Delaware County Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Delaware County officially launched the Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance (DELCO ERA) Grant Program on March 26. The program assists renters who have suffered disruption and loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PA Update: Effective April 4, More Options for Restaurants and Other Businesses

As COVID-19 cases have declined and vaccination rates are climbing, Governor Tom Wolf today announced the lifting of some targeted restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, as well as increased gathering limits.

March 8, 2021: CDC Issues Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated Adults

Delaware County COVID-19 Vaccine Site Clarification

Delaware County Government is one of several vaccine providers in the County.

The County encourages those in Phase 1A to look to other vaccine providers in addition to the County. The County is just one of several providers being sent vaccine supply from t...

COVID Vaccine Information

Delaware County Government is one of several vaccine providers in the County. The County is working with all COVID-19 vaccine partners including hospitals, care homes, pharmacies, and eventually doctors’ offices and urgent cares, to get the vaccine out as...

PA Department of Health Releases COVID Vaccination Schedule

The PA Department of Health has issued a comprehensive COVID Vaccination Plan. The COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed to Pennsylvanians in a phased approach. View the plan on the PA Department of Health website HERE. 

Are you ready for an electric car? Police Department says Yes!

Every year or two, cars in Lansdowne’s vehicle fleet (primarily police cars) age out of service and are replaced.  The next additions to the fleet may very well be electric vehicles (EVs), representing a new chapter in Lansdowne Borough’s ongoing...

Clean Energy Initiative for Lansdowne Borough

Lansdowne Borough Hall HVAC System has Been Upgraded

The new system can modulate the temperature across all rooms and times of day. This control allows users to optimize the climate both comfort and energy efficiency. The primary upgrade to the system is a controller, effectively the brain of the system. Th...

Electronics and Clothing Recycling in Lansdowne

Lansdowne now has a contract with Retrievr to recycle electronic and clothing waste.

Lansdowne now has a contract with Retrievr to recycle electronic and clothing waste. I am quoting from their website - retrievr.com - regarding this service. As you know, we must pay to have our waste trucked to landfills and incinerators. This p...

Spring Online Environmental Workshop Series Kicks Off Friday March 19th

Spring Online Environmental Workshop Series Kicks Off Friday March 19th

Lansdowne's Environmental Advisory Council is presenting six workshops over the next six weeks, starting this Friday. All workshops are on Zoom and run from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

Zoom links can be found on the Borough Calendar.

As we head into spring, p...

Is Zero Waste an Option for Lansdowne? Part II

Part II is an attempt to better understand how Lansdowne is currently
handling our waste management.

Part II is an attempt to better understand how Lansdowne is currently  handling our waste management. All of our mixed recycling goes to J.P. Mascaro, a  recycling company in Berks County; each recycling day at least one diesel powered &...

Is Zero Waste an Option for Lansdowne?

Let’s think about what we can do in Lansdowne to reduce our carbon footprint. Toxic chemicals from burning plastic getting into our air, soil, water and our bodies, can be a thing of the past.

As you know, Lansdowne is aiming to reduce its carbon footprint
dramatically over the next decades. Waste management needs to be part of that cleanenergy transition plan. We in the EAC are looking for answers regarding our recycling
program-how much o...

Energy Efficiency Update

For at least the past decade, Lansdowne Borough Council has been planning with energy efficiency in mind. From traffic lights and street lights, to new windows, the Borough has been saving money by investing in energy efficiency. Here are a few details re...

Tips for Saving Energy in Your Home

There are several things you can do to save energy in your home!

TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY IN YOUR HOME

Conserving electrical and natural gas energy is a very basic step we can take to help with the climate crisis. Everyone makes decisions, small and large, as to how much energy they will use daily. Eventually, by 2050 acc...

New Worlds to Conquer for Sustainability Activist: First Lansdowne, Now DelCo

One of Delaware County Council’s first actions after last year’s election was to unanimously establish the Delaware County Sustainability Commission.

When it met for the first time last month, the new Commission included Carol Martsolf, ...

Statement Regarding Borough Sewer Bill Overcharge

March 5, 2021 - The Borough recently discovered that Borough tax bills for 2021 contained an overcharge for sewer fees that resulted from a calculation error.

Lansdowne Borough Celebrates Pride Month with Flag Raising on June 5, 2021

On Saturday, June 5, 2021, special guests U. S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon, LGBTQIA+ advocate and State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta from the 181st State District joined members of the Lansdowne community, Council President Benjamin Hover, and Jun...

Reservoir Park Opening Ceremony: June 5, 2021

Thank you to everyone who joined us a day of celebration as we reopened Reservoir Park to the community. The revitalization of this area in town is the result of the work of many people in Lansdowne Borough.

The completion of this park revitalization proje...

Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremonies

Wreaths were placed at the Veterans Memorial, Penn Wood High School track, and the Great War Memorial in Lansdowne. See the pictures below and view video of the event HERE.

Read on...

Borough of Lansdowne Banners

At the Council meeting on May 19th, Lansdowne Borough Council voted for the purchase of banners for Lansdowne for our entryways and our downtown. A sample of the banner is provided here. 

Thank you to Hoff Communications for donating the services ...

May 21, 2021: Letter from Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors,

Welcome to Summer! The beautiful sunshine and the many beautiful flowers help to remind us about the joy of our neighborhoods in Lansdowne.

First of all, I want to thank all of the voters who came out on Primary day to make your vo...

May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is designated and recognized as Asian American and Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander Heritage Month by our Federal Government through bipartisan legislation in the 1970's and Presidential Proclamation in 1992 by George Bush. Asian American and Native ...

April 22, 2021: Letter From Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors in Lansdowne,

First of all, I want to comment on the beautiful spring in Lansdowne at this time of year with the flowers blooming and to thank all of our neighbors as they work to build their gardens and provide habitats f...

Thank you for helping with the Lansdowne Parks cleanup event!

Lansdowne Borough Resolution Recognizes Cambodian Heritage Week

Lansdowne Borough recognizes the contributions of Cambodian Americans to the culture of Lansdowne and during the week of April 12 - April 16, Lansdowne Borough celebrates Cambodian Heritage Week by remembering and honoring the victims of the genocide in C...

Borough Council Fair Housing Resolution

April is Fair Housing Month

April 11, 2021 marks the 53rd Anniversary of Title VIII of the Civil Rights act of 1968, known as the Civil Rights Fair Housing Act. This Act provides equal housing opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, color, religi...

COVID Vaccinations for Lansdowne Residents Age 65 and Older

A special vaccine clinic is being offered by Delaware County health officials for Lansdowne residents age 65 and older. Let us know if you would like to be on the list for a vaccine.

March 19, 2021: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors in Lansdowne,

This spring, as the beautiful song birds return and the flowers bloom, Lansdowne Borough Council is proud that the Lansdowne Renaissance continues with investment in our infrastructure and businesses opening in our do...

Paint Lansdowne Pink

Lansdowne Borough is celebrating Arbor Day 2021 with a special "Paint Lansdowne Pink" event! Become a member of the Arbor Day Foundation and you will be given the opportunity to choose 10 native redbud trees to donate to the EAC, Parks ...

February 19, 2021 Letter from Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Although the cold, snow, and ice have made walking and driving around Lansdowne difficult, Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Campuzano want to thank our residents for being good neighbors and supporting each other by...

The Lansdowne Borough Council welcomes Nhaomi Lartey, Junior Council Person!

Nhaomi Lartey, 16, joined the Lansdowne Borough Council as a Junior Council Person in January of this year. Nhaomi was selected from a list of applicants through the PA State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) Junior Council Person Program. Since 2000, PSAB h...

Statement Regarding Shooting in the Borough January 23, 2021

To the Residents of Lansdowne,

Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Campuzano express our concern and frustration with the shooting that occurred in Lansdowne on Saturday, January 23. Despite all of the best precautions and efforts at prevention from the ha...

January 17, 2021, Letter from Council President Hover

Dear friends and neighbors, 

As we begin 2021, Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Campuzano are excited about the renaissance occurring in the Lansdowne Community. With the commencement of several building projects, housing development within the...

Statement Regarding Events of January 6, 2021, in Washington D.C.

On January 6, 2021, our elected Representatives met in Washington D.C. to certify the electoral votes of the 2020 election. In past elections, the process has been a ceremonial procedure affirming the electoral votes of each state after being certified by...

December Letter From Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

As we wrap up the year 2020, we can all agree that this year has affected our community both here in Lansdowne and the whole United States in significant ways. Although there are not enough words to express the concern...

November 17 Letter from Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors, 

The Holiday Season has arrived and Lansdowne Borough Council wishes everyone in the Borough a safe and healthy Holiday Season. Although we are forced to celebrate differently this year, we want to be sure to slow and stop the spre...

October 12 Letter From President Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors,

Autumn promises to be a busy time for Lansdowne Borough Council. We will be working on the budget for next year and plan to retain the excellent services in Lansdowne in our Sanitation department and Police Department and continue with inve...

Hoffman Park Cleanup - Thank You!

On behalf of Lansdowne Borough Council, Council President Hover and Mayor Campuzano, we would like to thank all of the volunteers in Lansdowne from the Parks and Recreation Board, Lansdowne Boys and Girls Club, Gladstone Civic Association,  Lansd...

September, 2020, Letter from Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors, 

Welcome to fall, I hope you had a great end of the Summer and are well. As we end the summer and move into the budgeting season for the Borough, I want to invite everyone to participate in Council meetings and Committee ...

August 16 Letter From President Benjamin Hover

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors, 

As we end the summer and head into the fall, I want to extend my gratitude to live with you in a community of friends where neighbors take care of neighbors. The last few months have been challenging for us as a communit...

Lansdowne Borough Mourns the Loss of Nicholas Micozzie

Lansdowne Borough passed a resolution on August 6, 2020, honoring the life and service of State Representative Nicholas Micozzie. 

Nicholas Micozzie served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 163rd District, which included the Bor...

Joint Statement on Racism and Racial Injustice

On June 11th officials from Lansdowne Borough, Yeadon Borough, and the William Penn School District gathered to announce our unified commitment to denounce the systemic racism that afflicts our communities.

Council Statement on Recent Protests

On June 5th, Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Campuzano released a unanimous statement denouncing the death of George Floyd and our commitment to ensuring the rights of all residents in Lansdowne.

June 16, 2020 Letter from Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors,

Quarantine News

Welcome to summer! This past spring in Lansdowne has been challenging for our community's residents and businesses with the numerous closures and changes required by quarantine procedures caused by the pandemic. As w...

Application For a Grant to Remediate Blight in the Borough of Lansdowne

On July 15th Lansdowne Borough requested a Blight Remediation program grant of $300,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for Remediation of Blight in the Borough from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.

Read the ful...

April 15 Letter from Council President Hover

Dear Neighbors,To begin, I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of Borough Council to the many individuals in the Lansdowne Police Department, Lansdowne Fire Company and EMS Squad, our Sanitation and Highway Crews, the Librarian, and our Office St...

Lansdowne eRecycling and Shredding Event - JUNE 19

June 19, 2021 Lansdowne Borough 23 East Baltimore Ave. Highland Ave Parking Lot 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Please pre-register on the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/electronics-recycling-day-anything-with-a-plug-tickets-153999991119

LANS...

Lansdowne Borough Celebrates Pride Month with Flag Raising on June 5, 2021

On Saturday, June 5, 2021, special guests U. S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon, LGBTQIA+ advocate and State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta from the 181st State District joined members of the Lansdowne community, Council President Benjamin Hover, and Jun...

Reservoir Park Opening Ceremony: June 5, 2021

Thank you to everyone who joined us a day of celebration as we reopened Reservoir Park to the community. The revitalization of this area in town is the result of the work of many people in Lansdowne Borough.

The completion of this park revitalization proje...

Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremonies

Wreaths were placed at the Veterans Memorial, Penn Wood High School track, and the Great War Memorial in Lansdowne. See the pictures below and view video of the event HERE.

Read on...

May 21, 2021: Letter from Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors,

Welcome to Summer! The beautiful sunshine and the many beautiful flowers help to remind us about the joy of our neighborhoods in Lansdowne.

First of all, I want to thank all of the voters who came out on Primary day to make your vo...

May 20, 2021 - Letter from Mayor Tony

Dear Neighbors,

On May 15th we held our annual Town Wide Yard sale.  We had over 50 houses take part. The weather was beautiful.  I want to thank all the residents who signed up to hold a sale. I hope everyone did well and got rid of some...

Sponsor a "Hometown Hero" Banner

The Lansdowne American Legion Post 65 is asking local businesses and individuals to sponsor a World War I Veteran Recognition Banner.

Participate in the Eastern Delco Bicycle Survey!

Lansdowne Borough was awarded technical assistance from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s (“DVRPC”) Safe Routes to Transit Program. The program is a competitive technical assistance program periodically offer...

May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is designated and recognized as Asian American and Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander Heritage Month by our Federal Government through bipartisan legislation in the 1970's and Presidential Proclamation in 1992 by George Bush. Asian American an...

Lansdowne Borough Celebrates Arbor Day!

April 30, 2021

Lansdowne Borough "Painted Lansdowne Pink" this Arbor Day by planting native redbud trees throughout the borough. 

Lansdowne Borough celebrated Arbor Day with students from Lansdowne Friends School joining with Mary Lou Jen...

April 22, 2021: Letter From Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors in Lansdowne,

First of all, I want to comment on the beautiful spring in Lansdowne at this time of year with the flowers blooming and to thank all of our neighbors as they work to build their gardens and provide habitats f...

April 16, 2021: Gateway Slope Groundbreaking

PUBLIC NOTICE OF EXAMINATION FOR POLICE OFFICER IN THE BOROUGH OF LANSDOWNE POLICE DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC NOTICE OF EXAMINATION FOR

POLICE OFFICER

IN THE BOROUGH OF LANSDOWNE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Notice is hereby given that the Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Lansdowne will hold a written examination at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne ...

April 14, 2021: Letter from Mayor Campuzano

Dear Lansdowne Residents,

I hope this finds all of our residents and their families well as we enjoy spring weather here in Lansdowne.  As we still are dealing with the pandemic, I urge everyone who can to get vaccinated.  As you can tell...

Lansdowne Borough Resolution Recognizes Cambodian Heritage Week

Lansdowne Borough recognizes the contributions of Cambodian Americans to the culture of Lansdowne and during the week of April 12 - April 16, Lansdowne Borough celebrates Cambodian Heritage Week by remembering and honoring the victims of the genocide in C...

Borough Council Fair Housing Resolution

April is Fair Housing Month

April 11, 2021 marks the 53rd Anniversary of Title VIII of the Civil Rights act of 1968, known as the Civil Rights Fair Housing Act. This Act provides equal housing opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, color, religi...

Delaware County Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Delaware County officially launched the Delaware County Emergency Rental Assistance (DELCO ERA) Grant Program on March 26. The program assists renters who have suffered disruption and loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Town Wide Yard Sale May 15

Lansdowne’s Annual Town Wide Yard Sale is Saturday May 15th. Rain date Sunday May 16th. Register to participate by filling out the webform with your address and you will be included on the Town-Wide Yard Sale Map. Registration closes May 9.

COVID Vaccinations for Lansdowne Residents Age 65 and Older

A special vaccine clinic is being offered by Delaware County health officials for Lansdowne residents age 65 and older. Let us know if you would like to be on the list for a vaccine.

March 19, 2021: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors in Lansdowne,

This spring, as the beautiful song birds return and the flowers bloom, Lansdowne Borough Council is proud that the Lansdowne Renaissance continues with investment in our infrastructure and businesses opening in our do...

March 2021: Resolution Recognizing Women's History Month

The Borough Council of Lansdowne and Mayor Tony Campuzano honor the contributions that women have made throughout history and commit to support efforts to improve opportunities for girls and women.  The Borough Council and the Mayor encourage res...

March, 2021: Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of Irish-Americans

Lansdowne Borough wishes residents of Irish descent a happy Irish American Heritage Month (March, 2021). View the Lansdowne Borough Council Resolution recognizing the valuable contribution to our Nation, State and Lansdowne Community of all Irish-American...

PA Update: Effective April 4, More Options for Restaurants and Other Businesses

As COVID-19 cases have declined and vaccination rates are climbing, Governor Tom Wolf today announced the lifting of some targeted restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, as well as increased gathering limits.

Drive Thru Food Drive Collection

Paint Lansdowne Pink

Lansdowne Borough is celebrating Arbor Day 2021 with a special "Paint Lansdowne Pink" event! Become a member of the Arbor Day Foundation and you will be given the opportunity to choose 10 native redbud trees to donate to the EAC, Parks ...

Statement Regarding Borough Sewer Bill Overcharge

March 5, 2021 - The Borough recently discovered that Borough tax bills for 2021 contained an overcharge for sewer fees that resulted from a calculation error.

Recycling Notice from J. P. Mascaro

Please keep recycling clean! J. P. Mascaro, Lansdowne's recycling contractor, has seen an increase in contaminated recycling at its single stream recycling plant. 

The contamination rate at the J. P. Mascaro Total Recycle single stream re...

February 22, 2021, Letter from Mayor Tony

Dear Lansdowne Residents and Friends,

I hope this finds everyone well and safe.  As we still are dealing with this challenging issue of the pandemic I do see a light at the end of the tunnel.  I urge everyone to get vaccinated and continu...

Lansdowne Borough Receives SOLSMART Award!

Lansdowne Borough was awarded a SolSmart Bronze designation  for taking bold steps to make it easier, faster and more affordable to go solar. SolSmart designation shows local businesses, solar companies and residents that Lansdowne is a great pla...

February 19, 2021 Letter from Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Although the cold, snow, and ice have made walking and driving around Lansdowne difficult, Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Campuzano want to thank our residents for being good neighbors and supporting each other by...

Lansdowne Borough's New Police Chief

Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Campuzano are pleased to report that after a thorough Police Chief Search that Lansdowne Borough Council offered the position to our current Interim Police Chief Kenneth Rutherford. Read about Chief Rutherford Here.

Lans...

Delaware County Lead Remediation and Home Improvement Resources

Delaware County Lead Remediation and Home Improvement Resources from the Office of Housing and Community Development

Shredding and Safety Event

Join us for a shredding event. We are teaming up for residents of both of our legislative districts to provide an opportunity to safely discard sensitive documents. Please register in advance and abide by the rules of the shredding company, as space is li...

The Lansdowne Borough Council welcomes Nhaomi Lartey, Junior Council Person!

Nhaomi Lartey, 16, joined the Lansdowne Borough Council as a Junior Council Person in January of this year. Nhaomi was selected from a list of applicants through the PA State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) Junior Council Person Program. Since 2000, PSAB h...

Delaware County COVID-19 Vaccine Site Clarification

Delaware County Government is one of several vaccine providers in the County.

The County encourages those in Phase 1A to look to other vaccine providers in addition to the County. The County is just one of several providers being sent vaccine supply from t...

COVID Vaccine Information

Delaware County Government is one of several vaccine providers in the County. The County is working with all COVID-19 vaccine partners including hospitals, care homes, pharmacies, and eventually doctors’ offices and urgent cares, to get the vacc...

January 17, 2021, Letter from Mayor Anthony Campuzano

I’m not sure about you but I’m sure glad to be done with 2020.  It was a very challenging and scary year for all of us for a number of reasons.  Hopefully with new leadership in Washington we can begin to heal and com...

January 17, 2021, Letter from Council President Hover

Dear friends and neighbors, 

As we begin 2021, Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Campuzano are excited about the renaissance occurring in the Lansdowne Community. With the commencement of several building projects, housing development within the...

Lansdowne Borough Infrastructure Improvements: Sewer Enhancements

Lansdowne Borough is committed to maintaining the high integrity of infrastructure for all of its residents. Through an inspection process, it has been determined that the sanitary sewer in several areas of the Borough are failing and need to be replaced....

PA Department of Health Releases COVID Vaccination Schedule

The PA Department of Health has issued a comprehensive COVID Vaccination Plan. The COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed to Pennsylvanians in a phased approach. View the plan on the PA Department of Health website HERE. 

Statement Regarding Events of January 6, 2021, in Washington D.C.

On January 6, 2021, our elected Representatives met in Washington D.C. to certify the electoral votes of the 2020 election. In past elections, the process has been a ceremonial procedure affirming the electoral votes of each state after being certified by...

December Letter From Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

As we wrap up the year 2020, we can all agree that this year has affected our community both here in Lansdowne and the whole United States in significant ways. Although there are not enough words to express the concern...

Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Announce New Protective Mitigation Efforts to Put Pennsylvania on Pause th

Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Announce New Protective Mitigation Efforts to Put Pennsylvania on Pause through Early January (December 10, 2020)

Read the Full Statement Here

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel...

Pop Up Food Distribution at Lansdowne and Ridley YMCAs

The Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County is excited to announce two major FREE FOOD POP-UP events in collaboration with Blessings of Hope.

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Lansdowne YMCA

1:00 to 5:30 PM (or when boxes run out)

Tuesday, December 15th, 2020

Ridl...

As COVID-19 Cases Reach Critical Levels, Wolf Admin Announces New Mitigation Efforts

As COVID-19 Cases Reach Critical Levels, Wolf Admin Announces New Mitigation Efforts. In the past week, the number of COVID-19-attributable deaths has quadrupled, and the average daily case count is seven times higher than it was two months ago.

November 17 Letter from Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors, 

The Holiday Season has arrived and Lansdowne Borough Council wishes everyone in the Borough a safe and healthy Holiday Season. Although we are forced to celebrate differently this year, we want to be sure to slow and stop the spre...

From Mayor Tony: November 2020

As the year 2020 comes to an end, I'm sure you would agree with me that we all can't wait for 2021. It has been a very challenging year for everyone for various reasons. I'm sure that in 2021 there will still be challenges but I feel that it will be a bet...

PA DCNR Releases Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

Read on...

West Stewart Ave - New Traffic Pattern

Thursday October 1, 2020 

Attention Drivers,

The Lansdowne Police Department would like to inform drivers that a new traffic pattern has been implemented effective October 1, 2020. W. Stewart Avenue, between N. Lansdowne Avenue and Owen Avenue, wil...

Lansdowne Borough Mourns the Loss of Nicholas Micozzie

Lansdowne Borough passed a resolution on August 6, 2020, honoring the life and service of State Representative Nicholas Micozzie. 

Nicholas Micozzie served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 163rd District, which included the Bor...

August 16 Letter From President Benjamin Hover

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors, 

As we end the summer and head into the fall, I want to extend my gratitude to live with you in a community of friends where neighbors take care of neighbors. The last few months have been challenging for us as a communit...

Application For a Grant to Remediate Blight in the Borough of Lansdowne

On July 15th Lansdowne Borough requested a Blight Remediation program grant of $300,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for Remediation of Blight in the Borough from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.

Read the ful...

Delaware County Lead Hazard Reduction Program

The Lead Hazard Reduction Program (LHRP) helps qualified homeowners, landlords, and renters improve the safety of their properties and homes by testing for and remediating lead paint. This Program is available to any person meeting the qualificat...

Lansdowne Arts Board Member Erica Harney's "Houses of Lansdowne" Series of Paintings

Erica Harney speaks about her inspiration for painting the "Houses of Lansdowne" series:

"I have always enjoyed going for long walks through my neighborhood- no matter where I’ve lived- and my current neighborhood of Lansdowne, PA ...

Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremonies

Wreaths were placed at the Veterans Memorial, Penn Wood High School track, and the Great War Memorial in Lansdowne. See the pictures below and view video of the event HERE.

Read on...

May 20, 2021 - Letter from Mayor Tony

Dear Neighbors,

On May 15th we held our annual Town Wide Yard sale.  We had over 50 houses take part. The weather was beautiful.  I want to thank all the residents who signed up to hold a sale. I hope everyone did well and got rid of some...

April 14, 2021: Letter from Mayor Campuzano

Dear Lansdowne Residents,

I hope this finds all of our residents and their families well as we enjoy spring weather here in Lansdowne.  As we still are dealing with the pandemic, I urge everyone who can to get vaccinated.  As you can tell...

Town Wide Yard Sale May 15

Lansdowne’s Annual Town Wide Yard Sale is Saturday May 15th. Rain date Sunday May 16th. Register to participate by filling out the webform with your address and you will be included on the Town-Wide Yard Sale Map. Registration closes May 9.

February 22, 2021, Letter from Mayor Tony

Dear Lansdowne Residents and Friends,

I hope this finds everyone well and safe.  As we still are dealing with this challenging issue of the pandemic I do see a light at the end of the tunnel.  I urge everyone to get vaccinated and continu...

Mayor Campuzano Presents the Helms Award to Jim Klingler

Recently Mayor Campuzano presented the Borough's highest award “The Helms Award” to Jim Klingler, a long time Lansdowne resident.  The Borough of Lansdowne has benefited immensely from Jim's involvement in bo...

January 17, 2021, Letter from Mayor Anthony Campuzano

I’m not sure about you but I’m sure glad to be done with 2020.  It was a very challenging and scary year for all of us for a number of reasons.  Hopefully with new leadership in Washington we can begin to heal and come together to solve ...

A Veterans Day Message from the Mayor

As we celebrate Veterans Day, as your Mayor, I want to thank all veterans for their service and sacrifices that they have made for our country.  You are the reason we have our freedom and all the rights we enjoy in this great country.  T...

Borough of Lansdowne Banners

At the Council meeting on May 19th, Lansdowne Borough Council voted for the purchase of banners for Lansdowne for our entryways and our downtown. A sample of the banner is provided here. 

Thank you to Hoff Communications for donating the services ...

May 20, 2021 - Letter from Mayor Tony

Dear Neighbors,

On May 15th we held our annual Town Wide Yard sale.  We had over 50 houses take part. The weather was beautiful.  I want to thank all the residents who signed up to hold a sale. I hope everyone did well and got rid of some...

Clean Energy Initiative for Lansdowne Borough

The new system can modulate the temperature across all rooms and times of day. This control allows users to optimize the climate both comfort and energy efficiency. The primary upgrade to the system is a controller, effectively the brain of the system. Th...

April 22, 2021: Letter From Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors in Lansdowne,

First of all, I want to comment on the beautiful spring in Lansdowne at this time of year with the flowers blooming and to thank all of our neighbors as they work to build their gardens and provide habitats f...

Lansdowne Avenue Crosswalk Work Begins

April 19, 2021: Miller Bros. contractors have started work at the Lansdowne Avenue Crossing project! In June of 2018 Lansdowne Borough was awarded $87,624 through a competitive grant application to the 2018 Community Development Block Grant funding cycle....

Spotlight on Invasives: Japanese Knotweed

Using iNaturalist on Your Next Visit to a Park

Electronics and Clothing Recycling in Lansdowne

Lansdowne now has a contract with Retrievr to recycle electronic and clothing waste. I am quoting from their website - retrievr.com - regarding this service. As you know, we must pay to have our waste trucked to landfills and incinerators. This program wa...

April 16, 2021: Gateway Slope Groundbreaking

April 14, 2021: Letter from Mayor Campuzano

Dear Lansdowne Residents,

I hope this finds all of our residents and their families well as we enjoy spring weather here in Lansdowne.  As we still are dealing with the pandemic, I urge everyone who can to get vaccinated.  As you can tell...

Thank you for helping with the Lansdowne Parks cleanup event!

Lansdowne Borough Resolution Recognizes Cambodian Heritage Week

Lansdowne Borough recognizes the contributions of Cambodian Americans to the culture of Lansdowne and during the week of April 12 - April 16, Lansdowne Borough celebrates Cambodian Heritage Week by remembering and honoring the victims of the genocide in C...

Town Wide Yard Sale May 15

Lansdowne’s Annual Town Wide Yard Sale is Saturday May 15th. Rain date Sunday May 16th. Register to participate by filling out the webform with your address and you will be included on the Town-Wide Yard Sale Map. Registration closes May 9.

March 19, 2021: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors in Lansdowne,

This spring, as the beautiful song birds return and the flowers bloom, Lansdowne Borough Council is proud that the Lansdowne Renaissance continues with investment in our infrastructure and businesses opening in our do...

March 2021: Resolution Recognizing Women's History Month

The Borough Council of Lansdowne and Mayor Tony Campuzano honor the contributions that women have made throughout history and commit to support efforts to improve opportunities for girls and women.  The Borough Council and the Mayor encourage res...

March, 2021: Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of Irish-Americans

Lansdowne Borough wishes residents of Irish descent a happy Irish American Heritage Month (March, 2021). View the Lansdowne Borough Council Resolution recognizing the valuable contribution to our Nation, State and Lansdowne Community of all Irish-American...

February 22, 2021, Letter from Mayor Tony

Dear Lansdowne Residents and Friends,

I hope this finds everyone well and safe.  As we still are dealing with this challenging issue of the pandemic I do see a light at the end of the tunnel.  I urge everyone to get vaccinated and continu...

Lansdowne Borough Receives SOLSMART Award!

Lansdowne Borough was awarded a SolSmart Bronze designation  for taking bold steps to make it easier, faster and more affordable to go solar. SolSmart designation shows local businesses, solar companies and residents that Lansdowne is a great pla...

February 19, 2021 Letter from Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Although the cold, snow, and ice have made walking and driving around Lansdowne difficult, Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Campuzano want to thank our residents for being good neighbors and supporting each other by...

Lansdowne Borough's New Police Chief

Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Campuzano are pleased to report that after a thorough Police Chief Search that Lansdowne Borough Council offered the position to our current Interim Police Chief Kenneth Rutherford. Read about Chief Rutherford Here.

Lans...

Delaware County Lead Remediation and Home Improvement Resources

Delaware County Lead Remediation and Home Improvement Resources from the Office of Housing and Community Development

The Lansdowne Borough Council welcomes Nhaomi Lartey, Junior Council Person!

Nhaomi Lartey, 16, joined the Lansdowne Borough Council as a Junior Council Person in January of this year. Nhaomi was selected from a list of applicants through the PA State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) Junior Council Person Program. Since 2000, PSAB h...

Is Zero Waste an Option for Lansdowne? Part II

Part II is an attempt to better understand how Lansdowne is currently  handling our waste management. All of our mixed recycling goes to J.P. Mascaro, a  recycling company in Berks County; each recycling day at least one diesel powered &...

January 17, 2021, Letter from Mayor Anthony Campuzano

I’m not sure about you but I’m sure glad to be done with 2020.  It was a very challenging and scary year for all of us for a number of reasons.  Hopefully with new leadership in Washington we can begin to heal and come together to solve ...

January 17, 2021, Letter from Council President Hover

Dear friends and neighbors, 

As we begin 2021, Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Campuzano are excited about the renaissance occurring in the Lansdowne Community. With the commencement of several building projects, housing development within the...

Is Zero Waste an Option for Lansdowne?

As you know, Lansdowne is aiming to reduce its carbon footprint dramatically over the next decades. Waste management needs to be part of that clean energy transition plan. We in the EAC are looking for answers regarding our recycling program-how much of w...

Lansdowne Borough Infrastructure Improvements

Lansdowne Borough is committed to maintaining the high integrity of infrastructure for all of its residents. Through an inspection process, it has been determined that the sanitary sewer in several areas of the Borough are failing and need to be replaced....

Meet Councilwoman Janet English

Delco native and long-time resident, Janet English has served on the Lansdowne council for 11 years. Janet believes in the philosophy, “if you want change, you need to be involved” and she did just that. She saw a need at the Lansdowne Public Library and ...

December Letter From Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

As we wrap up the year 2020, we can all agree that this year has affected our community both here in Lansdowne and the whole United States in significant ways. Although there are not enough words to express the concern...

Energy Efficiency Update

For at least the past decade, Lansdowne Borough Council has been planning with energy efficiency in mind. From traffic lights and street lights, to new windows, the Borough has been saving money by investing in energy efficiency. Here are a few details re...

November 17 Letter from Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors, 

The Holiday Season has arrived and Lansdowne Borough Council wishes everyone in the Borough a safe and healthy Holiday Season. Although we are forced to celebrate differently this year, we want to be sure to slow and stop the spre...

Meet Council Vice-President Magdalena Byrne

Fourteen years ago, New York City native Magdalena Byrne and her husband found themselves moving  to Lansdowne, Pennsylvania when her husband’s employer relocated their offices. “It was really a fluke,” she said. “We knew no one, we had no family...

From Mayor Tony: November 2020

As the year 2020 comes to an end, I'm sure you would agree with me that we all can't wait for 2021. It has been a very challenging year for everyone for various reasons. I'm sure that in 2021 there will still be challenges but I feel that it will be a bet...

New Worlds to Conquer for Sustainability Activist: First Lansdowne, Now DelCo

One of Delaware County Council’s first actions after last year’s election was to unanimously establish the Delaware County Sustainability Commission.

When it met for the first time last month, the new Commission included Carol Martsolf, ...

Meet Interim Police Chief Sergeant Ken Rutherford

Interim Police Chief Ken Rutherford has been a part of the Lansdowne Police Department for 20 years now. While serving in the United States Marine Corps, he always enjoyed helping others which eventually drew him to the police force. After his Marine Corp...

Meet Council President Benjamin Hover

Benjamin Hover, Lansdowne’s Council President has been living in the Borough of Lansdowne for almost 20 years. A graduate of Hiram College, the Ohio native and his wife came to the Philadelphia area after she accepted a job in the Swathmore area. Continui...

August 16 Letter From President Benjamin Hover

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors, 

As we end the summer and head into the fall, I want to extend my gratitude to live with you in a community of friends where neighbors take care of neighbors. The last few months have been challenging for us as a communit...

Joint Statement on Racism and Racial Injustice

On June 11th officials from Lansdowne Borough, Yeadon Borough, and the William Penn School District gathered to announce our unified commitment to denounce the systemic racism that afflicts our communities.

Council Statement on Recent Protests

On June 5th, Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Campuzano released a unanimous statement denouncing the death of George Floyd and our commitment to ensuring the rights of all residents in Lansdowne.

June 16, 2020 Letter from Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors,

Quarantine News

Welcome to summer! This past spring in Lansdowne has been challenging for our community's residents and businesses with the numerous closures and changes required by quarantine procedures caused by the pandemic. As we move in...

Application For a Grant to Remediate Blight in the Borough of Lansdowne

On July 15th Lansdowne Borough requested a Blight Remediation program grant of $300,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for Remediation of Blight in the Borough from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.

Read the ful...

Spotlight on Invasives: Japanese Knotweed

Using iNaturalist on Your Next Visit to a Park

PA DCNR Releases Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

Read on...

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF EXAMINATION FOR POLICE OFFICER IN THE BOROUGH OF LANSDOWNE POLICE DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC NOTICE OF EXAMINATION FOR

POLICE OFFICER

IN THE BOROUGH OF LANSDOWNE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Notice is hereby given that the Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Lansdowne will hold a written examination at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne ...

Lansdowne Borough's New Police Chief

Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Campuzano are pleased to report that after a thorough Police Chief Search that Lansdowne Borough Council offered the position to our current Interim Police Chief Kenneth Rutherford. Read about Chief Rutherford Here.

Lans...

Meet Police Chief Ken Rutherford

Updated 2/19/2021

Congratulations to our new Police Chief Ken Rutherford! Chief Rutherford has been a part of the Lansdowne Police Department for 20 years now. While serving in the United States Marine Corps, he always enjoyed helping others which eventual...

West Stewart Ave - New Traffic Pattern

Thursday October 1, 2020 

Attention Drivers,

The Lansdowne Police Department would like to inform drivers that a new traffic pattern has been implemented effective October 1, 2020. W. Stewart Avenue, between N. Lansdowne Avenue and Owen Avenue, wil...

Recycling Notice from J. P. Mascaro

Please keep recycling clean! J. P. Mascaro, Lansdowne's recycling contractor, has seen an increase in contaminated recycling at its single stream recycling plant. 

The contamination rate at the J. P. Mascaro Total Recycle single stream recyclable ...

June 14, 2021: Gateway Slope Notes

Gateway Slope Notes #23 - “So Much Clearing and Grubbing!” 

Wow, there is so much happening but you really can’t see it from Baltimore Avenue! So much clearing and grubbing is continuing. Please see attached pictures. With all the clearing happening, it’s ...

June 3: Gateway Slope Notes

The Gateway Slope Project is underway in Lansdowne!   It will create a beautiful and welcoming “Gateway” to our wonderful town.  “Gateway Slope Notes” are notes by Parks and Recreation Board Member...

May 20, 2021: Gateway Slope Notes

The Gateway Slope Project is underway in Lansdowne!   It will create a beautiful and welcoming “Gateway” to our wonderful town.  “Gateway Slope Notes” are notes by Parks and Recreation Board Member...

May 12, 2021: Gateway Slope Notes

The Gateway Slope Project is underway in Lansdowne!   It will create a beautiful and welcoming “Gateway” to our wonderful town.  “Gateway Slope Notes” are notes by Parks and Recreation Board Member Carol Martsolf, who is a professional c...

May 5, 2021: Gateway Slope Notes

Gateway Slope Notes

Gateway Slope Notes #8:  Clearing and Grubbing 

Besides setting up erosion control devices, one of the first activities on a construction site is called, “clearing and grubbing.” You can se...

April 28, 2021: Gateway Slope Notes

April 28, 2021: Gateway Slope Notes

The Gateway Slope Project is underway in Lansdowne!   It will create a beautiful and welcoming “Gateway” to our wonderful town.  “Gateway Slope Notes” are notes by Parks and Recreation Board Member Caro...

Lansdowne Avenue Crosswalk Work Begins

April 19, 2021: Miller Bros. contractors have started work at the Lansdowne Avenue Crossing project! In June of 2018 Lansdowne Borough was awarded $87,624 through a competitive grant application to the 2018 Community Development Block Grant funding cycle....

April 16, 2021: Gateway Slope Groundbreaking

Lansdowne Borough Infrastructure Improvements: Sewer Enhancements

Lansdowne Borough is committed to maintaining the high integrity of infrastructure for all of its residents. Through an inspection process, it has been determined that the sanitary sewer in several areas of the Borough are failing and need to be replaced....

Bicycle Facilities

Lansdowne Borough was awarded technical assistance from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s (“DVRPC”) Safe Routes to Transit Program. The program is a competitive technical assistance program periodically offer...

Reservoir Park Streambank Restoration Project

In the Fall of 2017 a letter was received from Governor Tom Wolf notifying the Borough that it was awarded $300,000 from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program to restore Reservoir Park. The budget for this project is approximately $400,000. In s...

Gateway Slope Project

In 2016 and 2017 Lansdowne Borough was awarded two grants to support the development of a pedestrian trail as an extension of the Hoffman Park trail. The new trail extension known as Gateway Slope will connect to the existing trail at the South East corne...

Lansdowne Avenue Crosswalk

In June of 2018 Lansdowne Borough was awarded $87,624 through a competitive grant application to the 2018 Community Development Block Grant funding cycle. The application was to install a more permanent and planned crosswalk across Lansdowne Avenue to con...

Lansdowne Borough Celebrates Arbor Day!

April 30, 2021

Lansdowne Borough "Painted Lansdowne Pink" this Arbor Day by planting native redbud trees throughout the borough. 

Lansdowne Borough celebrated Arbor Day with students from Lansdowne Friends School joining with Mary Lou Jen...

May 2021 Primary FAQ's

PA Primary Election Questions

1. When is the Pennsylvania Primary Election?  Tuesday, May 18, 2021
2. What is the last day to register?    Monday, May 3, 2021
3. Will the polling places be the same as in November?  Yes in ...