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Board of Supervisors To Meet on 1/5/2026, 7pm

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The Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Items on the agenda include:

Regular Meeting:

  1. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
  2. INTERVIEW WITH PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS OF ABCs:
  3. RESOLUTION 26-01 – ADOPTING A NEW TWO-YEAR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP MANAGER:
  4. RESOLUTION 26-02 – SETTING THE TOWNSHIP MANAGER’S SALARY FOR 2026:
  5. PRESENTATION FROM RETHINKING 45 TASK FORCE:
  6. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  7. ANNUAL APPOINTMENT TO POSITIONS STIPULATED BY CODE OR ORDINANCE:
  8. PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
  9. ANNUAL COG AND RELATED COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
  10. OTHER MUNICIPAL APPOINTMENTS AND RE-APPOINTMENTS:
  11. MEETING SCHEDULE:
  12. APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATE TO STATE CONVENTION:
  13. RESOLUTION 26-04 – FEE SCHEDULE:

You can find the full agenda here: https://harristownship.org/supervisors/agendas/. A zoom link is available on the agenda as well as how to attend the meeting by phone.

Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled

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The December 15, 2025 meeting of the Harris Township Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will be on January 12, 2026.

Pedestrian Safety Reminders

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Residents are reminded to practice the following tips to stay safe and stay aware while walking on or along Township roadways:

  • Use Sidewalks: State law requires pedestrians to walk on sidewalks whenever available. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic and stay as far to the left as possible.
  • Stay Visible: Wear bright or reflective clothing, especially at night or during low-light conditions. Consider carrying a flashlight to increase your visibility and placing reflective collars on your pets.
  • Stay Alert: Pedestrians should avoid distractions like texting or using headphones/earbuds. Keep your eyes and ears open to stay aware of your surroundings.

Board of Supervisors To Meet on 12/8/2025, 7pm

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The Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Items on the agenda include:

Public Hearing #1: PROPOSED ORDINANCE #382 – ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS, PROCEDURES, AND STANDARDS FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS:

Public Hearing #2: 2026 HARRIS TOWNSHIP OPERATING BUDGET:

Regular Meeting:

a. PROCLAMATION HONORING STATE COLLEGE POLICE CHIEF JOHN GARNER:

b. RECOGNITION OF SUPERVISOR BRUCE LORD:

c. KEYSTONE WATER RESOURCES REQUEST FOR FUNDING:

d. PROPOSED ORDINANCE #382 – ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS, PROCEDURES, AND STANDARDS FOR THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS:

e. RESOLUTION #25-14 – AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP’S FEE SCHEDULE:

f. RESOLUTION #25-17 – ADOPTING THE 2026 HARRIS TOWNSHIP BUDGET:

g. RESOLUTION #25-18 – APPROPRIATING SUMS FOR COG PROGRAMS:

h. RESOLUTION #25-19 – ESTABLISHING PROPERTY TAX RATES FOR 2026:

i. RESOLUTION #25-20 – DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR HARRIS TOWNSHIP:

j. RESOLUTION #25-21 – SETTING THE TOWNSHIP MANAGER’S SALARY FOR 2026:

You can find the full agenda here: https://harristownship.org/supervisors/agendas/. A zoom link is available on the agenda as well as how to attend the meeting by phone.

Registering Non-Owner-Occupied Short-Term Rentals

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As potential adoption of regulations for short-terms rentals approaches, Staff felt it appropriate to highlight the process for registering nonconformities. An application, which can be found at www.harristownship.org, must be completed and submitted with a $50 fee. The documentation related to non-owner-occupied short-term rentals, evidence that a unit or dwelling has been rented in the 60 days prior to adoption of the short-term rental regulations, must also be submitted with the application and fee. Staff will review all such applications and, if the applications meet the standards for nonconforming status (see Chapter 12-8.3 of the Harris Township Code of Ordinances), Certificates of Nonconformity will be issued.  Please contact the Zoning/Ordinance Enforcement Officer with any questions while navigating the process.

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