Public Information | Abington Township, PA

The Office of the Township Manager works to ensure timely and consistent information about Township services and items of public interest through various means of communications. Such forms of communications include the Township calendar, news, Facebook, Viebit video streaming platform, the government access channel and mailings. Please check this page regularly for information and updates.

Meetings and Events

The Township is constantly buzzing with activity. The Township's Board of Commissioners regularly meet once a month, as well as, many of our board, committees and councils. Additionally, Township departments host regular events for resident information and benefit, such as the Public Works Department annual shredding and electronic collection events or the Fire Department's open houses. The Township also provides support to several community events including Roslyn Fall Festival and Car Show, Keswick Fall Festival and the 4th of July parade.

Below is a list of immediate upcoming events. Residents can also visit our events page to learn more about year round activities. For information about the Board of Commissioners, committee meetings and other groups, please visit the agendas, minutes and videos page, which has past, present and future information.

Policy on Public Participation

Policy and procedures for meetings of the Board of Commissioners and its Committees including composition, scope and duties of Committees. Please click here to view the policy.

News and Hot Topics

Stay informed on what is going on in Abington through our news page. We post information on relevant topics and update to the Abington community. For topics that require continued updates or are relevant for extended periods of time, the Township may decide to create a dedicated webpage or provide the information via. the drop down below. Please check back regularly for updates and information!

Hot Topics

Monthly E-Newsletter Registration

Register for Agenda Notifications

Residents can receive meeting agendas by visiting our agendas page and signing up with your email. To sign up, please click here.

Agenda Notification Sign Up Instructions

Go to www.abingtonpa.gov/agendas.
Scroll to "Email Updates" box, which is located above "Upcoming Events"
Type your email into the box
Confirm email address and create login, if desired
- Creating a login will allow you to change your subscription preferences in the future
Select agendas you wish to receive
Click submit at the bottom of the page
Complete personalization questions, if desired (not required)

FY 2025 Online Budget Portal

Program Registration

Board of Commissioners Initiatives

Economic Development Corporation

Abington Township Board of Commissioners is considering the creation of an Economic Development Corporation. An Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is a quasi-governmental non-profit corporation, foundation or association whose mission is to provide economic development to a targeted geographical area.

For more information, including related documents and meetings, please visit the Economic Development Corporation web-page.

Comprehensive Plan Update

In May 2019 , the Board of Commissioner approved the update to the Township's Comprehensive Plan. The Township has contracted with the Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) for these efforts, who the Township has a planning assistance agreement with for the past 11 years.

The mission of the Comprehensive Plan is to defined the goals and objectives for the future of the Township and chart the path through which these goals can be realized. Comprehensive planning is critical to understanding community assets and challenges; responding to changing demographics; maintaining fiscal balance and project priorities; and planning for short-term and long-term goals.

For more information, events and more, please visit our Comprehensive Plan, Vision 2035, web-page by clicking here.

Recreation, Park, and Open Space Plan

Current Land Development Applications

Current Zoning Ordinance Amendment Requests

Improvement Projects

Water Quality (PFAS and PFOA)

Click here to learn about Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid.

PA PFAS Multi-Site Health Study: Recruitment has begun for the PA PFAS Multi-Site Health Study, which is sponsored by the CDC and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). The purpose of this study is to learn how PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) affects health. Residents can check their eligibility by calling 877-267-2890. For more information, please visit https://papfas.rti.org/. Click here to view a flyer.

DEP Public Comment Period: The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is holding a public comment period through Wednesday, April 27, on a new regulation to protect people from PFAS. Comments can be submitted to the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) through DEP’s eComment system. or via email at RegComments@pa.gov. Each comment must include a subject heading of the proposed rulemaking and the name and address of the person submitting the comment. Written comments can be mailed to the Environmental Quality Board, P.O. Box 8477, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8477.

Request a service and/or make the Township aware of an issue in your neighborhood!

Notify Township staff of a service request or an issue in the community through our new online citizen service request tool. Example requests or issues include items such as missed trash collection, graffiti, damaged park equipment, potholes, and more!

To submit a request or view previous submissions, click here.

For more information including a step-by-step guide on how to submit a request, click here.

Get Involved

Inclusive Park

Old York Road and Susquehanna Road Intersection Improvement Project

Strategic Plan

Current News

Monthly Newsletters

Please click the dates below to view the monthly newsletter. Click here to sign up to receive the Township's monthly electronic newsletter.

New Resident Information

Welcome to Abington Township. To help with your transition into our community, we have compiled a new resident guide with information related to services here in the Township and wider community. Please click here to download an electronic version of the guide. To receive a physical copy of the guide, please complete this survey and one will be mailed to you. We will also send a Township Calendar to ensure you are up-to-date with all the meetings and events happening here!

New residents can learn their trash day, leaf collection day, ward, elected official and other relevant information by using the resident information tool on the homepage. Simply put in your new address and the available information will appear. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about what Abington has to offer, as well as, following us on Facebook @AbingtonTownship, Instagram @abingtontownship, and Twitter @AbingtonPA! #ProudtobeinAbington