Community Connections November

Community Connections

November

Township Breaks New Ground (VIDEO)

The Upper Merion Community Center's groundbreaking ceremony was held at 431 W. Valley Forge Road in King of Prussia on October 23. The 60,000 sq. ft., three-level facility, will have approximately 150 parking spaces. The Center will offer township residents, employees and visitors the following services: fitness center, multi-sport court, three lane walking/ running track, caf� and lounge area, classroom/meeting room space, Wi-Fi capabilities, and a Senior Service Center. (2015 Mid-Summer Opening)

Click the image above to view the groundbreaking ceremony.

From The Township

CC Online

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Good Business

Teamwork makes the dream work! The Public Works and the Parks & Recreation departments collaborated to construct an ADA accessible ramp for the William Wall Memorial Park. A local couple requested the ramp for their son, who is wheelchair bound, so that he could access to the park. Public Works employees, Bill Schutter, Todd Lachenmayer, and Gary Collins expeditiously took the lead with the assistance of other Public Works staff and got the job done!

Enchanted Library

Tour the Enchanted Library with some of literature's most famous detectives on Friday, November 7 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The event is for kindergarten through 4th grade but the whole family is invited. Register by calling 610-265-4806. Library closes at 4:00 PM.

Effort or Talent?

David Meketon will be speaking at the next CAST seminar. Topic? True Grit: Why Effort is as Important as Talent. The FREE event will be held on Monday, November 10 at 7:00 PM in Room C-230 at the Upper Merion Area Middle School. Contact Susan Shelton at [email protected] or call 610-304-5533 to register.

Security Online

"Phishing" is an attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames and passwords in electronic communication. Read this alert to find out more information.

Campaign Sign

Recycle your campaign signs! All Montgomery County residents can drop off their campaign signs from November 5 to November 12 at the locations listed here.

Community Matters

Beef-n-Beverage Fundraiser

The Upper Merion Police Association is also holding a Beef-n-Beverage on Friday, November 7. The fundraiser will be held at the King of Prussia Fire House. The cost is $25 per person. Please bring at least one non-perishable food item. The food will be donated to the Upper Merion Emergency Aid Fund. For more information contact: Bob Smull or Keith Christian at 610 265-3232 or [email protected] .

Schuylkill River Bridge Update

PennDOT is hosting an open house on November 13 detailing the Schuylkill River Bridge Replacement. The open house will be at the Lower Providence Township Building (100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA) from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Local Links

"Motor Vehicle Accident involving Pedestrian at Rt. 202 and Saulin Blvd."

-UMPD Traffic Safety Unit

"KOP-BID TO CREATE LINEAR PARK IN KOP BUSINESS PARK"

-King of Prussia-Business Improvement District

"King of Prussia works with GQ and Glamour for chic shopping event"

-Philly.com

"Sears to shut what's left at King of Prussia store"

- Philly.com

"Progress continues on Sullivan's Bridge in West Norriton"

- The Times Herald

"Upper Merion Township Police Department to Conduct Aggressive-Driving Enforcement"

-UMPD Community Response Unit