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Zoning Rewrites, Eminent Domain, Tax Abatements, Tax Collection
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CURRENT ABINGTON HEADLINES
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Zoning Rewrites
17 areas in Abington have been "circled" and
discussions about re-zoning are underway.
Your home may ( or may not) be "re-zoned". Being next to
Commercial increases your chances of being in one
of the discussed "transition zones". Changes to all residential zones R1 through R4
are also being discussed.
It's all just being discussed - nothing final yet - but will you be able to
understand in time to make your voice count
if you don't learn about it now......
Tax Abatements
-
Ten years of abated taxes are being proposed in some areas
Eminent Domain
- in Roslyn - Did they really just vote on this when it wasn't even
on the agenda? stay tuned ..
Code Enforcement
- do you have an issue that has not gotten resolved....? stay tuned
TV
Access Channels
- Comcast Channel 43 & Verizon Channel 24
Zoning Variances
-if we continue to grant variances, will we be able to uphold any of our codes,
laws, or regulations?
Elections
Matter-Prepare now for November
- your polling place - what's on your
personal ballot- what are the issues ?
Development, Land
Use & Open Space
The Budget for 2009-2010
- Will the budget process get improved this year ?
The Old York Rd
Revitalization
-
(aka:
the 611 Corridor Project) is underway with 10 million in State funds promised
Channel 43 News
- still
no zoning, planning & finance meetings being aired
- still scrolling - still no voiceovers
School Issues
- Elections -facilities used for
political purposes, the superintendents salary, airing meetings,
commercials etc
The Baederwood - Plans have been withdrawn while the owners try to get
increased zoning rights for the 8 acres
DEP spraying
- for West Nile August
27th was a chemical called Resmethrin .... .
Neon Sign at Noble Plaza
-offends many with anti-union message --- highlights variances being
granted
Rydal Waters
- 96 Units plus clubhouse was presented
at 12-4-08 meeting with no opposition.....
The New Trash
System
- Variable rates
apply now, depending on the size you pick
The Williard Development in
Glenside
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The overlay zoning has been approved - a plan is underway
The Roslyn Dog Park
-
has been approved in or near the 1300 block of Easton
The Roslyn Skate Park
- has been approved - fencing on the way - completion
soon (Aug??)
Hunter Soccer
Clubhouse
- Approval
to build approx 450,000 clubhouse
Summerford
- near Alverthorpe Park & Manor College -purchased for Open
Space -but ballfields now will be elsewhere?
Rydal Green Clubhouse
- 1 acre at Susquehanna &
Huntingdon Pike returned to open space
Deer Hunting
in Abington
- Are you aware? Is it too close to houses, cars and
children
The
Local Services
Tax
-
effective Jan 2008 - those who live and
also work in Abington are hardest hit
Emergency Information
- Emergency
information can be sent directly to your email, cell phone etc .....
Cell Phone Towers - new "micro cell"
technology will bring communications installations & antennae on tops
of poles
Beyond Abington
-
District, County, State, Federal, Intrnt'l Issues
Environmental Issues & Groups-
Making Abington better day by day
Contractors - How to find a good one
Illegal Aliens
- their impact on our local community, the
laws, solutions...
Jobs For Our Kids - How to develop a network to help them
( posting forum)
Trash Pick-up - the new system-
Trying to understand the new system (posting forum)
Trash-Roadside -
How
can we make our roadways, parking lots , etc. cleaner
Anonymous Reporting -
Does someone need help ? Do you have an issue you
need to bring to the attention of officials or others but don't know how to do
it without exposing yourself. We'll see if we can help.
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COMING SOON......
The Tax Collector/Treasurer's Office - stay tuned
Fire Dept - How is service to the north east corner of the township? And
what are the costs of the advertising etc? stay tuned...
Energy Policies & Grant - close to 1/2 million in grant funds -
what will the proposal be for ? stay tuned
Transparency- What is it ? - stay tuned
Get Your Neighborhood Connected - be ready to share
information in case your voice is needed
Is Your Local Paper Bringing You the News ? - Candidates not profiled-
Election results not reported. Can this be true ?
