{ "city": "Lansdowne", "state": "Pennsylvania", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/lansdowneborough.com/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Boards and Commissions", "headline": "Election of new library treasurer", "summary": "The Lansdowne Public Library board will hear a guest speaker on roles and responsibilities, elect a new treasurer, and approve the June meeting minutes. The board will review the treasurer's report on April and June bills, receive governance updates and a strategic‑plan discussion, and hear a council report. Public comments on library issues will follow the regular agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-796", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Boards and Commissions", "headline": "Parks board to discuss cleanup and park improvements", "summary": "The Lansdowne Parks and Recreation Board will review old business, including a recap of the Pennock Woods cleanup and plans for a Belmont Park cleanup on August 1, 2026. The board will also discuss upcoming events like a movie night and Mayor's Park Day, as well as potential equipment and maintenance for Veterans' Landing.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-795", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Boards and Commissions", "headline": "Environmental Advisory Council discusses pollinator gardens and stormwater signage", "summary": "The Lansdowne Environmental Advisory Council is reviewing 2026 project updates and coordinating volunteer efforts for upcoming community events. The body is discussing public information for the South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin and drafting a Lights Out Resolution.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-794", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Borough Council Committee Meetings", "headline": "Discussion of the 2026 budget preliminary treasurer’s report", "summary": "The council will review the preliminary 2026 budget treasurer’s report before presenting it to the full council. Updates on staffing needs, ambulance service revenue, and the grant monitoring system will be provided. New business includes a non‑uniformed pension plan, changes to the employee manual, a tax collector report, and a proposed William Penn School District tax increase.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-793", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Boards and Commissions", "headline": "Shade Tree Commission discusses tree planting and maintenance", "summary": "The Lansdowne Shade Tree Commission is meeting to review tree planting wrap-ups and maintenance tasks. The body will discuss tree pit weeding and ivy removal at local parks. A meeting with Orsi Lazar PA.Gov regarding 'Plant a Trillion Trees' is listed under new business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-791", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Borough Council Committee Meetings", "headline": "Lansdowne committee discusses park equipment and tree maintenance", "summary": "The Lansdowne Environment, Parks, and Trees Committee will meet to discuss Veterans Landing play equipment, native plant signage, and a donation of memorial benches. The agenda also includes a review of 2026 goals and a property update for Wabash Road.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-792", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Borough Council Committee Meetings", "headline": "Committee reviews EV charging stations at Veteran's Landing", "summary": "The Infrastructure, Codes, and Public Works Committee will give a broad update on capital projects, discuss stormwater inlet markers, and consider installing EV charging stations at Veteran's Landing. It will also review code summaries, problem properties, facility issues, and sanitation topics such as alley trash pickup and sewer wipes. Public comment periods are scheduled for each section.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-788", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Borough Council Committee Meetings", "headline": "Lansdowne Economic Development Committee to discuss streetscapes and property variances", "summary": "The Economic Development and Technology Committee will review the LEDC report and the Streetscape Plan. Members will discuss Veterans Landing improvements and variances for Callahan Ward properties. The committee will also address a property next to 130 W Essex.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-790", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Boards and Commissions", "headline": "Borough to consider purchasing ADA‑accessibility software for its website", "summary": "The Tech Board will approve minutes from the May 4 meeting and review policy board camera features and costs. It will discuss a proposal to buy three software tools—DocAccess, AudioEye, and Acquia Web Governance—to make the borough’s website WCAG‑compliant. The board will also consider complaints about the parking information navigation and review a manifest of Borough Hall computers.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-787", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Borough Council Meetings", "headline": "Council to vote on immigration advertising ordinance and key contracts", "summary": "The Lansdowne Borough Council will consider several action items, including approving payment of June bills, authorizing Q3 and Q4 contracts with the Lansdowne Economic Development Corp, and naming the South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin. The council will also vote on a $1,000 grant application to the Pennsylvania Audubon Trust and adopt an advertising ordinance concerning ICE immigration policy. Additional items include extending a conditional police officer offer and certifying a civil service eligibility list.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-789", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Boards and Commissions", "headline": "Environmental Advisory Council reviews 2026 project updates", "summary": "The Lansdowne Environmental Advisory Council is meeting to approve April minutes and discuss ongoing 2026 projects. The body will review reports from the Borough Council and the Parks and Recreation Board.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-786", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Borough Council Meetings", "headline": "Council to vote on sewer repairs and bike lane safety project", "summary": "Borough Council will consider several public safety resolutions and infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes votes on sewer repairs at Gladstone Manor and engineering services for a bike lane project in South Lansdowne.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-785", "minutes_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-785", "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Boards and Commissions", "headline": "Board will review governance updates and set goals for the library's strategic plan", "summary": "The Lansdowne Public Library Board will approve the May meeting minutes and hear the treasurer’s report on May bills. It will receive governance updates and ad‑hoc committee updates, and work on developing goals, roles, and action items tied to the library’s strategic plan. The meeting also includes a director’s report, a council report, and a brief public comment period.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-784", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Boards and Commissions", "headline": "Board will discuss herbicide use and upcoming park activities", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Board will approve the agenda and May meeting minutes. It will review several park projects, including a cleanup at Pennock Woods, a movie night, a July 4th field day, and a possible community garden at Belmont Park. New business items include herbicide use in the parks and park bench donations. The meeting will conclude with public comment before adjourning.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-783", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Borough Council Committee Meetings", "headline": "Lansdowne Borough discusses park restoration and stormwater basin projects", "summary": "The Environment, Parks, and Trees Committee is meeting to review budget updates for Veterans Landing play equipment and the South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin. The body will also discuss native plant signage and the use of herbicides in parks.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-780", "minutes_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-780", "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Borough Council Committee Meetings", "headline": "Committee considers sewer repairs and bike lane engineering bids", "summary": "The Infrastructure, Codes, and Public Works Committee will review recommendations for two project bids. The meeting also includes discussions on stormwater markers, EV charging stations, and sanitation services.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-782", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Boards and Commissions", "headline": "Shade Tree Commission to discuss tree pit weeding and youth program", "summary": "The Lansdowne Shade Tree Commission is meeting to review the 2026 spring tree planting and discuss new initiatives. The body will address maintenance along Baltimore Avenue and a program with the Juvenile Court.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-777", "minutes_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-777", "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Borough Council Committee Meetings", "headline": "Lansdowne council reviews 2026 budget and ambulance revenue", "summary": "The Lansdowne Borough Council Committee will review the preliminary 2026 budget, track ambulance service revenue, and discuss updates to the LEDC contract and employee manual. The meeting will also cover an ad hoc committee's progress on library capital improvement grant writing and building plans.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-778", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Borough Council Committee Meetings", "headline": "Committee will decide whether to advance a firearm storage resolution to Council", "summary": "The Lansdowne Borough Council Health & Public Safety Committee will review several old‑business items, including metered parking, traffic‑calming, ambulance service costs, a vape/smoke‑shop ordinance, internet safety, and revisions to immigration resolutions and ordinances. In new business, the committee will consider advancing a Responsible Firearm Storage & Youth Firearm Injury Prevention Resolution and a Micromobility Safety Education & Public Awareness Resolution, begin review of a gun‑shop zoning ordinance, receive an update on broken streetlights, and consider Officer Nicholas Benoit’s promotion. The meeting also includes reports from the mayor, police chief, and chair, and a gun‑safety presentation by Police Chief Rutherford.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-779", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Borough Council Committee Meetings", "headline": "Lansdowne Community Development and Recreation Committee to meet June 2", "summary": "The committee will discuss updates regarding parks, recreation, and the library. The meeting includes reviews of library board appointments and upcoming local events.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-776", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Borough Council Committee Meetings", "headline": "Council to consider Philly Truce request for greenhouses at Veterans Landing", "summary": "The Economic Development and Technology Committee will receive updates on the Streetscape Plan, the TOPS Grant, and playground equipment at Veterans Landing. It will then discuss a Philly Truce request to use Veterans Landing space for community greenhouses and raised beds. The meeting also includes a public comment period before adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-775", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Boards and Commissions", "headline": "Tabling at Lansdowne Pride in June", "summary": "The Human Relations Commission will review ongoing items such as future trainings from the PHRC, upcoming educational events, and the development of processes and procedures. It will also consider a proposal to set up a table at Lansdowne Pride in June. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-774", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Boards and Commissions", "headline": "EAC discusses signage and outreach for the Farmers Market 'no trash' program", "summary": "The Environmental Advisory Council will review several ongoing projects, including signage for a 'no trash' initiative at the Farmers Market and outreach methods such as Sign Up Genius or America250Delco. The council will also confirm volunteer participation for the July 11 Farmers Market and the May 30 pollinator garden maintenance. New business includes creating a public white‑board summary of government actions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-773", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Borough Council Meetings", "headline": "Borough Council to vote on $250,000 recycling grant application", "summary": "Borough Council will consider several police promotions and appointments to the Library Board and Shade Tree Commission. The body is deciding on funding for the LBPA Night Market and a grant application for new recycle cans. Other discussions include paving programs and construction on Union Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-772", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Boards and Commissions", "headline": "Board to consider a community garden at Belmont Park", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Board will approve April meeting minutes and the agenda, review recent clean‑up and mulch work at Sycamore Park, discuss equipment for the Veterans' Landing play area, and consider establishing a community garden at Belmont Park. A new \"Free the Trees\" activity will also be discussed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-771", "minutes_url": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-771", "source": "https://www.lansdowneborough.com/AgendaCenter" } ] }