Pennsylvania state law requires townships to update their zoning and subdivision and land development ordinances every ten years. Lower Towamensing and Towamensing Townships are overdue for an update. A consulting firm, Hanover Engineering, offered to complete a single update for both townships for thousands of dollars less than if the two townships’ plans were dealt with separately.
Tonight Supervisors and Planning Commissioners from both townships met with Hanover representatives to discuss the work plan. The people in the room were Republicans and Democrats, liberals and conservatives, retirees, business owners, and mechanics.
After a long discussion about costs, a work plan, and procedures, the group reached a consensus. If the consulting firm produced a few more desired items, including references from other townships and a more detailed plan, the two townships would work together on a joint ordinance, laying the ground work for future cooperation and saving money besides.
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