Borough Council
New Salem has an elected 7-member Borough Council which plays a central role in borough government. Council sets policy, enacts legislation, adopts budgets, controls expenditures, appoints advisory commissions and boards, and hires employees. Council members are elected to four-year terms, with either 3 or 4 members up for election every 2 years.
Council elects a president, vice-president, and president pro tem from its ranks. The president, in coordination with council, appoints council committees and chairpersons, who are responsible for overall policy implementation.
2026 Council Members
| Position | Member | |
|---|---|---|
| Council President | – | – |
| Council Vice President | William F. Baldauf | councilmember2@newsalemborough.com |
| President Pro-Tem | Peter E. Partridge | councilmember3@newsalemborough.com |
| Council Member | Joseph Shubert | councilmember6@newsalemborough.com |
| Council Member | Sue A. Becker | councilmember8@newsalemborough.com |
| Council Member | George K. Donavos | councilmember5@newsalemborough.com |
| Council Member | Michael Messinger | councilmember7@newsalemborough.com |
| Mayor | Robert Boulden | mayorbob@newsalemborough.com |
Meeting Information
Notice is hereby given the New Salem Borough Council has approved the dates for its Planning Commission and Workshop meetings in 2026. The Borough council meetings are public meetings and open to the public. The meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Borough’s Municipal Building at 80 North Water St., York New Salem, PA, beginning at 7:00 PM unless changed at the call of the Council President or for lack of business.
Notice is hereby given the New Salem Borough Council has approved the dates for its regular meetings in 2026. The Borough council meetings are public meetings and open to the public. The meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month (except January) at the Borough’s Municipal Building at 80 North Water St., York New Salem, PA, beginning at 7:00 PM. A second meeting is held on the second Tuesday of October to discuss the annual budget. All meetings will be held unless adjourned to meet at another time or at the call of the Council President.
- January 6, 2026 (Special Meeting)
- February 3, 2026
- February 25, 2026 (International Codes Committee)
- March 3, 2026
- April 7, 2026
- May 5, 2026
- June 2, 2026
- July 7, 2026
- August 4, 2026
- September 1, 2026
- October 6, 2026
- October 13, 2026 (Budget Meeting)
Next Meeting
Committees
Sidewalks
Chair: Joseph Shubert
Co-Chair: Sue Becker
Highways
Chair: Joseph Shubert
Co-Chair: George Donavos
Personnel / Admin
Chair William Baldauf
Co-Chair Peter Partridge
Police
Chair: George Donavos
Co-Chair: William Baldauf
Fire Company
Chair: Michael Messinger
Co-Chair: Joseph Shubert
Sewer
Chair: Peter Partridge
Co-Chair: William Baldauf
Building
Chair: Sue Becker
Co-Chair: Michael Messinger
Representatives
PA State Assoc. of Boroughs
Representative: Peter E. Partridge
Alternate: Michael Messinger
Local Government Advisory Committee
Representative: Sue Becker
Alternate: –
Stormwater Consortium
Representative: David Lipinski
Alternate: Joseph Shubert
York Adams Tax Bureau
Representative: William Baldauf
Alternate: George Donovas
Planning Commission
New Salem Borough has a five-member Planning Commission appointed by Borough Council for five-year staggered terms. The Commission meets as needed on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Municipal Building, 80 North Water Street.
| Position | Name | Term Expires | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Robert Yeater | Jan 4, 2027 | 4032 Robin Hood Drive, York PA 17408 |
| Member | Elwood Bahn, Jr. | Jan 8, 2029 | 105 S Main St, York New Salem, PA 17371 |
| Member | Vicki Rohrbaugh | Jan 3, 2028 | 4175 Robin Hood Drive, York PA 17408 |
| Member | Carl Barley | Jan 3, 2028 | 4161 Robin Hood Drive, York PA 17408 |
| Member | Tony Campisi | Jan 7, 2030 | 1122 Scarlet Dr., York PA 17408 |
| Secretary | Borough Secretary | — | — |
Zoning Board
New Salem has a 3-member Zoning Hearing Board appointed by Borough Council for 3-year staggered terms. They meet as needed on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Building, 80 North Water Street.
Chair: Selected by the members from among themselves when they meet
| Position | Name | Term Expires | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Keith Martin | Jan 8, 2029 | 4030 Sherwood Drive, York PA 17408 |
| Member | Marlin Barshinger | Jan 4, 2027 | 293 N. Main Street, York PA 17408 |
| Member | Courtney Campisi | Jan 3, 2028 | 1122 Scarlet Dr., York PA 17408 |
| Alternate | Tobin OConnor | Jan 3, 2028 | 122 South Main Street, York PA 17408 |
| Solicitor | Sparler & Anstine – John Elliott | — | 117 E Market St., York, PA 17401 |
Note: Planning Commission Members who are not also council members, and Zoning Hearing Board members, are entitled to compensation at $60 per meeting.
Zoning Map
Fee Schedule
