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Lower Pottsgrove adopts volunteer service tax credit for firefighters and EMS
Summary
The Lower Pottsgrove Board unanimously approved Ordinance 372 on April 7, 2025, establishing a volunteer service tax credit for local firefighters and emergency medical services personnel to aid recruitment and retention.
The Lower Pottsgrove Township Board of Commissioners voted unanimously April 7 to adopt Ordinance 372, which creates a volunteer service tax credit for local volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.
Commissioner Robert Mohollen led discussion of the ordinance, saying the Board modeled the program on Montgomery County’s version and calling it “a small token of appreciation for what the volunteers do every day.” Fire Chief Eric Linsenbigler of the Sanatoga Fire Company thanked the Commissioners and said the measure will be “very beneficial for recruitment as well as retention.” Resident Tony Doyle also expressed support during public comment.
The ordinance’s supporters told the Board the credit is intended as a modest, local incentive to recognize volunteer commitment and to help stabilize staffing for volunteer fire and EMS companies. Solicitor Jamie Ottaviano prepared the ordinance language; the transcript does not specify the ordinance’s effective date.
Commissioner Mohollen moved to adopt Ordinance 372; Commissioner Earl E. Swavely seconded the motion. The vote was 5‑0 in favor.
Next steps discussed at the meeting included final administrative steps to implement the credit; the meeting record did not specify an implementation timetable or estimated fiscal impact. The Board did not request further public hearings at the April 7 session.
