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Aug 21, 2026

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Township Receives $604,000 Sidewalk Grant

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Gas Leaf Blower Ban Not Recommended

Upper Providence Township’s Environmental Commission recommended against pursuing a gas-powered leaf blower ban after reviewing discussions and survey results. Instead, it plans an educational campaign encouraging residents to consider alternatives.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council hires firm for police chief search

Council unanimously approved hiring M.C.S. Consulting to guide the selection of the next police chief. The current chief is nearing retirement, and the firm will help Council manage the hiring process.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council awards Hunt Club Lane improvements

The Township Council voted 3-0 to accept Joseph Danielle, LLC’s $55,655.47 bid for the 1235 Hunt Club Lane improvement project.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council Approves Park Fundraising, Demolition

Council approved a fundraising consulting contract for Cherry Street Park improvements and awarded a $37,300 contract to demolish 1401 N. Providence Road. Both measures passed unanimously, 5-0.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council Advances Emergency Services Authority

Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 572 to create the Delco Emergency Services Authority by a 5-0 vote. It also selected MKSD Architectural Firm to design the municipal complex and approved a $4,539.87 police-services bill to the county after cutting the original $9,079.73 charge in half.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Township Awards $497,303 Road Contract

Council voted 4-0 to award the 2026 road paving contract for $497,302.75. Council also authorized bids for Hunt Club Lane stormwater repairs, while the Cherry Street Master Plan and Rose Tree Elementary sidewalk discussion were postponed to April 28.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Township Ends Per Capita Tax Contract

Council voted 5-0 to terminate Berkheimer’s contract for collecting delinquent per capita taxes and request refunds of fees collected from residents. Council also approved a stop sign on Meadowbrook Lane, selected a prefab, pole-barn, or steel design for the new public works building, and approved $857,574.32 in vouchers.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council approves new middle school athletic fields

Council unanimously approved a conditional-use application for a six-lane track and synthetic-turf field at Springton Lake Middle School. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2026, with no additional lighting and planned operating hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Township Advances 2026 Road Program

Council unanimously authorized an application for 2026 county liquid-fuel tax funds and authorized the Township Engineer to solicit bids for the 2026 Road Program. Council also introduced a stop-sign ordinance for Meadowbrook Lane at South Ridley Creek Road and approved $565,560.79 in vouchers.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council advances municipal complex design

Council unanimously approved municipal complex design option #2 and authorized issuing a request for architectural-service proposals for the renovation and expansion. The council also approved a $128,985 public works vehicle purchase and voted not to renew the lease for 939 N. Providence Road after it expires on December 31, 2026.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Township Receives $604,000 Sidewalk Grant

Upper Providence Township was awarded a $604,000 multimodal grant for sidewalk improvements connecting Stevenson’s Auto to the new Sunoco, including gap closures and ADA-compliant curb cuts. Council also approved studying a potential EMS service reorganization and authorized site investigations for a proposed public works facility at 1401 N. Providence Road.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Police Receive $32,250 for Speed-Calming Signs

The police department received a $32,250 speed-calming grant that will fund additional digital speed signs, including one for each district, and vehicle-based speed-timing devices.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council sets 2026 tax rate and borrowing

Council unanimously approved a 2026 property-tax rate of 2.1 mills and authorized up to $5 million in temporary borrowing through general obligation notes. It also approved purchasing 1401 N. Providence Road for the Public Works Department, subject to completion of an environmental study before closing.

2 min readMunicipal coverage