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\"We the location where we are located, that's North Of Lebanon,\" Mahinda said, noting a Central PA Food Bank/Feeding America hunger-mapping index that identified North Lebanon as having the highest food insecurity in Lebanon County. He said the Salvation Army started a client-choice pantry in September, now open Tuesdays and Thursdays, and that the pantry serves roughly 200'50 families monthly and is approaching about 300 this month.

Mahinda described several programs: a free noon meal program Wednesdays with no questions asked; a senior box program delivered via DoorDash through the Central PA Food Bank; an Emergency Disaster Services canteen run by volunteers; and plans for a community gardening project with 10 raised beds beginning in June. He said volunteers run most operations and the local center has one paid staff member and one maintenance worker, supplemented by roughly six consistent volunteers and additional advisory-board support.

On youth programming, Mahinda said the Salvation Army will run a six-week summer day camp for 50 children, five days a week from about 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering breakfast, snack and lunch. The program carries a $25 registration fee for the six-week period and offers scholarships for families who cannot afford that fee.

On rent and utility assistance, Mahinda said the Salvation Army historically offers those programs but that the local center needs a social worker to qualify for many federal or endowment funds. \"One of the big requirements is a social worker, and it's expensive to have a social worker,\" he said, describing the challenge of sustaining a social-worker position while funding direct assistance.

Council members praised the work and asked about staffing and volunteers; one council member said Mahinda was ready to open a shelter during winter emergencies after an outreach call. The mayor and councilmembers discussed scheduling a site visit to the Salvation Army facility.

Mahinda closed by inviting council members to tour the facilities and pointing to a recently updated flyer with program details. No formal council action was taken on the presentation in the supplied transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lebanon PA Pre-Council Meeting-May 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Lieutenant Richard Mahinda of the Salvation Army briefed the Lebanon City Council on May 27 about local programs addressing food insecurity, emergency aid and youth services in northern Lebanon.","taxTitle","Lebanon City, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania","taxId",4591,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228543,"Lebanon City council reviews PennDOT amendment increasing North Lincoln Avenue bridge cost; city share rises $9,000",195,240000,435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3471813-8becd4dfe7133aa3f95c9d181348e31b&start=240&end=435","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3471813-8becd4dfe7133aa3f95c9d181348e31b/thumbnail_240000.jpg","/articles/6228543/Lebanon-City/Lebanon-County/Pennsylvania/Lebanon-City-council-reviews-PennDOT-amendment-increasing-North-Lincoln-Avenue-bridge-cost-city-share-rises-9000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228543-034efc88bdb74ffecd0d2ab9ec3d6cee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146275&Signature=GXWdYkpmiHFyDN6G~qG4-qDyxcoLuPWRcIDaeOMHeFa5djdMCL8FmTYuqjyiX2euPwvqLWduM6EBiKNO5u7oLuVXDGnirue0FObdaVx9yePa0zz0E4~FInnnSY9vlbovx8mmmSLXxiWXYfGO4jIwkfyYu48OEv0PUGY2D-zQzrSbClRIDxKqpS5yJ7GuxiLOyoTu3p-Nws-KUr58hwbDCwtiuIRzgZ1FyDhC~VNigpLDPoWpb0oNYwmE0UGHcSIFsXnotFk9io93XHe9j2VqteIZ-6zvUielfUSoUR5Q1A8tA17FojeV7leVAmfC-MTDWqqPTgUi1H92kpvFS7tsjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lebanon City Mayor Sherry Alcopello told the council on May 27 that a proposed amendment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation would raise the North Lincoln Avenue Bridge over Quittapahilla Creek project cost and slightly increase the city's share.

\"This amendment is to add funding to the right away and utility phases representing an increase of $180,000 for a total project cost of $2,599,500,\" Mayor Sherry Alcopello said. \"The city's financial responsibility is 5% of the total cost, and this increase represents an additional $9,000 to the city for a total of $129,975 which I do have that money set aside.\"

The change was presented as a resolution authorizing the mayor to be designated and directed to sign a letter of amendment with PennDOT. Council members asked clarifying questions about the city's share and timing; the mayor said the project is expected to begin next year and that the city has already committed to participating in the partnership.

Councilmember Joe offered to take the resolution during the meeting, saying, \"I'll take it.\" The transcript provided does not include a recorded second or vote on the resolution.

Council discussion also touched on project sequencing and what residents will see in the field: Alcopello said paving on Lincoln Avenue stopped about 50 feet from the bridge so the bridge reconstruction will match the newly resurfaced approaches. She could not, from memory, confirm whether the bridge elevation would change, saying she would review the designs and follow up.

The administration said PennDOT told the city it could use the previously approved resolution but the mayor recommended placing the amendment on the record in the minutes to note the increased cost.

No ordinance number or formal vote tally appears in the transcript excerpt provided; council members confirmed the 5% city share and the additional $9,000 but did not announce a final recorded vote in the portion of the meeting supplied.

Council members and staff said funding for the city's share is available in the budget for the project; the mayor noted the city had already committed to participating in the PennDOT partnership and that the amendment primarily documents the increased cost.

The council scheduled no further action in the portion of the transcript provided; the mayor said she would supply design details if requested and that work is expected next year.","Lebanon City Mayor Sherry Alcopello told the council on May 27 that a proposed amendment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation would raise the North Lincoln Avenue Bridge over Quittapahilla Creek project cost and slightly increase the city's share.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228534,"Mayor notifies council of reappointments to Lebanon Housing Board of Appeals",49,122000,171000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3471813-8becd4dfe7133aa3f95c9d181348e31b&start=122&end=171","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3471813-8becd4dfe7133aa3f95c9d181348e31b/thumbnail_122000.jpg","/articles/6228534/Lebanon-City/Lebanon-County/Pennsylvania/Mayor-notifies-council-of-reappointments-to-Lebanon-Housing-Board-of-Appeals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228534-57d5755ddbcc5285f94bbc5fce7f985d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146275&Signature=OV~mkgy-ps41KfGnuvxcsTp-EsCdAtJJp~jDXvLyQSa97lAaBHLrdINhvbg-WPIFYJyb28WTWOrzjRH3Ly-TnQyK1QWj9-LfKzQxdm~EIEU7vTf4nW4rL8ZJIAW7KPSIZnRScWPQM~AyrCT7UMD-pZ-gbM3bB9C1mbhr72r0lhzgddoKalQKCzm1EssrMQOc5Bu3CcsZN75TZbcrGCLMhtVB1QqzH9isEuf1dUnbThWVl6bWSl86SM1pNyNcUv6OJ-GDJXupgo9t9K2W-j6QEhHiuIgfNTUu-8i0DHSWBSRD81mQY5EAv85B3QZpufr~V822Q6qz9sSOE5NulrwdEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Sherry Alcopello told the Lebanon City Council on May 27 that three members were reappointed to the city's Housing Board of Appeals for five-year terms beginning May 1, 2025.

\"This board serves as an appeal mechanism for persons affected by property maintenance code,\" Alcopello said, explaining that appeals claim that the code's intent or legally adopted rules were incorrectly interpreted, that certain provisions do not apply, or that requirements are satisfied by other means.

Alcopello said Harriet Farrin has served since February 2007, Brad Longenecker since February 2001 and James Snell since February 2002. Fire Chief AJ Switzer was reappointed as an ex officio member. Council members asked how often the board meets; the mayor said hearings occur when someone files an appeal and noted there have been one or two hearings during her tenure.

No vote or objection is recorded in the provided transcript for these reappointments; the mayor presented the reappointments as a communication to council for the record.","Mayor Sherry Alcopello informed council that Harriet Farrin, Brad Longenecker and James Snell were reappointed to the Housing Board of Appeals for five-year terms effective May 1, 2025; Fire Chief AJ Switzer was reappointed as an ex officio member. The board serves as the appeal mechanism for the property maintenance code.","actionData","errors"]

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Salvation Army lieutenant outlines food, shelter and youth services for North Lebanon; day camp, client-choice pantry expanding

Lebanon City council reviews PennDOT amendment increasing North Lincoln Avenue bridge cost; city share rises $9,000

Mayor notifies council of reappointments to Lebanon Housing Board of Appeals