Lansdowne committees weigh budget, accessibility software, and park improvements in busy July slate
Lansdowne's borough committees and advisory boards held a packed schedule of meetings over the past two weeks, but residents should note that minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions. What follows is drawn from the agendas only; no votes or final decisions can be confirmed from the available record.
Budget and finance discussion on the table
The Borough Council's July 14 committee meeting agenda included a review of the preliminary 2026 budget treasurer's report before it would go to the full council. Also listed: a monthly ambulance service revenue report with anticipated changes, a grant monitoring system update, consideration of a non-uniformed pension plan, and discussion of a proposed William Penn School District tax increase. No vote tallies or dollar amounts are available because minutes have not been published.
Website accessibility software proposed
The Tech Board's July 6 agenda listed a proposal to purchase three software tools — DocAccess, AudioEye, and Acquia Web Governance — to bring the borough's website into WCAG compliance. The board was also scheduled to review policy board camera features and costs, discuss navigation menu changes for the parking information page, and review a manifest of Borough Hall computers. Approval of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes was also on the agenda.
Economic development and streetscapes
The Economic Development and Technology Committee met July 7 to review the LEDC report and the Streetscape Plan. Agenda items included the TOPS Grant, Veterans Landing playground equipment and EV chargers, bench donations, variances for Callahan Ward properties for sale, and a property next to 130 W Essex.
Parks, trees, and environment
Several bodies focused on parks and green infrastructure:
- The Shade Tree Commission (July 8) listed a PHS Spring 2026 Tree Planting wrap-up, weeding tree pits along Baltimore Avenue, ivy removal at Marlyn Park, saplings at Belmont Park, and a meeting with Orsi Lazar PA.Gov regarding "Plant a Trillion Trees."
- The Environment, Parks, and Trees Committee (July 8) discussed Veterans Landing play equipment budget, memorial bench donations, native plant signage, a Wabash Road property update, and a review of 2026 goals.
- The Infrastructure, Codes, and Public Works Committee (July 8) listed a capital projects update, stormwater inlet markers, a proposal for EV charging stations at Veteran's Landing, code and problem-property review, and sanitation topics including alley trash pickup and sewer wipe issues.
- The Environmental Advisory Council (July 16) listed maintenance of the Rap Curry Pollinator Garden on July 25, recycling bin management for National Night Out on August 4, a public information sign for the South Lansdowne Stormwater Detention Basin, a water-quality activity for Park Day at Reservoir Park on September 26, and drafting of a Lights Out Resolution for Borough Council review.
Coming up
Two meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:
- **July 20 — Parks and Recreation Board:** Agenda includes a Belmont Park cleanup planned for August 1, 2026, a proposed August movie night, Veterans' Landing play area equipment, and park bench and maintenance topics.
- **July 21 — Lansdowne Public Library Board:** Guest speaker Lise Detwiler will discuss roles and responsibilities. The board is scheduled to elect a new treasurer, Daniella, review the treasurer's report covering April and June bills, hold a strategic-plan goal-setting discussion, and hear a council report from John Green.
All recent meeting summaries above are based on agendas only; minutes have not been published. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should watch for posted minutes on the borough's official channels.