Borough Council Meeting – Monday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Borough Council will meet on Monday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. to consider bids for the 2009 Road Reconstruction Program, take steps to create a zoning overlay district for the High School Redevelopment Plan, and more. Download the agenda.

A Recap in Photos: Souderton’s Soap Box Derby is True Family Fun

June 2009

The photos from the All-American Soap Box Derby in Souderton on June 6 tell the story of a well-loved family sport in the community. Over 200 spectators lined Main Street to cheer on more than 70 kids as they raced down the hill. The event helps strengthen bonds between children and their parents, who are very involved in the weekend-long race, and among families.

“There is no other sport where your family gets to spend the entire day together,” said Ken Fleck, president of the Indian Valley Soap Box Association. “The friendships you form and the quality time you spend with your family can’t be reached through any other sport or activity. You don’t just drop of your children at a race—parents spend the entire day at the race with their kids.”

Read more and view the photo gallery.

Souderton Pool is Open

The Souderton Pool opened for the summer on Saturday, June 6. There is still time to purchase your pool membership—download a registration form on the Community Pool page.

With conceptual plans for a renovation in 2010 in the works, this season marks the end of an era. The pool built in the 1950s has served us well, and when the renovated pool opens in 2011, it will be ready for new summertime memories. If funding is secured and the renovation takes place, we expect the pool to reopen on Memorial Day weekend in 2011. Read more about the plans for the pool and view the conceptual sketch.

Curbside Weed Spraying Program Suspended

Due to the environmental concern of some residents, Souderton has suspended its curbside weed spraying program. The borough will no longer spray herbicide along Souderton’s sidewalks and curbs to prevent weed growth. The borough is requesting property owners be more vigilant in controlling weed growth along the curb, between the curb and the street, and in the cracks of sidewalks.

High School Redevelopment Project Update

As the final school year at the Souderton High School comes to a close, Borough Council is working to finalize the overlay zoning district to lay the foundation for the redevelopment of the school property. The final draft of the overlay zoning district is expected to be presented to the Souderton Planning Commission on June 17 and will be formally considered by Borough Council at the August 3 meeting.

Next Steps

Borough Council must approve the overlay zoning district and conceptual plans before Metro Development Company can complete its land development plans for the property. The land development plans will provide details for infrastructure, roads, buildings, parking lots, and more. We expect the borough engineer, Souderton Planning Commission, Montgomery County Planning Commission, and Borough Council to review and discuss the plans for several months before construction can begin.

Read more about redevelopment in Souderton.