Borough Council has its monthly committee meeting tonight at 6 PM!
For anyone interested in seeing what’s on tonight’s agenda, you can find it here:
https://eastpetersburgborough.org/document/committee-agendas-october-22nd-2026/
Author: mayor
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September 2026 Police Activity Report
I wanted to share a look at police activity here in East Petersburg during the month of September, using the monthly statistics provided by the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department.
During September, our borough had 177 calls for service, with 103 police reports generated and 10 criminal arrests.
On the traffic side, officers conducted 17 traffic stops, issuing 15 citations and 2 warnings. There were also 5 reportable vehicle crashes investigated during the month.
The department also reported 25 patrol checks and 2 targeted traffic enforcement details in East Petersburg.
These numbers are specific to East Petersburg Borough and do not include activity from the other municipalities served by Northern Regional.
I think it’s important for residents to be able to see what’s happening right here in our borough, and I’d like to make sharing these numbers a regular monthly update.
~ Mayor Duffy
Source: Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department – September 2026 Monthly Statistics
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1st Hometown Horsepower Car Show
What a day! Huge thank you to everyone who came out to Hometown Horsepower today! I got the chance to speak with so many of you, and I truly appreciate everyone who came out to support our first car show and, most importantly, the Creamer Family AML Fund.
This show would not have been possible without the businesses and organizations that stepped up to support it. A huge thank you to Wayne’s Towing & Recovery, Shop 51, Bad Dads Garage, Lancaster Kia, Schwanger Bros., Simply Greek, Lucas Tool Sales, Classic Shine, Lancaster Nissan, Orion Pet Grooming, Fulton Bank, and the East Petersburg Events Committee.
Each of these businesses and organizations contributed to the show in different ways, and we truly could not have done it without them. Please remember the names that support events like this and support them whenever you can.
And I can officially say Hometown Horsepower will be back next year! If you missed us this year, be sure to follow the Hometown Horsepower page so you don’t miss what we have planned for 2027.
I also had the privilege of choosing one of today’s awards. With a lot of great cars to choose from, this BMW was my pick. Congratulations to the owner, and thank you for bringing it out!
Most of all, thank you to everyone who helped make our first year a success. I’m already looking forward to doing it again next year!
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Remembering Dave Husser
This week, East Petersburg lost someone who truly cared about his community.
Dave was the kind of person who didn’t just live in a community, he got involved in it. He gave his time to the East Petersburg-Landisville Lions Club and the East Petersburg Day Events Committee. He showed up, helped out, and truly cared about the people around him.
Several years ago, while talking about his work with the Lions Club, Dave summed up the way he looked at life pretty simply:
“Life’s about giving, not getting.”
I think that says a lot about who Dave was.
Small communities like ours depend on people who are willing to give their time, lend a hand, and get involved without expecting anything in return. Dave was one of those people.
I was fortunate enough to know Dave personally, and I’ll certainly miss the conversations, the laughs, and running into him around town. But as Mayor, I’m especially thankful for the time and effort Dave gave to East Petersburg and the example he set for the rest of us.
My thoughts and prayers are with Nancy, his children, grandchildren, family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
East Petersburg is a better community because Dave Husser was part of it.
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Another East Petersburg Days is in the books!
A huge thank you to the East Petersburg Events Committee and all of the volunteers who put so much time, hard work, and dedication into making the weekend possible. I was also grateful to be invited out Friday evening to say a few words and have the opportunity to personally recognize the people behind such a great community tradition.
Thank you as well to the East Petersburg-Landisville Lions Club for organizing the parade and continuing another great East Petersburg tradition.
Thank you to everyone who helped make East Petersburg Days 2026 possible!
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25 years ago today, America changed forever.
September 11, 2001 started like any other day. Americans went to work, boarded airplanes, took their kids to school and went about their morning. By the end of that day, thousands of innocent lives had been taken in a brutal act of terrorism, and countless families would never be the same.
Today we remember those who died at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, along with the passengers and crews aboard the hijacked planes. We remember the courage of the passengers and crew of Flight 93, whose actions helped prevent even greater loss of life. And we remember the families who have carried that loss for the last 25 years.
We also remember the firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, military members and ordinary people who stepped up when others needed them most. Many ran toward danger to help people they had never met.
But when I think about September 11, I also think about what happened afterward.
People came together. Flags were everywhere. Churches were full. Neighbors checked on each other. Strangers helped strangers. We prayed together, supported our first responders and military, and remembered that we were all Americans.
25 years later, I think that part is worth remembering too.
Here at home, I am thankful for the firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, dispatchers and all of our local first responders who continue to answer the call when our community needs them.
John 15:13 says:
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
Today, take a moment to remember those we lost, pray for the families who still carry that loss, and remember the courage and unity we saw in the days that followed.
May we never forget September 11, 2001.
God bless East Petersburg, and God bless the United States of America.
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One Year Later: Remembering Charlie Kirk.
A year ago today , Charlie Kirk was assassinated.
No matter where you stand politically, what happened that day was evil. A husband, father, friend, and man of faith was taken from this world because violence was chosen over disagreement.
Charlie was never afraid to say what he believed. He encouraged people to get involved, ask questions, stand up for their convictions, and not be afraid to have difficult conversations. You didn’t have to agree with Charlie on everything to recognize the impact he had on a lot of people.
A year later, I think one of the most important things we can take from his life and his death is that disagreement should never turn into hatred. We have to find our way back to being able to disagree without seeing each other as enemies.
Today I’m remembering Charlie, praying for his family and friends, and praying for our country and I invite you to do the same.
May his memory live on and his legacy never be forgotten.
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Welcome to the Digital Office of the Mayor
I created this website to give East Petersburg residents another simple way to stay connected, learn more about what I can help with, and reach me directly.
This is not an official Borough website, and it does not replace the Borough’s official notices, agendas, minutes, records, or announcements. It is a place for me to share community updates, recognize people doing good work, explain local issues in plain language, and communicate directly with residents.
Thank you for stopping by. I hope this Digital Office helps make local government feel a little more personal, understandable, and accessible.
