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Community pulse

What residents are talking about in Abington public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Water Utilities↑Rising

BOC-09-102226 Re-Organization of the Board

3 opposed1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Water Utilities↑Rising

BOC-01-102226 Motion to approve the Minutes from the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting of September 24, 2026.

1 opposed2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Development↑Rising

Acquisition of 2828 Spear Avenue Property

1 supportive2 opposed1 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Development

Library building project

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 28, 2026
Taxes Budget

Library building project funding

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 28, 2026
Development

1209 Rydal Road Conditional Use Denial

1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 24, 2026
Taxes Budget

Zoning Map Corrections Across 13 Wards

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 24, 2026
Development

1368 Valley Road Sewer Connection

3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 24, 2026
Taxes Budget

Municipal Cash Management and Investment Yields

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Public Safety

Public safety

2 supportive2 opposed4 concerned
10 commentsLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Taxes Budget

Budget

1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Zoning

Zoning & land use

2 supportive9 opposed6 concerned
17 commentsLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Environment

Trees at Canterbury and Runningbrook Roads

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Development

Development & housing

1 supportive3 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
Parks Rec

Infrastructure

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
Parks Rec

Library

1 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
Public Safety

Traffic Safety / E-Bikes

1 commentLast discussed Aug 13, 2026
Public Safety

Meeting Video / E-Bikes

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 13, 2026
Public Safety

Deer Mitigation Program

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 13, 2026
Public Safety

Wildfire/Police Appreciation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 13, 2026
Environment

Penmore Place HOA tree canopy

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Environment

Abington Woods tree distribution

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Roads

Traffic Calming Policy

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 23, 2026
Roads

Traffic

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 9, 2026
Parks Rec

Parks

3 supportive1 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed Jul 9, 2026
Development

Library collections and circulation tracking

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Public Safety

ARPA Fund Allocation and Municipal Property Purchases

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 11, 2026
Environment

Environmental Advisory Council Report

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 11, 2026
Parks Rec

Summer Community Events and Inclusion Planning

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 3, 2026
Public Safety

Proposed Fire Code Ordinance Update

1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed May 28, 2026
Taxes Budget

Acquisition of Properties on Old York Road and Horace Avenue

5 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed May 28, 2026
Development

Library Capital Campaign

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 18, 2026
Parks Rec

Manor Woods Trail Development and Open Space

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 14, 2026
Environment

SPS Technologies Land Development Plan

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 14, 2026
Public Safety

Blight and Code Enforcement

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 14, 2026
Environment

Tree Protection and Land Development Regulations (221 Moredon Road)

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed May 14, 2026
Budget

EDC Financial and Operational Review

2 opposed2 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed May 14, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Abington from local and regional media.

Abington Patchelection voter information

Election Day 2026: What PA Voters Should Know

The Pennsylvania Department of State has numerous helpful reminders for voters for Tuesday's midterm election.

Nov 2, 2026
Abington Patchcriminal warrant arrest

Homeland Security Arrests Man On Abington Felony Warrant

Wenceslao Boccelli Vargas was wanted in Abington for drug and liquor offenses, including giving minors alcohol, federal authorities said.

Oct 29, 2026
Abington Patchbackyard fire pit regulations and smoke complaints

Backyard Fire Pits Ignite Fiery Debate Over Good Neighbors And Bad Smoke: Block Talk

Some people love a cozy backyard fire. Others are tired of having their houses fill with smoke. Neighborliness turns down the temperature.

Oct 29, 2026
Abington Patchboard leadership change

Abington Names New Commissioners Chairman

Vice President Matt Vahey was appointed to replace Abington Commissioners Chairman Thomas Hecker, who resigned to focus more on his job.

Oct 28, 2026
Abington Patchroad construction

Tyson Avenue Bridge Closing For Repairs

Abington Township officials said the bridge work begins Monday and will last into mid-December.

Oct 26, 2026
Abington Patchelection voter guide

Abington Area General Election Voter Guide 2026

Voters in the Abington area will go to the polls in the Nov. 3 general election. Find out who is on the ballot and where to vote.

Oct 23, 2026
Glenside Locallibrary development

Abington Township Public Library to host 3 Town Hall events in November to discuss plans for new library

Abington Township Public Library will host three Town Hall events in November to discuss the ways in which community surveys, … Continue reading "Abington Township Public Library to host 3 Town Hall events in November to discuss plans for new library...

Oct 20, 2026
Abington Patchgrant funding

Briar Bush Nature Center Gets $93K Grant

State Rep. Ben Sanchez secured the grant to help pay for the Phase II rehabilitation of the Abington Township nature center.

Oct 19, 2026
Abington Patchpublic pool maintenance

Conklin Pool Condition Raises 'Serious Concerns' In Cheltenham

With the Melrose Pool decision made, one Cheltenham commissioner stated that the Conklin Pool

Oct 15, 2026
Abington Patchcommissioner vacancy

Abington Township Seeks New Commissioner

Abington Commissioners seek a replacement for Chairman Thomas Hecker, who recently announced his resignation.

Oct 14, 2026
Glenside Localparks and recreation

Briar Bush Nature Center of Abington to improve amenities with state grant

Press Release: State Rep. Ben Sanchez is applauding $93,100 in state grant funding from the state Department of Conservation and … Continue reading "Briar Bush Nature Center of Abington to improve amenities with state grant" The post Briar Bush Natur...

Oct 14, 2026
Glenside Localenvironmental grant

Abington, Upper Dublin receive mini-grants from Bird Town Pennsylvania

Abington, Upper Dublin receive mini-grants from Bird Town Pennsylvania Glenside Local

Oct 13, 2026