Excerpts from RTMSD vs. Edgmont Township

Rose Tree Media School District formally filed a complaint against Edgmont Township regarding the proposed elementary school on March 16, 2023.

This post contains excerpts from the suit, which lays out Rose Tree Media School District’s arguments. As additional information (such as Edgmont Township’s response) becomes available, this will be shared in subsequent posts.

What Happened at the January 19th Edgmont School Meeting

Rose Tree Media School District formally presented its application for a new public elementary school to Edgmont Township’s Board of Supervisors on January 19th. The Supervisors are expected to discuss the District’s application and potentially make a decision at their next regularly scheduled meeting on February 14, 2023.

Recap of Special Planning Commission Meeting (5/17/22)

Download Connect Edgmont’s Recap of the May 17th Meeting. On Tuesday May 17th the Edgmont Township Planning Commission held a Special Meeting for Rose Tree Media School District to begin the process of reviewing the Zoning Text Amendment and Land Development Application for the proposed elementary school on Route 352 in Edgmont. Thank you toContinue reading “Recap of Special Planning Commission Meeting (5/17/22)”

Help Secure Funding to Upgrade the Township Park

One of Connect Edgmont’s goals is to foster a greater sense of community, specifically through the promotion of outdoor recreation opportunities. Reaching this goal involves creating and promoting community events and, occasionally, letting you know how you can take action to support our local government. Today I’m reaching out about the latter. Edgmont Township is currently applying forContinue reading “Help Secure Funding to Upgrade the Township Park”

Upcoming Events for Edgmont Residents

As Spring approaches we’re looking forward to getting outside and connecting with one another. Here are a few upcoming events to get us all started: Sunday, March 20th: Connect Edgmont Hike (9:00AM) Please join us for CE’s first guided hike! Explore the beautiful Darlington Trail in neighboring Middletown Township with CE Co-Founders Steve and Annie. We’llContinue reading “Upcoming Events for Edgmont Residents”

Edgmont Awarded $50k to Update Open Space Plan

We are excited to share that Edgmont Township has been awarded a $50,000 grant to update the township’s trails and open space plan! Delaware Country is awarding this grant as part of the Delco Green Ways Grant Program. The grant money will help Edgmont Township make progress on their Open Space goals which include improvingContinue reading “Edgmont Awarded $50k to Update Open Space Plan”

Recap of Special Planning Commission Meeting (9/20/21)

Download Connect Edgmont’s Recap of the 9/20 Meeting On Monday, September 20th the Edgmont Township Planning Commission held a Special Meeting for Rose Tree Media School District to present their preliminary plan for the new elementary school. This meeting included a period for public comment. Click here to view Connect Edgmont’s Recap of the 9/20/21Continue reading “Recap of Special Planning Commission Meeting (9/20/21)”