Lower Providence Fall 2025

News Fall 2025

LOWER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA • WWW.LOWERPROVIDENCE.ORG

Inside This Issue

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 100 Parklane Drive Eagleville, PA 19403 610-539-8020 610-539-6347 (fax) www.lowerprovidence.org Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Township Directory.............................2 Election Information...........................2 Meetings Schedule & Office Closures..2 Boards & Commissions Volunteers......4 “For Your Information” Updates..........4 Development News ............................4 Library Information...........................25 Police Department News ...............8-10

ELECTION INFORMATION: IMPORTANT DATES & RESOURCES Oct

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Dr. Janine Darby, Chair jdarby@lowerprovidence.org

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Sarah Charles, Vice Chair scharles@lowerprovidence.org

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Peter MacFarland pmacfarland@lowerprovidence.org Gary Neights gneights@lowerprovidence.org Terri Neufeglise tneufeglise@lowerprovidence.org Board of Supervisors meetings: First & Third Thursdays of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Fire Department Open House ...........12 Firefighter Recruitment.....................14 Environmental Advisory Council .......18 Stormwater Management.................18 Public Works Reminders ...................20 Sewer Authority News ......................22 Parks & Recreation News.............24-30

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Last day to register to vote in the November election

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General Election Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Montgomery County Voter Services

Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 PM)

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Need to Find Your Polling Place? https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/ Pages/PollingPlaceInfo.aspx https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov /753/Voter-Services 610-278-3280 MontcoVotes@MontgomeryCountyPA.gov

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IMPORTANT CONTACTS Police/Fire/Ambulance ..................................911 Police Non-Emergency...................610-539-5901 Nov Last day for County Boards of Elections to received completed Fire Marshal/Emergency Manager610-635-3546 military and overseas absentee Firehouse Voicemail ......................610-539-5408 ballots (submitted delivery no later Hall Rental .....................................610-539-9084 www.lpfire.com than 11:59 PM on November 3) Ambulance Business Office ...........610-539-8465 www.medic322.com Library ...........................................610-666-6640 Sewer Authority ............................610-539-6161 Tax Collector..................................610-666-1980 Agendas and any specific meeting instructions can be viewed on the Township website, Methacton School District.............610-489-5000 www.lowerprovidence.org. All meetings are listed in the online calendar. Recordings of the Board of

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2025 MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE

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Supervisors and Zoning Hearing Board meetings can be viewed online at https://www.lowerprovidence.org/minutes-and-agendas.

Board of Supervisors First & Third Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

Environmental Advisory Council Third Monday at 7:00 p.m.

Human Relations Commission First Wednesday at 6:30 p.m Library Board of Trustees

(Library board room, 50 Parklane Drive)

Third Monday at 6:00 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Board Third Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Fourth Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

Sewer Authority

(Sewer Authority meeting room 20 Parklane Drive)

Second Monday at 4:30 p.m.

Zoning Hearing Board Fourth Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Upcoming Office Closures Columbus Day ..............Monday, Oct. 13 Veteran’s Day ...............Tuesday, Nov. 11 Thanksgiving Holiday.............................. .............Thursday & Friday, Nov. 27 & 28 Christmas Holiday................................... ....Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 24 & 25 New Year’s Day....Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026

View Meeting Videos MEETING VIDEOS

Links to the Board of Supervisors and Zoning Hearing Board meeting videos can be found on the Township website, www.lowerprovidence.org.

In the Citizen Action Center on the home page, click on “Agendas & Minutes” to find the meeting videos.

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BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

Make an Impact in Your Community Serving on a volunteer Township board is an excellent way to make a meaningful community impact. There will be openings in 2026 on the Environmental Advisory Council, Human Relations Commission, Library Board of Trustees, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning Commission, Sewer Authority, UCC Board, Vacancy Board, and Zoning Hearing Board. All meet monthly with the exception of the UCC Board which meets as needed.

Appointments will be made by the Board of Supervisors in January. Letter of interest/resumes should be emailed to admin@lowerprovidence.org or mailed to the attention of the Township Manager at 100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA 19403.

Library Board of Trustees

The Board supports the mission of the library through its building, finance, fundraising, personnel and board recruitment committees. Terms are three years.

Parks and Recreation Board

This advisory board supports the Park and Recreation Department's work to supervise, regulate, equip and maintain Township recreation programs and facilities. Terms are five years.

Planning Commission

This advisory board makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors concerning the comprehensive plan, official map, zoning ordinance and subdivision and land development ordinance. Terms are four years.

Environmental Advisory Council

The Environmental Council provides expertise and feedback for the Township's enviromental goals, recommending plans and programs to the Board of Supervisors.

Terms are three years.

UCC Board

The Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Board is responsible for the review of any appeal from the determination of the Township Building Official. Terms are three years.

Vacancy Board

The Board consists of the Board of Supervisors and one registered elector of the Township, appointed by the Board, to fill vacancies unable to be filled by the Board. Term is one year.

Zoning Hearing Board

The Board is a quasi-judicial body having exclusive jurisdiction to hear and render final adjudications in zoning appeals.

Terms are five years.

Sewer Authority

Governed by a five-member board, the Authority operates the public sanitary system within the Township. Terms are five years.

Human Relations Commission

The Commission was created to address complaints, facilitate communication and provide guidance in order to work through existing processes and mechanisms that address discrimination. Terms are four years.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION UPDATES Below are updates on projects that will be affecting the Township in the coming months. design on the renovation and fit-out is underway. The building will serve as the new Township Administration office and Police Department headquarters. We're excited to return this underutilized building to good use. It is anticipated that construction for the renovation will begin late 2025 or early 2026.

Please note:

The process to prepare and print the newsletter takes several weeks and information that's included is submitted well in advance of delivery. Therefore, the timeliest news can be found on the Township website, lowerprovidence.org. If you do not have access to the internet, contact the Township Administration Office with questions, 610-539-8020.

Pennsylvania American Water Company Acquisition of Audubon Water Company

Resources for Human Development (RHD) Supportive Short-Term Housing Proposal

Eagleville Rd/Park Av/Crawford Rd Intersection Improvement Project

Settlement on the office building at 800 Adams Avenue was completed in March and 4

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The project to realign the signalized intersection at Ridge and Germantown Pikes is a PennDOT project as it involves the realignment of state- and county-owned highways. While the Township will continue to provide updates as we receive them from PennDOT, the Township has no control over the final design and construction of these improvements.

Closing on the sale of Audubon Water Company to Pennsylvania American Water occurred in May 2025. A welcome page for Audubon customers can be found on their website, https://www.amwater.com/paaw /customer-service-billing/for-newcustomers/audubon-water-company.

On June 26, 2025, the Township's Zoning Hearing Board rendered a decision in the RHD matter, voting to deny the RHD zoning appeal. The written decision was issued on June 27, 2025 and can be viewed on the website (RHD Proposal tab). RHD filed an appeal with the Court of Common Pleas on July 18, 2025.

New Municipal Complex Project — 800 Adams Avenue

PennDOT Ridge & Germantown Pike Re-Alignment Project

Construction on the project was expected to resume in early fall. Updates will be posted to lowerprovidence.org, “Current Projects” tab.

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Crawford Estates, 37 Crawford Road

-There are eight lots, six of them being new.

This project adjoins the intersection of Park Ave./Crawford Rd./Eagleville Rd., site of an intersection improvement project. The developer is preparing for dedication.

2797 Egypt Road (Former Bud's Bar) Flagship Car Wash, 2619 Ridge Pike (next to Lidl) -

construction later this year. Recently, we have received word of approvals from outside agencies.

Encompass Health

827 S. Trooper Road (Former Valley Forge Tavern)

Construction is underway.

A national operator of rehabilitation facilities for orthopedic and neurological conditions, Encompass Health is constructing a 75,000 Square foot 80-bed hospital at 2660 Audubon Road.

Construction is ongoing.

Audubon Square V

The closed restaurant has been purchased and will be demolished to facilitate the extension of Norris Hall Lane.

960 Rittenhouse Road

The existing mixed-use development along South Trooper Road has been revised to add a larger retail space, two restaurants, a small stand-alone retail space, and the conversion of a building in Park Pointe into a self-storage facility. This project involves the extension of Norris Hall Lane. The revised plan has received approval and once the final approvals from the state are received, site work will begin. We anticipate

LIBRARY NEWS

The existing building has been demolished and site remediation work is underway. Site work and construction of a warehouse facility to follow.

Work on the site at Egypt Road and Park Avenue is underway. Initially, the new owner is restoring the top two floors into four apartments. The ground floor is to be renovated for commercial use once a tenant has been obtained.

420 Church Road

This subdivision plan for 25 single-family homes has been approved. The Township, developer, and some landowners are working out details of the sidewalk extension to Walker Lane. Site construction has begun.

Shannondell Phase Three

The construction of the next residential building, RB-12, has begun and will last for approximately a year and half. Construction of a portion of the 9/11 Memorial Trail along Egypt Road is included in the project.

Please check the Planning and Development page on the website, lowerprovidence.org, or call the Community Development Department at 610-635-3512 or 3514 for details and updates.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!

SANTA'S COMING TO TOWN! Saturday, December 13, 2025 Weather dependent, Santa will be coming to Lower Providence on Saturday December 13, 2025 to visit us and make his last-minute checks before the big day!

Be on the lookout for Santa on Lower Providence firetrucks. His helpers from the fire company will be collecting non-perishable food donations while Santa makes his rounds.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS

Police Department Community Safety Initiatives Because safety, understanding, and connection start with community.

Occupant with Autism Program

The Lower Providence Township Police Department is dedicated to protecting and supporting every member of our community, including individuals with autism and their families. As part of this commitment, we're proud to offer the Occupant with Autism Program, a safety initiative designed to help first responders recognize when a person with autism may be present in a home or vehicle.

All of our officers have received autism awareness training to ensure responses are compassionate,

informed, and appropriate, especially in situations where verbal communication may be limited or instructions may not be followed in expected ways.

To support this effort, we offer FREE decals and car magnets for residents to display: • Near the front entrance of their home • On the rear window or bumper of their vehicle These visual indicators help ensure our team can approach with added care and understanding during emergencies.

The Blue Envelope Program

This Montgomery County initiative is designed to assist drivers with autism during traffic stops. The blue envelope holds vehicle documents and provides guidance for both the driver and the officer to ensure a calm and clear interaction. The envelope includes a communication card where drivers can indicate preferred ways to communicate, sensitivities, or common behavioral responses. It's a valuable tool for promoting safety and reducing anxiety for both parties.

PennDOT's Yellow Dot Program

PennDOT's Yellow Dot Program is a statewide safety initiative designed to assist anyone who may have autism, a medical condition, dementia, mental health needs, or difficulty communicating during an emergency.

Participants place a yellow dot sticker on the rear window of their vehicle and store a completed Yellow Dot folder in the glove compartment. This folder includes essential information such as emergency contacts, medical history, medications, and communication preferences.

In the event of a crash or emergency, this tool helps first responders provide faster, more informed care when every second counts.

Use the QR code to sign up.

Pick up your free decals, magnets and blue envelopes at the Lower Providence Township Police Department: 100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA. Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

H.E.R.O.S. in the Making: Spotlighting Our Youth

The Lower Providence Township Police Department is proud to introduce H.E.R.O.S. in the Making, an initiative honoring the exceptional character of Methacton students in grades K-6.

H.E.R.O.S. stands for Helpful, Empathetic, Respectful, Optimistic Students. This award recognizes young individuals who go above and beyond to uplift others, lead with kindness, and act with integrity. This program not only celebrates those remarkable qualities but also strengthens positive connections between students and Law Enforcement Officers.

Each month, our officers recognize a nominated student who embodies these core values. Whether it's offering a helping hand, showing empathy to a classmate, or approaching challenges with a positive attitude, these students remind us all what it means to serve and support our community.

During the 2024-2025 school year, eight students were recognized through the program and featured on our Facebook page. Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight the bright future being shaped by these young H.E.R.O.S. in the making.

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POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS Our Social Services Liaison Is Here to Help

Life can be challenging and, at times, overwhelming. Whether you're facing difficulties with housing, food access, mental health, senior services, care giving, addiction, or simply navigating available resources, you are not alone.

As the Social Services Liaison for Lower Providence Township, my role is to connect residents with trusted support systems and services in our community. I'm here to listen, guide, and help you access the care you or a loved one may need.

I can assist with: • Food assistance and basic needs • Housing or utility concerns • Mental health and emotional support • Resources for seniors or caregivers • Youth and family services • Addiction recovery • Navigating local programs

Connection - Compassion Community

Department Welcomes New Officer

Justin K. Bossard was raised in Worcester Township, Montgomery County, and attended Methacton High School, where he graduated in 2015. Upon graduation, Justin attended West Chester University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.

He worked as a patrol officer with the Delaware Seashore State Park and as a security officer for a private firm prior to being accepted into the Temple University Municipal Police Academy in 2021. After graduation, he accepted a position with Norristown Police Department, where he served as a patrol officer.

Welcome Officer Bossard!

Every call is confidential.

Every person is treated with respect and compassion. If you or someone you know needs support, I'm just a phone call or email away.

Sometimes, just knowing where to start can make all the difference.

Nikki Urbanski: (610) 635-3503 / Nurbanski@lowerprovidence.org

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL Time to Prepare Your Pollinator Garden Fall is the perfect time to support pollinators and set your garden up for success next year.

• Leave seed heads standing: Plants like coneflowers, blackeyed Susans, and milkweed provide seeds for birds and overwintering shelter for insects.

• Skip the deadheading! Don't over-clean: Leaf litter and hollow plant stems are essential winter habitat for native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

• Plant fall bloomers and natives: Goldenrod and asters are critical late-season food sources for pollinators.

Fall is also a great time to plant native perennials. They'll establish strong roots over winter. Water new plantings and keep watering any new additions until the ground freezes to ensure good root development.

Let your garden rest naturally pollinators will thank you!

Despite looking lush and green, traditional turf grass lawns provide little to no environmental benefits. In fact, they often have detrimental effects on the quality of local waterways, wildlife habitat, and the air that we breathe. Here are some of the ways that lawns can harm the environment:

Want to swap your high maintenance lawn for something more colorful, environmentally friendly, and easy to manage? Here are some ways to add biodiversity back into our yard:

• Lack of Biodiversity — lawns are typically made up of a single, nonnative grass species that does not provide shelter or food for wildlife.

• Increased Water Usage — lawns consume more water than native landscapes leading to water waste and increased runoff.

• Increased Carbon Footprint — the maintenance of lawns requires the use of gas powered lawn equipment that contributes to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

• Use of Harmful Pesticides / Fertilizer — these chemicals can harm local wildlife, contaminate water resources, and lead to the growth of algae that can be harmful to humans and pets.

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• Decrease your lawn area smothering grass with cardboard is an easy way to kill turf and add garden area to our yard. Late summer / fall is the perfect time to remove turf and add native plants!

• Reduce / eliminate your household pesticide / herbicide use — use environmentally friendly alternatives or eliminate lawn care products all together!

• Plant with a variety of native species — native plants are vital to the survival of pollinators, birds and other wildlife. When planting your garden, aim to use species that bloom throughout the year as well as a mix of perennials, shrubs and trees!

• Add a bird, bat or pollinator house — providing safe areas for wildlife to rest and raise their young is a great way to increase the diversity of wildlife that call your yard home!

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PUBLIC WORKS Help Keep Leaves & Grass Off The Streets Fall yard care practices can make a big impact on water quality. Grass clippings and leaves blown into the street during yard cleanup don't just disappear; they can end up clogging local storm sewer systems.

Allowing yard waste into the street or down the storm drain can cause blockages or serious damage to the storm drain infrastructure.

You can help to prevent this by never raking or blowing leaves into the street and by blowing grass trimmings back into your yard.

Leaves are a potent source of nutrients. If you mulch them into smaller bits with your lawnmower, it has roughly the same effect as adding a round of store-bought fertilizer.

Looking Ahead to Winter Weather The Public Works Department counts on your cooperation to help them maintain roads during inclement weather. Here are some things to keep in mind: During plowing, keeping main roads open and passable is the first priority.

Equipment is then moved immediately to residential areas. Because they carry the lowest volume of traffic, cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets are the last plowed.

Please do not place snow from driveways into the street.

State law requires that vehicles be completely clear of snow and ice and headlights be on when windshield wipers are in use.

State and Montgomery County roads are cleared by their own crews; these are: PennDOT: 1-800-349-7623 Audubon Road Eagleville Road Egypt Road Evansburg Road Level Road - Between Ridge Pike & Yerkes Rd Park Avenue Pawlings Road Ridge Pike River Road Trooper Road Yerkes Road 422 Expressway Montgomery County: 610-275-2368 Germantown Pike

Mailbox Damage

If damage is caused by snow or ice hitting the mailbox or due to deteriorated materials, repair or replacement is the resident's responsibility. If it is determined that damage is caused by a Township plow truck striking the mailbox, the Township will provide $100 toward a replacement. If you believe that your mailbox was damaged as the result of direct contact with a plow truck, please call the Public Works Department (610-635-3525) within 48 hours after the storm has subsided. The Township will evaluate the damage to determine responsibility.

Adopt-A-Hydrant

If there's a fire hydrant outside your home or place of business, please consider taking the time to maintain it in the event of snowfall. A clear, 3-foot path on all sides makes hydrants easier for fire fighters to locate and can save precious time in an emergency.

What About Sidewalks?

Property owners and tenants of properties bordering public streets are required by Township Ordinance to thoroughly clear a pathway at least 30 inches wide in the sidewalk within 48 hours after it stops snowing. In ice or sleet events, tenants/owners are required to cover the sidewalk with ashes, sawdust or similar materials. Placing snow in the roadway or gutter is prohibited (Ordinance 120-34).

Portable Basketball Hoops

Please make sure portable basketball hoops are moved out of the way of snowplows in order to prevent damage to both the plow and the hoops. Costs incurred due to a damaged hoop will be the owner's responsibility.

How Can I Keep Snow Out of my Driveway?

Before your street has been plowed, we recommend the following:

Please Note: It’s slmost impossible to keep snow

from being deposited at driveways during plowing.

Pile snow here and avoid pushing snow into the road

When a Snow Emergency Is Declared…

Parking is prohibited on the odd numbered side of the street unless there is no off-street parking available at or within 300 feet of the property.

Anyone driving a vehicle without chains or snow (all-weather) tires that becomes stalled, incapable of moving or left unattended is in violation of the snow emergency provisions.

Create a pocket to reduce the amount of snow in your driveway

Any vehicle parked, stalled, incapable of moving under its own power or left unattended upon any street or road of the Township may be remove or towed by the Police Department.

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Using this method to clear snow will reduce the amount of snow that accumulates at the end of your driveway!

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SEWER AUTHORITY NEWS

Grant Applications

The Authority is funding necessary infrastructure improvements (we have done one major sewer replacement project a year for the last five to six years due to the continued deterioration of the system) and replacing aging pipes and pumps, while complying with environmental regulations.

These changes minimize sewer backups and overflows, ensure reliable service and protect the public health and the environment.

PA Small Water and Sewer Grant — $400,775 for Sewer Replacement near Audubon Road Pumping Station

The Lower Providence Township Sewer Authority has found ways not to raise the sewer rates for several years but as of the last two years has been forced to do so due to the aging system. Our rates are still considerably less than those of neighboring Townships. Our small, but efficient three-man crew has been doing an excellent job maintain the system for many years. As always, we are working hard to manage costs effectively and maintain the highest level of service for our customers.

LPTSA has submitted two grant applications with the PA Small Water and Sewer Grant Program and one application with the PA Department of Community and Economic Development Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant Program. The projects associated with the application are expected to be announced in late September to midNovember.

The project associated with this application is the replacement of approximately 1,400 feet of aged clay pipe and seven manholes which drain to the Authority's Audubon Road Pumping Station. The sewers proposed for replacement are in a low-lying area and are subject to infiltration and inflow in wet weather, allowing stormwater and other types of non-sanitary sewer flow to enter the system. As a result, the flow to the Audubon Road Pumping Station increases greatly. This places strain on the pumps and can lead to overflow of the station. Replacement of this sewer will reduce infiltration and inflow and allow the station to operate more efficiently, extending the life of the equipment at the station. The total estimated project cost is $471,501.03. The Sewer Authority is prepared to finance the remaining balance of this project cost.

PA Small Water and Sewer Grant — $343,099 for Brick Manhole Replacement

The project associated with this application is the replacement of 27 brick manholes located on Pine Tree Drive, Bettie Lane, and Skyline Drive. Brick manholes are aged infrastructure that have exceeded their useful life. Degraded brick and mortar are prone to significant leaks, allowing non-sanitary sewer flow to enter the system. Conveyance and treatment of nonsanitary sewer flow (stormwater and groundwater) increases costs for all.

Replacement of these manholes will reduce flow to the sewer system, improve facilities to current construction standards, and save ongoing costs associated with conveyance and treatment of wastewater.

PA Department of Community and Economic Development Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant $1,000,000 for Mine Run Interceptor

The project associated with this application is the replacement of approximately 3,200 feet of sanitary sewer main and 27 manholes along the Mine Run Interceptor. The Mine Run Interceptor is a critical element of the Sewer Authority's sanitary sewer system infrastructure. Largely due to its age and material composition, the interceptor is highly susceptible to infiltration and inflow, which allows stormwater and other types of nonsanitary sewer flow to enter the system. As a result, the area flowing to the Mine Run Interceptor experiences high flows during wet weather and has been under a Connection

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Management Plan (CMP) overseen by the PA Department of Environmental Protection. This limits the number of connections to the system, presenting challenges and delays to project owners interested in development and redevelopment in this area. Replacement of this length of sewer will reduce infiltration and inflow, increasing available sewer capacity for the area and preserving sewer facilities for their intended use the conveyance and treatment of wastewater.

Current In-House Capital Improvement project — Cost TBD for Valley Forge Pump Station Force Main

The project associated with the replacement of the Valley Forge Pump Station Force Main is currently being surveyed by Authority engineers. It includes 2,485 feet of 10-inch force main that has been failing and has caused eight to ten costly spot repairs of the last 20 years. This main has outlasted its 50year life expectancy by 10 to 15 years.

The Authority has invested over $10,000,000 of funds, secured through a borrowing, to replace aging infrastructure, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining its system. The Authority also regularly reviews and updates its Capital Improvement Plan to prioritize system needs. Grant funding for future projects is essential for continued maintenance of the sewer system without increasing costs to ratepayers other than for maintenance and material costs.

RATE INCREASE

In your most recent July sewer bill, you received notice that the Authority is having a rate increase. The Sewer Authority Board did not come to this decision lightly. Please note that the funds on the bill marked LPVRSA (treatment) are a direct pass through to the Lower Perkiomen Valley Regional Sewer Authority.

The Sewer Authority has been hit with high costs for maintenance and materials (we maintain currently approximately 100 miles of pipe and 17 pumping stations within the Township.) A good portion of this aging system and pump stations are 60 years old. We transport on average 3 million gallons of sewage per day through the collection system to the treatment plant for treatment and that number continues to increase.

In addition to the materials for the above, there are chemicals, fuel and diesel fuel increases and we have been hit with a high rate increase from PECO for the power to run each pump station.

RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS

The rate is $416.00 per annum, payable at the rate of $104.00 per billing quarter per EDU (LPTSA collection rate of $53.00, and LPVRSA treatment rate of $51.00 per EDU).

NON-RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS

The sewer rental for non-residential users (all commercial, industrial, schools, clubhouses, fire houses, office, banks, hospitals, churches, chapels, institutions, and any other nonresidential users) shall be $51.00 per assigned UFU (user fee unit) per quarter, plus actual consumption divided by 18,200 gallons per quarter rounded up (as measured by the water bill promulgated to each non-residential user) which is consumed during the quarter for which billing is rendered, provided, however that the minimum sewer rental charge for each non-residential improved property shall be $53.00 per quarterly billing period in addition to the charge related to UFUs.

NON-RESIDENTIAL WITH APARTMENTS UNITS

In addition to the charges associated with the nonresidential rate (as set forth above), each apartment unit shall be billed $212.00 annually ($53.00 per billing quarter) for collection. Should a property owner contend that this amount is already being collected pursuant to the water usage calculation, then a separate water meter shall be installed for the nonresidential and the residential apartment use(s) to determine actual water usage.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Sewer Authority wants our customers to know that our employees are always available during regular business hours by calling 610-539-6161 to address emergency situations. After hours emergencies, please call 1-888-831-7818. If you should have a backup in your outside line, contact us so that we can verify that it is not being caused by a blockage in our main line before you call a plumber.

Please see the back of your sewer bill for other important information.

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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

CHECK OUT THE PARKS AND RECREATION WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION ON UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS! (WWW.LPTREC.COM) To get started, please visit the website and create an account with all your household information. The data provided — emergency contacts, medical information, etc. — will help us better serve you. This information will also be automatically placed into your registration forms.

2025 LPTRec Fall Recreation schedule is now on www.lptrec.com - check out all the fun and exciting recreation programs/special events that we’re offering.

Department of Parks & Recreation 100 Parklane Drive Eagleville, PA 19403 610-635-3543 www.lptrec.com

Community Yard Sale Movie in the Park Firebirds Theatre Workshops Zumba Class Kids & Adult Pottery Classes Medicar Update Seminar Pickleball for Beginners ...AND MUCH MORE!

PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE STAFF

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Jane C. Delaney Parks & Recreation Director Nick Walker Program Coordinator Karen L. Barron Administrative Assistant

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SPECIAL WAYS TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES

Consider tree, bench, or brick donations

PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS

Memorial trees, benches and Walk of Honor brick pavers are welcomed donations at sites within the Lower Providence Township Parks system and are special ways to honor the memory of a loved one.

Michelle Brown, Chair Beth Ann Mazza, Vice Chair Erin DiPaolo Ray Lotfi Kasey Walker Karen Realbuto Varun Bhat - Student Rep. Alexia George - Student Rep.

If you or your family enjoy a park and wish to place a lasting memorial to a family member, friend or pet consider donating a tree or bench. Memorial brick pavers are added to the Walk of Honor in front of the Township's Veterans' Memorial located at the Administration Building.

Memorial gift forms are available at the Administration Building or on-line at the Parks & Recreation website www.lptrec.com.

The Township must approve any wording that will appear on any plaques and/or bricks. Once the form is received by the Parks and Recreation Department, we will contact you to confirm your donation.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the memorial donation programs, contact Jane Delaney, Director of Parks and Recreation at 610-635-3543 or jdelaney@lowerprovidence.org.

The Lower Providence Township Parks and Recreation Department strives to provide professional and diverse program services to the community.

HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER PROGRAM

Our mission is based on a passion of enriching the lives of our residents through recreation, cultivating natural beauty, and maintaining safe and clean parks.

We foster the development, the promotion, and the administration of recreational activities and services that enhance the quality of life for all our residents.

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You Snooze…You Lose! Nothing cancels a good class quicker than waiting until the last minute to register. If there are not enough registrations a week before, the program will be cancelled! No walk-ins accepted at program site, so please register early!

Lower Providence Township Parks and Recreation Department continues to offer the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, a tribute created for the community to recognize and honor those who are serving or have served our country in the United States Armed Forces.

To participate, complete a Hometown Hero Form and submit the form along with a photograph of the hero in uniform and payment of $135.00 for each

banner, payable to Hometown Heroes. Forms are available at the Township Building.

Please mail payment, form & photo to: Anne Henning Scheuring 225 South Line Street Lansdale, PA 19446 or email to: heroes@verizon.net If you have questions, please call 215-855-1743

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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

CALLING ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES! Come join the fun at the Participation Levels:

37th Annual Community Fall Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025

Lower Providence Township's Fall Festival is a popular familyoriented community event. This year some of the feature's happenings will include a pumpkin patch, food vendors, music, inflatables, hayrides, pony rides, a business courtyard, crafters and more!

Business Courtyard ........................................$115.00 Vendors/Crafters..............................................$60.00 Non-Profit/Tax Exempt Organizations ..............$30.00 To register go to the Parks and Recreation website: www.lptrec.com

Consider being part of this wonderful community event.

Spaces are limited so get your registration in early!

DISCOUNT MOVIE TICKETS Lower Providence Township Department of Parks and Recreation offers discount tickets to the “Movie Tavern” & “Regal Entertainment Group” theatres in our area. These ticket vouchers may be purchased at the Township Building, Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm. Cash and most major credit cards are accepted to purchase tickets. No personal checks, refunds or exchanges.

Movie Tavern Tickets are $10.00 Regal Entertainment Group tickets are $10.50 **

**Participating Regal Entertainment Group theatres include United Artists, Regal Cinemas & Edwards Theatres. Regal Entertainment Group ticket vouchers do not expire.

CPlease ARING AND SHARING PROGRAM help us to provide holiday meals and gifts to deserving Township families.

What you can do: Donate nonperishable food items Canned vegetables, gravy, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, dessert mixes, juice, cereal, peanut butter, and jelly.

Donate a Grocery Store Gift Card or make a monetary donation.

Select an ornament from our Angel Tree and purchase the gift listed on the stocking.

Food and monetary donations can be dropped off at the Township Administration Building (M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm).

Please drop off donations by November 19th for Thanksgiving and th December 17 for Christmas. Presents should be returned by December 17th, 2025.

Movies in the Park Friday September 26 7:00 pm - Movie at dusk Eagleville Park Rain Date: October 10 Join us this fall for Movie in the Park!

It will be shown on the BIG screen in Eagleville Park in the Community Lawn.

Bring chairs and/or a blanket.

This is a FREE family event!

Food vendors will be on-site.

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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Another Exciting Summer Camp Season!

The Lower Providence Township's Parks and Recreation Department wrapped up another successful summer camp this year! Lil' Perks, Camp Perky Eagleville & Woodland, and the Perkiomy Trailblazers campers all had a fun summer playing games with their friends, eating Kona Ice, adventuring on field trips and everything in between. Campers enjoyed field trips to the Philadelphia Zoo, Top Golf, Dutch Wonderland, Dave & Busters, Dorney Park, Adventure Aquarium and more! Throughout the summer, campers enjoyed theme days, special guest speakers and a wide variety of special events — including Holiday Celebrations, Camp Olympics and Everybody's Birthday Day! Thanks to our camp coordinators, site supervisors and counselors for another outstanding job!

If you'd like more information on the 2026 Summer Camps program or Summer Camp staff job opportunities, contact the Parks and Recreation Department, 610-635-3543. The 2026 Summer Camp Information Guide, activity calendars and job applications will be available after the first of the year.

Eagle Scout Project On behalf of the Lower Providence Township Parks and Recreation Board and the residents of Lower Providence, the Department would like to congratulate Dylan Weber on the completion of his Eagle Scout Project.

Dylan is a senior at Methacton High School and an active member of Boy Scout Troop 133. He presented his Eagle Scout Project to the Lower Providence Township Parks and Recreation Board in June 2025. He constructed and installed four bat houses across Eagleville Park.

The installations include signage with a QR code, allowing park visitors to learn how bats support a healthy ecosystem, are critical for natural pest control, and are experiencing a decline in population. Visitors can also learn how to make their own bat boxes.

The Township is the grateful recipient of Dylan's hard work on constructing and installing the bat houses with the help from his Scoutmaster and the Lower Providence Parks Crew. His work has enhanced our park and provides fantastic learning experience for all. Thank you Dylan for making our park even more desirable to visit!

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Lower Providence

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm ~LP Residents Only~ We believe that "one man's trash is another man's treasure!" What a great way to locate inexpensive items, clothing, jewelry, toys, games and more.

2025 LOWER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY EVENTS Check www.lptrec.com for more special event details.

36th 37th Annual Community Fall Festival

Saturday, October 4, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Eagleville Park

Rain Date: Sunday October 5, 2025

Vendors: Register your home yard sale with us to receive a spot on our Township-wide list and a sign to post near your home.

Come join us at the 37th Annual Community Fall Festival at Eagleville Park!

This is a fun-filled family-oriented event featuring pony and hayrides, inflatables, food, beer and wine garden, music, crafters, business courtyard and much more!

4th Annual Pet Photos

17th Annual Community

with Santa at the Winter Wonderland!

Tree Lighting

6th Annual Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 18, 2025 2:00 - 3:30 pm Eagleville Park ~ Bus Parking Lot Rain Date: Sunday, October 19

Decorated cars, costumes, candy…and lots of fun! The cost for being a trunker is $15.

Please register at www.lptrec.com to secure your spot as a trunker! You'll receive a parking space and a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes. Trunkers are responsible for providing their treats (NO handmade or perishable or novelty items. Pre-packaged treats only).

2nd Annual Community Holiday Dinner

Friday December 5 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Eagleville Park

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Join us for the 17th Annual Community Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland.

Activities begin at 6:30 pm with Santa arriving at 7:00 pm. Enjoy the songs of the season by the Arcola Select Chorus, hot chocolate and cookies provided by the LP Optimist Club, a character Meet & Greet and more!

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Wednesday, December 17th 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Chadwick’s Restaurant Lower Providence is partnering with Chadwick's Restaurant to host a community holiday dinner to share our appreciation to Lower Providence Township residents.

Registration is required for each person coming to the dinner and space is limited.

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We believe in nurturing the whole child; cognitive, physical, emotional and social development. We provide opportunities for children to develop their skills in all areas, fostering well rounded growth.

It is important to us that your child is happy during their Short Stuff Day. We will continue to strive for smiling faces and those great moments when your child yells, “LOOK WHAT I DID TODAY!”

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