Friday, November 9, 2012
Abington cracks down on rogue portable storage units.
Do you know someone with a POD, Dumpster or other portable storage unit on his or her property? That person’s going to need a permit. The Abington Board of Commissioners last night unanimously approved a motion requiring permits for the placement of portable storage units in the township. According to the ordinance, anyone looking to place one of these units on his or her property must apply for a permit from the code enforcement department. The permit lasts for 30 days. Though there is no fee for the initial permit, it will cost $25 to extend the permit for 30 days, with a maximum of 90 days. Abington Director of Planning and Code Enforcement Larry Matteo said the ordinance is safety issue. Matteo said there was an instance of a …
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
After a long hearing, the board passed the ordinance 10-5
Late last night, the Abington Township Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, sexual identity or sexual expression. It also establishes a human relations commission. The ordinance passed 10-5. Commissioners Richard Gaglianese, Dennis Zappone, John O'Connor, Carol Gillespie and Peggy Myers cast "no" votes. Many in the audience burst into applause following the vote. See the video of the roll-call vote. Dozens of residents spoke on the matter during the public hearing, which lasted about 2-and-a half hours. Board President Carol DiJoseph had residents who supported the ordinance, and residents who did not support the ordinance, alternate their comments. Prior to …
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Previous draft defeated in January 2011; resident presents alternative anti-discrimination ordinance
After more than a year of discussion, it appears that Abington will look to Jenkintown for guidance in crafting an anti-discrimination ordinance. Such an ordinance would provide discrimination protection to a broader range of classes, notably the gay, lesbian and transgender community, as those classes are not protected under the state’s human rights act. The township tabled a different version of the anti-discrimination ordinance late last year, and, on Wednesday night, members of the public affairs committee had two new drafts of an anti-discrimination ordinance in front of them. One of the drafts included a version that was approved by the municipalities of Jenkintown, Springfield, and Whitemarsh. The other draft was written by Glenside…
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Joan
7:50 am on Saturday, November 10, 2012
What about the giant plastic tents people use for garages? They are more hideous than a pod. more ›