Montgomery Township News

Elder Law Presentation- Sponsored by the Senior Committee!

Elder Law Presentation Montgomery Township Senior Volunteer Committee Come Learn About Elder Law Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Montgomery Township Meeting Room 1001 Stump Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936 Hear about topics that impact... More

Montgomery Township voted “Fifth Most Affordable Suburb in America!”

Montgomery Township voted "Fifth Most Affordable Suburb in America!" Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania - Business Week has just named its top "10 Best Affordable Suburbs in America." The Montgomery Township Board of Supervisors are pleased to announce... More

2010 Spring & Summer Rec News Available Online Now!

Spring and Summer is almost here! The 2010 Recreation News for Spring/Summer is now available online. This includes great programs like Kids U, trips and much more. To view the Recreation News, please click here! More

Sign up for Kids University Today- Deadline is May 14th!

Sign up for Kids University today! This full-day summer program is back for its fourth year! All registrations and payments must be received by May 14. Registration will be limited on a first come, first... More

Transportation Info- 202 Parkway Project!

Update on Transportation Enhancements Enhancing and upgrading Montgomery Township's road system is a top priority for the Board of Supervisors in order to alleviate traffic congestion and to continually improve the quality of life for... More

Rep. Rick Taylor- Dress for Success Business Clothing Donation Drive!

State Representative Rick Taylor is hosting a Dress for Success Business Clothing Donation Drive. Rep. Rick Taylor is hosting a business clothing drive to benefit Dress for Success is an international non-profit organization whose mission... More

Enter the Arbor & Earth Day Poster Contest- Deadline March 22nd!

Enter the 2010 "Earth Day & Arbor Day" KIDS ' POSTER CONTEST Sponsored by the Montgomery Township Environmental Advisory Committee & Shade Tree Commission For residents of Montgomery Township, PA Each participant will get a... More

Ice Skating- March 20!

Ice Skating: Hatfield Ice Arena Like to ice skate or want to give it a try? Enjoy skating with family and friends at an indoor arena. Tickets for the sessions can be purchased at the... More

Autumn Festival Committee Openings

If you are a Township resident and would like to volunteer your time and services for your community, please send a letter of introduction and your resume to: Montgomery Township Attention: Deb Rivas, Executive Assistant... More

Upcoming Recreation Trips and Activities!

Upcoming Recreation Trips & Activities! Montgomery Township Easter Egg Hunt Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010 Time: 10AM-12PM Place: Spring Valley Park (Rain Location- Montgomery Township Building) Cost: Free Celebrate the start of spring with an... More

Congresswoman Schwartz- Constituent Outreach Hours!

Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz Constituent Outreach Hours Mondays, 2PM-5PM at the Lansdale Public Library, 301 Vine Street, Lansdale, 19446 Each week, a representative from Congresswoman Schwartz's staff is available to assist you with federal agency matters... More

Breast Cancer Screenings Sponsored by Rep. Taylor & Fox Chase!

Breast Cancer Screenings Sponsored by Representative Rick Taylor & Fox Chase Cancer Center Date: March 13, 2010 Time: 10AM to 3PM Location: Ambler Savings Bank East Butler Avenue Ambler, PA 19002-4491 Requirements for Screening: Must... More

2009 PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Forms Available!

The Pennsylvania Property Tax or Rent Rebate Program 2009 Form is now available at the Montgomery Township Building located at 1001 Stump Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936. The deadline to apply for a rebate on property... More

Attention Veterans and Dependents- the MCVA is here to help!

Attention all Veterans and Dependents- You may be eligible for various County, State, and Federal Benefits.The Montgomery County Veterans Affairs Department is here to help! The Department will provide you with information on eligibility and... More

Green Tip- Provided by the EAC!

The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) is pleased to provide some green tips. Please keep checking back for more information about ways you can help save the environment. FACT 1: If every American home replaced just... More

Bookmobile Schedule Changes Coming Starting December 1st!

Starting this December, the Bookmobile will replace the Township Building stop with an additional service time at the Water Tower Square location. Below is the schedule beginning December: Airport Square (Route 309): Thursdays 6PM-8PM December... More

Free Tax Assistance Available!

Filing your taxes this year can be easy and free! Did your family make less than $55,000 this year? If so, then you qualify to have your taxes prepared for free at an IRS sponsored... More

Sign-up for E-News!

Recently, Montgomery Township enhanced their e-newsletter. When you sign up for the e-newsletter, you will stay on top of the latest local news, meeting notices, road updates, and Township information and services. You can sign... More

Check out the Senior Resource Center!

Check out the new Senior Resource Center! Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania- Need information about services that are available for senior citizens?Montgomery Township's new Senior Resource Center is your one-stop shop for all of your needs.The Senior Resource... More

Memorial Grove Wins 2009 Green Futures Achievement Award!

2009 Green Futures Achievement Awards: Montgomery Township's Memorial Grove - Peaceful Contemplation in the Midst of Active Recreational Spaces (Source: Montgomery County Lands Trust) Montgomery Township's system of parks has been enthusiastically embraced by visitors... More

LEAF WASTE Drop-Offs- 3rd Saturday Every Month!

Residents who want to dispose of leaves before or after the two yearly collections in the Fall and Spring, may bag them in biodegradable paper bags and drop them off at the main section of... More

Township Presents the Results of the Sustainability Audit!

Montgomery Township has partnered with Temple University's Center for Sustainable Communities to complete a sustainability audit of Montgomery Township.The Township's Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) has pioneered this project from the start. By entering into this... More

Construction Update- Lane Restrictions and Closures (Updated 7/16/09)

Costco Drive (Road connecting from General Hancock Blvd. & Costco Shopping Center): Costco Drive (Drive A) closed on Monday, June 29 permanently. Access to Costco Area will remain from Route 309 (via Garden Golf Blvd.)... More

The 2008 Annual Report has arrived!

Montgomery Township's 2008 Annual Report is now available! Please click here to see the new Annual Report. Hard copies of the 2008 Annual Report are available at the Township Building. For more information, please call... More

Montgomery Township Sewer Authority Awarded $250,000 Grant

Montgomery Township Municipal Sewer Authority (MTMSA) is one of the big winners of grant money distributed by state for water and sewer projects. MTMSA was notified by State Senator Stewart Greenleaf's office on July 14... More

New Web Tool Allows Residents to Check Status of Property Tax/Rent Rebates

New Web Tool Allows Pennsylvanians to Check Status of Property Tax/Rent Rebates Eligible older adults and residents with disabilities can now check the status of Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications online at www.papropertytaxrelief.com "Our commitment to... More

All Home Improvement Contractors Must Show Proof of Registration!

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009 ALL HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS AS DEFINED BY "PENNYSLVANIA HOME IMPROVEMENT CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT" ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF REGISTRATION WITH THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA AND WORKER COMPENSATION COVERAGE BEFORE A... More

2009 Audit Information

Maillie, Falconiero & Company, LLP Certified Public Accountants, has completed the audit of the financial statements of Montgomery Township and its component units for the year ended December 31, 2008. Component Units of the Township... More

Swine Flu Information from the State and the County

PENNSYLVANIA WORKING CLOSELY WITH FEDERAL PARTNERS TO CONTAIN IMPACT OF SWINE FLU Federal Health and Human Services Department declares a Public Health Emergency HARRISBURG - The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is working with federal officials to... More

Montgomery Township Transportation Update

Montgomery Township continues its efforts to improve traffic flow throughout the Township.This is accomplished through public works improvements, coordination with PennDOT and surrounding municipalities, and through requiring land developers to fund and construct roadway improvements.The... More

Rep. Taylor Legislative Outreach Hours! Check out new location!

Representative Taylor Legislative Outreach Hours Are you having trouble with a state agency?Would you like to express your opinion on matters of importance to the state and community?The District Office of Representative Rick Taylor will... More

Digital TV Transition- Are You Ready?

The Digital TV Transition: What You Need to Know All TV broadcast stations such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and PBS will begin broadcasting exclusively in digital format by June 12, 2009. The switch from... More

Sign up for Ready Notify!

In an effort to reach as many individuals in as many ways as possible, the Montgomery County Health Department will begin to disseminate both emergency and non-emergency messages through the region's new ReadyNotifyPA communication system.... More

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE CHANGES

New Schedule for the Bookmobile Please note that the schedule for the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library Bookmobile has changed. Effective December 5, 2008, the Bookmobile will no longer be at the Montgomery Township Building location... More

Township wins Statewide Award for Communications Effort!

Montgomery Township wins Statewide Award for Communications Effort Montgomeryville , Pennsylvania - Montgomery Township has received second-place honors for its entry in the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors' (PSATS) 41 st Annual Township Citizen... More

PECO Tips for a Power Outage!

Here's what you can do to be ready for power outage! PECO prepares for emergencies with advanced planning and employees who are trained and ready to respond on a moment's notice. You can be prepared... More

No Action Taken on Hanover, Pileggi or Palmer Development Proposals

Montgomeryville , Pennsylvania - Recently, Montgomery Township has received three requests for the following: Rezoning request and text amendment from the Hanover Group requesting that the vacant properties at 610 and 620 North Wales Road,... More

202 Parkway Breaks Ground!

Ground Broke on 202 Parkway! Montgomeryville , Pennsylvania - The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the long-awaited 202 Parkway Project took place on Friday, November 21 at the Montgomery Township Municipal Building. Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Allen... More

When do you need a Building Permit?

When You Need A Building Permit . . . You must obtain a building permit from the Department of Planning and Zoning before making the following modifications to your home, building or property: Replacing a... More

Keep Our Community Safe- Please Maintain your Property & Trees!

The Montgomery Township Public Safety Committee reminds residents to help keep our community safe and maintained by: ·Trimming trees and shrubs to 8 feet above your sidewalk and 18 feet above the street to ensure... More

PENNDOT Opening Bids to Build Southern Part of 202

PENNDOT OPENS BIDS TO BUILD SOUTHERN PART OF ROUTE 202 PARKWAY IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY Construction to begin later this year to build 1.8-mile stretch in Montgomery Township KING OF PRUSSIA, PA - The Pennsylvania Department... More

Message from County Health Dept- Salmonella Warning in Turtles

Salmonella Warning in turtles for Montgomery County Residents October 24, 2008 (Norristown, PA) The Montgomery County Health Department would like to advise residents to exercise extreme caution in the handling of small turtles (shell size... More

Montgomery County Restaurant Inspections Available Online

For immediate release: Montgomery County Restaurant Inspections Available Online Norristown, PA (September 26, 2008) On October 1, 2008, the Montgomery County Health Department will make its inspection reports of food service establishments available for the... More

Community Shred Event was a success!

On behalf of Montgomery Township, Montgomery Mall, Harleysville National Bank, Staples, and North Wales Water Authority, we would like to thank everyone for coming out and making the Community Shred Event a success!The shred volume... More

MTPD Conducting Children's Safety Fingerprinting in 2008!

The Montgomery Township Police Department will be conducting Children's Safety Fingerprinting. These sessions will be held the first Tuesday of every month, during 2008. Police will be fingerprinting children ages 1 to 17, using a... More

Verizon FIOS Customers- Montgomery Township Channel is Here!

All Verizon FIOS customers will now be able to view the Montgomery Township Government Access Channel on Channel 34. The channel should be up within the next few weeks. For Comcast customers, the Montgomery Township... More

Montgomery Township Board Approved Police Contract

Montgomery Township Board Approved Police Contract Montgomeryville , Pennsylvania - Montgomery Township Board of Supervisors has approved a new police contract. The contract is a four-year agreement which will be effective retroactively to January 2008.The... More

Montgomery Township's Bond Rating Improves to AA+

Montgomery Township 's Bond Rating Improves to AA+ Montgomeryville , Pennsylvania - In an updated credit profile analysis issued on May 5, 2008, Standard and Poor's announced an upgrade of the Township's Credit rating from... More

Public Works Crew Hard At Work

As the summer heat is upon us, the Public Works crew are outside in full force to complete the 2008 Road Projects. Each year, the Public Works Department schedules the necessary maintenance, including paving and... More

FREE GUN LOCKS AVAILABLE

The Montgomery Township Police Department have FREE Cable Style Gun Locks available to anyone. These locks are provided through the Project ChildSafe Gun Lock Program. Anyone interested in obtaining a free gun lock can contact... More

Important Information for Business Owners about False Alarms!

The Montgomery Township Department of Fire Services and the volunteer FDMT would like to make sure all business owners in the Township understand the importance of preventing false alarms and unnecessary emergency responses to automatic... More

Residents Can Opt Out of Credit Card Solicitations

To reduce identity theft and unwanted credit card solicitations, a national opt-out program has been set up for consumers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Consumers can reduce the amount of unwanted credit card offers... More

Montgomery County- Free Private Well Tests

Montgomery County Public Health Laboratory Free bacteria analysis of private wells for Montgomery County residents. Test Once a Year! For more information, please call 610-278-5117 or visit www.health.montcopa.org . More

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE WORKS FOR SAFE AND HEALTHY WATERWAYS

Did you know that all storm drains -- the rectangular ones on streets and roads that collect rain water runoff - connect directly to rivers, streams, and ponds? There is a common misconception among residents... More

Township Offers Choices To Residents With Franchise Agreement

For decades municipalities across the United States have had the opportunity to enter into franchise agreements with cable operators. Consisting of thirty-five municipalities with a population of over 550,000 residents in the greater Philadelphia area,... More

A Message from the Fire Marshal’s Office:

For a limited time, free smoke detectors will be given away to interested low income and elderly residents. The Fire Marshal's Office can even install them for you if you are unable. There are a... More

ARE YOU FINISHING YOUR BASEMENT?

Montgomery Township requires a building permit to finish a basement. If you have finished your basement without obtaining a permit, please come into the Planning and Economic Development Department to apply for a permit and... More