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This page provides all the current news, announcements and events.
Township Announcements/Events
Full Township calendar available HERE
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| All Year | Phishing Email Alert | Phishing emails look like they come from a legitimate source. However, when you examine the sender's email address, it is not the correct email address of the sender. Instead, the emails are sent from criminals trying to obtain information or infect your computer with a virus.
Phishing can come from any source, including banks, etc. There have been reports of phishing emails that appear to originate from Haverford Township, but do not. If something doesn’t look right, the email address doesn't match, or you aren't expecting an email from that person – be safe and do not open the email. The Township recommends that you:
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| 08/01/2022 | Facade Improvement Program - Phase 2 _Begins August 1, 2022 | Building on the efforts from Phase 1, Discover Haverford and Haverford Township are happy to announce the opening of the Haverford Township Facade Improvement Matching Grant Program – Phase 2 which will continue to provide matching grants to businesses, nonprofits or commercial property owners for the purpose of promoting economic recovery and community revitalization through aesthetically improved business properties, visible from our public streets. Phase 2 will have expanded awards with the Township matching an applicant’s investment in qualified improvements, dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000. Funds for this service are provided to the Township by the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act. The program administrator on behalf of the Township of Haverford is the non-for-profit agency, Discover Haverford (HPED). Applicants who were previously awarded grants under Phase 1 may reapply under Phase 2 as long as their total award between the two phases does not exceed $25,000. | Program website |
| 08/20/2022 | Shredding Event - Saturday August 20, 2022 - 8:00am - 11:00am | Shred and recycle your unwanted personal papers and documents safely & securely. 4 box max or equivalent. Please no plastic bags. This service is a free service for Township residents only. This is completely contact free so you remain inside your vehicle and have paper materials accessible from the trunk/back seat. Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 8:00am to 11:00am at the Haverford Township Administration Building. | Flyer |
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Bids and Proposals
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| 03/18/2022 | Updated 06/24/2022 | Burmont & Glendale Intersection Improvements | The Township of Haverford seeks Proposals from qualified consultants for the design and permitting of proposed improvements to the intersection of Glendale Road and Burmont Road in the Drexel Hill section of the Township. The proposed project includes the extension of the Darby Creek Trail from its current terminus at Merry Place Park to the new intersection, as well as a well-defined and well-marked pedestrian crossing to the trail extension. In addition, the proposed project will reconstruct/re-align the sidewalk from Lisa Circle to the intersection. Proposals must be delivered no later than 4:00 PM on Sept 9, 2022 | |
| 07/14/2022 | 07/27/2022 | Sale of Cell Tower at Haverford Reserve RFP | Haverford Township is seeking qualified bids related to the Township’s sale of a communications tower located upon the Township’s property at the address of 3500 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083 and all appurtenant antennas, cabinets, buildings, signage, ice bridges, fences, gates and facilities related to the communications tower. Interested parties may submit any questions regarding this bid to Aimee M. Cuthbertson, Assistant Township Manager solely via email to acuthbertson@havtwp.org by Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 4:00pm (EST). Copies of current lease documents will be available on the Township website at www.havtwp.org under Current News. Sealed bids must be received no later than 1:30pm (EST) on July 27, 2022 at the Haverford Township Administration building located at 1014 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083. Bids shall be opened at the same location at 2pm (EST). The minimum acceptable bid shall be Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00). | |
| 08/01/2022 | 09/16/2022 | Independent Financial Statement Audit RFP | The Township of Haverford is seeking proposals for an independent audit of the Township financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2023 & 2024. In accordance with the Home Rule Charter, the services must be performed by a Pennsylvania licensed CPA or firm of CPA’s appointed by the Board of Commissioners. All questions regarding the Township or its request for proposal should be submitted via email to the Assistant Township Manager/Director of Finance, Aimee Cuthbertson, at acuthbertson@havtwp.org up until Friday, August 19, 2022 at 4:00pm (no phone requests will be honored). In the spirit of fairness, responses to questions will be posted as an addendum no later than Friday, August 26, 2022 at 4:00pm. Proposals must be received no later than Friday, September 16, 2022 at 4:00pm to the Assistant Township Manager/Director of Finance. Electronic copies in PDF are preferred; however, paper versions will also be accepted. The award is expected to be made at the October 11, 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting. The Township reserves the right to request additional information from any proposer. The Township reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and the right at its sole discretion to accept the proposal most favorable to its interest. |
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Finance Department
Announcements about tax deadlines, Township budget and more. Additional info on the Finance Department Page
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Parks & Recreation Department
Announcements about parks, trails, the CREC, recreation programs and events. Additional info on the Parks and Recreation Department page
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| COVID-Updates | COVID-19 Parks & Recreation | All COVID-19 mandates, updates and notices can be found on the Townships COVID-19 page | • COVID-19 Page Link |
| All Year 2022 | Park and Trail Volunteer Days | Haverford Recreation has projects throughout the year for the whole family! By removing invasive species and replacing them with natives, we are making our public space more appealing to walkers, offering valuable habitat to wildlife, and helping to control erosion. Our projects require zero knowledge and minimal equipment. | • Volunteer Link |
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Police Department
Press releases, police notices, announcements and more. Additional info on the Police Department page
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| All year | Recent & Ongoing Scam Annoncuments | Follow the links to find more information about recent and ongoing scams in the area. | • IRS Scams| • Microsoft Security Experts Scam | • Money Transfer Scams | • PECO Scams |
| Tuesday, August 2, 2022 | National Night out sponsored by the Haverford Township Police Department | National Night Out is just around the corner! Come on out to the Lowe’s on Township Line Rd for K-9 demonstrations, greet your favorite Police Officers, touch and explore Police Cars, Police Motorcycles, Fire Trucks, Ambulances and Tow Trucks. Secret sauce will be catering this event. Don’t miss out, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 starting at 6:00pm. National Night Out is a free event aimed at raising awareness of crime and drug prevention. It is coordinatedby the National Association of Town Watch and locally sponsored by the Haverford Township Police Department | Flyer |
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Public Works Department
Announcements about trash, recycling, brush and more. Additional info on the
Public Works Department Page
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| New Small E-Waste Collection Container | As a reminder, you can drop off your SMALL household electronic waste 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This container is located outside the Township Building near the main entrance for Township Administration, across the parking lot from the Skatium. This container is for SMALL household electronic waste only (think "no larger than a breadbox") such as small appliances, electronics, gaming systems or anything with a cord that can fit through the chute. | • Public Works Page |
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Skatium News
Announcements and events and more. Additional info on the Skatium Home page
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| COVID-Updates | COVID-19 Skatium page | All COVID-19 mandates, updates and notices can be found on the Townships COVID-19 page | • COVID-19 Page Link |
| Ongoing | Live Barn Streaming Information | Skatium is a LiveBarn Venue. If you cannot make it to the rink, you can still stay connected by watching all events Live and On Demand. |
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• More Information Live Barn/ Skatium |
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