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28, 2020
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Featured Events

Jun
1
2020
City Council Committee Meeting
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
City Council Commission Room
Jun
2
2020
Historical Architectural Review Board Meeting
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Commission Room, City Hall Annex (Marion Street Entrance)
Jun
3
2020
Planning Commission Meeting
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
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Latest News

Spring Flushing

Bureau of Water Department of Public Works

The City of Lancaster Department of Public Works will be performing a thorough flushing of…

Boil Water Advisory – Sherry Lane Area Bureau of Water Department of Public Works
DRINKING WATER WARNINGBOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING BOIL WATER ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR: • All Residents on Sherry Lane •…
Q&A for COVID Safety Ordinance Bureau of Engineering & Construction Services Department of Public Works
Ordinance Section 3c. – Requirement for all employees to travel alone. Some employees have family members that that work together…
Parking Enforcement to Resume Bureau of Operations Lancaster Parking Authority
Starting Monday, May 18, the Lancaster Parking Authority will begin enforcing metered parking once again. They will issue “warning citations”…
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Bridgeport Crossroads Transportation Survey

The Bridgeport Transportation and Land Use Study is a planning initiative with a goal to enhance walkability, transportation, transit choices and neighborhood character within the Bridgeport area of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The project is a collaboration between East Lampeter Township, West Lampeter Township, Lancaster Township and the City of Lancaster, with the support of the County of Lancaster and PennDOT. Take the survey today to share your ideas about how to improve Bridgeport as a place to live, work, play and shop.
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Climate Action Plan

The City of Lancaster’s Municipal Operations Climate Action Plan affirms a renewed commitment to the future of Lancaster City.
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Neighbor of the Month

Celebrating the citizens who make our neighborhoods better!
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Board, Commission & Authority Openings

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Lunch with the Mayor

Lunch with the Mayor will allow Mayor Sorace to meet with residents in a casual environment where she can learn more about them and their neighborhoods.
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Affordable Housing Program RFP

The City of Lancaster has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to non-profit and for-profit developers of affordable, multi-family, rental housing and owner-occupied new construction. The City will utilize Federal Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program funds to assist developers with gap financing needed to cover project costs.
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