Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in parks rec
Lindenwood Park Development, Dickinson Township
Dickinson Township wants $250,000 in state DCNR money to build an ADA-accessible playground with sensory equipment, paths and a pavilion at Lindenwood Park. The county's letter of support strengthens the grant application for the $500,000 project.
Upper Allen Township open space referendum
Upper Allen Township will ask voters in November to approve a small earned income tax (0.05%) and property tax (0.2 mills) to fund farmland preservation, open space, and recreation land.
Letort Trail pavilion project support
South Middleton Township wants to build a 16x20-foot ADA-accessible pavilion at a new Letort Trail trailhead and asked the county for a support letter on its $8,798 grant request — approved unanimously.