When: Manheim Township Commissioners virtual meeting, March 29.
What happened: The board held a special meeting to discuss a disorderly practices ordinance and the regulation of consumer fireworks, which would not impact display fireworks such as those at Longâs Park. Board President Tom OâBrien and Commissioner Donna DiMeo were absent.
Why itâs important: Commissioner Barry Kauffman asked the board to look into Manheim Townshipâs fireworks regulations after the state increased the power and number of consumer fireworks allowed. The new law would address noise, among other complaints the township has received. He said he experienced the problem in his own backyard, which is near a park where people set off fireworks.
When: Manheim Township school board virtual meeting, March 11.
What happened: Lisa Douglas, Manheim Township director of planning and zoning, and Marc Munafo, president of Baltimore-based CAM Construction, explained the approval process for placing the former Stehli Silk Mill, a deteriorated property at 701 Martha Ave, in a Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance program. The board made no decision during its workshop meeting.
Background: The Manheim Township Commissioners approved LERTA for revitalizing the property last month, but it also needs approval from Manheim Township School District and Lancaster County. The developer plans to spend about $35 million to convert the buildings to 165 apartments, a brewpub and one or two small office spaces.