August 3, 2026 Committee Meetings and Board of Commissioner Meetings

The Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners held committee and board meetings on August 3, 2026, addressing several procurement and operational matters. The Police Committee recommended issuing six conditional offers of employment to fill open police positions, restoring the department to its authorized strength of 136 officers, a move supported unanimously by the board. The Finance Committee authorized entering into a 24-month natural gas service contract with UGI Energy Services at a basis price not to exceed $1.45 per decatherm, with pricing to be locked based on NYX market conditions. Additionally, the Building and Planning Committee approved advertising an ordinance to restrict left turns at two intersections to improve traffic safety. Public comments included concerns about USPS mailbox relocations and SEPTA bus route cuts, but no direct procurement actions were taken on these issues. The meeting also included discussions on police discipline and enforcement of a leaf blower ordinance, with no new procurement decisions related to those topics.