Development News for Haverford, Pennsylvania

Hford Township Awarded $824,361 in CDBG Funding, Action Plan Presented

The Hford Township Board of Commissioners received a presentation from Dunly Via Associates regarding the township's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the upcoming year. Hford was awarded $824,361, and the proposed action plan includes funding for affordable housing rehabilitation, homeless prevention assistance through the Delaware County Community Action Agency, senior services via Surrey Services, and transportation for seniors through DelGo Community Transportation. Additionally, funds are allocated for historic preservation projects, including chimney restoration at Grange Estates and HVAC repairs at Nerder Hall, as well as public facility improvements in low-mod areas like stormwater management at Elwell and repairs on Oakford Culver. The plan requires adherence to specific CDBG regulations, including allocating funds for affordable housing and homeless assistance, with maximum limits on public services spending (15%), a minimum for low-income benefit (70%), and administrative costs (20%). A potential edit was noted regarding the estimated number of residents benefiting from fair housing education. The board will consider the resolution for this plan at the next meeting.

Hford Township Planning Commission to Discuss Zoning Update on June 11th

The planning commission is scheduled to meet again on June 11th at 7 PM to discuss the ongoing zoning update [cite: 175-178].

Hford Township Agenda Preview: Zoning Board Appointment, Road Paving, Fuel Contracts, and Parking Improvements

The board will make an appointment to fill an unexpired term on the zoning hearing board and consider the approval of warrants as detailed in the public agenda packet. Additionally, the consent agenda for next week includes four items: approval of minutes from the May 11th, 2026 meeting, awarding a contract for the township's 2026 road paving program (budget of approx. $1.2 million), awarding the township's gasoline and diesel fuel supply contracts to Petroleum Traders Corporation for a one-year term starting July 1st, 2026, and awarding a contract for Brookline Parking Improvements. The Brookline Parking Improvements item was moved off the consent agenda for individual consideration due to resident opposition. The road paving program includes resurfacing of Murray Place parking lot and driveway. The fuel supply contract award is recommended by the public works director. The Brookline Parking Improvements involve adding 23 spots and two ADA spots along Sagamore Road with nose-in parking, requiring moving the road in by 15 feet to eliminate parking within the park.

Hford Township Considers Multiple Traffic Ordinances for Parking and Signage

Three traffic-related ordinances are up for second reading and potential final passage: Ordinance P62026 prohibits parking during school hours on a portion of Woodmir Way; P82026 removes a special purpose parking zone at 169 Juniper Road; and P92026 authorizes a stop sign for eastbound traffic on Lem Road at its intersection with Bellfield Road. Additionally, three traffic-related ordinances are up for first reading: P112026 authorizes special purpose parking at 4 West Mercer Avenue; P12206 authorizes the removal of special purpose parking at 727 Humphrey's Road; and P13206 authorizes special purpose parking at 2220 Binmar Avenue.