Charles Stangor 
According to the Gettysburg Times, The Red Cross has a severe shortage of Type 0 blood. Individuals of all blod types – especially type O – are asked to make an appointment to donate blood. Or you may attend one of the blood drives listed here. Visit Red-CrossBlood.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Gettysburg Borough Planning Commission is reviewing its sidewalk ordinance this year. The ordinance considers how property owners must maintain their sidewalks. The borough is looking for comments and ideas from property holders. You can see the current sidewalk ordinance here. Enter your ideas on the online map of the borough. Contact Becky LaBarre for more
The Gettysburg Borough Council consists of 7 members who serve a term of four years. Two members are elected from each of the 3 wards in staggered years. The seventh member is elected at large, by all three wards. The Mayor is elected at large for a 4-year term. Two seats need to be