Community Media of South Central PA

Gettysburg Borough Council Work Session – 8/26/2024

Borough of Gettysburg Council Work Session Meeting Agenda Monday, August 26, 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 An executive session of the Borough Council of the Borough of Gettysburg was conducted immediately following the adjournment of the August 12, 2024 monthly …

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Annual World War II Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site 2024

GETTYSBURG, PA – Join Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) staff for our annual World War II Weekend from September 20 to 22. This year’s event theme is 1944, remembering the millions of Americans and Allies in arms who joined together with General Dwight D. Eisenhower in a “great crusade” to fight for freedom over fascism 80 years ago. Park rangers, …

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Licensed Battlefield Guide Tier 1-Written Exam Registration Dates Announced

GETTYSBURG, PA – Gettysburg National Military Park is pleased to announce the registration dates for the Tier-1 Written Exam. The written exam is the first step in a multi-tiered licensing process to become a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg National Military Park. Registration will take place via www.pay.gov beginning on Monday, August 19, 2024, and closing at 11:59pm EST Saturday, …

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Carroll Valley Borough Council Meeting – 8/13/2024

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Gettysburg National Military Park Seeks Public Assistance For Missing Artifacts

GETTYSBURG, PA – Gettysburg National Military Park (NMP) staff are seeking public assistance regarding artifacts that went missing between December of 2023 and January of 2024. The artifacts were taken from a historical site near Brooke Avenue, commonly referred to the Timbers farm, on the southern end of the battlefield. Law enforcement rangers are conducting an active investigation and are …

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Gettysburg Storm Water Authority Meeting – 8/12/2024

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 the …

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Franklin County America 250 PA Launches Website for United States Semiquincentennial

America is poised to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, and Franklin County PA is getting ready for the big celebration by launching a website dedicated to celebrating Franklin County, PA: www.America250PAFranklinCounty.com. The site remembers the chapters of American history that played out across Franklin County PA, highlights celebratory events, and invites the public to get involved. Pennsylvania’s …

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Delegates from Sekigahara Battlefield Visit Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg, Pa. — On July 18 and 19, 2024, Gettysburg National Military Park and Gettysburg Foundation staff received a delegation from our Sister Park, the Sekigahara Battlefield, Sekigahara, Japan. Representatives from the Gifu Prefecture government, Sekigahara Battlefield and Japanese tourism associates were in attendance. Since the 2016 World Battlefields Summit Joint Declaration, this most recent visit continued the Sister Park …

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Gettysburg National Military Park Announces Upcoming Road Paving Project

GETTYSBURG, PA – Beginning Monday July 29, park roads on the eastern portion of the battlefield in the Culp’s Hill and Spangler’s Spring areas, Coster Avenue, and Benner Hill will be repaved. This three-month project will address road surfaces that are at the end of their lifespan. This project requires road closures that will temporarily interrupt the ability to visit …

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Gettysburg Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) – 7/17/2024

https://www.gettysburgpa.gov/historic-architectural-review-board-harb/events/116896

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Hanover Borough Finance & Personnel / Council Workshop – 7/17/2024

HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE JULY 17, 2024- 7:00PM 44 FREDERICK ST. HANOVER AND VIA ZOOM FOR PUBLIC ACCESS 1. Public Comment 2. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any 3. Presentations 4. Consent Agenda a. Minutes: Approval of Minutes of June 19, 2024 b. Finance Reports: i. Approve Bills for Payment ii. Accept Monthly Financial Statement iii. Accept …

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Homesteading Event 2024

Gettysburg – The Adams County Farmers Market and Gettysburg Green Gathering have once again partnered to host their Homesteading & Green Living Expo on July 13, 2024, at the Gettysburg Rec Park. Gettysburg Green Gathering (GGG), in partnership with Adams County Farmers Market (ACFM) and the Gettysburg Rec Park, will be hosting their Homesteading & Green Living Expo on Saturday, …

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20th Annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival Tickets Now Available!

Gettysburg, Pa. – Tickets are now available for the 20th Annual Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival at Granite Hill Camping Resort, located at 3340 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg on September 7 and 8. Wine enthusiast and music lovers are invited to enjoy the perfect fall weekend in historic Gettysburg while sampling and purchasing from 27 Pennsylvanian wineries and distilleries, shopping unique …

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A Gettysburg Fourth – Firework Show 2024

Can’t make it out to see the fireworks? Come watch the Gettysburg Firework show from the comfort of your own home!

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Hanover to Host 4th Annual Snack Town Street Fair in Partnership with Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce and Utz Brands

Shoppers at the snack town street fair

-Hanover, PA – July 13, 2024- – The 4th Annual Snack Town Street Fair, proudly presented in partnership with the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce and Utz Brands, is set to take place on July 13, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The event is expected to attract approximately 12,000 visitors to downtown Hanover, showcasing an impressive array of …

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Gettysburg launches Black History Trail

Community effort highlights often ‘overlooked history’ Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – June 26, 2024 The diverse people, places and stories that make up the tapestry of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania are celebrated within the new Gettysburg Black History Trail that launched June 26. Eleven locations on the self-guided trail paint a picture of Gettysburg’s Black heritage. From museums and historic downtown sites to the …

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Hanover Borough Council – 6/26/2024

AGENDA (AMENDED) FOR THE MEETING OF HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 AT 7:00 PM I. PRELIMINARY MATTERS & OFFICERS’ REPORTS 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Moment of Silence 3. Roll Call 4. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any 5. Agenda Change a. Consideration of a motion amending the June 26, 2024 Council agenda to include a motion for …

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Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting Held to Celebrate the Reopening of Little Round Top

Ribbon Cutting Little Round Top

Gettysburg PA—Gettysburg National Military Park today celebrated the reopening of Little Round Top with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The Little Round Top area of the Gettysburg battlefield, which saw extensive fighting on the afternoon of July 2, 1863, had been closed to the public for almost two years for extensive rehabilitation efforts to improve parking areas, accessibility and safety, and …

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Hanover Borough Council Finance & Personnel Committee & Council Workshop Meeting – 6/19/2024

HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL WORKSHOP/ FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE JUNE 19, 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. Presentations a. Library Board of Governors i. Plan moving forward ii. Memorandum of understanding 4. Consent Agenda a. Minutes: Approval of Minutes of May 15, 2024 b. …

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Naturalization Ceremony at Eisenhower NHS – 6/6/2024

Join National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services staff to welcome new citizens at General and Mrs. Eisenhower’s Gettysburg home. This ceremony will feature keynote remarks from retired Air Force 3-star general Christopher Burne, whose father participated in the Normandy campaign as a member of the Mighty 8th Air Force. The Gettysburg Choral Society and Junior ROTC …

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Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony 2024

One Hundred Fifty-Seventh Gettysburg Memorial Day Observance – Monday, May 27, 2024 AT THE ROSTRUM IN The National Cemetery 3:00 P.M. Keynote Speaker MAJOR GENERAL DAVID C. HILL Major General David C. Hill serves as the 53rd Commandant of the U.S. Army War College. His operational assignments include Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Operation Joint Endeavor, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Major …

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Hanover Memorial Day Parade 2024

The Annual Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the Allied Veterans Council of Hanover held on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 8:30 AM. Alternative link https://www.facebook.com/events/463550666250538/

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Friends of Michaux State Forest Wins 2024 Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Award

(Camp Hill, PA) – The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) held its 15 th Annual Awards Banquet and celebrated 13 award recipients for their outstanding stewardship of Pennsylvania’s state park and state forest system. The event was held at Little Buffalo State Park in Newport, PA on May 14, 2024. The winner of the 2024 Improvement Award (Group), sponsored …

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Adams County Glass Recycling

With the support of the Adams County Community Foundation’s “Adams County Fund for the Environment” grant the County of Adams partnered with Adams Rescue Mission (ARM), Gettysburg Green Gathering , Adams County Farmers Market , Straban Township and others to create a glass recycling program for the county. The Adams County Glass Recycling Collection Site is located at 230 Greenamyer …

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Hanover Borough Council Meeting – 3/27/2024

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024 AT 7:00 PM 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. Presentations a. Hanover Trolley Trail Downtown Connector Feasibility Study – York County Economic Alliance (YCEA) Brandon Salyards …

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McSherrystown Borough Council Meeting – 3/27/2024

McSherrystown Borough Council General Meeting Agenda Wednesday March 27th at 7pm Borough Council: Mayor & Staff: Robert Niedererr Catherine Hagerman (Mayor) Joseph VonSas Luke Gibson (Solicitor) Timothy Klunk Jessica Freiert (Secretary) Kim Wagner Keith Lewter Thomas Snyder Stephen Pascoe 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Invocation 4. Attendance Roll Call 5. Approval of March 13th Meeting Minutes …

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Hanover Borough Finance & Personnel / Council Workshop – 3/20/2023

Hanover Borough Council Workshop/Finance and Personnel Committee March 20th, 2024 – 7:00pm 44 Frederick St Hanover and VIA Zoom for Public access. 1. Public Comment 2. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any 3. Presentation a. PFM: Bond Debt Ordinance b. York County Planning Commission: Eisenhower Drive & Broadway Chris Caba, Senior Transportation Planner c. Lepson Research Group: Rental Registration Survey …

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Carroll Valley Borough Council Meeting – 3/12/2024

BOROUGH COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024 – 7:00 P.M. Richard Mathews, Council President, presiding Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call REGULAR MEETING 1. Approval of Minutes: February 13, 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 …

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Hanover Borough Council Meeting – 2/28/2024

AGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF HANOVER BOROUGH COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024 AT 7:00 PM I. PRELIMINARY MA TIERS & OFFICERS’ REPORTS 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Moment of Silence 3. Roll Call 4. Acknowledgement of Executive Session, if any 5 Presentation – Police Department Accreditation ► Jim Adams, Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association (PCPA) Accreditation Program Coordinator 6. Public …

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McSherrystown Borough Council Meeting – 1/24/2024

McSherrystown Borough Council General Meeting Agenda Wednesday January 24, 2024 at 7pm Borough Council: Mayor & Staff: Robert Niedererr Catherine Hagerman (Mayor) Joseph VonSas Luke Gibson (Solicitor) Timothy Klunk Jessica Freiert (Secretary) Donna Spangler Keith Lewter Thomas Snyder Stephen Pascoe 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Invocation 4. Attendance Roll Call 5. Approval of January 10th, 2024 …

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