Whether you’ve lived in Bala Cynwyd a few months or several decades, you’ve no doubt noticed that apartment buildings have gone up, retail outlets have been added, and roads, trails and amenities have been updated. Some of the projects are welcomed by residents while others cause worry. To help you understand what is in the pipeline, we offer the following brief overview, with links for more information

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On Sunday, March 26th, 2023, our beloved and esteemed former President, Gerald A. “Jerry” Francis, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years Denise ne Hanouille and his three daughters, Suzanne (Vick Aita) of Ardmore, Angela of Abiquiu, N. M., and Sarah (Geoffrey Forney) of Mt. Airy, and many nieces and nephews.

Jerry’s service is planned for Saturday, April 1, 2023, at St. Matthias Catholic Church. Visitation will be hosted from 9-11 am, followed by a Memorial Mass from 11-12 pm. Interment will follow immediately at Laurel Hill West.

Details are available at this link and will be updated as they become more clear. The funeral will also be live-streamed from the St. Matthias website.

If you’ve noticed growing gaps appearing between bricks or stonework, the repair process is not as daunting as it may seem. This workshop will help homeowners to understand the varied components of traditional mortars and demonstrate color matching, mortar mixes and re-pointing techniques.

Location: Narberth Borough Hall (2nd Floor), 100 Conway Avenue
Street parking is available on Haverford Avenue and in the lot just beyond Borough Hall.

Sponsored by the Lower Merion Conservancy, Narberth Borough Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB), and Lower Merion Township HARB and Historical Commission (HC