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Residents press board on blight enforcement, candidate selection and library planning

Abington Township Board of Commissioners · April 16, 2026
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Summary

Multiple residents told the board it is not adequately addressing blighted properties, urged greater enforcement, criticized how a commissioner appointment was handled, and questioned a proposed library study and grant; a resident also urged training for police on enforcing protective orders.

During two public‑comment periods on April 16, several residents raised neighborhood blight and process-transparency concerns.

Adele Cubell opened public comment on the agenda by alleging widespread slum conditions she attributed to outside developers and urging stronger action on boarded windows, rotting roofs and vehicles left on township streets. Later, a…

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