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. 

Hazards of "FOG"

DID YOU KNOW that FOG is a terrible problem for your home pipes and for sewer systems? FOG stands for “Fats, Oils, and Grease.” Fats that go down drains firm up when they get into the colder pipes in your basement and then underground.

DID YOU KNOW that FOG is a terrible problem for your home pipes and for sewer systems?  FOG stands for “Fats, Oils, and Grease.” Fats that go down drains firm up when they get into the colder pipes in your basement and then un...

You can SAVE MONEY while also making our air healthier for your family!

Try these actions recommended by the Lansdowne Borough EAC.

Try these actions:-- Keep your home no higher than 67° in winter. At home wear warmer clothes and add blankets to your beds.  Your ancestors managed that; you can too—really!  You’ll save on your home-heating ...

The EAC Welcomes New Volunteers

It is very exciting to have new energy and creativity in our efforts. We welcome more volunteers for our various teams.

Thanks to everyone who spoke with us at the Farmer’s Markets. Our table was super busy with residents concerned about recycling properly and reducing waste in their lives. In addition, we offered great information on getting solar power for your...

Energy Efficiency Saves Money -- and PA Small Business Program Can Provide Grant Money as Well

Small businesses and farmers who want to improve their operations through energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and natural resource protection can apply now for up to $5,000 in state grant funding.

Small businesses and farmers who want to improve their operations through energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and natural resource protection can apply now for up to $5,000 in state grant funding.

Applications are now open for the Pennsylvania Departm...

Big Day Coming up for Climate and the Environment

October 6 is National Energy Efficiency Day! The cleanest, cheapest energy is the energy you never use in the first place.

October 6 is National Energy Efficiency Day!  

Coming right between Labor Day and Halloween, you may have overlooked this important occasion (which has been observed for the past 15 years).  But -- think again.  The cleanest, che...

Lansdowne’s Streets: Just For Cars, or Can They Be for Everyone?

The Complete Streets philosophy underpins the goals of Council to make Lansdowne a more walkable town and a town that is for bicyclists.

Lansdowne is one of the nicer places for walking and bicycling.  We offer a “Tree City” landscape; our neighborhoods feature hundreds of attractive houses and gardens; and a walker or bicyclist going any distance is likely to encounter an interes...

Outwitting the Lansdowne Mosquito

Spraying yards, parks and neighborhoods with pesticides is not the answer. Here are some environmentally friendly alternatives to consider.

Some years, they appear by the tens of thousands, attacking us in our gardens, porches and decks. Tiring of spraying every inch of our skin with repellants, we give up and retire indoors until October.

Maybe it’s time to stop conceding summer to the mosqui...

Survey Shows: People in Lansdowne Care About the Environment

There is a popular bumper sticker that says, “Think globally, act locally,” and this is the bottom line from the “Lansdowne Environmental Priorities Survey” conducted by the Environmental Advisory Council.

Think globally: A large majority of survey responders put Addressing Climate Change at the top of the list of important environmental issues. Large majorities also view Conserving Energy, Improved Recycling, Air Polluti...

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.

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

Dear Neighbors, 

As we move into the winter months, holiday season and New Year, Council wishes goodwill and prosperity to all in Lansdowne in the coming year.

We continue working to finalize the budget for next year and plan to retain the excellen...

October 22, 2021: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors, 

Welcome to the brisk days and beautiful leaves in the Borough of Lansdowne! This autumn, Lansdowne Borough Council will be busy working to complete our current projects and continue to develop our upcoming projects in Lansdowne. B...

Lansdowne Borough Council Passes Resolution in Support of the PRO Act

Lansdowne Borough recently passed a resolution in support of the PRO Act - US House of Representatives House Resolution 842 - that protects the Right to Organize (PRO) and removes many of the barriers to organizting for workers. The Borough of Lansdowne s...

September 16, 2021: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors, 

As the waning days of summer blend into the cool days of autumn, Lansdowne Borough Council wishes an easy beginning of the school year to all of the residents and hopes that as the flowers bloom and leaves change that yo...

Nhaomi Lartey, Lansdowne Borough Junior Council Person, Featured in PA Borough News Magazine

Congratulations to Nhaomi Lartey, Lansdowne Borough Junior Council Person, who was featured in the September issue of the Pennsylvania Borough News Magazine. The Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) published a profile of Lansdowne's Junior C...

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

Dear Lansdowne neighbors,

As we wind down the summer months, let the beautiful sunshine, hazy mornings and the many beautiful flowers remind us about the joy of our neighborhoods in Lansdowne.

First of all, I want to thank all of the Lan...

Borough Council Summer Meeting Schedule

Lansdowne Borough Celebrates Liberian Independence Day

Benjamin Hover, Lansdowne Borough Council President, and Mayor Tony Campuzano led the ceremony for Liberian Independence Day in Lansdowne.

Lansdowne Borough residents and distinguished guests participated in a ceremony to celebrate Liberian Independence Da...

July 22, 2021: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Juneteenth Flag Raising Pictures and Videos

On Juneteenth (June 19, 2021), Lansdowne Borough celebrated by holding a Flag Raising on Borough Greene with special guest Dr. Monica Taylor from Delaware County Council. In our resolution to celebrate Juneteenth, we called on Congress and the Senate to r...

June 17, 2021: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors in Lansdowne,

Happy June and summer to you! As we celebrate this beautiful June and move into the summer months, we see many of the regular events returning to normal in Lansdowne! This summer we will be holding events,...

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...

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...

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...

Food Drive Thank You

Thank you to the BSA Pack 63, Girl Scouts 59 and 139, volunteers from the YMCIA and the members of the Interfaith Food Cupboard and all of the great folks in Lansdowne for generously serve others in their community

Read on...

Bike Coalition Event

Representatives of Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition led more than a dozen bicyclists on a 20 mile tour covering a loop of Eastern Delaware County Bicycle Facilities. As part of the tour, the group stopped in Lansdowne on November 20th to learn about...

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

Dear Neighbors, 

As we move into the winter months, holiday season and New Year, Council wishes goodwill and prosperity to all in Lansdowne in the coming year.

We continue working to finalize the budget for next year and plan to retain the excellen...

Veterans Recognition Event

Eastern Delco Bikeway Study

Please take a few minutes to participate in a brief survey focused on prioritizing a bicycle network in Eastern Delaware County. Your feedback will help us identify safer bicycle connections to encourage people of all ages and abilities to hope on a bike!...

October 22, 2021: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors, 

Welcome to the brisk days and beautiful leaves in the Borough of Lansdowne! This autumn, Lansdowne Borough Council will be busy working to complete our current projects and continue to develop our upcoming projects in Lansdowne. B...

Lansdowne Borough Council Passes Resolution in Support of the PRO Act

Lansdowne Borough recently passed a resolution in support of the PRO Act - US House of Representatives House Resolution 842 - that protects the Right to Organize (PRO) and removes many of the barriers to organizing for workers. The Borough of Lansdowne su...

Community Safety Day

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SEPTA Reimagining Regional Rail

SEPTA  announced plans to develop a vision for Regional Rail though a year long analysis and public feedback process.  Public input is being gathered online as SEPTA reimagines their rail system based on changing travel needs.

To particip...

Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey – open til November 19th

Delaware County Commerce is again partnering with the Federal Reserve to collect information for their Small Business Credit Survey. Information submitted is confidential and helps to form policies that increase available, affordable working capital resou...

Lansdowne Library "Big Book Sale"

Lansdowne Borough Hall goes purple in support of National Recovery Day

September 30th was National Recovery Day in connection with September being National Recovery Month. Lansdowne Borough's Borough Hall lights were switched to purple to show our support for individuals and their families who are going through reco...

Delco Arts Week in Lansdowne!

Lansdowne Safety Day

Check out all that's happening at the Lansdowne Community/Safety Day on October 2nd from noon to 3pm. Join us for fire and crime prevention tips, music, fun and games for all! Brought to you by the Lansdowne Police Department, Lansdowne Fire Comp...

September 16, 2021 Letter from Mayor Tony Campuzano

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors,

What an up and down year it has been.  First it seems that we finally have gotten through the pandemic then the delta variant comes up.  Unfortunately we just have to be patient and vigilant by wearing a mask, li...

September 16, 2021: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors, 

As the waning days of summer blend into the cool days of autumn, Lansdowne Borough Council wishes an easy beginning of the school year to all of the residents and hopes that as the flowers bloom and leaves change that yo...

Help Tree Line Our Streets This Fall : Get a tree for your Lansdowne Property!

Easy to plant, quick to grow. Available to Borough residents. For more information please contact Mary Lou Jennings, Lansdowne Shade Tree Commission at 610-622-0162.or use our online form

Nhaomi Lartey, Lansdowne Borough Junior Council Person, Featured in PA Borough News Magazine

Congratulations to Nhaomi Lartey, Lansdowne Borough Junior Council Person, who was featured in the September issue of the Pennsylvania Borough News Magazine. The Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) published a profile of Lansdowne's...

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

Dear Lansdowne neighbors,

As we wind down the summer months, let the beautiful sunshine, hazy mornings and the many beautiful flowers remind us about the joy of our neighborhoods in Lansdowne.

First of all, I want to thank all of the Lan...

Gun Safety

The Borough has recently experienced a few incidents involving firearms. While some are deliberate and others are accidental, all incidents involving firearms are concerning.  I would like to share some information and safety tips to help avoid s...

Borough Council Summer Meeting Schedule

Lansdowne Avenue Restricted in the coming weeks for Nighttime Resurfacing Operations

Nighttime lane closures are scheduled in the coming weeks for Lansdowne in Delaware County from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, for milling and resurfacing, as part of a project to repair and resurface Lansdowne Avenue between Garrett Road and Cobbs Creek Parkway. Th...

Lansdowne Borough Celebrates Liberian Independence Day

Benjamin Hover, Lansdowne Borough Council President, and Mayor Tony Campuzano led the ceremony for Liberian Independence Day in Lansdowne.

Lansdowne Borough residents and distinguished guests participated in a ceremony to celebrate Liberian Independence Da...

Jake Lyons Sworn in as Lansdowne Police Officer

Congratulations to Jake Lyons who was recently sworn in as a Lansdowne Borough Police Officer! 

Pictured below: Sgt. James McCaughan, Officer Mike Kester, Mayor Tony Campuzano, new Officer Jake Lyons, Chief of Police, Kenneth Rutherford, and Offic...

New Code Enforcement Officer, Dan Miller, Sworn In

Mayor Campuzano swore in the new code enforcement officer Dan Miller last week.  We welcome Dan to the Borough. He will be a great asset to the borough staff.

Mayor Tony Campuzano Presents Proclamation to Founder of Pettaway Pursuit Foundation

Mayor Tony Campuzano presented a proclamation to Theresa Pettaway, founder of Pettaway Pursuit Foundation, here in Lansdowne at 11 Owen Ave. They celebrated their 20th Anniversary of helping women, children and families in the surrounding areas.

July 22, 2021: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

July 4th Parade Thank You

Thank you to everyone who participated in the July fourth parade. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the 4th of July Parade a memorable event! See pictures below.

Read on...

July 20, 2021 Letter From Mayor Tony Campuzano

Dear Neighbors,

I hope residents had a chance to enjoy the 4th of July parade on Saturday July 3rd.  Even though it was not as big, it still was great to have that tradition back.  I want to thank Mary Kay Bowden of the Union AA, Vice Pre...

4th of July Parade

The 4th of July Parade will be held this year on July 3rd starting at 9:00 am. (Rain Date is July 5th).
There will be NO FIREWORKS this year.

Juneteenth Flag Raising Pictures and Videos

On Juneteenth (June 19, 2021), Lansdowne Borough celebrated by holding a Flag Raising on Borough Greene with special guest Dr. Monica Taylor from Delaware County Council. In our resolution to celebrate Juneteenth, we called on Congress and the Senate to r...

June 17, 2021: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors in Lansdowne,

Happy June and summer to you! As we celebrate this beautiful June and move into the summer months, we see many of the regular events returning to normal in Lansdowne! This summer we will be holding events,...

Lansdowne eRecycling and Shredding Event - JUNE 19

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the Electronic Recycling and Shredding Event on June 19th! 

The event was held on:

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

Please...

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 offered to municipalities in Greate...

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 ...

Halloween Event Thank You

Thank you to everyone who came out the the Lansdowne Borough Halloween event! We had a great time seeing everyone in their festive costumes and a big thank you to all who volunteered and worked the event. See below for pictures.

September 16, 2021 Letter from Mayor Tony Campuzano

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors,

What an up and down year it has been.  First it seems that we finally have gotten through the pandemic then the delta variant comes up.  Unfortunately we just have to be patient and vigilant by wearing a mask, li...

Lansdowne Borough Halloween Party

Lansdowne Borough Kids Halloween Party

Saturday October 30th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Landing rain or shine in connection with the Farmers Market.

• This event is for all children ages 1 to 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Trick or treat bag...

Jake Lyons Sworn in as Lansdowne Police Officer

Congratulations to Jake Lyons who was recently sworn in as a Lansdowne Borough Police Officer! 

Pictured below: Sgt. James McCaughan, Officer Mike Kester, Mayor Tony Campuzano, new Officer Jake Lyons, Chief of Police, Kenneth Rutherford, and Offic...

New Code Enforcement Officer, Dan Miller, Sworn In

Mayor Campuzano swore in the new code enforcement officer Dan Miller last week.  We welcome Dan to the Borough. He will be a great asset to the borough staff.

Mayor Tony Campuzano Presents Proclamation to Founder of Pettaway Pursuit Foundation

Mayor Tony Campuzano presented a proclamation to Theresa Pettaway, founder of Pettaway Pursuit Foundation, here in Lansdowne at 11 Owen Ave. They celebrated their 20th Anniversary of helping women, children and families in the surrounding areas.

July 20, 2021 Letter From Mayor Tony Campuzano

Dear Neighbors,

I hope residents had a chance to enjoy the 4th of July parade on Saturday July 3rd.  Even though it was not as big, it still was great to have that tradition back.  I want to thank Mary Kay Bowden of the Union AA, Vice Pre...

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...

You can SAVE MONEY while also making our air healthier for your family!

Try these actions:-- Keep your home no higher than 67° in winter. At home wear warmer clothes and add blankets to your beds.  Your ancestors managed that; you can too—really!  You’ll save on your home-heating bills AND create less air po...

Hazards of "FOG"

DID YOU KNOW that FOG is a terrible problem for your home pipes and for sewer systems?  FOG stands for “Fats, Oils, and Grease.” Fats that go down drains firm up when they get into the colder pipes in your basement and then underground.  ...

Lansdowne Theater’s Phantom Popcorn

Have you been to the Lansdowne Theater? It has quite the history and with its history comes a little bit of haunting. The Stanley Warner Company and Herbert Effinger commissioned renowned and prolific theater architect William H. Lee to design the 1358-se...

Lansdowne Borough Halloween Party

Lansdowne Borough Kids Halloween Party

Saturday October 30th 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Landing rain or shine in connection with the Farmers Market.

• This event is for all children ages 1 to 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Trick or treat bag...

Herd of Goats Help Solve Erosion Issue in Marlyn Park

Goats will graze in Marlyn Park to eat invasive vegetation, including vines as an alternative to using chemical herbicides.  Some of the invasive vines include multiflora rose, poison ivy, green briar, bittersweet, English ivy and grapevine. &...

New Code Enforcement Officer, Dan Miller, Sworn In

Mayor Campuzano swore in the new code enforcement officer Dan Miller last week.  We welcome Dan to the Borough. He will be a great asset to the borough staff.

Survey Shows: People in Lansdowne Care About the Environment

There is a popular bumper sticker that says, “Think globally, act locally,” and this is the bottom line from the “Lansdowne Environmental Priorities Survey” conducted by the Environmental Advisory Council.

Think globally: A large majority of surve...

June 17, 2021: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors in Lansdowne,

Happy June and summer to you! As we celebrate this beautiful June and move into the summer months, we see many of the regular events returning to normal in Lansdowne! This summer we will be holding events,...

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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Police K-9 Unit Demonstration

On Tuesday 10/26/21, Officer Miller and K9 Bogi went to St. Cyril-Philomena School and provided the students with an informational demonstration.  Officer Miller and Bogi were a big success.

Nice work Officer Miller and Bogi!!!

Gun Safety

The Borough has recently experienced a few incidents involving firearms. While some are deliberate and others are accidental, all incidents involving firearms are concerning.  I would like to share some information and safety tips to help avoid s...

Meet Lansdowne's Newest Police Officer: Jake Lyons

A new addition to the Lansdowne Police Department, Officer Jake Lyons is no stranger to the Police Force. With Police Officers in the family and working at the Darby Borough Police Department right out of the academy, Officer Lyons is excited to see where...

Jake Lyons Sworn in as Lansdowne Police Officer

Congratulations to Jake Lyons who was recently sworn in as a Lansdowne Borough Police Officer! 

Pictured below: Sgt. James McCaughan, Officer Mike Kester, Mayor Tony Campuzano, new Officer Jake Lyons, Chief of Police, Kenneth Rutherford, and Offic...

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 ...

November 18, 2021: Gateway Slope Notes

Gateway Slope Notes #57 - More Retaining Walls: Work on the retaining walls continues.  There has been a lot of progress!  It’s neat how the Redi-rock modular pieces are removed from the truck and are put on site!  You...

November 12, 2021: Gateway Slope Notes

Gateway Slope Notes #56 - Retaining Wall at Eldon Road: A lot of progress has taken place with the retaining wall near Eldon Road.  The wall needs to be built to a higher elevation, and there will be a 4’ tall picket fence on top of it, 1x4 white...

October 29, 2021: Gateway Slope Notes

Gateway Slope Notes #55 - Tie-in to Existing Sidewalk:  Great progress!  You can see the construction to the tie-in with the existing sidewalk near Eldon Road.  The path is taking shape; no paving yet but the grading of the soil...

Eastern Delco Bikeway Study

Please take a few minutes to participate in a brief survey focused on prioritizing a bicycle network in Eastern Delaware County. Your feedback will help us identify safer bicycle connections to encourage people of all ages and abilities to hope on a bike!...

October 7: Gateway Slope Notes

Gateway Slope Notes # 51 - Stairs Nearing Completion! :  The stairs appear to be near completion, with a lot of earthwork in progress around the stairs.  You can see the compost filter sock along that edge is in place in preparation for ...

August 19th Gateway Slope Notes

Progress is starting up nowGateway Slope Notes #43 - The Redi-Rock retaining wall pieces have arrived!! :  The retaining wall has arrived on site and the contractor is starting the deep excavation for where the Redi-Rock retaining wall is going t...

McKinley Tot Lot Update

As you may be aware the Borough has been planning and fundraising for redevelopment of the surface lot on the northeast corner of Mckinley and Wycombe Avenues unofficially titled the "Mckinley Tot Lot". The plan is to transform this municipal lo...

July 19: Gateway Slope Notes

Gateway Slope Notes #38 – “Inlet Replacement”

The drainage/stormwater inlet at the Baltimore Ave/Scottdale Rd intersection was replaced!  It was much needed.  The existing inlet was showing a lot of signs of deterioration.  You c...

July 9: Gateway Slope Notes

Gateway Slope Notes #35 – “Checking the Erosion Control”

Happy July 4th!!  Hope you all are enjoying the holiday! With it being a holiday……There hasn’t been much to report.  So….. with all the rain we recently had, I thought it would be a...

July 1, 2021 Gateway Slope Notes

Gateway Slope Notes #28 - “The Bobcat Excavator is Here!”  

It was so exciting to see the Bobcat E50 Excavator on the project site!  This is such an impressive piece of equipment in that it can excavate so mu...

June 17: 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...

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...

Help Tree Line Our Streets This Fall : Get a tree for your Lansdowne Property!

Easy to plant, quick to grow. Available to Borough residents. For more information please contact Mary Lou Jennings, Lansdowne Shade Tree Commission at 610-622-0162.or use our online form

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 ...