East Hanover Township

Key discussion points included welcoming a new board member, reviewing the November 2025 expenditure report, and updates on ongoing items. Progress on the Parks and Recreation Survey, which now has a functioning link, was noted, with plans to offer hard copies at upcoming events. Regarding park improvements, mag locks on pavilion bathrooms were installed, and the board is researching security camera options for the playground and amphitheater, noting the requirement for local storage rather than Wi-Fi connectivity. Updates on DCNR and DCED grants were provided. Unfinished business addressed the Community Park AED placement, pending BOS approval, and the implementation of a new amphitheater rental policy. The board also supported the recommendation against allowing powered mobility devices on trails. New business covered limiting repeat vendors for future Yard Sale events and planning upcoming events such as the Community Tree Lighting, Fresh Greens Wreath Workshops, and Breakfast with Santa. The January meeting will focus on the Board reorganization and reviewing short and long-term goals.

This document presents the Route 39 & 743 Corridor Land Use & Transportation Study, a 20-year plan aimed at addressing land use and transportation concerns to accommodate community growth while ensuring safe and efficient mobility. Key objectives include identifying capacity and safety needs, evaluating land uses and zoning for network integrity, and improving the secondary roadway system. The study focuses on reducing congestion, enhancing safety and efficiency, promoting multimodal activity, improving access management and interconnectivity, and preserving community character, ultimately aiming to foster economic prosperity and improved community life.

The meeting included discussions with guests from the Bluegrass Association and Hope Within Ministries regarding potential collaborations for summer concerts, Community Park Day, and a 5K event. The board reviewed the director's report, which covered trail trimming, sound system setup, and park improvements, including the Girl Scouts' butterfly signage project, Powerline trail improvements, and the Box Culvert bridge installation. Unfinished business included updates on the amphitheater, summer rec program, and the tribute plaque for David Hamaty. New business addressed the 2026 Parks and Recreation budget, upcoming events such as the Ice Cream Social, Family Movie Night, National Night Out, Nature Park Workday, Peach Fest & Bingo, and Smores & Movie Night.

The meeting covered several topics, including updates on park improvements and capital projects, such as the installation of electric locks on the pavilion bathrooms and upgrades to the electrical capacity of the pavilion. The board discussed the Nature Park & EHBSA Ballfields, a potential Scout pizza party, and positive feedback on the redesigned disc golf course. Unfinished business included amphitheater rental fees and policies, plaques from Stoner Graphix, e-bikes, scooters, and skateboards in the park, a Manada Conservancy storybook walk, Eagle Scout projects, and a Hope Within 5k update. New business included board vacancies, a Community Park AED, a review of Fall Fest, upcoming Parks and Recreation events, 2026 special events, and the reorganization of the board in January.

The board reviewed correspondence regarding hunting on property adjacent to the park and discussed park improvements and capital projects, including EHBSA ballfield improvements, geocell utilization on the Nature Park trail, and the completion of the Box Culvert bridge and connector trails. They also discussed the amphitheater's draft policies and rental fees, the 2026 Parks and Recreation draft budget, and August events such as the Hanovers National Night Out and the Peach Fest. The board also discussed a tribute plaque for a former member and the Hope Within 5K. New business included Community Park Day, Spooktacular Fall Fest, a Fall & Holiday Yard Sale, a board vacancy, pavilion restroom door locks, the 2026 meeting schedule, and e-bikes, scooters, and skateboards in the park.