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Marple Police Department Reports 9% Increase in Calls for Service in May; Hero Bowl Incident Addressed
The Marple Township Police Department responded to 1,625 calls for service in May, an increase of 9% from the previous month. Traffic-related calls constituted over 21% of the total, with medical emergencies at 16% and school checks at 9%. Reported crimes increased by 14% to 48 incidents compared to April, though they were down 2% compared to May 2025. Theft-related crimes accounted for 44% of all reported crimes, with 62% of those being retail-related. The department made 19 arrests with a total of 37 charges. Two notable incidents from May include a juvenile petition filed against a 15-year-old for striking an employee with an e-bike and the Hero Bowl event, where a fight broke out leading to a stampede of teens. The MERT team was present at the Hero Bowl and is credited with helping to prevent the situation from escalating. [cite: 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144]
Marple Township Appoints New Manager, Approves Capital Purchases and Employee Agreement
The Board of Commissioners approved several capital purchases and staffing changes. These include a 2026 Ford F-150 for the Highway Department, three X-Marks mowers for Parks and Recreation, and a contract for the Veterans Park Rehabilitation Project Phase 3. Additionally, the board approved the 2027-2030 non-uniform employee agreement. A significant decision was the appointment of John McMullen as the new Township Manager, effective August 10th, 2026, succeeding Larry Gentilly who is retiring after seven years of service. [cite: 152, 153, 154, 163, 164, 167, 168, 310, 316, 317, 324, 330, 331, 345, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362]
Veterans Memorial Park Upgrades Completed; Accessibility Concerns Raised at Township Parks
Updates on park improvements were provided, including the completion of paving and striping at Paxon Hall Golf Course parking lot, and upgrades at Veterans Memorial Park. At Veterans Memorial Park, deteriorating masonry stair treads on the gazebo and archway have been replaced, canopy shades installed over new tables, and the exercise area expanded with more fitness equipment. The summertime yard waste drop-off schedule was announced for July 11th and August 1st. A resident voiced concerns about accessibility at various parks, specifically Tona Fields, Matthews Field, and Veterans Memorial Park, citing difficulties for individuals with mobility limitations. The township acknowledged the concerns and committed to reviewing potential improvements. [cite: 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408]
Lawrence Park Partnership Subdivision Plan Approved by Marple Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary final subdivision plan for Lawrence Park Partnership, located in the industrial park. This plan involves lot line adjustments, transferring approximately one-third of an acre from Delaware County property to the Lawrence Park Partnership property. No development is proposed as part of this subdivision; any future development would require separate approval. The property abuts a 22-acre parcel owned by Delaware County. [cite: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308]
Marple Township Considers Ordinances for Data Centers, Smoke Shops, Kennels; Zoning Case Proceeds to Court
The Board of Commissioners discussed several proposed ordinances and zoning matters. Ordinances regarding data centers, smoke shops/hookah bars/cigar lounges, and kennels have been forwarded to county planning for review and are scheduled for review by the Marple Planning Commission. The township is proceeding with these ordinances, with hearings and adoption scheduled for July. A zoning case for Sudhop development is currently in the Court of Common Pleas after the zoning board denied relief. Additionally, a zoning hearing is scheduled for June 17, 2026, for Pavos Aslandis at 490 Lawrence Road, seeking variances for a carport encroachment, reduced side yard setback, and increased impervious coverage. The Planning Commission will also review proposed ordinances for data centers and accessory uses in the light industrial district on June 25, 2026. [cite: 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 383]
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