Mayor Ciera Dent will be hosting a Town Hall meeting at the Steelton Borough Municipal Building on Wednesday, June 4 at 6:30 PM. State Representative Dave Madsen will also be in attendance to answer questions and assist residents. Join us as we keep our pulse on the community, learn about your needs, and hear your thoughts on the issues that matter most.
**Attention, Community!**
We want to inform you that the Fun Times in the Park event originally scheduled for May 21, 2025, has been postponed. We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay tuned for the new date!
Our Steelton Police officers are excited and look forward to closing out our series of fun-filled days at the parks with all of you. Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait to celebrate together soon! 
#FunTimesInThePark #SteeltonCommunity #StayTuned
The Steelton Boat Launch will be closed May 21 – May 25, 2025, for security reasons in preparation for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Show at Harrisburg International Airport that will be held on May 24 & 25.
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.
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.
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:
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.
*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:
We appreciate your support and look forward to a great event!
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.
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:
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)
Required Council Meeting Attendance:
Required submission documents and process:
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
Required submission documents and process:
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.