 The Juneteenth Holiday is Wednesday, June 19th.
Township Offices and Libraries will be closed and there will be
no refuse or recycling collection.
A refuse and recycling holiday collection schedule will be in effect for June 17th-June 21st, due to the Juneteenth Holiday.
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Lower Merion Appoints New Superintendent of Police
On May 1, 2024, the Lower Merion Board of Commissioners unanimously accepted the recommendation of the Township Manager and Police Committee to hire Andrew “Andy” J. Block to serve as the next Superintendent of Police for Lower Merion Township to begin on June 3, 2024.
Andy received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, from Neumann University and a Master’s Degree in Public Safety Management and Administration, from Saint Joseph’s University. He also completed the FBI National Academy’s program on Law Enforcement Executive Management.
Lower Merion Township hired the executive search firm of Baker Tilly to assist the Township with a nationwide search for the next Superintendent of Police. The hiring panel, made up of 2 Lower Merion Township Commissioners, Township Manager, 2 Fraternal Order of Police representatives, along with the Human Resources Director and Assistant Township Manager, recommended Andy Block to be the new Superintendent of Police for Lower Merion Township, after an extensive interview and background investigation process.
A lifelong resident of Lower Merion, Andy has 38 years of Law Enforcement experience, including 28 years at the Radnor Township Police Department and most recently serving as Chief at Upper Moreland Township Police Department. Chief Block also serves as a volunteer with the Lower Merion Fire Service, currently at Gladwyne Fire Department.
A Badge Ceremony will take place on June 18, 2024, at 7:30pm during the Board of Commissioners Meeting. All are welcome to attend.
Sanitary Sewer Bill Mailing
Expect your bill to arrive in your mailbox soon.
Sanitary Sewer Facts:
- Lower Merion’s sewer rate of $4.51 per 1,000 gallons of water consumption has not been increased since 2012
- The sewer rate is the lowest among area municipalities that bill sewer based on water consumption
- The sewer bill is a utility and is NOT paid by your mortgage company
- Pay within the first 60 days to receive a 2% discount
- Additional information at link below…
 If you missed the May 16th presentation of the Schauffele Draft Design Concepts, you can view a recording of the presentation and share your preferences on the design elements through the following links:
Planning staff has been hosting opportunities for community members to view the concepts in person, meet with staff, ask questions, and share their thoughts. We welcome you to join us at an upcoming event:
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Boards Gallery (Open Through June 9th): Design boards are on display in the lobby of the Township Administration Building (75 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore) during business hours (8:30 am - 4:30 pm), accompanied by a suggestion box.
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June 3rd Open House at the Planning Commission (6 pm - 7 pm): Meet with planning staff in the Board Room of the Township Administration Building (75 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore) to discuss the design concepts and gather input.
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June 6th Civic Association Meet-up (6:30 pm): Planning staff will join the Ardwood and Ardmore Progressive Civic Associations at John Henry’s Pub (98 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore) to discuss the design concepts and gather input.
 Ardmore Residents Invited to Participate in Pilot Community Compost Program
The Township is kicking off its first Pilot Community Compost location in Ardmore this month and there is still space for new participants! Participants in the program will collect their household’s food scraps and other organic waste, then drop it off in a bin at a nearby community collection point at their convenience. Residents who are interested in participating in the current Ardmore pilot, or in future pilot locations in their neighborhood, are encouraged to complete the interest form.
 Mill Creek Bridge Opening
The long-awaited opening of Montgomery County Bridge 6, otherwise known as the Mill Creek Bridge, reopened on April 30th in the Gladwyne section of the Township with a ribbon cutting by Montgomery County Board of Commissioners: Jamila, H. Winder, Chair, Neil Makhija, who is also a Lower Merion Resident and Thomas DiBello along with Lower Merion Commissioners: V. Scott Zelov - Ward 10, Daniel S. Bernheim - Ward 1, Joshua Grimes - Ward 2 and Dr. Louis Rossman - Ward 9.
Bridge 6 is a Montgomery County owned bridge that was damaged during Hurricane Ida late summer of 2021, when flood waters caused damage to the structural supports of the bridge, forcing its closure. Township staff and Commissioners worked closely with County Officials to bring this project to completion.
 90’s Escape Room Day at Gladwyne Library
July 20th from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm.
Gather your team for a 90’s-themed escape room in the library! Teams will have up to an hour to solve our puzzle and escape the library meeting room. This is fun for families, teens, or middle schoolers. Registration is required.
This event has one-hour time slots. Please register all participants separately, so we have enough space. If one becomes full, please try to register for another time slot.
Sidewalk Program Community Input
and Discussion Meeting
The public is invited on Thursday June 13th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm to share input and have discussion with Township staff regarding the Township’s sidewalk improvement program in the 2nd floor Board Room of the Township Administration Building at 75 East Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore.
There is increased interest in pedestrian mobility and safety throughout the Township and there has been significant public interest in improving our community’s sidewalk network.
In October 2023, the Lower Merion Board of Commissioners adopted a Sidewalk Policy within the Capital Improvement Plan to fund new sidewalks identified in the Township’s Comprehensive Plan.
To improve the mobility of residents and lessen the dependance on congested roadways, the Board approved a preliminary list of 14 high priority sidewalk projects to be installed throughout the Township.
This public meeting is being held to inform residents regarding the recent sidewalk improvements in the township, implementation challenges, and to explain the criteria behind the identification of high priority projects. Staff will be seeking input regarding potential additional sidewalk segments, as well as input regarding identified high priority segments.
For additional information please contact Christopher Leswing, Director of the Building and Planning Department at cleswing@lowermerion.org
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 Eco-Friendly Mosquito Control
Spraying for mosquitos is non-toxic for mammals, but not for beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies, and moths. It can kill these insects and adversely affect birds, reptiles, and other mammals that depend on insects for food.
Choose eco-friendly methods on your property instead! These include:
Mosquitos are slow flyers, so put fans on your porch or patio and experiment with the best placement and angle. You can also use insect repellant with DEET, wear long-sleeved shorts and pants, and wear permethrin-treated clothing!
Mosquitos hatch in water, so you can prevent their hatching by removing pools of water. Check downspouts, outdoor furniture, and toys! For dog bowls or birdbaths, replace the water weekly or get a bubbler.
Spraying only kills adult mosquitos, not the larvae. Dunk buckets lure female mosquitos into laying their eggs in buckets of water containing Bti. The eggs hatch but the larvae don’t make it to adulthood! Strategically placing buckets around a neighborhood can reduce the adult mosquito population.
Visit this page for more information on how to set up a dunk bucket at home. Spoiler alert - it's cheap and easy!
Spring and Summer Energy-Saving Tips
Learn strategies to help you save energy and keep costs down during the spring and summer when the weather is warm and you are trying to keep your home cool. Some of the tips are free and can be used on a daily basis to increase your savings; others are simple and inexpensive actions you can take to keep energy affordable through the spring and summer.
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