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Topics getting the most attention in Lancaster County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Farmland preservation

Three more farms were permanently preserved in Salisbury, Penn, and Fulton Townships, but new applications dropped to just five this year versus a typical 20. Over 150 landowners are still on the waiting list.

15 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 28, 2026

HighEnvironment

Waste system capacity and recycling

Lancaster County recycles 51% of its waste — among the best in the nation — but the landfill has only about nine years of life left, prompting plans for expansion and a second transfer station in the northern part of the county.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 23, 2026