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## Recent meetings (50)

- [2026-11-12 — Pool feasibility study goes before commissioners — plus a Ward 1 vacancy and new stop signs on the agenda](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/ff789277-5835-4501-879d-7d93cb869d22): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-11-10 — Abington budget preview: FY2027 spending plan goes before commissioners](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/e58edf0e-7a26-4e4a-8455-b75a517f5234): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-11-10 — Shade Tree Commission to review SPS land development plan and plan fall tree events](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/4e764245-f3e7-4281-a97f-a6dcadc76ae2): Shade Tree Commission Meeting
- [2026-11-04 — Abington Human Relations Commission set to plan MLK Day, social media push, and multilingual complaint form](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/fb0119bf-850c-4f22-ab5d-89e690950c71): Human Relations Commission Meeting
- [2026-10-27 — Planning Commission to weigh new Abington middle school plans and Spear Avenue property sale](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/181c8ee5-c9ad-4c0e-a080-47727aca028a): Planning Commission Meeting
- [2026-10-26 — Abington Library Board meets tonight to review building project progress and financials.](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/fcb7844a-b891-4493-9768-ffecd6c41a6a): Library Board of Trustees
- [2026-10-22 — Abington promotes new police sergeant and reorganizes board leadership as President Hecker steps down](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/9f937564-46d8-4664-af20-0289f6fd780b): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-10-21 — Abington Environmental Advisory Council Prepares for October 21 Meeting on Recycling and Energy](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/ca76c9c0-b8df-4dd3-9cf8-f133e2ab8657): Environmental Advisory Council Meeting
- [2026-10-20 — Abington Zoning Board to weigh ADU plans, mixed-use buildings, and property variances on Oct. 20](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/afe58d07-ddec-4066-8de7-bd2c788726fa): Zoning Hearing Board Meeting
- [2026-10-15 — Abington Finance Committee Meeting Set for October 15, 2026](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/fee76f8b-b29b-406c-87f8-c2d2d19cea12): Finance Committee Meeting
- [2026-10-13 — Abington Shade Tree Commission met to discuss fall events, grants, and neighborhood tree requests](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/5ca0b071-545d-4106-ab01-c49a5cd0eb0c): Shade Tree Commission Meeting
- [2026-10-08 — Abington Commissioners approve $3.8M purchase of Spear Avenue property for community use](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/5efdf50c-111d-4550-8520-9e7b3710280c): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-09-28 — Library building project kicks off as trustees weigh costs, fundraising, and an 80-year-old building](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/2491f4af-6e3d-4b16-8ade-f3677de232fa): Library Board of Trustees
- [2026-09-24 — Abington Commissioners Deny 1209 Rydal Road Conditional Use and OK Valley Road Sewer Deal](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/a8f75a81-a993-4f3d-881c-e1b619e05806): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-09-22 — Planning Commission backs fix of zoning map errors affecting 165 Abington properties](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/2b8accc5-ad7f-46d8-adf8-2634fdbfbc5b): Planning Commission
- [2026-09-17 — Abington Finance Committee Approves August Bills and Renews Retiree Health Plan Despite 22% Cost Hike](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/0841bb8d-5173-4d95-ae4c-f69365181bbe): Finance Committee
- [2026-09-16 — Abington EAC pushes ahead on energy benchmarking, native plant sale, and land development reviews](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/ab72bc03-3ec6-48c7-8af4-97ee548a50c8): Environmental Advisory Council
- [2026-09-10 — Abington Commissioners table sewage agreement after neighbors object to covenant violation](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/bb9290dc-2316-4d30-bbf4-7fcea76941b0): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-09-08 — Shade Tree Commission plots fall tree giveaways and weighs in on Middle School landscaping plans](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/317117ef-7b22-43d2-98ae-3a5797390609): Shade Tree Commission
- [2026-09-02 — HRC plots fall lineup: bias training, NAACP partnership, and new 'Why I joined' campaign](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/412a8211-ba73-4c82-b9ac-45490ce1f714): Human Relations Commission
- [2026-08-27 — Abington OKs Taco Bell project and $1.5M library design study](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/86c58c09-805d-4d54-9c94-92ef4ad00b31): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-08-25 — Planning Commission backs new art for Keswick Avenue bridge underpass](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/bfea5ba2-a183-4c0a-a1c2-c022568f169e): Planning Commission
- [2026-08-20 — Abington OKs $6.5M in July bills — and pension costs are finally going down](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/5f7908f8-6075-4d76-bdce-b27a25c71286): Finance Committee
- [2026-08-19 — EAC adds a new member and lines up 2027 budget asks — climate plan, solar help for schools, and a Keswick Village green makeover](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/825b23ce-6a08-4ff2-9ee6-94fd4f8e9c89): Environmental Advisory Council
- [2026-08-13 — Abington honors 99-year-old park worker, plans deer control, and moves forward on Taco Bell](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/7dfac6e6-f7d3-4e4a-814e-ba9233117e72): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-08-11 — Shade Tree Commission OKs July minutes, hears HOA canopy plea and preps fall tree events](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/8242814f-18f2-4279-bf10-32db9e1225b7): Shade Tree Commission
- [2026-07-28 — Abington Planning Commission backs Taco Bell plans and new middle school project](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/a19f53db-76ee-4339-842d-ce95daaa51d2): Planning Commission
- [2026-07-23 — Abington OKs new traffic calming rules and extends police record rules](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/3ef97fa8-974b-4cfa-b895-b70e38086bac): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-07-15 — EAC backs a $36,000 joint budget request for park invasive removal and native gardens](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/6d374778-6938-4aec-b7e6-47d2d0487eae): Environmental Advisory Council
- [2026-07-14 — Shade Tree Commission maps out record ~$150K budget for 2027, from beech disease to invasive plant fights](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/9368f6b8-451f-4aef-8f9b-5a5a01143d45): Shade Tree Commission
- [2026-07-09 — Abington OKs e-bike park rules and advances traffic calming policy](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/7464d29f-12db-472c-9eb2-8cea4464952c): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-07-08 — Abington HRC wraps up PRIDE season, plans National Night Out and picks colors for $15 t-shirts](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/649958f7-bb82-43d9-8101-5ea87860248e): Human Relations Commission
- [2026-06-22 — Abington Library Board picks Dunleavy to lead capital campaign fundraising](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/4114394e-a6e5-48a7-8c4e-757dfe2b8458): Library Board of Trustees
- [2026-06-17 — EAC pushes solar at township buildings and the middle school, approves Bird City work and more](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/0ba22188-ee2c-492d-92d0-27620a067d53): Environmental Advisory Council
- [2026-06-11 — Abington Commissioners OK Fire Code Overhaul and Police Hires](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/63ad46cb-964e-4770-94b6-4ed061cca21c): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-06-09 — Abington tackles tree diseases and development plans for 2027](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/4fc9a71c-9dce-4585-b9d5-80b04da1d21e): Shade Tree Commission
- [2026-06-03 — Abington Human Relations Commission preps for Pride, Juneteenth, and July 4th quiet zone](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/59604382-48c4-4ca4-bcb2-f82da0195967): Human Relations Commission
- [2026-05-28 — Abington votes $3M to buy hospital properties for a new municipal campus](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/5707748f-c3c6-4a58-8a5c-a4ac00e5e5fd): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-05-21 — Abington Finance Committee Approves Millions in April Bills and Salaries](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/e6aa7f1e-4f8f-45c3-92af-928ae307de3d): Finance Committee
- [2026-05-21 — Abington reviews first-quarter pension and OPEB trust fund performance amid market volatility](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/79feb0c6-dd66-4ee8-90fc-589b1f3a3374): Pension Plan Committee
- [2026-05-20 — Abington's new middle school design leaves out LEED certification but keeps green features](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/9275d917-d0d7-40a9-a637-60f878e9d87a): Environmental Advisory Council
- [2026-05-18 — Abington Library Trustees elect new officers and kick off capital campaign prep](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/ab203f9f-0730-4d21-93e0-8d4e24f5dd81): Library Board of Trustees
- [2026-05-14 — Abington Commissioners Greenlight Manor Woods Trail & Settle Major Land Deals](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/5aebb223-ecaf-474a-87a6-24f8d821fc74): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-05-12 — Abington Shade Tree Commission talks spring plantings, grants, and 2027 budget prep](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/4004882d-ff64-454f-80a4-e98dea8730b9): Shade Tree Commission
- [2026-04-30 — Abington moves ahead with SPS rebuilding plan after massive fire](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/d21c9802-ce52-4991-9464-2a8173ae453b): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-04-27 — Abington library board gets funding win, votes to launch fundraising RFP for new building](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/27a7ba7f-a167-41cd-99e6-599d68f3e368): Library Board of Trustees
- [2026-04-16 — Abington Commissioners fill Ward 13 vacancy, fund park upgrades and art center rent break](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/a72f71a2-78e0-47fb-bf53-2998b729b1aa): Board of Commissioners
- [2026-04-15 — Abington Environmental Advisory Council Approves $3,500 for Local Parks and Gardens](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/72628a5a-7fd8-4598-88ad-b2697a2baf59): Environmental Advisory Council
- [2026-04-15 — Abington Finance Committee Approves March 2026 Bills and Payroll](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/3d0f7f47-c98b-49ec-bd46-380bc80f67d1): Finance Committee
- [2026-04-14 — Abington Shade Tree Commission plans spring tree give-away, new plantings, and heritage tree program](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/meetings/feb01799-8552-4d89-a61f-991e3180ffef): Shade Tree Commission


## Civic issues (50)

- [Abington Township Public Library Design RFP](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/abington-township-public-library-design-rfp): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Fall Community Tree Events and Volunteer Coordination](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/parks-and-recreation): parks-recreation · priority: high
- [Automated Red-Light Enforcement Program](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/traffic-enforcement): transportation · priority: medium
- [Zoning Map Corrections Across 13 Wards](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/zoning-map-corrections-across-13-wards): zoning · priority: medium
- [Acquisition of 2828 Spear Avenue Property](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/acquisition-of-2828-spear-avenue-property): development · priority: high
- [Energy Benchmarking and Efficiency](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/energy-benchmarking-and-efficiency): environment · priority: high
- [Accessory Dwelling Unit and Residential Zoning Variances](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/accessory-dwelling-unit-and-residential-zoning-variances): zoning · priority: high
- [Sewer Connection and Right-of-Way Dispute at 1368 Valley Road](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/sewer-connection-and-right-of-way-dispute-at-1368-valley-road): zoning · priority: high
- [Ward 13 Commissioner Vacancy Appointment](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/commissioner-vacancy): governance · priority: high
- [Road Salt Mitigation](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/road-salt-mitigation): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [SPS Technologies Facility Reconstruction and Land Development Waiver](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/sps-technologies-facility-reconstruction-and-land-development-waiver): development · priority: critical
- [Montco 2040 Grant for Invasive Plant Management](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/montco-2040-grant-for-invasive-plant-management): environment · priority: high
- [Heritage Tree Program and New Homeowner Outreach](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/heritage-tree-program-and-new-homeowner-outreach): environment · priority: medium
- [Proposed Traffic Calming Policy](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/proposed-traffic-calming-policy): roads · priority: high
- [Monthly Expenditures and Payroll Authorization](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/monthly-expenditures-and-payroll-authorization): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [Police License Plate Reader Contract (Axon)](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/surveillance-camera-replacement): general · priority: high
- [$3 Million Acquisition of Hospital Properties](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/3-million-acquisition-of-hospital-properties): development · priority: critical
- [Abington Separated Bike Lanes Action Plan](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/abington-separated-bike-lanes-action-plan): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Energy benchmarking for public buildings](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/energy-benchmarking-for-public-buildings): environment · priority: high
- [Abington School District Middle School Construction](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/school-construction-referendum): education · priority: critical
- [PRIDE crosswalk at Abington Library](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/pride-crosswalk-proposal): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Bird City Network and Briar Bush reforestation grant](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/bird-city-network-and-briar-bush-reforestation-grant): environment · priority: medium
- [Human Relations Commission Outreach and Community Programming](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/human-relations-commission-outreach-and-community-programming): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Human Library Event Planning](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/human-library-event-planning): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [EV Charging Station Infrastructure Expansion](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/ev-charging-station-infrastructure-expansion): environment · priority: medium
- [Commercial and Mixed-Use Development Relief](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/economic-development): development · priority: critical
- [MLK Jr. Day Community Celebration](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/mlk-jr-day-community-celebration): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Swimming Pool Complex Feasibility Study](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/swimming-pool-complex-feasibility-study): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) Review](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/minimum-municipal-obligation-review): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/fiscal-year-2027-proposed-budget): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [2027 township budget and environmental initiatives](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/2027-township-budget-and-environmental-initiatives): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Meetinghouse Road Sidewalk and ADA Ramp Improvements](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/meetinghouse-road-sidewalk-and-ada-ramp-improvements): roads · priority: medium
- [Cancellation of CDBG-DR Housing Rehabilitation Grant Activity](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/cancellation-of-cdbg-dr-housing-rehabilitation-grant-activity): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Abington Middle School Sustainable Design Review](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/abington-middle-school-sustainable-design-review): schools · priority: high
- [Roslyn Community Center Planning](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/roslyn-community-center-planning): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Winter Road Salt Supply Procurement](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/winter-road-salt-supply-procurement): roads · priority: high
- [Hope and Help Network CDBG Extension](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/hope-and-help-network-cdbg-extension): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [155 Washington Lane Assessment Appeal Settlement](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/155-washington-lane-assessment-appeal-settlement): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [election voter guide](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/election-voter-guide): governance · priority: medium
- [Retiree Medical Plan Provider Selection](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/retiree-medical-plan-provider-selection): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Public Works Bids and Infrastructure Maintenance](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/public-works-bids-and-infrastructure-maintenance): roads · priority: high
- [Municipal Cash Management and Investment Yields](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/municipal-cash-management-and-investment-yields): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Proposed Fire Code Ordinance Update](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/proposed-fire-code-ordinance-update): public-safety · priority: high
- [Fall native plant sale at Abington Township Library](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/fall-native-plant-sale-at-abington-township-library): environment · priority: low
- [Parks and Trail Infrastructure Investments](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/parks-and-trail-infrastructure-investments): parks-rec · priority: high
- [MLK Jr. Day partnership with Willow Grove NAACP](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/mlk-jr-day-partnership-with-willow-grove-naacp): parks-rec · priority: low
- [2026 Board Leadership and Professional Appointments](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/2026-board-leadership-and-professional-appointments): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [State aid increase and library finances](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/library-funding-and-operating-budget): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Adult literacy program](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/adult-literacy-program): schools · priority: medium
- [Watershed Grant Opportunities and Public Land Resource Allocation](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/issues/grant-funding): budget · priority: medium


## Development applications (34)

- [LD-22-04 — 521 Moredon Road (Solar Array Panels)](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/521-moredon-road): other · pending
- [LD-24-01 — 2241 Old Welsh Road](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/2241-old-welsh-road): other · pending
- [LD-19-11 — Easton Road Storage](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/easton-road-storage): other · pending
- [Abington Middle School (AMS) land development](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/abington-middle-school-land-development): site-plan · under-review
- [Abington School District New Middle School](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/abington-school-district-new-middle-school): site-plan · under-review
- [1420 Orchard Hill Rd Accessory Structure](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/1420-orchard-hill-rd-accessory-structure): variance · pending
- [1450 Edge Hill Rd Single-Family Dwelling](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/1450-edge-hill-rd-single-family-dwelling): variance · pending
- [2898 Rossiter Ave Accessory Structure](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/2898-rossiter-ave-accessory-structure): variance · pending
- [2806 Limekiln Pike Mixed-Use](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/2806-limekiln-pike-mixed-use): site-plan · pending
- [207 Chelsea Ave Driveway](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/207-chelsea-ave-driveway): variance · pending
- [820 Meetinghouse Rd ADU](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/820-meetinghouse-rd-adu): conditional-use · pending
- [2405 Jenkintown Rd Subdivision](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/2405-jenkintown-rd-subdivision): subdivision · pending
- [2828 Spear Avenue Acquisition](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/2828-spear-avenue-acquisition): other · approved
- [1368 Valley Road Sewer Connection](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/1368-valley-road-sewer-connection): other · approved
- [1209 Rydal Road Conditional Use](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/1209-rydal-road-conditional-use): conditional-use · denied
- [Township of Abington Zoning Map Amendment](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/township-of-abington): general-plan-amendment · under-review
- [SPS updated land development plans](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/sps-updated-land-development-plans): site-plan · under-review
- [Moredon Road project](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/moredon-road-project): other · under-review
- [Proposed Middle School](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/proposed-middle-school): other · under-review
- [Abington School District Conditional Use](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/abington-school-district-conditional-use): conditional-use · approved
- [1919 Easton Road (Taco Bell)](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/1919-easton-road): site-plan · approved
- [Keswick Avenue SEPTA Bridge Underpass Mural](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/keswick-avenue-septa-bridge-underpass-mural): other · under-review
- [344 & 354 Cadwalader Avenue Minor Subdivision](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/344-354-cadwalader-avenue-minor-subdivision): subdivision · approved
- [Leopard Road and 1015 Dixon Lane Minor Subdivision](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/leopard-road-and-1015-dixon-lane-minor): subdivision · approved
- [Abington School District Middle School](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/abington-school-district-middle-school): conditional-use · approved
- [SPS Industrial Redevelopment](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/sps-industrial-redevelopment): site-plan · conditions-required
- [221 Moredon Road Preliminary Major Subdivision & Land Development](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/221-moredon-road-preliminary-major-subdivision-land-development): subdivision · under-review
- [Old York Road / Horace Avenue Municipal Property Acquisition](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/old-york-road-horace-avenue-municipal-property-acquisition): other · approved
- [SPS Technologies Reconstruction](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/sps-technologies-reconstruction): site-plan · approved
- [SPS Technologies Parking Lot & Site Plan Waiver](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/sps-technologies-parking-lot-site-plan-waiver): site-plan · under-review
- [711 Fox Chase Road (St. Basil)](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/711-fox-chase-road): site-plan · approved
- [Abington School District Middle School Campus Redevelopment](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/abington-school-district-middle-school-campus-redevelopment): site-plan · under-review
- [SPS Technologies Industrial Redevelopment](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/sps-technologies-industrial-redevelopment): site-plan · under-review
- [438 Cedar Road Subdivision (St. Mary's Cemetery)](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/development/438-cedar-road-subdivision): subdivision · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [zoning](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/zoning): zoning
- [Acquisition of 2828 Spear Avenue Property](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/acquisition-of-2828-spear-avenue-property): development
- [BOC-09-102226 Re-Organization of the Board](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/boc-09-102226-re-organization-of-the-board): water-utilities
- [public-safety](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/public-safety): public-safety
- [BOC-01-102226 Motion to approve the Minutes from the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting of September 24, 2026.](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/boc-01-102226-motion-to-approve-the-minutes-from-the-board-of-commissioners-regu): water-utilities
- [Acquisition of Properties on Old York Road and Horace Avenue](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/acquisition-of-properties-on-old-york-road-and-horace-avenue): taxes-budget
- [1368 Valley Road Sewer Connection](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/1368-valley-road-sewer-connection): development
- [SPS Technologies Facility Reconstruction and Land Development Waiver](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/sps-technologies-facility-reconstruction-and-land-development-waiver): environment
- [EDC Financial and Operational Review](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/edc-financial-and-operational-review): budget
- [library](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/library): parks-rec
- [development](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/development): development
- [Deer Mitigation Program](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/deer-mitigation-program): public-safety
- [Zoning Map Corrections Across 13 Wards](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/zoning-map-corrections-across-13-wards): taxes-budget
- [1209 Rydal Road Conditional Use Denial](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/1209-rydal-road-conditional-use-denial): development
- [parks](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/parks): parks-rec
- [Ward 13 Commissioner Vacancy Appointment](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/ward-13-commissioner-vacancy-appointment): development
- [environment](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/environment): environment
- [Library building project](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/library-building-project): development
- [Tree Protection and Land Development Regulations (221 Moredon Road)](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/tree-protection-and-land-development-regulations-221-moredon-road): environment
- [budget](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/budget): taxes-budget
- [ARPA Fund Allocation and Municipal Property Purchases](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/arpa-fund-allocation-and-municipal-property-purchases): public-safety
- [Meeting Video / E-Bikes](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/meeting-video-e-bikes): public-safety
- [Municipal Cash Management and Investment Yields](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/municipal-cash-management-and-investment-yields): taxes-budget
- [Library building project funding](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/library-building-project-funding): taxes-budget
- [Trees at Canterbury and Runningbrook Roads](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/trees-at-canterbury-and-runningbrook-roads): environment
- [Penmore Place HOA tree canopy](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/penmore-place-hoa-tree-canopy): environment
- [Ward 13 Commissioner Vacancy](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/ward-13-commissioner-vacancy): taxes-budget
- [Proposed Fire Code Ordinance Update](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/proposed-fire-code-ordinance-update): public-safety
- [Township Financial Expenditures and Payroll](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/township-financial-expenditures-and-payroll): taxes-budget
- [Township Deer Population Mitigation](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/township-deer-population-mitigation): public-safety
- [parks-rec](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/parks-rec): parks-rec
- [Wildfire/Police Appreciation](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/wildfirepolice-appreciation): public-safety
- [Abington Woods tree distribution](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/abington-woods-tree-distribution): environment
- [infrastructure](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/infrastructure): parks-rec
- [Blight and Code Enforcement](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/blight-and-code-enforcement): public-safety
- [Library collections and circulation tracking](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/library-collections-and-circulation-tracking): development
- [Traffic Safety / E-Bikes](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/traffic-safety-e-bikes): public-safety
- [Fire safety and neighbor outreach](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/fire-safety-and-neighbor-outreach): public-safety
- [municipal-operations](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/municipal-operations): municipal-operations
- [roads](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/roads): roads
- [Vacant Property Registry and Ordinance Expansion](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/vacant-property-registry-and-ordinance-expansion): zoning
- [stormwater](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/stormwater): water-utilities
- [Invasive plant removal](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/invasive-plant-removal): environment
- [2026 Board Leadership and Professional Appointments](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/2026-board-leadership-and-professional-appointments): administration
- [Township Administration](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/township-administration): public-safety
- [Middle school construction traffic](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/middle-school-construction-traffic): development
- [Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/pedestrian-safety-and-traffic-calming): roads
- [Summer Community Events and Inclusion Planning](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/summer-community-events-and-inclusion-planning): parks-rec
- [traffic](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/traffic): roads
- [Traffic Calming Policy](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/community/traffic-calming-policy): roads


## Officials (70)

- [Tom Hecker](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/tom-hecker): President
- [Jeremy Rosenbaum](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/jeremy-rosenbaum): Commissioner
- [Drew Rothman](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/drew-rothman): Commissioner
- [Jimmy DiPlacido](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/jimmy-diplacido): Commissioner
- [Ayanna Laney-Martin](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/ayanna-laney-martin): Commissioner
- [Jeffrey Browne](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/jeffrey-browne): Commissioner
- [Stuart Winegrad](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/stuart-winegrad): Commissioner
- [Lori Henry](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/lori-henry): Commissioner
- [Dennis Zappone](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/dennis-zappone): Commissioner
- [Christine Young-Gertz](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/christine-young-gertz): Commissioner
- [John Spiegelman](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/john-spiegelman): Commissioner
- [Matt Vahey](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/matt-vahey): Vice President
- [Jennifer Burke Purtell](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/jennifer-burke-purtell): Commissioner
- [Lori Schreiber](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/lori-schreiber): Commissioner
- [Thomas Bowman](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/thomas-bowman): Commissioner
- [Nicholas Brown](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/nicholas-brown): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Liz Vile](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/liz-vile): Recording Secretary — Administration
- [Christopher S. Christman](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/christopher-s-christman): Township Manager — Administration
- [David Habig](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/david-habig): Director of Community Development — Administration
- [Tara Wehmeyer](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/tara-wehmeyer): Assistant Township Manager — Administration
- [Mike Scotese](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/mike-scotese): Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee Member — Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee
- [Michael Bova](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/michael-bova): Vacant Property Review Board Member — Vacant Property Review Board
- [John Kennedy](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/john-kennedy): Shade Tree Commission Member — Shade Tree Commission
- [Michele Cooper](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/michele-cooper): Chair — Human Relations Commission
- [Patricia Gallagher](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/patricia-gallagher): Chair — Shade Tree Commission
- [Joseph Milano](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/joseph-milano): Chair — Library Board of Trustees
- [Cakky Braun-Evans](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/cakky-braun-evans): Associate Member — Environmental Advisory Council
- [Leah Anderson](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/leah-anderson): Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee Member — Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee
- [Ian Costello](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/ian-costello): Environmental Advisory Council Member — Environmental Advisory Council
- [Michael Schlagnhaufer](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/michael-schlagnhaufer): Vacant Property Review Board Member — Vacant Property Review Board
- [Karin McGarry-Rosen](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/karin-mcgarry-rosen): Chair — Environmental Advisory Council
- [Andrea Soo](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/andrea-soo): Associate Member — Environmental Advisory Council
- [Katie Newell](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/katie-newell): Planning Commission Member — Planning Commission
- [Laura Hanes](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/laura-hanes): Vice-Chair — Zoning Hearing Board
- [Susan Myerov](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/susan-myerov): Associate Member — Environmental Advisory Council
- [Charles DiCello](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/charles-dicello): Planning Commission Member — Planning Commission
- [Rachael McNeill](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/rachael-mcneill): Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee Member — Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee
- [John Sorrentino](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/john-sorrentino): Treasurer — Environmental Advisory Council
- [Monique Allen](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/monique-allen): Human Relations Commission Member — Human Relations Commission
- [Mavis Robinson](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/mavis-robinson): Planning Commission Member — Planning Commission
- [Lauren Greaves](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/lauren-greaves): Library Board of Trustees Member — Library Board of Trustees
- [Peter Kim](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/peter-kim): Zoning Hearing Board Member — Zoning Hearing Board
- [Mitch Gertz](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/mitch-gertz): Vice Chairperson — Environmental Advisory Council
- [Anna Nicholaides](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/anna-nicholaides): Shade Tree Commission Member — Shade Tree Commission
- [Kristin Chapin](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/kristin-chapin): Human Relations Commission Member — Human Relations Commission
- [Steven Sacavage](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/steven-sacavage): Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee Member — Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee
- [Tiffany Delgado-Bickley](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/tiffany-delgado-bickley): Human Relations Commission Member — Human Relations Commission
- [Emily Cooper](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/emily-cooper): Library Board of Trustees Member — Library Board of Trustees
- [Daniel Kaye](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/daniel-kaye): Library Board of Trustees Member — Library Board of Trustees
- [Steven Kline](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/steven-kline): Chair — Zoning Hearing Board
- [Elaine Cassidy Shanahan](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/elaine-cassidy-shanahan): Library Board of Trustees Member — Library Board of Trustees
- [Krystn Kuckleman](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/krystn-kuckleman): Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee Member — Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee
- [Tim Barton](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/tim-barton): Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee Member — Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee
- [Maurie Markman](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/maurie-markman): Library Board of Trustees Member — Library Board of Trustees
- [Joe Stevens](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/joe-stevens): Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee Member — Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee
- [John Jadach](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/john-jadach): Associate Member — Environmental Advisory Council
- [Bonnie Dalzell](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/bonnie-dalzell): Human Relations Commission Member — Human Relations Commission
- [Yoni Hirt](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/yoni-hirt): Chair — Vacant Property Review Board
- [Michael Melchiorre](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/michael-melchiorre): Environmental Advisory Council Member — Environmental Advisory Council
- [Sabrina Nusser](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/sabrina-nusser): Planning Commission Member — Planning Commission
- [Nancy Wright](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/nancy-wright): Library Board of Trustees Member — Library Board of Trustees
- [Karin Rosen](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/karin-rosen): Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee Member — Recreation, Parks, and Open Space Advisory Committee
- [Jennifer Sherwood](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/jennifer-sherwood): Associate Member — Environmental Advisory Council
- [Lance Weatherly](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/lance-weatherly): Planning Commission Member — Planning Commission
- [Alex Barbiero](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/alex-barbiero): Human Relations Commission Member — Human Relations Commission
- [Robin Eisman](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/robin-eisman): Shade Tree Commission Member — Shade Tree Commission
- [Justin Williams](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/justin-williams): Human Relations Commission Member — Human Relations Commission
- [Richard Goldstone](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/richard-goldstone): Vacant Property Review Board Member — Vacant Property Review Board
- [Peaches Cooper](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/peaches-cooper): Environmental Advisory Council Member — Environmental Advisory Council
- [Kyle Rutherford](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/abington/officials/kyle-rutherford): Planning Commission Member — Planning Commission