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January 30, 2015
TOWNSHIP WEBSITE MAINTENANCE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 from 11:00 PM until SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 7:00 AM EST
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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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Township Support
Upper Merion Township provided shelter in Freedom Hall on Sunday, January 18, 2015 after icy roadways caused a 60 vehicle pile-up at the Gulph Mills interchange on I-76. Greg Philips, Board of Supervisors Chairperson; David G. Kraynik, Township Manager; and members of staff were on hand to assist.
(Picture Credit: Rob D)
UM Crew Team--Mulch Fundraiser
(Top 5 reasons to support it - TODAY!)
1) The 3rd annual mulch fundraiser ends Monday, February 2, 2015
2) Rowing equipment is expensive and the team wants to remain competitive
3) If you live in the UMASD and purchase 10 or more bags of mulch, we will deliver for FREE
4) We do all the heavy lifting
5) No sales tax and it's TAX deductible
Ready to ORDER?
call our mulch hotline 610-265-1981, or email support@umcrew.org and request an order form be emailed to you.
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COMMUNITY
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Feel the Warmth
Although only 4 months of school remain, many students and schools still need supplies. Feel the Warmth, a 501 (C)3 non profit organization, needs your help. A donation box is located at the Upper Merion Township Building. Click here.
Superbowl Sunday
PennDOT is urging drivers to watch the weather forecast, prepare to change any travel plans, and designate a sober driver ahead of time. PennDOT data shows there were 287 crashes last year, with two fatalities in those crashes: 17 crashes were alcohol-related.
Happy Birthday
On Presidents Day, February 16 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the Valley Forge National Historical Park will host a "party" for Washington to commemorate his 283rd birthday. More information here.
Club Gives Time
Members of the Upper Merion Women's Club warmed the tummies of more than 150 homeless people on Thursday, January 29, with chili con carne at St. John's Soup Kitchen in Norristown. The kitchen feeds approximately 600 people weekly.
Can't Get Out?
Take advantage of Neighhborhood Meals On Wheels, a non-profit organization where volunteers deliver meals to residents who have difficulty with shopping for food and preparing meals. (Service may be either temporary or long-term) Visit www.neighborhoodmealsonwheels.com.
In Memory Of
The township extends its condolences to the families and friends of Bill Ross, former Board Supervisor, and Gene Lonchar, Fire and Rescue Services Board member, both of whom passed away on Thursday, January 29. Mr. Ross served from 1957-1963 and Mr. Lonchar served for over 20 years.
NEW Rambler Schedule
New stops are noted in the brochure found here.
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Stop On By
We're open on Saturday, January 31 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. 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
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PARKS AND RECREATION
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Early Dismissal?
Since all elementary school kids are dismissed early on Friday, February 6, why not participate in the early dismissal program, "Bricks 4 Kidz." More information.
Bling! Bling!
It's new! A jewelry design workshop is scheduled on Saturday, February 7. Click here.
Discount Tickets
The Parks and Recreation Department is selling discount ski and movie tickets. Stop in and get your tickets during office hours. We are open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Public Meeting
The next public meeting for the P & R Master Plan Subcommittee will be held on Tuesday, February 3 at 6:30 PM in the Valley Forge Room. Please take the Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan Survey! Your opinions are a valuable contribution to the future of Upper Merion Township Parks. Survey found here. |
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PUBLIC WORKS
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Traffic Signal Repair
Armour and Sons Electric will repair the traffic signal pole and mast arm on the north west corner of Henderson Road and Valley Forge Road on Saturday, January 31, at 8:00 AM, weather permitting. Weather date: Saturday, February 7.
Congrats PW!
The Public Works Department received an Honorable Mention after submitting a nomination form to the Delaware Valley Insurance Trusts for the 2014 Risk Management Innovation Award. They replaced belt filter presses with rotary press sludge dewatering technology. Details here.
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SAFETY AND CODES
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CO - The "Invisible Killer"
Carbon monoxide is a gas that has no odor or color. More than 150 people in the United States die from accidental non-fire related CO poison found in consumer products, including generators. Here are some common symptoms. Click here.
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SENIOR CENTER
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Are You Bored?
Click here and find out all the fun things you could be doing right now.
Senior Fall Fling Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, February 17 at 9:30 AM in the Valley Forge Room of the Township Building. We are planning the 2015 Senior Fall Fling. All are invited.
Want More?
Check out the UMSSC website for more details on all the events.
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LIBRARY
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Book Talk
Dr. Charles Blockson will appear on Saturday, February 7 at 2:00 PM in the Henderson Room to discuss his book, The President's House Revisited behind the Scenes: the Samuel Fraunces Story. The event is co-sponsored by Delta Sigma Tau Sorority and the library's Friends of Black History.
Winter Reading Program
This program for teens and adults, ends March 20. Read, review, and register online or at the library to win exciting prizes. Click here.
PJ Story Time
All kids ages 2 - 5 years old and their families can come to the library in their pajamas on Tuesday, at 7:00 PM from now through March 3. The story hour is filled with great books, songs, and crafts. No registration necessary.
Wacky Wednesday...
...is on February 11 at 6:30 PM! All 3rd and 4th graders are invited to discuss the must read book, Lulu and the Brontosaurus by Judith Viorst. Once registered, come to the library to pick up your copy of the book. Register here.
Tax Season
If you prepare your own tax return, we have some important information for you. The IRS appropriations were significantly cut this year, resulting in fewer forms being available. Click on library for more details.
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Origins of Hughes Park
In 1928, Hughes Park became one of the first planned subdivisions in the township. Road patterns, utilities, and plots of land were staked out so that buyers could purchase their own lots and construct their own dwellings. However, with the Depression of 1929, many of the lots sat empty for years.
Road to Valley Forge
On Saturday February 7 at 2:00 PM at Christ Church Old Swedes, Sheila Vance will talk about the six days George Washington and his army spent at Gulph Mills and Rebel Hill. The author is a local resident.Click here.
Source: King of Prussia Historical Society |
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Website Maintenance
The township's website will be inaccessible from Friday, January 30 at 11:00 PM, until Saturday, January 31 at 7:00 AM EST. Periodical upgrades are needed to improve our site's stability and security. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Staffers Unite The IT Department and the Public Information Office are teaming up to upgrade the township's website. During the Content Phase, the website sub-committee (consisting of 14 members) will consolidate, reorganize, and purge information in order to streamline the "nested" menus or "drop down's." Stay Tuned!
Community Service The following township citizen boards (updated on January 21) have vacancies. Click here. Get Connected View our township website here. |
| ON THE MOVE | |
Slow Going
U.S. 422's eastbound left lane will be closed on Tuesday, February 3 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the westbound left lane will be closed Wednesday, February 4 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Crews are working to install shielding beneath the Route 363 (Trooper Road) bridge.
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