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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Abington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Energy Benchmarking and Efficiency
Springfield Township's solar project is expected to cover 89% of its electricity with a 3-year payback, helped by a $240,000 county grant plus PECO funding — a possible template for Abington.
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.
Fall native plant sale at Abington Township Library
The fall plant sale is set for September 26 with 200 plants, supporting Bird Town habitat efforts. A Bird Town grant was received by Briar Busch.
Energy benchmarking for public buildings
The EAC is drafting a letter for the Abington School District's solar intake form and reviewed its site plan survey.
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.
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.
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.
Montco 2040 Grant for Invasive Plant Management
Fall removal events at Briar Bush, Roychester Park and other sites will pair volunteers with township pesticide applications targeting wisteria and English ivy, backed by grant funding.
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.
Beech Leaf Disease
Beech leaf disease is spreading in township trees. Members discussed treating about 30 trees, with injections recommended as the most proven method, and township staff asking for cost and target guidance.
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.
Tree Protection and Land Development Regulations (221 Moredon Road)
Developers met with the commission to address unapproved tree removals and figure out how to better protect remaining mature trees on the property.
Alverthorpe Park Hazard Tree Assessment and Management
The township completed a hazard tree assessment for Alverthorpe Park to identify trees posing risks to roads and structures. Future remediation work will be paired with invasive species removal over the coming years.