Lower Merion Township Wins
2026 Governor’s Award
for Local Government Excellence
 We are excited to share that Lower Merion Township has received the 2026 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence in Innovative Planning and Sound Land Use Practices for the Ardmore House II Senior Affordable Housing Project.
Each year, the Governor’s Awards recognize local governments that have found creative ways to improve their communities. This award recognizes Lower Merion’s commitment to thoughtful land use planning as a means to expand affordable housing opportunities for residents.
This honor reflects our community’s dedication to planning that meets real needs. By transforming an underutilized surface parking lot into 48 units of senior affordable housing, Ardmore House II represents what’s possible when innovation and purpose come together.
Lower Merion Township extends its sincere thanks to our dedicated staff, government and non-profit partners, and community stakeholders whose hard work and collaboration made this achievement possible. The Township continues to advance forward-thinking approaches to housing and land use across the Commonwealth.
 Gas Powered Leaf Blower Ordinance Enforcement Starts June 1
Enforcement of the Gas Powered Leaf Blower Ordinance starts next month. From June 1 to October 1, 2026, the use of gas powered leaf blowers will not be permitted in Lower Merion Township.
LM Report-IT is the preferred method for reporting alleged ordinance violations. Complaints may also be made via email to bpcomplaints@lowermerion.org or by phone at 610-645-6124.
For educational materials in English and Spanish, visit the link below.
 Go for the Green Home Sustainability Fair
The Lower Merion Township Environmental Advisory Council is hosting a Home Sustainability Fair on Saturday, May 9 at from 10 am – 1 pm at Ludington Library.
This fun and educational event will feature helpful sustainability information from trusted sources and showcase local community members and organizations making a positive difference on the environment. A live demonstration of how to use the new EV chargers across the street in Lot 7 will follow at 1 pm.
Sanitary Sewer Bills Mailing May 26, 2026
Expect your bill to arrive in your mailbox soon after.
Sanitary Sewer Facts:
The Board of Commissioners is considering a new Sewer Rate for 2026, scheduled for adoption at the May 20th Board of Commissioners Meeting.
The main driver of the increase in rates is the more than $1.2 million annual increase in projected costs payable to the Philadelphia Water Department for treating most of the Township’s sewage flow.
The Ordinance is advertised with a range of possible Sewer Rates between $5.19 and $5.30 per 1,000 gallons, an increase from the 2025 rate of $4.51 per 1,000 gallons.
If adopted this will be the first increase in the Township Sewer Rate since 2012.
If passed at the higher rate, a household using 150 gallons per day of water would see their annual sewer bill increase by $43 from $247 to $290.
- 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
 Need a PA birth certificate? There is ONLY ONE authorized online vendor: mycertificates.health.pa.gov.
Don’t risk delays or extra fees by ordering anywhere else online.
 Call for Volunteers
Get involved in your community! Lower Merion Sustainability is seeking volunteers to help with community engagement, leaf blower ordinance outreach, and the annual Go for the Green Event. Sign up, and a staff member will reach out to you with details.
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