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Boroughs, Townships, and the State offers news about local municipal governments and agencies in western Montgomery, eastern Berks, and northern Chester counties PA; their residents, leaders, and workers; and issues affecting them.
In 2024
Squatters Bill Headed to PA Governor with Local Support
Gilbertsville-based state Rep. Donna Scheuren was among supporters Tuesday of a bill that partly dismantles “squatters rights” in Pennsylvania. It now awaits Gov. Shapiro’s signature. (July 10, 2024)
With Dry Conditions, Lower Frederick Bans Open Burning
A ban on open burning, ordered by the Lower Frederick fire marshal, took effect June 26. No date has been set for its end. In a Monday e-mail, the township also said it invalidated existing burn permits. (July 9, 2024)
https://travelswiththepost.com/2024/07/09/with-dry-conditions-lower-frederick-bans-open-burning/
Liquor Law Citations Issued by State to Area Businesses
Six state liquor licensees in Montgomery, Berks, and other counties have been cited for alleged law violations, a June report states. They could face an administrative law judge. (July 9, 2024)
Cast Independently! Fish for Free on July 4 in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s Fish and Boat Commission allows people to fish without a license on only two days during 2024. One is May 26, Mentored Youth Day. The other: July 4, Independence Day. Grab your gear. (July 3, 2024)
Agency Grants Assist Local Affordable Housing Proposals
Proposals to create, enhance, or extend affordable housing programs in Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties won more than $9 million Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency grants. Three benefit Pottstown. (June 26, 2024)
Local Senior Centers Win PA Funds for Projects, Programs
Three local senior centers won a combined total of more than $154,000 in grants distributed Tuesday by the state Department of Aging. Four other local centers won smaller amounts to aid their efforts. (May 16, 2024)
PennDOT Crews to Work in Lower Salford; and on U.S. 202
Resurfacing work on seven state-owned highways in Lower Salford Township starts later this month. Then on U.S. Route 202 in Montgomery County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said to expect traffic delays May 20-24. (May 15, 2024)
New Troopers Assigned to Barracks Covering ChesCo, Berks
State Police Troops J and L, which respectively cover parts of Chester and Berks counties, are welcoming a total of 13 new troopers to their ranks. All graduated Friday from the state police academy. (May 15, 2024)
State Police in Montgomery County Using Enhanced Video
Part of a statewide roll-out of enhanced body-worn and vehicle-mounted video cameras, begun in 2023, is now completed for Pennsylvania State Troopers in Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties, the agency said. (April 29, 2024)
Local Police, Troopers, Wegmans Take Back Drugs Saturday
Thanks to 12 local police department, state troopers, and the Wegmans Market in Collegeville, western Montgomery County residents Saturday have 14 locations to drop off unwanted or unneeded medications. (April 24, 2024)
State House Passes Ciresi Historical Renovation Bill
Legislation proposed by 146th District state Rep. Joe Ciresi, to create a program that would fund the renovation of historic buildings to promote economic development, passed Monday in a House vote. (April 16, 2024)
PennDOT Plans Tuesday Job Fair for Open Positions
If you’re looking for a job, have the proper qualifications, and want to work for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, is district that includes Berks County is holding a job fair Tuesday. (April 15, 2024)
Get Rid of Household Hazardous Waste, Starting April 27
Registration to recycle hazardous wastes from households in Montgomery and Chester counties is still available. Locations include Harleysville, Royersford, and Phoenixville. Hurry! Slots are filling. (April 11, 2024)
Lower Frederick Easter Hunt Draws Biggest Crowd Yet
With 11 photos. Was the Easter holiday a success in Lower Frederick? Judging by the number of hunters (more than 300), the number of eggs discovered (more than 3,000), and lots of kids’ smiles, the answer is “yes.” (April 6, 2024)
Ten Local Projects Win State Financing Authority Grants
Projects in Pennsburg, Green Lane, Royersford, and Boyertown boroughs, as well as Lower Salford, Skippack, Hereford, Robeson, Union, and Schuylkill townships, all won state grant funding Tuesday. (March 28, 2024)
Area Police Join Enforcement Aimed at ‘Aggressive’ Drivers
Police departments responsible for public safety in 13 Montgomery and Chester county municipalities will work through April 28 in a law enforcement campaign to limit aggressive driver behaviors. (March 19, 2024)
County Gem, Green Lane Park, Ready for Final Plan Review
Montgomery County is in the final stages of its new master plan for the 3,400-acre Green Lane Park. It hopes the public will offer comments during a March 20 meeting, but it hasn’t yet named a location.
Yard Waste Weekly Pick-Ups in Pottstown Start April 3
If you’ve taken advantage of the recent warm and sunny weather to do some yard work in advance at your Pottstown property, here’s good news! Borough yard waste collections start April 3. (March 4, 2024)
Registration Now Available for Hazardous Waste Recycling
Household (not commercial) hazardous waste recycling dates are now available to Montgomery and Chester County residents for advance registration. Some early time slots are already full; don’t wait. (Feb. 26, 2024)
Better Funding for Public Transit Open for Discussion
A public hearing on how to supply more reliable annual funding to public transit providers like those that serve Pottstown, Boyertown, and elsewhere is scheduled Tuesday by a state House committee. (Feb. 18, 2024)
In 2023
Central Perkiomen Valley Starts Planning Its Future, Again
How will Perkiomen, Lower Frederick, and Upper Frederick townships, and Schwenksville, Trappe, and Collegeville boroughs look like in the next 20 years? Planners hope those municipalities’ residents will tell them in a survey. (Sept. 17, 2023)
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