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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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Happy New Year!
On behalf of the township, we wish you and your family a wonderful 2014.
MLK Day of Service
A day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held on Monday, January 20 on 722 N. Broad Street. The bus departs from the Upper Merion Township building at 9:30 AM. Or, just meet us at Bethesda Broad Street at 10:00 AM. Please contact dbroida@gmail.com for more information. The Manor Care Nursing Home in King of Prussia is holding also holding a day of service. Please contact Kate at katep@acupuncture.com.
Swearing In Ceremony
Vice Chairperson Erika Spott was sworn in by Judge Jim Gallagher at the Board of Supervisors Reorganization Meeting on Monday, January 6, 2014. Mrs. Spott along stood along side her mother and husband.
Score!
It was cold enough for some local residents to play ice hockey on the township's pond.
*Remember if you want to make the Township Click, be sure to submit your picture to UMTinfo@umtownship.org
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STAY CONNECTED
| Allendale Road Project - Begins 1/15/2014
The bridge deck will be replaced on Allendale Rd. between the Court and Wills Blvd. Work begins Wednesday, January 15. A CTY* message will be sent on Monday, January 13. See the map here.
Christmas Tree Recycling
The township's Christmas Tree collection service began Thursday, January 2, 2014. Submit an online request form to schedule a pick-up, or call 610-265-2606. You may also use the township's compost site to discard your Christmas tree. More info. here. Tweet Us The Public Information Office is launching Twitter this month. Stay tuned.
*CTY Messages Why sign up? It's a mass notification service that will let residents know what is going on in their neighborhood. Road closures and detours, consumer scams, burglaries and amber alerts are just a few messages that you might receive through texts, emails or phone. Sign up here. |
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Market With Us
During the winter season, we're open every other Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Our next market date is Saturday, January 18, 2014. Find all the latest information on our website or Like Us on Facebook. Please call the Upper Merion Parks and Recreation Department at 610-265-1071 with any questions.
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| COMMUNITY |
The Upper Merion Crew team's 2nd annual mulch fundraiser begins on January 13, and runs until February 3. The mulch will be delivered on March 8. More information can be found here.
The year 1838 was when railroads first arrived in Upper Merion Township. Local resident and historian Michael Shaw will discuss the local railroad scene at a FREE presentation on Saturday, January 11, at 2:00 PM. This is the first 2014 meeting of the King of Prussia Historical Society, which are held at Christ Old Swedes Church.
The funds collected from the Tricentennial Commemorative Holiday CD help support the Upper Merion Area School District's music department. Please purchase a copy for $10 at the cashier's window of the township building. Thank you.
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| PARKS & RECREATION |
Love Tennis?
Learn the fundamentals of the sport, including forehand, backhand, serve, volley and basic strategy. For more information, contact David Broida, dbroida@gmail.com, or (610) 864-4303.
Remember to register for any of the programs you can visit here.
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LIBRARY
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Nook Night
Get to know your NOOK better. Experts from Barnes & Noble will be here on January 27, at 7:00 PM in the Henderson Room to give a demo on how to use your NOOK. You don't have to own a NOOK. Bring in your tablet or your iPAD with the NOOK app installed. Registration required.
"Sensory Friendly" Stories
These story times are specifically for children with disabilities and their families. Class size is limited to ten children and activities have been chosen and modified to help children stay focused and involved. Story times for kids ages 3-5 will be held on Saturday mornings - January 18, February 1, 15. For children ages 5-8, the story times will be held on Saturday mornings - March 1, 15 and 29. Call the library at 610-265-4806 for more information or to sign up.
Spa and Game Night
Middle Schoolers in 5th - 8th grade are invited to a wonderful night of relaxation and fun! Create DIY (Do It Yourself) spa recipes and play fun games of all kinds. Please register on-line for this story time via the library's events calendar.
Story Time
Come into the library to share some fun Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes at a special story time with Miss. BJ. Story times are on Wednesday, January 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 10:30 AM, in the Little Theatre. The program is open to all children ages 3 or under. Please register on-line for any of these story times via the library's events calendar.
To register for upcoming Library events, click on the Events Calendar, or call the Library at 610-265-4805 for adult programs and 610-265-4806 for children's programs.
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SAFETY AND CODES
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Winter Fire Safety Tip
Make sure home exhaust vents are clear of snow and ice to allow dangerous carbon monoxide to vent outside.
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POLICE
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Utility Scam
Police are reminding all residents to be cautious when allowing any worker access into their homes or businesses. Click here.
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Collecting Food
UMSSC is working in conjunction with the Upper Merion Women's Club to collect food for St. John's Soup Kitchen, which will be served on January 30. Donations of frozen turkeys should be made by Wednesday, January 15, and donations of gravy mix, stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, canned vegetables etc. by Monday, January 27.
Join Us
On Wednesday, January 15 at 10:00 AM, the Upper Merion Senior Service Center will hold its General Membership Meeting.
Mah-Jongg, Anyone?
If anyone is interested in playing Mah-Jongg, we play every Monday at 10:00 AM. All level players are welcome. Come in at 9:30 AM if you are interested in learning Mah-Jongg.
Check Your Pressure
Have your blood pressure checked on every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 10:00 AM to noon. Nurse Lori Gnacek from Bryn Mawr Hospital/Main Line Health will be at the Upper Merion Senior Service Center and will make you feel very comfortable.
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ADMINISTRATION
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The Public Information Office is pleased to announce that Township Manager David G. Kraynik received the :Credentialed Manager" designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). What does that mean? Click here.
Need Assistance?
Applications are now being accepted by the Board of Community Assistance for charitable monetary contributions from the Valley Forge Casino Resort (VFCR). The funds are given to the township and then in turn dispersed to organizations that provide a service that addresses a community need. Scholarship applications for students who have shown a commitment to public service are also being accepted. (You must be a UMHS senior on track to graduate) Click here for an application.
BCA Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Board of Community Assistance is March 15, 2014. The BCA will review all applications and announce its decision by June 1, 2014.
Board Vacancies
Invest in your community; citizen board vacancies can be found here.
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MEETING SCHEDULE
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MONDAY
January 13, 2014
Library Board
Reorg. Meeting
Henderson Room
6:45 PM
Media Comm. Advisory Reorg. Meeting
Admin. Conf. Room
7:00 PM
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TUESDAY January 14, 2014
Park and Rec. Board
Reorg. Meeting
Valley Forge Room
7:00 PM
Police Citizen Adv. Board Reorg. Meeting Henderson Room
7:00 PM
Fire & Res. Services
Board Reorg. Meeting
Admin. Conf. Room
7:30 PM
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WEDNESDAY January 15, 2014
Zoning Hearing Board Reorg. Meeting
Freedom Hall
7:00 PM _____________
THURSDAY January 16, 2014 No Meetings Scheduled
Administration & Public Works Offices Closed
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