On Dec. 10, the Upper Frederick Board of Supervisors raised the earned income tax by 0.04 percent after residents overwhelmingly approved a referendum to fund open space protection. This change takes effect January 1, 2026, and only affects EIT-paying residents. Individuals who receive fixed incomes, such as Social Security benefits, will not be subject to this tax increase.

             As per state regulations governing open space, the board authorized the creation of an open space committee to be tasked with establishing criteria to identify and evaluate properties suitable for purchase by the township for the purpose of permanently preserving them.

            The board conditionally approved plans for a three-lot subdivision at 429 Fagleysville Road subject to compliance with the engineering review letter from township engineer Norm Ulrich, of LTL Consultants. The requirement that trees be planted along the street will be deferred until building permits are issued.

            The board approved a resolution to work with Portnoff Law Associates to collect excessively delinquent (nine months to three years) water bills after numerous attempts to collect unpaid fees from residents have failed. Contracting with Portnoff, a law firm specializing in collecting unpaid utility bills, will free up township resources at no cost to the township.

            The board approved a resolution to update the 2026 fee schedule for services performed by the township.

            The board approved closing the Historic Grant from the state. The previous board intended to use this grant to restore the schoolhouse owned by the township. The language used in the grant application was inaccurate, rendering the grant unusable.

            Water/Sewer Plant Manager Matt Landis is planning to replace two effluent pumps at the Ivy Ridge Sewage Treatment Plant. The more powerful and efficient pumps will run less frequently, significantly reducing the plant's electric bill.

            Newly elected township tax collector Deneen Rhoads-Kratz thanked township voters for their support. "I am committed to serving every member of our community with integrity, transparency, and dedication. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in me and believing in what we can accomplish together," said Rhoads-Kratz

            The state police responded to 34 calls in the township in November. This included three accidents and one DUI. The remaining calls were for deer strikes. 

            Plymouth Community Ambulance responded to 30 calls in the township in November, 20 of which were at Frederick Living. Their Operation Christmas Kids Toy Run was held on December 13 for children in Bryn Mawr and St Christopher's hospitals.

            Plymouth Ambulance will be collecting non-perishable items for Tabor United Methodist Church on December 20. Unopened toys (no stuffed animals please) and non-perishable items can also be dropped off at Station 78 in Warrington Township in the corresponding boxes located at the back door at the top of the ramp. Support during this holiday season is appreciated.

            The Upper Frederick Fire Company responded to 11 calls in the township in November, bringing the year-to-date total to 152.  Volunteer hours for November totaled 456.5, bringing the year-to-date total to 2,625. Breakfast with Santa was held on December 6 and a Wreath Making Shop was held on December 12.

            The Upper Salford Fire Company will host a Santa Run on Saturday, December 20. Information is available on the fire company website. Please take note of the attached schedule and meet him at a designated location.

            Township Manager Aaron Walizer notified the board that the township successfully completed the annual evacuation drill with Limerick Generating Station in November. Township Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Coordinator, Nate DiDonato, the Emergency Operations Center in Montgomery County, State Emergency Operators and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) all participated in the six-hour exercise.

            DiDonato completed a fire drill at Frederick Living and has been working with Sunshine Mill staff to ensure their fire equipment and related systems are up to code and in proper working condition.

           Community Day is scheduled for Sept. 26, 2026. The event will be more "food focused".