Manhattan and New Lenox Renew Boundary Agreement Through 2046

Village of Manhattan Board Meeting | February 17, 2026

Article Summary: Following a public hearing, the Manhattan Village Board approved a new intergovernmental jurisdictional boundary line agreement with the Village of New Lenox. The agreement, which replaces an expired contract, establishes planning boundaries between the two communities for the next 20 years.

Boundary Agreement Key Points:

• Duration: The new agreement is valid for 20 years, expiring in 2046.

• Changes: The boundary line remains largely similar to the previous agreement, with a slight alteration at the corner of Delaney Road and U.S. Route 52.

• Purpose: The agreement prevents border disputes and allows for long-term planning stability regarding future annexations.

The Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, officially renewed its long-standing planning partnership with the Village of New Lenox.

Prior to the regular meeting vote, the Board held a public hearing regarding the intergovernmental jurisdictional boundary line agreement. No members of the public offered comments or questions during the hearing.

Mayor Mike Adrieansen explained that the previous agreement had expired and that the new document would secure the planning boundaries between the municipalities for another two decades.

“These agreements are important for long-term planning and provide stability,” Adrieansen said.

The agreement delineates which unincorporated territories each village may annex in the future, effectively preventing jurisdiction disputes. Adrieansen noted that the line remains “similar to the previous line with the exception that it was altered slightly at the corner of Delaney and Route 52.”

The Board unanimously approved the resolution authorizing the agreement.