Upper Merion Township E-Newsletter

 April 24, 2015

TOWNSHIP CLICKS 

 
 
UMPR Campaigns!  
  The Executive Team for the new Community Center campaigned at the Board of Supervisors Meeting on Thursday, April 23, inviting residents to become premier Charter Passholder members. The ultra-modern facility will be the go to place for residents and neighboring communities to socialize, exercise, and educate themselves.
Sign up at Earth Day, Saturday, April 25.  
(l. to r.) Sudha Suryadevara, Recreation Superintendent; Gerri Vattimo, Marketing & Special Events Manager; Dan Russell, Parks and Recreation Director; GlennAnne Chabala, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation.
(The new home of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Upper Merion Senior Service Center will be 431 W. Valley Forge Road. Follow the progress on the Parks and Recreation's FB and Twitter pages)


 Job Well Done
Citations were awarded Thursday, April 23 at the Board of Supervisors meeting, recognizing the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company and the Lafayette Ambulance Company for responding to a recent car accident.


A Worthy Cause
Barbara Choc, Quartermaster for the Upper Merion Police Department, accepted the  Relay for Life Proclamation recognizing the importance of cancer awareness. 
(l. to r. Barbara Choc, Carole Kenney, Township Supervisor)  
 


Future Fire Services
Bill Jenaway, Township Supervisor, spoke at the annual Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors conference in April.  He was joined by Don Konkle PFESI and Tim Solobay, PA State Fire Commissioner. More than 100 supervisors and managers from across the state attended.  The program was called, Future Fire Services in Your Township.


Farmers Market - 3 Weeks Remaining!
The official Grand Opening is Saturday, May 16.
Look for FM vendors on Saturday, April 25 at the township building; they will be  supporting the annual Earth Day and Arbor Day observance.  

Children's Library: More Interactive!  

Laura Arnhold, children's librarian, designs and updates the children's pages on the township website so that residents can get the information they need. 

(Look for the Public Information Office to feature a different page each week, sharing what the website sub-committee is doing to improve department communication)
  Honoring Victims
Victim Services Center of Montgomery County held a vigil at the Township Building on Tuesday, April 21 honoring homicide victims and police officers who lost their lives due to violent crimes.
 
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E-Newsletter Prepared By: PIO Team
Edited By: Karl Helicher, Library Director
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COMMUNITY 

Join the Upper Merion Township Environmental Advisory Council and the partners of the Schuylkill Action Network to clean up the King of Prussia streams on Saturday, May 2 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Shred It
Protect your identity: shred your sensitive documents on Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at 2301 Renaissance Road in King Of Prussia.  

Is This Normal?
Find out if your child's behavior is normal. A seminar sponsored by CAST* will be held on May 7, in the LGI at Upper Merion Area High School at 7:00 PM.  Contact [email protected] or call 610-304-5533.
(*Community Alliance For A Safer Tomorrow)  
 
Pet Vaccine

The Montgomery County Health Department is holding rabies clinics this summer for dogs, cats, and ferrets. The first event will take place at the Abington Recycling Center (2201 Florey Lane, Abington, PA) from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Fliers can be found at the Township Building

 

Run Ready?
Dust off your sneakers for the King of Prussia 10-Miler on Sunday, May 17.  Perks: easy parking, plenty of hills, and there's a Kids Fun Run too.  This is a great alternative to the Broad Street Run!  

BCA Recipient
Congratulations to Temple University student Jessie Bereda, former Board of Community Assistance scholarship recipient, for being inducted into the Sigma Delta Pi honor society! The Temple Chapter, Delta Kappa, held an event in April recognizing the new members. 

FARMERS MARKET

Farmers Market LOGO

Celebrate Earth Day!

UMFM will participate in Earth Day, hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department,  on Saturday, April 25 at the Township building! Visit the

website for more info.

 

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LIBRARY

Gardening Series

Please view this flier for  upcoming gardening events.

 

Genealogy In Action

Ancestry.com is a genealogy database (for in-library use only) that provides access to U.S. and United Kingdom census data.

 

Spring Play Extravaganza

Families and children ages 3-7 can join the Junior Friends Thespians on Wednesday, April 29 at  7:00 PM. Little Red Riding Hood, Little Miss Muffet, Mother Goose and the Frog Prince will be featured.  No registration required.

 

Pajama Story time

Kids ages 2 - 5 are invited to wear their PJs at 7:00 PM on Tuesday evenings in April through May 12.  Enjoy terrific books, songs, and crafts that feature the library's Story Time Stars.  Register here.

PARKS AND RECREATION

Are You Thrifty?

Impact Thrift Stores will be at the township building on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to celebrate Earth Day! Please donate gently used clothing, shoes, books, and small electronics. 

 

Earth Day Festival 

Residents are invited to the township building to enjoy  Earth Day activities. This event is hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department.

 

Crush Childhood Cancer

The 4th annual Crush Childhood Cancer 5K and Community Fair will be being held on Saturday, May 9, at the Hope Community Church from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This fundraiser, supported by the Parks and Recreation Department, assists local families struggling with the financial hardships caused by childhood cancer.

Visit the website for more information.

 

Master Plan Survey Results

The ways in which most people use our parks are: walking, exercise, and organized sports/special events. 

Residents played a major role in answering questions about their township parks. Find out next week the top 3 additional park amenities residents would like to see. 

 

UMCC - Fall Opening!     

The Upper Merion Community Center is all about the basics! Get the latest updates on Facebook and Twitter.  

SAFETY AND CODES

Need To Recycle?

Search for a recycling solution here. 

 

PUBLIC WORKS

Like Us 

Keep up to date on the latest projects, road closings, detours, etc. through PW's Facebook page. 

 

Weadley Road - Closed

Weadley Rd will be closed on Monday, April 27 until Friday, May 1, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to replace a broken storm water pipe. Homes below 411 Weadley will be detoured to South Gulph Rd. Homes above 411 Weadley will be detoured to Hughes Rd. A CTY message is scheduled for Sunday, April 26 at 6:00 PM for the area most affected. 
 

SENIOR CENTER

Flea Market And Bake Sale

The 18th Annual UMSSC Flea Market And Bake Sale is Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. More information can be found on the UMSSC website.  Or, call 610-265-4715.

 

Stay Active

Click onto the UMSSC April calendar today and see what's going on. Call the Center at 610-265-4715 to register.

E-HISTORY FACT

King of the Manor

In the early 1900s, William David purchased a tract of land that became known as the David Farm, which had been in the Holstein family since about 1712. When fairs and games were held on the farmland, the winners would become the "King of the Manor."  In 1925 lots were sold off for $400 with $200 being refunded if the buyer dug his own foundation. This residential section of Upper Merion is what is known today as King Manor. (Source: King of Prussia Historical Society)

 

ADMINISTRATION

Bronze To Silver!

The Township's IT Department earns Silver recognition by the State Electronics Challenge, a national environmental leadership program, for its accomplishments in expanding its green procurement and responsible recycling of electronic office equipment in 2014.  This is the second year the township participated: moving up to Silver status. 

 

Township Honored

The Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association awarded the township with the Founders Award and the Public Sector Award. GVF annually recognizes exceptional leaders and projects that support best practices within our region.

  

Joint Meetings Live

UMGA-TV will televise the BOS Joint Meetings with the citizens Boards LIVE on Channel 22 (Comcast) and Channel 23 (Verizon), beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursdays.  Visit the township calendar for specific dates.    

 

New Board Openings

The Media Communications Advisory Board and the Municipal Utility Authority have openings. Residents are encouraged to apply.  An updated list of citizen board vacancies will be available on Monday, April 27.

 

Connect With Us  

View our township website here. 

POLICE

UMPD Job Opening

The application notice and application packet are available at the Communications Center located in the Township Building. Or, simply download a copy here.

 

Stay Informed 

Check out the weekly police report here

 

Car Show - New Location

The police association car show will be held on Saturday, May 2. Click on the uppermerionpoliceassociation.org website for details. 

ON THE MOVE

422 Lane Restrictions

 � On Monday, April 27 and Tuesday, April 28, from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, the right lane will be closed on westbound I-76 between the Gulph Mills and King of Prussia interchanges

�  On Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29, from 10:00 PM to 5:00AM, the right lane will be closed on eastbound I-76 between the Interstate 476 and Gulph Mills interchanges 

�   On Wednesday, April 29, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the right lane will be closed on eastbound U.S. 422 between the Armand Hammer and Sanatoga interchanges

�   On Thursday, April 30, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the right lane will be closed on westbound U.S. 422 between the Sanatoga and Armand Hammer interchanges 

 

Road Conditions

If you are traveling this weekend, you can check road conditions by visiting www.511PA.com.

 

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MEETING SCHEDULE

 
MONDAY

 April 27, 2015

 

No Meetings

Scheduled

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TUESDAY
  April 28, 2015
 
No Meetings
Scheduled

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WEDNESDAY

April 29, 2015

 

No Meetings

Scheduled

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THURSDAY
April 30, 2015

 

Board of Supervisors

Joint Meetings

Board Room

w/ Media Comm. Adv.

7:00 PM

w/ Envir. Adv. Council

7:30 PM

w/ Library Board

8:00 PM

w/ Mun. Utility Auth.

8:30 PM

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FRIDAY
May 1, 2015 
 
No Meetings
Scheduled

Admin. & Public Works Offices Closed
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