Important Numbers/Information
The PA State Police (PSP) handle all law enforcement matters for the Township of Edgmont. Please call the PA State Police for all matters requiring police assistance. Dial 9-1-1 in an emergency, or 484-840-1000 for non-emergencies. The local PSP barracks is located at 1342 W. Baltimore Pike, Media. This location also has a “Drug Take-Back Box” available on site for the disposal of old and unused medications. For more information and resources, visit www.psp.pa.gov.
Fire and Emergency Services - Edgmont Township Fire Company:
As a 100% volunteer organization, Edgmont Township Fire Company No.1’s (ETFC) mission is to preserve lives, properties, and build safer communities. Serving both Edgmont and Thornbury Townships it is our duty as first responders to protect the lives and property of our Township’s residents and visitors by responding to incidents ie; alarms, fires, medical emergencies, and disasters. The Fire Company advances public safety through fire prevention and educational programs. The timely delivery of these services enables the ETFC to make significant contributions to the protection of our surrounding communities and homeland security efforts. All of this is done with honor, integrity, sacrifice, and purpose for the safety of our community.
For more information or to volunteer, visit: www.edgmontfire.org. To set up a visit or fire prevention class, contact Edgmont Township Fire Co’s Fire Prevention & Education coordinator, Michael Barney at mbarney@edgmontfire.org or call (610) 325-5868.
Legislative Districts:
PA House of Representatives 168th District:
State Representative Lisa Borowski
District Office: 24 S. Newtown Square Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073, 1-833-787-5039
Harrisburg Office: 4A East Wing, P.O. Box 202168, Harrisburg, PA 17120, (171) 772-2005
https://www.pahouse.com/borowski/
PA Senate District 9:
Senator John Kane
District Office: 504 Ave. of the States, Chester, PA 19013, 610-447-5845
Harrisburg Office: 458 Main Capitol Building, Senate Box 203009, Harrisburg, PA 17120, 717-787-4712.
https://pasenatorkane.com/
PA 5th Congressional District (United States House of Representatives):
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon
District Office: 2501 Seaport Drive, BH230, Chester, PA 19013, 610-626-2020
Washington D.C. Office: 1227 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, (202) 225-2011
https://scanlon.house.gov/
Magisterial District Court - #32-2-48:
Honorable Walter Strohl, 27 S. Pennell Road, Lima, PA, 610-565-4110
Land Use: 50% residential, 5% commercial, 5% industrial, 40% parkland
Population: 4,283 (2020 U.S. Census)
Area: 9.74 square miles
Township Total Miles: 30.21
Township Road System 17.49
State Highway System 14.53
Nearest Major City: Philadelphia - 20 miles or 40 minutes
Parks and recreation: Ridley Creek State Park, Colonial Plantation, Edgmont Township Community Park
Feet above sea level: 160 to 480
Rose Tree Media School District School Closing Number: 542
TAX INFORMATION:
TOWNSHIP TAXES: Mailed out in February
Berkheimer Tax Innovations - Phone (610) 599-3143 Website: CLICK HERE
COUNTY TAXES: Mailed out in February
Delaware County Tax Office - Phone (610) 891-4278 Website - CLICK HERE
SCHOOL TAXES: Mailed out in July
Rose Tree Media School District - Phone (610) 627-6140 Website - CLICK HERE
PLEASE NOTE: Delaware County & Rose Tree Media School District levy separate taxes that are NOT included on your Edgmont real estate tax bill.