Holiday Lights Festival Cancelled - Tree Lighting Now Dec. 9th
Due to the anticipated rain forecasted tomorrow, December 3, we find it necessary to cancel tomorrow’s Holiday Lights Festival. Township staff is working on coordinating the details for the tree lighting ceremony, which will now take place on Friday night, December 9th.
Refunds will be issued to those who purchased carriage rides. We encourage our residents to check out Fischer’s Park to see the many decorations and lights displayed at night during the holiday season.
Still looking for something to do on Saturday? Santa will be at 2 locations in the Township:
- 10:00 am - 1 pm - Visit and take pictures with Santa at the Towamencin Fire House (1590 Bustard Road)
- 4 pm - 6 pm - Visit Santa at the Morgan Log House (850 Weikel Road) during their Candlelight Tours (tours taking place from 3:00-7:00PM). See below
Morgan Log House's Annual Candlelight Night - Saturday, December 3rd
This year we’re doing a new spin on an old favorite: tour the house and learn about how the celebration of Christmas changed for the people who lived in the house throughout its long history. Experience the smells of a winter’s day with the hearth in the kitchen, see a Victorian Christmas on the Bower farm in the 1880s, and experience a Christmas during the Great Depression at Spring Willow farm.
Admission is by donation: pay as you want!
You can also do some Christmas shopping in our gift shop, enjoy holiday music, and take chances on wreaths in our Wreath Festival, which opens on Candlelight Night!
New Township Manager Appointed
At the Board’s last meeting on November 22, David G. Kraynik was appointed as Towamencin Township’s next Township Manager, starting on Monday, December 5, 2022, after an exhaustive search and vetting process. Mr. Kraynik comes with 43 years of Municipal Government experience, 30 years serving in the role of Township Manager. He last served as the Manager of East Coventry Township, Chester County, and previously was the Manager of Upper Merion and Cheltenham Townships.
The Board welcomed Mr. Kraynik. Mr. Kraynik complimented the community, adding he looked forward to meeting and learning from Township staff, as well as, meeting Township residents in the near future. The Board also commended Interim Township Manager’s Dennis Carney spectacular job while serving as Interim Manager.
Proposed 2023 Budget Posted
This fall, the Board held four budget workshop sessions to prepare for the 2023 budget. The proposed budget is available online for public inspection and the Board will consider adoption at their December 28, 2022 meeting.
Proposed Budget
Budget Presentation
Highlights include:
- The real estate tax millage to increase by 1.1315 mills (4.558 to 5.6895)
- The increase to the General Fund will generate almost $900,000 in new funding which is needed to continue to fund our annual vehicle and major equipment replacement schedule ($500,000), $200,000 will go toward investing in the Township’s workforce by keeping competitive with the labor market changes, and $200,000 will go toward interfund borrowing for priority capital projects and maintenance needs in 2022.
- The Homestead & Farmstead Exemption value will remain 50,000
- The sewer rental fee will remain $450 annually.
