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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Abington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Acquisition of 2828 Spear Avenue Property
The Abington School District has asked to sell its property at 2828 Spear Avenue in Glenside to the Township of Abington. What the Township intends to do with the parcel is a question residents may want answered as the sale moves forward.
Commercial and Mixed-Use Development Relief
A proposal to build a mixed-use structure on Limekiln Pike is up for review, involving requests for reduced green area, parking minimums, and floor heights. This project touches on commercial growth and streetscape design in a low-intensity district.
Meeting Document Transparency and Public Notice Windows
Civic association representatives raised concerns that meeting packets and documents are posted too late for residents to review and comment effectively, citing a packet posted over Labor Day weekend.
1919 Easton Road Taco Bell Land Development
Developers want to turn an empty bank into a Taco Bell with a drive-thru. Commissioners pushed back on a few utility and stormwater waivers to make sure the project protects local water quality.
SPS Technologies Facility Reconstruction and Land Development Waiver
The fire destroyed a 100-year-old aerospace fastener factory that makes parts no other facility can produce, and SPS wants to rebuild fast. The new plant would be smaller, more compliant with zoning, and more environmentally friendly, but neighbors still have concerns about fire safety and creek access.
$3 Million Acquisition of Hospital Properties
The township voted to purchase five commercial parcels on Old York Road and Horace Avenue from Jefferson Health for $3 million to create a potential municipal campus. Residents criticized the lack of prior public discussion, while commissioners defended it as a rare chance to control a key gateway corridor.
Acquisition of Properties on Old York Road and Horace Avenue
Residents raised concerns regarding deteriorating medians, damaged streetlights, and safety conditions along Old York Road.
St. Basil Escrow Release
The township released over $3.3 million in escrow funds for completed public improvements at 711 Fox Chase Road. Residents questioned the large lump-sum payout, which officials explained was permitted under the developer agreement after work inspection.