At the Oct. 6 Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting, supervisors granted a promotion of a part-time Moore Township Police Department Officer Richard Compton to full-time status.

Moore Township Police Chief Thomas Roberts provided insight into Compton’s long background of serving his community in volunteer activities, such as a youth football coach and more. Roberts noted Compton has served successfully as a dedicated part-time Moore Township Police Department officer.

Compton’s wife, Jackie, and their three young children, son Richard and daughters Blake and Carson, were at the supervisors meeting. They were present to witness his promotion and made the event a warm, family gathering.

In other police report information, it was reported there were 290 incidents in September, involving three arrests. Two were for DUIs involving alcohol, and one was a DUI for illicit drug use while driving.

It was also reported the police department submitted a preorder for a grant-funded 2027 Ford Explorer. When it arrives, it will be a cost of $43,171. The Explorer will be added to the Moore Township Police Department fleet.

The fire and ambulance reports for September indicated there were 89 ambulance calls and 83 fire department calls, with no fires reported in Moore Township during September.

Craig Hoffman noted leaf collection in the township begins Oct. 19. Hoffman said the public works department is finishing up road patching before the colder weather sets in.

In the historical commission report, it was said the commission is working on the 2027 budget and is seeking permission to obtain a waiver to have temporary toilets at the Edelman School.

Under the Community Days Commission report, plans are to announce the dates of the 2027 Moore Township Community Days event soon. The report added the financial reports for the 2026 Community Days are being prepared and are expected out for review in a couple weeks.

In his township manager’s report, Stephen Nowroski gave a municipal building update, saying the township received four bids to replace the municipal building’s roof. He noted all the bids were above what was anticipated. Nowroski said the township will modify the project and seek other qualified contractors to obtain a bid within the township budget.

After the meeting, Nowroski said a request for proposals was issued for design and construction management for the municipal renovation, with a proposal meeting planned for Oct. 12 with bids due by Oct. 29.

The supervisors approved four resolutions. Resolutions 2026-20 through 2026-23 included a statewide Local Share Account grant for municipal building renovation, disposition of personal property, a security amendment and a grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for a records management system.

All resolutions are available for review by visiting mooretownship.org.

The next Moore Township Board of Supervisors meeting is planned for 6 p.m. Nov. 9. The meeting change is due to the Nov. 3 general election, which conflicted with the originally scheduled meeting.

It is an in-person-only meeting. Visit mooretownship.org to review the meeting’s agenda.