July 29, 2026 Committee Meetings

The Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners held committee meetings on July 29, 2026, covering economic development, health, finance, and building and planning. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a resolution to apply for a Pennsylvania DCED Main Street Matters Grant for Cricut Terrace improvements, with a budget of $80,000 for design in 2027 and $2.545 million for construction starting in 2028. The finance committee approved a $228,258 contract for curb cut replacements funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, awarded to Albert G. Cypalone Jr. and Sons Inc. Additionally, the finance committee recommended authorizing the township manager to enter into a natural gas services agreement for township facilities, with a budget of approximately $130,000 annually, subject to acceptable rates. The committee also discussed capital financing options, including potential bond issuances totaling $24 million through 2027 to fund active and proposed projects, with considerations for refunding existing debt to achieve interest savings. The building and planning committee approved several historical commission applications related to property modifications and installations. No votes were taken on policy changes, but an upcoming zoning ordinance amendment to allow multiple principal buildings on a single lot was noted for future consideration. Public health advisories on substances like kratom and measles were reviewed and approved for distribution by the health committee, though these did not involve procurement actions.