Larry Alexander

When: East Cocalico Board of Supervisors meeting, Dec. 18. What happened: Supervisors approved the 2025-26 budget with a 0.25-mill tax increase, making the township's millage rate 2.363 mills.

When: Ephrata Borough Council biennial reorganization meeting, Jan. 5.

When: East Cocalico Township Board of Supervisors reorganization meeting. What happened: There will be one notable change in the lineup of officers for the 2026 board.

What : East Cocalico Twp. supervisors meeting, March 19. What happened : Despite the fact that deficits exceed revenue, supervisors approved the 2026 fee schedule for the township's swimming pool with modest increases.

When: East Cocalico Township Board of Supervisors meeting, April 2. What happened: Supervisors discuss data centers, take a proactive approach.

When : Ephrata Borough Council meeting, April 6. What happened: Discussion focused yet again on the impending start of the computerized parking kiosks in the downtown.

When: Ephrata Borough Council meeting, April 13. What happened: With an eye on changing weather patterns, Ephrata Borough Council voted to

When : East Cocalico Township Board of Supervisors meeting, April 16. What happened: For this season's swim meets, supervisors agreed to split the $1,600 lifeguard costs 50-50 with the East Cocalico Swim Team.

Paid parking will return to downtown Ephrata on May 1, just a few years after a failed attempt to install new meters, with new software that borough officials hope drivers

When : East Cocalico Board of Supervisors meeting, May 7. What happened: Emergency services and encouraging volunteerism through possible