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Londonderry Township work session introduces draft budget, approves bills and hears community requests
Summary
At its Oct. 15 work session, the Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors introduced a draft budget (presentation labeled 2026 Draft Budget), approved mid‑October bills and open purchases, heard a meeting-space request from the Londonderry Lionettes and a request from the Lower Dauphin School District for a bus sign.
The Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors on Oct. 15 heard a presentation of the township’s draft budget, approved routine bills and discussed several community requests during a work-session meeting at the township building.
Township Manager David Blechertas presented a PowerPoint described in the minutes as the "2026 Draft Budget," covering the General Fund tax revenue and expenses, the Capital Projects Fund, Liquid Fuels Fund, Golf Course Fund, Escrow Fund, Debt Service Fund and insurance policies. The agenda item header reads "Introduction of the 2025 Budget," while the presentation is labeled as 2026; the board took no action on the budget at the work session.
Treasurer Brian Marchuck presented the treasurer’s report and the open purchase order report for mid‑October. Supervisor Anna Dale moved and Supervisor Scott Merchlinski seconded approval of the bills and open purchases as presented; the motion carried unanimously.
Manager Blechertas reported a request from Deb Weaver on behalf of the Londonderry Lionettes for use of the township board room for monthly meetings on the first Wednesday, September through May (1–3 p.m., excluding January). Blechertas said the Lionettes are not a formal 501(c)(3) organization, do not carry insurance and currently use the Londonderry Fire Department, which had previously not charged them but would accept donations. Solicitor Jim Diamond said there are legal complications with the request, and Supervisor Bart Shellenhamer reported the group will likely remain at the Fire House; the board took no action.
Under new business, Blechertas said the Lower Dauphin School District requested a bus sign on Route 441 at Red Hill Plaza. Because the anticipated traffic study exceeds $5,000, he has asked the school district to split the study cost and will inform the board when the district replies.
Public Safety Coordinator and Supervisor Bart Shellenhamer provided an outlook for emergency services provided by the Londonderry Fire Department and asked the board to consider those needs during upcoming budget reviews. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. on a motion by Shellenhamer, seconded by Dale.
