Hanover, PA

Miscellaneous Public Hearings and Town Halls

The Borough of Hanover is holding a Public Safety Town Hall to discuss a proposed ordinance that would require registration and periodic inspection of residential rental units. The agenda includes an overview by the Solicitor and a presentation by the Public Safety Official, followed by public comment and council discussion. The ordinance is in draft form and has not been adopted.

• Proposed Residential Rental Unit Registration and Inspection Ordinance
• Requires annual registration of rental units by January 31
• Mandates inspections every two years starting January 31, 2027
• Requires owners outside 40 miles to designate a local agent
• Public comment period on the ordinance

4b Planning Commission

4c Zoning Hearing Board

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Hanover Borough Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda covering police appointments, water supply agreements, and several contracts, plus a separate vote on a $615,400 contract for a firing range at the public safety building. The meeting also includes public comment periods and announcements about upcoming events.

• Approve $615,400 contract with eci Construction for firing range at 44 Frederick Street
• Approve water supply agreements: $48,000 for Aiello's Rentals (118 Frederick Street) and $250,000 for Homewood at Plum Creek expansion
• Approve $341,832.81 contract with Lobar Associates for community meeting room at 33 Frederick Street (LSA Grant)
• Approve $19,400 change order for E. Hanover Street CDBG sidewalk project
• Approve alcohol use/sales at Moul Field (Chili Cookoff) and Good Field (Music in the Park)

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the July 2026 minutes, fire report, and journal entries. The main personnel actions are accepting Paramedic Walker's resignation from full-time to part-time status and approving advertising for both a full-time and a part-time paramedic position. The commission will also review the treasurer's report and consider a maintenance contract with Hanover Door for all stations.

• Accept Paramedic Walker's resignation, transitioning to part-time effective August 3, 2026
• Approve advertising for a full-time paramedic position
• Approve advertising for a part-time paramedic position
• Approve 2026-2027 preventative maintenance contracts with Hanover Door for all stations
• Review July 2026 treasurer's report provided by Brown Plus

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Hanover Borough Finance and Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several financial and personnel items, including the 2027 budget executive summary, water supply agreements, construction contracts, and special event permits. The agenda includes both final actions and items for discussion, with public comment periods at the start and end of the meeting.

• 2027 Budget Executive Summary by Finance Director Shelton
• Water Supply Agreements: Aiello's Rentals ($48,000) and Homewood at Plum Creek ($250,000)
• Contract with Lobar Associates for 33 Frederick Street community meeting room ($341,832.81)
• Change orders for 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility (PCO #023 $15,000, #024 -$4,850, #026 $5,154)
• Special event permits: Snack Town Fall Fest, Music in the Park, Trick or Treat Trail, Jaycees Halloween Parade

4e Recreation Board

The Hanover, PA 4e Recreation Board has not published an agenda for its August 19, 2026 meeting. The source document explicitly states that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes for details.

5a Civil Service Commission

The Hanover Borough Civil Service Commission met to establish hiring eligibility for the Police Department. The Commission voted to require a 70% passing score on each section and an overall 70% for both the general testing and the Lateral Transfer Act 120/Certified Police Officer Examination. It also closed the certified hiring eligibility lists from the February 2026 testing consortium and the June lateral exam, and recommended candidate Kelly Bartos for consideration by Borough Council as a police officer.

• Set 70% passing score per section and overall for police applicant testing
• Set 70% passing score for Lateral Transfer Act 120/Certified Police Officer Examination
• Closed certified hiring eligibility list from February 2026 testing consortium
• Closed certified hiring eligibility list from June lateral exam
• Recommended Kelly Bartos for consideration as police officer

4c Zoning Hearing Board

4d Library Board of Governors

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors will hold a regular meeting to approve the July 9, 2026 minutes and receive committee, director, branch librarian, fundraising, and other reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of July 9, 2026 minutes
• Committee reports: Nominating, Honors/Aristotle, Public Relations, Library Fiscal Strategy
• Director's report: introduction of new/promoted staff, Volunteer of the Year presentation
• Fundraising report: Evening of the Equinox update
• Public comment periods

3c Public Safety Committee

The Hanover Borough Public Safety Committee will discuss updates on the downtown Route 94/116/194 traffic congestion and pedestrian safety improvements project, and consider an amendment to the rental registration ordinance. The committee will also hear reports from the fire and rescue commission, police department, code enforcement, and public works. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.

• Downtown Route 94/116/194 Traffic Congestion and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project updates
• Rental Registration Ordinance Amendment discussion (possible September Council agenda)
• Police data collection on East Middle Street/Ridge Avenue/Moul Avenue
• Discussion of 911 as primary contact for police services
• Micromobility discussion

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission's Finance/Personnel Committee will review the treasurer's report and profit-and-loss statement, and consider personnel actions including a paramedic's status change and filling open positions. The agenda is routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Resignation of James Walker from full-time to part-time paramedic
• Consideration to fill one full-time paramedic position
• Consideration to fill one part-time paramedic position
• Review of Treasurer's Report and P&L

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission's Building/Apparatus Committee is meeting to discuss routine operational matters, including station maintenance, apparatus updates, and contract renewals. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of status reports and discussion items.

• Hot water heater replacement at Wirt Park Station
• Insulation install updates at Clearview Station
• Tower 79 throttle update
• New Engine 3 update
• Review renewal contracts for Hanover Door

4b Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a waiver for preliminary plan submittal and subdivision plan approval for 302-302 ½ Third St. The body will also discuss sketch plans for 225 Moul Ave and a Rural King Auto Center subdivision. Updates on Zoning Hearing Board decisions for Poplar St and George St will be provided.

• 302-302 ½ Third St: Review of waiver for preliminary plan submittal and subdivision plan approval
• 225 Moul Ave: Discussion of potential single family detached/semi-detached development
• Rural King: Discussion of potential Auto Center subdivision from parent tract
• 370 Poplar St: Update on approved 74’x18’ dust collection storage silo variance
• 751 George St: Update on denied multi family dwelling expansion special exception

4f Shade Tree Commission

The Hanover Borough Shade Tree Commission will hold public hearings for proposed tree removals in public rights-of-way. The commission will also review 11 new permit applications for planting, pruning, or removing trees on various residential streets.

• Public hearings for tree removals at 196 Stock Street, 1017 Keith Street, 301 Stock Street, 1325 East Walnut Street, 506 Carlisle Street, SE Corner Hollywood Circle, 440 Carlisle Street, and 437 Carlisle Street
• Review of tree health on Linden and High Street by Matt Leyes
• Permit application for pruning 2 Oak Trees at 210 Fleming Ave
• Permit application for removal of dying Maple trees at 245 Diller Road
• Permit application for removal of two dying trees at 302 Primrose Lane

1 Hanover Borough Council

Hanover Borough Council will discuss a land development plan for a Wawa at 301 Eisenhower Drive and a signalization upgrade project on Eisenhower Drive. The body is also considering a new purchasing policy and a letter of support for county-wide homelessness coordination.

• Resolution No. 1473 for Preliminary/Final Subdivision & Land Development Plan for Wawa at 301 Eisenhower Drive
• Resolution No. 1474 for a Bid Procurement, Contracts and Purchasing Policy
• Authorization to advertise for the Eisenhower Drive Signalization Upgrade Project
• Resolution No. 1475 to set the salary for Police Lieutenant
• Settlement agreement for J. A. Myers regarding Mustang Pointe

4c Zoning Hearing Board

The Hanover Borough Zoning Hearing Board will consider a continuance of a special exception request for 751 George Street (Section 140-303) and a variance request for 370 Poplar Street (Section 140-304(D)). The board will also approve minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting. A public comment period is scheduled for citizens to address agenda items.

• Continuance of Special Exception Request for 751 George Street (Section 140-303)
• Variance Request for 370 Poplar Street (Section 140-304(D))
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2026
• Public comment session for agenda items

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission will approve items on the consent agenda, including the June 2026 meeting minutes, fire report, and journal entries. The Treasurer will present a report from Brown Plus, and the Finance & Personnel Committee will consider a tuition reimbursement for Advanced EMT Connor Jordan and the resignation of Paramedic Lynch to a part‑time role. The commission will also discuss a motion to change the regular meeting start time from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Approve June 2026 meeting minutes
• Approve June 2026 fire report
• Approve tuition reimbursement for Advanced EMT Connor Jordan
• Accept resignation of Paramedic Lynch to part‑time status
• Discuss motion to change monthly meeting start time to 7:00 p.m.

The Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission approved changing its monthly meeting start time from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., effective with the August 2026 meeting. The commission also approved tuition reimbursement for an EMT, accepted a paramedic's resignation, and approved the consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved changing monthly meeting start time to 7:00 p.m. effective August 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved tuition reimbursement for Advanced EMT Connor Jordan upon successful completion of paramedic program (unanimous)
• Accepted Paramedic Lynch's resignation from full-time to part-time, effective July 10, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for June 2026 (unanimous)

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee will consider approving a preliminary/final subdivision and land development plan for a Wawa Food Market and fueling station at 301 Eisenhower Drive. Other items include police promotions, a bid for the Eisenhower Drive signalization upgrade, and several change orders for the 44 Frederick Street public safety facility, including a $593,775 credit. The committee will also discuss terminating the connection with York Water Company and a new purchasing policy.

• Approve resolution for Wawa Food Market & Fueling Station at 301 Eisenhower Drive
• Approve change order credits totaling $655,208 for 44 Frederick Street public safety facility (PCO #022 $61,433 and PCO #023 $593,775)
• Award Eisenhower Drive Signalization Upgrade Project bid (amount not yet disclosed)
• Police appointments: Sergeant Brady to Lieutenant, Officer Loucks to Sergeant
• Approve notification to DEP to terminate connection with York Water Company

The Finance & Personnel Committee moved several items to the full Council agenda, including a preliminary/final land development plan for a Wawa Food Market at 301 Eisenhower Drive and a purchasing policy resolution. The committee took final action on police promotions, approving Joshua P. Brady as Lieutenant and Louis A. Loucks as Sergeant, and approved terminating a water connection with York Water Company. Multiple change orders for the 44 Frederick Street Public Safety Facility were ratified or approved, including a $593,775 credit for removing a project component.

• Appointed Joshua P. Brady as Police Lieutenant (motion carried)
• Appointed Louis A. Loucks as Police Sergeant (motion carried)
• Moved Wawa Food Market preliminary/final plan at 301 Eisenhower Drive to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Approved notification to DEP to terminate York Water Company connection (motion carried)
• Ratified PCO #019 ($9,639), #020 ($9,308), #021 ($6,004) for 44 Frederick Street (motion carried)
• Approved PCO #022 credit of $61,433 for 44 Frederick Street (motion carried)
• Approved PCO #023 credit of $593,775 for 44 Frederick Street (motion carried)
• Authorized advertising for Indoor Firing Range Equipment Installation at 44 Frederick Street (motion carried)

4e Recreation Board

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

The Finance/Personnel Committee will review financial reports and personnel changes. The meeting includes a review of the Treasurer's report and profit and loss statements.

• Tuition reimbursement request
• Full-time resignation of Paramedic Lynch

The Finance/Personnel Committee approved the June 8 minutes and reviewed financial reports showing revenue above budget but expenses over budget. Two items—a tuition reimbursement request for AEMT Connor Jordon and the resignation of Paramedic Lynch—were moved to the full Commission agenda for action. No final decisions were made on these items at this committee meeting.

• Approved minutes from June 8, 2026, as submitted
• Moved tuition reimbursement request for AEMT Connor Jordon to Commission agenda
• Moved Paramedic Lynch's resignation to Commission agenda

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

This meeting of the Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission's Building/Apparatus Committee will hear updates on station conditions, apparatus repairs, and preparations for the 2027 capital budget. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Massive cleaning completed at Clover Lane Station
• Temporary AC repairs at Clearview Station, permanent repair quotes pending
• Engine 3 at H&H for communication errors
• Parts ordered for Truck 79
• Ambulance refurbishment and new Engine 3 updates

The Building/Apparatus Committee approved the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of status reports on station maintenance, apparatus repairs, and budget preparation. The committee discussed displaying the refurbished ambulance at National Night Out and streamlining parts ordering through Hanover Borough Public Works.

• Approved June 8, 2026 Building/Apparatus Committee minutes (unanimous)

4d Library Board of Governors

The Guthrie Memorial Library Board of Governors will meet to approve minutes, discuss building repairs and reopening, and review committee and director reports.

• Approval of June 11, 2026 minutes
• Update on building repairs and reopening
• Committee reports: Nominating, Honors, Public Relations, Fiscal Strategy
• Director’s and Branch Librarian’s reports
• Fundraising, Investment, and Friends of the Library reports

3d Water & Sewer Committee

4a Stormwater Authority

The Hanover Borough Stormwater Authority will discuss a request from the Hanover Public School District involving a court case, engage with the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center on a One Water Approach, receive an update on Earthcare Solutions' gasification project (solid waste and air quality permits), and prioritize capital projects including XPSWMM modeling of flood hotspots.

• Request of Hanover Public School District re: Borough of West Chester v. Pa. State Sys. Higher Education
• One Water Approach engagement with University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center
• Earthcare Solutions gasification project update – solid waste permit in administrative review, air quality permit in preparation
• Draft scope of work for focused XPSWMM modeling of flooding hotspots

3b Public Works, Facilities and Enhancement Committee (Formerly Enhancement Committee)

3a Governance and Policy Committee

4b Planning Commission

The Hanover Borough Planning Commission will discuss the Comprehensive Plan update process and timeline with a consultant. They will also review and potentially act on two major land development proposals: a revised final plan for a Wawa at 301 Eisenhower Drive and a final plan for a Fairfield Inn at 319 Wilson Avenue. Additionally, a dimensional variance request for a dust collection storage silo at 370 Poplar Street will be considered.

• 301 Eisenhower Dr – Wawa: review of revised final subdivision/land development plan with waiver for preliminary plan submittal; deadline for Borough Council action is August 4, 2026.
• 319 Wilson Ave – Fairfield Inn: review of final subdivision/land development plan with waiver for preliminary plan submittal; deadline for Borough Council action is September 26, 2026.
• 370 Poplar St: dimensional variance request for a 74'x18' dust collection storage silo addition.
• Comprehensive Plan: consultant discussion on process, timeline, and meetings.
• 751 George St: zoning hearing board update – hearing continuation at July 20, 2026 meeting.

The Hanover Borough Planning Commission recommended conditional approval of the Wawa development at 301 Eisenhower Dr, including a landscaping waiver and conditions to retime and re-evaluate the traffic signal at Eisenhower Dr and Wilson Ave. The commission also tabled the Fairfield Inn hotel plan at 319 Wilson Ave until August 5, 2026, and directed staff to submit a letter of support for a dimensional variance at 370 Poplar St. The Comprehensive Plan update was discussed with next steps to be determined.

• Approved waiver to reduce parking lot landscaping from 5% to 3.9% for Wawa (motion carried)
• Recommended conditional approval of Wawa plans with traffic signal retiming and re-evaluation conditions (motion carried)
• Tabled Fairfield Inn hotel plan at 319 Wilson Ave until August 5, 2026 (motion carried)
• Directed staff to submit letter of support for dimensional variance at 370 Poplar St (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2026 meeting (motion carried)

1 Hanover Borough Council

The Hanover Borough Council will consider appointing two police officers, issuing a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month, and voting on a consent agenda that includes a $242,711.80 contract for sidewalk replacement on E. Hanover Street. Other notable items include approval of a subdivision plan for 404-408 S. High Street, an AFSCME side letter for overtime equalization, and a resolution setting tax certification fees.

• Appointment of police officers Nicholas Michael Carroll and Christopher Robert Rockel by Mayor Hormel
• Award of $242,711.80 CDBG-funded bid to Doug Lamb Construction for E. Hanover Street curb and sidewalk replacement
• Resolution No. 1471 approving preliminary/final subdivision plan for 404-408 S. High Street
• Approval of AFSCME Blue Side Letter Agreement for Public Works overtime equalization
• Resolution No. 1472 setting tax certification fees and duplicate bill fees

Council approved a contract for curb and sidewalk replacement on E. Hanover Street and appointed two new police officers. The body also approved a consent agenda covering sewer credits, water agreements, and salary resolutions. Dashiell Sears was appointed to the Recreation Board.

• Awarded 2026 E. Hanover Street Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Project to Doug Lamb Construction, Inc. for $242,711.80
• Appointed Nicolas Michael Carroll and Christopher Robert Rockel as Police Officers
• Appointed Dashiell Sears to the Recreation Board (6-3)
• Approved sewer credit requests for 775 Broadway ($456.56) and 343 North Franklin Street ($395.80)
• Approved Water Supply Capacity Agreement for Wellspring Wesleyan Church
• Approved AFSCME Blue Side Letter Agreement for Public Works Overtime Equalization
• Approved Resolution No. 1470 to add Police Administrative Operations Manager to salary resolution
• Approved Resolution No. 1471 for 404-408 S. High Street subdivision plan

5b Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Hanover Area Fire and Rescue Commission. The agenda includes approval of consent items (May minutes, fire report, journal entries), a treasurer's report, committee updates, and reports from the fire chief, EMA, and volunteer fire and rescue. No new business or substantial decisions are listed.

• Consent agenda: approve May 2026 meeting minutes, fire report, and journal entries
• Treasurer's report from Brown Plus on financial statements
• Fire/EMS chief's report includes commendations and years-of-service recognitions
• Committee reports from Finance & Personnel and Facilities & Apparatus

The Commission unanimously approved the May 2026 consent agenda. Chief Clousher reported that both Commission and EMS revenues and expenses are currently over budget. The Commission also recognized staff for years of service and presented bravery and clinical save awards.

• Approved May 2026 Consent Agenda (unanimous)

2 Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will vote on a settlement agreement for 206 York Street and consider a salary resolution to add a Police Administrative Operations Manager. Other decisions include approving a subdivision plan at 404-408 S. High Street, ratifying a change order for 44 Frederick Street ($2,261), and adopting a resolution for tax certification fees. The committee will also discuss the 2026 E. Hanover Street Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Project bid opening.

• Final action on settlement agreement for 206 York Street
• Approve preliminary/final subdivision plan for 404-408 S. High Street
• Amend salary resolution to add Police Administrative Operations Manager
• Ratify change order PCO #018 for 44 Frederick Street ($2,261)
• Approve sewer credit requests: 775 Broadway ($456.56) and 343 N. Franklin Street ($395.80)

The Finance & Personnel Committee moved several consent‑agenda items to the full Council agenda, and the Council approved a resolution setting tax certification and duplicate bill fees. The Committee also ratified a $2,261 change order for 44 Frederick Street, approved a subdivision plan for 404‑408 S. High Street, and moved fire department civil‑service rule changes to the Council agenda. All motions were carried.

• Moved Consent Agenda items 5.01, 5.03, 5.04 and 5.06 to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Moved Consent Agenda items 5.02, 5.05 and 5.07 to Council agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution for Tax Certification Fees and Duplicate Bill Fees (motion carried)
• Ratified Change Order PCO #018 for $2,261 at 44 Frederick Street (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution for Preliminary/Final Subdivision Plan for 404‑408 S. High Street (motion carried)
• Moved approval of changes to Fire Department Civil Service Rules to Council agenda (motion carried)

4e Recreation Board

The Hanover Borough Recreation Board will consider recommending a candidate to fill a board vacancy. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, public comment periods, and departmental updates from Recreation, Market House, and Library. No other substantive decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Recommendation of candidates submitted for a Board vacancy

4c Zoning Hearing Board