ORANGE The Friends of the Orange Public Libraries plan to host a reading of “Lake Mattawa 2020: A Pandemic, a Small Cemetery, and a Month Alone,” a new book of poetry by Kathy Kramer-Howe, at the Moore-Leland Library at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec..
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What happened: Supervisors rescinded its declaration of disaster emergency for Leacock Township, effective immediately.
Background: Municipalities across Lancaster County entered a state of emergency during the pandemic to qualify for additional funds to help cover unforeseen coronavirus-related expenses. Last year, the township enacted a declaration to allow township officials to apply for county, state or federal aid, if needed. Because the governorâs stay-at-home order and other statewide pandemic restrictions have been lifted, the board saw no need to maintain its declaration, board Chairman Frank Howe said.
Water pollution control: Supervisors announced a stormwater survey and other educational resources are now available on the townshipâs website. The township, according to a board memo, posted materials about its municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4) permit in compliance with the state Department of Environmental Protection to âraise stormwater awarenes
When: Leacock Township supervisors meeting, May 4.
What happened: The township will move forward with plans to host its annual Heritage Days Festival on June 18 and 19.
Background: Last year, the township canceled Heritage Days over coronavirus concerns, and instead held a fireworks display from a centralized location on Center Street in Gordonville. In accordance with a recent decision from Gov. Tom Wolf to ease gathering rules statewide, the township expects to host this yearâs festival with minimal restrictions. Board Chairman Frank Howe said signs will be posted at this event to enforce the current masking, attendance, and social distancing protocols at that time.