Fun Times in the Park Postponed to 5/17
Tonight’s (5/16) Fun Times in the Park at Ryan Mohn Memorial Park is postponed to tomorrow, Saturday, May 17. Please contact Officer Anderson at tanderson@steeltonpa.com with any questions or concerns.
Borough News
Borough & Police Statement Regarding Lincoln Street Lineup
It has come to the attention of the Borough and Police Department that the Lincoln Street Prom Lineup is scheduled to take place today, Friday, May 9, 2025. The Borough Council did not approve this event, and it will be shut down. Vehicles blocking the street will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. The Borough and Police Department strongly recommend not attending this unsanctioned event.
National Night Out 2025 – Tue, Aug 5
The Steelton Borough Council and the Steelton Borough Police Department will be hosting the annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This community event will be held at War Veterans Memorial Field (Steelton-Highspire High School’s football field) located at the intersection of South 6th Street & Primrose Avenue, Steelton, PA 17113.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Over 16,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases around the world celebrate this event. In all, over 37 million people are expected to participate in America’s National Night Out celebration this year.
If your organization would like to participate by having a table at this event or provide a donation to support, please contact Officer Tyrai Anderson at tanderson@steeltonpa.com. There is no fee to register, and it is a great way to spread the word to the Steelton community about the products and services you can provide to our residents. You can also register by downloading the attached form and returning it by email to tanderson@steeltonpa.com or by mail to 123 North Front Street, Steelton, PA 17113 with the ATTN: National Night Out 2025.
Fun Times in the Park 2025 Schedule
The Steelton Borough Police Department is excited to announce this year’s Fun Times in the Park schedule. All events are from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM:
- Monday, April 28 at Municipal Park (Franklin Street & 3rd Alley)
- *NEW DATE* Saturday, May 17 at Ryan Mohn Memorial Park (Primrose Avenue & Cottage Hill Lane)
- *POSTPONED – NEW DATE TBA* Wednesday, May 21 at East End Park (South 4th Street & P Street)
We will be bringing board games, sports balls, sidewalk chalk, and other fun activities. Feel free to bring your favorite games too!
Any questions or concerns can be directed to Officer Anderson at tanderson@steeltonpa.com.
Community Garden 2025 Events & Program Information
The Borough of Steelton is excited to begin another year of growing at the Mohn Street Park Community Garden! Here is our public event schedule, so stop by to learn more about this FREE program and reserve your plot:
- Tuesday, April 15 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM – Penn State Health Visit
- Monday, April 28 at 5:30 PM – Garden Committee Meeting (Virtual)
- Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 AM – Annual Kickoff/Planting Day & Community Cleanup
- Saturday, May 24 at 9:00 AM – Master Gardener Visit & Workday
- Wednesday, September 3 from 5:00p to 7:00p – Cooking Class/Demonstration
To learn more about the community garden program, please click the following link: https://www.steeltonpa.com/for-residents/community-garden/
To reserve a plot, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Tyler Vaupel at tvaupel@steeltonpa.com or 717-579-0267. You can also reserve a garden bed by clicking the following link and completing the online form: https://forms.gle/cjaNKv2xMdFtuHYv5
*LOCATION CHANGE* 2025 Egg Drop & Bunny Hop – Sat, Apr 12
*DUE TO FORECASTED INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT WILL NOW BE HELD AT THE STEELTON FIRE DEPT.*
Join us for the 2025 Steelton Egg Drop & Bunny Hop on Saturday, April 12, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the Steelton Fire Department, located at 185 North Front Street. There will be family fun for everyone, including photos with the Easter bunny, arts & crafts, and an Easter egg hunt. Be sure to bring a basket or bag so you can hop for eggs and candy!
This event is also a great opportunity for businesses or nonprofit organizations to engage with families through craft stations, giveaways, and fun activities. We expect over 100 children and encourage simple, interactive participation like coloring, small games, or snacks. If you’d like to join us, please RSVP to kmccool@steeltonpa.com by April 5th.
Event Details:
- Set-up access: 2 hours before the event
- Parking: Steelton Fire Department & Steelton Borough Municipal Building
- Bring your own table & chairs (let us know if you need one)
- Music by DJ EMD & Photos by Dana Drake (SnapShots)
We appreciate your support and look forward to a great event!
Now Accepting Nominations for Community Heroes Day
Do you know someone who makes a great impact on the Steelton community by working tirelessly behind the scenes, not for glory and recognition but toward the humble ideal of doing their part to make the world a better place? These are our Community Heroes, and we want to recognize them for their contributions, but we need your help to nominate someone who makes a positive difference!
We want to honor local heroes such as firefighters, police officers, EMS, military veterans, community leaders, teachers, doctors, nurses, elected officials, and other individuals who fight for positive change, improve the quality of life & work for a brighter future in Steelton. The selected heroes will be honored during a Borough Council meeting and on Community Heroes Day on Saturday, May 31. To submit your nomination, please click this link to complete the online form: https://forms.gle/xqfGq8oZyxnxgLFJ9
If you require assistance or have any questions, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Tyler Vaupel at 717-579-0267 or tvaupel@steeltonpa.com.
2025 Dauphin County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Public Review & Meetings
The 2025 Dauphin County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update is complete. The HMP documents the risks faced by the county and its communities, an analysis of stakeholder capabilities, and a set of goals, objectives, and actions to reduce vulnerability across the county. The draft HMP is available for review at: www.dauphincountyhmp.com/draft-plans/. Please visit the site and review the document posted there.
The public review period will be from February 10, 2025, to March 10, 2025, so please provide any feedback/comments via the following link: http://bit.ly/3WTZQxE.
Two (2) public review meetings will be held on the following days/times:
Monday, March 3rd – 1:00 PM at South Hanover Township Municipal Building
Board Room
161 Patriot Way
Hershey, PA 17033
Monday, March 3rd – 6:00 PM at Dauphin County Department of Public Safety
(Lower Level)
911 Gibson Boulevard
Steelton, PA 17113
If you are unable to attend the meetings in person, you may join virtually with the following Teams links:
Council, Commissions & Board Vacancies
Steelton Borough Council Vacancy
Date: February 4, 2025
Submission Deadline: February 17, 2025, no later than 4:00 PM
Term: Term to begin upon appointment by Council and expires on January 4th, 2026.
At the February 3, 2025 Steelton Borough Council Meeting, Borough Council took official action to accept the tendered resignation of Mr. Brian Proctor as a council member.
Borough Council announced plans to seek Mr. Proctor’s successor through a public outreach campaign. Pennsylvania Borough Code dictates that applicants for this office must be registered electors of Steelton Borough. Letters of interest and accompanying resumes will be accepted through February 17, 2025, no later than 4:00 p.m.
Basic Candidate Legal Qualifications: (both qualifications must be met to apply)
- Registered Elector in the Borough of Steelton
- Continuous residency in the Borough of Steelton for at least one year immediately prior to the appointment
Required Council Meeting Attendance:
- For the remainder of 2025: Borough Council meets every month on the first and third Monday at 6:30 PM, as well as other meetings as they arise.
Required submission documents and process:
- Resume
- Letter of interest
Submissions must be mailed or hand-delivered to: Borough Manager’s Office, Attn: Borough Manager, 123 North Front Street, Steelton, Pennsylvania 17113. Individuals opting to submit electronically may do so at: kmccool@steeltonpa.com (Subject line should read: “Steelton Borough Council Vacancy Submission”. Submissions received that are deemed incomplete or received after the deadline (February 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.) will not be considered.
NOTE: Borough Council will interview applicants for the vacancy and potentially adopt a resolution appointing an individual to serve in the open Borough Council seat at 6:30 p.m. on March 3, 2025, during the regularly scheduled Council meeting.
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Other Board & Commission Vacancies
- Codes Hearing Board Member
- Planning Commission Member
- Steelton Foundation Board Members
- Stormwater Authority Board Member
- Zoning Hearing Board Member
Required submission documents and process:
- Resume
- Letter of interest
Submissions must be mailed or hand-delivered to: Borough Manager’s Office, Attn: Borough Manager, 123 North Front Street, Steelton, Pennsylvania 17113. Individuals opting to submit electronically may do so at: kmccool@steeltonpa.com (Subject line should read: “Steelton Board & Commission Vacancy Submission”. Submissions received that are deemed incomplete or received after the deadline (February 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.) will not be considered.
2025 Budgets for Review
Summary of General Fund Budget Process
The 2025 General Fund, Sewer Fund, Grants, Liquid Fuels, and Capital Improvement Budgets were developed by the Finance Committee of Steelton Borough Council in consultation with the Borough Manager, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, departmental staff, and consultants.
The process for developing the budget was as follows:
Staff Level Budget Meetings
Assistant Secretary Treasurer & the Borough Manager met with Department Heads to review “Wish List” budgets including all desired capital and operational expenditures requested in the 2025 budget.
Departmental meetings were used to compile an initial budget that included all desired expenditures. This budget was presented to the Finance Committee for review and represented a deficit due to the budget including all desired personnel, capital purchases, and capital projects.
Publicly Advertised Finance Committee Meetings
| September 12, 2024 | Finance Committee met to review the Borough’s budgeting process. |
| September 26, 2024 | Finance Committee met to review a preliminary budget and request further information on line items. |
| October 3, 2024 | Finance Committee met to review a preliminary budget and request further information on line items. |
| October 10, 2024 | Department Heads were provided with an opportunity to discuss their individual budgets with the Finance Committee. |
| October 17 and November 14, 2024 | Review and discussion of cuts to balance budget. The cuts resulted in a balanced 2025 budget. |
| December 2, 2024 | Committee recommends budget to Steelton Borough Council Committee. |
| December 5-16, 2024 | Public Inspection period. |
Publicly Advertised Council Meetings:
| December 2, 2024 | Council Votes to Lay Budget for Public Inspection and Budget Ordinance advertised in Paper of General Circulation |
| December 5-16, 2024 | Public Inspection Period |
| December 16, 2024 | Formal Consideration and Adoption. Council considers passing budget appropriations ordinance and tax ordinance. |
Key Components of Budget
- General Tax Millage Remains Same
- Provides $8,000 to Public Works for a capital purchase.
- Budgeted 11 Fulltime Police Officers, 1 Corporal, 1 Chief Position