Ridley Township Board of Commissioners

Ridley Township Board of Commissioners Welcome to the official page for the Ridley Township Board of Commissioners. The population in 1870 was just over 1100 people.

Ridley Township was first settled in 1643 by the Swedes in what is now Tinicum Township. The name Ridley was first used in 1687 named by John Simcock, a large landowner for his village in Cheshire, England. Tinicum township left Ridley in 1790, and for the next 80 years, it was mostly farmland with some mills and quarry operations. A new railroad line, the Darby improvement came through in 1872, establishing the towns of Eddystone, Ridley Park, Prospect Park, Norwood, Glenolden, and Rutledge. All of these towns left Ridley Township between 1887 and 1894. Ridley Township encompasses the following towns and communities, which are all part of the township, and are known by locals as Ridley, as they share the same taxes, school district, library, police department located in Folsom: Crum Lynne, Folsom, Holmes, Leedom, Milmont Park, Secane, Swarthmorewood, and Woodlyn. Ridley Township is in southeastern Delaware County, northeast of Chester and southeast of Media, the county seat. The borough of Rutledge is in the northern part of the township but is a separate municipality. The unincorporated communities of Folsom and Woodlyn occupy the central and western parts of the township, respectively.

Ridley Township residents, clear out those old files.The Board of Commissioners is hosting a free Community Shredding Ev...
08/31/2026

Ridley Township residents, clear out those old files.

The Board of Commissioners is hosting a free Community Shredding Event on Saturday, October 31 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Municipal Building, 100 E. MacDade Boulevard.

Bring anything with personal information on it. Old tax returns, cancelled checks, bank statements, anything with a Social Security or account number. J and K Secure Shredding will destroy it on site while you wait.

A few guidelines:
- Limit 5 boxes per household
- Staples and paperclips are fine
- No plastic bags, metal binders, binder clips, or spiral notebooks
- No electronics

Ridley Township residents only. No businesses, please.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for National Night Out last week.Residents, families, and first responders filled th...
08/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for National Night Out last week.

Residents, families, and first responders filled the Municipal Building grounds for an evening of games, giveaways, music, and equipment displays.

We are grateful to the Ridley Township Police Department and our fire companies for their service to this community, and for taking the time to spend the evening with the residents they protect. Thank you also to the township staff and volunteers who made the event possible.

We look forward to seeing you next year.

The Board of Commissioners extends its sincere condolences to the family of Retired Captain Scott Willoughby. Captain Wi...
08/09/2026

The Board of Commissioners extends its sincere condolences to the family of Retired Captain Scott Willoughby. Captain Willoughby gave 31 years to the Ridley Township Police Department and spent his entire life in the community he protected. That kind of commitment shapes a township. We are grateful for it, and we are thinking of his family, his friends, and his fellow officers today.

Tonight is the night, Ridley Township.National Night Out is here and the weather is cooperating. Come spend a beautiful ...
08/04/2026

Tonight is the night, Ridley Township.

National Night Out is here and the weather is cooperating. Come spend a beautiful summer evening with your neighbors and the men and women who serve this community.

Tuesday, August 4
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Ridley Township Municipal Building Grounds, 100 E. MacDade Boulevard, Folsom

Moonbounce, inflatable obstacle course, photo booth, music, games, giveaways, and police and fire equipment on display. Free and open to everyone.

Bring the kids. Bring a neighbor. We will see you there.

07/24/2026

Moxie Pest Control is no longer permitted to solicit in Ridley Township. Their permits were revoked for ordinance noncompliance. See them out? Ridley Township Police advise calling 9-1-1.

Mark your calendars, Ridley Township! National Night Out is back and it is free, fun, and for the whole family.Join the ...
07/10/2026

Mark your calendars, Ridley Township! National Night Out is back and it is free, fun, and for the whole family.

Join the Ridley Township Board of Commissioners and our Police and Fire Departments for a night of music, games, giveaways, and more.

📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕠 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
📍 Ridley Township Municipal Building Grounds, 100 E. MacDade Boulevard, Folsom

There will be a moonbounce, an inflatable obstacle course, a photo booth, police and fire equipment on display, and plenty more. Come out, meet your neighbors, and get to know the men and women who serve our community.

In the event of inclement weather, all festivities move to Ridley High School. We hope to see you there!

The following solicitation permits are currently issued in Ridley Township:📌 Power Home and Remodeling – 7 Representativ...
07/09/2026

The following solicitation permits are currently issued in Ridley Township:

📌 Power Home and Remodeling – 7 Representatives
📅 Permits will expire on Wednesday, July 22, 2026

📌 Renewal by Anderson – 5 Representatives
📅 Permits will expire on Sunday, August 9, 2026

📌 Moxie Pest Control – 7 Representatives
📅 Permits will expire on Sunday, August 9, 2026

Permit holders received a copy of the Township ordinance and were reminded to keep their issued permit with them at all times. If you encounter a door-to-door solicitation issue, PLEASE DIAL 911 immediately. Thank you

What a Fourth of July in Leedom. 🇺🇸The heat forced a change of plans, and the parade could not go on this year, but the ...
07/07/2026

What a Fourth of July in Leedom. 🇺🇸

The heat forced a change of plans, and the parade could not go on this year, but the community showed up and made the day one to remember anyway.

Special thanks to Commissioner Jeff Warwick for leading the charge and keeping the celebration on track when the plans had to shift. The bike decorating contest, flag raising, and Fourth of July ceremonies were a hit, and the Family Fun Picnic brought everyone together to close out the morning.

Thank you to our fellow Commissioners, Ridley Township Fire Co. #1, and the Ridley Township Police Department for keeping the day safe and running smoothly.

Thanks as well to Carli McCrea, Chris Wharton, and the Leedom Civic Association for the planning, flexibility, and heart that went into pulling this together.

And to every organization that participated, including The Scouts and the RHS Marching Band, thank you for the spirit you bring to our community.

We hope you had a safe and Happy Fourth. 🇺🇸

When Crozer-Chester Medical Center closed last year, the Township acted quickly to protect residents by contracting with...
06/24/2026

When Crozer-Chester Medical Center closed last year, the Township acted quickly to protect residents by contracting with Narberth Ambulance for Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency service. That coverage costs Ridley Township $650,000 a year.

Here is the concern. Five neighboring municipalities are using the ALS service our residents pay for, and they are contributing nothing toward the cost. That adds up to approximately $25,000 every month, carried entirely by Ridley Township taxpayers. More than 40 percent of Narberth Ambulance calls went to those surrounding communities.

Township Manager Joe Ryan has brought this issue forward publicly and is pressing for a fair resolution:

- Ridley residents should not be funding emergency coverage for other towns
- The municipalities using the service should reimburse the Township for the past year
- Residents deserve dependable ALS response without delays from units being sent out of the area

We thank Joe Ryan and the Board of Commissioners for their transparency and for advocating on behalf of every Ridley Township resident. We will continue to share updates as this progresses.

Read the full story from The Spirit, reported by Loretta Rodgers: https://myspiritnews.com/articles/featured-stories/ridley-twp-taxpayers-pay-for-ambulance-service-for-many-neighboring-communities-with-no-promise-of-reimbursement/

The following solicitation permits are currently issued in Ridley Township:📌 Power Home and Remodeling – 7 Representativ...
06/24/2026

The following solicitation permits are currently issued in Ridley Township:

📌 Power Home and Remodeling – 7 Representatives
📅 Permits will expire on Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Permit holders received a copy of the Township ordinance and were reminded to keep their issued permit with them at all times. If you encounter a door-to-door solicitation issue, PLEASE DIAL 911 immediately. Thank you.

Address

100 E. MacDade Boulevard
Folsom, PA
19033

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16105344800

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