|
TOWNSHIP CLICKS
|
The Public Information Office is looking to fill a part-time Social Media Assistant position. The deadline to submit resumes has been extended to Monday, August 31 at 6:00 PM. No phone calls please.
 Dear Subscriber....Thank you for reading the township e-newsletter week after week! We're aiming to boost our subscribers list this fall. So, please encourage your friends, neighbors or non-profit organizations to subscribe so we can double our subscription rate by the end of fall. I will post our growing list of subscribers regularly on social media. Since I oversee UMGA-TV studio as well, Don Herbert, Television Coordinator, the staff and I are looking forward to your input about what types of programs you want to see on our channel (Comcast: 22, Verizon 33). Please offer some suggestions at umtinfo@umtownship.org. We so appreciate the feedback we currently receive as we work to disseminate more information to you! Please note: The e-newsletter will be on a "summer hiatus" Friday, August 28 and Friday Sept. 4. Special thanks to my co-worker Karl Helicher, Library Director, for always editing my content. He always makes it fun! Hope everyone has an easy, breezy, August! Sincerely, Carla Showell-Lee Chief Information Officer
Sign up new subscribers here! Folks can also sign up under the Quick Links section on the front page of the township website. Thank you!
Content
Edited By: Karl Helicher, Library Director
|
|
|
|
|
COMMUNITY
| |
Back To School
Some schools are opening before the Labor Day weekend. Feel The Warmth, a local non-profit organization, is holding a back to school drive and will accept the following list of items. The boxes are located in the upper and lower lobby of the township building.
UMCC (Video)
Did you see the exciting NEW video about the Upper Merion Community Center on the Township's Facebook page? Don't wait! View it now. (Video produced by UMGA-TV)
Septa KOP Rail Project
SEPTA representatives gave an update on the King of Prussia Rail Project at the Board of Supervisors Workshop in July: plans are being evaluated to provide an extension of the Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) to the King of Prussia area. Stay up to date here.
BCA (Video)
See all the grant and scholarship recipients who were recognized on June 23 by the Board of Community Assistance. The video, produced by UMGA-TV, is posted on the township's Facebook page.
Summer Ain't Over!
Check out this happening list of fun, fun, fun!
Rain Or Shine
Valley Forge Summer Carillon Concerts continue at Washington Memorial Chapel, Route 23 in Valley Forge Park, every Wednesday in August at 7:30 PM, rain or shine. More information: 610-783-0120, 610-265-5211 or visit www.wmchapel.org
|
|
FARMERS MARKET
| |
Your Market List
On Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM, you'll find the following and much more:
Artisan - Susan Branco, ceramics
Musician - Kalee Shomo
Health and Wellness Participants
KOP Family Wellness
Upper Merion Dance & Gymnastics
Bowman Dance Company
Melissa Wawrzynek, Podiatrist
Delmarva Benefits Group
Dragon's Way Qigong
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.
|
|
LIBRARY
|
Edible Book Contest 
The 7th annual Edible Book Contest will be held on Wednesday, August 12 for students in grades K - 8. Entries are due by 3:00 PM in the Little Theater. Winners will be announced at our Superhero Academy program that night. No registration required
Historical Challenges
Join us as Reverend Ronald Popivchak talks about the historical challenges in the modern world on August 10 at 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall. Open to the public.
Superhero Academy
On Wednesday August 12, at 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall, kids can celebrate the amazing hero within at the close of the Summer Reading Club event. Dress for the part yourself as you meet famous superheroes. No registration required
Super Hero Story Time
On Monday, August 17 at 11:00 AM in the Little Theater, preschoolers ages 2 - 5 can join us for a SUPER story time, celebrating the amazing powers of "super" heroes through fun books and songs. Registration required.
|
|
PARKS AND RECREATION
|
Concerts Under The Stars
New Orleans Night is the last show of the concert series. Join us on Sunday, August 9 at 7:00 PM at the township building. Glen David Andrews is performing with special guest Philly Gumbo. You don't want to miss this!!!
UMT Community Pool
The swim club price structure has not been established for future seasons but Community Center passholders will receive a discount on Upper Merion Township swimming pool memberships. Remember the deadline to become a Charter Passholder is September 25, 2015. (Pool location: 431 W. Valley Forge Road)
Sign up to receive email updates about the Upper Merion Community Center!
|
|
PUBLIC WORKS
| |
 Arden Road Update
A stakeholders meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 11 to discuss the structural integrity of the bridge on Arden Road. The purpose of the meeting is to develop a plan to remediate the damaged bridge quickly. The results will be on FB and Twitter. More information here.
More updates can be viewed here.
Stay Connected
What roads are being paved? What roads are closed? What potholes are being fixed? Lisa Kittrell, Executive Secretary for Public Works, who also manages the Facebook page for the entire Department, will keep you up to date.
|
|
DID YOU KNOW?
| |
FRKSC - Thank You!
The Fire and Rescue Services Division and Fire Marshal's Office thanks all the young campers who participated in the annual Fire and Rescue Kids Safety Camp during the week of July 27! We hope everyone had fun and learned a lot!
Forward Thinking
Can you believe that the fall season is right around the corner? Bill Daywalt, Deputy Fire Marshal, put together a list of things that you should do this month to prepare your family for a warm winter season. Those tips will be in next weeks e-newsletter.
|
|
SENIOR CENTER
| |
Enjoying Summer?
Why not? Here's a detailed list of things to do if you are a member of the Upper Merion Senior Service Center.
August Calendar
See all the activities that are available to anyone who is 55 or older and a member of the UMSSC.
UMSFF
Please register for the Upper Merion Senior Fall Fling by printing this and mailing it in.
Call the Center at 610-265-4715 for the cost and to register for any program.
|
| E-HISTORY FACT |
KOP Inn History - Part 1
In the early 1950's, the PA Highway Dept planned to widen US 202 in preparation of the convergence of the PA Turnpike & Schuylkill Expressway. Widespread protests broke out as concerned citizens feared the King of Prussia Inn would be torn down. In 1952, the PA Highway Dept offered $139,000 to purchase the Inn. A decision was made to spare it and route US 202 at the Gulph Rd intersection around the historic property, making safe access impossible. On June 28, 1952, the Inn closed as the owner was unable to sustain the business.
(Courtesy of the King of Prussia Historical Society)
|
|
POLICE
| |
Crime Bulletin
Stay informed about what is going on in your area. (Updated through July 31, 2015)
|
| ADMINISTRATION | |
BOS Calendar
The August 6 Board of Supervisors Workshop was cancelled. The BOS Business Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 13 at 7:30 PM. Join us for a LIVE taping at the township building. Or view it on UMGA-TV (Comcast: 22; Verizon: 33)
.
Board Vacancies
Here is the most up to date list of board vacancies.
Additional 2015 Zoning Workshops
September 10 - 5:00 p.m.
October 8 - 5:00 p.m.
December 3 - 5:00 p.m.
|
| ON THE MOVE | |
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.
|
|
|
|
Better Living
Starts Here
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
