Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Abington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in environment with medium priority
Bird City Network and Briar Bush reforestation grant
Resolution No. 26-035 was scheduled to authorize a PECO Green Region grant application for invasive plant management and native plant restoration at Briar Bush.
Heritage Tree Program and New Homeowner Outreach
Philadelphia Couples Therapy proposed a corporate sponsorship that would provide trees to new homeowners, expanding canopy in newly occupied homes.
EV Charging Station Infrastructure Expansion
Bids for township EV charging stations came in too high, so the township is rebidding with fewer locations. Installations must be done by year's end, and the EAC may chip in financially once revised bids arrive.
Keswick Village tree removal and replanting
Keswick Village plans to remove unhealthy trees along its main road and has hired a landscape architect. The commission's tree expert agrees the trees are in poor shape but wants the replanting plan to include money for long-term care.
Penmore Place HOA tree canopy decline
A 15-home HOA near the Rydal train station has about 13 acres with a thinning canopy and invasive-species problems. The Commission is stepping in to review the property and help build a long-term care strategy — its first-ever HOA partnership.
Municipal Composting and Recycling Outreach
EAC volunteers ran an eco-friendly craft table at the library pop-up event and will bring recycling activities to Pre-Night Out on August 3.