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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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 Ted Was There! Were You?
On Saturday, May 30 the Market will celebrate its 5 years of service to the community! Sally Slook, Assistant Township Manager, brought her "lovable mutt" that was quickly commandeered by a marketeer on opening day.
Pursuit of Law Enforcement
Isaiah Alicea, a senior at UMHS, spent several weeks with members of the police department for his senior project on how law enforcement is perceived in the township. Corporal Brandy Faherty met Isaiah and his family through the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. Isaiah wants to pursue a career in federal law enforcement.
Public Works... Works!
Find out what projects the crew is working on by visiting PW's FB page.
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. Detective Les Glauner says in this video that part of the proceeds will benefit the Daniel T. Kellett Memorial Skatepark. Thank you for your support. Register here.
(10% of all sales donated)
GVF Tracks Future
Reading Budding Celebration
Big and Little Reading Buddies who actively participated in the literacy program during the 2014-15 school year were honored on Tuesday, May 19 by the Upper Merion Township Library, during it's annual Reading Buddy Celebration. More than 125 people attended.
Janil Patel, owner of the King of Prussia Dunkin Donuts, sponsored a donut decorating contest for the Reading Buddies.
Do you have a Township Click? Do share!
Edited By: Karl Helicher, Library Director
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COMMUNITY
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50th Upper Merion Regatta
The Upper Merion Area High School Crew Team and the Crew Parent Booster will be hosting its 50th Home Regatta at the Upper Merion Boathouse in Bridgeport on Sunday, May 31. Boat races start at 9:15 AM.
Wanna' Prune?
The Upper Merion Shade Tree & Beautification Commission invites you to learn and practice some basic pruning and tree care skills on Saturday, June 6, at 9:00 AM at Heuser Park (near playground).
Pruning Details
Please bring work gloves, pruner, lopper, cultivator, shovel, and a refillable water bottle. Wear sensible shoes and a hat! To register please contact Barley Van Clief at bvanclief@pennhort.org (See above)
Viking 5K Run
The Upper Merion Area Educational Foundation is hosting a Viking 5K Run at Caley Elementary School on Sunday, May 31 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Let's Walk & Talk
Conserve Water - Please.
Here is the Blue Guide for Water Conservation. Hard copies are outside the Public Information Office in the township building.
Rock Your Lunch!
Join the King of Prussia Bid for FREE live music, while you lunch outside from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. Sample FREE food from your favorite KOP restaurants or purchase freshly prepared lunch items on the front lawn at Arkema (900 First Avenue).
Nor-View Farm Event
Dr. Armitage, a world renown speaker, writer, and teacher, on horticultural topics will be at Nor-View Farm Garden Center on Saturday, May 30 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For more information, call 610-265-7830 or e-mail.
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FARMERS MARKET
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Happy Birthday!
It was May 2010 when Kelly Meneeley and current BOS Chairperson Erika Spott co-founded the Upper Merion Farmers Market. A lot has happened in those five years! Share a slice of cake on Saturday, May 30 and celebrate with the 2015 Market team!
Stay In The Know
Every month the Farmers Market has something special planned. Stay in touch by visiting the Market website.
E-Newsletter Sign-up
Sign up for the Market e-newsletter.
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LIBRARY
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Chipolte Fundraiser
Please help us spread the word about the Township Library's upcoming fundraiser on Tuesday, June 23 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Proceeds of 50% will be donated to the library.
Be Inspired
A Writers' Workshop for teens in Grade 7 through 12 will be held on Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall. You must register. The workshop is led by UMASD High School teachers.
Art Success
Fred Dixon will hold an art lecture, Van Gogh: From Abject Failure to Superstar on Tuesday, June 16 at 7:00 PM in the Valley Forge Room. More information and to register.
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.
Photo Basics 101
Calling all middle schoolers! On Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00 PM, get a cool introduction to photography and learn how to take amazing photos using devices you already have - cell phones, iPads, tablets, and cameras.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
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Better Living Starts Here!
This Parks and Recreation slogan sums up what the Upper Merion Community Center is all about! Become a Charter Passholder if you've been looking for ways to be more connected, more healthy, more happy, and more lively! The UMCC will open in the fall of 2015.
Stay In The Know
Sign up to receive email updates about the Upper Merion Community Center!
B-Ball
The summer session for adult men's basketball (over 30)starts Monday, June 1. Sign up to reserve your spot.
The Big Apple
The bus leaves for New York City from Candlebrook Elementary School on Saturday, June 6.
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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SAFETY AND CODES
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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.
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SENIOR CENTER
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May Fun!
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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Property Rental Rates in the 1600's
William Penn laid out the "Manor of Mount Joy" for his daughter in 1683. The Manor comprised 7,800 acres and included nearly all of present-day Upper Merion Township, whose boundaries it overlapped. The rent for the 7,800 acres was to be one beaver skin a year.
(Courtesy of the King of Prussia Historical Society.)
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BCA Recipient Unveiled
Recipients of the Board of Community Assistance Grant and the Senior Student Scholarships were announced at the Board of Supervisors public meeting on May 28. See who they are by visiting the township's FB and Twitter pages.
Are You A Recipient?
On behalf of Upper Merion Township, we look forward to seeing all the recipients at the private BCA awards reception on Tuesday, June 23 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort. More details in your congratulation notice.
Water Shut Off
Property owners who have failed to make full payment on their delinquent sewer balance will have their water shut off beginning June/July 2015. A posting by the water company and a bright green door hanger, issued by Upper Merion Township, will be issued.
Please Note: All delinquent property owners have been issued delinquent notices in February 2015 with 30 days to make payment and second notices in April 2015 with an additional 15 days to make payment.
Check Us Out
The township website is easier to navigate because of the efforts of the website subcommittee.
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POLICE
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Community Service
The UMPD will be at the Upper Merion Farmers Market on Saturday, May 30 for a fun day of fingerprinting!
What's Going On?
Check out the weekly police report here.
With All That's On Your Mind...
Don't Leave A Child Behind is a recent PSA archived on the township's website. The PSA addresses the issue of children left in vehicles when adults become distracted.
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ON THE MOVE
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Road Repair
State crews continue to work aggressively to repair pavement damage on state highways in the five-county Philadelphia. PennDOT is working to repair higher volume roadways first.
Find A Pothole?
Be specific when reporting potholes or any other highway-maintenance concerns on state routes. PennDOT's toll free hotline is 1-800-FIX-ROAD (1-800-349-7623) or by visit
www.dot.state.pa.us and select "Submit Feedback."
Road Conditions
If you are traveling this weekend, you can check road conditions by visiting www.511PA.com.
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