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COMMUNITY
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Rambler Riders
GVF representatives will be at the Township Building on Monday January 12, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to answer questions regarding updates to the Rambler service.
Ride On!
1) The Rambler is operated by Suburban Transit (Transnet).
2) Both shuttle buses use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as opposed to diesel.
3) Both shuttle buses will have two bike racks.
4) Wegmans and Walmart are now regular stops.
5) Target, Heuser Park, and the Casino are new stops.
Stressed Out?
The Community Alliance for a Safer Tomorrow (CAST) is holding a Stress Management Seminar on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM in the Large Group Instruction Room at UMAHS. Sign up: sshelton@umasd.org or call 610-304-5533.
KOPHS Business Meeting
The King of Prussia Historical Society will hold its annual business meeting on Saturday, January 10, at 2:00 PM in Christ Church (Old Swedes) Hall. Check the Society's website for more information.
Emergency Communication
How are emergencies involving road closures, traffic jams, and accident reports communicated to the public? Click here and find out.
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| PUBLIC WORKS | |
Plowing Through The Snow
This is the time of year when the Public Works Department could be slammed with a significant accumulation of snow, sleet, and rain. Here is what you will want to know. Click here.
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Chilly Anyone?
Warm up to the Market this year! Remember from January to April the Market is open every other Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Upper Merion Township Building.
Market Schedule
Visit us on Saturday, January 17 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Fresh vegetables and meat and dairy are a great way for you and your family to eat right in 2015. Grab a cup of hot coffee while you're here!
Like Us/Follow Us
Join us on Facebook and Twitter for any last minute changes to our vendor line-up.
Stay In Touch
Log onto the UMFM website here throughout the holiday season.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
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Your Voice Matters
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan Subcommittee needs your feedback! Please take the P&R Comprehensive Master Plan Survey here. Your opinions are a valuable contribution to the future of Upper Merion Township Parks.
Public Meeting Invite
The next public meeting on the township's Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan will be held in the Township Building's Valley Forge Room on the following dates: Tuesday, February 3 at 6:30 PM and Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 PM.
You Look Fabulous!
Here are some exercising programs that will keep you looking that way!
Hatha Yoga - Tuesday - 1/13-3/3 from 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM at the Roberts Elementary School
Classical Yoga - Thursday - 1/15-2/26 from 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM in the Belmont Park Classroom
Pilates - Wednesday- 1/21-3/11 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Candlebrook Elementary
What Cha' Doin....
....After School? Sign the kids up for one of several after school programs offered at Upper Merion's Elementary Schools.
Tennis Love
Indoor programs for the youth and adults start this weekend. Sign up here.
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SENIOR CENTER
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Friday Flicks
On Friday, January 16, the Upper Merion Senior Service Center will be showing The Love Punch. A middle-aged divorced man looks forward to retiring but there's a twist. Pizza ($2) at 11:15 AM, followed by the movie at 12:00 PM. Cost for both is $5.
Mah Jongg Anyone?
All levels are welcome to play every Monday at 9:30 AM at the Upper Merion Senior Service Center: free of charge.
Want More?
Check out the UMSSC website for more details on all the events.
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LIBRARY
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What's New?
Wireless printing and electronic room reservations are now available. Check our website for more details.
Winter Reading
The winter reading program for teens and adults ends on March 20. Read, register, and review online or at the library to win exciting prizes. Adult Registration & Teen Registration
De-Clutter with Darla
Learn 5 simple steps to organizing any space. Attendees can bring questions and pictures on Monday, January 12, at 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall. Register here.
Special Story Time
Don't miss a special story time for kids ages 3 and under with fun, interactive stories, songs, and music. Two days to choose from: Wednesday, January 14 or Thursday, January 15, both at 10:30am in the Little Theater. Register here.
Lego Block Party
K-4 can build and create at this fun Lego Party on Monday, January 19, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Little Theater. Register here
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Port Kennedy Background
Alexander Kennedy was the founder and namesake of Port Kennedy, purchasing the property from Mordecai Moore who died in 1803. Mr. Kennedy lived there from 1805 until his death in 1824, and he was buried at the Great Valley Presbyterian Church. By 1858, Port Kennedy included 1 hotel, 2 stores, a furnace, church, schoolhouse, blacksmith and wheelwright shop and 42 houses. The 1850 census reported 449 inhabitants and 516 residents were included in the 1870 census. The hotel, which was the only one in the area, was a large 3 story stone building elevated on the river bank. The Reading Railroad had a station nearby. Mr. Kennedy's residence, known as the Kennedy-Suplee Mansion, now sits abandoned at the edge of Valley Forge Park awaiting its fate.
Source: King of Prussia Historical Society
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| ADMINISTRATION | |
BOS Reorganization Meeting Recap
Greg Philips - Chairperson
Erika Spott - Vice Chairperson
David G. Kraynik - Secretary - Treasurer
Nicholas Hiriak - Asst. Secretary Treasurer
Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin, PC
Angela Caramenico - Open Records Clerk
Board Vacancies
The following township citizen boards have vacancies. Click here.
Need Something?
View our township website here.
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One Lane Travel
Audubon Road will be restricted to one lane at Route 363 (Trooper Road) on Mondays - Fridays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through January 23. Flagging will control traffic flow during construction and drivers are advised to allow additional time.
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