If at the meeting the other night EBL&S made it clear of their dedication and intent to build us a community space, why is the township downplaying it, or even saying the opposite? Why would the township wish to potentially torpedo something the majority wants?

If at the meeting the other night EBL&S made it clear they were not building on the PSB lot, why is the township putting it out there that they are? How much money would that cost taxpayers, and if taxpayers want their "city hall" and "police administrative building" just where it is, why change it?

Why is a certain former commissioner going to be involved in Ardmore's redevelopment at all? Isn't that like letting the fox back into the hen house?

read this article:
Main Line Life Top Story: Wheels are turning in Ardmore
LM board accepts working draft' as goals for development.
By Cheryl Allison

Is there a double standard going on in Ardmore?

Are some residents valued more than others?

Is blight and crime being ignored in some South Ardmore neighborhoods? Why is it ok for property owners to just leave their properties littered with trash and unkempt? We get that not everyone can get their property looking like Trump Tower, but you know what, why is it such a big deal to clean up and be somewhat tidy?

Is it true that there is are real crime issues around Spring and Simpson Avenues in Ardmore that is being overlooked? Is it true there is a boarded up building on Spring?

Is it true there are still really serious issues along both sides of County Line Road in Ardmore? In both Haverford and Lower Merion Townships? Could the bars and "social" clubs do better by residential residents?

Look, we are asking questions because the community is asking questions. We are fortunate to have a wonderful police department and dedicated Ardmore commissioners. We are sure they will take care of this.

Kudos to Commissioner Phillips for really getting into the graffiti problem to enact change and clean up. And thanks belatedly to the LMPD for picking up a couple graffiti artists a while back.

Also something you should be looking at? This March 3rd Planning Commission agenda item - file it under "no wait, there's more":

Planning Commission
Date: 3/3/2008 7:00 PM Location: Township Administration Bldg - 2nd Floor Board Room
75 East Lancaster Ave
Ardmore, Pennsylvania 19003-2323

5. TENTATIVE SKETCH PLAN - 106 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, LD# 3601, Ward 4. Construction of a five-story condominium building with 32 affordable units and 38 market-rate units. Parking is proposed in a two-level underground garage for 72 vehicles with two additional parking spaces proposed on the street.

Hmmmm, is this another project from the fine folks who want to bring us 130 Cricket whether we want it or not? Is this why we heard one of the development team partners has been seen auditing public meetings at the township? Who will their legal representation be this time? Speaking of those developers check out the docket for their suit against Lower Merion Twp:

From www.montcopa.org (www.montcopa.org):

Case Number 2007-31356
Commencement Date 12/17/2007
Case Type Appeal from Zoning Board (Non Gvmnt)
PFA Number
Caption Plaintiff SW LAND ASSOCS LLC
Caption Defendant ZON HEARING BD OF LOWER MERION TWP

Plaintiffs
SW LAND ASSOCS LLC PO BOX 3037
910 HARVEST DR
BLUE BELL, PA 19422 UNITED STATES UNITED STATES

Defendants
ZON HEARING BD OF LOWER MERION TWP 75 E LANCASTER AVE
ARDMORE, PA 19003 UNITED STATES UNITED STATES
Select LOWER MERION TWP 75 E LANCASTER AVE
ARDMORE, PA 19003 UNITED STATES UNITED STATES PRITCHARD JR, D. BARRY

Dockets
Sequence Filing Date Docket Type Docket Text Sealed
Select 0 12/17/2007 Appeal from Zoning Board (Non Gvmnt)
Select 1 12/17/2007 Certificate of Service OF NOTICE OF LAND USE APPEAL ON 12/17/07
Select 2 12/18/2007 Writ of Certiorari Forwarded to LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD
Select 3 12/18/2007 Entry of Appearance OF B BARRY PRITCHARD JR FOR TWP OF LOWER MERION
Select 4 12/18/2007 Notice of Intervention BY LOWER MERION TWP
Select 5 12/19/2007 Certificate of Service OF ENTRY OF APPEARANCE ON 12/19/07
Select 6 12/20/2007 Certificate of Service OF NOTICE OF LAND USE APPEAL & WRIT ON 12/20/07
Select 7 1/9/2008 Objection/Opposition of KIM ANDREWS TO APPEAL NO 4089
Select 8 1/10/2008 Objection/Opposition of PRO-SE TO GRANTING OF APPEAL NO. 4089
Select 9 1/11/2008 Petition OF DR PATRICIA SANDIFORD NEIGHBORING LANDOWNER TO INTERVENE
Select 10 1/11/2008 Entry of Appearance OF LOREN D SZCZESNY ESQ FOR INTERVENOR
Select 11 1/11/2008 Certificate of Service OF PETITION ON 1/11/08
Select 12 1/11/2008 Entry of Appearance OF LOREN D SZCZESNY ESQ FOR INTERVENOR
Select 13 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of VICKY RODGERS No
Select 14 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of MARY JOE BOUCHER
Select 15 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of DAN EDENBAUM
Select 16 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of JOSEPH MCCABE
Select 17 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of MARIA D CONWAY
Select 18 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of MARGARET M
Select 19 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of PAT BEDARD
Select 20 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of KIM ANDREWS
Select 21 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of ANTHONY O JAMES
Select 22 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of JOHN RODGERS
Select 23 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of ANNE MARINO
Select 24 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of JANET LOZANO
Select 25 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of DORA P
Select 26 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of BETH G
Select 27 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of ANN B
Select 28 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of PRO SE PARTY
Select 29 1/14/2008 Objection/Opposition of PRO SE PARTY
Select 30 1/15/2008 Return of the Board