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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Abington public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Code Enforcement and Citation Concerns
A local property owner raised concerns regarding excessive citations and legal fees resulting from code enforcement actions after a lightning strike damaged his swimming pool.
Implicit bias training with police department
Commission members Justin Williams and Monique Allen will run an implicit bias training on September 30 at 7 p.m. for the Montco Youth Aid Panel, part of ongoing HRC-Abington Police cooperation.
School Safety and Parking
Abington residents packed a recent town hall to demand urgent school safety upgrades and hash out frustrating local parking headaches. Locals want fast action from town leaders to protect students and fix neighborhood congestion.
Deer Mitigation Program
Abington police presented statistics showing a sharp rise in deer-related complaints and vehicle accidents over the past five years. To address safety concerns and over-browsing, the board voted to approve two emergency controlled archery hunts at Alverthorpe Park before the season ends.
National Night Out logistics
The commission is staffing National Night Out on August 3, with volunteers split between shifts and a request for Justin to power wash the tent.
Proposed Fire Code Ordinance Update
Fire Marshal Platz presented an ordinance update to replace the 30-year-old BOCA fire code with the 2021 International Fire Code. The update introduces clear operational standards, free digital fire report submissions, and modernized safety rules for lithium-ion batteries and bonfires.