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TOWNSHIP CLICK
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Celebrating Black History Month
This woman is operating a hand drill at Vultee-Nashville, a production area that was used to make wartime goods during World War 2. Here she is working on a Vengeance dive bomber. African American women made up more than half a million new members of the workforce during the early 1940s; these women were a key part of the war on the home front.
Picture source: LOC
Township Tweets
If you haven't already heard, Upper Merion Township now has its own Twitter page @UMTownship. Check out the page and follow us to receive the very latest information from your municipality.
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POLICE ALERT
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Phone Scam 
The Internal Revenue Service is warning consumers about a sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers. If you need to report a scam, please call the Upper Merion Police Department at 610-265-3232. More information.
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Looking for Vendors
Do you believe in the value of community and building relationships with customers? If so, please sign up to become a producer/vendor with the Upper Merion Farmers Market. Click here.
Yes, We're Open!
Check us out Saturday, February 15, 2014. You'll find our winter vendors on the lower level of the parking lot behind the Township Building every other Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. You can pre-order and then pick your item(s) up during your next market visit. The vendors always bring a little extra to tempt you.
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| COMMUNITY |
Snow Emergency
The Township declared a snow emergency on Wednesday, February 12 at 8 PM thru Friday, February 14 at 6 PM. During a snow emergency, parking is prohibited on all roads designated as snow emergency routes. For weather emergencies such as the one that has just occurred check the township website, television station, Twitter page, or Facebook page for up-to-the-minute information from the township.
PECO Update
Always assume that downed electrical wires are energized, even if there is a power outage. Do not touch the lines. Please report power outages through the PECO website or call 1-800-841-4141.
Mindfulness Seminar
The Community Alliance for a Safer Tomorrow (CAST) is sponsoring a Mindfulness Seminar on Tuesday, February 18, from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at UMAHS in the Large Group Instruction Room (LGI). Mindfulness is a method to help reduce stress, improve attention span, and develop self control. To sign up for this free event, please email sshelton@umasd.org or call 610-304-5533.
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| PARKS & RECREATION |
To register for any current or future Parks and Recreation programs, click here.
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LIBRARY
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Tech Night
We are hosting a Tech Night on Monday, February 24, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM for patrons who have an ipad or and iphone and need that extra tech help on the basics. Please register and learn from our youth volunteers.
Winter Olympics 2014
The Winter Olympics are here! Stop by the library to learn more about the winter sports in which the athletes are competing.
Sensory Story Time
The library is offering a new story time option for children with disabilities and their families! We have one more story time (Saturday, February 15, at 10:30 AM) for children ages 2-5, and we'll be offering three story times in March for children ages 5-8. Check out our event calendar for dates and times.
Infant Story Time
Did you know that we have a story time for even the youngest members of your family? There is still some space available for our Infant Story Time for children from birth - 2 years old. Check out our event calendar for dates and times.
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SAFETY AND CODES
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Volunteers Needed
Please join the many other volunteers who are helping to make a difference in our community. Click here.
(Information submitted by: Deputy Fire Marshal, Bill Daywalt)
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PUBLIC WORKS
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Storm Debris? - Special Collection
The Township's Yard Waste Collection Program has begun. This program is specifically for those individuals who have been affected by the storm. It has begun Monday, February 10, and will continue until Friday, February 28. Click here.
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Valentine Hoagie Social
The Valentine Hoagie Social has been re-scheduled from February 14 to Friday, February 21.
Valley Forge Casino Trip The senior center will be hosting a trip to the Valley Forge Casino on Wednesday, February 19. For those taking the shuttle, it will depart from the center at 9:30 AM and return at 2:00 PM. For those driving, please meet in the casino lobby at 9:30 AM. There is no charge for this trip and you will receive $15 slot play and $10 food credit, but you must complete a registration form available at the center. Valley Services at the casino will handle all new and renewal casino memberships. Cash or credit card, but not checks, will be accepted by Valley Services. Also, please remember your photo ID.
Tax Time
Tax Preparers will be at the Center on Thursdays through April 10. Remember to bring your tax documentations. You must sign up in person, no appointments will be taken over the phone.
Join Us!
It's time to renew your membership. The 2014 forms are now available in the information center and also on our website www.umssc.org. Remember to sign up a friend. It's only $15.
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| ADMINISTRATION |
Have you checked out what's running on the front page of the website lately? Click here. Spoiler Alert: grants or scholarship applications for the Board of Community Assistance are here. The deadline is March 15, so please apply today.
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MEETING SCHEDULE
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MONDAY
February 17, 2014
Offices Closed
No Meeting
Scheduled
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TUESDAY
February 18, 2014
No Meeting
Scheduled
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WEDNESDAY February 19, 2014
Zoning Hearing Board
Freedom Hall
7:00 PM
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THURSDAY February 20, 2014 Board of Supervisors
Zoning Workshop
Freedom Hall
5:00 PM
Board of Supervisors Business Meeting
Freedom Hall
7:30 PM Administration & Public Works Offices Closed ______________ |
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