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TOWNSHIP DIRECTORY Newtown Administration Bldg. Township Directory.................................4 209 Meetings Schedule Bishop Hollow Road CONTENTS:

Marple/Newtown School Highlights .6-10 Parenting Your Teen..............................12 Voting Topics .........................................14 Tree Care................................................18 Environmentally Responsible..............20 Exploring Solar Options .......................22 Health & Wellness .................................24

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Newtown Township Library

Willows Park Preserve..........................28 Paxon Hollow Celebrates 100 Years....30 This publication is an effort to keep the community informed with what is actually happening in your area. For future editions, I welcome your thoughts on topics that affect the community. I'd be happy to publish your opinions on any relevant topics. Do you have an event that you'd like to publicize? Let me know, and I'll do my best to incorporate your event into the newsletter. This is your community. This is your home. Use this publication to share your thoughts and ideas with your neighbors. Are you ready to get involved in your community?

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Board of Supervisors:...........................second & fourth Monday at 7 p.m. Environmental Advisory Committee: ...................third Thursday at 5 p.m. Finance Committee: .........................................third Wednesday at 8 a.m. Library Board: .......................................................third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Municipal Authority: ..............................................third Monday at 7 p.m. Parks & Recreation:...............................................first Thursday at 7 p.m. Planning Commission:.......................................fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. Shade Tree Commission:...................................fourth Thursday at 5 p.m. Trails & Greenways:.........................................first Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Zoning Hearing Board:........................................third Thursday at 7 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission:...............second Tuesday at 5 :30 p.m.

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VOTING TOPICS FREEDOM OF THE PRESS national security purposes, criminalized free speech and opinion while the U.S. was at war. Both were repealed within five years, but national security remained a concern with extensive media coverage of politics. A well-known Supreme Court ruling concerned the so-called “Pentagon Papers”. In 1971, both the New York Times and the Washington Post had accessed classified information about the country's involvement in the Vietnam War. The court ruled in favor of the press, stating that it would be a violation of the First Amendment to prohibit the publication of these documents.

“Weaponization” is a popular word in today's world. It often describes the way in which laws and regulations can be used to attack rights and freedoms through governmental power, intimidation, and/or judicial action. Whether it is used for revenge, for distraction, or security, many are concerned. As we celebrate America 250, our forefathers were keenly aware of potential threats to individuals, groups, and institutions to become silenced, punished, or restricted. Thus, the First Amendment to the Constitution was their initial priority when they drafted the Bill of Rights.

Over time, the Supreme Court has ruled to limit freedom of the press. As early as 1812, in the case United States v. Hudson & Goodwin (1812) and again in 1964 with New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, the Supreme Court affirmed the ability of the government to prosecute libel, or the defamation of a person or company by publishing a knowingly false statement.

• Use the Sunshine Law to advocate for accountability and openness in municipal, county, state, and federal government. • Learn about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and submit a request if appropriate.

In 1786, Thomas Jefferson noted, “Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.”

This right, however, is a double-edged sword. Social change, such as that embodied in the civil rights and suffrage movements, have wielded this liberty as a weapon in fights for respect, power, and the further expansion of the Constitution. What can we learn from history? In 1798, just five years after the adoption of the Bill of Rights, the Sedition Act was passed during the presidency of John Adams. This law allowed for the journalists to be punished who criticized the acts of the government which at this time was engaged in an undeclared war with France. During the Act's three-year lifespan, more than fifteen journalists, including Benjamin Franklin's grandson, were fined or arrested. While only a few individuals were punished, many newspapers softened their dissent. The then- opposition Democrat-Republican Party was silenced as the Federalists described the opposing perspective as “misinformation.”

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• Support local newspapers, journalists, and public broadcasting outlets.

• Promote strong legislation for “Shield Laws” to protect journalists and their sources of information.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

In the past 200 years, debate over the freedom of the press has continued. In 1917, the Espionage Act was passed by Congress, followed a year later by a new Sedition Act. These acts, designed for

defamation and national security issues, freedom of the press is not guaranteed. However, its ultimate goal — to seek the truth and shine a light on the goings-on in government — is vital to our democracy. We cannot afford to take the freedoms provided by the First Amendment for granted, nor should we allow our government to erode them. The League of Women Voters declared a Constitutional Crisis in April of 2025 and currently promotes actions to help you make a difference:

With the advent of social media and the isolation created by COVID-19, polarization has become more prevalent and misinformation more commonplace. Policies and directives are increasingly playing a role in placing guardrails around press freedom. For example, to combat earlier pressure placed on social media by the Biden administration to prevent the spread of disinformation regarding COVID19, Executive Order 14149, signed by President Trump on the first day of his second term, was called “Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship.” On the other hand, the White House currently determines which reporters can and cannot attend certain events. This, in turn, creates conditions for unequal coverage of political affairs by diverse media outlets where evaluating sources and journalistic ethics are vital.

Some two centuries later, the renowned and trusted journalist Walter Cronkite (19162009) said, “Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy; it is democracy.”

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TREE CARE SO YOU JUST PLANTED A TREE…. NOW WHAT? A newly planted sapling is not yet the sturdy, self-sufficient tree it will one day become. In its first one to three years, it is vulnerable—its root system is small, its bark is thin, and it has not yet learned to find water on its own. With a little attention during this critical period, however, you can help it establish itself as a lasting part of your home and our local ecosystem. The effort you put in now pays dividends for decades. 1. Staking — Support When Needed Staking is often done when it is not needed and for too long. Research from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) consistently shows that trees allowed to move slightly in the wind develop stronger trunk wood and root systems than rigidly staked trees. Stake only if the tree cannot stand upright on its own or if the root ball rocks in the soil.

circumference — a process called girdling — will die. There are two separate approaches to these problems; both are often used at the same time. To protect from browsing, use a wire cage made from welded wire fencing set off the trunk, forming a ring 2-3 feet in diameter around the tree. The cage should be at least 4-5 feet tall, as deer can reach higher than most people expect. This keeps deer from accessing foliage and branch tips entirely. To protect from antler, or buck rub, which occurs mainly from September through December during rut season, use a closefitting rigid spiral plastic tree guard or a short cylinder of ¼-inch hardware cloth placed directly around the trunk to protect the bark surface itself.

If staking is needed, use two stakes placed outside the root ball, connected to the trunk with a loose, flexible tie. Position ties at the lowest point on the trunk that keeps the tree upright. Remove all stakes and ties at 12 months. Ties left too long girdle the bark, cutting off the flow of water and nutrients, and can kill an otherwise healthy tree.

Check and adjust both each spring as the tree grows. Chemical deer repellents can supplement these physical barriers but must be reapplied frequently after rain and are not reliable as a stand-alone strategy.

3. Deer Protection — A Real Threat in Marple Township White-tailed deer are abundant in Delaware County and cause significant damage to young trees in two ways: browsing (eating leaves and twigs) and antler rubbing, which strips bark in the fall and winter. A tree stripped of bark around its entire 18 NEWTOWN NEWS · SUMMER 2026

Reference: Penn State Extension Soil Testing Lab: soiltest.psu.edu

4. Rabbits and Voles Protection — Small Animals, Real Damage Rabbits gnaw bark at the base of young trees, especially in winter when other food is scarce. A simple hardware cloth cylinder (the same material you use for deer to prevent rubbing) placed around the trunk and anchored loosely in the soil will stop rabbits effectively. Remove it in the spring to prevent it from constricting growth and store it for reuse.

Reference: Penn State Extension, "Mulching Landscape Trees" (available at extension.psu.edu)

Reference: U.S. Forest Service, “How to Plant and Care for Your Tree”

If you aren't sure about your soil, you can have your soil tested before adding any fertilizer (Penn State Extension offers lowcost soil testing kits). After the first two to three years, a well-mulched tree in reasonable soil typically needs little or no supplemental fertilization.

Keep mulch 3-inches away from the trunk. The "mulch volcano" piled against the bark is one of the most common tree-care mistakes. It holds moisture against the bark, promotes rot, and invites rodents that gnaw the trunk.

Refresh the layer each spring and let leaf litter accumulate naturally in the fall rather than bagging it; decomposing leaves return nutrients to the soil and shelter beneficial insects.

General guideline: Apply approximately 10 gallons of water per inch of trunk diameter, once or twice per week during dry periods (less than 1 inch of rainfall per week). A slow drip from a garden hose laid at the base for 30-45 minutes is more effective than a quick spray. Reduce watering in fall to help the tree harden off for winter. Overwatering is as harmful as underwatering — waterlogged soil suffocates roots.

6. Fertilizing — Less May Be More Healthy, organically active soil — supported by mulch and leaf litter — generally provides adequate nutrition for newly planted trees. Fertilizing too aggressively in the first year can actually stimulate lush top growth before the root system is large enough to support it, making the tree more vulnerable to stress.

2. Mulch — The Rule of 3's A 3-inch deep layer of organic mulch (wood chips, shredded bark, or leaf litter) spread in a wide ring around the tree is one of the most important steps to helping a new tree get established. Mulch moderates soil temperature, retains moisture, suppresses weeds, and feeds soil organisms as it decomposes.

Extend the mulch ring outside the stakes at least a 3-feet diameter circle to reduce grass/weed competition and remind weed whackers not to get too close. Mechanical contact from trimmers is a leading cause of tree death in residential landscapes.

5. Watering — Deep and Regular Newly planted trees need supplemental water for at least the first two growing seasons — longer for larger trees. The goal is to water deeply and infrequently rather than lightly and often. Deep watering encourages roots to grow downward and outward; shallow, frequent watering keeps roots near the surface where they are vulnerable to drought and temperature extremes.

Voles are a separate and often overlooked threat. These small mouse-like rodents tunnel just below the soil surface and gnaw bark at and below the ground line frequently under the cover of mulch or snow, where the damage goes unnoticed until spring. To stop voles, the same ¼-inch hardware cloth cylinder must be buried 2-3 inches below the soil surface and kept slightly away from the trunk.

A Final Word on Patience Most newly planted trees spend their first year or two putting energy into root establishment rather than visible aboveground growth. This is normal and healthy. If your tree leafs out, holds its leaves through summer, and shows no signs of disease or pest damage, it is doing what it should. With good soil contact, consistent water, protective mulch, and protection from browsing animals, the odds are strongly in the tree's favor, and we will all benefit from the tree as it grows! Resources: • Penn State Extension: extension.psu.edu • International Society of Arboriculture: treesaregood.org • Delaware County Conservation District: delcocd.org • U.S. Forest Service Urban Forest Research: fs.usda.gov/urban

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Excessive Heat Warnings

Each National Weather Service Forecast Office issues some or all of the following heat-related products as conditions warrant. NWS local offices often collaborate with local partners to determine when an alert should be issued for a local area. For instance, residents of Florida are much more prepared for 90°F+ weather than residents in Alaska. Excessive Heat Warning Take Action! An Excessive Heat Warning is issued within 12 hours of the onset of extremely dangerous heat conditions. The general rule of thumb for this Warning is when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 105° or higher for at least 2 days and night time air temperatures will not drop below 75°; however, these criteria vary across the country, especially for areas not used to extreme heat conditions. If you don't take precautions immediately when conditions are extreme, you may become seriously ill or even die. Excessive Heat Watches Be Prepared! Heat watches are issued when conditions are favorable for an excessive heat event in the next 24 to 72 hours. A Watch is used when the risk of a heat wave has increased but its occurrence and timing is still uncertain.

A Heat Advisory is issued within 12 hours of the onset of extremely dangerous heat conditions. The general rule of thumb for this Advisory is when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 100° or higher for at least 2 days, and night time air temperatures will not drop below 75°; however, these criteria vary across the country, especially for areas that are not used to dangerous heat conditions. Take precautions to avoid heat illness. If you don't take precautions, you may become seriously ill or even die.

Excessive Heat Outlooks are issued when the potential exists for an excessive heat event in the next 3-7 days. An Outlook provides information to those who need considerable lead-time to prepare for the event.

As an example, if the air temperature is 96°F and the relative humidity is 65%, the heat index--how hot it feels--is 121°F. The red area without numbers indicates extreme danger. The National Weather Service will initiate alert procedures when the Heat Index is expected to exceed 105°-110°F (depending on local climate) for at least 2 consecutive days. NWS also offers a Heat Index chart for area with high heat but low relative humidity. Since heat index values were devised for shady, light wind conditions, exposure to full sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15°F. Also, strong winds, particularly with very hot, dry air, can be extremely hazardous.

Understanding the Heat Index The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature. To find the Heat Index temperature, look at the Heat Index Chart.

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U NDERSTANDING HEAT EXHAUSTION & HEAT STROKE First Aid: During extremely hot and humid weather, For more information on all these topics, • Move person to a cooler environment • Lay person down and loosen clothing • Apply cool, wet cloths to as much of the body as possible • Fan or move victim to air conditioned room • Offer sips of water • If person vomits more than once, seek immediate medical attention.

your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, body temperature rises and you or someone you care about may experience a heat-related illness. It is important to know the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides a list of warning signs and symptoms of heat illness, and recommended first aid steps. Some of these symptoms and steps are listed below.

Heat Stroke

Symptoms: • Altered mental state • One or more of the following symptons: throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, shallow breathing Body temperature above 103°F Hot, red, dry or moist skin Rapid and strong pulse Faints, loses consciousness

Heat Cramps

Heat cramps may be the first sign of heatrelated illness, and may lead to heat exhaustion or stroke. Symptoms: Painful muscle cramps and spasms usually in legs and abdomen - Heavy sweating First Aid: Apply firm pressure on cramping muscles or gently massage to relieve spasm. Give sips of water unless the person complains of nausea, then stop giving water

Heat Exhaustion

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First Aid: Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency. Call 911 or get the victim to a hospital immediately. Delay can be fatal. Move the victim to a cooler, preferably airconditioned, environment.

see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site: www.cdc.gov/disasters/ extremeheat/warning.html

HEAT OR EXHAUSTION

Throbbing headache

Faint or dizzy Excessive sweating

No sweating

Cool, pale, clammy skin

Nausea or vomiting

HEAT STROKE

Body temperature above 103° Red, hot, dry skin

Nausea or vomiting

Rapid, weak pulse

Rapid, strong pulse

Muscle cramps

May lose consciousness

Reduce body temperature with cool cloths or bath.

Get to a cooler, air conditioned place

Use fan if heat index temperatures are below the high 90s. A fan can make you hotter at higher temperatures. Do NOT give fluids.

Drink water if fully conscious Take a cool shower or use cold compresses

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Sports Legends Museum Honors Joey Crawford been able to survive over 50 years of marriage together and she replied with an answer full of the wit we've come to expect from Joe himself. "[Mary told me that] after the season was over, [she and Joe] would go to a restaurant on Tuesday night and Friday night and have a romantic dinner," Donato said. "'Yes, Joe went on Tuesday and I went on Friday.'” Joey Crawford has traveled to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's museum before as a visitor, but this summer he will leave as a member, joining seven other individuals in the Class of 2026. "For decades, Joe has stood at the center of sports' biggest moments. He brought something every game needed: fairness, consistency, professionalism, and courage," Donato said. "[Joey Crawford] made Delaware County proud.” This summer, this birthplace of basketball will honor one of Delaware County's own. On August 15th, Havertown native Joey Crawford will become the nineteenth referee inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. "It's not too often you get the opportunity to introduce someone whose accomplishments at work are such that he'll be recognized as one of the greatest referees of all-time," said former NBA referee Steve Javie, who introduced Crawford at a June luncheon in Radnor. "In my unbiased opinion, he's not one of the greatest referees of all time, he's the greatest referee that ever put a shirt on and blew a whistle on a basketball court and, believe me, it's the truth because I've worked with the guy and I've seen the others. He's the best ever.” Numbers are often a key component to candidacy bids for any Hall of Fame. Joey Crawford's 39-year career spanned 2,561 games, a resume that includes 374 playoff contests and 50 NBA Finals games. Javie refereed over 1,000 games in the NBA himself and believes that box scores alone don't begin to tell the story about Crawford as a person. According to Javie, even though Joe has always defined himself as a referee, he's actually defined by a different set of numbers: 54, 3, and 10.

Located inside the Radnor Township Municipal building, the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum houses multiple galleries devoted to well-known stars from numerous sports. Some of Crawford's memorabilia is housed on-site as part of what Museum Curator Jim Vankoski calls the "eclectic gallery." Vankoski welcomed a few of those personalities on June 6th as part of its Steve Berman Speaker Series, featuring Keynote Speaker Joey Crawford. "I don't know where else to go other than complete thanks of being a CYO referee and going to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame," he said. Crawford still remembers his first weekend "working 13 games in little tiny gyms" in the greater Philadelphia area as an 18-year-old.

Main Line Network is a cable television station available on channel 21 in Radnor Township and Verizon 34 and Comcast 99 in Lower Merion. You can find the full June 6th Joey Crawford video on our YouTube page: youtube.com/c/MLTVMainLineNetwork. The Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum itself is located at 301 Iven Avenue in Wayne. Museum hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm and Saturday and Sunday tours are available by appointment.

Bob Donato, a Delaware County Athletics Hall of Fame member, closed the afternoon by harkening back to Javie's earlier words regarding Crawford the person and his commitment to family. Donato recalled asking Joe's wife Mary about how they've

"Fifty four years married to his childhood sweetheart, three children, and ten grandchildren, that's his legacy," Javie said. "That's the man Joe Crawford." And that doesn't even include the countless number of people and organizations that Crawford has helped along the way without asking for anything in return. "Joe's always famous for 'what do you need, what do you got, do you need something?' He said it as a joke, but he always meant it.” 26 NEWTOWN NEWS · SUMMER 2026

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Where Community Meets Connection: Building a Space for Both at the Willows Mansion

This spring, Radnor Middle School hosted its 3rd annual Spring Concert in the Willows Mansion courtyard. This yearly event is always a pleasure to attend, and one that signals an exciting beginning to the summer season of events at the Willows Mansion. Just in front of the Mansion's picturesque rear facade and facing the restored fountain wall, rows of parents, family members, and friends gather to support our talented Radnor School District students. The trees surrounding the Willows Park's Skunk Hollow Trail are lush and green again. The weather is warm, and the Mansion's balcony doors are open, letting music and laughter from the guests and performers below fill the historic Willows Mansion with the sounds of a shared experience and a sense of community. For many of these guests, this was not their first time at the Willows Mansion — the grand historic house situated at the top of the hill in Radnor Township's idyllic Willows Park. Many of them have fond memories of their high school prom, their wedding, or some other celebration within these walls, often from long before the Mansion was shuttered due to the high cost of maintaining the century-old building. Others have more recent memories from programs that have taken place since the Mansion reopened in 2019 under the nonprofit Willows Park Preserve. Each year that the Willows Park Preserve has the opportunity to host these students brings an exciting reminder of how the Willows Mansion can foster connection. This spring season in particular has been ripe with community-building events like this one and more.

Beginning in February and continuing throughout the spring and summer, the Willows Park Preserve is also excited to host a brandnew wellness speaker series offered in partnership with mental health nonprofit Root to Branch. This ongoing monthly series hosts supportive discussions with qualified speakers on a variety of topics, from mental health and stress, to addiction, family struggles, and more. The Willows Park Preserve has been overjoyed to see both new and old faces gather monthly in the Mansion's solarium to learn, grow, and build community connections in a safe and beautiful setting.

Between student concerts, classes, thoughtful discussions, old events and new favorites, the Willows Mansion has been bustling so far in 2026. Though the Willows Park Preserve continues to honor the Mansion's place as a longstanding and historical family home, we are even more excited to see it reborn as a space for wellness, relaxation, culture, and connection.

For instance, just a few weeks before the Middle School concert, the Willows Park Preserve completed its 5th annual Wellness Week, offering 18 free wellness classes to members of the community aimed at strengthening mental, physical, and emotional health, for all ages and abilities. This included a health fair with more than twenty informative vendors and local resources and the annual Wellness Lunch which enabled community members near and far to gather for a healthy lunch and learn about self-care and personal wellness from this year's guest speaker. During this week of activities, there were countless moments of meaningful connection, networking, and community building. Wellness Week is one of the most unique events that we offer here at the Willows Mansion, and it is hard to imagine a more thoughtful use of the space than as a place where the community can gather to move, talk, connect, and learn from one another. 28 NEWTOWN NEWS · SUMMER 2026

Whether the Willows Park Preserve is welcoming families for a holiday craft market, a business looking to host its annual retreat, a tai chi class instructor, a community book club, or our friends from the local Radnor Middle School orchestra, the If you would like to host your next event Willows Mansion is your at the WPP, register for a program, learn space; a community space. about volunteer opportunities, provide financial support, or simply want to learn As it moves into the more about the WPP, please visit our summer 2026 season, the website: www.willowsparkpreserve.org Willows Park Preserve or email us at: looks forward to info@willowsparkpreserve.org welcoming new faces and discovering innovative ways to keep this treasured space alive for lifelonglearning, health and wellness, arts, culture, and collaboration.

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Paxon Hollow Country Club Celebrates 100 Years as an area Treasure this year. Marple Township is proud to recognize a very special milestone in our community: the 100th anniversary of Paxon Hollow Country Club. For a century, Paxon Hollow has been more than a golf course. It has been a gathering place, a source of community pride, a preserved open space, and one of the Township's most recognizable landmarks. The history of Paxon Hollow dates back to the fall of 1926, when the original Paxon Hollow Country Club was formed. The first nine holes opened for play the following summer, and the back nine was completed soon after. The course was designed with the help of Francis Warner, then secretary of the Golf Association of Philadelphia, and built by J. Franklin Meehan, who had experience working on several respected courses in the Philadelphia region. One interesting piece of local history is that the name “Paxon Hollow” was selected over “Trout Run,” a name suggested because of the stream that runs through the property. According to the club's history, “Paxon Hollow” won by just one vote. One hundred years later, it is hard to imagine the course being known by any other name. Through the years, Paxon Hollow has seen several chapters in its history. It began as a private club, later operated under different ownership, and eventually became a public golf course. In 1967, Marple Township purchased the property, preserving it for public use and ensuring that this beautiful and historic course would remain an important part of the community. That decision has benefited generations of Township residents.

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Paxon Hollow has also played a meaningful role in the broader golf history of the Philadelphia area. The course hosted the 1932 Philadelphia Open and has been the site of many professional and amateur tournaments. Notable golfers including Walter Hagen, Art Wall, and Ed Dudley have been associated with the course's long history. These connections remind us that Paxon Hollow is not only a local treasure, but also part of the rich golf tradition of southeastern Pennsylvania. For local residents, however, Paxon Hollow's importance goes far beyond scorecards and tournaments. The course represents open space, recreation, and community identity. Its fairways and landscape provide a scenic and welcoming setting in the heart of the Marple Township. For many residents, Paxon Hollow is a familiar place tied to family outings, golf leagues, special events, summer afternoons, and memories shared across generations. As a publicly accessible course, Paxon Hollow has helped make the game of golf available to residents and visitors in a way that many private clubs cannot. It offers a place for experienced golfers, beginners, seniors, young players, families, and friends to enjoy the outdoors together. That accessibility is one of the reasons Paxon Hollow continues to hold such an important place in the life of the Township. The preservation of Paxon Hollow also reflects the value Marple Township places on recreation and community assets. In an area where open space is increasingly important, the continued public ownership of Paxon Hollow helps maintain a balance between development, recreation, and quality of

life. It stands as a reminder that thoughtful decisions made decades ago can continue to serve residents well into the future. As Paxon Hollow Country Club celebrates 100 years, Marple Township extends appreciation to all those who have contributed to its success over the decades, including Township officials, employees, golf professionals, course staff, patrons, and residents who have supported and enjoyed the course. Their care and commitment have helped Paxon Hollow remain a place of pride for the entire community. Congratulations to Paxon Hollow Country Club on 100 years of history, tradition, and service to Marple Township. We look forward to many more years of recreation, friendship, and community memories at one of our Township's most cherished landmarks.

Lawrence Gentile Marple Township Manager

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