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 actions included the approval to submit a grant application for the Cricut Terrace Improvements project, which is part of the township's capital improvement plan with a budget of $80,000 for design and $2.54 million for construction. The finance committee recommended awarding a contract for ADA curb cut replacements to Albert G. Cypalone Jr. and Sons Inc. for $228,258, funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Additionally, the finance committee discussed capital financing options, including potential bond issuances totaling $24 million to fund ongoing capital projects through 2027, and considered entering into a natural gas services agreement pending favorable pricing. The health committee approved distribution of public notices regarding kratom and measles to inform residents. The building and planning committee approved several certificates of appropriateness for historic properties and discussed zoning ordinance amendments related to multiple principal buildings on single lots. Overall, the meeting involved multiple contract awards, grant applications, budget forecasts, and capital project financing discussions relevant to township procurement and fiscal planning.