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THE MERION PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION
The Merion Park Civic Association (MPCA) is a non-profit organization
representing approximately 380 homeowners and families residing in the Merion
Park section of Lower Merion Township. The association acts as a liaison between
Lower Merion Township, local police and fire departments, other Lower Merion
Township Civic Associations and the homeowners in matters that may affect the
neighborhood.
The association also plans and facilitates various community activities such as picnics, concerts and other events that may be of interest to its members. The association strives to enhance the quality of our neighborhood. Sixty percent of the homeowners contribute yearly dues and are considered active members.
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NEW CELL PHONE
ANTENNAS TO BE INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE TOWNSHIP
The Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners has approved
a request from NextG Networks to install 45 new wireless antennas at locations
throughout the Township. The primary areas include Bala Cynwyd, Gladwyne, Penn
Valley, Wynnewood and Villanova.
Almost all of the antennas will be mounted to the top of existing utility poles.
Some utility poles must be increased in height by 4' to 6' to improve the level
of cell phone service. This installation will also include a small equipment
box mounted lower on the utility pole. The location and color of the box must
be approved by Lower Merion Township.
You can see a map showing the location of the new antennas and a list of addresses
can be found by clicking Map
This list of addresses may not be the exact address of the property but gives
you an idea of the general antenna locations.
All antenna sites are just inside the curb lines and are located within the
public right of way.
This system has the capability to serve two different cell phone providers.
At this time, NextG has contracted with one cell phone service provider and
a second provider may be added if it can be demonstrated that this system will
improve cell service in Lower Merion Township. The identity of the cell phone
service company NextG has contacted is currently confidential information.
NextG will deliver a notice to all 45 property owners where these antennas will
be located at least two days prior to performing any work at these sites. The
installation does not require the approval of the property owner because all
work will be performed within the public right of way.
Any problems associated with the installation of the antennas or the equipment
boxes should be directed to:
Bob Duncan RDuncan@lowermerion.org
Maureen Kelley mkelley@lowermerion.org
Pictures Fun Run 2006
Pictures Fun Run 2007
Picnic
See photos of the 2006 Picnic by clicking .Picnic
Pictures
Anybody who has any digital pictures of the picnic or of local interest can
email them to webmaster MPCA
Revere Road Dogleg - Outreach Program
In June we delivered letters to our neighbors who live along
Revere Road past the General Wayne Park who don't live within the boundaries
of the Merion Park Civic Association. In the letters we asked if they wished
be included in our email list in order to receive our email newsletter. The
response was encouraging and we are now expanding our email list to include
anyone who may be interested in receiving email notices of local events.
Friends of Merion Park Civic Association
We have recently created an additional yearly membership for people who don't
actually reside within our boundaries; that of "Friend of the Merion Park
Civic Association". In addition to receiving our email newsletter, anyone
who contributes $10.00 to the association can also be listed in our telephone
directory. This non-voting membership is open to anyone who does not reside
within the boundaries of the Merion Park Civic Association.
Upcoming Meetings
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Academy
House adjacent to Bala Cynwyd Middle School, 506 Bryn Mawr Ave.All neighbors
are invited to attend. We are on hiatus during the months of July and August.
We return in September.
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You can easily receive Lower Merion township news releases as
they are issued. Click on www.lowermerion.org
and on the home page under "Quicklinks" select "Sign-up for E-Notification!."
Directors Needed
The Civic Association has opening for five directors. If you
are interested in participating in your neighborhood -- zoning issues, traffic
safety concerns, planning social events -- please call one of the officers for
more information.
We are always looking for volunteers to help us plan and produce the Spring Picnic and to work with us to bring new and exciting events to the neighborhood.
Lawn Signs
We would like to thank all those residents who participated in our 2002-2003
address lawn sign campaign. We had well over 100 signs ordered and as you look
around the neighborhood you should see the new signs. These new signs have our
Civic Association Logo and the actual street name. The reflective signs add
safety by allowing emergency personnel and visitors to quickly find addresses,
even at night.
We would also like to thank Kunda Sign Company, Inc. of King of Prussia who worked hard to help us design and produce the signs.
The association has not yet decided on when our next coordinated sign campaign will be. The first campaign was in 1990, so it might be awhile until the next one.
Kunda Sign said they would accept individual orders from our members. They may be reached at 610-265-2442. They have copies of our signs on record, so please tell them you wish to purchase a Merion Park Civic Association lawn address sign when you call. Be sure to tell them this is an individual order. They will build a sign and charge you directly. The last time we checked the charge for an individual sign was in the $50 range.
Merion Park Civic Association has no control over Kunda Sign pricing or production and receives no compensation for orders.
Welcoming New Neighbors
If there are new neighbors on your street, please call Diane Actman
who chairs our welcome committee. New arrivals to our neighborhood receive a
small welcoming gift that might include a clock-pencil holder, cookies or candies,
merchant discounts and a copy of our telephone directory.
Receive our Email Newsletter
We sometimes use email to notify our neighbors of last minute
changes to scheduled activities and to notify residents of local events. To
receive our email newsletter you may email your info to our webmaster at webmaster@merionpark.com
Include Name, Address, Phone (optional) and Email address.
WE RESPECT YOUR RIGHT TO PRIVACY.
THIS INFORMATION IS FOR MPCA USE ONLY AND WILL NOT BE DISTRIBUTED OR SOLD. YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS FOR OUR INTERNAL USE ONLY AND WILL NOT APPEAR IN THE MERION PARK TELEPHONE DIRECTORY.
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