Lower Salford Township has reached a $21.5 million agreement to purchase the 62-acre Allebach property. The farmland, bordered by Main Street, Quarry Road and Stover Road, is considered one of the area’s most prominent landscapes and had been zoned for mixed-use development that could have brought hundreds of apartments and commercial buildings. To fund the purchase, officials propose a 0.25% earned income tax, costing the average resident about $203 annually. The referendum will appear on the primary election ballot on May 19, 2026. While many residents support preservation, some oppose the additional taxes. Township officials, working with Natural Lands Trust, are also exploring backup funding options if the referendum fails.
Source: Town & Country; 10/22/2025