A big move for Upper Dublin Township, Around the District and more...

Rep. Ben Sanchez December 5, 2025

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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I hope you find this week’s News and Events email helpful as we look at what’s coming up in and around the district. As always, my team and I are here to help you with any state-related matter and are happy to provide as much information as we can.

Whether you need a service, want to share your concerns, offer ideas or drop off a donation for one of our drives, we’d love to see you at my district office during our walk-in hours of 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Alternatively, feel free to reach out at (215) 517-6800 or via email at RepSanchez@pahouse.net.

Wishing you and yours a good week ahead.

Sincerely,

State Representative Ben Sanchez

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A BIG Move for Upper Dublin Township
In and around the District
- My State of the State Reports at Senior Living locations
- Tigris Foundation's Book Drive Success
Township Information
- Rockledge Holiday Tree Lighting
- Keswick Village Parking Fee suspended for holidays

Upper Dublin Township Announces Big Move!

Aerial view of new township building with addresses of Township Offices and Police Department. 801 Loch Alsh Avenue and 803 Loch Alsh Avenue, respectively.

A long-awaited announcement is out from Upper Dublin Township that I'd like to amplify for my readers. After the devastating tornado that took the township building and Police Station, their newly rebuilt offices are about to open!

The coordination and true community efforts to make this possible deserves kudos to many, but especially to Township Manager Kurt Ferguson and his team, The Upper Dublin Board of Commissioners, Police Chief Wheatley and his entire department and the folks at Upper Dublin Library for opening their doors to accommodate their temporary building needs. UD's full statement can be found below:

We’re excited to share some big updates as we begin an important new chapter in Upper Dublin. Over the next few weeks, several Township departments will be moving into brand-new, modern facilities designed to improve accessibility, efficiency, and service to our community.

As many of you know, the tornado four years ago changed so much in Upper Dublin. Since that day, our residents, partners, and neighbors have worked together to rebuild, restore, and move forward. Now, we’re just days away from officially opening our new Police Station and Township Administration Building.

A map showing the new entrances and parking for both the Police Department and administrative offices can be found here.

Police Department Move — Friday, December 12

The Upper Dublin Police Department is officially moving to:
803 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034

Now through 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 12:
All non-emergency police business should continue at 520 Virginia Drive.
After 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 12:
Non-emergency services will be available at the new Police Department at 803 Loch Alsh Avenue.

Emergency services are available 24/7 by calling 9-1-1.

We’re thrilled to open this modern, upgraded facility for our officers and our community!

Administrative Offices Move — Friday, December 19

The following departments are relocating to 801 Loch Alsh Avenue:

Administration
Parks & Recreation
Code Enforcement (Permitting & Licensing)
Engineering

These new offices will bring our teams together and enhance the services we provide to residents.

Important Move Day Info:

Friday, December 19: Administrative offices will be CLOSED as we move equipment and technology into the new building.
Monday, December 22 at 8:00 a.m.: Administrative offices will reopen at 801 Loch Alsh Avenue — and we look forward to welcoming you in!

Tax Office Location — No Move Until January 2026

Please note: The Tax Office & drop box are NOT moving to 801 Loch Alsh Avenue at this time. They will remain at 370 Commerce Drive through the end of 2025. They are scheduled to open at 801 Loch Alsh Avenue on January 2, 2026.

Other Township Locations

Public Works: 805 Loch Alsh Avenue (no change)
Upper Dublin Public Library: 520 Virginia Drive (no change)

Thank you for your patience as we complete these exciting transitions. We are grateful for this community and proud to move forward together into these renewed spaces.

Delivering my State-of-the-State Reports

In the past couple of weeks, I had the pleasure of presenting my office's "State of the State" report to two different senior living communities in my district, Rydal Park & Waters and Sunrise of Abington.

I was joined by Abington Township's Ward 7 Commissioner, Stuart Winegrad, and staff from Senator Art Haywood's office as we went through the state budget, my legislative efforts and information from both the state and township level.

I always enjoy coming out to give these presentations to local communities, but it was a unique moment to be introduced by my very own Aunt Jackie as we began our talk at Rydal Park.

Representative Sanchez being intoduced by his Aunt Jackie at Rydal Park Senior Living Community

Rep Sanchez speaking into a microphone with an image of two bills he passed recently projected on a screen behind him.

An image of a crowded room from the back with Rep Sancehz and Commissioner Winegrad at the front speaking to everyone.

Tigris Foundation's Book Drive Success!

Rep Sanchez and Senator Collett speaking to the Book Smiles Executive Director, Larry Abrams.

A photo of oversized brown cardboard boxes overflowing with book donations.

I was proud to stand with Tigris Foundation as a community partner of their Book Drive along with Senator Maria Collett and others.

It was incredible to see the donations pouring into the event. The drive brought in a record 18,000 books that filled TWO trucks!

Congratulations to the folks at Tigris Foundation for a successful drive and thank you for letting us be a part of the day. To learn more about how you can help get books into the hands of folks everywhere, go to booksmiles.org.

Image of Rep. Sanchez standing and pointing up to the Book Smiles Truck behind him.

TOWNSHIP HAPPENINGS AND INFORMATION

a visual of the Upper Dublin Leisure Guide cover

a visual of the Abington Activities guide cover

Rockledge Holiday Tree Lighting

Rockledge Holiday Tree Lighting will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Rockledge Borough Hall.

Keswick Village Parking Fees
Not Enforced for Holidays

The township will not be enforcing parking fees in Keswick Village from November 27 through January 6. They thank you for shopping locally this holiday season!

Image reads: The Township will not be enforcing parking fees in Keswick Village from November 27 through January 6.

HELPFUL LINKS FOR AROUND THE DISTRICT

MY WEBSITE SELF SERVICE PAGE

MY 2026 OFFICE-AFFILIATED EVENTS COMING UP

While not an office donation drive, I am excited to have my office chosen to support young community member Seamus Ferry's initiative to help collect coats for folks in need this winter. Please see his flyer below and know that my district office is on his growing list of drop off sites for the collection. Feel free to come by with your donations anytime during walk in hours from 10am-3pm daily.