Borough Boards & Commissions

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Planning Commission

Meets the 3^rd Wednesday of the month, as needed.

The Planning Commission is comprised of seven (7) members that are appointed by Borough Council and serve a four-year term. The Planning Commission acts as an advisor to Borough Council reviewing all subdivision and land development applications submitted to the Borough. At the request of the governing body the Planning Commission prepares a comprehensive plan for the long-term growth, development, and well-being of the municipality. The Planning Commission may also review the zoning ordinance, subdivision and land development ordinance, and zoning map, making recommendations to Borough Council.

Faith Curran, Chairperson – 2027
Fred Miles, Vice-Chairperson – 2028     
Norman Kennard, Secretary – 2029
Ira Beckerman – 2028
George Estep – 2026
Jennifer McElrath – 2027
Janet Anderson – 2029
David Wilson (Alternate) – 2029
Steve Hoffman, Consultant – Cumberland County Planning Commission 

Recreation Board

Meets the 3^rd Thursday of the month

At the discretion of Borough Council duties of the Recreation Board include: Review and advise the Borough Manager and Borough Council of proposed recreation plans and facilities in connection with land development activities and plans. Serve as an advisory body to the Borough Manager and Borough Council. Perform such studies or activities as may be requested by Borough Council and may provide recommendations upon its own motion relating to issues concerning the provision of park and recreation services within the Borough. The Recreation Board may advise the Borough on capital improvements for park and recreation purposes, and for funding for such improvements, specifically related to adopted recreation plans. Maintain a relationship with the West Shore Recreation Commission, work with the Commission to expand recreation opportunities in the Borough, and ensure Borough residents are knowledgeable about the Commission.

Tess Croy, Chair – 2029
William Powell, Vice-Chair – 2029
Fred Miles, Secretary – 2026
Barb Hawk – 2027     
Todd Paradine – 2027
Rebecca Zelner – 2028
Aaron Bashore – 2028

Zoning Hearing Board

Meets as scheduled by public advertisement.

The Zoning Hearing Board is comprised of three (3) members that are appointed by Borough Council and serve a three-year term, and the term of one (1) member expires each year. 

The Zoning Hearing Board hears and decides appeals where it is alleged that the Zoning Officer has failed to follow prescribed procedure or has misinterpreted or misapplied any provision of the Zoning Ordinance. They also determine if a special exception and/or variance from the zoning ordinance is appropriate.

Maria D’Agostino, Chairperson – 2026
Rebecca L. Parthemore – 2028
John Repetz – 2027
Michael Pykosh, Solicitor

Library Board

Meets the 3^rd Tuesday of the month.

The New Cumberland Public Library is governed by a seven (7) member board of trustees that serve a three-year term. Board members serve as community volunteers, overseeing the library’s budget, strategic direction, and overall service delivery.

Judith Hawthorn, President – 2027
Mary Baker, Vice President – 2027
Bradon Long, – 2028
Jessica Wolfe, Secretary – 2027 
Savannah Beeler – 2028
Gennifer Richie, Liaison – 2026
Lauren Vowler, – 2028                                      

Police Civil Service Commission

The Police Civil Service Commission is comprised of three (3) members that are appointed by Borough Council and serve a six-year term. They are responsible for every appointment and promotion in the police force within the Borough according to qualification and fitness by examination on a competitive basis. The Police Civil Service Commission has the power to prescribe, amend, and enforce the rules and regulations approved by Borough Council.

Gerald Ahnell, Chairman – 2026
Lana Forconi, Secretary – 2027
David Keller – 2029

Vacancy Board

The Vacancy Board consists of the Council, exclusive of the mayor, and one registered elector of the borough appointed by Council annually and the appointed individual serves as chair of the Vacancy Board. Vacancy Board is responsible to fill vacancies remaining unfilled beyond 30 days, whether the vacancy occurred in the office of the Mayor, Borough Council or Tax Collector by death, resignation, or removal.

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