PIRHL Development presented updated plans for the Tire and Wheel site to the Planning Commission on Thursday January 28th, 2016. PIRHL is asking Borough Council to write a letter of support for their application for federal funding/tax subsidies. They presented the plan to the Planning Commission so they would send a recommendation to Borough Council. There were… Read More Planning Commission Meeting-PIRHL-Tire & Wheel Plans
We are happy to announce that Carlisle Borough has hired Frederick, Seibert & Associates (FSA) to design construction plans for the Heberlig Palmer Park upgrade. They will then oversee the construction as contractors implement the different projects within the park. This project is funded through funds raised from individual, business and grant donations including grants from the Department of Conservation… Read More Frederick, Seibert & Associates, Inc. hired to design Heberlig Palmer Park Construction Plans
From the Borough: The Government Study Commission has scheduled a public hearing for Monday, June 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in Borough Hall. The purpose of this hearing is to allow citizens an opportunity to comment on an initial draft of the Home Rule charter. The initial draft charter is the result of over nine months of individual and… Read More Home Rule Draft Charter Recommends Changes in Carlisle Government Structure
What: West Side Neighbors Meetings-Heberlig Palmer Park Project When: 3rd Monday of every month at 6:30pm Where: 252 A St (Quaker Church) Upcoming Meeting Dates: Nov. 18th, Dec. 16th, Jan. 20th, Feb. 17th, Mar. 17th, Apr. 21st Last Thursday a few representatives from the West Side Neighbors came to the Parks and Recreation Board meeting to support the park project. We… Read More Heberlig Palmer Park Upgrade (halfway) Approved
From the Sentinel: Carlisle residents are fed up with crime and are moving to take back their borough. “We are going after problem landlords letting them know that the behavior of some of their tenants are unacceptable,” said Curtis Hetrick, a member and past president of the Carlisle East Side Neighbors Association. “So, whether you’re… Read More Carlisle Residents work together to reduce crime
From the Sentinel: With time running out for candidates interested in filling the unexpired term of mayor in Carlisle, two more men have thrown their hats in the ring. Douglas Heineman announced Wednesday he had submitted his paperwork to the borough to be considered for the appointment. And former council president Sean Shultz, who left… Read More More Mayoral Candidates Added
The new year was already set to include new faces on Carlisle Borough Council but the last few weeks, and even days, have made the borough government change even more. Carlisle’s Mayor of 26 years, Kirk Wilson, resigned in early December to take a reporting job with CBS 21 News. Since the mayor had… Read More Big Changes in Carlisle Government
SOSO Neighbors association asked the candidates six questions. Here are the questions and responses. I think we are lucky in having six very good candidates who have given thoughtful responses. I believe the four that are chosen will serve Carlisle well and bring some fresh views and ideas to our borough council. Don’t forget to… Read More Borough Council Candidates Answer Your Questions
For those people who didn’t brave the elements to attend the borough council candidates debate on Wednesday night, here is a nice overview from the Sentinel. There are 6 candidates for borough council and 4 of them will be elected on November 8th. Many topics were covered but a few of note were discussed that… Read More Borough Council Candidates Debate
This was originally posted on the East Side Neighbors site. The East Side Neighbors are coordinating this session and have invited a few people from the different neighborhoods in Carlisle to present questions to the candidates. The West Side Neighbors will be represented as well and we hope people will come out to see the… Read More Borough Council Candidates Forum October 12, 7:00
Do you know who Deb Fulham-Winston is? If you don’t, you should. Deb has been the Elm Street project manager for the past few years. Even if you didn’t know what the position entailed, you have definitely seen her handy work. Deb ran the Elm Street Grant program that focused mainly on the Northside of… Read More Deb Fulham-Winston to run for borough council
From the Sentinel: A Carlisle company has received the go-ahead from council to redevelop two properties in the 100 block of West High Street. Council approved a land development plan to expand retail space from 115 to 119 W. High St. and renovate the Seras building at 113 W. High St. A property at 117… Read More Carlisle council OKs plan to renovate West High properties
Thank you to anyone who came out to the borough council meeting last night! A task force will be created to look at the ordinance and this is definitely a step in the right direction. You can read the full story from the Sentinel below. At the start of Thursday night’s Carlisle council meeting,… Read More Carlisle’s proposed landlord ordinance sent to task force
The South of South Street Neighborhood Association has crafted a Rental Responsibility Ordinance in response to a widespread concern about the safety of the borough’s residents and the growing threat of blight in their community. Carlisle is alone in not having a rental ordinance to protect its quality of life. Our significant neighbors, Mechanicsburg, Shippensburg… Read More Please Support the Carlisle Rental Responsibility Ordinance
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