Summary of Meeting of Borough of Hanover Council Held on April 22, 2026

The following are the highlights of the Borough Council’s meeting held on April 22, 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:

SEWER CREDIT: Approval was granted for a sewer credit for 223 Ruth Avenue, Randy Homan, in the amount of $80.28.

POLICE SUSPENSION: Approval was granted for a police suspension by recommendation of the Police Chief.

NON-UNION SALARIES: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1464 to amend salaries for the following positions: Public Works Supervisor, Operations Manager, and Fleet Supervisor.

EASEMENT AGREEMENTS: Approval was granted for a Water Pipeline Easement Agreement for installation of a fire hydrant at 610 Black Rock Road and for an Easement Agreement for a proposed water main crossing of York County Rail Trail at Gitts Run Road.

SEWER RENT FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE ORDINANCE: Authorization was granted to advertise an Ordinance for Additional Sewer Rent for Industrial Waste.

TIME EXTENSION FOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Approval was granted to accept a 90-day extension for the proposed Wawa Fueling Station & Food Market Land Development Plan at 301 Eisenhower Drive.

MISCELLANEOUS FEE RESOLUTION: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1465 for updates to the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule.

EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDER COST REIMBURSEMENT ORDINANCE: Approval was granted for Ordinance No. 2387 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER, YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 203 ENTITLED ‘EMERGENCY SERVICES COST REIMBURSEMENT’, AUTHORIZING THE HANOVER AREA FIRE AND RESCUE COMMISSION TO SEEK RECOVERY AND REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS AND MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED AND SERVICES RENDERED IN PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES”.

MAY 2026 BOROUGH COUNCIL & COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

+Town Hall Meeting                                                               Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00PM

*Governance & Policy Committee                                         Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00PM

*Public Works, Facilities & Enhancement Committee           Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30PM

*Water & Sewer Committee                                                   Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00PM

Finance/Personnel Committee                                                Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00PM

Hanover Borough Council                                                      Wednesday, May 27, 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.