Development News for East Norriton, Pennsylvania

Township Approves Tax Assessment Settlement and Record Disposal

The Board of Supervisors is asked to affirm a settlement on a tax assessment appeal for 300 East Germantown Pike, which is expected to result in increased revenue for the township [cite: 278-294]. The township solicitor recommended affirming the settlement, noting that such appeals typically follow least disclosure review when they result in more money for the township [cite: 290-292]. The motion to affirm the settlement passed [cite: 296-300]. Additionally, Resolution 2936 authorizes the East Orton Township Tax Collector to dispose of records according to Pennsylvania State Archives guidelines [cite: 301-312]. The tax collector needs to retain records for two, five, seven, or nine years depending on the record type [cite: 313-325]. The motion to approve this resolution passed [cite: 337-341].

Boy Scout Organizes Food Drive for Local Pantry; Seeks Township Support

Reese Bradbury, a Boy Scout from Troop 98, is organizing an Eagle Scout project: a food drive benefiting the Daily Bread Food Pantry in Collegeville during June [cite: 583-588]. He requests township promotion of the food drive throughout June [cite: 589-591]. Additionally, he and his troop would like to conduct door-knocking for notification from June 5th-7th and for collection from June 11th-13th [cite: 591-598]. They understand the township's no-solicitation policy and are seeking a permit and permission [cite: 599-603]. The project is similar to Thanksgiving food drives, involving leaving bags and collecting them [cite: 609-613]. The board generally has no objections to allowing this community service project [cite: 614-620]. The food drive will also have a drop-off location at 326 West Handra Boulevard from June 11th-13th [cite: 710-716].

Township to Apply for Grant to Purchase Front-End Loader for Composting Operations

The township is seeking authorization to apply for a DACT 101 Section 90 grant to purchase a Case 62621G XR front-end loader [cite: 345-354]. This equipment will be used for composting operations behind the public works department and at the farm market [cite: 354-357]. This is part of a three-party partnership with Weston and Nortown, where leaves are processed into mulch, and those municipalities reimburse the township [cite: 358-365]. The grant will supplement existing equipment, including a $380,000 grant-funded piece of equipment from 10 years ago [cite: 366-370]. The motion to authorize the application passed [cite: 377-381].

Inoperable Fire Hydrant and Water Concerns Raised by Resident

Resident Jill Jones reported an inoperable fire hydrant adjacent to her property on Haze Road, which has been in this state for six months [cite: 140-164]. She has contacted the township, fire department, and Pennsylvania American Water without receiving a response [cite: 150-153, 161-164]. The hydrant initially had a drip but has since failed, with a trash bag placed over it [cite: 153-157]. The township chief of police indicated that the fire marshall would investigate and that someone would be out the next morning [cite: 175-176, 196-197]. There are also concerns about water issues and potential sinkholes on Haze Road, with residents unsure if the water is clean or sewer water [cite: 181-184, 226-231]. Both Aqua and PA Water have blamed each other for these issues [cite: 217-219]. Public Works will investigate the water issues [cite: 237-239].