Folcroft Borough is updating its Comprehensive Plan and Council is seeking a total of three volunteers to serve on a Comprehensive Plan Committee to help plan a future vision for the Borough and guide the Plan development process. The Comprehensive Plan will become a roadmap for the Borough as it moves forward.

Folcroft Borough offices will close at noon on Thursday, March 28 and will be closed all day on Friday, March 29 in observance of Good Friday. The borough will reopen for business on Monday, April 1. Trash and recycling collection will take place as normally scheduled.

MOVED FROM 3/23 DUE TO WEATHER. All are welcome to participate in Folcroft’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, taking place in Montgomery Park at noon on Saturday, March 30.

Thanks to a generous donation, we have a lot of brand new beautiful dresses to give away. Dresses are first come first serve. One dress per student; Must be a resident of Southeast Delco School District in 8th through 12th grades. Please bring Student ID.

Presented by Providence Animal Center
at Folcroft Borough Hall Gym 11 am-1 pm

Please book by appointment at ProvidenceAC.org/Vaccineclinics

Registration Deadline March 16.

Folcroft Boys & Girls Club is accepting registrations for youths 5-12 to play Flag Football this spring, as well as for Baseball (boys ages 7-10) and T-Ball (co-ed ages 4-6). For additional information please email folcroftbgclub@gmail.com

For more information about any Library programs or events, please call 610-586-1690.

March 2: Dr. Seuss Birthday Party with Green Eggs & Ham
March 13: Spring Children's Craft: Plant a Seed
March 14: St. Patrick's Day Read Aloud and Craft
March 16: Free Yoga!
March 20: Easter Read Aloud and Craft
March 21: Story Time with Sister Bear

Thursday, March 21, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Assistance given to: Low and moderate income residents of Chester and Delaware Counties (Eligibility requirements: Client incomes cannot exceed three times the 2023 Federal Poverty Guidelines.) Please Note: Attendees will need to return on Thursday, April 18 for an official wills signing.

There are about 200 Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers currently deployed to the horn of Africa that need our support. Supplies can be delivered to Borough Hall from Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. All donations can be dropped off at Folcroft Borough Hall through March 20.

For more information about any Library programs or events, please call 610-586-1690.

Feb. 8: Fundraising Meeting at 6:30 PM
Feb. 14: 6:00 PM Valentine's Day Children's Craft at 6:00 PM
Feb. 17: President's Day Children's Craft at Noon
Feb. 21: Black History Month Read Aloud and Craft at 6:00 PM

For more information about any Library programs or events, please call 610-586-1690
MONDAYS: Game Night every Monday from 4-5PM
TUESDAYS: Craft Time every Tuesday from 4-5PM
WEDNESDAYS: Pre-School Storytime at 10AM; Homework Help from 4-5PM
THURSDAYS: Pre-School Storytyime at 10AM; Infant Storytime at Noon; Homework Help from 4-5PM

The Borough of Folcroft is accepting applications for the position of Full Time Police Officer. Applications can be obtained from the Folcroft Borough Police Department, 1555 Elmwood Ave Folcroft, PA 19032 beginning Thursday February 1, 2024, until Thursday February 29, 2024.

The Delaware County Health Department is partnering with Jefferson Health System to sponsor a mammogram screening event on Friday, February 16, from 9 am -3 pm at the Wellness Center in Chester, 151 W. 5th Street, Chester, PA 19013.  A certified mammography technologist from Jefferson Health will perform each mammogram and timely screening results will be provided to each patient. Health insurance is not required. Appointments are limited for this screening event and registration will be handled on a first come, first serve basis.

Dr. Yamil Sanchez, newly hired Superintendent of Schools for the SE Delco School District, will take part in an introductory community forum taking place at Academy Park High School on Monday, January 29, from 6 to 7 pm. A meet-and-greet will follow in the school gymnasium.

Due to inclement weather, Folcroft Borough offices will be closed on Friday, January 19.

All staff members will be available via email. Trash will be collected as scheduled; however, please be patient as delays are expected.

As always, our highway department will be working around the clock to clear our roads. Thank you and stay safe!

Please Note:

All sidewalks must be cleared of snow within 24 hours of the end of accumulation

All fire hydrants must be cleared of snow

Street parking spots may not be reserved with furniture or other items – items found placed in the street with be taken by Borough staff and disposed of.

The Borough Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 16 has been postponed due to weather; the meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 25th at 7:00 pm.

Folcroft Borough Offices will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Trash will NOT be collected on Monday.

Folcroft Borough 2024 calendars have been mailed to residents. If you did not receive a calendar, they can be picked up at the Borough office during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4 pm)