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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.

Public comments (19)

ConcernedJoe BrociousSep 24, 2026

Raised concerns about township interest income management and alleged unprofessional behavior by a township official following a previous meeting.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Sep 24, 2026 · 42:39 →
OpposedLaura LehmanSep 24, 2026

Criticized board leadership and management behavior, arguing that residents are insufficiently notified about zoning and development actions.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Sep 24, 2026 · 46:47 →
OpposedLora LehmannSep 10, 2026

Objected to the handling of the sewer agreement, stating it unfairly bypasses a legal covenant to benefit a single property owner.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Sep 10, 2026 · 8:31 →
OpposedAdele KubelSep 10, 2026

Criticized the board for advancing developer agendas, neglecting blight cleanup, and failing to address local trash and vehicle parking issues.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Sep 10, 2026 · 2:18 →
OpposedDr. Bruce BachSep 10, 2026

Spoke against the Valley Road sewer indemnity agreement, arguing it violates a 26-year-old private covenant and negatively impacts neighboring properties.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Sep 10, 2026 · 5:35 →
SupportiveMatt KullSep 10, 2026

Property owner Matt Kull defended the proposed sewer design as the only viable engineering option and noted he intends to restore the property and replace trees.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Sep 10, 2026 · 12:32 →
OpposedKatherine BachSep 10, 2026

Argued that Valley Road is a feasible connection option and urged the board not to violate a 25-year-old covenant.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Sep 10, 2026 · 16:40 →
ConcernedKim SeeseSep 10, 2026

Spoke on behalf of the Rydal/Meadowbrook Civic Association against the indemnity agreement, citing environmental and downstream risks, and later requested longer document posting windows and deer mitigation updates.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Sep 10, 2026 · 20:00 →
SupportiveRoss AbelAug 27, 2026

Thanked the board for shelving the e-bike ordinance and suggested targeting bad behaviors rather than banning e-bikes broadly.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Aug 27, 2026 · 13:32 →
OpposedAdele KubelJul 9, 2026

Criticized township leadership, minutes preparation, and developer influence over high-density housing and stormwater projects.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Jul 9, 2026 · 1:33 →
ConcernedConnie BriggsJul 9, 2026

Urged the board to strictly apply conditional use criteria and evaluate real-world impacts for the 1209 Rydal Road senior care proposal.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Jul 9, 2026 · 1:30:12 →
OpposedLaura LehmannJul 9, 2026

Criticized the board for rushing the e-bike ordinance and library RFP without adequate public vetting or committee review.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Jul 9, 2026 · 19:02 →
OpposedAdele KubelJul 9, 2026

Raised concerns about blighted properties, code enforcement issues, and developer influence in the township.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Jul 9, 2026 · 1:13:31 →
OpposedLaura LehmannJul 9, 2026

Expressed concerns about neighborhood character and procedural handling of the 1209 Rydal Road application and consent agenda.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Jul 9, 2026 · 1:32:22 →
ConcernedConnie BriggsFeb 12, 2026

Asked for the specific regulatory documents and processes residents can use to ensure their voices are heard.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Feb 12, 2026 · 12:20 →
ConcernedAdele KubelFeb 12, 2026

Expressed concern about public transparency, minutes editing, Old York Road bus stop bollards, and developer-influenced housing density.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Feb 12, 2026 · 2:25 →
OpposedLora LehmannFeb 12, 2026

Returned to criticize the elimination of committee meetings and comprehensive plan consistency reviews.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Feb 12, 2026 · 47:40 →
ConcernedAdele KubelJan 22, 2026

Expressed concerns about unpublished meeting minutes, fast-tracked deer hunting approvals, lack of answers to resident questions, dying trees, and neighborhood blight.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Jan 22, 2026 · 3:00 →
ConcernedAmy HavilandJan 22, 2026

Asked for guidance on navigating the new website to find meeting minutes and reported long-term vacant, blighted properties on Rockwell Road.

Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Jan 22, 2026 · 27:27 →