April 8, 2026 Committee Meetings

The Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners held committee meetings on April 8, 2026, including Parks and Recreation and Finance committees. The Parks and Recreation Committee unanimously approved a resolution to submit a $500,000 grant application to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for an accessible trail link project connecting the Kinwood Heritage Trail to the Norfolk Southern Tunnel. The Finance Committee recommended awarding contracts for financial advisor services to PFM Financial Advisors LLC and bond counsel services to Dworth Paxton LLP, both selected through a competitive RFP process. Additionally, the committee approved contracts for the Penwin Library photovoltaic solar project, awarding electrical construction to Terasol Energies Inc. for $239,225.84 and roof construction to Procom Roofing and Construction for $56,253. The committee discussed two project options, ultimately favoring the smaller scope to repair the roof and install solar carports, citing cost-effectiveness and future solar project opportunities. A contract for highway equipment rental was awarded to Kasimo Rickoli and Suns Concrete Contractors LLC with an estimated total of $24,500. The committee also reviewed the sanitary sewer rental rate for 2026, recommending a 17.5% rate increase to address rising sewage disposal costs and maintain fund balance reserves. The board discussed ongoing efforts to identify high-strength sewage contributors and potential future rate structures. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on contract awards, grant applications, capital improvement projects, and budgetary considerations related to township infrastructure and services.