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Borough Government

Schools | Library | Houses Of Worship | Groups

The Borough of Lansdowne is located in the southeastern section of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.2 square miles in size with a population of 11,044, according to the 2000 census. The borough was incorporated in 1893 and has a mayor-council form of government. Borough Council appoints a solicitor and engineer as well as members of the Board of Health, Recreation and Park Board, Zoning Hearing Board, Library Board, Planning Commission and Tree Advisory Board. The chief administrative officer is the Borough Manager.

Borough Council consists of seven members elected for four-year overlapping terms. On the first Monday in January of each even numbered year, Borough Council conducts a reorganization meeting at which time it elects a President and Vice President. Borough Council directs the activities of the town through the appointed Borough Manager who is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the day-to-day borough administration.

In addition to the seven council members, residents elect a mayor every four years. The mayor directs the activities of the police department through the Chief of Police. The Mayor may participate in the Borough Council meetings but has no vote, except to break a tie. The mayor also has the authority to veto acts of Borough Council that are of a legislative nature but the council may override the veto with a two-thirds vote.

Schools

The School Snow Closing Number is 467.

The school number for your Pennsylvania Income Tax Form is 23965.

Two of the district's schools are located in Lansdowne. Ardmore Avenue Elementary School is located at 161 W. Ardmore Avenue, phone number (610) 623-7900. Penn Wood High School is located at 100 Green Avenue, phone number (610) 284-8080.

The community is also served by the following private and parochial schools:

St. Philomena — a Catholic elementary school providing education for students in grades K-8. Located at Baltimore Pike and Highland Avenue. Phone number (610) 259-6817.

Lansdowne Friends School — a private school for grades K-6. Located at Lansdowne and Stewart Avenues. Phone number (610) 623-2548.

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Library

The Lansdowne Public Library is located at 55 S. Landsowne Avenue. Phone number (610) 623-0239. Library Director is Adeline Cianella, Librarian is Amy Gillespie.

Click here to visit their listing in the delcolibraries database.

Hours:

Monday - Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	1pm - 4pm

The Library was organized on November 28, 1898 by a group of interested citizens working with members of the Lansdowne School Board.

Its formal opening on June 3, 1899, was in a room of the Highland Avenue School located where the firehouse now stands. The collection grew from 1,345 books to 3, 190 by October 3, 1905, when it moved into a renovated baker's shop on the corner of the school's grounds.

On March 13, 1929, the Borough of Landsowne assumed all responsibility for maintaining the library, supported by a tax levy of 1/2 mill. Under a contract between the Library Board and Borough Council, the separate levy of 1/2 mill was eliminated in favor of operating the library on an appropriation from the Borough Council determined annually according to the estimated needs. This agreement was reaffirmed on October 20, 1970.

In November 1978, Ordinance #973 was passed by the voters authorizing the Borough to create a library fund up to 3 mills so that "it may continue its current level of support to the Landsowne Library."

The Friends of the Lansdowne Public Library was formed in October 1970 to "encourage, develop and promote community awareness of the services of and opportunities for improvements of the Lansowne Public Library."

The Library has been at is present location since June 19, 1982.

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Houses of Worship

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Community Groups

American Legion Post 65

Lansdowne Pa. 19050

Starting in September, Meets the Third Tuesday of every month from September to May at Borough Hall 12 E. Baltimore Ave. 7:30 pm.

For more information contact Post Commander
Michael J. Shiels, 610-355-0351

Animal Friends of Lansdowne

Animal Friends of Lansdowne is passionate about animals and animal issues. It is concerned with responsible management of domestic and feral animals, and about making Lansdowne a safe haven for people and animals to live in harmony. Click here for more info.
For more information call (484) 461-9601
or email animalfriends19050@comcast.net

Coalition for Peace Action

The Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) is a grassroots citizens organization which brings together people of all ages, backgrounds, professions, and political persuasions in support of three goals: global abolition of nuclear weapons, a peace economy, and a halt to weapons trafficking at home and abroad. Click here for more info.

Bring Home The Guard

This campaign is part of an effort endorsed by United for Peace & Justice to organize state-by-state across the country to return the guard to Pennsylvania where they are needed and ultimately bring home all the troops and end the war. Click here for more info.

Lansdowne Boy Scout Troops

Boy Scout Troop #333

Meets Mondays at St. Philomena's Lower School at 7:30 pm.
Contact: Scout Master Bernie Donnelly (610) 623-7294.

Boy Scout Troop #63

Meets Mondays at Lansdowne Presbyterian Church at 7:30 pm.
Contact: Scout Master Van Bond (610) 623-6936.
How to become a Scout: (click here)

Cub Pack # 66

Meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne, at the intersection of Lansdowne and Greenwood Aves. in Lansdowne.

Wolves & Bears meet 7:00 pm, every Friday.

Webelos meet 6:00 pm every Saturday.

Contacts:
Andy Farquhar, Committee Chair
610-626-7086, pongo19050@yahoo.com
Jack Humes, Cubmaster
610-626-8556, johnhumes@hotmail.com
Chaz McCabe, Webmaster(?)
610-259-1722, mccachar@consultingprof.com
Cub Pack #66 Website: (click here)

Lansdowne Girl Scout Troops

Brownie Troop 9 - (ages 5-8 or 1st thru 3rd grade)

SuperTroop 2003, 2004, 2005
Leader: Beverly Ruda
Co-Leaders: Kathy Ruda, Pamela DeLuca
Meets: Wednesdays, at a local Church. from 3:30-5:30
Email: rudas76@comcast.net

MULTI-LEVEL (Junior, Cadette & Senior)

Troop #440 - (ages 9 - 18 or grade 1st thru 12th)

SuperTroop 2004, 2005, 2006
Co-Leaders: Jackie Jozwiak, Mike Jozwiak, Sheila Peascheck
Meets: Fridays, at a local Church. from 3:15 - 5:30
Email: jozwiak@comcast.net
Or visit them on the web: websites.scoutville.com/troop440

Troop #466 - Brownies (5-8 years old or 1st-3rd grade)

Leader: Tish McMillan
Co-Leader: Glenda Henderson
Meets at Lansdowne Library the first & third Friday of the month from 6 - 7:30.
Troop 466 can be emailed at tishyoma75@comcast.net

Troop #516 - Daisy & Brownies (ages 5-8 or K thru 3rd grade)

Leader: Shelly Hoyt-Zollo
Co-Leader: Kathleen Ruda
Meets at a local church from 6-7 p.m. Friday evenings
Contact Shelly at rlshoyt@yahoo.com for more information.

Troop #539 - 11-17/Cadettes/Seniors (ages 11 thru 18 or 6th thru 12th grade)

Leader: Nancy Powell-Connelly
Meets at the Garden Church every Wednesday from 7-8:30 pm.
Nancy can be reached at npalcon@hotmail.com

Troop #953 - Juniors (ages 9-12 or 4th thru 6th grade)

Leaders: Cori Kotopolous & Gina Goodwin
Meets at a local church from 3:30-5:30 every Wednesday
Troop 953 can be emailed at: spiritsent@aol.com

Troop #413 - Juniors (ages 9-12 or 4th thru 6th grade)

Leaders: Pam Deluca
Co-Leaders: Paul Ruda
Meets at a local church from 6:00-7:30 pm every Friday
Troop 413 can be emailed at: pjserene@rcn.com

Friends of the Lansdowne Public Library

Supporting our local library through fundraising and events.
Annual membership is a $25 per household or $15 per individual donation.
Meetings: 4th Mondays, 7pm in the library. All are welcome.
To contribute to FLPL, or for more information: Helen Bowes (610) 284-1433

Click HERE to see their web page.

Friendship Circle Senior Center

1515 Lansdowne Avenue
Darby, PA 19023
Contact: Dixie Teaford (610) 237-6222
The Friendship Circle Senior Center is an invaluable asset to the region's seniors. It provides nutrition programs (including Meals on Wheels), health education and recreational & social programs, as well as in-home support services. There is a high demand for volunteers who enable this group to provide all its wonderful services. Please call to find out how you can improve the quality of life for a senior in need.

Garden Guerillas

A volunteer group that maintains borough sites including Sycamore Park, Lansdowne Train Station and the borough war monuments.
Contact: Joe Daniels (610) 284-5399

Gays, Lesbians and Friends of Lansdowne Social Group

for more information contact glf_of_lansdowne@juno.com
web: www.glfoflansdowne.com

Greater Lansdowne Civic Association

Lansdowne Allied Youth Council

A philanthropic organization for over sixty years, the LAYC recognizes Lansdowne youth for dedication and service to the community and provides grant money to help youth of Lansdowne with worthwhile cultural, social, and athletic activities.
Contact Director Al Them, 610-626-0501
or Director Jim Gardner, 610-626-8158.

Lansdowne Boys' & Girls' Club

contact: lbgc@comcast.net

Lansdowne Democratic Committee

P.O. Box 1136
Lansdowne, PA 19050
Contact: Tony Campazano (610) 952-7652

Lansdowne Republican Committee

P.O. Box 717
Lansdowne, PA 19050-0717
Contact: Mark DuFrayne, Chairman 610-623-8077

Lansdowne Union Athletic Association

For 99 years the Lansdowne Union Athletic Association has planned, organized, financed and run the Fourth of July Festivities in the Borough. While their number one public function is the Fourth of July events, they also exist as a social and civic organization with regular monthly meetings that feature informative speakers of local interest.

If you are interested in joining the Union AA or would like to volunteer with help on the Fourth you can contact President Charles P. Bowes at 610-284-1433 or Vice President Anthony Campuzano at 610-259-0543

Meals On Wheels

The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is the oldest and largest organization in the United States representing those who provide meal services to the elderly. The Association provides education, training, and development opportunities, enabling its members to provide quality nutrition services and programs to the elderly.

MOWAA's mission is to work toward the social, physical, nutritional and economic betterment of vulnerable Americans. The guiding principle is to help those who are elderly, homebound, disabled, frail or at risk. MOWAA never loses sight of those whom they seek to serve. Nearly 900 meal programs in communities throughout the United States are members of MOWAA. These programs rely on more than 300,000 volunteers to help prepare, serve, or deliver the more than 1 million meals each day that the elderly nutrition programs provide. Volunteers are needed for Meals on Wheels.

Contact Dixi Teaford 610-237-6222 ext. 26

National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

(Lansdowne Chapter)
Contact person:
Nancy Jane van Krieken
42 Windermere Avenue Lansdowne, PA 19050-1812
DAR website: click HERE