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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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Don't Delay Sign Up Today!
Become A Charter Passholder Member
Swim For Free
The Upper Merion Township Swimming Pool Reopens Saturday!!!!
After lengthy litigation between the Township and its tenant, Upper Merion Swim and Tennis Club (UMSTC), the Township regained possession of the pool, located at 431 W. Valley Forge Road, on July 22, 2015. Charter and annual passholders
who sign up today will be able to swim for the remainder of the 2015 summer season for FREE! The swim club price structure has not been established for future seasons. Remember the deadline to become a Charter Passholder is September 25, 2015.
Quarter Carnival
Parks and Recreation's Adventure Day Camp held its annual Quarter Carnival at Roberts Elementary School on July 21 . Campers enjoyed a great variety games; proceeds support educational, athletic, and recreational needs of underserved children living within Upper Merion Township and Bridgeport Borough.
Overview of the Anthony "Tony" Chiccino, Jr. Foundation.
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Edited By: Karl Helicher, Library Director
Picture Edits/Content Inserted By: Kristen Bowes, PIO Intern
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COMMUNITY
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Montco Happening?
Check out this happening list of summer fun!
ReadyMontco Ready!
Upper Merion Township has transitioned to Montgomery County's new system called ReadyMontco to send emergency alerts via phone, text, and email to residents. Subscribers are taking steps to update their existing account and to gain access to the new and improved features. Upper Merion's old emergency system, Connect-CTY-Blackboard Connect, is no longer in service.
School Drive
Feel The Warmth, a local non-profit organization, is holding a back to school drive and it will be accepting the following list of items. The boxes are located in the lobby of the township building.
Free Wednesday Concerts....
Valley Forge Summer Carillon Concerts continue at Washington Memorial Chapel, Route 23 in Valley Forge Park. On Wednesday July 29, Hunter Chase from the University of Chicago will perform. These free hour-long concerts are held every Wednesday in July and August at 7:30 PM, rain or shine. More information: 610-783-0120, 610-265-5211 or visit www.wmchapel.org
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FARMERS MARKET
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Stay In Touch
Every month the Farmers Market has something special planned. Stay in touch by visiting the Market.
E-Newsletter Sign-up
Sign up for the Market e-newsletter.
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LIBRARY
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Reading For All! 
Children, teens, and adults can register for summer reading and win exciting prizes. Please check the library website for more details or call 610-265-4805.
Read to the Dogs
Every Wednesday in July through August 5 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, kids in grades K-4 can sign up for a fun ten-minute time slot to practice reading to greyhounds: Star & Brandy! Register for a timeslot in the library.
Teen Spray Paint
Monday Night Fun
On Monday, July 27 in the Little Theater, students in grades 5 - 8 are invited to attend a fun evening at the library. There will be a book discussion (El Deafo or The Seer of Shadows) at 7:00 PM, Library Jeopardy at 7:30 PM and a Junior Friends Meeting at 8:00 PM. No registration required.
Mike & Roberta Straka
On Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall, kids in grades K-6 can meet the superheroes of invention at this enlightening show. No registration required.
Family Movie Matinee
On Wednesday, July 29 at 3;00 PM in Freedom Hall, join other patrons for a family movie time, featuring Big Hero 6 (rated PG - 102 minutes running time). No registration required.
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PUBLIC WORKS
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Last Call - Need Service? 
The Public Works Department will be accepting storm debris until Friday, July 31. The debris must meet the Yard Waste Collection Guidelines on the township's website.
Looking For Work?
Please view this Public Works job posting here.
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DID YOU KNOW?
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 The Montgomery County Commissioners and the Department of Public Safety have launched a new "text to 9-1-1" service. It allows county residents to send short text messages to 9-1-1 in an emergency if their wireless phone service is provided by one of the four largest carriers: AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, or T-Mobile. More information here.
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SENIOR CENTER
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Fall Fling Registration
Please remember to sign-up for the 14th Annual Senior Fall Fling held on Thursday, September 24 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Registration forms are at the township building, outside the Public Information Office and in the summer edition of Township Lines.
July Activity
See all the activities offered by the UMSSC that are available to anyone who is 55 or older.
Call the Center at 610-265-4715 to register for any program.
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Martin's Dam Club
Martin's Dam Club was a recreational spot even before its organization in 1924. George R. Park, a long time resident, purchased the old Martin homestead for his family in 1906. Mr. Park established an informal club at the location built on the site of Henry Zook's dam. Many came to enjoy swimming in the cool spring-fed waters of the dam.
(Courtesy of the King of Prussia Historical Society)
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POLICE
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Crime Bulletin
Stay informed as to what's going on in your area. (Updated through July 17, 2015)
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PIO Update
Former employee Justin Friend, Public Information Assistant, took a position with the City of Philadelphia back in June. Kristen Bowes, PIO Intern, will be returning to college on July 31. The Public Information Office is looking for a Social Media Assistant. More information found here. Please do not call the Public Information Office for an interview or drop off resumes.
Board Vacancies
Here is the most up to date list of board vacancies.
Additional Zoning Workshops (2015)
The following Zoning Workshops have been added - please mark your calendars.
August 6 - 5:00 p.m. - Cancelled
September 10 - 5:00 p.m.
October 8 - 5:00 p.m.
December 3 - 5:00 p.m.
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Slow Going
Lane restrictions are scheduled on U.S. 422 west between Route 23 (Valley Forge Road and Route 363 exits in Upper Merion Township) on Thursday, July 30, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a bridge inspection.
Stay Alert
Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511.pa.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day and provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 770 traffic cameras.
Egypt Road Repairs
Construction is scheduled to begin Sunday, July 26, on a $2.8 million project to repair and resurface seven miles of Egypt Road between Route 29 (Collegeville Road) and Main Street. Crews will work Sundays through Fridays from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM through late August.
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Better Living
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