Brandon Ford - Lower Merion's New Assistant Township Manager
"Brandon Ford is an experienced Assistant Manager who has fulfilled such duties for the
Municipality of Norristown and then Springfield Township (Montgomery County). He began his career teaching government and social studies in high schools before transitioning to work in municipal management", says Ernie B. McNeely, Township Manager.
Mr. Ford has a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from Penn State University, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Villanova University, and a Master’s Degree in Community & Economic Development from Penn State University. He is the current President of the Montgomery County Consortium of Communities, an active member of ICMA (International City-County Management Association) and APMM (Association of Pennsylvania Municipal Management.)
Please help us to welcome Brandon Ford to Lower Merion Township!
All Together Now: Create Pull Apart Cupcakes at Gladwyne Library
Bring family and friends, and we will work-together as a team to decorate pull apart cupcakes, and make them look like something else, such as an ice cream cone, a funny animal, or a rainbow!
Clean Energy 101: Induction Stoves and Ovens
Replacing your current stove or cooktop with an energy-efficient induction version is one way to make your home cleaner and safer. Depending on your income level and where you live, you may qualify for up to $840 off the purchase of your new stove, thanks to Federal incentives. And that's on top of what you could save on your monthly energy bill!
Watch the video below and visit https://www.energy.gov/save to learn more about induction cooktops and other clean energy upgrades.
Eldernet Food Pantry Donations Needed
Donations can be dropped off at ElderNet’s office, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You can also drop off to the donation box in the lobby of the Lower Merion Township Building: 75 Lancaster Ave., Ardmore.
 Each year new trees are planted on streets throughout Lower Merion Township. A priority is to replace trees that have been removed along Township streets. Property owners who would like to have a tree planted in the right-of-way on their property can contact the Township Arborist at 610-726-7141 or complete the form by clicking the blue button below. Thereafter, the Township Arborist will inspect the site to determine if it is suitable for a shade tree. All considerations are taken into account for whether a tree can be planted and if so, what species would be best.
 Windows into History
As part of the Sesquicentennial celebration, the Ardmore Initiative has introduced "Windows into History," a collaborative project involving the Lower Merion Historical Society, the Lower Merion Conservancy, and the Township of Lower Merion.
Throughout downtown Ardmore, you will have the opportunity to view archival photos placed at or near their historic main street locations, offering insights into our 150-year history.
Additionally, the project includes two commentary experiences:
Historic Walking Tours:
Led by the Ardmore Initiative & Lower Merion Historical Society, these tours are scheduled for Thursday, August 3, and Saturday, September 30.
More info: https://www.destinationardmore.com/ardmore-sesquicentennial-events/
Virtual Historic Tour:
The Lower Merion Conservancy has developed a storymap for a virtual historic tour, accessible at: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/aeee5893211545ea853895ee83fbb885
Don't miss this chance to learn more about Ardmore’s rich history during this special Sesquicentennial celebration.
Go Green!
Heat Pumps for Home Heating (and Cooling)
Switching to electricity for heating and cooling by using a single heat pump system is one of the most impactful steps a homeowner can take to reduce their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. Electric powered heating and cooling systems (heat pumps for short) are used widely in the US south to heat and cool. Improvements in design and efficiency have made them feasible in our climate.
The higher installation costs for heat pumps are offset in three ways: (1) Heat pumps are federally subsidized under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), (2) Heat pumps are much more efficient. Operating costs of heat pumps are competitive with or cheaper than oil and gas and (3) Heat pumps can be used for heating and cooling, potentially eliminating the need for two systems.
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