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The Hanover Township Board of Commissioners appointed Tara Bowers as the Interim Tax Collector. Tara is finishing the term for Mildred Luba who has retired after 50 years as the Tax Collector. The Honorable Kyle Halesey was present at the January 8, 2025, meeting and conducted the swearing in. Welcome Tara and congratulations on your appointment.

Pictured from L to R is:  George Bowers, The Honorable Kyle Halesey, Tara Bowers

The Hanover Township Board of Commissioners honored Mildred (Millie) Luba on her retirement as Hanover Township’s Tax Collector at their January 8, 2025, Board of Commissioners Meeting.  Millie started her career as a tax clerk in 1975.  After serving fourteen years in that position, she ran for Tax Collector in 1989, was elected, and has held the position until today.  I lifelong resident of Hanover Township, Millie has been an active member of the Hanover Township Ambulance Association and dedicating countless hours serving the town she loves.  She will truly be missed by everyone she works with and by the residents of Hanover Township. 

Pictured from L to R is: Commissioner George Bowers, Interim Tax Collector Tara Bowers, Tax Collector Mildred “Millie” Luba, Back Row (L to R) Township Manager Sam Guesto, Commissioner William Howatt, Commissioner Al Bagusky, Chairman of the Board George Andrejko, Vice-Chairman Jeff Lewis, Commissioner Ronald Krushnowski

The Hanover Township Board of Commissioners appointed Tara Bowers as the Interim Tax Collector. Tara is finishing the term for Mildred Luba who has retired after 50 years as the Tax Collector. The Honorable Kyle Halesey was present at the January 8, 2025, meeting and conducted the swearing in. Welcome Tara and congratulations on your appointment.

Pictured from L to R is:  George Bowers, The Honorable Kyle Halesey, Tara Bowers

The Hanover Township Board of Commissioners honored Mildred (Millie) Luba on her retirement as Hanover Township’s Tax Collector at their January 8, 2025, Board of Commissioners Meeting.  Millie started her career as a tax clerk in 1975.  After serving fourteen years in that position, she ran for Tax Collector in 1989, was elected, and has held the position until today.  I lifelong resident of Hanover Township, Millie has been an active member of the Hanover Township Ambulance Association and dedicating countless hours serving the town she loves.  She will truly be missed by everyone she works with and by the residents of Hanover Township. 

Pictured from L to R is: Commissioner George Bowers, Interim Tax Collector Tara Bowers, Tax Collector Mildred “Millie” Luba, Back Row (L to R) Township Manager Sam Guesto, Commissioner William Howatt, Commissioner Al Bagusky, Chairman of the Board George Andrejko, Vice-Chairman Jeff Lewis, Commissioner Ronald Krushnowski

Hanover Area Boy Scout Troop 66 recently visited the Hanover Township Board of Commissioners Meeting on December 18, 2024. The Boy Scout Troop were in attendance to observe and work towards their Civics Badge. Congratulations to all the boys on their Civics Badge.

The Hanover Area School District honored Veterans during their Veteran’s Day Program held at Memorial Elementary on November 7, 2024.

Hanover Township recently purchased new vehicles for the Police, Public Works, and Code Departments. These vehicles were purchased through a PA Local Share Account Grant. The Hanover Township Board of Commissioners would like to thank PA Senator Lisa Baker and PA Representative Alec Ryncavage for their support. These vehicles will help each department service and protect the residents of Hanover Township.

The Hanover Township Board of Commissioners presented the Hanover Area Junior Baseball Team with a proclamation at their August 14, 2024, meeting.  The Hanover Area Junior Baseball Team defeated Pittston for the District 16 Title and Mid Valley for the Section 5 Championship in July.  They gained eligibility to the Pennsylvania Junior Baseball Tournament in Athens where they finished in 3rd place.  Congratulations to the Team! 

The Hanover Township Board of Commissioners appointed two full-time Apparatus Operators to the Hanover Township Fire Department at their July 10, 2024 Meeting. The Honorable Kyle Halesey administered the oath of office to Austin Nocera and Ryan Kairo who will begin their full-time position with the Hanover Township Fire Department. Congratulations to both Austin and Ryan.

The Hanover Township Board of Commissioners presented Allyson Brodie with a Proclamation at their July 10, 2024, Meeting. Allyson had fought through two of three opening-round attempts in the Class2A competition for discus, ultimately throwing a 101-3 to reach the finals and was the only Wyoming Valley Conference Athlete to win gold at the 2024 Class 2A District. Congratulations Allyson on this spectacular feat!

The 2024 Memorial Day Parade made in part by the Amvets Post 59 was held on May 27, 2024. Community members came together to honor those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.

Fifth Grade students at the Hanover Memorial Elementary School participated in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)  Program.  This course teaches students the skills to resist peer pressure and to reject involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence.  This curriculum was made possible with funding through Opioid Settlement Funds. Congratulations to all the children that participated.  Special Thank You to Hanover Township’s Sergeant John VanWhy for administering the course and to the Hanover Area School District for reinstating this class.  Please click on the below links to view the graduation program and article from the Citizens Voice.

News article Citizen's Voice (April 19, 2024)

Graduation program

The Hanover Township Board of Commissioners appointed a full-time Apparatus Operator to the Hanover Township Fire Department at their March 13, 2024 Meeting. The Honorable Kyle Halesey administered the oath of office to Joseph Scudder who will begin his full-time position with the Hanover Township Fire Department. Congratulations to Joseph

The Hanover Township Board of Commissioners recognized The Honorable Joseph A. Halesey, District Magistrate for District 11-2-03 at their January 10, 2024, Board of Commissioners Meeting. Judge Halesey retired after 31 years of service and was honored by the Board of Commissioners who deemed January 10, 2024, Joseph A. Halesey Day.

From left to right: Sam Guesto, Township Manager; William Howatt, Commissioner, Joe Howanitz, Commissioner, George Andrejko, Chairman Board of Commissioners, The Honorable Joseph A. Halesey, Jeffrey Lewis, Vice-Chairman, George Bowers, Commissioner, Al Bagusky, Commissioner

The Honorable Kyle Halesey, District Court Judge, administered the Oath of Office to Hanover Township Commissioners during the January 2, 2024, Re-Organization Meeting. Certification of Elections were collected and the Oaths of Office were accepted.

Pictured above from left to right: Chairman of the Board George L. Andrejko, Commissioner Ronald Krushnowski, Commissioner Albert Bagusky, The Honorable Kyle Halesey, Commissioner Joe Howanitz, Commissioner Bill Howatt.