Christmas parade. Council approved street closures for the Christmas parade on Sunday, Nov. 29, from 4 to 8 p.m. The 100 block of North Fourth Street will be closed with no parking, and Locust Street from North Front to Eighth streets will close from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
New borough wreath, maybe. A brand-new wreath and swags for the holiday display ship Nov. 17. The company won’t promise they’ll arrive before the Thanksgiving tree lighting, but they should be up by Christmas.
Better cameras. Council approved $6,460 to upgrade security cameras at the borough office, plus about $35 more a month in cloud fees. Officials said the current cameras couldn’t clearly show a fire truck in the parking lot; the new ones can read license plates.
Fire company roof. Council agreed to apply for a state Local Share Account grant of about $200,000 to replace the fire station roof, which is more than 30 years old and leaks every spring. “It looks like Swiss cheese,” a fire official said.
Fire tax. Fire officials said a 0.4-mill increase is planned to build savings for future fire trucks and equipment. Hellam Township supports it, and the question now comes to the borough.
Budget on the way. New borough treasurer three days on the job, presented a first draft of the 2027 budget. Council will work on it at a Nov. 16 workshop and plans to adopt it in December.
Racing on Vine Street. A resident said two cars were drag racing on Vine Street last week, and kids on e-bikes weave through traffic. Officials urged residents to call 911 every time, even when it isn’t an emergency, so police have a record.
Police fundraisers. The police department’s car show raised about $2,700, and gun bingo raised $12,000 to $13,000 for the K-9 fund.
Problem property. The borough is still trying to deal with a dilapidated, bank-owned house at 120 Locust St. The solicitor said the York County Land Bank, which buys and fixes up or tears down rundown properties, could be an option if a pending sale falls through.
Street grants. The borough plans to seek federal Community Development Block Grant money for North Fourth Street and North Second Street, from Locust to Walnut. Applications are due in mid-January.
Flag pole dedication. Council approved closing the 200 block of Mulberry Street on Saturday, Nov. 14, from noon to 2 p.m. for an American Legion flag pole dedication at the cemetery and a Stone Church open house.
Community cats. A council member is looking for volunteers to start a trap-neuter-return program for stray cats.
Nuclear plant prep. The borough’s emergency management coordinator is attending safety meetings about the restart at the Crane Clean Energy Center. Part of Hellam Township falls within its 10-mile emergency zone.
