North Wales Borough Councilwoman Anji Fazio recently asked Borough Manager Christine Hart for an update on the McKeever’s Tavern building. Originally built in the 1890s, it was first the Colonial Inn, then known as the North Wales Hotel through the 20th century, then McKeever’s Tavern until it closed in 2014. Several plans for the property were voted down, but a 2020 plan to convert the existing building into apartments was voted ahead by the planning commission with a long list of conditions. Hart reported that there has been little to no movement since the prior plans, noting it is not for sale and no applications for zoning/planning have been submitted. Hart did report that “it’s currently in court right now with property maintenance violations,” and that until a plan is presented for feedback or approvals, council and staff have limited authority to make anything happen.
Source: The Reporter; 6/2/2025