Township of Abington

The meeting included the swearing-in of two new police officers and a presentation on the deer population mitigation program. The Board approved the amendment of the agenda to vote on and authorize two controlled archery hunts in Alverthorpe Park to address rising deer population concerns. Additionally, the Board authorized the investment of Township funds, approved various personnel and committee appointments, and authorized the advertisement of ordinances regarding garbage collection fees and meeting procedures. Public commentary covered concerns regarding deer management, property maintenance and blight, and requests for a traffic calming commission and study for Old York Road.

The committee conducted elections for the positions of Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Finance Committee. Additionally, the committee approved the December 2025 expenditures and salaries and wages, while authorizing proper officials to manage payments for bills and contracts through March 2026.

The Board of Commissioners conducted their reorganization meeting, which included the appointment of the Board President and Vice President. The board approved an employment agreement for the Township Manager and adopted resolutions appointing the Township Manager, Assistant Township Manager, and Chief Human Resource Officer to secretarial roles. Furthermore, the meeting involved the appointment of various professional services, including legal counsel for labor and special projects, the Township Solicitor, Treasurer, Engineer, Traffic Engineer, and Energy and Sustainability Consultants. Additionally, the Board designated a depository bank and appointed a Chairman to the Vacancy Board.

The meeting included the adoption of a resolution regarding the disposition of police records, the approval of a 2026 Tree City USA application, and the designation of a heating oil provider. Key business items addressed were a land development waiver for a lot line adjustment at St. Mary's Cemetery, the award of a traffic signal improvement bid for the intersection of Old Welsh Road and Edge Hill Road, and revisions to non-union employee handbooks to merge library staff policies. Furthermore, the Board approved updated parks and recreation fees for 2026 and authorized the advertisement of a concession stand bid for local pools.

The committee discussed and approved the expenditures for February 2026 totaling $4,281,448.41, along with salaries and wages amounting to $2,760,974.15. Authorization was granted for the appropriate officials to process and approve invoices and supporting documentation for ongoing payments related to bills and contracts through May 2026.