Radnor Township · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Radnor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Communicable Disease Monitoring and West Nile Virus
The board reviewed regional health data, noting an increase in influenza B cases in local schools while COVID-19 and RSV trends remain stable.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Ordinances
Board members discussed developing a local municipal ordinance to prevent lead poisoning, noting Radnor's older housing stock. They are partnering with student interns and water utilities to check service lines and raise public awareness.
Stryker EMS Equipment Acquisition
The township proposed purchasing nearly $844,000 in advanced EMS equipment, including monitors, automated CPR devices, stretchers, and stair chairs, using a 7-year zero-interest payment plan. Commissioners tabled the vote to examine the physical equipment firsthand.
Wayne Post Office Roof Lighting and Unpermitted Work
The post office secured conditional approval for roof floodlights, but officials flagged that the underlying roof replacement was done without proper township permits.
Senior Daily Check-In Software Service
Radnor Township is partnering with the Wayne Senior Center and ConfirmOK, LLC to offer automated daily phone check-ins for senior citizens and vulnerable residents aging in place. Half of the $650 monthly cost will be covered by the senior center, creating a safety net that alerts emergency services or staff if check-ins are missed.
Departmental Reorganization and Creation of Fire & Rescue Department
Radnor is overhauling its administrative structure by combining the Engineering and Community Development departments, moving IT under Finance, and creating a dedicated Fire & Rescue Department with an official Fire/EMS Chief.