Township Manager’s Message

Dear Township Resident, As 2022 slowly winds down, it has turned out to be an exciting year. The Board of Commissioners has been extremely active in moving the Township forward and implementing new programs and enhancing services throughout the community. The Board approved the construction of the new all-inclusive playground at Veterans Park, new website, 2.5 million in road restoration, new bocce courts, new pickle ball courts, and many more to come. I am happy to report that Marple Townshiop received another grant to assist with our goals on park improvements and starting in 2023, as part of the Veterans Memorial Park Master Plan, we will be constructing new rest rooms and an additional 50 parking spaces. We are also planning on making more improvements to Kent Park and increasing our trail system to enhance the recreation areas. We are excited about the many improvements that are coming to make our community a better place to live.

Emergency Notification System Especially after the most recent Tropical Storm Isaias, I would like to remind residents about the importance of subscribing to the Townships Emergency Notification System. It is an essential service that provides information from our emergency management personnel so our community can be prepared for unexpected emergencies. In the event of an emergency that affects Marple Township, a subscriber who has provided us with their home and/or cell phone number(s) will be contacted via a pre-recorded voice message about the nature of the event as well as proper response actions that the public should undertake. This service is provided by the Delaware County Emergency Notification System (DELCO ALERT), a strategic voice messaging system. Although the Township has provided Delco Alert with a general database of Marple Township home and business phone numbers, all residents are urged to subscribe all of their phone numbers (home and cell) to ensure that they receive proper emergency voice notifications. To subscribe: http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/ delcoready/delcoalert.html Once again, our number one goal is public service and we see it as an honor and privilege to provide it to you. Should you ever need to talk with me personally, please feel free to contact me by telephone at (610) 356-4040. Sincerely, Larry Gentile Township Manager