Spring/Summer 2014 - North Wales Borough

BOROUGH OF NORTH WALES
300 School Street
North Wales, PA 19454-3197
215-699-4424
Newsletter
M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y, P e n n s y l v a n i a
Spring/Summer
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Message from the Council President
IN THIS ISSUE
Mark Your Calendar .........................2
North Wales Water Authority............2
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Summer Water Conservation Tips ....3
Community Bulletin Board ...............3
North Wales Historic Commission ....4
All About Permits in North Wales .....4
Recycling and Trash Removal ...........5
Leaf Collection ................................5
Household Hazardous Waste &
Electronics Collection Program.......6
From the Public Works Dept.............7
North Penn Volunteer Fire Co ..........7
North Wales Area Library..................8
Nor-Gwyn Pool ................................9
Bike Safety......................................10
Open Burning ................................11
Clean Water Is
Everybody’s Business ....................12
Borough Directory..........................13
Dear Residents:
W
elcome to Spring! After the harsh winter we all endured, the sunshine
and warm breezes are much appreciated. Yard work never felt so good.
Speaking of winter, I want to thank our public works employees for all their
hard work dealing with snow and ice and brutal cold. They went above and
beyond in keeping the Borough roads passable.
Now that the nice weather has arrived, please take advantage of all the fun
activities in our community. From the 4th of July Parade to Community Day
in early October, there is always something to do. Check our website for
details and additional events.
This edition of the newsletter contains important information about
household hazardous waste and water conservation. See inside for details.
Don't forget to support our volunteer first responders. They do so much to
ensure our safety.
Your support and input is valued. Please let us know how the borough can
serve you better.
Enjoy the Summer!
Michael McDonald
Mike McDonald
Borough Council President
Visit Our Website at www.northwalesborough.org
Please check the Borough’s website at http://northwalesborough.org for new
additions. You can currently find a wealth of information on our site. Look for
forms and permits, check meeting agendas, or simply find a Borough official’s
email address. Regularly check the Events page for activities and happenings
in the Borough throughout the year.
Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook for Borough News, Events and
Updates! Just click the “Like” button on the Borough Website Homepage.
300 School Street • North Wales, PA 19454-3197 • 215-699-4424
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Over
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BOROUGH DIRECTORY
Mark Your Calendar . . .
300 School Street • North Wales, PA 19454-3197 • Phone: 215-699-4424
Website: northwalesborough.org
Borough Council – meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month
President
Michael McDonald, 215-280-9552
[email protected]
1st Ward
Vice President
Christine Hart, 215-699-4515
[email protected]
1st Ward
Member
Paula Scott, 215-661-1319
[email protected]
1st Ward
Member
Daniel O'Connell, Sr., 215-699-5656
[email protected]
2nd Ward
Member
Edward Redstreake, 215-616-2133
[email protected]
3rd Ward
Member
Jim Sando, 215-699-4504
[email protected]
2nd Ward
Member
Jim Cherry, 215-699-2858
[email protected]
3rd Ward
Mayor
Gregory J. D’Angelo, 215-219-8174
[email protected]
At Large
Member
Mark Tarlecki, 215-699-7989
[email protected]
2nd Ward
Member
Sally Neiderhiser, 215-699-9358
[email protected]
3rd Ward
OTHER BOROUGH BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
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Planning Commission
meets the 1st Wednesday of every month
Greg D’Angelo (Chairperson)
Hasketh ‘Alec’ Jacques
Peter Myers
Mark Tarlecki
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A Note From the North Wales Water Authority . . .
n the event of a water emergency in your home, everyone in
your household should know where the master water shut-off
valve is located. Usually, it is next to or near your water meter.
Your water meter is located where your water service enters your
dwelling and may be in your basement or in your utility area.
Contact NWWA to obtain a free tag that can hang on your valve.
Tax Collector:
Diane Skudlarek, 610-639-1006, [email protected]
P. O. Box 1323, North Wales, PA 19454
North Wales Water Authority
meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday
of every month
Greg D’Angelo
Herbert Kavash
Donna Mengel
Joan Nagel
Al Tenney
Community Day
his year, Community Day will be in early October. The event will occur in conjunction with St.
Peters Oktoberfest. Community Day will include vendors, food, free kid’s activities and much
more. Check the Borough website “Events” page for updated information and details. We are looking
for volunteers, if you’re interested in volunteering please contact the Borough office at 215-699-4424.
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Borough Manager/Secretary:
Nathaniel Dysard, 215-699-4424
[email protected]
History Commission
meets the 3rd Monday of every month
Joanne Matthews (Chairperson)
Phyllis Byrne
Christine Hart
Herb Schlegel
Ed Zawora
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Where Is My Emergency
Water Shut-Off Located?
BOROUGH OFFICIALS
Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)
meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month
Ray Tschoepe (Chairperson)
Joe Del Ciotto, Jr.
Charles Guttenplan
Amy Smith
Valerie Vastine-Orbell
July 4th Parade
ome out and celebrate the Independence Day with friends and neighbors at the 4th of July Parade and
Picnic sponsored by North Wales Community Project Alliance. Check the Borough website ‘Events’ page
for additional details closer to the event date.
Pension Committee
Terry Hammerstone
Daniel O’Connell, Sr.
What If I Have A
Problem After Hours?
In the event of an emergency, please
call 215-699-4836. If your emergency is
during non-business hours, our on-call
staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week to respond to your needs.
Kate Harper
Parks and Recreation Board
meets the 2nd Thursday of every month
James Cherry (Chairperson)
Kathleen Diem
Lynne Fitzgerald
Dan Lottes
Martha Lottes
Brian Passerini
Ed Redstreake
State Representative
www.kateharper.net
61st Legislative District
[email protected]
Shade Tree Commission
meets the 2nd Thursday of every month
Brian Passerini (Chairperson)
Jim Cherry
Dan Lottes
Martha Lottes
Lynne Fitzgerald
Zoning Hearing Board
meets the 1st Tuesday of each month, as needed
William McGowan (Chairperson)
Austin Armstrong
Andrew Berenson
Michael Greco
Tony Kratowicz
610-277-3230 • fax 610-270-1677
1515 DeKalb Pike • Suite 106
Blue Bell, PA 19422
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“THE WORKS”
WASH
(Reg. $16.00)
NORTH PENN CAR WASH
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Summer Water Conservation Tips
1.
Water during the morning or in the evening to prevent evaporation during
the heat of the day.
2.
Install a rain barrel and use the recycled water to water your garden and wash
your car.
3.
Plant native plants in your garden and around your yard. They require less
water than non-native plants.
4.
Avoid watering the lawn on windy days.
5.
Use soaker hoses and trickle irrigation systems.
6.
Mulch around shrubs and garden plants to reduce evaporation.
7.
Plant drought-resistant plants.
8.
Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways, steps and sidewalks.
9.
Wash the car using a filled bucket.
10. Make sure your hose has an automatic shut-off nozzle or one that can be adjusted to a fine spray.
11. Cover swimming pools to slow down the evaporation of water. This can reduce water loss by 30%.
12. Repair any swimming pool leaks.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
13. Manually clean your pool filter. The average backwash uses between 250 and 1,000 gallons of water.
Residential permit parking zones limit parking to residents and their guests during the hours
of 6AM to 6PM, Monday - Friday. This program helps to ensure that residents of densely populated
areas have reasonable access to parking near their residences. Vehicles parked in a permit parking
zone must display an annual permit or daily pass or they may be ticketed. 2014 permit parking
stickers are available at the Police Department during regular business hours.
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Borough Ordinance and the Department of Environmental Protection prohibit the
burning of yard waste, including leaves. Recycling or composting of these items is preferred.
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H ow U r b a n i z e d A r e a s A f f e c t Wa t e r Q u a l i t y
Increased Runoff
The porous and varied terrain of natural landscapes like forests, wetlands, and grasslands
traps rainwater and snowmelt and allows them to filter slowly into the ground. In contrast,
impervious (nonporous) surfaces like roads, parking lots, and rooftops prevent rain and
snowmelt from infiltrating, or soaking, into the ground. Most of the rainfall and snowmelt
remains above the surface, where it runs off rapidly in unnaturally large amounts.
Storm sewer systems concentrate runoff into smooth, straight conduits. This runoff gathers speed and erosional power
as it travels underground. When this runoff leaves the storm drains and empties into a stream, its excessive volume and
power blast out streambanks, damaging streamside vegetation and wiping out aquatic habitat. These increased storm
flows carry sediment loads from construction sites and other denuded surfaces and eroded streambanks. They often
carry higher water temperatures from streets, roof tops, and parking lots, which are harmful to the health and
reproduction of aquatic life.
The loss of infiltration from urbanization
may also cause profound groundwater
changes. Although urbanization leads to
great increases in flooding during and
immediately after wet weather, in many
instances it results in lower stream flows
during dry weather. Many native fish and
other aquatic life cannot survive when these
conditions prevail.
Increased Pollutant Loads
Urbanization increases the variety and
amount of pollutants carried into streams,
rivers, and lakes. The pollutants include:
• Sediment
• Oil, grease, and toxic chemicals from motor vehicles
• Pesticides and nutrients from lawns and gardens
• Viruses, bacteria, and nutrients from pet waste and failing septic systems
• Road salts
• Heavy metals from roof shingles, motor vehicles, and other sources
• Thermal pollution from dark impervious surfaces such as streets and rooftops
Residents living in the Historic District must apply to the Historic Architectural Review Board
(HARB) before making any building façade changes. Please contact Borough staff to see if the
changes being planned require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the HARB.
These pollutants can harm fish and wildlife populations, kill native vegetation, foul drinking water supplies, and make
recreational areas unsafe and unpleasant.
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M a n a g i n g U r b a n Ru n o f f
A permit is required before planting, trimming, removing or spraying a shade tree in the borough.
A shade tree is defined as any tree within 10 feet of a roadway. A copy of the regulations and the
application for a permit are available at the Borough office and on the Borough website.
NORTH WALES PARK AND RECREATION BOARD AND
NORTH WALES SHADE TREE COMMISSION
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CLEAN WATER IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS
We have all sizes of the attractive North Wales Borough logo T shirts in stock. Why not
show your community pride and purchase a shirt on sale now at the North Wales
Borough building. We've kept the price low at only $10.00 per shirt.
What Homeowners Can Do
To decrease polluted runoff from paved surfaces, households can develop alternatives to areas
traditionally covered by impervious surfaces. Porous pavement materials are available for
driveways and sidewalks, and native vegetation and mulch can replace high maintenance grass
lawns. Homeowners can use fertilizers sparingly and sweep driveways, sidewalks, and roads
instead of using a hose. Instead of disposing of yard waste, they can use the materials to start a
compost pile. And homeowners can learn to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to reduce
dependence on harmful pesticides.
In addition, households can prevent polluted runoff by picking up after pets and using, storing, and disposing of
chemicals properly. Drivers should check their cars for leaks and recycle their motor oil and antifreeze when these fluids
are changed. Drivers can also avoid impacts from car wash runoff (e.g., detergents, grime, etc.) by using car wash
facilities that do not generate runoff.
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NORTH PENN FIRE CO.
Hoagie Sale Dates
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he North Penn Volunteer Fire Company would like
to inform residents and local businesses of our
hoagie sale dates. Italian and tuna hoagies are
available for $4 each.
If you would like to place an order for employees at
a business please contact the station between
Monday and Thursday the week of the sale at
215-699-4337. The order will be ready for pick-up
on Friday at 6 a.m.
From the North Wales Historic Commission
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he History Commission has been very busy framing the History of
North Wales in pictures. The Borough purchased the Phil Ruth
pictures from his published book and many residents lent us their
pictures to scan. When the project is complete it will be open to the
public weekdays when Borough offices are open. We raised money for the framing at
our September Fund Raiser and we also had a $1,000.00 donation from the Lansdale
VFW and in addition North Wales Borough Council is contributing toward the
project. If anyone has pictures or items they would like us to consider, please bring them
to the Borough office. We have forms to fill our for all gifted or lent items and pictures so that we can
inventory properly.
Stay tuned for the opening of our picture display. Another fund raiser will be planned in the Fall.
Saturdays are for walk-in sales. If you would like to
make a purchase you can stop in any time after 8 a.m.
Hoagies will be sold until 1p.m. or until they run out.
All About Permits in North Wales
Hoagie sales take place on the third Friday &
Saturday of each month. Please mark your calendars
and support your local fire company.
A building permit is a license to begin construction of a building project or to install
equipment regulated by the code. Permits and inspections are necessary to verify that
Borough building and fire code standards are met to ensure the public’s health, safety
and welfare.
Why is a Permit Necessary?
The Borough has currently adopted the International Residential Code in conjunction
with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code as its standard for residential
construction and equipment installations. If you hire a professional to do the work, we recommend that you select a
qualified contractor who is familiar with borough building codes and procedures. The applicable codes apply whether
a professional or do-it-yourselfer does the job.
Open Burning
Open burning is prohibited in the Borough, except in the following instances:
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Cooking. Burning of coals or small, contained fires for the purpose of cooking or
preparing food for human consumption is permitted when:
- The cooking unit is located no less than 15 feet from any combustible
materials.
- Cooking units are not located on balconies or porches of apartment units
exceeding one story above ground level.
- Such activity is conducted in a safe manner and is not prohibited by any
other regulation or statute.
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Recreational. Subsequent to proper notification, in advance, to the Borough Manager or his designate, burning
shall be permitted for recreational and ceremonial purposes (i.e., bonfires and camp fires) if such burning is
conducted in a safe manner in a place where open fires are otherwise permitted and such burning is under the
direct supervision of an adult until such burning is completely extinguished.
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Use of chimneas or outdoor tables with fire pits shall be permitted, provided that they are used exclusively
for their intended purpose and comply with the following:
- Only non-treated wood products may be burned.
- All containers shall have a screen cover which shall have openings not larger than 1 inch square to prevent
flying ashes.
- All containers shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from any building or structure.
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Outdoor fireplaces built pursuant to a zoning and/or building permit shall be permitted if such burning is
conducted in a safe manner.
Under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, all home remodeling contractors are required to be
registered with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office. The Borough requires a copy of the contractor’s license
before issuing a permit.
When is a Permit Required?
Permits are required for the majority of small and all large construction or home improvement projects. Examples of
what a permit is required for: new homes; additions; interior and exterior alterations; decks and patios; structural
changes in size for windows or doors; pools and hot tubs; fences and walls; finishing basements; sheds and accessory
structures; signs; new or altered plumbing work; new or altered electrical work; mechanical systems and HVAC.
Examples of what a permit is not required for: painting or wall covering; general landscaping; replacing but not
moving plumbing fixtures, cabinets, or countertops; siding; replacing or repairing windows or doors of the same size.
What Else May Be Needed?
In some instances, additional requirements may need to be fulfilled before a permit can be issued. The most common
of these is approval from the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB). Any home in the Borough’s Historic District is
required to seek HARB approval prior to conducting any exterior work on the façade or street facing side of the structure.
Please contact the Borough office if you are unsure if your property is located in the Historic District.
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Recycling and Trash Removal
BIKE SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
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orth Wales Borough residents must make arrangements for recycling and solid waste removal
with the hauler of their choice. See below for a list of haulers that operate in the Borough.
Though each hauler has its own instructions explaining what materials to recycle and how to sort
them, the hauler you select should collect aluminum, steel, and bi-metal cans, glass, number 1 and
2 plastics, newspapers, and magazines. Haulers may pick up other materials in addition to these.
Please contact your hauler with any questions about recycling materials, material sorting, and
collection schedules.
Recycling is one of the best ways for you to have a positive impact on the world in which we live.
Recycling is important to both the natural environment and us. We must act fast as the amount of
waste we create is increasing all the time.
Here at the Borough, we not only want to do the right thing, but are also awarded Recycling
Performance Grants each year based on the tons of waste our residents and businesses keep out of
landfills. This incentive helps pay for borough Parks and Recreation activities and is an easy way for
residents to give back to the community. The more you recycle the larger the award the borough
gets from the state Department of Environmental Protection.
Under Borough Ordinance, residents and businesses are required to separate recycling material
from their trash for separate collection. The recycling pickup includes newspaper, cardboard,
magazines and junk mail; clear, brown and green glass; aluminum and metal cans, and plastics.
Under Act 101, commercial facilities are required to recycle high-grade office paper, corrugated paper, aluminum, and
leaf waste. Businesses must also recycle any other materials required under borough regulations; this includes glass, metal
cans, and plastic. Commercial establishments must arrange for the collection and recycling of all designated materials.
LOCAL WASTE HAULERS
This list is meant as a guide for residents and may not include all haulers who operate in the borough. Several
of the haulers listed also provide commercial recycling collection.
A D VA N C E D D I S P O S A L
2955 Felton Rd.
Norristown, PA 19401
877-790-4027
J . P. M A S C A R O & S O N S
2650 Audubon Rd.
Audubon, PA 19403
484-398-6500
CHESMONT DISPOSAL
P.O. Box 1500
Exton, PA 19341
610-584-5450
R E P U B L I C S E RV I C E S
731 East Reliance Rd.
Telford, PA 18969
215-723-0400
H O R I Z O N WA S T E S E RV I C E S
700 Brook Rd.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
610-397-1901
WA S T E M A N A G E M E N T
400 Progress Dr.
Telford, PA 18969
800-328-1717
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ach year, there are about 900 bicycle-related deaths in the United States, and
another 500,000 injuries treated in the nation’s hospital emergency rooms.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission encourages bike riders of all ages
to use helmets. Studies have shown that wearing a bike helmet can reduce head
injuries by up to 85 percent.
However, not all bicycle-related injuries and deaths can be addressed by the use of
safety equipment alone. Rider actions and reactions, especially obeying traffic laws,
play a major role in contributing to injury-free bicycling enjoyment.
10 Smart Routes to Bicycle Safety
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Protect your head – wear a helmet!
See and be seen – wear bright colors or reflective stripes.
Avoid biking at night.
Stay alert – keep a lookout for obstacles in your path.
Go with the flow – ride WITH traffic.
Check for traffic – be aware of traffic around you (intersections and driveways, for example)
Learn the rules of the road – obey traffic laws.
Assure bike readiness – is your bike properly adjusted?
Can you stop in time? – check your brakes before riding.
Check your wheels – make sure “quick release” wheels are securely fastened.
Thank you!
The Borough of North Wales would like
to thank the businesses that appear in this newsletter
and to recognize them each as supporters and cornerstones of
our community. For it is with their contributions that this
newsletter has been produced at no charge to our residents.
Leaf Collection Dates and Guidelines
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our contracted waste hauler is required to provide leaf collection service. Leaves must
be placed in biodegradable bags, which are available at grocery and hardware stores.
Plastic bags are not permitted. Residents may put out up to 10 bags per collection.
Pennsylvania law prohibits placing leaves in the trash.
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Haulers may determine their own leaf pick-up dates and must inform their customers of
the dates. Your hauler may bill you for this collection. Please do not place leaves in the
street.
Mullican’s Auto Body
Steven M. Mullican
325 Elm Avenue
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-2393
Fax: (215) 699-1616
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2014 MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Program
SWIMMING, SUNSCREEN, SANDALS — SUMMER
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or-Gwyn Pool Activities include swim and dive lessons, competition training, beach volleyball, water
basketball, land basketball, GAGA and tetherball. July 4th is a festive day of old fashioned fun at Nor-Gwyn
that includes pie-eating contests, gold fish catch, egg toss, wet t-shirt swim relays, WIBIT races, penny toss, candy
scramble and more. Both the facility and staff are bedecked in red-white-and blue for the 4th.
The WIBIT inflatables continue to be crowd pleasers for both users and spectators! The 54 foot obstacle
course and the two deep water attractions will return again this year. Updated floor anchoring has made the
obstacle course even more challenging.
Pooch Plunge is held annually the Saturday after Labor Day. It’s a day for the dogs. Admission fees, vendor
contributions, and donations of pet supplies and cash are taken to area animal shelters. It’s a truly enjoyable
experience - whether or not you have a pooch.
Improvements put in place this season include a new website and improved online registration system, which
we hope will streamline both registration and facility entry for patrons and staff alike. As always you can register
via mail or at the pool during operating hours.
Membership rates for 2014 have not increased! Whether you plan on attending frequently or just
evenings and weekends, we have a membership level that will suit your needs. The Nor-Gwyn Pool Commission
strives to keep membership affordable for its community while operating solely on income from memberships and
facility rentals.
After so much winter weather, it's hard to believe the facility will open its gates to swimmers in less than a short
months. As usual, the 2014 swim season will begin Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 24th at noon. Our
annual Community Day, when non-members are welcome free of charge, will be Sunday, June 29th.
The Pool Commission looks forward to sharing the summer with you again this year!
DETAILS: Nor-Gwyn Pool Programs and Activities
Swim and dive lessons as well as competition training are offered weekday mornings until 11:30. Please refer
to www.nor-gwynpool.com for complete details or call 215-699-5111. Those interested in competitive swimming are
invited to join the Nor-Gwyn Aquatics Club (www.norgwynswim.com ).
The facility is also available for parties; with rates on an hourly basis. Pool members receive a 10% discount
when enrolling in the UGT Recreation camp.
Membership & Registration: Membership rates include Individual, Family, and Senior. Membership levels
include Full, Twilight, and Lessons-Only. Register online at: www.nor-gwynpool.com or pick up a mail-in application
at Upper Gwynedd and North Wales municipal buildings. Walk-in registration is available during pool hours.
Opening Day for 2014 is Saturday, May 24th at noon
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ontgomery County will be holding separate Household Hazardous Waste ONLY events and Electronics Collection
ONLY events this year. All collections events will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This program is a community service
to the residents of Montgomery County ONLY and is not open to businesses, institutions or industry.
H O U S E H O L D H A Z A R D O U S WA S T E O N LY E V E N T L I S T
Saturday, April 26 (9am-3pm)
Indian Valley Middle School, 130 Maple Ave, Harleysville, PA 19438
Saturday, May 31 (9am-3pm)
Norristown Area High School (enter on North Whitehall Rd)
1900 Eagle Drive, Norristown, PA 19403
Saturday, June 28 (9am-3pm)
Temple University-Ambler Campus
enter at 1431 East Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002
SUNDAY, July 20 (9am-3pm)
Abington Junior High School (enter on Tyler Road)
970 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001
Saturday, September 20 (9am-3pm)
Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center, 400 S Lewis Rd , Royersford, PA 19468
SUNDAY, October 19 (9am-3pm)
Lower Merion Transfer Station
1300 North Woodbine Avenue, Penn Valley, PA 19072
A C C E P TA B L E I T E M S
Paint Products: oil-based paint, paint thinner, turpentine, shellac,
stains and varnish, furniture stripper and finisher, wallpaper cement.
Automotive Products: grease and rust solvents, fuel additives,
motor
oil,
antifreeze,
gasoline,
carburetor
cleaners,
transmission/brake fluid, lead acid batteries.
Outdoor Products: swimming pool chemicals, weed killers, septic
tank degreasers, asphalt sealers, caulking compounds, joint
compounds, roof cements, rodent poison.
Household Products: drain/oven cleaners, rug cleaners, kerosene,
toilet bowl cleaners, adhesives/solvents, mothballs/flakes, spot
removers, dry cleaning fluid, wood and metal cleaners.
Electronic Equipment: CRT monitors, CPUs, cameras, cell phones,
fax machines, scanners/printers, television sets (30 inches and
smaller), computer peripherals.
I T E M S T H AT A R E N O T A C C E P TA B L E
Electronics: bring to a county-sponsored Electronics Collection Event
Latex Paint (it’s not hazardous; dispose in trash after it is dried out
completely)
Alkaline Batteries (they are not hazardous – dispose in trash if made
after 1996)
Appliances/White Goods (contact your trash hauler to schedule a
pick up)
Explosives and Ammunition: contact your local police department
or the Montgomery County Bomb Squad (610-278-3331)
Tires: bring to a County Tire Collection Event (see below) or call
610-278-3618 for additional options
Infectious or Medical Waste
Radioactive Waste
Asbestos
Air Conditioners, De-Humidifiers, Refrigerators: contact your trash hauler to schedule a pick up or
call 610-278-3618 for more information. For working refrigerators, contact PECO at 1-888-5-PECO-SAVE
E L E C T R O N I C WA S T E O N LY E V E N T L I S T:
All electronics are recycled in accordance with Pennsylvania’s Covered Device Recycling Act 108
of 2010 by WeRecycle!, an eStewards Certified and NAID member company.
Saturday, May 3 (9am-3pm)
Oak Ridge Elementary School
465 Moyer Road, Harleysville, PA 19438
Saturday, June 7 (9am-3pm)
Norristown Area High School (enter on North Whitehall Rd)
1900 Eagle Drive, Norristown, PA 19403
Saturday, July 12 (9am-3pm)
Montgomery County Community College
enter at 473 Cathcart Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422
A C C E P TA B L E I T E M S
Televisions-all sizes & shapes
Computer Monitors
Computers/Laptops/Printers
Scanners/ Fax Machines
Keyboards
Mice or Similar Pointing Devices
Speakers
Copiers
VCRs/DVD Players
Portable Digitial Music Players
Digital Converter Boxes
Cable/Satellite Receivers
CD Players
Telephones & Telephone Equip
Cell Phones
Video Game Consoles
Digital Cameras
PDAs/Calculators
Stereo & Radio Equip
Typewriters
Microwaves & Toasters
Irons
Blenders & Mixers
Coffeemakers
Vacuums
Other Small Household
Appliances
Saturday, August 2 (9am-3pm)
Hatboro-Horsham High School
899 Horsham Road (enter on Hatters Way) Horsham, PA 19044
Saturday, September 27 (9am-3pm)
Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center
400 South Lewis Road Royersford, PA 19468
Saturday, October 25 (9am-3pm)
Upper Merion Middle School
enter at 435 Crossfield Road King of Prussia, PA 19406
I T E M S T H AT A R E N O T A C C E P TA B L E
Household Hazardous Waste: bring to a county sponsored HHW event.
Alkaline Batteries: not hazardous, dispose of in trash if made after 1996
Large Appliances/White Goods: contact your trash hauler to schedule a
pick up or call 610-278-3618 (Montgomery County Recycling Hotline)
Explosives and Ammunition: contact your local police department or
call 610-278-3331 (Montgomery County Bomb Squad)
Tires: bring to the Montgomery Mall on November 15 to call
610-278-3618 for more options.
Infectious or Medical Waste
Asbestos
Air Conditioners/Dehumidifiers/Refrigerators: contact your trash
hauler to schedule a pick up or call 610-278-3618 for more information.
Smoke Detectors: send back to the manufacturer (see back of the item
for more information) or throw in trash.
For more information, call the Montgomery County Recycling hotline at 610-278-3618 or visit www.montgomerycountyrecycles.org.
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From the Public Works Department . . .
FROM THE NORTH WALES AREA LIBRARY
T
he North Wales Borough Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining 13.46
miles of paved roads, including two miles of state-owned highway, plus eight park areas
within the Borough
The Public Works Department also is responsible for maintaining all storm water
collection and conveyance facilities throughout the Borough, which consists of storm drain
inlets, culverts, piping and outfall points. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection requires all municipalities to monitor, detect and eliminate illicit discharges that
can contaminate the water quality in streams.
The Public Works Department also maintains all directional/traffic flow signs within the Borough, paints crosswalks for
school crossings, maintains the street lights, school signal and traffic signal, and performs street sweeping throughout
the year.
North Penn Volunteer Fire Company
CONTACT INFORMATION: For Emergencies, dial 911
on the web at www.northpennfire.com
Fire Company Needs Volunteers
T
he North Penn Volunteer Fire Company is looking for volunteers. Men and women ages 16 and up can apply to
help in the community. No experience is necessary; we provide all training and safety equipment.
It’s not only about firefighting; many of our volunteers never see action at a fire. They volunteer to support our
organization in many different ways, from serving as a Fire Police Officer directing traffic around a fire scene, to being
a first responder on medical emergencies, to helping maintain equipment, to making hoagies for our Hoagie Sales, to
helping with other fundraisers.
If you’re looking for a way to help your community, make some new friends and have a good time please consider
checking us out. Drop in at the firehouse at 141 South Main Street on Monday evenings between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.,
leave a phone message for us at 215-699-4337, or contact us through our website at www.northpennfire.com.
Volunteer Medical Services Corps
Contact Information
For Emergencies, dial 911 • www.medic345.org
LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday and Thursday 10 AM-9 PM • Friday 10-5 PM • Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
Clubs for Adults
• Mahjong Group – Join the gang each Tuesday afternoon beginning at 12:30 PM.
• Mexican Train Dominoes – Players of all abilities are welcome to play every Thursday 1-4 PM
• Wii Bowling for Adults – Sessions will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday at 2 PM.
• Euchre - The first Tuesday of the month at 1PM. Don’t know how to play
this partnership game? We will help you.
• Chess Club – Elementary School through Senior Citizens-Monday from
4:30-5:30 PM. Sign up for this free educational program. Bring your chess
set.
• Knitting Club - Every Tuesday at 5:30 PM in the fireplace area of the Library.
Fund Raising Events
• Adopt-A-Brick - It is not too late! A perfect way to remember a special person or event. For $100, an engraved brick
will be installed at the Veterans Memorial Flag Pole. Order forms available at the Library.
• Byers Choice - StoryTeller is available for sale at the Library. $70/each plus $10.00 if shipping is needed.
• Donate your Car to the NWAL! The library will benefit from the proceeds of the sale or
salvage of your vehicle and your donation is tax deductable. Contact Point Service Center
and tell them you want to donate your vehicle to NWAL. Arrangements will be made to
tow your vehicle, if necessary, at no cost to you. Call Point Service Center at
215-699-TIRE (8473) or email [email protected] today.
• Redner’s Save-a-Tape Program - Pick up a free customer card at Redner’s and join the Save-a-Tape Program. After
your card is registered, drop your register receipts at the library circulation desk. We’ll take care of the rest. This
program provides a cash rebate to the library based on sales. Your “Save-a-Tape” card must be presented when
checking out at Redner’s.
Literacy Programs For High School Students
• Teen Club (ages 12 and up) – Every Wednesday-7:30-8:30 Enjoy a good book,
movie or game with friends. Ask at the circulation desk about checking out one of
our eReaders loaded with all of our previous book choices. Check out our Facebook
page by searching North Wales Teen Book Club and “Like” us to receive updates
and reminders.
Free Literacy-Educational Programming For Children
T
he VMSC provides emergency ambulance services to the North Penn area and surrounding communities. In
addition, they conduct rescue operations and provide support services to other ambulance squads, police
departments, fire companies, and industry. They also conduct emergency medical training for their membership
and the general public.
• Tuesday Story Time - Sponsored by Merck and Target. All ages welcome every Tuesday at 10 AM.
• Friday Story Hour – All ages welcome every Friday at 2 PM.
• Chess Club - Elementary School through Senior Citizens - Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 PM at the
Library. Sign up now for this free educational program. Bring your chess set.
• Science in the Summer 2014 – The theme is Chemistry. Sign-ups begin May 1 for this hands-on
science program for elementary school age children. The class will be held the week of July 7.
Montgomery County Community Alert System
A
dministered by the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, this
free service uses the Roam Secure Alert Network to immediately contact you
during a major crisis or emergency. The Community Alert System delivers
important emergency alerts, notifications and updates to you on all your devices:
•
•
•
•
7
Email Accounts (Home, Work or Other)
Cell phones [text messaging charges could occur]
Pagers
Smartphone/PDAs
When an incident or emergency occurs, authorized senders will instantly notify you using the Community Alert
System. This is your personal connection to real-time updates, instructions on where to go, what to do, or what
not to do, who to contact and other important information.
For more information, go to
http://dps.montcopa.org.
NEW ONLINE MAGAZINE SERVICE – ZINIO- AVAILABLE NOW!!!
N
orth Wales Area Library has added a new digital resource to its e-library. Using your North
Wales Area Library issued Library card and the Library website you can now view full copies
of your favorite magazines on your home computer or other portable device (smart phone, tablet,
etc). You can read, share and save digital content for as long as you want-there are no due dates.
Each magazine has intuitive searching and navigating within it.
NORTH WALES AREA LIBRARY
2 3 3 S. Swartley Street
No rth Wales, PA 194 54
(21 5) 6 99 -5 4 10
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From the Public Works Department . . .
FROM THE NORTH WALES AREA LIBRARY
T
he North Wales Borough Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining 13.46
miles of paved roads, including two miles of state-owned highway, plus eight park areas
within the Borough
The Public Works Department also is responsible for maintaining all storm water
collection and conveyance facilities throughout the Borough, which consists of storm drain
inlets, culverts, piping and outfall points. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requires all
municipalities to monitor, detect and eliminate illicit discharges that can contaminate the water quality in streams.
The Public Works Department also maintains all directional/traffic flow signs within the Borough, paints crosswalks for
school crossings, maintains the street lights, school signal and traffic signal, and performs street sweeping throughout
the year.
North Penn Volunteer Fire Company
CONTACT INFORMATION: For Emergencies, dial 911
on the web at www.northpennfire.com
Fire Company Needs Volunteers
T
he North Penn Volunteer Fire Company is looking for volunteers. Men and women ages 16 and up can apply to
help in the community. No experience is necessary; we provide all training and safety equipment.
It’s not only about firefighting; many of our volunteers never see action at a fire. They volunteer to support our
organization in many different ways, from serving as a Fire Police Officer directing traffic around a fire scene, to being
a first responder on medical emergencies, to helping maintain equipment, to making hoagies for our Hoagie Sales, to
helping with other fundraisers.
If you’re looking for a way to help your community, make some new friends and have a good time please consider
checking us out. Drop in at the firehouse at 141 South Main Street on Monday evenings between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.,
leave a phone message for us at 215-699-4337, or contact us through our website at www.northpennfire.com.
Volunteer Medical Services Corps
Contact Information
For Emergencies, dial 911 • www.medic345.org
LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday and Thursday 10 AM-9 PM • Friday 10-5 PM • Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
Clubs for Adults
• Mahjong Group – Join the gang each Tuesday afternoon beginning at 12:30 PM.
• Mexican Train Dominoes – Players of all abilities are welcome to play every Thursday 1-4 PM
• Wii Bowling for Adults – Sessions will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday at 2 PM.
• Euchre - The first Tuesday of the month at 1PM. Don’t know how to play
this partnership game? We will help you.
• Chess Club – Elementary School through Senior Citizens-Monday from
4:30-5:30 PM. Sign up for this free educational program. Bring your chess
set.
• Knitting Club - Every Tuesday at 5:30 PM in the fireplace area of the Library.
Fund Raising Events
• Adopt-A-Brick - It is not too late! A perfect way to remember a special person or event. For $100, an engraved brick
will be installed at the Veterans Memorial Flag Pole. Order forms available at the Library.
• Byers Choice - StoryTeller is available for sale at the Library. $70/each plus $10.00 if shipping is needed.
• Donate your Car to the NWAL! The library will benefit from the proceeds of the sale or
salvage of your vehicle and your donation is tax deductable. Contact Point Service Center
and tell them you want to donate your vehicle to NWAL. Arrangements will be made to
tow your vehicle, if necessary, at no cost to you. Call Point Service Center at
215-699-TIRE (8473) or email [email protected] today.
• Redner’s Save-a-Tape Program - Pick up a free customer card at Redner’s and join the Save-a-Tape Program. After
your card is registered, drop your register receipts at the library circulation desk. We’ll take care of the rest. This
program provides a cash rebate to the library based on sales. Your “Save-a-Tape” card must be presented when
checking out at Redner’s.
Literacy Programs For High School Students
• Teen Club (ages 12 and up) – Every Wednesday-7:30-8:30 Enjoy a good book,
movie or game with friends. Ask at the circulation desk about checking out one of
our eReaders loaded with all of our previous book choices. Check out our Facebook
page by searching North Wales Teen Book Club and “Like” us to receive updates
and reminders.
Free Literacy-Educational Programming For Children
T
he VMSC provides emergency ambulance services to the North Penn area and surrounding communities. In
addition, they conduct rescue operations and provide support services to other ambulance squads, police
departments, fire companies, and industry. They also conduct emergency medical training for their membership
and the general public.
• Tuesday Story Time - Sponsored by Merck and Target. All ages welcome every Tuesday at 10 AM.
• Friday Story Hour – All ages welcome every Friday at 2 PM.
• Chess Club - Elementary School through Senior Citizens - Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 PM at the
Library. Sign up now for this free educational program. Bring your chess set.
• Science in the Summer 2014 – The theme is Chemistry. Sign-ups begin May 1 for this hands-on
science program for elementary school age children. The class will be held the week of July 7.
Montgomery County Community Alert System
A
dministered by the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, this
free service uses the Roam Secure Alert Network to immediately contact you
during a major crisis or emergency. The Community Alert System delivers
important emergency alerts, notifications and updates to you on all your devices:
•
•
•
•
7
Email Accounts (Home, Work or Other)
Cell phones [text messaging charges could occur]
Pagers
Smartphone/PDAs
When an incident or emergency occurs, authorized senders will instantly notify you using the Community Alert
System. This is your personal connection to real-time updates, instructions on where to go, what to do, or what
not to do, who to contact and other important information.
For more information, go to
http://dps.montcopa.org.
NEW ONLINE MAGAZINE SERVICE – ZINIO- AVAILABLE NOW!!!
N
orth Wales Area Library has added a new digital resource to its e-library. Using your North
Wales Area Library issued Library card and the Library website you can now view full copies
of your favorite magazines on your home computer or other portable device (smart phone, tablet,
etc). You can read, share and save digital content for as long as you want-there are no due dates.
Each magazine has intuitive searching and navigating within it.
NORTH WALES AREA LIBRARY
2 3 3 S. Swartley Street
No rth Wales, PA 194 54
(21 5) 6 99 -5 4 10
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2014 MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Program
SWIMMING, SUNSCREEN, SANDALS — SUMMER
N
or-Gwyn Pool Activities include swim and dive lessons, competition training, beach volleyball, water
basketball, land basketball, GAGA and tetherball. July 4th is a festive day of old fashioned fun at Nor-Gwyn
that includes pie-eating contests, gold fish catch, egg toss, wet t-shirt swim relays, WIBIT races, penny toss, candy
scramble and more. Both the facility and staff are bedecked in red-white-and blue for the 4th.
The WIBIT inflatables continue to be crowd pleasers for both users and spectators! The 54 foot obstacle
course and the two deep water attractions will return again this year. Updated floor anchoring has made the
obstacle course even more challenging.
Pooch Plunge is held annually the Saturday after Labor Day. It’s a day for the dogs. Admission fees, vendor
contributions, and donations of pet supplies and cash are taken to area animal shelters. It’s a truly enjoyable
experience - whether or not you have a pooch.
Improvements put in place this season include a new website and improved online registration system, which
we hope will streamline both registration and facility entry for patrons and staff alike. As always you can register
via mail or at the pool during operating hours.
Membership rates for 2014 have not increased! Whether you plan on attending frequently or just
evenings and weekends, we have a membership level that will suit your needs. The Nor-Gwyn Pool Commission
strives to keep membership affordable for its community while operating solely on income from memberships and
facility rentals.
After so much winter weather, it's hard to believe the facility will open its gates to swimmers in less than a short
months. As usual, the 2014 swim season will begin Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 24th at noon. Our
annual Community Day, when non-members are welcome free of charge, will be Sunday, June 29th.
The Pool Commission looks forward to sharing the summer with you again this year!
DETAILS: Nor-Gwyn Pool Programs and Activities
Swim and dive lessons as well as competition training are offered weekday mornings until 11:30. Please refer
to www.nor-gwynpool.com for complete details or call 215-699-5111. Those interested in competitive swimming are
invited to join the Nor-Gwyn Aquatics Club (www.norgwynswim.com ).
The facility is also available for parties; with rates on an hourly basis. Pool members receive a 10% discount
when enrolling in the UGT Recreation camp.
Membership & Registration: Membership rates include Individual, Family, and Senior. Membership levels
include Full, Twilight, and Lessons-Only. Register online at: www.nor-gwynpool.com or pick up a mail-in application
at Upper Gwynedd and North Wales municipal buildings. Walk-in registration is available during pool hours.
Opening Day for 2014 is Saturday, May 24th at noon
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ontgomery County will be holding separate Household Hazardous Waste ONLY events and Electronics Collection
ONLY events this year. All collections events will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This program is a community service
to the residents of Montgomery County ONLY and is not open to businesses, institutions or industry.
H O U S E H O L D H A Z A R D O U S WA S T E O N LY E V E N T L I S T
Saturday, April 26 (9am-3pm)
Indian Valley Middle School, 130 Maple Ave, Harleysville, PA 19438
Saturday, May 31 (9am-3pm)
Norristown Area High School (enter on North Whitehall Rd)
1900 Eagle Drive, Norristown, PA 19403
Saturday, June 28 (9am-3pm)
Temple University-Ambler Campus
enter at 1431 East Butler Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002
SUNDAY, July 20 (9am-3pm)
Abington Junior High School (enter on Tyler Road)
970 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001
Saturday, September 20 (9am-3pm)
Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center, 400 S Lewis Rd , Royersford, PA 19468
SUNDAY, October 19 (9am-3pm)
Lower Merion Transfer Station
1300 North Woodbine Avenue, Penn Valley, PA 19072
A C C E P TA B L E I T E M S
Paint Products: oil-based paint, paint thinner, turpentine, shellac,
stains and varnish, furniture stripper and finisher, wallpaper cement.
Automotive Products: grease and rust solvents, fuel additives,
motor
oil,
antifreeze,
gasoline,
carburetor
cleaners,
transmission/brake fluid, lead acid batteries.
Outdoor Products: swimming pool chemicals, weed killers, septic
tank degreasers, asphalt sealers, caulking compounds, joint
compounds, roof cements, rodent poison.
Household Products: drain/oven cleaners, rug cleaners, kerosene,
toilet bowl cleaners, adhesives/solvents, mothballs/flakes, spot
removers, dry cleaning fluid, wood and metal cleaners.
Electronic Equipment: CRT monitors, CPUs, cameras, cell phones,
fax machines, scanners/printers, television sets (30 inches and
smaller), computer peripherals.
I T E M S T H AT A R E N O T A C C E P TA B L E
Electronics: bring to a county-sponsored Electronics Collection Event
Latex Paint (it’s not hazardous; dispose in trash after it is dried out
completely)
Alkaline Batteries (they are not hazardous – dispose in trash if made
after 1996)
Appliances/White Goods (contact your trash hauler to schedule a
pick up)
Explosives and Ammunition: contact your local police department
or the Montgomery County Bomb Squad (610-278-3331)
Tires: bring to a County Tire Collection Event (see below) or call
610-278-3618 for additional options
Infectious or Medical Waste
Radioactive Waste
Asbestos
Air Conditioners, De-Humidifiers, Refrigerators: contact your trash hauler to schedule a pick up or
call 610-278-3618 for more information. For working refrigerators, contact PECO at 1-888-5-PECO-SAVE
E L E C T R O N I C WA S T E O N LY E V E N T L I S T:
All electronics are recycled in accordance with Pennsylvania’s Covered Device Recycling Act 108
of 2010 by WeRecycle!, an eStewards Certified and NAID member company.
Saturday, May 3 (9am-3pm)
Oak Ridge Elementary School
465 Moyer Road, Harleysville, PA 19438
Saturday, June 7 (9am-3pm)
Norristown Area High School (enter on North Whitehall Rd)
1900 Eagle Drive, Norristown, PA 19403
Saturday, July 12 (9am-3pm)
Montgomery County Community College
enter at 473 Cathcart Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422
A C C E P TA B L E I T E M S
Televisions-all sizes & shapes
Computer Monitors
Computers/Laptops/Printers
Scanners/ Fax Machines
Keyboards
Mice or Similar Pointing Devices
Speakers
Copiers
VCRs/DVD Players
Portable Digitial Music Players
Digital Converter Boxes
Cable/Satellite Receivers
CD Players
Telephones & Telephone Equip
Cell Phones
Video Game Consoles
Digital Cameras
PDAs/Calculators
Stereo & Radio Equip
Typewriters
Microwaves & Toasters
Irons
Blenders & Mixers
Coffeemakers
Vacuums
Other Small Household
Appliances
Saturday, August 2 (9am-3pm)
Hatboro-Horsham High School
899 Horsham Road (enter on Hatters Way) Horsham, PA 19044
Saturday, September 27 (9am-3pm)
Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center
400 South Lewis Road Royersford, PA 19468
Saturday, October 25 (9am-3pm)
Upper Merion Middle School
enter at 435 Crossfield Road King of Prussia, PA 19406
I T E M S T H AT A R E N O T A C C E P TA B L E
Household Hazardous Waste: bring to a county sponsored HHW event.
Alkaline Batteries: not hazardous, dispose of in trash if made after 1996
Large Appliances/White Goods: contact your trash hauler to schedule a
pick up or call 610-278-3618 (Montgomery County Recycling Hotline)
Explosives and Ammunition: contact your local police department or
call 610-278-3331 (Montgomery County Bomb Squad)
Tires: bring to the Montgomery Mall on November 15 to call
610-278-3618 for more options.
Infectious or Medical Waste
Asbestos
Air Conditioners/Dehumidifiers/Refrigerators: contact your trash
hauler to schedule a pick up or call 610-278-3618 for more information.
Smoke Detectors: send back to the manufacturer (see back of the item
for more information) or throw in trash.
For more information, call the Montgomery County Recycling hotline at 610-278-3618 or visit www.montgomerycountyrecycles.org.
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Recycling and Trash Removal
BIKE SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
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orth Wales Borough residents must make arrangements for recycling and solid waste removal
with the hauler of their choice. See below for a list of haulers that operate in the Borough.
Though each hauler has its own instructions explaining what materials to recycle and how to sort
them, the hauler you select should collect aluminum, steel, and bi-metal cans, glass, number 1 and
2 plastics, newspapers, and magazines. Haulers may pick up other materials in addition to these.
Please contact your hauler with any questions about recycling materials, material sorting, and
collection schedules.
Recycling is one of the best ways for you to have a positive impact on the world in which we live.
Recycling is important to both the natural environment and us. We must act fast as the amount of
waste we create is increasing all the time.
Here at the Borough, we not only want to do the right thing, but are also awarded Recycling
Performance Grants each year based on the tons of waste our residents and businesses keep out of
landfills. This incentive helps pay for borough Parks and Recreation activities and is an easy way for
residents to give back to the community. The more you recycle the larger the award the borough
gets from the state Department of Environmental Protection.
Under Borough Ordinance, residents and businesses are required to separate recycling material
from their trash for separate collection. The recycling pickup includes newspaper, cardboard,
magazines and junk mail; clear, brown and green glass; aluminum and metal cans, and plastics.
Under Act 101, commercial facilities are required to recycle high-grade office paper, corrugated paper, aluminum, and
leaf waste. Businesses must also recycle any other materials required under borough regulations; this includes glass, metal
cans, and plastic. Commercial establishments must arrange for the collection and recycling of all designated materials.
LOCAL WASTE HAULERS
This list is meant as a guide for residents and may not include all haulers who operate in the borough. Several
of the haulers listed also provide commercial recycling collection.
A D VA N C E D D I S P O S A L
2955 Felton Rd.
Norristown, PA 19401
877-790-4027
J . P. M A S C A R O & S O N S
2650 Audubon Rd.
Audubon, PA 19403
484-398-6500
CHESMONT DISPOSAL
P.O. Box 1500
Exton, PA 19341
610-584-5450
R E P U B L I C S E RV I C E S
731 East Reliance Rd.
Telford, PA 18969
215-723-0400
H O R I Z O N WA S T E S E RV I C E S
700 Brook Rd.
Conshohocken, PA 19428
610-397-1901
WA S T E M A N A G E M E N T
400 Progress Dr.
Telford, PA 18969
800-328-1717
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ach year, there are about 900 bicycle-related deaths in the United States, and
another 500,000 injuries treated in the nation’s hospital emergency rooms.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission encourages bike riders of all ages
to use helmets. Studies have shown that wearing a bike helmet can reduce head
injuries by up to 85 percent.
However, not all bicycle-related injuries and deaths can be addressed by the use of
safety equipment alone. Rider actions and reactions, especially obeying traffic laws,
play a major role in contributing to injury-free bicycling enjoyment.
10 Smart Routes to Bicycle Safety
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Protect your head – wear a helmet!
See and be seen – wear bright colors or reflective stripes.
Avoid biking at night.
Stay alert – keep a lookout for obstacles in your path.
Go with the flow – ride WITH traffic.
Check for traffic – be aware of traffic around you (intersections and driveways, for example)
Learn the rules of the road – obey traffic laws.
Assure bike readiness – is your bike properly adjusted?
Can you stop in time? – check your brakes before riding.
Check your wheels – make sure “quick release” wheels are securely fastened.
Thank you!
The Borough of North Wales would like to thank the businesses that
appear in this newsletter and to recognize them each as supporters
and cornerstones of our community. For it is with their contributions
that this newsletter has been produced at no charge to our residents.
Leaf Collection Dates and Guidelines
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our contracted waste hauler is required to provide leaf collection service. Leaves must
be placed in biodegradable bags, which are available at grocery and hardware stores.
Plastic bags are not permitted. Residents may put out up to 10 bags per collection.
Pennsylvania law prohibits placing leaves in the trash.
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Haulers may determine their own leaf pick-up dates and must inform their customers of
the dates. Your hauler may bill you for this collection. Please do not place leaves in the
street.
Mullican’s Auto Body
Steven M. Mullican
325 Elm Avenue
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-2393
Fax: (215) 699-1616
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NORTH PENN FIRE CO.
Hoagie Sale Dates
T
he North Penn Volunteer Fire Company would like
to inform residents and local businesses of our
hoagie sale dates. Italian and tuna hoagies are
available for $4 each.
If you would like to place an order for employees at
a business please contact the station between
Monday and Thursday the week of the sale at
215-699-4337. The order will be ready for pick-up
on Friday at 6 a.m.
From the North Wales Historic Commission
T
he History Commission has been very busy framing the History of
North Wales in pictures. The Borough purchased the Phil Ruth
pictures from his published book and many residents lent us their
pictures to scan. When the project is complete it will be open to the
public weekdays when Borough offices are open. We raised money for the framing at
our September Fund Raiser and we also had a $1,000.00 donation from the Lansdale
VFW and in addition North Wales Borough Council is contributing toward the
project. If anyone has pictures or items they would like us to consider, please bring them
to the Borough office. We have forms to fill our for all gifted or lent items and pictures so that we can
inventory properly.
Stay tuned for the opening of our picture display. Another fund raiser will be planned in the Fall.
Saturdays are for walk-in sales. If you would like to
make a purchase you can stop in any time after 8 a.m.
Hoagies will be sold until 1p.m. or until they run out.
All About Permits in North Wales
Hoagie sales take place on the third Friday &
Saturday of each month. Please mark your calendars
and support your local fire company.
A building permit is a license to begin construction of a building project or to install
equipment regulated by the code. Permits and inspections are necessary to verify that
Borough building and fire code standards are met to ensure the public’s health, safety
and welfare.
Why is a Permit Necessary?
The Borough has currently adopted the International Residential Code in conjunction
with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code as its standard for residential
construction and equipment installations. If you hire a professional to do the work, we recommend that you select a
qualified contractor who is familiar with borough building codes and procedures. The applicable codes apply whether
a professional or do-it-yourselfer does the job.
Open Burning
Open burning is prohibited in the Borough, except in the following instances:
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Cooking. Burning of coals or small, contained fires for the purpose of cooking or
preparing food for human consumption is permitted when:
- The cooking unit is located no less than 15 feet from any combustible
materials.
- Cooking units are not located on balconies or porches of apartment units
exceeding one story above ground level.
- Such activity is conducted in a safe manner and is not prohibited by any
other regulation or statute.
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Recreational. Subsequent to proper notification, in advance, to the Borough Manager or his designate, burning
shall be permitted for recreational and ceremonial purposes (i.e., bonfires and camp fires) if such burning is
conducted in a safe manner in a place where open fires are otherwise permitted and such burning is under the
direct supervision of an adult until such burning is completely extinguished.
•
Use of chimneas or outdoor tables with fire pits shall be permitted, provided that they are used exclusively
for their intended purpose and comply with the following:
- Only non-treated wood products may be burned.
- All containers shall have a screen cover which shall have openings not larger than 1 inch square to prevent
flying ashes.
- All containers shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from any building or structure.
•
Outdoor fireplaces built pursuant to a zoning and/or building permit shall be permitted if such burning is
conducted in a safe manner.
Under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, all home remodeling contractors are required to be
registered with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office. The Borough requires a copy of the contractor’s license
before issuing a permit.
When is a Permit Required?
Permits are required for the majority of small and all large construction or home improvement projects. Examples of
what a permit is required for: new homes; additions; interior and exterior alterations; decks and patios; structural
changes in size for windows or doors; pools and hot tubs; fences and walls; finishing basements; sheds and accessory
structures; signs; new or altered plumbing work; new or altered electrical work; mechanical systems and HVAC.
Examples of what a permit is not required for: painting or wall covering; general landscaping; replacing but not
moving plumbing fixtures, cabinets, or countertops; siding; replacing or repairing windows or doors of the same size.
What Else May Be Needed?
In some instances, additional requirements may need to be fulfilled before a permit can be issued. The most common
of these is approval from the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB). Any home in the Borough’s Historic District is
required to seek HARB approval prior to conducting any exterior work on the façade or street facing side of the structure.
Please contact the Borough office if you are unsure if your property is located in the Historic District.
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Summer Water Conservation Tips
1.
Water during the morning or in the evening to prevent evaporation during
the heat of the day.
2.
Install a rain barrel and use the recycled water to water your garden and wash
your car.
3.
Plant native plants in your garden and around your yard. They require less
water than non-native plants.
4.
Avoid watering the lawn on windy days.
5.
Use soaker hoses and trickle irrigation systems.
6.
Mulch around shrubs and garden plants to reduce evaporation.
7.
Plant drought-resistant plants.
8.
Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways, steps and sidewalks.
9.
Wash the car using a filled bucket.
10. Make sure your hose has an automatic shut-off nozzle or one that can be adjusted to a fine spray.
11. Cover swimming pools to slow down the evaporation of water. This can reduce water loss by 30%.
12. Repair any swimming pool leaks.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
13. Manually clean your pool filter. The average backwash uses between 250 and 1,000 gallons of water.
Residential permit parking zones limit parking to residents and their guests during the hours
of 6AM to 6PM, Monday - Friday. This program helps to ensure that residents of densely populated
areas have reasonable access to parking near their residences. Vehicles parked in a permit parking
zone must display an annual permit or daily pass or they may be ticketed. 2014 permit parking
stickers are available at the Police Department during regular business hours.
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Borough Ordinance and the Department of Environmental Protection prohibit the
burning of yard waste, including leaves. Recycling or composting of these items is preferred.
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H ow U r b a n i z e d A r e a s A f f e c t Wa t e r Q u a l i t y
Increased Runoff
The porous and varied terrain of natural landscapes like forests, wetlands, and grasslands
traps rainwater and snowmelt and allows them to filter slowly into the ground. In contrast,
impervious (nonporous) surfaces like roads, parking lots, and rooftops prevent rain and
snowmelt from infiltrating, or soaking, into the ground. Most of the rainfall and snowmelt
remains above the surface, where it runs off rapidly in unnaturally large amounts.
Storm sewer systems concentrate runoff into smooth, straight conduits. This runoff gathers speed and erosional power
as it travels underground. When this runoff leaves the storm drains and empties into a stream, its excessive volume and
power blast out streambanks, damaging streamside vegetation and wiping out aquatic habitat. These increased storm
flows carry sediment loads from construction sites and other denuded surfaces and eroded streambanks. They often
carry higher water temperatures from streets, roof tops, and parking lots, which are harmful to the health and
reproduction of aquatic life.
The loss of infiltration from urbanization
may also cause profound groundwater
changes. Although urbanization leads to
great increases in flooding during and
immediately after wet weather, in many
instances it results in lower stream flows
during dry weather. Many native fish and
other aquatic life cannot survive when these
conditions prevail.
Increased Pollutant Loads
Urbanization increases the variety and
amount of pollutants carried into streams,
rivers, and lakes. The pollutants include:
• Sediment
• Oil, grease, and toxic chemicals from motor vehicles
• Pesticides and nutrients from lawns and gardens
• Viruses, bacteria, and nutrients from pet waste and failing septic systems
• Road salts
• Heavy metals from roof shingles, motor vehicles, and other sources
• Thermal pollution from dark impervious surfaces such as streets and rooftops
Residents living in the Historic District must apply to the Historic Architectural Review Board
(HARB) before making any building façade changes. Please contact Borough staff to see if the
changes being planned require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the HARB.
These pollutants can harm fish and wildlife populations, kill native vegetation, foul drinking water supplies, and make
recreational areas unsafe and unpleasant.
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M a n a g i n g U r b a n Ru n o f f
A permit is required before planting, trimming, removing or spraying a shade tree in the borough.
A shade tree is defined as any tree within 10 feet of a roadway. A copy of the regulations and the
application for a permit are available at the Borough office and on the Borough website.
NORTH WALES PARK AND RECREATION BOARD AND
NORTH WALES SHADE TREE COMMISSION
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CLEAN WATER IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS
We have all sizes of the attractive North Wales Borough logo T shirts in stock. Why not
show your community pride and purchase a shirt on sale now at the North Wales
Borough building. We've kept the price low at only $10.00 per shirt.
What Homeowners Can Do
To decrease polluted runoff from paved surfaces, households can develop alternatives to areas
traditionally covered by impervious surfaces. Porous pavement materials are available for
driveways and sidewalks, and native vegetation and mulch can replace high maintenance grass
lawns. Homeowners can use fertilizers sparingly and sweep driveways, sidewalks, and roads
instead of using a hose. Instead of disposing of yard waste, they can use the materials to start a
compost pile. And homeowners can learn to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to reduce
dependence on harmful pesticides.
In addition, households can prevent polluted runoff by picking up after pets and using, storing, and disposing of
chemicals properly. Drivers should check their cars for leaks and recycle their motor oil and antifreeze when these fluids
are changed. Drivers can also avoid impacts from car wash runoff (e.g., detergents, grime, etc.) by using car wash
facilities that do not generate runoff.
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BOROUGH DIRECTORY
Mark Your Calendar . . .
300 School Street • North Wales, PA 19454-3197 • Phone: 215-699-4424
Website: northwalesborough.org
Borough Council – meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month
President
Michael McDonald, 215-280-9552
[email protected]
1st Ward
Vice President
Christine Hart, 215-699-4515
[email protected]
1st Ward
Member
Paula Scott, 215-661-1319
[email protected]
1st Ward
Member
Daniel O'Connell, Sr., 215-699-5656
[email protected]
2nd Ward
Member
Edward Redstreake, 215-616-2133
[email protected]
3rd Ward
Member
Jim Sando, 215-699-4504
[email protected]
2nd Ward
Member
Jim Cherry, 215-699-2858
[email protected]
3rd Ward
Mayor
Gregory J. D’Angelo, 215-219-8174
[email protected]
At Large
Member
Mark Tarlecki, 215-699-7989
[email protected]
2nd Ward
Member
Sally Neiderhiser, 215-699-9358
[email protected]
3rd Ward
OTHER BOROUGH BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
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Planning Commission
meets the 1st Wednesday of every month
Greg D’Angelo (Chairperson)
Hasketh ‘Alec’ Jacques
Peter Myers
Mark Tarlecki
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A Note From the North Wales Water Authority . . .
n the event of a water emergency in your home, everyone in
your household should know where the master water shut-off
valve is located. Usually, it is next to or near your water meter.
Your water meter is located where your water service enters your
dwelling and may be in your basement or in your utility area.
Contact NWWA to obtain a free tag that can hang on your valve.
Tax Collector:
Diane Skudlarek, 610-639-1006, [email protected]
P. O. Box 1323, North Wales, PA 19454
North Wales Water Authority
meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday
of every month
Greg D’Angelo
Herbert Kavash
Donna Mengel
Joan Nagel
Al Tenney
Community Day
his year, Community Day will be in early October. The event will occur in conjunction with St.
Peters Oktoberfest. Community Day will include vendors, food, free kid’s activities and much
more. Check the Borough website “Events” page for updated information and details. We are looking
for volunteers, if you’re interested in volunteering please contact the Borough office at 215-699-4424.
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Borough Manager/Secretary:
Nathaniel Dysard, 215-699-4424
[email protected]
History Commission
meets the 3rd Monday of every month
Joanne Matthews (Chairperson)
Phyllis Byrne
Christine Hart
Herb Schlegel
Ed Zawora
C
Where Is My Emergency
Water Shut-Off Located?
BOROUGH OFFICIALS
Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB)
meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month
Ray Tschoepe (Chairperson)
Joe Del Ciotto, Jr.
Charles Guttenplan
Amy Smith
Valerie Vastine-Orbell
July 4th Parade
ome out and celebrate the Independence Day with friends and neighbors at the 4th of July Parade and
Picnic sponsored by North Wales Community Project Alliance. Check the Borough website ‘Events’ page
for additional details closer to the event date.
Pension Committee
Terry Hammerstone
Daniel O’Connell, Sr.
What If I Have A
Problem After Hours?
In the event of an emergency, please
call 215-699-4836. If your emergency is
during non-business hours, our on-call
staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week to respond to your needs.
Kate Harper
Parks and Recreation Board
meets the 2nd Thursday of every month
James Cherry (Chairperson)
Kathleen Diem
Lynne Fitzgerald
Dan Lottes
Martha Lottes
Brian Passerini
Ed Redstreake
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61st Legislative District
[email protected]
Shade Tree Commission
meets the 2nd Thursday of every month
Brian Passerini (Chairperson)
Jim Cherry
Dan Lottes
Martha Lottes
Lynne Fitzgerald
Zoning Hearing Board
meets the 1st Tuesday of each month, as needed
William McGowan (Chairperson)
Austin Armstrong
Andrew Berenson
Michael Greco
Tony Kratowicz
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Message from the Council President
IN THIS ISSUE
Mark Your Calendar .........................2
North Wales Water Authority............2
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Summer Water Conservation Tips ....3
Community Bulletin Board ...............3
North Wales Historic Commission ....4
All About Permits in North Wales .....4
Recycling and Trash Removal ...........5
Leaf Collection ................................5
Household Hazardous Waste &
Electronics Collection Program.......6
From the Public Works Dept.............7
North Penn Volunteer Fire Co ..........7
North Wales Area Library..................8
Nor-Gwyn Pool ................................9
Bike Safety......................................10
Open Burning ................................11
Clean Water Is
Everybody’s Business ....................12
Borough Directory..........................13
Dear Residents:
W
elcome to Spring! After the harsh winter we all endured, the sunshine
and warm breezes are much appreciated. Yard work never felt so good.
Speaking of winter, I want to thank our public works employees for all their
hard work dealing with snow and ice and brutal cold. They went above and
beyond in keeping the Borough roads passable.
Now that the nice weather has arrived, please take advantage of all the fun
activities in our community. From the 4th of July Parade to Community Day
in early October, there is always something to do. Check our website for
details and additional events.
This edition of the newsletter contains important information about
household hazardous waste and water conservation. See inside for details.
Don't forget to support our volunteer first responders. They do so much to
ensure our safety.
Your support and input is valued. Please let us know how the borough can
serve you better.
Enjoy the Summer!
Michael McDonald
Mike McDonald
Borough Council President
Visit Our Website at www.northwalesborough.org
Please check the Borough’s website at http://northwalesborough.org for new
additions. You can currently find a wealth of information on our site. Look for
forms and permits, check meeting agendas, or simply find a Borough official’s
email address. Regularly check the Events page for activities and happenings
in the Borough throughout the year.
Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook for Borough News, Events and
Updates! Just click the “Like” button on the Borough Website Homepage.
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Welcome to the Borough of North Wales