Mayor's Message 11/17/22

Good evening, 

Tonight, we are continuing our discussion of Upper Darby’s 2022 budget, and I would like to thank our department heads for their time and input as well as the public’s comments. We have put a great deal of time and careful planning into this budget, and it underscores my administration’s commitment to reinvestment, revitalization, and reform in Upper Darby.  

We will be hosting a tree lighting ceremony again this year on Wednesday, December 7th at 6pm at the five points intersection near 100 Garrett Road. I hope to see all our residents come out and join us as we light our tree, enjoy local entertainment and welcome in the holiday spirit. Light refreshments will be served.

I would like to wish all who celebrate an early Happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for the hard work of our Upper Darby employees, particularly our Public Works staff who ensured that five days of trash pickups were completed in three days this past week and worked diligently to inform the community of the changes caused by the short week. I encourage residents to sign up for Delco Alerts at www.delcopa.gov/delcalert or follow us on Facebook to stay informed about holiday trash and recycling schedules. We have a holiday coming up next week as well. On Thanksgiving, November 24th, there is no trash or recycling will be collected. You can view the holiday trash schedule by visiting www.upperdarby.org/trash. The municipal building will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th.

In addition, I would like to announce that there will be free parking next Saturday, November 26th, for Small Business Saturday. We hope everyone takes advantage and shops at the many small businesses in Upper Darby. 

I have some exciting news to share. Upper Darby has been awarded $2 million in RACP funds towards the Community Center. We are so grateful to our state representative, Gina Curry, and Senator Tim Kearney for their help in securing this grant for our community. 

Now I would like to allow Steve Nitz, the chair of Upper Darby’s Historic Commission, to give a presentation to Council concerning the Preservation Ordinance and Survey. 

*PAUSE FOR STEVE* 

That concludes my message. Thank you.