Lansdowne, PA

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Historic Architectural Review Board is meeting to review two applications: a facade change at the Dunkin' Donuts at 23 E Baltimore Ave and a roof replacement for the St. Phil's school building. The board will also discuss community education and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Dunkin' Donuts facade work at 23 E Baltimore Ave
• St. Phil's school building roof replacement
• Community education town forum discussion
• Approval of minutes from July and March 2026 meetings

Borough Council Committee Meetings

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Human Relations Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative items and discuss old business, including an update on an LGBTQ educational event, the creation of processes and procedures, and a letter to Governor Shapiro. New business and announcements are also on the agenda.

• LGBTQ educational event update
• Creating processes and procedures
• Letter to Governor Shapiro

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from Borough Council and other boards, and discuss ongoing 2026 projects. Key items include a grant application for the South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin, a bird migration lighting resolution, and upcoming volunteer events like Free the Trees and Bird Day.

• South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin – grant application
• Lights Out Lansdowne, a Bird Migration Lighting Resolution
• Free the Trees – Wednesday, August 26, 6-7:30 PM
• Bird Day at the Farmers’ Market – Saturday, August 22
• Maintenance of Rap Curry Pollinator Garden and insect census – Friday, August 28, 9am-noon

Borough Council Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council will vote on a new ordinance establishing a policy that prohibits the Borough from participating in 287(g) agreements or using resources for federal immigration enforcement. The body will also approve a $75,400 contract for Central Business District streetscape design and a $53,050 bid for Highland Avenue paving. Additionally, the Council will authorize public hearings for a new gun shop zoning ordinance and change the regular meeting start time to 6:00 PM.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2026-___ prohibiting participation in 287(g) agreements and related federal immigration programs
• Approval of $75,400 contract with Derck & Edson for Central Business District streetscape design
• Approval of $53,050 bid from AF Damon for Highland Avenue paving, contingent on County approval
• Authorization to advertise a public hearing on the Firearm Retail Establishment (Gun Shop) Zoning Ordinance
• Change of regular Council meeting start time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM effective September 2026

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss park maintenance, upcoming cleanups, and new equipment. They will recap the Belmont Park cleanup and plan the Hays Park cleanup on September 5, 2026. The board will also discuss play area equipment for Veterans' Landing and a Movie Night event on October 16, 2026.

• Hays Park cleanup scheduled for September 5, 2026, 10am-12pm
• Discussion of play area equipment for Veterans' Landing
• Movie Night planned for Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8pm
• Park bench donations and park maintenance on agenda
• Upcoming committee meetings: Community Development and Recreation (Sept 1), Environment, Parks, and Trees (Sept 9), Shade Tree Commission (Sept 9), Environmental Advisory Council (Sept 17)

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Shade Tree Commission is meeting to perform hands-on maintenance: weeding tree pits and pruning PHS-planted trees along Baltimore Pike. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 7:30 PM, and the next meeting is set for September 9, 2026.

• Weed tree pits along Baltimore Pike
• Prune PHS trees planted along Baltimore Pike
• Next meeting: September 9, 2026 at 20th Century Club

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Environment, Parks, and Trees Committee is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss old and new business. Old business includes updates on Veterans Landing play equipment, native plant signs, memorial bench donations, and the Wabash Road property. New business includes a resolution for a 'Lights out Lansdowne!' program, an application to Birdtown PA for a stormwater grant, and a review of 2026 goals.

• Veterans Landing play equipment update
• Signs to identify native plants at Veterans Landing
• Donation of memorial benches to parks
• Resolution regarding 'Lights out Lansdowne!'
• Application to Birdtown PA for S. Lansdowne Stormwater DB

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Infrastructure, Codes, and Public Works Committee will meet to discuss updates on capital projects, stormwater infrastructure, EV charging stations, code enforcement, problem properties, roadway issues, and sanitation topics including alley trash pickup and sewer problems. Public comment is scheduled at multiple points. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no final votes listed.

• Capital projects update across all projects
• Stormwater inlet markers discussion
• EV charging stations at Veteran's Landing
• Alley trash pick-up discussion
• Sanitary sewer issues – wipes and other issues

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Finance, Administration Committee is meeting to review preliminary 2026 budget figures, health insurance administration, and revenue tracking for ambulance services and grants. They will also discuss budget planning schedules, a resolution update on the non-uniformed pension plan, and a report from the tax collector. Public comment is included.

• 2026 Budget preliminary Treasurer's Report
• Health insurance administration review
• Ambulance service monthly revenue report from COG
• Grant monitoring system discussion
• Non-uniformed pension plan resolution update

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council Health & Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss public safety and quality-of-life issues. Items include a proposed zoning ordinance for firearm retail establishments, parking and traffic calming concerns, and the retroactive hiring of a police officer. The committee will also review an ambulance service cost analysis and an immigration policy ordinance scheduled for a council vote.

• Firearm Retail Establishment (Gun Shop) Zoning Ordinance introduction and review of planning commission reports
• Officer Christopher Brolley hired retroactively full-time as of 7/21/2026; swearing-in ceremony on 8/19/2026
• Traffic calming requests for 100 block of Powelton Avenue and 200 block of Maple Avenue (received 7/24/2026)
• Immigration Policy Ordinance scheduled for council vote on 8/19/2026
• Ambulance service cost analysis of servicing municipalities (monthly review)

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Planning Commission is meeting to review the borough ordinance regulating gun stores. The agenda includes public comment and discussion of this ordinance as new business. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review of Borough Ordinance regulating Gun Stores

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Human Relations Commission will meet to review past activities, including training updates and LGBTQ events, and discuss turnover within the commission. The meeting is procedural with limited concrete decisions.

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Public Library board will hear a guest speaker on roles and responsibilities, elect a new treasurer, and approve the June meeting minutes. The board will review the treasurer's report on April and June bills, receive governance updates and a strategic‑plan discussion, and hear a council report. Public comments on library issues will follow the regular agenda items.

• Guest speaker Lise Detwiler on roles and responsibilities (30 min)
• Election of new treasurer, Daniella (5 min)
• Treasurer's report covering April and June bills (10 min)
• Governance updates and strategic‑plan goal setting (30 min)
• Council report by John Green (10 min)

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Parks and Recreation Board will review old business, including a recap of the Pennock Woods cleanup and plans for a Belmont Park cleanup on August 1, 2026. The board will also discuss upcoming events like a movie night and Mayor's Park Day, as well as potential equipment and maintenance for Veterans' Landing.

• Belmont Park cleanup scheduled for August 1, 2026
• August movie night proposed
• Veterans' Landing play area equipment discussed
• Park benches and maintenance topics on agenda
• Upcoming committee meetings listed

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Environmental Advisory Council is reviewing 2026 project updates and coordinating volunteer efforts for upcoming community events. The body is discussing public information for the South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin and drafting a Lights Out Resolution.

• Maintenance of Rap Curry Pollinator Garden on July 25
• Recycling bin management for National Night Out on August 4
• Public information sign for South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin
• Water-quality activity for Park Day at Reservoir Park on September 26
• Drafting of a Lights Out Resolution for Borough Council review

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The council will review the preliminary 2026 budget treasurer’s report before presenting it to the full council. Updates on staffing needs, ambulance service revenue, and the grant monitoring system will be provided. New business includes a non‑uniformed pension plan, changes to the employee manual, a tax collector report, and a proposed William Penn School District tax increase.

• Preliminary 2026 budget treasurer’s report
• Monthly ambulance service revenue report and anticipated changes
• Grant monitoring system update
• Consideration of a non‑uniformed pension plan
• Discussion of a William Penn School District tax increase

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Lansdowne Environment, Parks, and Trees Committee will meet to discuss Veterans Landing play equipment, native plant signage, and a donation of memorial benches. The agenda also includes a review of 2026 goals and a property update for Wabash Road.

• Veterans Landing play equipment budget update
• Donation of memorial benches to parks
• Signs to identify native plants at Veterans Landing
• Wabash Road property update
• Review of 2026 goals

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Shade Tree Commission is meeting to review tree planting wrap-ups and maintenance tasks. The body will discuss tree pit weeding and ivy removal at local parks. A meeting with Orsi Lazar PA.Gov regarding 'Plant a Trillion Trees' is listed under new business.

• PHS Spring 2026 Tree Planting wrap-up
• Weeding tree pits along Baltimore Avenue
• Ivy removal at Marlyn Park
• Saplings at Belmont Park and trees at Landing
• Shade Tree Commission Member renewals

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Infrastructure, Codes, and Public Works Committee will give a broad update on capital projects, discuss stormwater inlet markers, and consider installing EV charging stations at Veteran's Landing. It will also review code summaries, problem properties, facility issues, and sanitation topics such as alley trash pickup and sewer wipes. Public comment periods are scheduled for each section.

• Capital Projects Update – broad status report
• Stormwater Infrastructure – discussion of inlet markers
• EV Charging Stations – proposal for Veteran's Landing
• Code Summary and Problem Properties review
• Sanitation – alley trash pick‑up discussion and sewer wipe issues

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Economic Development and Technology Committee will review the LEDC report and the Streetscape Plan. Members will discuss Veterans Landing improvements and variances for Callahan Ward properties. The committee will also address a property next to 130 W Essex.

• Streetscape Plan
• TOPS Grant
• Veterans Landing playground equipment, EV chargers, and bench donations
• Variances for Callahan Ward properties for sale
• Property next to 130 W Essex

Boards and Commissions

The Tech Board will approve minutes from the May 4 meeting and review policy board camera features and costs. It will discuss a proposal to buy three software tools—DocAccess, AudioEye, and Acquia Web Governance—to make the borough’s website WCAG‑compliant. The board will also consider complaints about the parking information navigation and review a manifest of Borough Hall computers.

• Approve minutes of the May 4, 2026 meeting
• Review policy board camera features and cost
• Consider purchase of DocAccess, AudioEye, and Acquia Web Governance for website accessibility
• Discuss navigation menu changes for the parking information page
• Review manifest of Borough Hall computers

Borough Council Meetings

The Lansdowne Borough Council will consider several action items, including approving payment of June bills, authorizing Q3 and Q4 contracts with the Lansdowne Economic Development Corp, and naming the South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin. The council will also vote on a $1,000 grant application to the Pennsylvania Audubon Trust and adopt an advertising ordinance concerning ICE immigration policy. Additional items include extending a conditional police officer offer and certifying a civil service eligibility list.

• Approve payment of bills for June 17‑30, 2026
• Approve Q3 and Q4 contracts with the Lansdowne Economic Development Corp
• Approve the name “South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin”
• Submit a $1,000 grant application to Pennsylvania Audubon Trust for basin signage and plantings
• Approve advertising Ordinance 2026 regarding ICE immigration policy

The Lansdowne Borough Council unanimously approved advertising an ordinance regarding ICE immigration policy, which will establish principles in Borough policy. The council also approved several routine items, including payments, contracts with the Lansdowne Economic Development Corp., a stormwater basin name, a grant application, and a conditional job offer for a police officer. No public comment was made, and the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved advertising Ordinance 2026-__ regarding ICE immigration policy (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills for June 17-30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Q3 and Q4 contracts with Lansdowne Economic Development Corp. (unanimous)
• Approved name 'South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin' (unanimous)
• Approved grant application to PA Audubon Trust for $1,000 for sign and plantings (unanimous)
• Certified Civil Service Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Extended conditional offer of employment to Christopher Bradley as Full-Time Police Officer (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to approve April minutes and discuss ongoing 2026 projects. The body will review reports from the Borough Council and the Parks and Recreation Board.

• Rap Curry Pollinator Garden Insect Census on June 26
• Save The Night Farmer’s Market on July 11
• Maintenance of Rap Curry Pollinator Garden on July 25
• National Night Out recycling bin management on August 4
• Review of Fats, oils, grease, and pipes info sheet

The Environmental Advisory Council approved previous minutes and discussed several initiatives, including a $25k ChargePoint EV charger for the borough with PECO rebates, herbicide use in parks, and flooding concerns. No formal votes were taken; actions were mostly discussion and task assignments, such as preparing a presentation and grant proposal.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Discussed $25k ChargePoint EV charger with PECO rebates
• Christine to prepare herbicide presentation
• Christine to draft Bird Town grant proposal
• Recommended adding two EAC seats (discussion only)
• Scheduled pollinator garden cleanup for June 26

Borough Council Meetings

Borough Council will consider several public safety resolutions and infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes votes on sewer repairs at Gladstone Manor and engineering services for a bike lane project in South Lansdowne.

• Sewer repair bid of $102,275 from Insight Pipe Contracting for Gladstone Manor
• Engineering proposal of $68,295 from Kevin Matson for South Lansdowne bike lane safety project
• Proposed ordinance regarding retail gun stores
• Resolutions for Immigration Policy and Responsible Firearm Storage and Youth Firearm Injury Prevention
• Temporary closure of N. Highland Avenue and Highland Avenue Parking Lot on August 4, 2026, for National Night Out

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during this session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2026 (unanimous)

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Public Library Board will approve the May meeting minutes and hear the treasurer’s report on May bills. It will receive governance updates and ad‑hoc committee updates, and work on developing goals, roles, and action items tied to the library’s strategic plan. The meeting also includes a director’s report, a council report, and a brief public comment period.

• Approve May meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s report on May bills
• Governance updates and strategic‑plan goal setting
• Ad hoc committee updates
• Director report

Boards and Commissions

The Parks and Recreation Board will approve the agenda and May meeting minutes. It will review several park projects, including a cleanup at Pennock Woods, a movie night, a July 4th field day, and a possible community garden at Belmont Park. New business items include herbicide use in the parks and park bench donations. The meeting will conclude with public comment before adjourning.

• Recap of Rap Curry Park cleanup
• Upcoming cleanup at Pennock Woods on July 11, 2026
• Movie night: The Princess and the Frog on June 19, 2026
• Herbicide use in the parks
• Park bench donations

The Lansdowne Parks and Recreation Board approved spending $5,998 from an estate gift for cleaning and maintenance of the basin, though members discussed concerns about the cost relative to the small area and the maintenance budget. The board also planned upcoming events including a July 11 Pennock Woods cleanup, a June 19 movie night, a July 4th Field Day, and a September 26 Mayor's Proposed Park Day with a scavenger hunt concept. No formal votes were recorded; decisions were made by consensus.

• Approved $5,998 estate gift for basin cleaning and maintenance
• Scheduled Pennock Woods cleanup for July 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Scheduled Movie Night (The Princess and the Frog) for June 19, 8-10 p.m.
• Scheduled July 4th Field Day at high school field, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Planned Mayor's Proposed Park Day for September 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Directed GRL to remove shrub covering Rap Curry Park sign
• Told GRL to stop herbicide use in parks
• Agreed to have Belmont Park garden resident present proposal

Boards and Commissions

The Lansdowne Shade Tree Commission is meeting to review the 2026 spring tree planting and discuss new initiatives. The body will address maintenance along Baltimore Avenue and a program with the Juvenile Court.

• PHS Spring 2026 Tree Planting wrap-up
• Saplings and fencing at Belmont Park
• Trees at Landing
• Juvenile Court Youth Program
• Weeding tree pits along Baltimore Avenue

The Shade Tree Commission approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting. It confirmed plans for a “Free the Trees” ivy‑removal event at Marlyn Park, Willowbrook and Stratford on June 16, with a rain‑date on June 20, providing tools, gloves and pizza. No other actions were decided; discussions about the juvenile court youth program and member renewals were left pending.

• Approved May 13 meeting minutes
• Scheduled Free the Trees ivy‑removal event for June 16 (rain date June 20)

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Infrastructure, Codes, and Public Works Committee will review recommendations for two project bids. The meeting also includes discussions on stormwater markers, EV charging stations, and sanitation services.

• Proposed $102,275 bid from Insight Pipe Contracting for Gladstone Manor sewer repairs
• Proposed $68,295 proposal from Kevin Matson for TOPS grant/bike lane safety engineering in South Lansdowne
• EV Charging Stations at Veteran’s Landing
• Discussion on alley trash pick-up
• Review of West Avenue Business District and NE Side codes issues

Borough Council Committee Meetings

The Environment, Parks, and Trees Committee is meeting to review budget updates for Veterans Landing play equipment and the South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin. The body will also discuss native plant signage and the use of herbicides in parks.

• Budget update for Veterans Landing play equipment
• South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin project involving Caramanico Landscaping and PA Audubon Society grant
• Native plant signage for Rap Curry Park Pollinator Garden, Veterans Landing, and South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin
• Restoration of Shrigley Park
• Review of herbicide use in parks

The Environment, Parks, and Trees Committee discussed several park projects, including Veterans Landing Park equipment, a storm‑water detention basin sign, native‑plant signage, and a memorial‑bench donation policy. No formal approvals or votes were recorded; the committee assigned follow‑up tasks to members and staff.

• Recommend a sign identifying the South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin (planned)
• Develop plant‑identification signage language for Veterans Landing Park (planned)
• Apply for a $1,000 grant from Pennsylvania Audubon Society for basin signage and planting (planned)
• Revise draft policy for memorial bench donations (planned)
• Schedule site visit to Borough‑owned lot on Wabash Avenue to evaluate park‑improvement potential (planned)
• Meet with County representative to discuss Shrigley Park restoration after construction (planned)