News Fall 2019
Supervisors to Host Open House Once again, Lower Providence Township residents will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about ongoing projects and activity in the Township at an open house hosted by the Board of Supervisors. The event will be held Tuesday, September 24 at the Arcola Intermediate School, 4001 Eagleville Road. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation at 7:00 p.m. Residents are invited to hear about the significant residential and commercial development that's taking place, transportation improvements, open space planning initiative, and the supervisors' goals for the future. Before and after the presentation, attendees will have the chance to view exhibits and meet with representatives from several ongoing projects.
Board of Supervisors Chairman Peter MacFarland explained, “We believe these annual open house events are a great way for residents to hear directly from the supervisors and others about projects affecting the Township and the vision for the future.” Over a dozen exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions about their services or development plans, including SEPTA, Greater Valley Forge transportation association, Providence Place Senior Living, John James Audubon Center museum, Lower Providence Police Department, and Lower Providence Volunteer Fire Department, and others. This marks the third year the supervisors have hosted an open house event. To help the Township anticipate attendance, those planning to attend are asked to contact Bill Roth, broth@lowerprovidence.org.
Outreach Event Spotlights Central Ridge Pike Members of the Board of Supervisors and Township Business Development Committee met with business/property owners and brokers from the Eagleville-Trooper area at a “Meet and Greet” event in July. The goal was to gain input to determine the strengths of the central Ridge Pike corridor and to understand the challenges it presents. Building on the successful development that's taking place in other areas of the Township, the Supervisors have been focusing their efforts throughout this year on the area between Eagleville Road and South Park Avenue. The Supervisors talked with attendees about existing conditions in the area, listened to ideas on what would complement existing businesses, and discussed improvements that could enhance Ridge Pike's potential.
Commercial development, like the addition of Lidl at the corner of Trooper Road and Ridge Pike, will be one of the topics at the Open House.
Inside This Issue
Contact Information ...........................2 Nominations Sought For Awards.........2 Methacton Apex Awards ....................2 Meetings Schedule & Office Closures..2 New Chief Of Police ............................4 Fire Prevention Week .........................4 Development Projects ........................6 Stormwater Management...................8 Public Works Winter Reminders........10 Sewer Authority News ......................12
School Bus Stopping Laws .................14 Caring & Sharing Program.................14 Library Events & Programs ................18 Township Boards Opportunities ........20 National Preparedness Month ..........20 Stay Informed READYMONTCO .........20 New Voting System ...........................22 Welcome New Business ....................22 Household Hazardous Waste ............23 Parks & Recreation/NEW Events ..26-30
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