The Jonestown Borough recently held a planning workshop on February 27th to discuss various topics such as upcoming events, important ordinances, and community assistance. The workshop was well-attended and resulted in a fruitful discussion among the council and community members. One of the main topics that were discussed was the Memorial Day Parade, which is considered one of the most popular events in Jonestown.
During the workshop, Nate and Michelle Carpenter approached the council to discuss their plans for the Memorial Day Parade. The council received their proposal with enthusiasm and approval. The parade is scheduled for Monday, May 29th, and will begin at 9:00 am, forming in King’s Plantation. Nate is still looking for community members who wish to participate in the parade, and he is calling out for help. Anyone interested in participating or helping with the event is urged to reach out to Nate as soon as possible.
Another upcoming event that was brought to the council’s attention by Mike Carmel is the Easter Egg Hunt at the Jonestown Legion. Carmel hopes to see a better turnout this year and is inviting all Northern Lebanon community members to come out and participate in the event. The Easter Egg Hunt will take place on April 8th and will finish by noon.
The council also discussed a possible tree trimming ordinance for the borough. Rather than fining individuals for not taking care of hanging trees, the borough proposed sending a warning to the individual. If the tree is not taken care of, the borough will arrange for the tree trimming to occur and then bill the individual. The final details still need to be hashed out before approval.
In an effort to protect the roads that have been nearly caved, such as Rose Lane, West Swatara Drive, and North Broad Street, the council made a motion to approve seal coating at a cost not to exceed $16.613 from the infrastructure fund. Additionally, the borough approved sealing the cracks throughout the town for a cost not to exceed $6,000.
Tracey Charest, the Parks & Rec director, is seeking additional legal ways to raise funds for the department. Charest is also looking for active community members who wish to participate on the board to help organize, manage, and help with events happening.
The borough is also looking to adopt an official park name at 49 W Market St. They are considering running a contest and are looking to get the community involved in this decision. Lastly, the council is seeking community members who wish to apply for the following positions: Zoning Hearing Board 2nd Alternative, Vacancy Board 2nd Alternative, and Planning Commissioner, with terms expiring in 2023.
Overall, the workshop was productive, and the council is grateful for the community’s participation and assistance. The events discussed will help bring the community together, and the ordinances will help ensure the safety of the residents. The council looks forward to seeing community members participate in the upcoming events and encourages anyone interested in helping to reach out to the appropriate individuals.
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