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Salzmann Hughes, PC, along with other invited guests and employees of Shaffer Trucking, celebrated the opening of that company’s new facility in New Kingstown, Pennsylvania

March 06, 2018

On January 26, 2018, Salzmann Hughes, PC, along with other invited guests and employees of Shaffer Trucking, celebrated the opening of that company’s new facility in New Kingstown, Pennsylvania. Shaffer Trucking is owned by Nebraska-based Crete Carrier. Located across the Carlisle Pike from company’s original facility, the new depot sits on a 14-acre lot and will serve as a hub for 465 drivers and 80 office staff. The new Crete Carrier New Kingstown Terminal grounds will provide parking for 180 tractors and/or trailers. A 40,000-square-foot shop at the terminal offers tractor-trailer service and a body shop. There is also 16,000 square feet of office space.

Salzmann Hughes, PC Obtains Final Land Development Approval for New Warehouse in Southampton Township, Franklin County

March 06, 2018

On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Salzmann Hughes, P.C. client Matrix Development obtained Final Land Development Approval from the Southampton Township Board of Supervisors, to construct a 1.14 million SF warehouse in the township’s Highway Commercial/Light Industrial zoning district. The land development approval followed a July 2018 conditional use approval by the Township. Matrix was represented during the entire land approval process by Salzmann Hughes, P.C. attorney Kurt E. Williams.

Salzmann Hughes, PC Obtains Final Subdivision Approval in Fairview Township, York County

March 06, 2018

On Monday, February 26, 2018, Salzmann Hughes, P.C. client New View Corporation obtained Final Subdivision Approval from the Fairview Township Board of Supervisors, to subdivide a 149 acre tract in the Township’s Commercial Business zoning district. The property also extended into neighboring Newberry Township. New View was represented during the subdivision approval process by Salzmann Hughes, P.C. attorneys James D. Hughes and Kurt E. Williams.

Salzmann Hughes, PC Obtains Special Exception for Business Expansion in Greene Township, Franklin County

March 06, 2018

On Monday, January 29, 2018, Salzmann Hughes, P.C. client David H. Martin Excavating, Inc. (“DHME”) obtained special exception approval from the Greene Township Zoning Hearing Board to expand a nonconforming use. The approval will allow DHME to expand its excavation business by approximately 9.5 acres. DHME was represented during before the Zoning Hearing Board by Salzmann Hughes, P.C. attorney Kurt E. Williams.

Samuel E. Wiser, Esq. recently wrote an article for the PA Borough Councils Association Newsletter, 2018 Issue No. 1, titled “Assessing Opportunities for Cooperation in 2018”. The article is attached.

February 12, 2018

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Zoning Hearing Board Appeal Quashed by Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court

August 18, 2017

Today, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court quashed an appeal of the City of Lebanon Zoning Hearing Board (the ZHB”) when the ZHB attempted to appeal a decision of the Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas that reversed a December 2016 decision of the ZHB. That December 2016 decision by the ZHB denied a zoning permit to Salzmann Hughes, PC client Pennsylvania Counseling Services (“PCS”). The denial of the permit prevented PCS from opening a Day Reporting Center (“DRC”) within the City’s Central Business District, which PCS plans to operate under contract from Lebanon County. The Trial Court reversed the ZHB and granted PCS’s appeal allowing the DRC to open. The ZHB subsequently appealed. Today, the Commonwealth Court quashed the ZHB’s appeal for lack of jurisdiction. In a related matter, on July 11, 2017, the Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas denied the City of Lebanon’s Petition to Intervene in the land use appeal. PCS was represe ...

Zoning Hearing Board Decision Reversed by Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas

May 18, 2017

On May 17, 2017, the Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas reversed a decision of the City of Lebanon Zoning Hearing Board (the “ZHB”) to uphold the denial of a zoning permit to Salzmann Hughes, PC client Pennsylvania Counseling Services (“PCS”). The denial of the permit prevented PCS from opening a Day Reporting Center (“DRC”) within the City’s Central Business District, which PCS plans to operate under contract from Lebanon County. The Court reversed the ZHB and granted PCS’s appeal allowing the DRC to open. PCS was represented before the ZHB and during the appeal by Salzmann Hughes, PC attorneys Kurt E. Williams, Esq. and Scott T. Wyland, Esq.

2017 Cumberland County Area Friends Scouting Breakfast

April 27, 2017

Today, Salzmann Hughes, PC attorney Kurt E. Williams served as a Table Host for the 2017 Cumberland County Area Friends of Scouting Breakfast. The event honored long-time Cumberland County businessman Robert Long of Daily Express, Inc. The breakfast supports the Boy Scouts of America through the local New Birth of Freedom Council.

Attorneys Joel Rimby and Kurt Williams to present PSATS seminar

April 25, 2017

Today, Salzmann Hughes, PC attorneys Joel Rimby and Kurt Williams presented a seminar at the 95th Annual Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors Educational Conference and Trade Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The seminar was entitled “Land Use and Zoning Law Update,” and informed attendees on current land use law in Pennsylvania, focusing on recent court decisions and recent statutory changes affecting land development

Cumberland County Appoints New Representative to CAT Board

January 13, 2017

Cumberland County Appoints New Representative to CAT Board