TOWNSHIP MANAGER’S MESSAGE Dear Township Resident
On behalf of the Marple Township Board of Commissioners and Staff, we hope you enjoy the Spring 2022 edition of the Marple Township Newsletter. We all know that last two years were like no other. This pandemic changed the world and we strived to adapt the way we do things with compassion, creativity, resilience, and planning. Our goal has been, and will continue to be, serve the needs of our community, support quality services, provide efficiencies were possible, all while keeping our residents and employees safe. In the face of financial shortfalls, we adjusted spending on capital projects, which, along with our conservative financial policies, allowed us to adopt a revenue neutral budget for 2022, and zero tax increase for our community. As we look back on 2021, we are grateful for the residents, businesses, and employees of this Township. We are hopeful to implement traditional events and gatherings and are planning accordingly. We look forward to getting back together with all of you! We are excited to announce the completion of the new all-inclusive playground at Veterans Park that was under construction for the past year. This new and exciting recreation area is ultramodern and brings many new activities for our children. In addition to the playground equipment, there is a rest area/pavilion inside the playground for family to gather and so that parents can relax while the children enjoy the playground. The play area is completely fenced in and there is only one entrance/exit so that parents can safely monitor their children. The playground is now available for everyone to enjoy as we prepare for the second phase of this expansion project. Soon we will begin the construction of 52 additional parking spaces and a new comfort station/rest room that will comply with ADA standards. Congratulations to our Board of Commissioners, Marple Township Parks and Recreation Board, and the Marple Township Rotary for their support towards the reality of this outstanding recreation facility.
Changes and expansion on the for Paxon Hollow Country Club Marple Township is set to begin major improvements to Paxon Hollow Country Club which will include changes to the first three holes of the golf course and the addition of a full-scale driving range. This project will also include major upgrades to the golf operations infrastructure. In December, the Marple Township Board of Commissioners unanimously approved to move forward with a 3-million-dollar expansion project for the Paxton Hollow Golf Club. Two new opening holes will be built, which when completed will replace the current first two holes. The third hole will get a new tee located near the current fifth green making the third hole a straight away par four playing from an elevated tee. The new driving range will be built on the site of current holes one and two after the new holes are open. The new starting hole sequence will be par 5, par 3, par 4. The new driving range will be dual 4
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function and can be used as a six-hole par three course for beginners and juniors. The new golf operations facility will be built directly adjacent to the first tee, driving range, and practice putting green. This new building will include the golf shop, locker rooms, snack bar, and below ground cart storage.
Paxon Hollow has provided residents and taxpayers with a wonderful added benefit. Not only is the proximity of the
Holes one and two of the current golf course will remain fully open as the two new opening holes are shaped and seeded. The current third hole will have a temporary tee and play as a par four during construction. Construction on both the new golf features and the golf operations building is scheduled to start this summer (2022) and will be completed and open for use the following summer (2023). The picture attached depicts all changes described above as well as a short game practice area on the site of our current irons only practice range. The short game practice area will not be part of this project but will remain in our long-range plans. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS · TO ADVERTISE CALL 610-265-6277
course convenient for all residents, but it also provides financial support to the General Fund each year.
