September 2, 2021 ~ The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety uses MontcoSAFER to immediately contact essential personnel during a major crisis or emergency. SAFER can deliver important emergency alerts and notifications on multiple devices:
- Email accounts (work, home, other)
- Cell phones (by text message)
- Cell phones (by voice message)
This is a MontcoSAFER Notification
Municipalities are being asked to provide two critical status updates to the watch desk email for planning operations today:
1) Damage assessment needs - email general address and neighborhood information for the hardest hit areas to the watch desk as soon as possible. You do not need to provide specific detailed information as this time, we're looking for windshield survey information so we know where to deploy damage assessment teams today. We have activated our public facing damage assessment link that can be pushed out to residents on your social media platforms asap: https://veoci.com/veoci/p/links/MontcoDamageAssessmentForm
2)Sheltering needs - email a head count for how many residents will be in need of emergency shelter/that do not have anywhere to go for at least the next 24 hours. This number will help us determine a plan for shelter operations moving forward. Be advised that Red Cross cannot operate a shelter in every municipality. Currently they are staffing one shelter for the county in Norristown, but the information you provide will help us communicate sheltering needs and determine how to best meet those needs in the coming days.
We'll be working on damage assessment, shelter operations needs, and planning for recovery needs in the morning and will remain in communication with you.
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Kummerer Road will be closed starting July 26th, 2021 through the end of the year, and a final detour plan should be available shortly.
Also, please note that Pineford Road will also be closed in the future; a tentative timeframe will be available early/mid-August, 2021; further details on that closure will follow.
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The Park Pavilions may now be & must be reserved for group activities.
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Click here to view the tax maps.
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The pickup service for electronics and clothing recycling that serves Montgomery County: http://retrievr.com/montcopa
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SAVE THE PLANET AS YOU SPRING CLEAN
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PUBLIC PRESENTATION ~ April 14, 2020
SALE OF SEWER SYSTEM ~ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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SALE OF SEWER SYSTEM ~ LEGAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Respond to Community Needs Through Volunteerism!
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Act 44 Disclosure for Professional Pension Services (Beyer-Barber Company)
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Act 44 Disclosure for Professional Pension Services (CBIZ InR)
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Veterans' Memorial Committee Fundraising Effort
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PFM Sewer System Sale Timeline – As of February 11, 2020
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PFM Contemplated Sale of Sewer System – As of March 16, 2020
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Thanks to Montgomery County’s partnership with
Curb My Clutter, you can recycle your clothing and electronics right from your doorstep.
Send a Text. Save the planet. ~ Recycle used clothing and electronics with a simple text.
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The dogs of Pennsylvania need your help!
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Tips for Reducing Stormwater Pollution this Spring
Tips for Reducing Stormwater Pollution this Summer
Tips for Reducing Stormwater Pollution this Fall
Tips for Reducing Stormwater Pollution this Winter
Links to MS4/stormwater via the PADEP MS4 website
Links to the EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System via the NPDES website
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ARE YOU READY? BE PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES.
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There is no U & O for resale of property in the township.
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Spotted Lanternfly IPM Management Calendar
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APPRISE ~ Save Money on Medicare Expenses
APPRISE EXTRA HELP PROGRAM ~ Offered to Medicare recipients and can save Money on Medicare Expenses
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Stop the Drugs Stop the Violence Crusade ~ Saturday July 20, NOON - 4PM
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS REGARDING RECYCLING ~
§ 297-4 Mandatory separation program established.
There hereby is established a program for the mandatory source-separation and collection of recyclable materials, yard waste, and/or leaf waste within Upper Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. No person shall dispose of municipal waste, recyclable materials, leaf waste, and/or yard waste within Upper Pottsgrove Township except in accordance with this article. The use of a municipal waste collector will not relieve any person from compliance with this article.
§ 297-5 Residential recycling.
D. Multifamily residences. An owner, landlord or agent of an owner or landlord of multifamily residential housing properties with four or more units, or the residents of such multifamily residential properties acting by and through a duly constituted homeowners' association, shall comply with their responsibilities under this article by establishing a collection system for recyclable materials at each property and pickup by a municipal waste collector. A collection system must include suitable containers for collecting and sorting materials, easily accessible locations for the containers and written instructions to the occupants or residents concerning the use and availability of the collection system. In addition, such owners, landlords, agents and homeowners associations shall annually provide written documentation and certification to Upper Pottsgrove Township of the total volume of materials, and the types of materials recycled. Such owners, landlords, agents and homeowners associations may comply with the reporting requirements hereunder by requiring their municipal waste collector to provide said documentation and certification directly to the Township. Owners, landlords, and agents of owners or landlords who comply with this article under this Subsection D shall not be liable for the noncompliance of occupants of their building.
§ 297-14 Minimum required service levels.
The following solid waste and recycling services shall be the minimum provided to each resident in Upper Pottsgrove Township effective August 1, 2010, by any municipal waste/recycling collector:
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Trash collection |
1 x per week |
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Collection of bulk items |
1 x per week |
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Collection of white goods* |
1 x per week |
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Collection of yard waste and leaf waste |
Weekly, 4/1 through 12/15 |
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Recycling |
1 x per week |
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Materials to be collected for recycling: |
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Glass (all colors) |
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Plastics 1 – 7 |
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Newsprint/magazines |
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Aluminum, Bimetals, tin |
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Tires |
1 tire per week |
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The Municipal Waste Collector shall be responsible to evacuate the Freon or other coolant from white goods in accordance with DEP requirements. |
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Upcoming Events for Montco Residents and Voters!
MontCoPA New Voting System Demos & Annual Town Halls
Opportunities For voters to become familiar with Montgomery County’s new Voter-Verified Paper
Ballot System that county residents will use beginning with the May 21, 2019 primary election.
More information: www.montcopa.org/votingsystem
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We currently have openings on our Open Space & Rec Board, our Civil Service Commission, and our Zoning Hearing Board for Alternate. Please contact the Township if you are interested in serving in one of these capacities.
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Montgomery Awards Planning Advocate ~ 2018 Award Winner
The Upper Pottsgrove Township Open Space & Recreation Board, a dedicated volunteer group, received the 2018 Planning Advocate Award in recognition of its community vision, sustained commitment to conservation of natural resources, and successful open space preservation and trail development achievements. Over nearly three decades, the past and present members of the board have created an enviable record of accomplishments, furthering the vision and goals of the township.
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Get Pre-Verified for REALID without going to the DMV.
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Tri-County Trail Study - "A Circle of Progress: The Greater Pottstown Trails Feasibility Study"
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Click Here for information on reporting POTHOLES.
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Would you like to become more involved in your Community? Upper Pottsgrove has many volunteer opportunities available for many interests.
- Volunteer to serve on a board. Besides the elected officials we have over 7 boards who need seats filled at various times.
- Rubbish Brigade meets twice a year to police the township roads and open spaces. Many people have an area they police throughout the year.
- Program Committee meets throughout the year to plan various programs such as Community Days, Fish Rodeo, etc.
- Trail Ambassadors adopt a section of trail or open space which they help to maintain and monitor.
For more information on any of these opportunities, please contact the township.
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Donate Usable Eyeglasses for the Pottstown-Stowe Lions Club at the Township Administrative Office, 1409 Farmington Avenue, 19464. Website: Pottstown-StoweLions.org
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Recycling Information, Including Household Hazardous Waste
Electronics Program
2020 SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE RESIDENTIAL EVENTS
PA Department of Environmental Protection - Recycling & Compost Facility Directory
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Hunting on Township Property is Prohibited
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