On Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 1:06 pm, a Narberth business owner came to the police station to report that someone had spray painted the side of their business. After taking the report at the station, the officer responded to the business and found graffiti in an alleyway adjacent to 109 N. Narberth Avenue. The graffiti, “Free Gaza,” was spray painted on the brick wall within the alleyway. Photos were taken documenting the scene, and an immediate investigation began.

On Friday, March 15, 2024, the police department was following up on the investigation and found that the owner of the building was unable to remove the spray paint. To help facilitate the most expeditious removal, Narberth Borough Public Works assisted the building owner by removing the spray paint.

An investigation is being conducted to attempt to identify the person(s) responsible for these acts. Anyone with information is asked to email Sgt. Michael Vernacchio at mvernacchio@narberthpa.gov.

Due to the nature of the message, “Free Gaza,” and the immediate proximity of two Jewish-owned businesses, we have contacted the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and are seeking support from anyone with additional information.

Narberth Borough prides itself on the support of one another, and through the support of our community, we will conduct a complete investigation to identify the subject(s) responsible for this action.

In a proactive effort to strengthen community safety and communication, Narberth Borough is proud to announce the launch of the “Stay Informed” campaign. This initiative aims to provide residents with essential tools and resources to stay connected and receive timely updates during emergencies.

Introducing the “Stay Informed” Page

As part of this campaign, Narberth Borough has introduced the “Stay Informed” page on its website, serving as a centralized hub for residents to sign up and receive critical information. This dedicated page showcases a range of communication tools designed to keep residents informed and engaged in real time.

How to Get Involved:

Visit our website’s “Stay Informed” page: https://www.narberthpa.gov/information/stay-informed.

Sign up for emergency alerts, subscribe to the newsletter, and join our Facebook community.

Be an active participant in creating a safer and more connected community.

Please be advised that the Borough Council Work Session meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024 has been cancelled.

The next Borough Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7:00pm.

The meeting shall take place at the Narberth Borough Municipal Building, located at 100 Conway Avenue, Narberth, PA. Meeting details are available at www.narberthpa.gov. If you require assistance in attending a meeting, please contact the Borough Office at least (24) hours in advance at (610) 664-2840.

The snow emergency, declared last night, will end at 10:00 am today, February 17, 2024. With your help, Narberth Public Works successfully cleared roadways, ensuring safe travel today.

Property owners are reminded that Borough Ordinance 446-2, Duty to Remove Snow and Ice, requires all property owners with properties abutting public streets in the Borough of Narberth to clear or cause to be cleared a pathway in the sidewalks fronting their respective properties in accordance with the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, not later than 12 hours after snow, ice, or sleet has ceased to fall. The pathway shall be not less than 36 inches (three feet) in width and shall be thoroughly cleared of snow and ice.

Please continue to use caution as you travel around the Borough and continue to check on our elderly residents who may be in need of extra assistance.

Please be advised that trash collection has been moved from Fridays to Tuesdays, beginning Tuesday, February 6th. Yard waste collection will remain on Wednesdays and recycle will remain on Thursdays.

J.P. Mascaro is pleased to serve the residents of Narberth Borough. If you have a question or an issue please call their local division at 800-432-1616. Please do not call the Borough for any trash, recycling or yard waste related questions.

Thank you!

The Manager (the “Borough Manager”) of the Borough of Narberth, Pennsylvania (the “Borough”) is accepting proposals for a one-time contract to perform certain professional services work for the Borough to develop the Narberth Parks Plan.

This work shall include performing community outreach and engagement, researching site opportunities and constraints, producing site planning documents and the Narberth Parks Plan, presenting the plan to the community, the Narberth Parks Plan Study Committee (the “Study Committee”), and the Narberth Borough Council (the “Borough Council”), and other related activities as specified in the Scope of Work.

Sealed proposals (3 copies) must be received by the Borough Manager at 100 Conway Ave., Narberth PA 19072 no later than 11am, February 2, 2024.  In addition, proposals shall be submitted as a single PDF file via email to the Borough Manager at mwest@narberthpa.gov, with subject line “Municipal Consultant Proposal for Narberth Parks Plan RFP”, no later than 11am, February 2, 2024.

If you are interested in submitting a proposal for this work, you may obtain an RFP by contacting:

• Matt West, Borough Manager
• 100 Conway Ave., Narberth, PA 19072
• 610-664-2840, x103
• mwest@narberthpa.gov

Dear Resident,

If you have not already heard, J.P. Mascaro was awarded a four-year contract for the Borough’s trash and recycling collection services for the years 2024-2027. They have created an informational pamphlet which provides collection details and a schedule for 2024. Please click here to view the pamphlet. You will also receive a hard copy in the mail. Please keep an eye out for it.

PLEASE NOTE: Trash collection has been moved from Fridays to Tuesdays, beginning on February 6th. Yard waste collection will remain on Wednesdays and recycle will remain on Thursdays.

Did you know, J.P. Mascaro captures methane from solid waste and converts it into an energy source! Learn more at: https://www.jpmascaro.com/green-initiatives/methane-to-energy-plant.aspx.

J.P. Mascaro is pleased to serve the residents of Narberth Borough. If you have a question or an issue please call their local division at 800-432-1616. Please do not call the Borough for any trash, recycling or yard waste related questions.

Thank you!

Structural Roof Reinforcing Project

80 Windsor Ave., Narberth, Pa

INVITATION TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that Council will accept bids for the structural reinforcement of the Library roof per plans prepared by GCI, LLC, Structural Engineers.

This is a Single Prime (GC-type) Contract Project. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified check made payable to Narberth Borough in the amount of 10% of the total bid proposal.

For a digital copy (PDF) of the bid documents contact Nick Cirilli at ncirilli@comcast.net, and a set will be emailed.

For a hard copy, contact Alan Guzzardo, Assistant Borough Manager at 610.664.2840 in advance of pick up. A non-refundable fee of $75.00 is required for each hard copy, payable to Narberth Borough. 

IMPORTANT: All bidders must notify Nick Cirilli of their intent to bid, in order to be on the distribution list for all addenda. Sealed Bids are due by 2:00 P.M., January 18, 2024 on at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Borough Hall. No bids will be accepted after this date and time.

Anticipated contract award is February 1, 2024. Sealed bids shall be addressed to Narberth Borough and delivered to 100 Conway Avenue, Narberth, Pa.,19072

Hand-delivered sealed bids must be given to a Borough Employee and delivered during normal business hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday to Friday, except Holidays.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on January 3, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., at the Narberth Library, 80 Windsor Ave., Narberth, Pa, 19072.

Prevailing wage rates apply. PA. Act 127 (Public Works Employment Verification Act) requirements are applicable.

The selected bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Maintenance Bond, and Insurance Certs, including Worker’s Compensation Insurance.

Construction start date is expected by March 4, 2024. Narberth Borough reserves the right to reject any and all bids, parts thereof, and/or any or all bid alternates and, in general, to make awards in any manner deemed to be in the project’s best interest.

Questions shall be directed to Nick Cirilli, PE, Yerkes Associates, Inc. (ncirilli@comcast.net or 610-613-3455).

– End of Invitation to Bid –

Borough Council adopted a preliminary 2024 operating budget at their meeting on November 16, 2023. The preliminary budget and presentation are available below. The document is also available to the public at 100 Conway Ave, Narberth PA 19072 between the hours of 8am and 4pm.

Borough Council will meet on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 7:30pm to consider final approval of the proposed 2024 operating budget.

If you have any questions, please contact Interim Borough Manager, Matt West, at mwest@narberthpa.gov.

• 2024 Preliminary Budget
• 2024 Preliminary Budget Presentation