Haverford Township Board of Commissioners Meeting - July 13, 2026

The Haverford Township Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 13, 2026, which included significant procurement-related discussions primarily focused on the negotiation and approval of a new franchise renewal agreement with Verizon. The agreement, negotiated by the Cohen Law Group, includes a 5% franchise fee on gross revenues, strengthened accountability measures for fee payments, and commitments to upgrade township channels to high definition. The agreement is for five years and includes provisions for liquidated damages and unilateral termination by Verizon with one year's notice. The board also approved warrant number seven of 2026 totaling approximately $6.3 million, covering payroll, general fund disbursements, capital projects, and American Rescue Plan fund expenditures. Additionally, the board considered appointments to the zoning hearing board and adopted several traffic-related ordinances. Public safety and infrastructure topics were discussed, including community concerns about a dangerous intersection and updates on storm response and a new curbside food waste collection program. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming community events and acknowledgments of township staff efforts.