East Fallowfield Township recognizes the frustration of residents in the Fieldstone Village/Pelham Place community who have been waiting for the completion of their neighborhood’s public improvements. The Township shares this concern and remains committed to pursuing the issue.
In 2024, the Board of Supervisors authorized the Township Engineer and Solicitor to follow up on the uncompleted public improvements in the Fieldstone/Pelham Place subdivision. This included completing a comprehensive punch list review of open matters, declaring the developer in default, and pursuing both the developer and the surety for the outstanding work. The Township Engineer completed the punch list in 2024.
While concerns about incomplete work have existed for several years, the developer did not make it clear until 2024 that it would not finish the remaining public improvements as required by the subdivision’s approved development plans. This confirmation allowed the Township to begin the formal process of declaring the developer in default and pursuing the bond company for completion of the work. The Township began pursuing legal action as soon as it was legally able to do so. Since that time, our Township Solicitor has been working diligently with Travelers Insurance, the developer’s bonding company, in an effort to secure the funds necessary to complete the remaining public improvements.
The Township’s efforts are focused on pursuing the developer and the bonding company to fulfill their legal responsibilities. It is important that this development be properly completed, if these improvements are to be considered for addition to the Township’s public infrastructure. Ensuring that the Township roads, sidewalks, and drainage systems are constructed to Township standards protects public safety, reduces future maintenance costs, and preserves the long-term value of the entire community. While the Township cannot predict the final outcome, it understands residents’ concerns and the comments that some of the remaining improvements may not be fully public in nature. The Township also recognizes that working with developers and bonding companies can take time. In addition, the Township acknowledges that the Homeowners Association may have its own options to pursue with the developer, given its role as the community’s declarant.
The Township is budgeting funds in the 2026 Township Budget to support the continued legal action against the bond company and to move this process forward as efficiently as possible.
The Board of Supervisors and Township administration remain committed to pursuing these avenues, and will continue to provide regular updates at the Board of Supervisors’ public meetings, where this matter remains an active discussion item.
Residents are also encouraged to stay in contact with their Homeowners Association (HOA), which continues to serve as a valuable partner in communication and coordination efforts through its legal counsel. East Fallowfield Township appreciates the community’s patience, cooperation, and understanding as the community works through the required legal and procedural steps to bring this matter to resolution and ensure the long-term safety and quality of the neighborhood.
Scott M. Swichar
Township Manager
