Borough of Bryn Athyn
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Welcome to the Borough of Bryn Athyn
Bryn Athyn is a tiny jewel tucked in suburban Montgomery County, just outside of Northeast Philadelphia. 1.9 square miles of mostly open space, Bryn Athyn is an oasis in the suburbs. Originally part of Moreland Township, in 1916 Bryn Athyn leaders petitioned the Commonwealth to become an independent community. The Township of Moreland was then divided into Upper Moreland Township, Bryn Athyn Borough and Lower Moreland Township. Bryn Athyn became a Home Rule Municipality in 1979.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
Bryn Athyn Borough boasts two historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
The Fetters Mill Historic District and
The Bryn Athyn Historic District.
Bryn Athyn then...
Bryn Athyn today...
Built in 1883 A "Pratt Through Truss" design
Former Train Station
Built in 1883 A "Pratt Through Truss" design
Bryn Athyn PD
Thanks for all you do!
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MEETING NOTICE
The next regular meeting of Bryn Athyn Borough Council will be held in Borough Hall on
Monday, October 6, 2025.
The meeting will begin at 7:00pm.
Community Bulletin
Fetters Mill Bridge Project
Work has begun on the Fetters Mill Bridge Restoration Project.
Click below for a link to this Montgomery County bridge project.
Any residents interested in the Fetters Mill Bridge restoration efforts should direct their comments and questions to the Montgomery County External Affairs Office.
If you are concerened about future traffic issues, pedestrian safety, post office access, parking problems or have any questions, please contact Sarah Charles at the Mont. Co. link above.
If you are concerned about future traffic issues, pedestrian safety, post office access, or parking problems, please use the QR code to add your comment and join the petition
ALDEN ROAD IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE
Notice
Alden Road Improvements
September 22, 2025
Horgan Brothers has notified the Borough that beginning on Wednesday, September 24 at 7:00am, driveway access to properties on the North side of Alden Road will be prepared for curbing construction. All vehicles must be removed from your driveway, or they will be stuck there during this stage of the project until completed. String lines will be installed on Wednesday. There will be limited parking on the South side of Alden Road during work hours.
On Thursday morning September 25, installation of the curb will begin from the bottom of Alden Road up towards Huntingdon Pike. There will be no parking on either side of Alden Road during work hours. You will be unable to access your driveway until the following week. We will keep you informed as to when you can use your driveway.
On Friday, September 26, the crews should be near the top of Alden Road and will also install curbing on the South side of Alden Road at 2771 (Smith property) and 2775 (McCue property). There will also be crews on Friday at the bottom
of Alden Road getting ready for the sidewalk and apron work along with grading work on the road to make street parking easier.
Horgan Brothers anticipates paving the top of Alden Road curb to curb and the North side from top to bottom on Wednesday, October 8. After paving, residents should be able to access their driveways. The same process will then begin with curb and driveways on the South side of Alden Road.
We appreciate your continued patience and cooperation with this project.
Changes to Trash Collection
Beginning January 1, 2026
The Borough will enter into a new trash contract with Lower Moreland Township beginning January 1, 2026.
Collection will be fully automated for both trash and recycling. Trash and Recycling days will not change.
More information will be provided for this new contract very soon.
BUILDING & ZONING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Business will be conducted by Appointment on Monday and Wednesday from 10:30am – 12:00pm.
Questions regarding the permitting process should be directed to
Vikki Trost at vikkit@brynathynboro.org.
Building or Zoning permit applications should be directed to
Chalie Pluguez at permits@brynathynboro.org.
We strongly urge all permit applicants to contact Vikki Trost prior to submitting a permit application (vikkit@brynathynboro.org).
All permit information and applications can be found here.
UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS
The next scheduled meeting of
Borough Council: Regular Meeting Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Bryn Athyn Zoning Hearing Board: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:00pm
Finance Committee: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:00pm
Bryn Athyn Planning Commission: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:30pm
TRASH COLLECTION
Trash and Recycling will be picked up twice weekly except for the holidays listed here:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th),
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Holiday Trash and Recycling Pickup Schedule for Bryn Athyn
Normal trash and recycling pickup days in Bryn Athyn are Mondays and Thursdays.
• If a holiday falls on a Monday, your normal Monday trash and/or recycling pickup will be delayed by one day and will be picked up on Tuesday.
• If a holiday falls on a Tuesday, your normal Thursday trash and/or recycling pickup will be delayed by one day and will be picked up on Friday.
• If a holiday falls on a Wednesday, your normal Thursday trash and/or recycling pickup will be delayed by one day and will be picked up on Friday.
• If a holiday falls on a Thursday, your normal Thursday trash and/or recycling pickup will be delayed by one day and will be picked up on Friday.
If, for any reason, trash and/or recycling is not picked up on Friday, please leave it out to be picked up on Saturday.
Bryn Athyn Borough piggybacks on the Lower Moreland Township trash collection contract, so if trash collection is cancelled or delayed in Lower Moreland, it will be the same in Bryn Athyn unless otherwise noted.
Trash will be picked up on other holidays (i.e. Presidents' Day, MLK Day, Columbus Day, Veterans' Day)
The Bryn Athyn Borough Facebook page will provide information
for cancellation of trash pickup due to bad weather
Consult "Departments" page for more information on Trash Collection
