Langhorne Borough Newsletter
October 2016
News and Updates from your community.

Borough News
HARB Informational Meeting
October 20th at 7:30pm

Have you heard of HARB (Historic Architecture Review Board)  but not exactly sure what it does? Are you in the Historic District of Langhorne and not sure what you need HARB approval for? Are you in the area of the proposed expansion of the Historic District? Or do you just want to find out more about what HARB does? All Langhorne Borough Residents are invited to an informational meeting on HARB and the proposed expansion of the Historic District on Thursday, October 20th at 7:30pm. The meeting will be held in the Richardson House (on the corner of Maple & Bellevue Aves). Light refreshments will be served. Come out and meet with HARB volunteers and your fellow residents and learn more about this important part of our community.



Message from the Mayor
Hello Residents of Langhorne Borough -
Since fall is here the leaves will start to fall so I ask you to please keep your sidewalks clear of leaves because they tend to get slippery when wet and if we all can do that it makes our borough safe to walk. Also if any of the storm drains are near you please help us keep them clear. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Be well and be safe.
Joe Taylor, Mayor
Langhorne Borough 


Langhorne Borough
Police Department
Please be aware that there will be road closures and parking restrictions on Maple & Bellevue  Avenues for Harvest Day on Saturday, October 29th.

For the American Legion Veteran's Day 5K Run on November 12th  there will be parking restrictions and periodic road closure along the route.  

During the Holiday House Tour on November 17th we expect a great number of pedestrians in town. Please be cautious of people crossing streets.                                  
Upcoming Events


Saturday, October 8, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Fun Day at the Farm
222 North Green Street

Fridays & Saturdays In October
Starting October 14 
Historic Langhorne Ghost Tours
HLA Building- 160 West Maple Ave

Thursday, October 20, 7:30pm
HARB Informational Night
Richardson House - 102 West Maple Ave

Saturday, October 22, 8am - 1pm
Fall Flea Market
Langhorne Heritage farm
222 North Green Street

Saturday, October 29, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Olde Langhorne Harvest Day
Maple & Bellevue Avenues

Saturday, October 29, 10:00am - 3:00pm
LMFC Fire Prevention Day
Held in Conjunction with Harvest Day
LMFC Fire Station - Behind Borough Hall

Tuesday, November 8
National Election
Langhorne Borough residents that are registered to vote can vote at the Langhorne/Pennwood Library.

Saturday, November 12 , 9:00am
American Legion Veterans Day 5k
Jesse Soby Post - 115 West Richardson Ave

Thursday, November 17
FLEGC Holiday House Tour
          
                          
A Message from the Langhorne
Environmental Advisory Committee
10 Things you can do to Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution.

Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater runoff from naturally soaking into the ground. Stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. Anything that enters a storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the waterbodies we use for swimming, fishing and providing drinking water.

Here is what you can do to help prevent stormwater runoff pollution:
1.   Use fertilizers sparingly and sweep up driveways, sidewalks, and gutters.
2.   Never dump anything down storm drains or in streams.
3.   Vegetate bare spots in your yard.
4.   Compost your yard waste.
5.   Use least toxic pesticides, follow labels, and learn how to prevent pest problems.
6.   Direct downspouts away from paved surfaces.
7.   Take your car to the car wash instead of washing it in the driveway.
8.   Check your car for leaks and recycle your motor oil.
9.   Pick up after your pets.
10. Have your septic tank pumped and system inspected regularly.


Langhorne Groups & Organizations
Langhorne Borough Business Association is an organization of businesses in Langhorne Borough and the surrounding community. Their purpose is to help the community.  This group brings us the Concerts in the park, the car show, Harvest Day and Dickens Night. They also give back with donations to local families, the fire company and more. For more information on LBBA check out their web page www.lbba.info.

  Don't miss Harvest Day on October 29th- a great family fun fair on Maple & Bellevue Avenues with live music, crafts, food, children's activities and more!                                     
Langhorne Borough - 114 East Maple Ave- 215-757-3768
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