News and Events

Current Peddling Permit(s) Issued:

Edgmont Township has issued a Peddling Permit to EcoShield Pest Solutions to go door-to-door soliciting business. The permit is valid from July 1 through July 31, 2025. The solicitors will be using a 2024 GMC Terrain and/or a 2020 Toyota Sienna and have been provided with a copy of Edgmont Township’s No Solicitation list. They have also been instructed to not approach houses with signage indicating that soliciting is not welcome. Anyone authorized to solicit has been issued a laminated Peddling Permit and should have valid identification with them. The approved hours for solicitation are between 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM. If you have any questions, call the Township office.

If you would like to be added to the No Solicitation list, please contact the Township at 610-459-1662 or email the Building Department at ssharp@edgmont.org. If you have requested to be added to the list in the past, your address is still on the list. Remember, you do not have to open your door to solicitors or let them in your house. If you ever feel threatened by a solicitor, please call the PA State Police at 911 (emergency) or 484-840-1000 (non-emergency).

UPCOMING TOWNSHIP EVENTS:

Edgmont Township National Night Out - Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM at the Edgmont Fire Company located at 1010 Gradyville Road.

Representative Lisa Borowski & Senator John Kane's Paper Shredding & Drug Take Back Event - Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Penn State Brandywine located at 25 Yearsley Mill Road.

Edgmont Township's Community Day - Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Arasapha Farms located at 1835 Middletown Road. For more information, CLICK HERE.

Edgmont Township's 4th Annual Tree Lighting - Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Santa is scheduled to arrive at 6:15 PM! More details will be provided closer to the event.

Child Safety Seat Checks: The PA State Police offers free certified child safety seat installation and checks. A trooper will explain how to correctly install the seat, correct any installation errors, and provide information on installation best practices and use of the seat. The Media Barracks offers these checks the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at 1342 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA. (P) 484-840-1000.

Comcast Channel Changes: Please be advised as of June 25, 2025, WDCA-Fox Weather will no longer be available. Fox Weather HD is available on channel 1108 with an X1 TV Box and Extra TV, Popular TV, or the Sport & News genre pack. HD Technology Fee may be required.

Verizon Fios Channel Changes: Please be advised as of April 14, 2025, the following channels will no longer be a part of the Fios TV channel lineup in certain Fios TV packages: Disney Jr, Disney XD, FX Movie Channel, and National Geographic Wild. Please check with Verizon to see if your specific Fios TV package is affected.

Upcoming PECO Pole Replacement and Vegetation work in the Township: An upcoming electrical project including pole replacement and vegetation work begin in mid-March, and take place on Creek Road, Grist Mill Road, Locksley Road, Old Gradyville Road, Skyline Drive, and Slitting Mill Road. Tree work is expected to be completed in May 2025, with electrical work immediately following. The project is expected to be completed in December 2025. In addition, to try and reduce power outages caused by vegetation, PECO will be trimming and removing trees along Sweetwater Road, Valley Road, Sycamore Mills Road, Yarnell Lane, Gradyville Road, Meadow Lane, Slitting Mill Road, Farmers Lane, and Pheasant Lane.

The Official Edgmont Township Facebook Page: At the May 10, 2022, Regular Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board approved the Edgmont Township Social Media Policy. This policy addresses the fast and ever-changing landscape of the dissemination of information and the way Edgmont Township communicates. The policy allows the Township to utilize social media tools to reach a broader Township audience. CLICK HERE to access the official Edgmont Township Facebook page!

Active Contests and Grant Awards

Do you want to be featured in Edgmont Township's 2026 Calendar? Send up to three photos that showcase our Township's rich history and culture for a chance to be featured. Residents, property owners, and business owners are welcome to participate. Photos must be taken in Edgmont and be of high enough quality for reprinting. Submissions can be emailed to assistant@edgmont.org. See the above flyer for more information.

DCED Greenways Trails & Recreation — Grant Award: Edgmont Township was awarded $76,939.00 in funding from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Greenways Trails and Recreation Program! Funds will be used to create a Master Plan for the Cisler Tract, which is currently inaccessible to the public. The goal with this project is to layout a plan for future public use that would provide opportunities for a combination of passive and active recreational space. Thank you DCED!

DCED Local Share Account — Grant Award: Edgmont Township was awarded $240,500.00 in funding from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Local Share Account (LSA) — Statewide Program! Funds will be used for invasive plant remediation at the Cisler Tract located at 1031 Gradyville Road. The goal with this project is to preserve and enhance natural resources and features while preparing the land for future public use. Thank you DCED!

DCED Local Share Account — Grant Award:

Edgmont Township was awarded $250,000.00 in funding from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Local Share Account (LSA) — Statewide Program! Funds will be used to enhance the barn located on Township property at 5180 West Chester Pike. The goal with this project is to utilize the barn as a Township public works facility. Thank you DCED!