Milliner Lofts, a 36-unit apartment complex at 24-28 S York Road in Hatboro, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 14.
According to Milliner Lofts’ website, the units became available. on Monday, August 18.
Construction for the apartments began in the spring. The facility includes a fitness center and a community lounge, along with 1-2 parking spaces per unit. A retail space within the complex has been leased to Philly Philly Cheesesteaks, which will include a dozen parking spaces.
Hatboro officials consider its opening to be part of a borough renaissance.
“We are so thankful to everyone who’s worked on this project along the way, and to everyone in the Hatboro community who has shown us their support,” ownership said in a post.
Borough manager Diane Hegele addressed the parking situation at the location.
“These apartments have off street parking in the rear of the complex for their tenants,” Hegele said in a post. “The Borough Land Development Ordinance requires all developers to meet parking guidelines before getting approval to build.”
In related news, the Enterprise Fire Company of Hatboro is seeking administrative volunteers to help with fundraising, attending events, and promoting the fire company. For more information, you can visit the company’s website: www.efc95.com.
Lastly, Hegele’s post included a “Fun Fact” about the Loller Academy building (420 S York Road), which houses borough meetings.
The building “was erected in 1811, a ‘munificent’ gift to Hatboro by Hon. Robert Loller, soldier, statesman, philanthropist, and associate judge,” Hegele wrote. “Major Loller was a member of the first Constitutional Convention of the State of Pennsylvania. Other eminent men of that time were residents of the village, and active in educational interests and affairs. Among them, was Hon. Nathaniel B. Boileau, who was Secretary of State, and also Speaker of the General Assembly in 1807. The Academy was a necessity of the day, and for over half a century it was a noted school. Beside the large patronage of the village and surrounding country, many prominent Philadelphians and others were educated within its walls. It is conspicuous in proportions, and its classic Romanesque steeple is visible from many points in the vicinity. This was taken from a publication donated to the Borough “Hatboro In the Time That Was” by Jonathan T. Rorer.”
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Photos/Renderings: Milliner Lofts, Wikipedia