IVY L
D BORO AN
H UG
Check out more photos and our 150th Celebration video at ivyland150th.org
1873
Bu
cks
C o u n t y,
PA
NO. 691
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.
THE
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!
COMMUNITY
NO. 691
OCTOBER 2023
NOTICES & EVENTS
NO. 691
A Great Run – the Annual Ivyland 5K
Events
August 19th
The Ivyland 5K was extra special this year as it comes during the borough’s milestone 150th anniversary. Run organizer Jon Severn notes “It's an honor to be a long-standing tradition and we were thrilled to commemorate Ivyland's 150th on our shirts.” The race, a scenic 3.1 mile course through the streets of Ivyland Borough and the surrounding area, started at Gough and Twining Ave. and eventually finished by Ivyland Commons park. The weather was beautiful and drew a great crowd of nearly 300 runners! Mattew Sander (16:23) was the overall winner and Molly Thomas (20:24) was the top female. Homegrown talent T.J. Zwall was 3rd overall in 16:53. Ivyland runners dominated again this year. Vitaly Belotserkovsky and Todd Coulson came 1st and 2nd in their bracket and Henry Colby, Lisa Rementer, Zeffi Angelikas also made the podium. We hear every year how much people love running in Ivyland and the pancake breakfast is legendary (and the prizes of pies and baked goods, too). A big thanks goes to everyone at the Ivyland Fire Company, the Ivyland Presbyterian Church, the crew at Finisher Fitness, all the race sponsors and the whole borough for supporting local running again this year. Mark your calendar for August 17th, 2024 for next year's race!
Hayride & Bonfire Sat. Oct. 21st 7-10 p.m. Ivyland Commons
Fire Prevention Night Sat. Oct. 21st 7-9 p.m. Ivyland Fire Company
Pancake Breakfast with Santa
Sat. Dec. 9th Check Facebook or website for times
When it rains… where does it go?
Ivyland Heritage Association Get Your Ivyland 2023 Ornament
For over a decade an annual Ivyland Holiday Ornament has become a tradition in our community. This year's ornament appropriately commemorates our borough’s 150th anniversary.
The cost is $12 per ornament and proceeds benefit the nonprofit Ivyland Heritage Association. You can pick up the 2023 edition (and some past years too) at the borough office during regular hours or place an order online at ivyland150store.com
Community Cornerstones • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ivyland Fire Company Fire Prevention Education & Open House
We invite you to join us at our Annual Fire Prevention Education and Open House on October 21st, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This year’s theme is, “Cooking safety starts with you, pay attention to fire prevention.” We’ll educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make, kitchen fires, and what to do when you hear and see them. There will be prizes for the children and lifesaving education for all ages. We look forward to seeing you!
Scan Code To Learn More Visit ivylandfireco.org for more details.
Ivyland Presbyterian Church Friday Night Fun For Kids!
Friday, October 20th 2024, 6-8 p.m. Come with a costume and we'll have a parade (and maybe get some candy)! Then we'll have dinner and lesson and games and fun! All kids are welcome. All helpers have clearances. Bring your kids, your grandkids, your nieces and nephews! You can stay if you want! All are welcome!
Annual Clothing Drive
We'll take it all - well, most of your stuff, anyway. No electronics, but books, clothing, shoes, luggage, housewares, even bikes can be donated to our drive. All bagged items should be at the church (Dubois Ave. side) on or before Thursday, October 19th by noon. Thanks! ivylandpresbyterian.org
Election Day
Tuesday Nov. 7th 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Ivyland Presbyterian Church
Santa Visits Ivyland
Sun. Dec 3rd 8 a.m. - Noon Ivyland Fire Company
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
OCTOBER 2023
Coin Drop Fundraiser Fri. Nov. 24th 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bristol & Jacksonville Roads
Light Your Luminaria Sun. Dec. 24th at dusk Borough-wide
Borough Biz Bites
Be Stormwater Smart!
Yard Waste Bin Coming
When we get those heavy storms, do you ever wonder where all the water ends up? Well in many cases it ends up in the streams and waterways of our surrounding communities and with it comes the pollutants from our streets and properties too. So scan the code below and check out this information from the PA Dept of Environmental Protection on what you can do to help minimize the impacts. The more you know the more you can be stormwater smart.
The fall waste dumpster at the Fire House should arrive sometime before mid November. The weather and amount of leaves down determines its arrival so keep an eye out. Remember, it is for disposal of organic yard waste only and no bags please.
Street Drain and Pipes Please try to keep leaves and debris out of the storm pipes and drains in front of your property. Be a good neighbor to all and keep those openings leaf-free. It takes just a minute or two with a rake but keeps down harmful erosion and avoids road flooding. Thank you! Scan Code To Learn More
Welcome Officer Cole
Those Navy Houses Many of you ask what is going on with the boarded-up former Navy houses along Jacksonville Road. Be assured, the Borough is working diligently to secure grants to fund their removal and create open park space.
An AV Upgrade Borough Council has approved upgrading the audio and video system used to broadcast the monthly borough council meetings. So stay tuned for a better at-home experience – or feel free to attend in person every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in Borough Hall.
The Ivyland Police recently expanded with the addition of new part-time officer, Michael Cole. Officer Cole is a resident of Warminster and a graduate of the Municipal Police Academy at Montgomery County Community College in 2010. He’s worked part time at the Rockledge Borough and Franconia Township Police Departments and currently serves the Villanova University Police Department as a Patrol Sergeant. He has received several Distinguished Unit Citations and Certificates of Merit awards from Villanova and Rockledge. Be sure to give him a friendly wave and a “welcome” when you see him on duty.
COMMUNITY
NO. 691
OCTOBER 2023
NOTICES & EVENTS
NO. 691
A Great Run – the Annual Ivyland 5K
Events
August 19th
The Ivyland 5K was extra special this year as it comes during the borough’s milestone 150th anniversary. Run organizer Jon Severn notes “It's an honor to be a long-standing tradition and we were thrilled to commemorate Ivyland's 150th on our shirts.” The race, a scenic 3.1 mile course through the streets of Ivyland Borough and the surrounding area, started at Gough and Twining Ave. and eventually finished by Ivyland Commons park. The weather was beautiful and drew a great crowd of nearly 300 runners! Mattew Sander (16:23) was the overall winner and Molly Thomas (20:24) was the top female. Homegrown talent T.J. Zwall was 3rd overall in 16:53. Ivyland runners dominated again this year. Vitaly Belotserkovsky and Todd Coulson came 1st and 2nd in their bracket and Henry Colby, Lisa Rementer, Zeffi Angelikas also made the podium. We hear every year how much people love running in Ivyland and the pancake breakfast is legendary (and the prizes of pies and baked goods, too). A big thanks goes to everyone at the Ivyland Fire Company, the Ivyland Presbyterian Church, the crew at Finisher Fitness, all the race sponsors and the whole borough for supporting local running again this year. Mark your calendar for August 17th, 2024 for next year's race!
Hayride & Bonfire Sat. Oct. 21st 7-10 p.m. Ivyland Commons
Fire Prevention Night Sat. Oct. 21st 7-9 p.m. Ivyland Fire Company
Pancake Breakfast with Santa
Sat. Dec. 9th Check Facebook or website for times
When it rains… where does it go?
Ivyland Heritage Association Get Your Ivyland 2023 Ornament
For over a decade an annual Ivyland Holiday Ornament has become a tradition in our community. This year's ornament appropriately commemorates our borough’s 150th anniversary.
The cost is $12 per ornament and proceeds benefit the nonprofit Ivyland Heritage Association. You can pick up the 2023 edition (and some past years too) at the borough office during regular hours or place an order online at ivyland150store.com
Community Cornerstones • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ivyland Fire Company Fire Prevention Education & Open House
We invite you to join us at our Annual Fire Prevention Education and Open House on October 21st, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This year’s theme is, “Cooking safety starts with you, pay attention to fire prevention.” We’ll educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make, kitchen fires, and what to do when you hear and see them. There will be prizes for the children and lifesaving education for all ages. We look forward to seeing you!
Scan Code To Learn More Visit ivylandfireco.org for more details.
Ivyland Presbyterian Church Friday Night Fun For Kids!
Friday, October 20th 2024, 6-8 p.m. Come with a costume and we'll have a parade (and maybe get some candy)! Then we'll have dinner and lesson and games and fun! All kids are welcome. All helpers have clearances. Bring your kids, your grandkids, your nieces and nephews! You can stay if you want! All are welcome!
Annual Clothing Drive
We'll take it all - well, most of your stuff, anyway. No electronics, but books, clothing, shoes, luggage, housewares, even bikes can be donated to our drive. All bagged items should be at the church (Dubois Ave. side) on or before Thursday, October 19th by noon. Thanks! ivylandpresbyterian.org
Election Day
Tuesday Nov. 7th 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Ivyland Presbyterian Church
Santa Visits Ivyland
Sun. Dec 3rd 8 a.m. - Noon Ivyland Fire Company
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
OCTOBER 2023
Coin Drop Fundraiser Fri. Nov. 24th 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bristol & Jacksonville Roads
Light Your Luminaria Sun. Dec. 24th at dusk Borough-wide
Borough Biz Bites
Be Stormwater Smart!
Yard Waste Bin Coming
When we get those heavy storms, do you ever wonder where all the water ends up? Well in many cases it ends up in the streams and waterways of our surrounding communities and with it comes the pollutants from our streets and properties too. So scan the code below and check out this information from the PA Dept of Environmental Protection on what you can do to help minimize the impacts. The more you know the more you can be stormwater smart.
The fall waste dumpster at the Fire House should arrive sometime before mid November. The weather and amount of leaves down determines its arrival so keep an eye out. Remember, it is for disposal of organic yard waste only and no bags please.
Street Drain and Pipes Please try to keep leaves and debris out of the storm pipes and drains in front of your property. Be a good neighbor to all and keep those openings leaf-free. It takes just a minute or two with a rake but keeps down harmful erosion and avoids road flooding. Thank you! Scan Code To Learn More
Welcome Officer Cole
Those Navy Houses Many of you ask what is going on with the boarded-up former Navy houses along Jacksonville Road. Be assured, the Borough is working diligently to secure grants to fund their removal and create open park space.
An AV Upgrade Borough Council has approved upgrading the audio and video system used to broadcast the monthly borough council meetings. So stay tuned for a better at-home experience – or feel free to attend in person every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in Borough Hall.
The Ivyland Police recently expanded with the addition of new part-time officer, Michael Cole. Officer Cole is a resident of Warminster and a graduate of the Municipal Police Academy at Montgomery County Community College in 2010. He’s worked part time at the Rockledge Borough and Franconia Township Police Departments and currently serves the Villanova University Police Department as a Patrol Sergeant. He has received several Distinguished Unit Citations and Certificates of Merit awards from Villanova and Rockledge. Be sure to give him a friendly wave and a “welcome” when you see him on duty.
IVY L
D BORO AN
H UG
Check out more photos and our 150th Celebration video at ivyland150th.org
1873
Bu
cks
C o u n t y,
PA
NO. 691
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.
THE
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!
COMMUNITY
NO. 691
OCTOBER 2023
NOTICES & EVENTS
NO. 691
A Great Run – the Annual Ivyland 5K
Events
August 19th
The Ivyland 5K was extra special this year as it comes during the borough’s milestone 150th anniversary. Run organizer Jon Severn notes “It's an honor to be a long-standing tradition and we were thrilled to commemorate Ivyland's 150th on our shirts.” The race, a scenic 3.1 mile course through the streets of Ivyland Borough and the surrounding area, started at Gough and Twining Ave. and eventually finished by Ivyland Commons park. The weather was beautiful and drew a great crowd of nearly 300 runners! Mattew Sander (16:23) was the overall winner and Molly Thomas (20:24) was the top female. Homegrown talent T.J. Zwall was 3rd overall in 16:53. Ivyland runners dominated again this year. Vitaly Belotserkovsky and Todd Coulson came 1st and 2nd in their bracket and Henry Colby, Lisa Rementer, Zeffi Angelikas also made the podium. We hear every year how much people love running in Ivyland and the pancake breakfast is legendary (and the prizes of pies and baked goods, too). A big thanks goes to everyone at the Ivyland Fire Company, the Ivyland Presbyterian Church, the crew at Finisher Fitness, all the race sponsors and the whole borough for supporting local running again this year. Mark your calendar for August 17th, 2024 for next year's race!
Hayride & Bonfire Sat. Oct. 21st 7-10 p.m. Ivyland Commons
Fire Prevention Night Sat. Oct. 21st 7-9 p.m. Ivyland Fire Company
Pancake Breakfast with Santa
Sat. Dec. 9th Check Facebook or website for times
When it rains… where does it go?
Ivyland Heritage Association Get Your Ivyland 2023 Ornament
For over a decade an annual Ivyland Holiday Ornament has become a tradition in our community. This year's ornament appropriately commemorates our borough’s 150th anniversary.
The cost is $12 per ornament and proceeds benefit the nonprofit Ivyland Heritage Association. You can pick up the 2023 edition (and some past years too) at the borough office during regular hours or place an order online at ivyland150store.com
Community Cornerstones • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ivyland Fire Company Fire Prevention Education & Open House
We invite you to join us at our Annual Fire Prevention Education and Open House on October 21st, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This year’s theme is, “Cooking safety starts with you, pay attention to fire prevention.” We’ll educate everyone about the different sounds the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make, kitchen fires, and what to do when you hear and see them. There will be prizes for the children and lifesaving education for all ages. We look forward to seeing you!
Scan Code To Learn More Visit ivylandfireco.org for more details.
Ivyland Presbyterian Church Friday Night Fun For Kids!
Friday, October 20th 2024, 6-8 p.m. Come with a costume and we'll have a parade (and maybe get some candy)! Then we'll have dinner and lesson and games and fun! All kids are welcome. All helpers have clearances. Bring your kids, your grandkids, your nieces and nephews! You can stay if you want! All are welcome!
Annual Clothing Drive
We'll take it all - well, most of your stuff, anyway. No electronics, but books, clothing, shoes, luggage, housewares, even bikes can be donated to our drive. All bagged items should be at the church (Dubois Ave. side) on or before Thursday, October 19th by noon. Thanks! ivylandpresbyterian.org
Election Day
Tuesday Nov. 7th 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Ivyland Presbyterian Church
Santa Visits Ivyland
Sun. Dec 3rd 8 a.m. - Noon Ivyland Fire Company
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
OCTOBER 2023
Coin Drop Fundraiser Fri. Nov. 24th 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bristol & Jacksonville Roads
Light Your Luminaria Sun. Dec. 24th at dusk Borough-wide
Borough Biz Bites
Be Stormwater Smart!
Yard Waste Bin Coming
When we get those heavy storms, do you ever wonder where all the water ends up? Well in many cases it ends up in the streams and waterways of our surrounding communities and with it comes the pollutants from our streets and properties too. So scan the code below and check out this information from the PA Dept of Environmental Protection on what you can do to help minimize the impacts. The more you know the more you can be stormwater smart.
The fall waste dumpster at the Fire House should arrive sometime before mid November. The weather and amount of leaves down determines its arrival so keep an eye out. Remember, it is for disposal of organic yard waste only and no bags please.
Street Drain and Pipes Please try to keep leaves and debris out of the storm pipes and drains in front of your property. Be a good neighbor to all and keep those openings leaf-free. It takes just a minute or two with a rake but keeps down harmful erosion and avoids road flooding. Thank you! Scan Code To Learn More
Welcome Officer Cole
Those Navy Houses Many of you ask what is going on with the boarded-up former Navy houses along Jacksonville Road. Be assured, the Borough is working diligently to secure grants to fund their removal and create open park space.
An AV Upgrade Borough Council has approved upgrading the audio and video system used to broadcast the monthly borough council meetings. So stay tuned for a better at-home experience – or feel free to attend in person every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in Borough Hall.
The Ivyland Police recently expanded with the addition of new part-time officer, Michael Cole. Officer Cole is a resident of Warminster and a graduate of the Municipal Police Academy at Montgomery County Community College in 2010. He’s worked part time at the Rockledge Borough and Franconia Township Police Departments and currently serves the Villanova University Police Department as a Patrol Sergeant. He has received several Distinguished Unit Citations and Certificates of Merit awards from Villanova and Rockledge. Be sure to give him a friendly wave and a “welcome” when you see him on duty.
IVY L
D BORO AN
H UG
Check out more photos and our 150th Celebration video at ivyland150th.org
1873
Bu
cks
C o u n t y,
PA
NO. 691
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.
THE
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!