News from Upper Merion Township

July 18, 2014

TOWNSHIP CLICKS REWIND

Board of Community Assistance Awards Reception - July 10, 2014

Picture 1 - Roberts Elementary School - $5,000 Grant

Picture 2 - Upper Merion Police Department (Radio Project) - $9,500 Grant

Picture 3 - Upper Merion Senior Service Center - $5,000 Grant

Picture 4 - Michael Bowman, President & CEO Valley Forge Casino Resort

On Thursday, July 10, the Board of Community Assistance (BCA) held its second annual awards reception. More than $150,000 was given to 59 recipients (26 organizations, 5 sports organizations, and 28 scholarships)

Upper Merion Police Promotions

Officer Andy Fidler was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and Officer Drew Miller was promoted to the rank of Corporal, during the Board of Supervisors meeting, Thursday, July 10. Congratulations!

PARKS & RECREATION

Concerts Under the Stars

Sunday, July 20 - Upper Merion Township Building at 7:00 PM.

To register for any of the programs, click here to visit our online registration website.

ADMINISTRATION

Board Workshop Change

The Board of Supervisors Workshop, rescheduled for July 31, at 6:00 PM, will be held in the Board Room.

August Sneak Peek

Don't miss these important dates ahead. Click here.

Public Information Office

We are moving closer to you this month! The PIO was tucked in the township's administrative department for years. Our new home will be the vacated tax office, across from the police department on the first floor. Look for the balloons! Question: What kinds of public information would you like us to provide in the display located outside our window? Please email us at UMTinfo@umtownship.org

Connect With Us

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COMMUNITY

Pruning Workshops

Tree pruning is a fun activity if you learn how to do it correctly. Join us this summer and fall for pruning workshops sponsored by the Upper Merion Shade Tree Commission and the Upper Merion Tree Tenders. Schedule listed here.

Learn To Row

The Upper Merion Crew Team is looking for students in the 8th grade and up who wish to learn to row. Dates and time: July 28-August 22, 8:00 AM to Noon. The cost is $300 for a 4-week session. Interested? Contact the Upper Merion Crew Team: learntorowUM@gmail.com.

Save A Life

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.

Community Yard Sale

The Farmers Market still has spaces available for its Community Yard Sale on Saturday, July 26. Please contact Lydia at manager@uppermerionfarmersmarket.org.

FARMERS MARKET

Farmers Market LOGO

Farm-A-Licious!!!

Grab a sandwich and coffee then listen to live music this Saturday, July 19. Bring the kids for "Winged Wonders," an interactive Monarch butterfly exhibit. Get fresh peaches, corn, and tomatoes at the height of juicy perfection from our vendors. Take home some burgers or chicken for the grill!

Zucchini 500 Winners

See the complete list by visiting our website.

Community Yard Sale

We still have spaces available for our Community Yard Sale on Saturday, July 26. Please contact Lydia at manager@uppermerionfarmersmarket.org.

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.

LIBRARY

Free Passes

Upper Merion Township Residents may enjoy a free pass to Elmwood Park Zoo, Morris Arboretum, Penn Museum, and Academy of Natural Science. All you need is a valid library card. Please check our website for more information.

"My Kid, Has No Clue"

Learn how to find the school of your choice in this FREE college planning workshop. Parents and high school students are invited to join us on Wednesday, July 30 at 7:00 PM in the Henderson Room. Registration required.

"CSI Egypt - Rewind"

This is worth posting again. Use forensic science to solve a 3,000 year old murder on Wednesday, July 23, at 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall. This event is geared to kids ages 5 and up.

Catapult Science

Learn how to make your very own catapult and have fun testing it on Friday, July 25, from 2:00 - 3:00 PM in the Little Theatre. Open to students in grades 2 - 4. Please register on-line through our events calendar at www.umtownship.org/library or by stopping in the library.

PUBLIC WORKS

"B" Street Closure

Tru-Line Contractors will be installing a sanitary sewer force main on B-Street, just north of the intersection of B-Street and River Road. It will be installed during Monday, July 21 through Thursday, July 24. What are the hours? Click here.

Infrastructure Improvements

Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. may be in your neighborhood. It is replacing antiquated piping installed in 1951. The upgrade will increase service reliability, reduce the potential for discolored water, and improve firefighting capabilities in the area. Click here.

ON THE MOVE

Stay Connected

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24/7. The site provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and gives access to more than 700 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1.

Roadwork Ahead

Nighttime construction is scheduled at the U.S. Route 422/U.S. Route 202 Interchange in Tredyffrin and Upper Merion Township on Sunday from 8:00 PM to 5:00 PM (July 20-25) for concrete pavement patching.

Want More?

Visit www.dot.state.pa.us or follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly.

SENIOR CENTER

"Celebrating the Best of Times"

Please register for the 13th Annual Senior Fall Fling by clicking here. Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 9:45 AM. Where? 1st level of The Pavilion in the King of Prussia Mall. The Fling is free to senior residents of the UMASD. Deadline: September 5.

BookTalk

This month's discussion will be, The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein. Enzo knows he is different from other dogs! Join us on Monday, July 21 at 1:00 PM, even if you have not read this book.

Money Matters

Every Thursday at 10:00 AM a Financial/Investment Discussion Group is held in the computer room. Make the best of your investments. If you have any questions contact Dick McCann at 610-416-7431 or rtmboater@aol.com.