Borough of Hanover Announces Grand Opening of New Public Administration Facility

The Borough of Hanover is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new Public Administration Facility located at 33 Frederick Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM, featuring local representatives, financial sponsors, and community supporters. Following the ceremony, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the new facility. The Borough Council will convene for its first meeting in the new Council Chambers at 7:00 PM. Special guests will include York County President Commissioner Julie Wheeler, York County Commissioner Doug Hoke, PA State Representative Kate Klunk, staff from PA State Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill's office, members of the Hanover Borough Council, Hanover Mayor SueAnn Whitman, Borough Manager Margie Lewis, and leadership staff.

The Public Administration Facility is the first phase of a two-part redevelopment project, generously funded by a $5.5 million Pennsylvania State Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant and $5.5 million in capital building reserves. The property, formerly occupied by TrueNorth Wellness Services, was acquired in the fall of 2023 and has undergone extensive renovations to modernize and enhance the space for efficient and accessible public service. The upgraded facility includes administrative offices for finance, code enforcement, planning and engineering, and parks and recreation, along with a commercial-grade community kitchen and community event, training, and recreational spaces. The Council Chambers, designed to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines, is equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment to enhance public participation.

Several partners have contributed to the success of this project. UTZ Brands, Inc. sponsored the Administrative Area, which features a welcoming vestibule entrance, secure clerk stations, and finance and administrative offices. CommunityAid supported the development of the Community Kitchen, and Brightspeed donated two digital kiosks to display information about upcoming events, announcements, and Borough meeting agendas. Additionally, a mural designed by Moriah Tyler, Director of Main Street Hanover, adorns the entrance foyer.

 The next phase of the redevelopment project will involve the renovation of 44 Frederick Street to create a new Public Safety Facility, which is scheduled to commence this summer, with expected completion in third quarter 2026.

In preparation for the opening, the current administrative facility at 44 Frederick Street will be closed on April 10, 11, and 14 to facilitate the move of staff and equipment to the new location. Business operations will resume at the new facility starting April 15. During this time, payments can be made at the deposit box located outside the front of the new facility. Parking will continue to be available at 44 Frederick Street until the remodeling of that property begins later this year, with street parking remaining accessible.

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.