Committee Meetings May 6, 2026

The Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners held committee meetings on May 6, 2026, including the Finance Committee and the Sustainability Committee. The Finance Committee recommended awarding a $352,653 contract for improvements at General Wayne Park Playground, including equipment replacement and stormwater management. They also approved the disposal of surplus township equipment via public auction or other means, with proceeds supporting future equipment replacement. Additionally, the committee approved a deficiency ordinance to adjust budget appropriations based on updated financial analyses. The Sustainability Committee discussed amendments to the township's gas-powered leaf blower ordinance, focusing on clarifying definitions and exemptions for certain equipment types such as tow-behind and ride-on blowers. Public comments expressed strong opposition to expanding exemptions for gas-powered equipment, citing health, environmental, and enforcement concerns, and urging the township to maintain the original ordinance's restrictions in line with sustainability goals.