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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Haverford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
PFAS firefighting foam regulations affecting local fire company
Pennsylvania's new PFAS ban is forcing Haverford's Llanerch Fire Company to swap out firefighting foam and gear linked to 'forever chemicals.' The company has already dropped over $100,000 on safer equipment—good for health, but a real budget hit.
Police License Plate Reader Data Retention
Residents raised privacy concerns regarding the police department's automated license plate readers, questioning data retention limits and vendor security. Police Chief Viola assured the board and public that data is used strictly for real-time criminal investigations and is securely managed under state and accreditation standards.
Parks and Recreation Software Replacement
The township is moving to a new recreation management software platform to save money and improve customer service compared to its current provider, ActiveNet.
Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Regulation
Residents urged the board to explore phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers due to environmental and health concerns.
Traffic Safety and Parking Regulations
The board reviewed traffic ordinances to improve safety, including establishing a special purpose parking zone on Woodland Drive and prohibiting parking near the Darby Road library entrance to improve sightlines for drivers.
Alleged Corruption
Local officials in Haverford Township are caught up in a corruption scandal uncovered by the Inquirer, making everyone wonder if our tax dollars and local government are actually being handled honestly. It's a big wake-up call about how transparent our town leaders really are.