June 17, 2026 Committee & Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lower Merion Township Committee & Board of Commissioners meeting on June 17, 2026, included several procurement and policy discussions. Key procurement-related actions included the unanimous approval of a resolution to authorize a public hearing for vacating a section of Morris Road to facilitate property development. The board also approved appointments to the City Avenue Special Services District Board of Directors and granted waivers for open container regulations for local festivals. Certificates of appropriateness and historic commission applications for property modifications were approved as recommended. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to extensive public and commissioner debate on the recently enacted ordinance phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers, focusing on enforcement challenges, exemptions for wheeled blowers, health and environmental impacts, and economic considerations. Commissioners discussed potential amendments to clarify the ordinance, particularly regarding exemptions for wheeled leaf blowers on large properties, but no immediate changes were adopted. Additionally, the board adopted ordinances adjusting township budget appropriations and commissioner compensation. A motion passed to install temporary stop signs at the hazardous intersection of Mars Avenue and Hariton Road pending PennDOT approval, reflecting concerns over traffic safety and accident frequency. The meeting reflected active community engagement and ongoing policy refinement, especially concerning environmental health and public safety.