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🌱 Which big 2026 decisions did Gettysburg Borough Council lock in this week?
Also check out Battle of the Bulge Anniversary Walking Tour of Gettysburg National Cemetery on the Gettysburg Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Which big 2026 decisions did Gettysburg Borough Council lock in this week?
- How did a single Met-Ed pole upend Gettysburg’s stormwater plans?
- Meet the Civil War dog still standing guard at Gettysburg
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Gettysburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; windy, cold, with a high of 33 and low of 24 degrees.
- Friday: Turning cloudy; cold, temps: high: 36, low: 27.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gettysburg Borough announces meeting dates, legislative agenda, and committee appointments (gettysburgconnection.org) — Gettysburg Borough Council has set a January 12 public hearing on transferring a liquor license to 29 North Washington Street, giving residents a chance to weigh in on neighborhood impacts. Council also adopted a 2026 legislative agenda on sidewalks, development rules, and historic district standards, made key board and authority appointments, and released the full 2026 meeting schedule so residents can plan to attend. 
Find out what's happening in Gettysburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Met-Ed pole rammed through new Gettysburg stormwater pipe prompts demands for full replacement (gettysburgconnection.org) — A Met-Ed crew drove a utility pole through a new stormwater pipe on North Washington Street in Gettysburg, prompting borough officials to demand full pipe replacement and road restoration. The Storm Water Authority also reviewed finances, delinquent fees, and progress on projects like Brehn Alley and Lincoln Avenue, and noted a recent infrastructure-focused visit from U.S. Senator Dave McCormick.
• The Best Girl at Gettysburg (pjmedia.com) — Gettysburg readers can revisit a unique piece of local battlefield lore in the story of Sallie Ann Jarrett, the beloved dog who served with the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry and is memorialized on a monument at Gettysburg. The article traces her role in major Civil War battles, her loyalty to wounded soldiers, and how veterans later honored her with a statue you can still visit today.
📸 Around Gettysburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gettysburg
- Battle of the Bulge Anniversary Walking Tour of Gettysburg National Cemetery
Eisenhower National Park , 1195 Baltimore Pike , Gettysburg
3:00 pm - 6th Grade Concert
Gettysburg Area Middle School , 37 Lefever Street , Gettysburg
7:00 pm - 4th & 5th Grade Chorus Concert
Gettysburg Area Middle School , 37 Lefever Street , Gettysburg
6:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Illuminate: Hope for Brighter Tomorrows
The Lodges at Gettysburg , 685 Camp Gettysburg Rd , Gettysburg
5:00 pm - Rudolph Cutting Board
Carroll Valley Library , 5685 Fairfield Rd , Fairfield
6:30 pm - A Timeless Christmas Tale
Cross Keys Fellowship , 785 Berlin Rd , New Oxford
7:00 pm - 7th & 8th Grade Concert
Gettysburg Area Middle School , 37 Lefever Street , Gettysburg
7:00 pm - Craft-Tea Afternoons
Littlestown Library , 232 N Queen St , Littlestown
3:00 pm - Christmas Decorating Class (Brookmere Winery)
Brookmere Winery , 2 Lincoln Way E , New Oxford
6:00 pm - Unwind into the weekend with Jake Mach at the McSherrystown Moose
534 South St , McSherrystown
11:00 pm - Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Strawberry Hill Foundation , 1537 Mt Hope Rd , Fairfield
9:00 am - Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom — Strawberry Hill
Strawberry Hill Foundation , 1537 Mt Hope Rd , Fairfield
9:00 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!… (Nextdoor ) - Does anyone know what is being built on Ridge Rd, in Hanover?
Judging by the amount of pipes and ground that is being moved, it looks like it is something large. (Nextdoor Bonneauville Borough)
- Gettysburg College posted a job opening for Part-Time Housekeeper (Majestic Theater) in Gettysburg. Apply here.
- Mike Ball - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Life/Health Insurance Position - State Farm Agent Team Member in Gettysburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gettysburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Oxford
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