARD APPOINTMENT: Approval was granted to appoint Dashiell Sears to the Recreation Board to fill an unfulfilled five-year term ending December 31, 2026.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT: Approval was granted to award the “2026 East Hanover Street Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Project” bid to apparent low bidder Doug Lamb Construction, Inc. in the amount of $242,711.80 conditioned upon the satisfactory review and acceptance of all supporting documents and forms by staff and the Borough Solicitor.

JULY 2026 BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

*Governance and Policy Committee on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00PM

*Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement Committee on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:30PM

*Water and Sewer Committee             on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00PM

Finance/Personnel Committee on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7:00PM

Hanover Borough Council on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:00PM

* Committee Meetings will be canceled if there is no business.

Borough of Hanover Vision Statement

“We envision a thriving, welcoming community appealing to individuals, families and businesses where best-practices shape delivery of exceptional municipal services and citizen engagement. By providing efficient, high-quality services, we support a clean and safe environment, inclusive recreation, and a vibrant, drug-free downtown for all.”

About the Borough of Hanover

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.