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Before heading out to theme parks, the Philadelphia Zoo, Adventure Aquarium, etc. Stop in the Parks and Rec office to save some money!
Summer Camps
We have many summer camps lined-up; check them out and sign-up today!
Concerts Under the Stars
Sunday, July 13 - Upper Merion Township Building at 7pm.
To register for any of the programs, click here to visit our online registration website.
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| ADMINISTRATION |
BCA Grants Dreams
Jessie Bereda, a former Board of Community Assistance recipient and Temple University student made the Deans List! She thanked Supervisor Greg Waks and BCA members in a heartfelt letter read at the Awards Reception and the Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday July 10. View letter here.
Where's Township Lines?
The summer edition of Township Lines will be coming soon. We apologize for the delay. Be sure to look for your copy in the mail, or pick one up at the Upper Merion Township building.
Let's Reconnect
Chief Information Officer Carla Showell-Lee is back! Please resend any time sensitive information to her attention at UMTinfo@umtownship.org, and she or her staff will respond. In the meantime, look out for the summer edition of Township Lines. Follow Us on Twitter and Like Us on Facebook.
Connect With Us
For more the latest information, click here.
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| COMMUNITY |
Blood Drive
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Freedom Hall of the Upper Merion Township Building on Monday July 21, from 2:00 -7:00 PM.
Let's Do Something
The Upper Merion Area Community Alliance for a Safer Tomorrow (CAST) is holding a Community Meeting on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM at the Upper Merion Area High School, in the Large Group Instruction Room. We will share key findings from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey about the percentages of students who are participating in risky behaviors in grades 6,8,10, and 12. We can do something about it as a community.
Have a Zoo Day
Bring your little ones to the Elmwood Park Zoo on Saturday, July 12 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The zoo is holding an Upper Merion 1/2 price day! See the flyer here.
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Zucchini & BCA?
What's the connection between a vegetable and the Board of Community Assistance? Absolutely nothing; but if you connect to our website, you'll get the latest details on both.
We Need You
Market officials will need your help setting up and breaking down the Market. Please contact the Market here. Or, become a Market producer/vendor by clicking here.
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LIBRARY
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TAG Book Discussion
Members will discuss the book Divergent on Monday, July 14 at 7:00 PM in Valley Forge Room. Future teen event planning and a book will be chosen for our next Book Talk. Registration Required. For students entering grades 9 -12 ONLY.
Solve A Murder
Join Dr. Stephen Phillips for CSI: Ancient Egypt, Forensic Anthropology 101. See how forensic science is used to solve a 3,000 year old murder on Wednesday, July 23rd at 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall. Ages 5-12.
Eyes of the Wild
Meet some amazing animals on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall. Bring the whole family. No registration required.
Robot Building Workshop
Build your own robot on Friday, July 18th from 2:00 - 3:30 PM in the Henderson Room. This event is open to students in kindergarten and up. No registration required.
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POLICE
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Hit & Run
If you witnessed or have knowledge about a hit & run crash on Mall Boulevard on Saturday, July 5, near the intersection of Wills Boulevard, please contact Sgt. Al Elverson at 610-265-3232.
News Release
"Philadelphia man found guilty of 2012 Upper Merion robbery"
Click here for full Times Herald story.
Don't Be Fooled
UMPD has learned that solicitors from an energy company have recently implied to residents that they are township employees. Please view more information here.
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ON THE MOVE
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Road Closing
The westbound Interstate 76 ramp to Route 23 in West Conshohocken Borough will be closed from 8:00 PM Friday, July 11 to 6:00 AM Saturday, July 12 for expansion joint repair.
Bridge Inspections
Expect delays on Monday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 15. Inspections are scheduled next week on U.S. Route 422 bridges, spanning the Schuylkill River near Pottstown and King of Prussia.
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| SENIOR CENTER |
13 Annual Senior Fall Fling
It's coming soon! Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 9:45 AM! More details next week!
No Pressure
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, have your blood pressure checked by our favorite Nurse Lori Gnacek from Bryn Mawr Hospital/Main Line Health at the Upper Merion Senior Service Center.
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MEETING SCHEDULE
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MONDAY
July 14, 2014
Library Board of Directors
(CANCELLED)
Henderson Room
6:45 PM
Media Comm.
Advisory Board
Admin. Conf. Room
7:00 PM
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TUESDAY July 15, 2014
UM Municipal Utility Authority
Board Room
7:00 PM
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WEDNESDAY July 16, 2014
Shade Tree Beaut. Commission Henderson Room 7:00 PM Zoning Hearing Board Freedom Hall _____________
THURSDAY July 17, 2014
No Meetings
Scheduled
No Meetings
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