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Friday, November 13, 2026

Hanover

39°F (4°C)

Chance rain showers · H 44° L 32°

Population

16,5842024

Higher than communities in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Environmental Health

Residents urge borough to monitor Earthcare gasification plans over air quality and biochar disposal worries

A Conewago Township resident told the council she is concerned about Earthcare's proposed sewage-sludge gasification facility near neighborhoods and cited past air-quality issues, OSHA inspections, and uncertainty about biochar markets and disposal.

Hanover Borough — Oct 29, 2026

Resident asks borough to address sightline and parking hazards on Poplar Street

Oct 29, 2026

HEDC presents Hanover Theatre update; $150,000 grant reported and $9.5M estimate shared

Oct 29, 2026

Council votes 8–1 to advertise residential rental registration and inspection ordinance amid privacy and cost concerns

Oct 29, 2026

Council awards Eisenhower Drive signalization upgrade bid

Oct 29, 2026

Budget Transparency

Resident Robert Holt urges transparency, challenges budget process and asks council to pull settlement from consent agenda

Oct 29, 2026

Community Services

Community Progress Council opens Hanover hub; will offer Head Start, WIC, coaching and navigation services

Oct 22, 2026

Budget

Hanover officials pitch 0.5‑mill tax increase as cuts shrink shortfall; residents push back

Oct 22, 2026

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What stands out in Hanover

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Hanover with communities in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2023, Hanover was more favorable than communities of similar population size on violent crimes cleared.

95th percentile · 2023 · FBI, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Oct 29Hanover Borough Council Meeting 10/28/2026Advertisement passed by roll call 8–1; ordinance will be considered in November.Oct 22Hanover Borough Finance & Personnel Committee 10/21/2026Advertisement approved by committee Oct 21York County PA Commissioners Meeting 10/21/2026Consent agenda and board business carried; staff to proceed with administrative follow‑up.Oct 15York County PA -Commissioners Meeting 10/14/2026Consent agenda items 1–47 approved by voice vote.

More coverage

Council votes to advertise rental-registration and inspection ordinance; changes must be made before advertisement

Oct 22, 2026

Council approves Eisenhower Extension reimbursement resolutions and planning actions for local development projects

Oct 22, 2026

Council approves consent agenda (8–2) and ratifies multiple construction change orders

Oct 22, 2026

Council approves fire commission budget and swears in new firefighter

Oct 22, 2026