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Main Street Hanover Nominates Hanover Borough Public Works Department for Community Partner Award<\/strong><\/p>\n Hanover, PA<\/strong> \u2014 Main Street Hanover is proud to nominate the Hanover Borough Public Works Department<\/strong> for a Community Partner Award<\/strong> through Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful<\/strong>, recognizing the Department\u2019s longstanding commitment to downtown beautification, collaboration, and community pride.<\/p>\n For years, the Hanover Borough Public Works Department has been an essential partner in maintaining and enhancing the heart of downtown Hanover. Their involvement spans multiple ongoing projects and seasonal initiatives that directly contribute to the charm, safety, and welcoming atmosphere of the district.<\/p>\n From hanging Hometown Hero banners<\/strong> honoring local veterans, to installing festive Christmas decorations<\/strong> in Center Square, the Public Works team\u2019s work is visible year-round. They also play a critical role in hanging and diligently watering downtown flower baskets<\/strong>, ensuring the Square remains vibrant throughout the season. During Downtown Cleanup events<\/strong>, the Department assists by promptly collecting and disposing of trash gathered by volunteers, helping keep Hanover clean and inviting.<\/p>\n Beyond these efforts, the Public Works Department consistently goes above and beyond\u2014responding quickly to needs, offering creative solutions, and approaching every project with professionalism, kindness, and pride. Their proactive communication and reliability allow Main Street Hanover initiatives to be completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Because of this partnership, hallmark beautification efforts such as seasonal d\u00e9cor, floral displays, and banners have become beloved traditions for residents and visitors alike.<\/p>\n \u201cWorking with A.J. Grimm, John Bean, Joel Krentler, Lori Musselman, and the entire Public Works crew is absolutely instrumental to Main Street Hanover\u2019s success,\u201d<\/em> said Moriah Tyler, Executive Director of Main Street Hanover<\/strong>. \u201cPeople don\u2019t always see the behind-the-scenes work that goes into making downtown look and function the way it does. Public Works truly are our downtown heroes, and we could not do this work without their dedication, flexibility, and pride in Hanover.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In addition to their partnership with Main Street Hanover, the Hanover Borough Public Works Department plays a vital role in maintaining the overall quality of life within the Borough. Their responsibilities include maintenance and repair of streets, traffic signals, and streetlights, as well as snow removal and street sweeping. The Department also oversees Borough vehicle and equipment fleet management, staff training, logistics support, and maintenance of Borough-owned buildings, facilities, parks, playgrounds, and shade trees.<\/p>\n Public Works manages refuse and recycling services for both residential and commercial properties, including curbside collection and green waste and recycling drop-off at the Public Works Recycling Center and Transfer Station. They also assist with water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure projects within the Borough and surrounding areas\u2014often supporting complex restoration efforts that keep the community running smoothly.<\/p>\n The partnership between Main Street Hanover and the Hanover Borough Public Works Department serves as a model for other Main Street affiliates across Pennsylvania. Through shared goals, mutual respect, and consistent communication, this collaboration demonstrates how municipal departments and nonprofit downtown organizations can work together to maximize resources, strengthen community pride, and create lasting positive impact.<\/p>\n Main Street Hanover is honored to recognize the Hanover Borough Public Works Department for their exceptional service, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to keeping Hanover clean, vibrant, and beautiful.<\/p>\n About The Borough of Hanover<\/strong><\/p>\n The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water\/sewer\/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at\u00a0<\/span>Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov<\/span><\/span><\/a>. More information is available at\u00a0<\/span>www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n About Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful<\/b><\/p>\n Main Street Hanover is an official affiliate of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful\u2019s vision is a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania, and since 1990, they have worked with hundreds of thousands of volunteers across the state to pick up over 158 million pounds of trash from roadways, waterways, greenways, forests, and other community spaces. Keep PA Beautiful is a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc.<\/p>\n\n