Township of Thornbury

The Board of Supervisors discussed various administrative and operational items. Key agenda topics included a presentation by the Junior Supervisor and the Pennsylvania State Police regarding township statistics and law changes. The Board formally accepted a resolution supporting the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. Action was taken to approve hiring summer camp staff and the scheduling of a golf camp. Payment requests were approved for the construction of the new Public Works Building. Additionally, departmental reports were reviewed, covering parks and recreation, maintenance projects, engineering updates, sewer infrastructure, and legal matters.

The Board of Supervisors discussed various administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the proclamation for National Public Works Week, reduction of land development fees for Cheyney University, and appointments for the Chester County Tax Collection Committee. The Board also addressed the resignation of a Board of Health member, awarded the 2026 Storm Sewer Improvements and Inlet Repairs project to JMC Contractors, Inc., and approved the 2026 Road Program contract. Additionally, the Board authorized several charitable contributions, approved summer hiring for the Public Works Department and summer camp staff, and discussed updates on township infrastructure, sewer projects, and engineering reports.

The Board approved various fund check registers and received updates on several initiatives. Key actions included the adoption of a resolution for Local Government Week and a proclamation for National Library Week. The Board approved subdivision extensions, authorized participation in the Community Volunteers in Medicine Golf Classic, and granted designated municipal officials the authority to issue citations for ordinance enforcement. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of t-shirts for the July 4th parade. Staff reports provided status updates on ongoing projects, including road improvements, park maintenance, and sanitary sewer flow diversion efforts.

The meeting included the reorganization of the Planning Commission, with the appointment of a Chairman and Vice Chairman for the year. The commission reviewed and recommended approval for the Gress and Potter Preliminary/Final Lot Line Change Plan, contingent upon the satisfaction of specific engineering review comments and the addition of a driveway maintenance note to the plan. Additionally, the commission reviewed and approved the 2025 Annual Report and Addendum.

The meeting included the reorganization of the Board, resulting in the reappointment of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Public comment addressed concerns regarding RVs and tents in residential front yards. The primary hearing concerned a zoning appeal for the Glen Mills School, involving testimony, exhibit submissions, and an executive session. The Board ultimately determined that the property had not been abandoned and approved a change in the property's district classification from non-conforming institutional to non-conforming residential.