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When: New Holland Borough Council meeting, June 1.
What happened: Life in New Holland is getting back to normal in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as Borough Council heard about plans to reopen the outdoor pool for the season, approved shutting down the streets for the fair and parade, and announced the opening of the public library to full capacity.
Pool: John Styer, property committee chair, reported the New Holland Community Pool opened Saturday, June 5. While some pools are experiencing life guard shortages, Styer said it wasnât a problem for the New Holland pool. Nor was there difficulty getting chorine amid a shortage caused by a fire at a chemical plant and a construction boom of backyard pools.
When: New Holland Borough Council meeting, April 6.
What happened: Pat Carr, auditor with William Koch & Associates, Wyomissing, reviewed the boroughâs 2020 municipal annual audit and financial report. Carr said the financial condition of the municipality was âreally good.â He complimented the borough for being debt-free. Council members and Mayor Tim Bender thanked Borough Manager Dick Fulcher and the office staff for their work resulting in positive audit.
Police contract: Council approved a new five-year (2021-25) police contract with the New Holland Police Officers Association with a 3% yearly increase for officers.
New employees: John Styer, property/personnel chair, reported the borough hired two new employees: Tyler Davis to the Water Department and Todd Heidelbaugh to Streets, Parks and Maintenance Department.