Morton Borough Council voted against a multi-municipality Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agreement dubbed “The Swarthmore Plan.” The vote puts the financial structure of the partnership in question as the Aug. 1 termination date looms for the stopgap coverage provided by Delaware County. The proposed plan was the result of months of meetings and calls for Morton, Nether Providence, Rose Valley, Rutledge and Swarthmore to share the costs of care units serving all five municipalities. Instead, Morton Borough Council unanimously approved a separate agreement with Springfield EMS. The service will cost Morton approximately $56,000 annually. Council Vice President Shaunta’ Miller noted that Morton is not currently budgeted for EMS service, and a tax increase could be necessary to pay for the service.
Source: Swarthmorean; 7/4/2025