North Franklin Township Supervisors Have Busy Agenda

North Franklin Township Supervisors have not been sitting on their hands this summer. Township officials are in early talks about possible renewed interest in housing development around the former Pennsylvania American Water lakes. Supervisors are also trying to contact owners of the Washington Crown Center to see how they may be able to advise mall owners about their ideas to help them to better target new tenants for the mall. The mall has been losing tenants, most recently Sears, and supervisors feel that input from the township is vital in keeping what could be the township’s largest employer in business. Tax savings were also announced. The Township will save approximately $200,000 on the 2020 Minimum Municipal Obligation for pensions because of an overpayment to the police force funds. Supervisors also are advertising a new ordinance called “The Quality of Life” ordinance. Director of Planning, Erin Dinch described the ticketing process as one that will significantly streamline the current nuisance property maintenance ordinance. Currently, offending properties could go all summer without addressing the maintenance concern. Dinch hopes that the new ordinance could have problems rectified in 30 days. Supervisors will vote on the new ordinance at a future meeting.