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May 22, 2023: Letter from Council President Hover

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors,

Happy May! On behalf of Lansdowne Borough Council, I want to thank the community for the continual gardening and property maintenance - with beautiful flowers and the blooming trees in our community.

Thank you:

Elections Boards

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Lansdowne Borough hosted Bike to Work Event

Lansdowne Borough hosted a great event on May 19th with SEPTA and the Delaware County Transportation Management Association. The event showcased the Lansdowne Bike Lanes and members of the Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition, Bike Delco, and the Delaware Count...

April 24, 2023: A Message from Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors,

Happy April! This year, Lansdowne Borough is as beautiful as the community ever has been with beautiful flowers and the blooming trees in our community. Please enjoy the photos of flowers and trees submitted by the many residents ...

Lansdowne goes to Harrisburg to Receive Award!

Lansdowne Borough Council Chosen to Receive a Governor's Award

Mayor Magda Byrne and Lansdowne Borough Council are delighted to announce that the PA Department of Community and Economic Development has invited Council President Benjamin Hover to receive the 2023 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence on beh...

Reminder - Facilities Planning Public Meeting - March 29

March 20, 2023: A Message from Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors,

Happy March! As we enjoy the first buds of spring flowers with the crocuses, daffodils, and tulips in bloom, we can look forward to many exciting events and progress in Lansdowne.

Community Events/ Recognition:

First of all, I want ...

February 21, 2023: A Message from Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors,

Lansdowne Borough Council is excited to report on the continued progress in making improvements in the community, providing excellent services, and hosting community events to continue to build the community. 

Community Ev...

January 20, 2023: A Message from Council President Benjamin Hover

Dear Lansdowne Neighbors,

As we end the month of January and move into the end of the Winter, I want to thank all the residents of Lansdowne for the festive end of the year with the beautiful lights and the beginnings of a great New Year. 

Beginnin...

December 21, 2022: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear friends, neighbors, and fellow residents of Lansdowne,

The year 2022 proved to be a year of pivotal transformation for Lansdowne and 2023 promises continual growth for the Borough of Lansdowne and progressive growth for the years to come. The vision o...

November 21, 2022: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

On behalf of Council, I wish all of the residents in Lansdowne Borough a Happy Thanksgiving! And, we wish a joyous holiday season this December as so many of our residents join together with families, friends, and neig...

October 24, 2022: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Happy fall! 

Council continues to remain busy this autumn working for the goals of building the Lansdowne Community. 

This November and December, we will continue to work on a budget for next ...

September 23, 2022: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Happy fall!

The nice cool evenings of fall have ushered in a number of great events in Lansdowne with more wonderful community celebrations to come. 

Economic Development:

Lansdowne ...

POW/ MIA day on September 16, 2022

Mayor Magda Byrne and Council President Benjamin Hover joined Legion Post 65 and Commander Michael Bair to honor and remember POW/ MIA day with a ceremony on Borough Greene on POW/ MIA day on September 16, 2022. We honor and remember those who never came ...

Opening of the Lansdowne Bike Lanes

Ukrainian Independence Day Flag Raising Pictures

On Wednesday August 24th, Lansdowne Borough Mayor Magda Byrne and Council President were joined by American Legion Commander Michael Bair and several members of the Lansdowne community to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people by raising the Ukrainian ...

August 22, 2022: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

As we move into the last days of August and into the cooler autumnal season, on behalf of Lansdowne Borough Council I wish all families returning to the school year a joyous and happy fall. The fall continues to herald...

Lansdowne Borough Budget Information

Budget/ Finance:

Over the next three months, Lansdowne Borough Council will be discussing the Budget for 2023. To be open and transparent in the process, Council will not only have the discussions in council, but also an informational meeting for the Borou...

Flag Raising for Ukraine Independence Day

On August 24th, Lansdowne Borough will mark our solidarity with the Ukrainian People by hosting a Flag Raising of the Ukrainian Flag at 6:00 P. M. to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day.

Hays Park Solar Tables

Recreation Committee Carol Martsolf were joined by Parks and Recreation Board member Jessica Pointer and Borough Manager Craig Totaro to check out the new Solar Tables installed in Hays Park. The tables were purchased with a Community Development Block Gr...

July 21, 2022: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

As we move into the heat of Summer and the dog days of August, I, on behalf of Council, urge all members of the community to stay cool and find opportunities to check in on neighbors to be sure that all are well. If an...

Borough Council and Mayor's Response to Ruling on the Clean Air Act

On June 30, 2022, the United States Supreme Court undid decades of precedent and limited the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to set standards on climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions for existing power plants. Read Council's Response...

Liberia Day Flag Raising - Sunday, July 24

Lansdowne Borough will be celebrating a Flag Raising for Liberia Day with members of the Liberian community on Sunday (July 24) beginning at 11 on Borough Greene.

Lansdowne Celebrates July 4th!

Mayor Magda Byrne and Lansdowne Borough Council would like to thank the many community groups and volunteers for making Lansdowne Borough's 4th of July Parade and Ceremony a success. Special thanks to Councilmember Kellie Bowker and the 4th of Ju...

Statement concerning the Supreme Court Decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson Health

Lansdowne Borough Council has issued a statement concerning the Supreme Court Decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson Health. Read the statement here.

Lansdowne Borough Celebrates Juneteenth

Read on...

June 17, 2022: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Summer is upon us and on behalf of Council I wish everyone a happy and beautiful summer. The spring has been productive and this summer, Lansdowne Borough will continue to build on the successes of the spring.

Over the past month...

Flag Day - Flag Raising Ceremony

Thank you to the Daughters of the American Revolution for hosting a beautiful Flag Day Ceremony. 

Each year the Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a Ceremony where the BSA Pack 63 and GSA Unit 520 demonstrated the proper folding of the fla...

May 24, 2022: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Neighbors,

As we enter the summer months, please join me in reflecting and recognizing the good news of the Spring and the coming building and planning that will be coming through the end of the year. This year, numerous projects in Lansdowne...

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

Dear Lansdowne neighbors,

April Showers have brought us spring flowers. Along with the flowers blossoms and bird songs, Lansdowne Borough has many reasons to celebrate.

First, I would like to thank Mayor Byrne, Vice President Naji-Taylor and fellow Councilm...

Dedication Ceremony for the Gateway Slope Project

On April 8th 2022, Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Magda Byrne celebrated the opening of the Gateway Slope walkway with a dedication ceremony to Norman "Marty" Council. Several elected officials spoke about the collective vision from the fed...

Autism Awareness Day Flag Raising

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Autism Awareness Day flag raising ceremony on Saturday, April 2nd!

Earth Day at Interboro Park

Join Lansdowne neighbors and friends for Earth Day on April 23rd from 11am to 3pm at Interboro Park.

Rain Date is April 30th

Lansdowne Borough and several of Lansdowne Boards including the Environmental Advisory Council, Parks and Recreation Board, and Shad...

March 18, 2022: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

To all of our Lansdowne Friends and Neighbors, Happy Spring!

As we move into Spring and the flowers begin to blossom and the birds begin to sing, Lansdowne Borough has many reasons to celebrate. 

Over two years ago, the Mayor and Council were delib...

Resolution Supporting Ukraine and its People

Lansdowne Borough Council unanimously voted to support the Ukrainian people in resisting the aggression and invasion by Russia. A resolution was passed at the Borough Council Meeting on March 2nd. 

Resolution Supporting World Autism Day

In recognition of the growing needs of the worldwide autistic community and to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorders and the need to provide services to individuals and families who are affected, the United Nations first designated April 2nd as ...

Resolution for Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month. 

Lansdowne Borough Council passed a resolution honoring the contributions of women throughout history and asking Lansdowne residents to share their stories about women who have helped shape history in Lansdowne, the...

February 17, 2022: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Lansdowne Friends and Neighbors,

Happy February! I hope you all celebrated a joyous Valentine’s Day and had the opportunity to support our local businesses in your celebrations.

As we emerge from the cold winter and move into the first flowers in March...

Hometown Heroes Banner Thank You

The Lansdowne American Legion Post 65 would like to thank the sponsors who made donations for the WWI Lansdowne Veteran Recognition (LVR) banners that were displayed on the various street poles throughout Lansdowne.  It would have not been possib...

Borough Council Adopts Black History Month Resolution for 2022

Lansdowne Borough Council recently adopted a resolution honoring February as Black History Month and recognizing the theme of "Black Wellness and Health" for 2022. Residents are encouraged to observe this month with programs, celebrations, cerem...

January 20, 2022: Letter from Council President, Benjamin Hover

Dear Lansdowne residents, 

Happy New Year! As we celebrate the new Year and move through Winter into the Spring, this year Lansdowne Borough will continue the growth and renaissance of Lansdowne with projects coming to fruition, businesses opening...

Originally Published 1/7/2021: 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...

New Council Members and Mayor are Sworn In Monday, January 3rd, 2022

At the January 3, 2022, Lansdowne Reorganization Meeting new council members Kellie Bowker, Robert Curry, Carol Martsolf and Jayne Young were sworn in as well as Magda Byrne as Mayor and Bill Smith as Tax Collector. 

Borough Council also voted una...

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

Dear Lansdowne neighbors,

As we end the year, I want to take a moment, on behalf of Lansdowne Borough Council, to thank the many people in the Lansdowne community for the hard work throughout the year. I am grateful to be in a community where the many peop...

Lansdowne Council Members and Personnel Honored at Borough Council Meeting

At the last council of the year, Lansdowne Borough Council recognized the Councilmember Michael Schleigh, Councilmember Janet English, Councilmember Wardell Holt, and Vice President Magda Byrne for their years on Council. Lansdowne Borough Council also re...

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

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.

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.

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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...

Borough Council Summer Meeting Schedule

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...