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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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Eating Pays
Dining at CHAMPPS in King of Prussia on Wednesday, June 3 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM will help pay for Parks and Recreation Department programs. Thank you for your support. (10% of all sales donated)
No Butts About It!
Carelessly tossed cigarette butts into flowered or mulched areas results in unnecessary litter, disruption of traffic, and emergency responses by the fire department. Message boards, coordinated by the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company and the UMPD, remind motorists not to toss cigarette butts.
(Video produced by UMGA-TV shows the dangers of cigarette butt littering)
Community Safety Day
A birds eye view captures members of the Upper Merion Police Department after kids and adults enjoyed getting their fingerprints taken, meeting K-9 Mike, McGruff, and Swoop while receiving safety literature.
(UMPD partnered with the Swedeland Volunteer Fire Department and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital at the King of Prussia Mall during National Police Week, which runs from May 10-16)
Job Well Done!
The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety presented commendation awards to Deputy Chief Dwight Devera (far right) and Captain Kim McGrath of the Lafayette Ambulance Squad for their quick actions that resulted in a cardiac save.
Ladder 48
Swedeland Volunteer Fire Company members met to review the specifications for a new 100 foot ladder truck (Ladder 48) for Upper Merion Township. The anticipated arrival date is scheduled for January 2016.
Police Awards
UMPD members receive Citizens Crime Commission awards for outstanding performance. Congratulations Officer Susan Bednar, Detective Andrew Rathfon, and Detective Blaine Leis
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Edited By: Karl Helicher, Library Director
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COMMUNITY
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Public Feedback
Visit www.TalkPATransportation.com before May 29 to provide input on transportation priorities for the update of the commonwealth's Twelve Year Transportation Program. Or, request a printed survey by email at
ra-penndotstc@pa.gov or phone 717-787-2913
Meals On Wheels
Learn more about Neighborhood Meals on Wheels , a non-profit organization that delivers hot and cold meals each weekday to those who are homebound and/or convalescing.
Rambler
The Upper Merion Township Rambler will NOT be in service on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.
Viking 5K Run
The Upper Merion Area Educational Foundation is hosting a Viking 5K Run at Caley Elementary School on May 31 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
KOP Hiring
Find out who is hiring by viewing the King of Prussia Business Improvement District's "Now Hiring In KOP" page.
Blood Drive
The Upper Merion Township Building is hosting the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, June 8, from
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
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FARMERS MARKET
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Rain Or Shine
Yes, we're open every Saturday from 9:00 until 1:00 PM.
Gotta' Taste It
Tina Garzillo, FM Events Manager, will be back by popular demand to share her famous strawberry lemonade at the Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 13. The Upper Merion Senior Service Center Band will also be entertaining folks once again!
What's Happening?
Every month the Farmers Market has something special planned. Stay in touch by visitng the Market website.
Stay in touch
Sign up for the Market e-newsletter.
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LIBRARY
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Reopens Tuesday
The Library will be closed on May 23, 24, and 25 (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) in honor of Memorial Day, and will reopen Tuesday, May 26 at 9:00 AM.
Teen Writers' Workshop
Students in grades 7-12 will improve their writing skills on Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall. Workshop is led by UMASD High School teachers.
Geronimo Stilton Party
Enjoy talking about one of our favorite (and most adventurous) literary mouse friends on Tuesday, May 26 at 2pm for students in grades 2 - 4.
Turtle Birthday Bash
Come celebrate Tera the Library Turtle's 15th birthday with a big party for the whole family on Monday, June 1 at 6:30 PM.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
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Art Class
Drawing and painting can start your week off right, beginning Wednesday, May 27 - July 15 from 1:00 PM to 3:00PM. All skill levels welcome.
Fit and Fabulous!
Nordic Walking will enable you to see the beautiful scenery of Valley Forge National Historical Park. Runs: Saturday, May 30 - July 18 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Take A Bite...
of the Big Apple on Saturday, June 6. Bus leaves for NYC from Candlebrook Elementary School.
Summer Fun?
Start with the Parks & Recreation Department before heading out to Hershey Park, Dorney Park, and Dutch Wonderland: get your discount tickets and save big!
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PUBLIC WORKS
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Requesting Service?
The deadline for the Yard Waste Collection Program is Thursday, May 28. Please submit a Request for Services form to have your yard waste collected.
Holiday Yard Work?
The township noise ordinance allows yard work to be done from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays and from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
Do You Like Us?
Keep up to date with Public Works through Facebook.
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SENIOR CENTER
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Center Closed
The UMSSC will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.
Keep It Moving
Click onto the UMSSC May calendar and see how you can stay active. Call the Center at 610-265-4715 to register for any program.
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POTUS Visits Park
On May 30, 1931, President Herbert Hoover visited Valley Forge Park. An estimated 35-40,000 people gathered to hear President Hoover's Memorial Day speech delivered in front of the Memorial Chapel. The President traveled to Betzwood via the PA Railroad, entering the park through Port Kennedy.
(Courtesy of the King of Prussia Historical Society & Pennsylvania State University.)
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Board Vacancies
Here is the current list of citizen board vacancies.
Visit Us
The township website is easier to navigate because of the efforts of the website subcommittee.
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POLICE
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 National Heat Awareness Day
Please take Ray Ray's pledge. The video produced by UMGA-TV and written by the UMPD says it all: With All That's On Your Mind, Don't Leave Your Child Behind.
Buckle Up
The UMPD will be participating in a National Seat Belt Enforcement Initiative between May 18 and May 31.
Holiday Travel
Heat, stress, and driving can cause an increase in road rage incidents. The UMPD is offering the following tips.
In Your Neighborhood
Check out the weekly police report here.
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ON THE MOVE
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Ramp Closing
The ramp from Route 724 (Schuylkill Road) to U.S. 422 East will close on Wednesday, May 27 for the construction of a new ramp and for the reconstruction of the eastbound side of the U.S. 422 bridge over the Schuylkill River.
Road Conditions
If you are traveling this weekend, you can check road conditions by visiting www.511PA.com.
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