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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Abington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
EV Charging Station Infrastructure Expansion
Bids for township EV charging stations came in too high, so the township is rebidding with fewer locations. Installations must be done by year's end, and the EAC may chip in financially once revised bids arrive.
Keswick Village tree removal and replanting
Keswick Village plans to remove unhealthy trees along its main road and has hired a landscape architect. The commission's tree expert agrees the trees are in poor shape but wants the replanting plan to include money for long-term care.
Heritage Tree Program and New Homeowner Outreach
The commission is working out how to reach new Abington homeowners and get free trees planted on their properties, using a private nursery and volunteers to spread the word.
Penmore Place HOA tree canopy decline
A 15-home HOA near the Rydal train station has about 13 acres with a thinning canopy and invasive-species problems. The Commission is stepping in to review the property and help build a long-term care strategy — its first-ever HOA partnership.
Municipal Composting and Recycling Outreach
EAC volunteers ran an eco-friendly craft table at the library pop-up event and will bring recycling activities to Pre-Night Out on August 3.
Bird City Network and Briar Bush reforestation grant
Bird Town merged into the international Bird City Network, and Briar Bush received a $132,000 Montco 40 grant (with $20,000 match) for reforestation work happening this year — volunteers are needed. Spring native plant sales raised about $2,000, with a fall sale on September 26.