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The Borough of Ivyland 991 Pennsylvania Avenue Ivyland, PA 18974
OCTOBER 2023
THE LOUD SPEAKER Originally Broadcast by H. H. Eddowes | Ivyland, Pennsylvania
A Message From The Mayor...
LOUD SPEAKER
What a wonderful 150th Anniversary Celebration we had. Our big event on June 24th was truly outstanding and a great way for our residents and people in nearby communities to come together and enjoy the rich history and heritage of Ivyland Borough. We thank all who helped us put it together. And we’re not done yet! Our annual Bonfire and Hayride is coming on Saturday October 21st and Halloween in the borough is always a spooky good time. Plus visit the Fire Company for a Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Sunday December 3rd – and he comes back to visit Ivyland on Saturday December 9th. And don’t forget the lighting of luminaria on Christmas Eve Sunday December 24th. All of these events and traditions are what makes our little borough such a unique place. We look forward to having you be part of them and maybe making some new ones too! Enjoy.
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Publisher: Group G Marketing Partners, Ivyland, PA Editor: Geff Rapp | Writer & Editorial: Taylor Brady | Design: Group G Marketing Partners
– Mayor Anthony Judice ivylandmayor@ivylandborough.org Contact me to get on my borough information email list.
The original Loud Speaker, founded in 1925, was a local institution not only in Ivyland but in all of the surrounding areas. Much more than an advertising circular, the paper was filled with the wisdom and pithy humor of its editor, H. H. Eddowes. Ivyland and The Loud Speaker belonged together (and still do). Today we try to bring a little of that spirit back to the borough with an updated publication that has its roots in the past and its focus on the present. We hope you enjoy it.
Celebrating 150 Years of Ivyland
Borough Hall Info • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ivyland Borough Council Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Borough Hall, 991 Pennsylvania Ave. Borough information, including events, contact numbers, emails and meeting dates can be found online at ivylandborough.org.
Borough Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Thurs Nov 24, Fri Nov 25, Mon Dec 25, Mon Jan 1
Zoning Officer Hours: Matt Hallowell, Zoning Officer Tues/Thurs 10-11 a.m.
Special Ivyland Merchandise Stuck for holiday gift ideas? Give them a little bit of Ivyland! Check out this great Ivyland merchandise on our online store at ivyland150store.org. Here’s what we have for you: Ivyland 2023 Ornament (and some past years too) Ivyland 2024 Calendar featuring artwork by Ellen Hall Ivyland 100th Anniversary Book (reprint of the original) Ivyland 2023 Strawberry Festival Poster Note: While supplies last. Proceeds benefit the Ivyland Heritage Association. Scan Code Items can be picked up or delivered locally. Some items may be available for shipping at an additional cost. To Shop Online
Official Facebook Page for Ivyland Borough: facebook.com/ivylandpa
This past June 24th marked the 150th anniversary of the founding of Ivyland with a special borough-wide celebration. With over a year of planning by the Ivyland Heritage Association, borough and local volunteers, the highly anticipated day finally came. Packed with all sorts of events, entertainment, food and history - the day started out literally under a cloud of uncertainty. After nearly a month of droughtlike weather, days of heavy rain threatened. The morning started with gray skies and spritzing rain which eventually turned into a heavy downpour right at the noontime opening ceremony. Yet the crowds were not dissuaded and still people came to experience what Ivyland has to offer. Their optimism paid off as the skies soon cleared to an amazing sunny warm day of music, food, history and fun. With two music stage venues, multiple food trucks, a big tent featuring nearly a dozen local historical associations, antique bicycles and riders, antique and classic cars, a horse-drawn wagon tour through the neighborhood, local artists display, the Ivyland Country Store and a revival of the original Ivyland Strawberry Festival, it was a day literally for the history books. The celebration was culminated by an evening performance of the Warminster Symphony Orchestra. Many thanks go out to our sponsors, committee members, Borough Council, event participants, many hard-working volunteers and of course our residents and guests who made the Ivyland 150th Anniversary Celebration such a success. Here’s to many more to come!