Limerick
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JRNY Church Seeks Approval for Neiffer Road Expansion
The proposal would improve accessibility and add 39 parking spaces while retaining the sanctuary's current seating capacity.
Five-Townhome Project in Linfield Moves Toward Final Approval
Supervisors raised concerns about traffic safety and how the proposed development would fit into the surrounding Linfield community.
House Passes Firefighter Cancer Screening Bill Backed by Spring-Ford Leaders
Hours after Spring City Mayor Adam Alberico joined State Rep. Joe Ciresi and bipartisan lawmakers at a Capitol rally, the Pennsylvania House overwhelmingly approved the legislation.
Limerick Weighs $30 Million Community Center and Possible Tax Increase
No spending decisions have been made as supervisors evaluate proposals that could affect property taxes in 2027.
Limerick Township Seeks to Fill Two Planning Commission Vacancies
The openings follow resignations as former Chair William DeGideo moves to the board of supervisors.
Limerick Loses Bid to Buy 1 Keen Road, Authorizes Standby Offer
The property owner accepted a competing offer, but supervisors approved a backup purchase agreement up to $2.2 million through the year's end.
Linfield Road Expected to Reopen by End of October
PennDOT is scheduled to pave a portion of the road on Friday as the bridge replacement project nears completion.
Limerick Data Center Traffic Analysis Draws Scrutiny at Hearing
The applicant’s expert projected fewer than 200 peak-hour trips as attorneys and residents questioned parts of the analysis.
Limerick Uncorked Returns Saturday
The annual festival will feature Pennsylvania wineries and breweries, food trucks, live music, and activities at Limerick Community Park.
Limerick Supervisors Review Township Finances as 2027 Budget Process Begins
The township is weighing operating costs, reserve use, and major transportation projects as it prepares its 2027 budget.
Limerick Cancels Tricentennial Celebration Ahead of Weekend Storm
The 300th anniversary event had been scheduled for Saturday at Waltz Golf Farm.
William DeGideo Appointed to Fill Limerick Supervisor Vacancy
The township received seven applications for the seat left vacant by Linda Irwin’s resignation earlier this month.
Debris Hauling at Former Publicker Site Not Tied to Data Center
Township Manager Dan Kerr said truck and equipment activity is cleanup from a demolition completed about two years ago.
Limerick Seeks Volunteers for Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
The township is recruiting expert residents to help shape a 10-year vision, with applications open through Friday.
New Climbing Ladders Added to Rebuilt Manderach Memorial Playground
The ladders were installed after residents raised concerns about access to the playground’s slides.
Fiscal-Impact Analysis Faces Scrutiny at Limerick Data Center Hearing
The September 8 hearing marked the sixth installment of the conditional use proceeding for the proposed data center campus.
St. James Expands Celebration Sunday Into Community Festival
The Limerick church is turning its annual tradition into a larger community-focused event on September 13.
Limerick Considers Main Street Zoning Changes, Including Townhouse Restrictions
Township officials are evaluating changes to housing and density standards along Ridge Pike.
Brooke Elementary Expansion Could Raise Enrollment to About 660
The project would add about 12 classrooms as Spring-Ford prepares to expand its elementary school programming.
Limerick Supervisor Linda Irwin Resigns, Citing Concerns With Board Majority
Irwin’s departure leaves one Republican on the five-member board and starts the process of filling the vacant seat.
Limerick Advances Plans to Study Community Center
The board approved design and financial analysis contracts totaling nearly $140,000 as one supervisor objected to the timing.
Limerick Gives Final Approval to 67-Home Emerald Crossing Plan
The board gave final approval to the residential development while preserving the township’s ability to require additional sidewalks later.
Limerick Adopts Formal Right-to-Know Policy After Surge in Requests
Limerick Township supervisors approved a formal right-to-know request policy after receiving hundreds of records requests in 2026.
Limerick Data Center Hearing Focuses on Landscaping, Expert Qualifications
The fifth session of the MCD7 conditional use hearing addressed woodland replacement and visual screening, while disputes emerged over the qualifications of two witnesses.
Manderach Memorial Playground to Reopen Ahead of Limerick Community Day
The renovated playground will reopen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday morning before an afternoon of food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities at Limerick Community Park.
Limerick Supervisors Advance 67-Home Emerald Crossing Plan
The residential phase of the mixed-use project would include 67 townhomes behind future commercial development.
Developer Makes Case for 113 Townhomes, Dog Park on West Ridge Pike
Limerick Township's zoning hearing board will decide whether open space satisfies a commercial space requirement.
Latest Limerick Data Center Hearing Leaves Key Questions Unanswered
Several months into the proceedings, the project’s potential operator remains undetermined while technical, environmental, and site-design questions continue.
Limerick Community Park Vandalism Damage Estimate Climbs Above $11,000
The township manager said replacement benches will push total losses higher.
Limerick Approves Veterinary Office on North Lewis Road
Main Street Vet plans to demolish existing structures and build a 5,200-square-foot practice serving dogs, cats, and small pets.
Limerick Historical Society Plans Heritage Fair, Tricentennial Time Capsule
The society's Evans House Heritage Fair is scheduled for Sunday, July 5.
Railroad Street Bar & Grill to Host Big Boy Watch Party in Linfield
The Limerick Township restaurant expects hundreds of spectators as Union Pacific's legendary steam locomotive passes through on its historic East Coast tour.
Welding Equipment Maker Proposes Training Center in Limerick
As part of a potential partnership, Lincoln Electric would donate about $80,000 in equipment to the Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center.
Farm-to-Table Cafe and Produce Stand Proposed for Swamp Pike Property
The owner described his family's vision for the 6.5-acre site to Limerick Township supervisors on June 23.
Vandals Cause Extensive Damage at Limerick Community Park
The vandals destroyed restroom fixtures, pickleball nets, and newly installed benches.
New Exhibits, Continued Questions Mark Latest Limerick Data Center Hearing
The session was the third installment of a multi-month conditional use proceeding before the Limerick Township Board of Supervisors.
Limerick Planning Commission Reviews Proposed Revisions to Data Center Rules
The proposed revisions would not apply to the two large-scale data center applications already filed with the township.
Limerick Supervisors Approve 51-Unit Hawthorne Square Development
While supervisors voiced personal concerns about the project, they acknowledged they could not legally deny the application under the current zoning.
Limerick Landowner Wants Dog Park Instead of Required Commercial Space
A developer proposing 51 single-family homes at 3323 W. Ridge Pike is seeking relief from Limerick Township's commercial development requirements.
Fruitville Crossing Proposal Draws Questions Over Parking, Roadway Design
The proposed development along W. Ridge Pike drew extensive questions from Limerick supervisors Tuesday night.
Students Preserve Memories as New Manderach Playground Rises
Officials say the new playground is on pace for a summer opening, while a community effort is underway to return salvaged donor pickets to residents.
Lawmakers Address Affordability, Data Center Concerns at Limerick Town Hall
State representatives Joe Webster and Joe Ciresi fielded questions from residents on a wide range of topics.
Limerick Church to Host Town Hall on Affordability, Data Centers, Community Concerns
State Reps. Joe Webster and Joe Ciresi are expected to participate.
51-Unit Townhome Development on West Ridge Pike Clears Key Planning Hurdle
The Limerick Township Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward the project to the board of supervisors.
Road-Con Proposes Heavy Civil Operations Facility on Lightcap Road in Limerick
The proposed five-acre development would serve as a base for Road-Con’s construction operations and include office space, equipment storage, and vehicle maintenance areas.
Data Center Questions Deferred as Limerick Hearing Continues
Attorneys and residents questioned the project manager. Many technical questions were deferred to future expert witnesses.
Limerick Approves Cricket Complex With 14 Conditions
The project includes a regulation-size outdoor cricket field and a 33,000-square-foot indoor recreational building.
Online Threats Prompt Heightened Security at Limerick Data Center Hearings
Township officials explained their reasoning for moving future proceedings back to the municipal building with increased security measures.
Limerick Woman Seeks Kidney Donor While Finding Purpose in Family and Loss
Teri Black is navigating advanced kidney disease with humor and urgency — leaning on her husband Chris, her growing family, and a community she’s spent years helping.
Limerick Supervisors Begin Data Center Hearing, Focus on Who Can Participate
The application, submitted by MCD7, LLC, seeks approval for a data center campus on approximately 191 acres across seven parcels.
Preventing Limerick Data Center Development: Q&A With Chrissie Dziembowski
A Limerick resident describes how a proposed data center project sparked a grassroots movement, and why she believes more residents need to understand what’s at stake.
Limerick Supervisors Consider Cricket Complex, Approve Horse Riding Academy
The Limerick Township Board of Supervisors held two conditional use hearings on April 7.
Limerick Planning Commission Sends Data Center Application to Supervisors With Extensive Conditions
The commission declined to recommend approval in its current form.
Penn Road Warehouse Proposal Seeks Variances Tied to Golf Course Boundary
The Limerick Township Zoning Hearing Board also heard a second case involving a vacant lot at the intersection of Penn Road and Ridge Pike.
Commemorative Beer Planned for Limerick’s 300th Anniversary
Proceeds will support tricentennial events planned for later this year.
Limerick to Stop Reading Email Comments at Public Meetings
Officials say the change is intended to address time constraints and balance public input.
Data Centers: Limerick Ordinance Review Begins as East Vincent Reschedules Hearing
April proceedings for both projects are expected to draw significant public attention.
Limerick Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Small Horse Riding Academy on Game Farm Road
The recommendation now goes to the Limerick Board of Supervisors, which will make the final decision on whether the academy can operate at the property.
Proposed Cricket Complex in Limerick Township Advances as Officials Weigh Traffic, Neighborhood Impacts
The proposal calls for a 450-foot outdoor cricket field and a 33,000-square-foot indoor training facility.
Limerick Supervisors Discuss Rules for Public Questions Ahead of Data Center Hearing
A special meeting focused on public comment rules and legal limits ahead of upcoming conditional use hearings related to a proposed data center in the township.
Spring-Ford School Board Backs Participation in Limerick Data Center Hearing
The proposal is expected to return to the Limerick Township Planning Commission on April 9, followed by a hearing before the Limerick Board of Supervisors on April 14.
Limerick Fire Department Outlines Fundraising, Community Programs, and Future Staffing Challenges
Department leaders highlighted community events and grants while noting that long-term planning may be needed as volunteer participation becomes harder to sustain.
Caution Urged as Developers Explore Commercial Plan Near Limerick Cemetery
The conceptual proposal includes office buildings and a retail pad, but supervisors said more due diligence is needed to confirm the location of possible burial sites near the adjacent cemetery.
East Vincent Advances Repairs to Parker Ford Tavern, Approves Demolition of Historic Structures at Sheeder Road
Officials said the tavern project marks an early step toward long-term preservation, while residents raised concerns about losing historic structures elsewhere in the township.
East Vincent Residents Report Unexplained Sound; Township Investigating Source
“We’re trying to put a puzzle together on this,” said Township Manager Bob Zienkowski.
Limerick Supervisors Prepare for Potential Data Center Hearing as Residents Voice Concerns
The conditional use hearing for the controversial project could be held as soon as March 17.