tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post6089587556749351373..comments2023-07-09T04:51:26.464-04:00Comments on Chronicling Elizabethtown: What changes do you want to see in Elizabethtown?Jeff McCloudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15037934095045982855noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-44028072089984338712013-12-26T06:12:21.216-05:002013-12-26T06:12:21.216-05:00Thanks, Jeff.Thanks, Jeff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-24730131893540115232013-12-25T21:41:41.926-05:002013-12-25T21:41:41.926-05:00Your comment about historic preservation is a good...Your comment about historic preservation is a good one and something that, at the very least, we can discuss and explore. I think there might be more to it than just adopting an ordinance.<br /><br />I don't know what you mean by "a drive to modernize the borough." The downtown has small shops, and I don't think we'll ever get away from a "small town feel" -- especially downtown.<br /><br />Traffic is always an issue, and we haven't found a silver-bullet solution. We are working on some things that could potentially alleviate the problem, but it's not like they can happen overnight. Rest assured, though, that Borough Council is trying to find good solutions for traffic. I will pass your information about enforcement to the appropriate people so at least they are aware that there are some feelings about disobeying speed limits and whatnot.Jeff McCloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15037934095045982855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-82984922903937702262013-12-25T20:39:56.765-05:002013-12-25T20:39:56.765-05:00How about historic preservation? There are not bo...How about historic preservation? There are not borough codes to ensure rehabs retain the building's original exterior design. Covering brick homes with vinyl siding is ridiculous and detracts from the beauty of the old buildings in E-town. Plus, why is there such a drive to modernize the borough? What's wrong with retaining small shops, historic streets/buildings, and keep a small town feel? Mt Joy, while larger, does this quite well. You should look at them for a model. Furthermore, the traffic through town is unbearable and is only getting worse. Plus, nearly no one obeys the posted speed limits, trucks fly through hitting their "jake brakes", motorcycles scream down market with open exhausts...all the while the borough police do nothing to at least decrease it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-89291512070009004182012-12-16T10:17:37.483-05:002012-12-16T10:17:37.483-05:00Anonymous
1. Police Log on the Boro's website...Anonymous<br /><br />1. Police Log on the Boro's website or FB that is up-dated daily or at least weekly to keep residents informed of criminal and police activities.<br /><br />2. Build the MT-Joy street bridge for the good of the entire boro.<br /><br />Jeff, Thanks for your time in keeping us informed as much as you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-7706812768198378122012-12-12T16:59:01.361-05:002012-12-12T16:59:01.361-05:00how about some where where kids could go.. like a ...how about some where where kids could go.. like a place with video games, pinball, things of that nature. a little cafe that they could afford to buy the food. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-32665121214402571732012-12-08T23:20:11.950-05:002012-12-08T23:20:11.950-05:00Thank you for the kind words, Anna. You are correc...Thank you for the kind words, Anna. You are correct -- the borough took over responsibility for the parade this year. We made the changes to help improve traffic flow to get around the parade and the parade itself. Overall, I thought it was great. I've already passed along your comments to the borough staff, who deserve the credit for pulling off another great parade.Jeff McCloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15037934095045982855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-43619674649081049552012-12-08T22:19:41.638-05:002012-12-08T22:19:41.638-05:00I attended the Elizabethtown parade this evening w...I attended the Elizabethtown parade this evening with my children and grandchildren. What a wonderful turnout. I think this was one of the biggest parades I have seen in a long time. I also was inpressed with the changes in where they started and ended and having it on Saturday. I thought it was much better this way. So glad to see such a big turnout. I think I had read somewere that the borough took over the event this year. If they did they did a "GREAT" job and hope next year is just as good. What a wonderful evening watching all the children seeing Santa arrive!!Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-61123177239186408602012-12-01T06:44:36.530-05:002012-12-01T06:44:36.530-05:00I agree with Anna. The "problem" is Mars...I agree with Anna. The "problem" is Mars and White Oak Mills are smack in the center of the area, and they have a significant amount of truck traffic. That's a good problem to have since they pay taxes. Elizabethtown is lucky to have large industrial property owners -- not all boroughs do. Jeff McCloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15037934095045982855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-78657829124095421562012-11-29T18:58:43.297-05:002012-11-29T18:58:43.297-05:00Robert I understand that can be a nuisance but eve...Robert I understand that can be a nuisance but even if they were rerouted you would still have the same problem because it seems to be the only way to do that would be through residential areas and they would not like it either if anything it would be worse. I also think we should be glad we have all these businesses in our town. They bring employment and also pay a good bit in taxes to help improve the town. I also know that a lot of the businesses you mention also do a lot for the community. I was personally involved with a fundraiser for children and each one of the business you mentioned help out. I was amazed at how many businesses donated for the event. As to the motorcycles I understand how you feel about that because where I live is close to the legion and when they leave there and go up Hanover Street they like to fly up the street and rev up the motorcycle and it has woken me and grandchildren up late at night. Not to mention I personally do not like motorcycles because I feel they are dangerous. I wish there was an answer to your concerns but I just don’t see it. I also love Elizabethtown and think it is one of the greatest towns in Pa to live in and raise your children. As to changes In Elizabethtown I think that we need more people to get involved so that they know what we want. I really think we need to have some town meetings so that we can hear what the people want. I would love to see how important it is to the community.Anna Careynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-46319499384023746522012-11-27T11:21:28.858-05:002012-11-27T11:21:28.858-05:00Trucks, Trucks, Trucks, Trucks and Motorcycles. Th...Trucks, Trucks, Trucks, Trucks and Motorcycles. The hatchery, white oak, mars, the only thing I hear when sitting in the square is trucks and the occasional motorcycle with no muffler.<br /><br />Banning trucks from the square and giving them an alternate route would be my suggestion.Robert Yerkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01368376441676411135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-66357960589259353612012-11-23T09:12:19.410-05:002012-11-23T09:12:19.410-05:00Thanks, Anna. Those are some great ideas. This pas...Thanks, Anna. Those are some great ideas. This past summer was the first that I had the chance to do the downtown lunch series because I'd been working in Harrisburg and Lancaster. It would be great to have some other kind of event that would get people downtown in the evenings. Second Friday is doing that, but maybe there would be something else.Jeff McCloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15037934095045982855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-24618010135601388212012-11-23T00:50:20.313-05:002012-11-23T00:50:20.313-05:00Jeff I think the Library is a great place. I think...Jeff I think the Library is a great place. I think that would also get more people downtown. I often wonder how many people even know anymore what is downtown. One event that I love to take my Grandchildren to is on New years eve. I like to walk them through downtown so they know what is there and get to know the town. There are so many things going on that day and we all enjoy it and we often see freinds there that we may have not seen all year. I like that it is early so they can go out and enjoy it. They look forward to that every year. I also think the lunch series during the summer is good also but so many parents work during the afternoon and can not go. I would love to see them mix it up and do dinners in the evenings so more parents could go. I know both my grandchildrens parents work and they could not take there children however I was able to. My son has wished he was able to go and I have heard several people say it would be nice if once in awhile it was done in the evening so they could go. Even if maybe it was not a dinner maybe some kind of ice cream event. I love this town and would love to see more social events for everyone to be able to go.Anna Careynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-24363224563403028942012-11-22T07:28:08.807-05:002012-11-22T07:28:08.807-05:00Thanks, Anna. That's not a bad idea about havi...Thanks, Anna. That's not a bad idea about having a meeting. To Dan's point above, what's your reaction to the library's already being a community place?Jeff McCloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15037934095045982855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-90614326642894849252012-11-22T01:34:09.080-05:002012-11-22T01:34:09.080-05:00Maybe hold a town meeting that everyone could come...Maybe hold a town meeting that everyone could come and talk about it. This way you could get some input what people would like to see. I also think a community place would be good. Anna Careynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-33036853334048168732012-11-19T15:46:13.121-05:002012-11-19T15:46:13.121-05:00Excellent point!Excellent point!Jeff McCloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15037934095045982855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-77525612838943277622012-11-19T15:39:32.856-05:002012-11-19T15:39:32.856-05:00Isn't the Elizabethtown Public Library such a ...Isn't the Elizabethtown Public Library such a space?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11708395089644148625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643059131542878847.post-16606177193345891072012-11-19T15:27:28.607-05:002012-11-19T15:27:28.607-05:00NOTE: A community member whom I know emailed me to...NOTE: A community member whom I know emailed me to say he was having trouble posting a comment and sent along his comment. I am posting it here on his behalf. -- JEFF<br /><br /><br />Elizabethtown needs a community place that is independent of any single business. This would most likely be a community space/center located in the downtown. It would be a place where people are free to come and go, sit a while, meet friends, and (perhaps) go to another destination downtown. The space would not be event driven; rather just a space encouraging free and casual movement. Etown-ers would just pop in and out and meet others both by design and by serendipity.Jeff McCloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15037934095045982855noreply@blogger.com