Narberth council votes 6-1 to advertise ordinance raising earned income tax to 1% Council voted 6-1 to advertise Ordinance 10-67 to raise Narberths earned income tax from 0.75% to 1.0%; a final vote is scheduled for a special meeting Dec. 1. Council members debated whether to use EIT or a property tax (millage) increase to fund capital projects.

Narberth council is poised to raise the earned income tax to 1% to fund vital infrastructure projects, sparking a heated debate over the best way to support the community!

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Norbert Borough Council approves EV charger installation following fuel tank removal Council votes unanimously to install a level 2 EV charger and remove the diesel tank.

Narberth Borough Council is charging ahead with plans for a new electric vehicle charger while addressing the complexities of the North Avenue bridge project!

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Council reviews employee manual changes including drug testing and smoking policies Council discusses employee manual updates on drug testing protocols and nicotine policies.

Narberth Borough is tackling pressing staffing and safety issues, including drug testing policies that could change the future of employee accountability.

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Residents demand action against speeding in borough near schools and homes Borough residents urge authorities to address speeding issues before a tragedy occurs.

Residents of Narberth Borough are raising alarms over dangerous speeding on their streets, especially where children and pets play, demanding urgent action before a tragedy strikes.

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Council reviews zoning options for Montgomery Avenue addressing housing needs Council discusses potential zoning changes for more affordable housing on Montgomery Avenue.

Narberth Borough is at a crossroads as council members debate zoning regulations that could reshape the community's future with potential new housing developments.

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Council President Bush highlights illegal firings and Trump’s funding threats to Pennsylvania schools Bush addresses local impact of federal firings and Trump's actions against University of Pennsylvania.

In a powerful council meeting, President Bush revealed how national policies are unjustly affecting local employees and threatening funding for Pennsylvania schools.

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Lawrence Goldberg proposes park and modest housing for borough land disputes Goldberg advocates for a park and compromise on controversial borough property development.

The Narberth Borough Council is at a crossroads, facing a surge in population and traffic, as residents push for turning contentious properties into vital green spaces.

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Borough introduces short term disability insurance and updates bereavement leave policy Borough expands benefits with new short term disability insurance and increased bereavement leave.

Narberth Borough is stepping up for its employees with new bereavement leave policies and the introduction of short-term disability insurance, setting a compassionate standard for local governments.

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Council discusses AI-generated meeting summaries and newsletter guidelines Council considers guidelines for newsletter content and use of AI summaries for communication.

Narberth Borough's Finance & Administration Committee is taking a bold step towards transparency with AI-generated meeting summaries and streamlined newsletters for residents.

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Borough plans 23 stormwater bump outs to enhance urban drainage and water quality Stormwater project aims to optimize bump-out locations for effective drainage and credit acquisition.

Narberth Borough is set to transform its streets with 23 innovative stormwater bump-outs, enhancing drainage and road safety while boosting local water quality!

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