In an effort to cut down on the number of emails you receive I've consolidated a lot of information in this newsletter.  Please take a moment to review this important information about our neighborhood.  As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns I'd love to hear from you.  Please feel free to give me a call (610) 896-5758 or email me ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).  I hope you're having a wonderful summer. 

Lance

Have you been talking about getting in better shape this summer? 

There's still time.  Come on out and join the Penn Wynne Running Club ("PWRC").  While running in the mornings I see many of our neighbors and wonder why we're not running together...

The PWRC is a relaxed club for those who want to get in better shape and at the same time meet some neighbors. 

All levels of runners welcome.  You'll set your own pace and distance. 

The PWRC meets at the corner of Haverford and Manoa every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 6:30 AM sharp (rain or shine)!   

Come on out tomorrow morning and give it a try!

Take a moment to visit my new webpage.  Included on the new webpage is a community calendar, polling, articles about neighborhood events and much more.  Be sure to stop back periodically as content will be changed regularly. 

Please let me know if you have any ideas for the website.

This week the Township will begin improvements to the Penn Wynne Business District Parking Lot.  These improvements will include resurfacing, restriping, new signage and new landscaping.  The changes should also result in more parking in the lot.  The project should take approximately one week to complete and the lot will be closed during that time.  Alternate parking can be found on Manoa Road...north of Haverford.

Penn Wynne Park Bathroom Renovations

Last week the Board of Commissioners approved bids from contractors to renovate Penn Wynne Park's Bathrooms.  Look for the project to start soon!

While we have experienced a low number of crimes committed in the neighborhood this summer, there have been several incidents I want you to know about:

1) On Monday, a Temple University student (and football player) was jogging near the 100 block of Trent Road when he was attacked by four youths.  It is not known where the attackers are from but it seems they intended on mugging him.  The victim fought back and managed to successfully fend off his attackers.  Unfortunately, the victim did not report this attack to police until 24 hours had elapsed.  The Lower Merion Police Department has spoken with the victim and are patrolling the area.  PLEASE remember to report any suspicious activity to the police and report any crimes when they occur - regardless of how significant you perceive them to be.  Police have stepped up their patrols in the area.   

2) Several unlocked cars were entered and spare change was taken on July 2 and 3.  In addition, a van was stolen from Rolling Road.  Please remember to lock your car doors.  Failure to do so only invites opportunists looking for an unlocked door and makes our neighborhood more susceptible to crime.

3) A suspect attempted to burglarize a home on Remington and Haverford.  One of the home's occupants noticed the man and called the police who immediately responded and apprehended the intruder. 

Penn Wynn Public Safety Committee

The Penn Wynne Public Safety Committee has started meeting.  For more information (including a list of the participants) see the article on my webpage (www.lancerogers.com).  The committee will meet throughout the summer and early fall with the goal of making recommendations aimed at making our neighborhood safer which will be unveiled and implemented in October or November.  

Join your fellow Lower Merion residents in celebrating National Night Out, an event dedicated to public safety.  Tuesday, August 7, 2007 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Suburban Square.  If you've never been to this event - come on out and enjoy the rides, food and entertainment. 

Public Utilities Community Forum

Have you been having problems with PECO, Verizon or Aqua America?  Come voice your concerns at 7:00 PM on August 15, 2007 at the Township Building during the Public Utilities Community Forum.  Representatives from each of these public utilities will be on hand to hear your concerns.

I hope you found the information in this newsletter helpful.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Sincerely,