This Week in Harrisburg:
Monday, Dec. 7
School Board Reorganization Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
District Administrative Offices, 1601 State St.
The school board has more new faces than old ones, and the reorganization comes on the heels of the surprise resignation of the former board president, Jennifer Smallwood. The board will formally accept Smallwood’s resignation at its regular meeting immediately following the reorganization.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Giant Tree-Lighting Ceremony, noon
City Hall Atrium, 10 N. 2nd St.
Postponed from last Friday, the city plans to officially light the Christmas tree in the city hall atrium this Tuesday. The 26-foot artificial tree was donated by Giant Food Stores. Come for the announcement of the judges’ picks at the holiday parade. Stay for the Christmas carols sung by the Mayor Papenfuse-led city hall chorus.
1st 2016 Budget Hearing, 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 10 N. 2nd St.
The first of two hearings this week on the mayor’s proposed 2016 budget. This budget is a big deal, for several reasons. It includes $3 million in new taxes. It proposes 36 new hires, about half of them in a new “neighborhood services” division funded by city trash bills. And it ramps up the city’s commitment to providing in-house sanitation – along with the hires, it includes plans to purchase new equipment and bring commercial customers back to the city from private haulers.
Wednesday, Dec. 9
Riverfront Replanting Project, 9 a.m.
Riverfront Park between Radnor and Schuylkill
Wednesday marks the start of a tree replanting project along Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park. Volunteers are welcome. To sign up, email city arborist Erik Josephson at EKJosephson@cityofhbg.com.
2nd 2016 Budget Hearing, 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 10 N. 2nd St.
The second of two hearings this week on the 2016 budget. See above.
Thursday, Dec. 10
Final Workshop, BeHBG Comprehensive Plan, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Capitol View Commerce Center, 1000 N. Cameron St.
A series of public workshops will complete the first phase of the city’s comprehensive planning process. The plan presents a vision of the future to guide investment and development in the city for years to come. On-site parking is available and refreshments will be provided. To see the day’s full schedule, click here.
