Meet The Township Manager: Don Vymazal

Don Vymazal is no stranger to municipal government. Previously working in the Pennsylvania Senate, Don finds that local government is where a person can truly make a difference. Don is very excited to give back to the community in his new role here at Upp...

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...

Free Tree Seedlings Available

If you are part of an organization in Upper Providence (or surrounding areas) which would like free tree seedlings for your site or for your members, please reach out to Sarah on the Upper Providence Environmental Commission at shc.egan@gmail.com for more...

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...

Environmental Commission Attends Transition Town Media 6th Annual Gratitude Event

The Upper Providence Environmental Commission was pleased to be invited to and attend the Transition Town Media 6th Annual Gratitude Event on February 5, 2023, which honors and recognizes local organizations for their efforts within the community. The eve...

Free Tree Seedlings Available!

If you are part of an organization in Upper Providence (or surrounding areas) which would like free tree seedlings for your site or for your members, please reach out to Sarah on the Upper Providence Environmental Commission at shc.egan@gmail.com for more...

Upper Providence Tax Collection Agency at the Township Building 3/15-3/17

Upper Providence Tax Collection Agency will be available at the Township Building on the following dates to receive your tax payments for those residents who prefer to pay in person.March 15-17 from 10AM-2PM

Upper Providence Township Police Officer of the Month: Mike Habel!

Officer Habel has worked for the UPT Police for the past 14 years. He says being able to help his community and never having a "typicial day" is what made him want to become a police officer. Mike says that his favorite part of being a police of...

SEPTA Route 101 and 102 February and March Outage

SEPTA Route 101 and 102 March Outage:For the following weekends, beginning with the first train Saturday morning, through end of service Sunday: March 18th through 19th, and March 25th through 26th, SEPTA shuttle buses will replace all Route 101 & 102...

CRC's Annual Streams Cleanup

Register HERE

eWaste Recycling Event

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Snow Emergency Routes

When it snows, our Township Highway Department works long hours in extreme conditions to keep our township roads safe and clear for those who must travel during dangerous weather. If you live along a snow emergency route, please help those driving the tow...

Get your SEPTA Senior Key

Open Positions - Crossing Guards

Upper Providence Township is hiring Crossing Guards (full-time and part-time). See the details...

Free COVID At Home Tests

Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-?19 tests.

Sign up to get your free tests HERE

Tips for Litter Prevention

Littering can cause a variety of issues beginning with the environmental impact leading towards the disruption of a community’s good health and quality of lifestyle.  It is important to keep your local community healthy and looking its ...

PECO Project

Dear Customer:

At PECO, we are committed to providing safe and reliable energy for our customers and the communities we serve. As part of our work, we will be upgrading and installing new equipment to enhance the local electric infrastructure in Wallace To...

2023 Dog Licensing Information

Ridley Creek State Park Deer Hunts on December 1st and 8th

September Social Security Administration Newsletter

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 or brought to Community Day, September 17th. Some items of special need are: hygiene...

Nominate a Person or Business for “Resident of the Year”!

Residents are encouraged to nominate a person or business for “Resident of the Year”. The Township would like to recognize residents and businesses for their dedication and commitment to others by celebrating them at Community Day on S...

Aqua's Main Replacement Project- Feathering Lane

The week of August 1, 2022, Aqua Pennsylvania will begin the replacement of 4,933 feet of aging 6-inch water mains with new 6-and 8-inch ductile iron water mains on North Feathering Lane.

Aqua Pennsylvania's Upcoming Construction Begins July 11th

On July 11, 2022, Aqua Pennsylvania will begin the replacement of 3,657 feet of aging 8-inch water mains with new 8-inch ductile iron water mains on West Rose Tree Road between Providence Road and Hunt Club Lane, in Upper Providence Township. Read more.

Social Security Newsletter: July, 2022

The Social Security Administration publishes an informative monthly magazine, "Solutions, Strategies, Answers." See the July issue HERE

Aqua Water Main Work June 15

June 1, 2022 

Dear Customer, 

I am writing to you to provide details regarding Aqua Pennsylvania’s upcoming construction work that is scheduled in your neighborhood. Before I do, on behalf of Aqua, I want you to know that we hope...

The June Social Security Administration Office Newsletter is Here!

Solutions, Strategies, Answers:
Read the June Newsletter of the Social Security Administration Offices in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia counties

Celebrating Mr. Michael Byrne!

Upper Providence Council celebrated Mr. Michael Byrne for his many years of leadership and service as a member of the Upper Providence Township Sewer Authority Board. Mr. Byrne chaired the Authority for much of this time and was directly responsible for t...

Seeking Field Day Photos!

Click here to upload your old pictures from UPT field days and we'll feature them on our website, in the newsletter and on social media.

Questions? Email: CommunityDay@...

Volunteer for Community Day!

As we all know, September 17th will be here before you know it. With this in mind, the Countdown to Community Day has officially kicked off! While simply attending this annual celebration of the Upper Providence Township community will be incredi...

The 2022 Road Construction Season

Throughout the icy winter months, Upper Providence Township was hard at work identifying key infrastructure improvement needs and building out a detailed plan to fix them. Now, with warming spring days unfolding and summer plans before us, it is time to p...

Free Trees Still Available!

Upper Providence Township’s Tree Giveaway continues Saturday, May 14th from 12 - 2 pm at Scott Park. As you may know, some of our tree selections were backordered due to weather. Trees have now arrived, and we will be giving away the following b...

The May Social Security Administration Office Newsletter is Here!

Solutions, Strategies, Answers:
Read the May Newsletter of the Social Security Administration Offices in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia counties

Save the Date for Community Day!

Here at Upper Providence Township, we have two words for you - Community Day!  That’s right, the First Annual Upper Providence Township Community Day has been officially scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 2022!

Held right here in Rose...

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...

CRC Stream Clean-Up

For 26 years, dedicated volunteers from the Chester, Ridley, and Crum Creek Watersheds Association have celebrated the warmer weather by hosting one of the largest coordinated environmental litter removal events in the region.  On Saturday, March...

Subscribe to the NEW Monthly Digital eNews

Coming Soon - The Upper Providence Township Monthly eNews! 

Subscribe today using the form on the homepage of the website or the longer form on the Newsletter Page and have the newsletter delivered to your inbox every month! It's a great ...

Pet of the Month: Meet Bella!

Bella loves going for hikes, playing in tall meadow grasses, and snuggling. She knows many tricks and looks like a little black fox. She is ten this year, and is a rescue from Puerto Rico! 

Pet of the Month: Meet Finn!

Finn is a 5 year old good boy adopted from Providence Animal Center. He loves belly rubs, treats, and running in the leaves. 

Pet of the Month: Meet Minky and Wink!

They are purrfect, playful snugglers. They are also the most needy emotional support animals ever.  Both girls are lucky street rescues. 

Pet of the Month: Meet Maxx!

Maxx is a 10 lb. cutie who is totally chill! His favorite thing to do is to cuddle on the couch with me. He is the King of the Castle and he knows it! 

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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Officer of the Month: Corporal K. Douglas Lappin

Corporal K. Douglas Lappin was hired in Upper Providence as a part-time police officer in April 2008 and promoted to full-time a few months later. Corporal Lappin brought years of law enforcement experience to Upper Providence after serving in several pol...

Upper Providence Police Department's Officer of the Month: Patrolman Kevin Roman!

Kevin Roman has worked for the Upper Providence Police Department for the past 15 years. After college, Kevin tried working a desk job and realized it wasn't the right fit for him. That's when his friend convinced him to join the Police ...

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...

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...

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!