BoardLansdowne

Boards and Commissions

Track committee activity, current roster, and published meeting coverage for Boards and Commissions in Lansdowne.

0 active membersLast meeting Aug 20, 202619 summaries in 30d

Summaries

Active roster

Latest activity

Aug 22, 2026

Municipality

Lansdowne

Latest coverage

Plastic Bag Ordinance Moves Toward Council Vote

Published Aug 22, 2026

Related summaries

Published meeting coverage connected to Boards and Commissions.

Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Environmental council weighs charger and flood measures

The council discussed a two-car electric-vehicle charger expected to cost about $25,000 plus installation, with PECO rebates potentially covering 50% of the cost. Members also considered planting more trees at Rap Curry Park to help reduce storm-water damage and flooding.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Park herbicide spraying halted for review

The Parks and Recreation Board reported that the parks contractor was told to stop even spot spraying herbicides. Weed-control methods will be revisited when the next park-maintenance contract is developed, and the issue will return during budget discussions.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Tree Planting and Ivy Removal Planned

The commission reported that 14 spring trees were ordered, with 13 distributed to residents and one planted in Marlyn Park. It also planned a June 16 “Free the Trees” event to remove ivy near Marlyn Park, with a June 20 rain date.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 26, 2026

Human Relations Commission Plans Community Outreach

The commission is developing a process to assess discrimination complaints, determine whether it can mediate them, and refer cases to the PHRC when it cannot. Members also planned outreach at Lansdowne Pride on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 21, 2026

Environmental projects and recycling updates

The minutes report that Lansdowne’s single-use plastic bag ban took effect June 1, with enforcement scheduled to begin October 1. The EAC also discussed recycling political signs, expanding recycling-bin stickers and bins, electric vehicle chargers, and new pollinator and ivy-removal projects.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 18, 2026

Veterans’ Landing Play Plans Remain Unresolved

The board did not settle the design or budget for play equipment at Veterans’ Landing; possible table repairs have put the budget in flux, and members discussed fundraising for options costing about $2,500 to $4,000.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 13, 2026

Shade Tree Commission Tracks New Plantings

The commission reported that three spring trees were planted, including one in Marlyn Park, and planned to plant a tulip poplar and a hickory in Belmont Park. Members also reviewed concerns that a newly planted hackberry near Lansdowne Avenue and the Landing may be buried too deeply.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Plastic Bag Ban and Creek Swimming Prohibited

Lansdowne Borough’s single-use plastic bag ban will begin June 1, with enforcement starting October 1; swimming in Darby Creek was also prohibited, with warning signs planned.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Single-use plastic bag ban passes

The minutes report that Borough Council passed a single-use plastic bag ban and appointed Mikey Ruda to the Environmental Advisory Council. The minutes do not provide the ban’s scope or effective date.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Tree City Applications Approved, Plantings Planned

The commission approved its Tree City application and Tree Growth Award materials and sent them to Borough Hall. Spring tree pickups and plantings are planned for April 16, April 17, and the following Saturday, with three trees still available for residents.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Darby Creek Swimming Ban Advances

The Borough Council voted 4-2 to publish a resolution prohibiting swimming throughout Darby Creek; the minutes say a final vote was planned for mid-April. The proposal follows safety and enforcement problems at Hoffman Park.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Plastic Bag Ban Heads to April Vote

Borough Council approved advertising the plastic bag ban for an April vote; if approved, it could start June 1, with enforcement beginning in August. Lansdowne also passed its annual stormwater inspection covering approximately 400 storm drains.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Commission Plans ICE-Focused Open House

The commission postponed its planned March open house and proposed an April 19 event focused on ICE and ways residents can protect their neighbors. Members will seek a speaker, consider a hybrid format, and develop outreach materials.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Parks Board Plans Reservoir Cleanup

The board scheduled a Reservoir Park cleanup for March 7, 2026; a February Gateway Slope cleanup was canceled because of snow and cold temperatures.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Environmental Council Highlights Heat and Flooding Risks

The council identified flooding and extreme heat as major Lansdowne risks and said the borough should participate in the 2027 update to the county hazard mitigation plan. Members also discussed a mid-April vote on a single-use plastic bag ordinance, bike-lane improvements that could cost about $500,000, and a study of converting borough vehicles to electric.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Spring tree planting plans move ahead

The commission scheduled pickup of spring planting trees for April 16, with borough plantings planned for April 17 and volunteer help for residents over the following weekend. It also submitted the Tree City application and planned an April 24 Arbor Day celebration.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Social Media Policy Amendments Approved

The board approved amended social media policies for Borough staff and elected officials and a separate Library version. It also advanced review of replacement code-enforcement software after reporting and data-saving problems with the current system; options discussed ranged from about $20,000 to $40,000 annually, plus possible migration costs.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Parks Board Targets Trash and Maintenance

The board agreed to develop an escalating response to inappropriate behavior and seek better police presence at Hoffman Park, with members asked to share ideas before the February 17 meeting.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Plastic Bag Ordinance Moves Toward Council Vote

Lansdowne Borough’s single-use plastic bag ordinance is scheduled for presentation on March 3 and a vote on March 17. Another resident survey and a public meeting for residents and business owners are planned before the vote.

1 min readMunicipal coverage