They say time flies when you are having fun and to tell you the truth the Staff, Board, Committee and Authority members, Council and I have had a lot of fun in 2007. So much so that the year seemed like it was over in the blink of an eye. Why so much fun? Well for starters, the Township-wide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan shot out of the starting gate with enthusiasm and public support that carried it through the finish line to completion. The Township continued open space acquisition with the purchase of 50 Sandy Bank Road that added one-third of an acre to Ray Roche Park. The former Brookwood property on Ridley Creek Road, purchased by the Township in 2003 as open space, was formally dedicated as a new part of Louis Scott Park and a new parking area opened to visitors. The Township made new friends and partnered with the Media VFW Post 3460 for Project Remembrance, which is the new Township memorial, dedicated to those who served in this County’s armed services. The Township also worked with the Pennsylvania Resources Council and Radnor Township in promoting the use of rain barrels. That was just the tip of the 2007 iceberg. I haven’t even talked about fighting the billboards on Baltimore Pike or the new ordinances Council adopted to control over development in the Township. But 2008 is here and it looks like the fun will continue. I just hope the year doesn’t pass us by too quickly so that we all can take in the improvements and savor the fun. We will miss an old friend with Chief Davis retiring but welcome new Chief of Police, David Montella. We will welcome a new 2nd District Councilman. We will see phase 2 of the Providence Road Pedestrian Sidewalk begin and finally complete the Rt. 252 Road Improvement plans and turn over to PennDot for construction in 2009. There will be additional open space acquisitions and Council will continue to work on ordinances limiting overdevelopment and preserving the Township for future generations. I could continue outlining the fun we will have seeing the Township continue to provide the best services possible but why spoil the surprise.
Tony Hamaday

Chief Davis Retires End of Year
Sgt. Montella Takes Over

Sgt. Montella & Chief Davis

Chief Davis joined the Upper Providence Township Police Department in 1971. He became Police Chief in 1982. He will tell you that the Township has seen tremendous growth, in that time. Along with that growth, comes increased traffic and many other issues that occur as part of the population increase. Chief Davis and the entire Police Department have done and continue to do an outstanding job protecting the residents of our Township.

Chief Davis has lived in the Township since 1971 with his wife of 39 years, Kathy. They have two sons, John, and Tom, and a daughter, Beth. They enjoy spending time with their two grand daughters and look forward to the birth of a third grandchild in January.
Chief Davis will be missed not only as an outstanding Chief of Police, but also as a long time resident. He and his wife are retiring to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. We wish him the very best as he begins his much deserved retirement.

Township Council appointed Sgt. David Montella as the new police chief at their September 27, 2007, Committees Meeting.

Sgt. Montella has been with the Upper Providence Township Police force since 1990. He has the credentials and the hands-on experience to excel as the new Chief of Police.

Sgt. Montella will begin his new position on January 1, 2008. He resides in Brookhaven with his wife, Janet and their two children. Congratulations to Chief Davis and Chief Montella as they embark upon new challenges.