Site plan showing proposed ‘Option One’ for redevelopment of the Freddy Hill Farms property in Towamencin, with Sumneytown Pike at top, Kriebel Road at center, and a proposed 141 units in three new neighborhoods, as presented to the township supervisors on May 28, 2025. (Image courtesy of PRDC)
"After carefully reviewing the two plans presented by the developer, we believe the first (141-home) proposal best minimizes impact to the community by reducing the total number of homes to be added"
Like many in Towamencin, we are saddened by the impending loss of a beloved landmark and institution. Freddy Hill holds a special place in our hearts and in our family histories. We understand that with its sale and residential zoning, development is inevitable. The developer has presented 2 plans so far. One proposes 141 single family homes and the other proposes 321 homes mixed between single family homes, carriage homes, and townhouses.
We share the concerns expressed by many within the community. Traffic, safety, flooding, and environmental conservation don’t just matter to our neighbors, they matter to us too. After carefully reviewing the two plans presented by the developer, we believe the first (141-home) proposal best minimizes impact to the community by reducing the total number of homes to be added.
While we support the first proposal, we also understand the unease many neighbors are feeling. Everyone has their own view about what Towamencin should look and feel like. And there are still concerns about the specifics of the proposal.
We call on the township and the developer to keep these community concerns top of mind as this project is reviewed. Traffic circulation and safety, stormwater mitigation, minimizing environmental impact, and quality open space should be prioritized. These proposals are concepts that can be improved. Additionally, we urge the current supervisors to listen carefully to residents’ concerns and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
We encourage our neighbors to make their voices heard as these proposals move through the planning stages. As we have seen with the fight against the sewer sale, your voices are vital in deciding how to shape our township and should be valued as such. Towamencin’s future depends on thoughtful collaboration, and our community will be stronger for it. Let’s work together to help safeguard our resources and ensure a Towamencin we can all be proud of.
Courtney Morgan & Vanessa Gaynor
Towamencin Township Democratic Candidates for Supervisor
(This is a Letter to the Editor submitted to North Penn Now, courtesy of Vanessa Gaynor and Courtney Morgan. The views expressed are their own and are not representative of North Penn Now.)
