Press Releases

A public hearing will be held at the regularly-scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners on May 15, 2019, 7:30 p.m., at Curtis Hall, 1250 West Church Road, Wyncote, to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 295, Zoning, to add a provision regarding compliance of nonconforming buildings, structures, uses, lots, parking areas, site improvements and accessory signs which are voluntarily destroyed or razed for conformity of reconstruction to the Zoning Code.

Posted: 3/25/2019

MontcoPA New Voting System Demos & Commissioner Town Hall

The MontcoPA annual town hall for Cheltenham Township is May 6th and residents can try out the new voting system

Posted: 3/21/2019

Spring Bagged Garden Debris Collection Starts Friday, March 22nd

Time to bag up yard debris for Friday collections, but don't recycle invasive plants

Posted: 3/21/2019

The Board of Commissioners of Cheltenham Township Honor Police Officers for Heroism and Merit

Posted: 3/20/2019

Greenwood Avenue Closes This Month for a Bridge Rehabilitation Project

See the detours for Greenwood Ave. during the bridge closing

Posted: 3/12/2019

Possession of Firearm on School Property

On March 12th, Cheltenham Township Police were called to Bishop McDevitt High School for a report of possession of a firearm

Posted: 3/12/2019

Cheltenham Township’s Emergency Medical Services Annual Subscription Program Offers Significant Savings for Residents

CTEMS' ambulance subscription campaign offers residents an affordable annual fee that will save them from being billed for ambulance services.

Posted: 2/26/2019

NEW Community Volunteer Unit Looking for Volunteers

The Cheltenham Township Police Department is looking for volunteers to be a part of its new Community Volunteer Unit to assist the PD with traffic and crowd control at community events.

Posted: 2/14/2019

Ogontz Park Remains Closed Through Most of the Spring

Ogontz Park including the pedestrian trail, running track, field and playground will remain closed through most of the spring due to the Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project.

Posted: 2/13/2019

2018 Fall Program Registration Open -- New Online Registration!

Cheltenham Township Parks and Recreation Department Fall Programs offer a plethora of classes and programs for all ages and interests. Classes start September 24!

Posted: 9/14/2018

Drinking Water Quality (UPDATED 9/7)

A webpage has been created to links to websites and documents relating to recent drinking water quality concerns in Cheltenham Township and the surrounding area.

Posted: 9/7/2018

Mental Health And Your Community

Posted: 9/7/2018

Church Road Improvement Project Update

Please see the attached document the Township received from PennDOT regarding the Church Road: Greenwood Avenue to Rices Mill Road improvement project.

Posted: 7/13/2018

PennDOT Herbicide Spraying Alternative (UPDATED 7/5)

Updated 7/5 with additional information.

Posted: 7/5/2018

Cheltenham Twp. Receives Montco 2040 Implementation Grant

Cheltenham Township has received a 2018 Montco 2040 Implementation Grant for its Jenkintown Creek Restoration: Conklin Recreation Center.

Posted: 6/4/2018

Ogontz Park to Close June 11, 2018

Due to the Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project, Ogontz Park will close June 11 until further notice. Please read on for details.

Posted: 5/31/2018

Greenleaf at Cheltenham Ribbon Cutting

The ribbon was recently cut at Greenleaf at Cheltenham.

Posted: 5/4/2018

Township Meeting Video Schedule on Cable Channels

Following are the days and times that Township meeting videos air on the cable channels.

Posted: 5/3/2018

Montco Trail Challenge Begins May 5

Looking for a fun way to get out and moving? The Montco Trail Challenge will run from May 5 to December 2.

Posted: 4/26/2018

SEPTA Public Hearings

SEPTA's fiscal year 2019 Annual Service Plan Public Hearings are scheduled for May 22.

Posted: 4/26/2018

Arcadia Public Art Project Launches Phase Two of Glenside Septa Mural

A group of student apprentices working under muralist David Guinn will implement another mural at the Glenside Septa station by the end of April.

Posted: 4/25/2018

Be on the lookout for the Spotted Lanternfly

Montgomery County is one of 13 counties in PA under quarantine for the Spotted Lanternfly.

Posted: 4/25/2018

Tennis Clinic Registrations Now Through May 11

Calling all tennis players and aspiring players -- it's time to dust off those rackets...

Posted: 4/23/2018

Earth Day Activities in Cheltenham Township

Earth Day activities will take place throughout Cheltenham Township on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22 -- as well as surrounding dates. See more for details.

Posted: 4/6/2018

New SEPTA Regional Rail Line Schedules

Effective Sunday, March 11, 2018, new regional rail line schedules will go into effect.

Posted: 3/8/2018

What to Do if a Tree Falls

In light of recent storms that have caused many trees to fall in yards and in the streets, we thought this might be a helpful guide on how to handle a fallen tree if it happens to you.

Posted: 3/8/2018

Sewer Evaluation FAQs

Get the answers to common questions about the sanitary sewer evaluation underway.

Posted: 3/24/2017

What NOT to Recycle

The company that receives the Township’s recycling material reports an increase in unacceptable items at nearly all of its facilities. Mixing unacceptable material with recyclables jeopardizes the usability of the recycled supply chain.

Posted: 12/16/2014

Montgomery County Community Connections

Community Connections provides a one-stop center to assist any Montgomery County resident find needed human servies. The assistance is free of charge.

Posted: 10/29/2014

Post House Numbers in Cheltenham Township

Critical moments wasted while police, fire or ambulance personnel search for unmarked properties could make the difference between life and death.

Posted: 2/1/2011

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