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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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Job Well Done
Christopher McLeod received the Mary Bacchi Emergency Medical Services Responder Award, at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, November 13.
Enchanted Library 2014 Cast - A cast photo of the 2014 Junior Friends Thespian Performers for the Upper Merion Township Library
Enchanted Library Huge Success!
On Friday, November 7 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, the Upper Merion Township Library was magically transformed into a "Top Secret" detective scene, during the 6th annual Enchanted Library. More than 310 children and adults met some of children's literature's most famous detectives and helped solve "The Mystery of the Lost Treasure."
Enchanted Library 2014 Nate the Great - featuring (left to right) Parker Edge as Nate the Great and Miya Shin as Rosamond
#ThankAVet
The History Channel invites you to participate in its Thank A Vet social campaign, designed to recognize the contributions made by those who have served the country. The channel will donate $1 for each tweet using #thankavet to three non-profits. Click here for more information.
Michael Santillo, who served in Vietnam, visited the Public Information Office on Veterans Day, November 11.. (Pictured: Carla Showell-Lee, Chief Information Officer, Mike Santillo, Chairperson for the Upper Merion Transportation Authority)
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Beyond Veterans Day
Hopefully this moving video will encourage you to strike up a conversation with a veteran.
(Video Shot by: Jim Carracappa of UMGA-TV)
 Sustainable Success
This award was given to Upper Merion Township's Information Technology Department for its accomplishments in green procurement of computer and imaging equipment in 2013. IT was awarded Bronze recognition by the State Electronics Challenge. Look for information supplied by the IT Department in the winter edition of Township Lines on environmentally friendly ways to properly dispose your computer.
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COMMUNITY
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BCA - November 15
The Board of Community Assistance is giving away money. The Senior Student Scholarship application and the 501 (c) Organization and Agency application can be found here. The deadline is Sunday, March 15, 2015.
BCA - Application Process
* Visit here, the Township Building, or call 610-265-2600 to obtain an application.
* Applications remain on file for 1 year, unless the applicant requests withdrawal.
* Applicants are interviewed by at least two members of the Board of Supervisors.
* If an applicant is not selected, the application will remain on file for 1 year for future consideration.
* All applicants are notified by mail once a decision is made.
SEPTA's King of Prussia Rail Project
Public meetings 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.
Holiday Toy Drive
Feel The Warmth! A local 501 (c) 3 non profit organization is holding its 3rd annual toy drive, which runs until December 14. More information here.
Blood Drive Results
Your blood donation on November 3, 2014, at the Upper Merion Township Building will help 69 patients in local hospitals. Here are the results: Red Cross goal: 27, Scheduled Participants: 40, Presenting: 26, Collected: 23
Tree Planting
Help us plant trees on Saturday, November 15 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Whitegate Park. If you're interested in volunteering, just show up!
Food Drive
A non-perishable food drive, hosted by the Valley Forge Patriots Girls Softball team, will be held on Saturday, November 22 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Heuser Park. All goods will be donated to Philabundance.
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Help Us, Help You
Please do NOT rake or blow your leaves beyond your curb-line or your property's border into the roadway travel lanes. This is a violation of a township ordinance and could require the police department to respond to unsafe roadway conditions. Click here.
Please Be Patient
Weather conditions determine when your leaves will be picked up. Leaf collection in Zone 3 is 100% complete. Crews have begun collection in Area 1. Crews will revisit all roads. Check which zone you are in here .
WoMEN At Work
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing the existing 8-inch cast iron water main on the following streets: 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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Countdown Begins
Our seasonal Farmers Market ends on Saturday, November 22. The winter market begins on Saturday, December 6. Several of our vendors will be here every other week from 10:00 AM to Noon.
Chili Tops It Off
The Market will close out its 5th season with the annual Chili Cook-off and a visit from the Mummers! So get to steppin'! Dig through your recipes today, and for just $5 you can taste all the entries and pick the winner! Stop by the Market information booth on Saturday, November 15, if you plan to enter the cook-off.
Stay Informed
Log onto the UMFM website. The Market is open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM every Saturday.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
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Your Voice Matters
The Township Parks and Recreation Department is updating the township's Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The next public meeting is Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 6:30 PM in the Valley Forge Room at the township building.
Holiday Hoopla
Celebrate the holidays with Parks and Recreation on Friday, December 5 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. All festivities will be on the upper level of the township building. We will announce the winners of the Holiday Light Contest. More information here.
Time To Give
We're collecting non-perishable food items for Upper Merion Emergency Aid. Please bring donations on Friday, December 5.
Adult Basketball League
Runs Sunday and Tuesday evenings, starting on Sunday, December 7. Limited space - registration is first come, first-served.
Parenting Center
Facilitators Janet Main and Cynthia Grivner will be available on Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, starting December 11. They will share practical and helpful advice that every parent will benefit from knowing. For more information, please call 484-685-5474 or email umparenting@gmail.com.
Tickets On Ice
Frozen tickets are available in the Parks and Recreation Department.
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POLICE
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Going Shopping?
Be sure to share this information with all your friends before you go shopping on Black Friday. Click here.(Information provided by Harry Nuskey, Community Response Unit Officer)
Thank you
The Upper Merion Police Association held a Beef n Beverage fundraiser on November 7. Thank you to all who attended and donated non-perishable food. All items were given to the Upper Merion Emergency Aid organization.
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SENIOR CENTER
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We Are Trippin'
On Wednesday, November 19, we will be hosting
a trip to the Valley Forge Casino. The shuttle departs from the center at 9:30 AM and returns at 2:00 PM.
Band Tours
The UMSSC Band will perform at the Upper Merion Middle School's Patriotic Concert on Monday, November 24 at 7:00 PM.
Holiday Celebration
The UMSSC is hosting its annual Holiday Party on Monday, December 8 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Grand Ballroom at the Radisson Tower of the Valley Forge Casino. Cost: UMSSC Members $23.00 Non-UMSSC members $26.00.
Want More?
Check out the UMSSC website for more details.
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LIBRARY
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With Appreciation
The library greatly acknowledges everyone who participated in the California Pizza Kitchen fundraiser on Thursday, November 13. By eating pizza with purpose, 20% of your sales benefited the library. The library especially thanks California Pizza Kitchen for its generosity and its support of the library. We will keep the public informed on how much money was raised.
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ECDC Meeting Cancelled
The Economic and Community Development Committee's November 17 meeting has been cancelled. Our last meeting of the year is scheduled for December 15 at 7:00 PM. We encourage interested citizens to apply for the board vacancy.
Get Involved
The following township citizen boards have vacancies. Click here.
PIO Grand Opening - December 4
Previously, we had a soft opening and now it's time to chat and chew with all of YOU at our official grand opening of the Public Information Office! The date is set for Thursday, December 4 at 11:00 AM. We will share our New Year goals, PIO slogan, and our latest technology.
Saving Trees
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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PA's First State Park
Valley Forge Park was established as the first state park of Pennsylvania in 1893. It was charged by the Valley Forge Park Commission "to preserve, improve, and maintain as a public park the site on which General George Washington's army encamped at Valley Forge." The area around Washington's Headquarters was chosen as the park site.
(Content provided by: Shirley Funkhouser, K of P Historical Society)
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Seal Paving Ahead
* U.S. 202 North, between W. Valley Road and Gulph Road, and on U.S. 202 N. ramp to Interstate 76 East on Saturday, November 15 from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
* U.S. 202 North, between W. Valley Road and Gulph Road, and on the U.S. 202 N. ramp to I-76 East on Sunday, November 16, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Road Resurfacing
* U.S. 202 South, between Gulph Road and Swedesford Road, on Saturday, November 15 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
* U.S. 422 East, between First Avenue and U.S. 202 and the U.S. 422 E. ramp to U.S. 202 South, on Sunday, November 16 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
For more information: Motorists can check conditions on U.S. 202, U.S. 422 and other major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. (The link should be working now)
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MEETING SCHEDULE
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MONDAY
November 17, 2014
Economic & Comm.
Develop. Committee
Board Room
CANCELLED
7:00 PM
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TUESDAY
November 18, 2014
UM Municipal Utility Authority
Board Room
7:00 PM
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WEDNESDAY
November 19, 2014
Shade Tree &
Beaut. Commission
Henderson Room
7:00 PM
Zoning Hearing Board
Freedom Hall
7:00 PM
THURSDAY
November 20, 2014
No Meetings
Scheduled
No Meetings
Scheduled
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