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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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The latest holiday safety tips were posted by Cathy Lare, Special Officer for the Upper Merion Police Department. The tips are located outside the Police Records office in the township building.
Talking Shop 
Several topics were up for discussion at the Board of Supervisors Workshop on Thursday, November 6, 2014. A representative from the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board made a presentation on the "Make It Montco" campaign. Longtime resident, Joan Kellett attended with Juvenile Detective Les Glauner, who gave an update on the Daniel T. Kellett Skateboard Park. A complete Workshop summary will be on the website the week of November 10, 2014.
(Note: BOS Workshops are open to the public)
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COMMUNITY
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SEPTA's King of Prussia Rail Project
Public meeting's have been scheduled for Monday, November 17 at the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge (Grand Ballroom), beginning at 4:00 PM, and on Wednesday, November 19, at Norristown's Municipal Building beginning at 4:00 PM.
UMT and KOP Bid Awarded
Upper Merion Township and KOP-BID were awarded an $88,000 Transportation and Community Development Initiative (TCDI) grant from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission to hire a professional design team for the First Avenue Linear Park in the King of Prussia Business Park. KOP-BID will provide a $22,000 match for the project.
KOP-Bid Projects
Over the last four years, KOP-BID has landscaped eight medians, installed and landscaped six 'Welcome to King of Prussia' gateways, designed and landscaped a business park entryway, and landscaped portions of Henderson Road.
Public Invite
GVF is hosting its 20th annual Transportation Conference on November 10, at the Crowne Plaza-Valley Forge.
PennDOT is hosting a public open house on Thursday, November 13 for the Schuylkill River Bridge Replacement Project. Want more? Visit www.umtownship.org.
Campaign Signs
All Montgomery County residents can drop off their campaign signs until November 12 at the following locations. Click here.
True Grit - Last Call
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 sshelton@umasd.org or call 610-304-5533 to register.
History Talk
On Saturday, November 8, a program about Keystone Markers will be held at 2:00 PM in Christ Church Old Swedes Hall. Click here for details.
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We Got This
Weather conditions determine when your leaves are picked up. Although leaves were picked up early, crews will revisit all roads again during the regularly scheduled time. What zone are you in? Click here and find out.
In Your Neighborhood
Aqua Pennsylvania will replace the existing 8-inch cast iron water main on the following streets beginning on Friday, November 14, 2014: View letter here.
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Rees Drive between Covered Bridge Road and Sweetbriar Circle
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Sweetbriar Circle between Rees Drive and Sweetbriar Road
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Sweetbriar Road between Rees Drive and Springdell Road
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Lukens Lane between Sweetbriar Circle and the cul-de-sac
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Fiber Arts Day
On Saturday, November 8, we will hold our annual Fiber Arts Day. Come for hands-on demos of spinning and weaving.
Tailgate With Waks
Join the fun Saturday, November 8, as Greg Waks, Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors, ladles out cups of his Pumpkin Ginger Bisque, one of his favorite tailgating recipes. Proceeds benefit the Farmers Market, Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company, and the Valley Forge Optimist Club.
Chili Cook-off Is Hot!
The Market will close out the 5th season with our annual Chili Cook-off! Start digging through your recipes today. Just $5 allows you to taste all the entries and pick the winner! Stop by the information booth, if you plan to enter the cook-off.
Market Schedule?
In next week's e-newsletter, find out when the Spring/Summer/Fall Market ends and when the winter Market begins. Stay in the know by logging onto the UMFM website. The Market is open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM every Saturday.
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POLICE
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UMPA Fundraiser Tonight!
The U.M. Police Association is holding a Beef-n-Beverage on Friday November 7, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, at the KOP Fire House. Information here.
Contact Bob Smull or Keith Christian @ 610 265-3232 or Info@uppermerionpoliceassociation.org
Pedestrian Struck
A 10-year old boy was hit by a car on Rt. 202 at Saulin Boulevard. Details here.
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SENIOR CENTER
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AARP Drivers Course
The UMSSC will host the AARP Drivers Course (4 hour course) from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Monday, November 10. Cost: $15.00 for members; $20.00 for non-members. Payment due the day of the course. Sign up at our reception desk.
Want More?
Check out the UMSSC website for a complete list of activities.
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LIBRARY
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Enchanted Library Tonight!
Tour the Enchanted Library with some of literature's most famous detectives on Friday, November 7 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. For K-4 but the whole family is invited. Register by calling 610-265-4806. The Library closed at 4:00 PM, November 7 to prepare for the event.
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Become A Member
The following township citizen boards have vacancies. Click here.
PIO Grand Opening
Great things are happening in the Public Information Office! We pushed back the time for the grand opening. Why? The much anticipated furniture and signage will be arriving soon!! Stay Tuned. Date: TBD
Talking Business
Attention all civic minded and business professionals of Upper Merion Township! The PIO is no longer sending Community Connections through "snail mail." The monthly newsletter will now arrive online. Sign up here.
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Grist Mill's Role
The grist mill, built in 1747 in Gulph Mills, played a significant role in the American Revolution by supplying flour to the Continental Army during their stay at Valley Forge. General George Washington's army encamped in the area for a week before departing for winter quarters at Valley Forge. Washington also used the area as an ammunition depot during the autumn of 1777.
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Ready For Winter?
The Public Information Office found the best resource for you to become winter ready. Click here.
Slow Going
Motorists are advised to allow additional time for travel on Saturday, November 8; Sunday, November 9; Monday, November 10; and Tuesday, November 11. U.S. 202, U.S. 422 and adjacent ramps will be closed for resurfacing. Check here for more information.
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MEETING SCHEDULE
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MONDAY
November 10, 2014
Library Board
Henderson Room
6:45 PM
Media Comm. Advisory Board
Board Room
7:00 PM
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TUESDAY
November 11, 2014
Police Citizen Adv.
Board
Henderson Room
7:00 PM
Fire & Rescue
Services Board
Admin. Conf. Room
7:30 PM
Parks & Recreation
Board
Valley Forge Room
7:30 PM
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WEDNESDAY
November 12, 2014
Pension Advisory Board
Board Room
5:30 PM
Board of Community Assistance
Admin. Conf. Room
6:00 PM
Enviro. Adv. Council
Atrium Conf. Room
7:00 PM
Planning Commission
Freedom Hall
7:00 PM
Transportation Auth.
Board Room
7:00 PM
THURSDAY
November 13, 2014
Board of Supervisors
Meeting
(BUDGET POSTING)
Freedom Hall
7:30 PM
No Meetings
Scheduled
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