We wish the best of luck to our departing Township Manager: Don Vymazal

Don Vymazal has submitted his resignation as UPT Township Manager, effective November 27, 2023.

Upper Providence Township’s recently married Manager has decided to take a position much closer to his home in Chester County. During the 18 months of his tenur...

Welcome Junior Council Members: Tovin and Liam!

Upper Providence Township welcomes Tovin Styles as their new Student Council Member. Tovin is currently a junior at Penncrest High School. Tovin has become a Student Council Member because he said “it would give me an opportunity to help out my ...

January 14, 2022: Letter From Township Council Chairperson, Elgin Akarsoy

Dear Upper Providence Township Residents,

Welcome to our inaugural monthly eNews.  I’m humbled and thankful to be kicking off our first edition. The Township staff and council have been hard at work compiling lots of useful and pertinent informati...

Meet Our New Township Council Members

MARSHA PETERSON

Marsha Peterson has lived her whole life in Upper Providence Township as have three generations of her family. As a new council member, she looks forward to helping develop a community environment where residents would want to raise their c...

Fall is the Time - for Laying Down on the Job!

Fall is traditionally known as the time to plant trees, bring in your sensitive plants, and winterize your lawn equipment. One of the less-known secrets to encouraging a healthy landscape and garden for a jump-start in the spring is to DO LESS now, and le...

Kudzu Alert: Kudzu Vine – The Invasive Plant that “Ate” the South

Upper Providence Township is very concerned as, once established, it grows at a rate of one foot per day with mature vines as long as 100 feet. The vine can be seen on the left side along State Road, close to the entrance to the Media Bypass. 

It&...

Cut Down English Ivy to Save Your Trees!

Now that the leaves have (mostly) fallen from the branches, you may notice how easy it is to spot English Ivy growing up the trees throughout the township. Have you spotted the shaggy green tree trunks in your yard?

English ivy is an invasive species which...

Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission celebrated Community Day!

The Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission celebrated Community Day in September, with a display that included a monarch butterfly chrysalis and a polyphemus moth cocoon. The monarch that you saw on Community Day has since hatched and is part ...

Environmental Commission Fall Tip: Leave the Leaves!

Leave the leaves does not mean ignoring them and leaving them where they fell. You can move them to places in your yard where they are out of the way, will not kill your turf, and will still help wildlife. A thin layer of leaves can actually help turf&...

Come Visit Us at Community Day!

You may have heard that the Upper Providence Environmental Commission, in conjunction with local residents and partners, have planted over 5,200 trees this year around the Township! Earlier in the year, the Commission applied for and received a g...

Free Trees Update!

The Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission received a grant from Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership this spring and is working with residents and local partners to plant over 5,000 trees in and around Upper Providence Township! Reach out to...

Free Trees!

The Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission will be distributing FREE TREES starting in April!  

On April 2nd, the Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission will be giving away tree seedlings to residents who plant the trees on...

Installation of Rain Overflow Planters

If you’ve been wondering what the heck the wooden box at the Township building was – worry no more. The Environmental Commission received a grant last year to build and install a rain overflow planter. These planters help mitigate runo...

Replanting of Riparian Buffer and Trees in Scotts Park

Recently, the UP Environmental Commission, in conjunction with the Penn State Master Watershed Stewards, re-planted a riparian buffer and planted trees in Scotts Park. Over 100 trees, staked out with deer protectors, were planted. These understory trees w...

Delaware County Fireman’s Association Honors Three Rose Tree Fire Company Members

Three members of the Rose Tree Fire Company No. 1 were awarded honors at the 116th Anniversary Banquet of the Delaware County Fireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania. 

Assistant Engineer Don Wilkins was presented with the Pio ...

October 2022 Update from Rose Tree Fire Company

Call Summary

As of October 13, the all-volunteer members of the Rose Tree Fire Company have responded to 220 calls since the start of the year, 26 of which occurred since our update in last month’s newsletter.

Safety Tip: Fire won’t wait...

How Do Volunteer Fire Companies Work?

You may be wondering “what exactly do we mean when we say RTFC’s crew is ‘all volunteer’?” Well, “all volunteer” means precisely what it sounds like: no one at RTFC, including the crews...

Toys for Tots: Please Assist in Filling our Donation Boxes

It is that time of year! The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is, through the gift of a new toy, help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America's less fortunate children.

Drop off a new unwrapped toy in the Township Buil...

The Giddy-Up 5K Run/1Mile Walk was a great event!

Following the cancellation of the Giddy-Up 5K on September 23 due to tropical storm Ophelia, the rescheduled event brought Upper Providence Township a perfect day. On Saturday, October 28th, at 9:00 AM, individuals of all ages, came together to participat...

CRC Watersheds Association Tree Planting

Today, volunteers from corporate partners of the CRC Watersheds Association planted 75 trees along an eroded streambank in Upper Providence Township's Scott Park. The primary goals of this reforestation initiative are to strengthen riparian buffers, estab...

Girl Scouts Establish Pollinator Garden

This past Saturday, Girl Scouts from Troop 53383 established the Pollinator Garden in Berman Park. It's truly inspiring to witness the next generation's profound interest and passion for our environment, and it underscores the significan...

The Ridley Creek Bridge Closure

The Ridley Creek bridge on Manchester Rd./Knowlton Rd. will be closed for 12 – 18 months due to construction beginning Monday, September 18, 2023. We will alert you when the bridge is open again.

UPT Council Attends Media Little League Parade!

In response to an invitation from the parade organizers, the members of the Upper Providence Township Council joined the Media Little League parade on Saturday and congratulated the U-12 team members for their exceptional accomplishments on behalf of the ...

Baltimore Pike Closure- 9/7/23

Baltimore Pike (leaving Media and going towards Granite Run Mall) is closed due to a broken water pipe on Valery Way. A detour is in effect leading drivers to Elwyn Road. Traffic Southbound from the Granite Run Mall to Media is not affected.

Road Improvement Updates- 8/28/23

The following important road improvements are currently in progress:

• Now through mid-September, weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: A lane closure with flagging is scheduled on Providence Road between East Bishop Road and Spring Hunt Lane in Upper Provid...

Apply to be a Student Councilperson!

The Junior Councilperson Program here at Upper Providence Township provides juniors and/or seniors who are residing in Upper Providence Township with an opportunity to get engaged in township government, participate in various meetings, and offer input fr...

2023 Township Road Program

Depending on weather conditions, repaving will start on Tuesday, August 29^th. Please follow the link HERE to the schedule. If all goes as planned, the entire Road Program is expected to be completed by September 13^th.

Like the previous year, the township&a...

Register for an eWaste Event on September 19th

Improvement around Cherry Street Park

To enhance the safety in Upper Providence Township, several improvements have been made by our Highway Department. 

Around Cherry Street Park, fresh paint was applied to:

• the word “Stop” on the intersection of Cherry Street and ...

Clothing and Electronic Recycling Pickups Available!

SEPTA Service Update

PECO Work to Begin July 14

Paving restorations in Upper Providence Township will be starting tomorrow (Friday), July 14th. PECO will start with the Deerfield, Fawn Hill areas. Resident notices are being handed out this morning.  The work will begin with base repair. When t...

Thank You Public Works Crew!

We would like to give a big shout out to our Public Works crew.  Members of the Upper Providence Township Public Works Department are still hard at work cleaning up after the storms this weekend. The 3 to 5 men crews worked tirelessly throughout ...

Council Meetings Now Available on YouTube!

Missed the Council Meeting and want to check it out later? Visit our YouTube channel and watch at your convenience! Click HERE to access.

Please Consider Donating to the Media Food Bank!

Residents are asked to bring hygiene items or non-perishable food items for the Media Food Bank. Food items may be dropped off at the Township Building prior to the event (and all year long) or brought to Community Day. Some items of special need are: hyg...

Free Trees!

The Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission will be distributing FREE TREES!  

On April 15th, the Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission will be giving away tree seedlings to residents who plant the trees on their properties...

Pet of the Month: Ally-Oop!

Ally-Oop came to us via the SPCA (now Providence Animal Center) 11 years ago. She loves her humans, walks in Rose Tree Park, and cheering on her teams (especially Penncrest Basketball). 

Pet of the Month: Meet Ozzie!

Ozzie is a 2-year-old Sheltie. He enjoys treats, belly rubs, chasing birds, and walks with his family. Unbeknownst to him, Ozzie assisted police last year during an evening walk by barking at & flushing out an individual that was attempting to steal c...

Pet of the Month: Meet Bella!

Bella is a herding dog. From our grandchildren's earliest years she has circled them to stop them from danger. Close companion to Dante, combined with Romeo- they are the Three Muskateers !

Pet of the Month: Betty!

Betty is beauty and grace. She is very social and must join all gatherings. She has big lobster whiskers, a kink at the tip of her tail, and only a couple teeth. If you pet her, she’ll lick you with thanks.

Pet of the Month: Meet Luna!

Luna is such a love!  Shes loved by so many dogs, people, and kids in the neighborhood!

She loves slow walks in the morning with her dog daddy. And loves walking (sometimes in a carrier!) adventures with her mom and friends. 

She visits Si...

Pet of the Month: Meet Myshka!

Myshka is a 4 year old Russian Blue. She is a playful and energetic cat that loves going on walks.

Pet of the Month: Meet Dodger and Franklin!

Dodger the Doodle and Franklin the Cat enjoy napping, taking siestas, and afternoon rests. Dodger also likes taking a morning walk while Franklin waits at home.

Meet the Pet of the Month: Toby!

Toby is a 12-year old Shih-Tzu who's quite musical and loves to go busking for treats, especially around Halloween.

Pet of the Month: Meet Sunny!

Here is Sunny, aka Skinny Legs. Sunny is very friendly and loves taking naps in the sun. She also sits on her chair at the dinner table every night. She thinks she's human!

Pet of the Month: Meet Beans!

Beans is an energetic dog who loves prancing around the yard. She got her name after being rescued from behind a bean canning facility. Submit your favorite pet to be featured as Upper Providence Township's "Pet of the Month". Your pet ...

Pet of the Month: Meet Anakin "The Flash" Skywalker Long

Anakin is a playful cuddly 6-month-old baby boy that loves to torture his brother and loves treats. 

Pet of the Month: Meet Ruffin Mozzarella Sticks Giunipero

Ruffin is a two-year-old Chesapeake Bay Retriever. He moved here last April. He loves to splash in Ridley Creek and is thrilled by his first experiences with playing fetch in the snow! 

Pet of the Month: Meet Shadow!

Shadow is high energy and is happiest when hanging with his human brother. He sits like a human on the couch when he is not staring out the front window! 

Pet of the Month: Meet Mario!

Mario has captivated two Upper Providence neighborhoods. He loves to visit neighbors. This 15 year old has lived his entire life in Upper Providence. He loves snuggles and purrs and likes to tease doggos. Everyone who has met him loves this big 20 pound o...

Pet of the Month: Meet Snowflake!

Snowflake is a Lionhead bunny. She is white like snow. Her owners call her Snowy With the Bow-y because she enjoys being brushed and pampered. She loves posing for pictures! She adores children!

Pet of the Month: Meet Luke and Hulk!

Both Luke and Hulk are alumni of Delco SPCA, now Providence Animal Center. Their owners lovingly refer to them as our knucklehead brothers from another mother. Pictured here, they are getting ready for a road trip.

Pet of the Month: Meet Oscar!

This is 2 year old Oscar. He is a Himalayan/Rag-doll mix. He is 50% love and 50% feistiness and his owners would not have it any other way. He enjoys bird watching, sleeping, head rubs and believes himself to be the most important person in the house (his...

Pet of the Month: Meet Bruno!

Bruno is a 11 year old lab mix that was rescued from the South 10 years ago by the McCloskey's.  He loves running in the yard with his sister Rose (also a rescue) and snuggling with his new brothers, Button and Gogurt (kitties). &nbs...

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Support the Upper Providence Township Elves!

Dear Friends,

The Holiday Season is rapidly approaching, and the Upper Providence Township Elves are beginning to gather requests from needy families throughout the Township. 

As you are all aware, the goal of the Upper Providence Township Elves is...

Police Department Body Camera Deployment

The Upper Providence Township Police Department is announcing the forthcoming deployment of body cameras, starting this Monday, October 2, 2023. The adoption of body cameras is a significant step forward in enhancing transparency, accountability, and trus...

We're Hiring Part-Time Officers!

New Police Car Update

IT’S HERE!

Upper Providence Township Police Department is happy to announce the arrival of a new 2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit patrol vehicle that replaced an aging 2014 police cruiser. The new car was completely upfitted to meet critical operationa...

Upper Providence Police Department's Officer of the Month: Christopher Naegele

Christopher Naegele began his law enforcement career in 2013 with the Upland Borough Police Department. He has been serving the residents of Upper Providence Township since 2015. His neighbor from childhood years was a police officer which began his curio...

Officer of the Month: Patrolman/CDTRT SWAT Leader Ryan Jackson!

Patrolman Jackson started volunteering at a young age with his local fire department and was involved in several major incidents that involved teamwork with the Police. Since he was young, he was fascinated with emergency services and had the opportunity ...

Upper Providence Police Department's Officer of the Month: Patrolmen Reynolds!

Patrolmen Reynolds has been proudly serving the residents of Upper Providence Township for the past 18 years, since getting hired in July 2004. Prior to joining the department, Officer Reynolds was a Class II Police Officer in North Wildwood New Jersey du...

Meet the Upper Providence Township Police Officer of the Month: George Moore!

Detective Sergeant Moore has worked for the Upper Providence Township Police Department since 2003.He was inspired to become a police officer after being involved in his hometown fire company. He wanted to continue to help a community and their residents ...

Rose Tree Media School District Partners with Police on Bus Safety Initiative

The ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT is making roads safer for students and launching a new School Bus Safety Program this back-to-school season. Children returning to school on the yellow school bus can expect a safer, smarter commute this fall, thanks to...

Upper Providence Police Department's Officer of the Month: Sergeant Larry Baker!

Sergeant Baker has served the UPT Police Department for the past 20 years. After graduating from the University Of Dayton in 1991 with a BS in Marketing, he then joined the Brookhaven Fire Company in 1992 as a first responder where he remained until joini...

Upper Providence Police Department's Officer of the Month: Greg Woodrow!

Greg Woodrow has served with the Upper Providence Police Department since 1997. He currently serves as Senior Most Patrolman and Department Lead Range Instructor and Quarter Master. He was inspired to become a police officer earlier in his career while wo...

Upper Providence Police Department's Officer of the Month: Corporal Gary Essaf!

Corporal Gary Essaf has been serving with the UPT Police Department since 1998. He has aspired to become a police officer for as early as he can remember. His grandfather was a police officer and he admired him. Corporal Essaf's favorite aspect o...

Bus Driver arrested for taking illicit photos of teenage & pre-teen girls

Police Department Promotions

Upper Providence Township Council proudly recognized the promotion of seven members of the Upper Providence Township Police Department during the regular monthly meeting held on Thursday, March 10, 2022.  

Officers Christopher Love, Eric Girill, a...

Upper Providence Township Police Department Joins Neighbors by Ring

Hello Upper Providence Township Community!  This is Chief David Montella, Sergeant Lawrence Baker & Detective/Sergeant George Moore from the Upper Providence Township Police Department.  We are excited to be joining Neighbors in our ...

UPT Elves Strike Again!

Since early November, Upper Providence Township Police (aka UPT Elves) have been making final preparations and wrapping gifts for this 2021 Holiday Season. This is the 12th year the UPT Elves have provided gifts to needy children and their families in Upp...

Join Us for a Trip to Hershey Park's CandyLane!

Welcome, Kate Stairs!

Kate assumed the vacant 2nd District position following the resignation of Tim Schuller. 

Kate has been a resident of Upper Providence since June 2006, having moved here shortly after her marriage. She serves as a Principal at a consulting enginee...

The Rose Tree Park Playground is Now Open!

A brand-new playground in Rose Tree Park opened with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, July 20. Members of Delaware County and surrounding communities, including Upper Providence Township, participated and watched the Grand Opening. “This h...

Rose Tree Park Playground to be opened on Friday, July 21!

Installation of new rubberized surfacing for the new playground was installed last week and county Public Works Director Danielle Floyd announced that the park will be opening to the public on July 21. The Rose Tree Park playground features separate play ...

Upper Providence Township Redistricting

Following the results of the 2020 Federal census, Upper Providence Township Council recognized the need for reapportionment of municipal districts to ensure equal and fair access to elected representation.  

The Township underwent a similar proces...

Upper Providence Township Sewer Authority said Goodbye to their Office Manager, Mrs. Pat Hall

After 42 years (!!), Mrs. Pat Hall retired from her work as Office Manager of the Upper Providence Township Sewer Authority. 

Pat grew up in Ewing Township, outside of Trenton, NJ, and moved to Media, Upper Providence Township in 1964. Because of ...

What NOT to Put Down the Drain

One of our major costs is the maintenance of our collection system pipes, manholes, grinder pumps and central pump stations. You can help keep these systems running smoothly by refraining from disposing certain items into the sewer system.

1st Avenue Stormwater Improvement

For those recently in the area of 1st Avenue by Ray Roche Park, you may have noticed members of the Upper Providence Township Highway Department hard at work replacing an antiquated stormwater pipe. Township staff replaced over 200-feet of an out of date ...

Tax Collector Dates and Times

• March 9, 10, 11—10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
• March 16,  ...

Glen Providence Ghosts!

Thank you to resident, Michael Smith, for submitting this spooky story about ghosts in Glen Providence Park from the Friends of Glen Providence Park website!