2016 - North Wales Borough

BOROUGH OF NORTH WALES
300 School Street
North Wales, PA 19454-3197
215-699-4424
Newsletter
Spring/Summer
2016
IN THIS ISSUE
Spring/Summer
2016
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Earth Day Celebrations.....................2
Identity Theft, Shredding Event........3
2016 Montgomery County
Household Hazardous Waste Events .4
North Wales Historic Commission ....5
North Wales Police Department .......5
NWCPA Fourth of July Parade...........6
North Wales Water Authority............6
Thinking of Adding a Shed? .............7
Dog Licenses ....................................7
“Pedaling on the Parkway” ..............7
North Wales Area Library..................8
NP Fire Co. Hoagie Sale Dates..........8
Nor-Gwyn Pool ................................9
Stay Connected................................9
Recycling Matters...........................10
Parks and Recreation
Upcoming Events......................10
Interesting Note .............................11
Help Us, Help You! .........................11
2016 Spring Fundraiser ..................11
27th Annual 5K Race......................11
Community Bulletin Board .............12
Borough Directory..........................13
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
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Meet Our New Borough Manager
Dear Residents:
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n November 24, 2015, after a search that
began in July, Borough Council hired Christine
Hart to be Borough Manager; effective December 1.
As required by the Pennsylvania Borough Code;
Christine resigned from her position on Borough
Council prior to being offered the position. She had
recently been re-elected to a third term.
Christine and her husband Shawn both grew up
in North Wales. After living in Lansdale, where they
raised their children, they returned to the Borough in 2005.
Aside from her years on Borough Council, Christine is well known throughout the
Borough for her community involvement. She has served on the Historic
Commission, volunteered at the North Penn Volunteer Fire Company, and has served
on various Community event committees. Her understanding of our history will
enable her to work with our residents and business community to preserve our past;
while addressing the growing needs of the Borough as we move into the future.
In making the decision to hire Christine, Council took into consideration her years
of government employment as a manager, tax associate, and accounting specialist.
The skills that she honed in these positions, together with her passion for this
Borough, allowed Council to have the confidence that Christine was the best person
for this position.
“I am honored to have been offered this position by Borough Council. I look
forward to listening to and engaging with individuals, groups and business leaders
interested in the future of North Wales.”
Council President Michael McDonald stated, “Borough Council is very fortunate in
recruiting such a capable manager as Christine. The skills, perspective and
experience that Christine brings will allow North Wales to advance to the next level
in serving our residents. We look forward to starting this new chapter with the
beginning of Christine’s tenure as North Wales Borough Manager.”
Mayor Gregory J. D’Angelo said, “Christine will bring over twenty-five years of
municipal and financial experience to this position. That, coupled with a love for
North Wales Borough, should make all of us excited about the Borough’s future and
be very thankful.”
300 School Street • North Wales, PA 19454-3197 • 215-699-4424
Welcome to the Borough of North Wales
Considering Selling?!
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A few of our recent transactions
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Realtor/Trusted Consultant
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• 130 Highland Avenue - Sold!
• 226 S. 8th Street - Sold!
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Direct: 267.368.7222
Cell: 215.699.2600
[email protected]
www.cbprem.com
Kate Harper
State Representative
61st Legislative District
www.kateharper.net
[email protected]
610-277-3230 • fax 610-270-1677
1515 DeKalb Pike • Suite 106
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Mullican’s Auto Body
Steven M. Mullican
325 Elm Avenue
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-2393
Fax: (215) 699-1616
BOROUGH DIRECTORY
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
James Cherry, 215-699-2858
[email protected]
3rd Ward
Member
Mark Tarlecki, 215-699-7989
[email protected]
2nd Ward
Member
Salvatore Amato, 610-457-0043
[email protected]
3rd Ward
Member
John Davis, 215-740-5149
[email protected]
1st Ward
Member
Daniel O’Connell, Sr., 215-699-5656
[email protected]
2nd Ward
Mayor
Gregory J. D’Angelo, 215-219-8174
[email protected]
At Large
Member
James Sando, 215-699-4504
[email protected]
2nd Ward
Member
Sally Neiderhiser, 215-699-9358
[email protected]
3rd Ward
Member
Paula Scott, 215-661-1319
[email protected]
1st Ward
Historic Commission
meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month
Joanne Matthews (President)
Charles LeKites (Vice President)
Ed Zawora (Secretary)
Christine Hart (Treasurer)
Phyllis Byrne (Member)
North Wales Water Authority
meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday
of every month
Joan Nagel (Chairperson)
Gregory J. D’Angelo
Herbert Kavash
Donna Mengel
Al Tenney
Planning Commission
meets the 1st Wednesday of every month
Peter Myers (Chairperson)
Salvatore Amato
Gregory J. D’Angelo
Hasketh ‘Alec’ Jacques
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Thank you!
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ex-Mex will be hosting a “Party for the Planet” on Friday, April 22nd from 5 pm to Midnight (Rain
Date: 04/23). The door proceeds will be used to purchase rain barrels and to sponsor recycling
events the following day!
Scheduled Saturday events:
Visit our downtown businesses and recycle the following items and become eligible to win a rain barrel
and many other eco-friendly prizes! Visit our website @ northwalesborough.org for up-to-date
information regarding local business drop-off sites and times.
9 am to 1 pm:
10 am to 2 pm:
• Tex Mex will host Refrigerant-Recovery
and Equipment Recycling Company to
collect items containing freon/refrigerant; air conditioners, water
coolers, freezers, refrigerators and dehumidifiers. Plastic bottles,
caps and bags will also be collected.
• How to create a mini meadow demonstration will be conducted
by Apple Hill Garden Design next to Artisan’s Alley at Noon
Tax Collector:
Diane Skudlarek, 610-639-1006, [email protected]
P. O. Box 1323, North Wales, PA 19454
OTHER BOROUGH BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
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
Tex-Mex Connection kicks off Earth Day Friday Night:
• Rain Barrel demonstrations will be conducted by the Wissahickon
Valley Watershed at Tex Mex
BOROUGH OFFICIALS
Borough Manager/Secretary:
Christine A. Hart
[email protected]
North Wales Business Owners and Library Team up
with the Borough for Earth Day Celebrations!
Mark Tarlecki
Pension Committee
Lynne Custer
Daniel O’Connell, Sr.
Lisa Hollister
Parks and Recreation Board
meets the 2nd Thursday of every month
Martha Lottes (Chairperson)
Michele Graham
Lynne Fitzgerald
Dan Lottes
Daniel Natale
Toni Hoffman
Shade Tree Commission
meets the 2nd Thursday of every month
Jim Cherry (Chairperson)
Dan Lottes
Martha Lottes
Lynne Fitzgerald
Daniel Natale
Zoning Hearing Board
meets the 1st Tuesday of each month, as needed
Tony Kratowicz (Chairperson)
Andrew Berenson
Greg Lord
Joanne Matthews
Perry Francis
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.
• Dr. Jeffrey Varner, O.D. – used eyeglasses
8 am to 12:00 pm:
Point Service
Center located at
346 W. Walnut Street
will be collecting the following items from
Borough residents:
• The Green Fork Restaurant – gently used household
furnishings (no upholstered items)
• Used Tires (2 per Household)
• North Wales Pharmacy (opening soon) – used clothing
• Computers (1 per Household, No Monitors)
• North Wales Running Co. – old shoes
• Used Motor Oil
• Everything Bagel – torn or tattered US flags
*Receive a $5 Subway coupon for every car
battery recycled
• Tony’s Pizza – used cell phones
• Car Batteries*
The Library located at 233 S. Swartley Street
will be hosting the following events from 10 am to 5 pm
Scavenger Hunt! We have 10 bamboo plaques that
highlight the North Wales Area Library conservation efforts.
We need children ages 7-16 to help find where these
plaques are and how the plaques tell the North Wales Area
Library earth-friendly story. Prizes will be given all day to
those who complete the hunt!
The Library will be
collecting used books,
CD’s, DVD’s and gently
used children’s games
and puzzles
Wall-E Movie! We will be showing the Disney movie about an environmentally
friendly robot at 10:30am & again at 2pm.
Story Time! Listen to some Earth Day stories, do a craft and learn how you can help make every day Earth Day at 1pm.
Certified Public Accountants and Business Consultants
Edward J. Furman, CPA
Partner
Email: [email protected] • Phone: 610.935.1420 x 228
PO Box 680, Oaks, PA 19456-0680
www.maillie.com
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he Borough will be hosting a Shred-A-Thon free of charge to
Borough residents and businesses in recognition of Earth
Day and also to help combat identity theft.
The Shred-A-Thon will take place behind Walnut Square from
10 am to 2 pm on Saturday April 23rd, enter off of 2nd Street
and exit onto 3rd Street
No Cardboard, Proof of Borough Residency Required
HINTS TO HELP AVOID IDENTITY THEFT
• Do not sign the back of your credit card. Instead put
“Photo ID Required”
• When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card
account, DO NOT put the complete account number on
the ‘For’ line. Instead, just put the last four numbers.
The credit card company knows the rest of the numbers.
• Put your work phone number on your checks instead of
your home phone. If you have a PO Box, use that
instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO
Box, use your work address. Never have your social
security number printed on your checks.
• Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy
machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc.
You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the
account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel.
Keep the photocopy in a safe place.
• It is important that you cancel your credit cards as soon
as possible. It is helpful to know the number to call and
your credit card number.
• Call the police right away to report the theft of your
wallet and contents.
• Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations
immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also
call the Social Security fraud line number.
1.Equifax – 1-800-525-6285
2.Experian (formerly TRW) 1-888-397-3742
3.Trans Union – 1-800-680-7289
4.Social Security Administration – 1-800-269-0271
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Don’t Let Someone Else Shred Your Identity, Do It Yourself!
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. 2016 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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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 H.A.R.B.
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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.
Easier Than Before!
Register to Vote Online!
- Primary Election Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Voting Locations for Borough Residents:
• Ward 1: Water Authority: 200 West Walnut Street
• Ward 2: Borough Hall: 300 School Street
• Ward 3: North Wales Elementary School:
201 Summit Street
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North Wales Among Top Money-Managing Towns In
Pennsylvania
Interesting
new study ranks the financial health and skills of nearly 3,000 cities around the country.
Note
ANorth
Wales was among the best in Pennsylvania.
NORTH WALES, PA — Managing one’s funds is one of the great struggles of the modern human
condition, and North Wales residents seem to know what they’re doing.
According to a recent study by WalletHub, North Wales residents are among some of the best in
the country at managing their finances. North Wales residents rank 183rd out of 2,570 cities analyzed. That’s good
enough for best in Montgomery County.
Overall, the study looked at credit scores, mortgages, car loans, student debt loans, as well as the average number of
late payments.
Help Us, Help You!
Please contact us if you see a pothole or
s t r e e t l i g h t n e e d i n g r e p a i r.
Call 215.699.4424 or
email: [email protected]
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From the North Wales Historic Commission
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wo years running… Pictured are Commander Stan Levinsky and Representative Cletus Burns of V.F.W. Post #32
of Lansdale, presenting a $1,000.00 check to the Commission.
Vice President Charles LeKites
accepted on behalf of the
commission. Members have been
working hard on completing the
“Walls of History” project approved
by Council in 2014. The Lansdale
V.F.W. Post #32 has been a big
supporter of the project, donating
in 2015 as well.
Vice President, Charles LeKites, center
The Commission is committed to Joanne Matthews, President
sharing the story of historic North Wales and to preserving evidence of our heritage. The Historic Commission is
composed of five members and meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at Borough Hall. The public
is always welcome to attend meetings.
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Recycling Matters
Metals
Do you think of your empty soda cans and food cans as
a natural resource? They are. Americans currently discard
about 2.7 million tons of aluminum each year. Of that,
about 50 percent is recycled. Apart from the
economic impact, the environmental savings of
recycling metal are enormous. Recycling steel
and tin cans, for example, saves 74% of the
energy used to produce them.
down by population, roughly 334 pounds of paper is
recycled for every person in the United States.
Paper/Cardboard
Did you know that every year we produce
enough plastic film in this country to shrink-wrap
Texas? Or that although Americans recycle more than
2.4 billion pounds of plastic each year, it only makes up
around 27 percent of the waste stream? While plastic offers
the advantages of being flexible and lightweight, it also
consumes fossil resources for its manufacture and
contributes waste in our environment.
Most of us use a paper product every day.
That's because paper products make up about 71
million tons (or 29%) of the municipal waste stream,
according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The good news is that more and more Americans are
recycling paper. In fact, upwards of 63 percent(45 million
tons) is recycled annually. When you break that number
Glass
Glass is endlessly recyclable, and most glass bottles
and jars produced in the United States now contain
at least 27% recycled glass - which also saves on
energy to produce glass made from new materials.
Plastics
Downsizing, cleaning out drawers….
don’t throw it away if it’s part of North Wales’ history.
The commission is always looking for interesting tidbits relating to the
Boroughs history, whether it’s a newspaper clipping, old yearbook, photos,
matchbook covers, or old business advertising, we’ll take it!
Donation forms can be found on the Historic Commission’s website
www.northwaleshistory.org or at Borough Hall.
From the North Wales Police Department
Meet our New Officers!
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n February 23, 2016, Mayor D’Angelo performed the swearing-in ceremony for Officer Sansone and
Officer Caraballo. It was a full house with many residents and family members of the two new officers
present.
T
he Parks and Recreation Board will be holding a Beef-n-Beer Spring
Fundraiser on Saturday, May 7th, from 7 pm to 10pm at the North
Penn Social Club to support upcoming initiatives this summer. Tickets are
$25.00 per person or $40.00 per couple and can be purchased at the door
or at North Wales Borough Hall. For more information contact
215.237.2844.
Proposed projects include additional playground equipment, Earth Day
activities, movies in the park and maintenance of trees on Main Street and
Borough parks. The Board is also working with a local Eagle Scout to
implement a lending library in a Borough park. The library will enable park
goers to take or leave a book from a weatherproof shelter and will allow
them to enjoy a good read in a great park.
Take-a-Book,
Leave-a-Book!
Helping to build a
sense of community
as we share skills,
creativity and
wisdom!
Congratulations and Good Luck to our new Officers!
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Alex Sansone grew up in Huntingdon Valley and graduated from Lower
Moreland High School in 2009. Alex attended Penn State University and
graduated from Penn State in 2013 with a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice.
Shortly after he finished college, Alex enrolled in the Montgomery County
Community College Municipal Police Academy. After graduating from the
Police Academy, Alex got a job as a security officer at LaSalle University. Alex
enjoys staying active, including playing various sports such as hockey, golf,
tennis, and football. Alex also enjoys running and weightlifting.
Cory Caraballo was born in Doylestown, PA., and graduated from Central
Police swearing in Alex Sansone
Bucks South High School in 2010. Cory always had the dream of becoming a
police officer and in 2011, he joined the Army National Guard. Upon
graduating from Basic Combat Training in Fort Sill, OK, he received Honor
Graduate for finishing in the top ten percent of his graduating class of 250
soldiers. In August of 2014, Cory took another step in reaching his goal to
become a police officer. He started his part-time police academy class and
achieved the rank of Class Lieutenant. While in the academy, Cory started his
own Automotive Detailing business, which continues to grow today. Cory
recently got engaged and he and his fiancé purchased their first home in
December of 2015. They also added their first family dog, Mason, a pure bred
Siberian Husky. In his free time, Cory enjoys going to new places with his
Police swearing in Cory Caraballo
fiancé, working on cars, and spending time outside. Cory plans on attending
Montgomery County Community College in the future to earn his degree in Criminal Justice.
Now OPEN Saturdays 8 - 12 Noon
for Quick Lube and Tire Shop
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!
215.699.8473
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North Wales Community Project Alliance
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NOR-GWYN ADDS IMPROVED ACCESS TO POOL GROUNDS
T
he 2016 Nor-Gwyn Pool season will open with a reconfigured front
booth to improve traffic flow in and out of the facility. Those members
with current registrations, ID cards in hand and pictures on file will be able
to “fast track” through the entrance; while those needing to purchase day
passes, update their registrations, etc., will complete their transactions at
a second window.
he North Wales Community Project Alliance (NWCPA) is a non-profit, Borough based citizens group of volunteers
established to carry out activities that promote the well-being and pride of our community. The NWCPA proudly
organizes the Fourth of July Parade and Picnic, and December’s Tree Lighting Celebration. Both of these events are free
to the public and are solely dependent on donations from generous local sponsors.
This year’s Fourth of July Parade will be held rain or shine
on July 4th at 11:00 am. It will be followed by its traditional picnic
celebration in Weingartner Park, complete with a tug-a-war,
balloon toss, sack races, and many more fun-filled games and
prizes for children of all ages! Don’t miss it, it’s sure to be a blast!
All Veterans, antique cars, decorated bicycles,
scooters, wagons, floats, trucks & performers
meet at 10:30 am in the parking lot behind
Action Karate (122 North Main St., North Wales)
Also new this year is a 5% ‘Early-Pay” discount for those who register
and pay online by April 15th.
The University of Swimming will again be offering swim instruction.
Toilet trained tots are included in the beginner level of the program, which focuses on teaching techniques of
self-rescue to the very young. More advanced instruction levels teach strokes, breathing, endurance, etc. Classes
will be offered in 3 two-week sessions of up to 60 minutes each beginning June 20th from 9-12pm. Membership
is not required to participate in the instruction program. Registration and additional information can be found at
USwim1.com.
The double flume slide and WIBIT inflatables continue to provide amusement for users and spectators alike!
The 54 foot obstacle course and two deep water attractions return this year. Additional activities include dive
lessons, competition training with Nor-Gwyn Aquatics Club, beach volleyball and GAGA. Our traditional July 4th
celebration is a festive day of pie-eating contests, gold fish catch, egg toss, swim relays, WIBIT races, and more.
A variety of membership levels are available. Whether you plan on attending frequently or just evenings
and weekends, we have a membership that will suit your needs.
We would like to take a moment to offer our sincere thanks to the North Wales Lions Club for leading our
organization over the past 40 years. The Lions were instrumental in the building of our facility in 1975 and have
led the Pool Commission since its inception. We are all very grateful for the time and talent contributed by the
North Wales Lions Club for more than 40 years which benefited our community!
The Pool Commission looks forward to enjoying the summer with you again this year!
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
Opening Day for 2016 is Saturday, May 28th at noon
Programs & Offerings: Swim and dive instruction is offered weekday mornings until 12:00. Go to
www.norgwynpool.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.
Membership & Registration: Membership rates include Individual, Family, and Senior; membership
levels include Full and Twilight. 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.
Borough Homeowners Eligible to receive a Free Rain Barrel…
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t’s easy! Any resident interested in receiving a free rain barrel will have the opportunity to attend an upcoming
workshop co-sponsored by Tex-Mex Connection and the Borough of North Wales Parks and Recreation Board. Proof
of home ownership and Borough residency will allow you to receive a free rain barrel after completing the workshop.
The Wissahickon Valley Watershed will be pairing up with the Borough to offer informative workshops for our residents.
Registration is required for upcoming workshops being held on May 11th at 7:00 pm and Monday May 21st at 10:00 am.
Visit our website in the near future for more information and instructions on how to register! www.northwalesbrough.org
Why Use a Rain Barrel?
• Window washing.
• Lawn and garden watering make up nearly 40 percent of
total household water use during the summer. A rain
barrel will save most homeowners about 1,300 gallons of
water during the peak summer months, which means
lower water and sewer bills. A rain barrel is an easy way
for you to have a consistent, FREE supply of water for
outdoor use.
• Wash your car or bike.
• Rain barrels also benefit the environment by reducing the
amount of storm water that flows across the landscape
into our waterways and storm sewers. This reduces water
pollution because storm water runoff can contain
pollutants like sediment, oil, grease, bacteria, and
nutrients.
• Using stored rainwater on your garden or lawn instead of
directing rooftop runoff to the storm drain network helps
recharge groundwater naturally.
• Many gardeners find that their plants perform better
with rainwater than tap water as it is chlorine-free.
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Please visit the Borough’s website at www.northwalesborough.org, on the home page you
can subscribe to our Borough’s Electronic Notification System. Signing up allows you to
receive e-news, weather updates and current events happening within our Borough. Our
website offers a wealth of information about the Borough, look for forms and permits,
check meeting dates and agendas, or simply find a Borough Official’s contact information.
Borough staff continues to add and update information in order to better communicate
with our residents.
• Showcasing a rain barrel in your yard promotes the
importance of conserving our water resources.
How Can I Use The Water From A Rain Barrel?
• Water your garden. However, don't use the water for
drinking, cooking, bathing or in a vegetable garden!
• Water potted plants.
• Clean work boots and tools.
• Water the lawn.
Don’t Forget to Winterize Your Rain Barrel
To extend the life of your
rain barrel, you should plan
to winterize it.
Over the winter months,
water left in a rain barrel will
freeze, expand, and crack
the rain barrel. Winterizing
is easy . . . just follow these
three simple steps:
• Disconnect
the
downspout from the rain
barrel, and re-connect a
downspout extension to
the main downspout to
funnel water away from
the foundation of the house.
• Empty the rain barrel.
• Flip the rain barrel upside-down and store it outside, or,
if you have room, move the rain barrel into a garage or
basement.
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Thinking of Adding a Shed to Your Backyard?
Here are some helpful tips:
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ost of us can use more space, whether it’s for working, storing or doing hobbies.
But building square footage to an existing home can be time consuming and
costly. That’s why many homeowners are turning to backyard sheds.
These freestanding structures are quick and easy to set up; their basic construction
means a short installation time. Meanwhile, advances in prefabrication methods have
spawned numerous businesses that will ship semicustom designs right to your door that
can be assembled in half a day. Here’s what you’ll want to know to get started.
Measure all the items you plan to store in your shed, then account for storage growth over time. North Wales Borough
has restrictions when it comes to sheds and other accessory buildings. Building codes will dictate the size of your structure
and how far it must be from your property line. You’ll want to locate your plat of survey, which is a map that shows the
layout of your lot and its property line. You’ll submit this to the North Wales Borough Zoning Officer to help determine
where your structure can be placed.
Don’t forget!
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og’s Need Licenses Too! As you may know, Pennsylvania requires all dogs three (3) months or older to be
licensed. A goal of the County Treasurer’s office is to make getting a dog license fast and easy. Licenses can be
purchased or renewed online, through the mail or at a number of satellite locations across Montgomery County
including the County Treasurer’s office in Norristown. If your dog is lost, a license is their ticket home. Licenses assist
animal control and shelters in identifying dogs so that they may be returned home safely. An annual dog license is
$8.50 or $6.50 if the dog is spayed or neutered. Lifetime
licenses are available for dogs that have permanent
identification like a microchip or tattoo. Additionally, older
adults and people with disabilities may be eligible for
discounts. Owners who do not purchase a license could face
state fines and penalties of up to $300 for each unlicensed
dog. For more information please visit treasurer.montcopa.org
or call (610) 278-3070.
The Partnership TMA
4th Annual PTMA’s Community Bike Ride
FROM THE NORTH WALES AREA LIBRARY
LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday and Thursday 10 AM-9 PM • Friday 10-5 PM • Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
North Wales Area Library Named a “Star Library”
One of only three in Pennsylvania, out of 7,663 in the country,
ranking the Library in the top 2.5% nationwide
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016 appears promising with a great honor bestowed onto our own North Wales Area
Library. The library was given the distinction of star rating in the Library Journal Index of
Public Library Service 2015. The LJ Index is a rigorous measure of library performance, and
completely objective. It measures deviation from the average in library visits, circulation,
program attendance, and public internet usage.
“This recognition is the latest example of how much the North Penn community values its
public library… Our sincere gratitude goes out to our supporters, board members, Library
staff and volunteers, all of whom make this Library shine.” said Director Jayne Blackledge.
Due to the tireless work of the above individuals, these exemplary results were obtained with
a very small total operating expenditure.
Operating on what amounts to the salary of five average people, the North Wales Area Library changes the lives of
thousands. There are very few institutions that can boast that level of efficiency. Efficiency is not the only metric of a great
library, it must keep people flowing through its doors. The primary way of doing this is to keep up with the times. The
library lends DVDs, Blu-Rays, audiobooks, and even educational tablet computers to keep kids learning. Without leaving
home ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, language learning programs, and more can be accessed through its website. Jayne
Blackledge, director at NWAL for over 30 years, is “thrilled at receiving the honor. We have a great community who
supports and makes use of the library. We are continually trying to adapt to the changing needs of libraries.” These services
are the modern incarnation of the mission of every library throughout history: sharing knowledge.
The North Wales Area Library actively shares knowledge through its programs for children. Music programs and story
time expand the horizons of young kids. While hands-on science programs and a LEGO makerspace instill a thirst to learn
more about science and engineering in older children. Ever since the Library of Alexandria in Egypt, over two thousand
years ago, libraries have been instrumental to society. They have always functioned as a compendium of human
knowledge, a place where anyone with a question could go to find the answer. The North Wales Area Library has been
recognized as a leader in continuing this legacy well into the 21st century. With so many free services, there is something
for everyone. Come and see why the North Wales Area Library is one of the best in the country.
“Pedaling on the Parkway”
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April 23, 2016 Ride begins at 10 am
Rain or Shine
Start and Finish at Route 202 & 309 Park and Ride
Two Ride Options – 6 Miles or 15 Miles
New This Year – 19 Miles
Proceeds benefit the PTMA’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs
Registration – Fees are nonrefundable.
Free Tee Shirts for first 50 participants. All tee shirts are adult sizes.
Fees - $10 for 10 years and under $20 for adults
$50 – Family Package – maximum of 4 individuals
Day of Event – Cash or Check Only.
For more information and registration, please visit our website at
www.ptma-mc.org to register online by 04/20/16 – 215-997-9100.
NORTH WALES AREA LIBRARY
2 3 3 S. Swa r tl e y Stre e t
N o r th Wa l e s , PA 1 9 4 5 4
(215) 699-5410
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 $5 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.
Saturdays are for walk-in sales. If you would like to make a purchase you can stop
in anytime after 8 a.m. Hoagies will be sold until 1p.m. or until they run out.
Hoagie sales take place on the third Friday & Saturday of each month.
Please mark your calendars and support your local fire company.
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Thinking of Adding a Shed to Your Backyard?
Here are some helpful tips:
M
ost of us can use more space, whether it’s for working, storing or doing hobbies.
But building square footage to an existing home can be time consuming and
costly. That’s why many homeowners are turning to backyard sheds.
These freestanding structures are quick and easy to set up; their basic construction
means a short installation time. Meanwhile, advances in prefabrication methods have
spawned numerous businesses that will ship semicustom designs right to your door that
can be assembled in half a day. Here’s what you’ll want to know to get started.
Measure all the items you plan to store in your shed, then account for storage growth over time. North Wales Borough
has restrictions when it comes to sheds and other accessory buildings. Building codes will dictate the size of your structure
and how far it must be from your property line. You’ll want to locate your plat of survey, which is a map that shows the
layout of your lot and its property line. You’ll submit this to the North Wales Borough Zoning Officer to help determine
where your structure can be placed.
Don’t forget!
D
og’s Need Licenses Too! As you may know, Pennsylvania requires all dogs three (3) months or older to be
licensed. A goal of the County Treasurer’s office is to make getting a dog license fast and easy. Licenses can be
purchased or renewed online, through the mail or at a number of satellite locations across Montgomery County
including the County Treasurer’s office in Norristown. If your dog is lost, a license is their ticket home. Licenses assist
animal control and shelters in identifying dogs so that they may be returned home safely. An annual dog license is
$8.50 or $6.50 if the dog is spayed or neutered. Lifetime
licenses are available for dogs that have permanent
identification like a microchip or tattoo. Additionally, older
adults and people with disabilities may be eligible for
discounts. Owners who do not purchase a license could face
state fines and penalties of up to $300 for each unlicensed
dog. For more information please visit treasurer.montcopa.org
or call (610) 278-3070.
The Partnership TMA
4th Annual PTMA’s Community Bike Ride
FROM THE NORTH WALES AREA LIBRARY
LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday and Thursday 10 AM-9 PM • Friday 10-5 PM • Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
North Wales Area Library Named a “Star Library”
One of only three in Pennsylvania, out of 7,663 in the country,
ranking the Library in the top 2.5% nationwide
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016 appears promising with a great honor bestowed onto our own North Wales Area
Library. The library was given the distinction of star rating in the Library Journal Index of
Public Library Service 2015. The LJ Index is a rigorous measure of library performance, and
completely objective. It measures deviation from the average in library visits, circulation,
program attendance, and public internet usage.
“This recognition is the latest example of how much the North Penn community values its
public library… Our sincere gratitude goes out to our supporters, board members, Library
staff and volunteers, all of whom make this Library shine.” said Director Jayne Blackledge.
Due to the tireless work of the above individuals, these exemplary results were obtained with
a very small total operating expenditure.
Operating on what amounts to the salary of five average people, the North Wales Area Library changes the lives of
thousands. There are very few institutions that can boast that level of efficiency. Efficiency is not the only metric of a great
library, it must keep people flowing through its doors. The primary way of doing this is to keep up with the times. The
library lends DVDs, Blu-Rays, audiobooks, and even educational tablet computers to keep kids learning. Without leaving
home ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, language learning programs, and more can be accessed through its website. Jayne
Blackledge, director at NWAL for over 30 years, is “thrilled at receiving the honor. We have a great community who
supports and makes use of the library. We are continually trying to adapt to the changing needs of libraries.” These services
are the modern incarnation of the mission of every library throughout history: sharing knowledge.
The North Wales Area Library actively shares knowledge through its programs for children. Music programs and story
time expand the horizons of young kids. While hands-on science programs and a LEGO makerspace instill a thirst to learn
more about science and engineering in older children. Ever since the Library of Alexandria in Egypt, over two thousand
years ago, libraries have been instrumental to society. They have always functioned as a compendium of human
knowledge, a place where anyone with a question could go to find the answer. The North Wales Area Library has been
recognized as a leader in continuing this legacy well into the 21st century. With so many free services, there is something
for everyone. Come and see why the North Wales Area Library is one of the best in the country.
“Pedaling on the Parkway”
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April 23, 2016 Ride begins at 10 am
Rain or Shine
Start and Finish at Route 202 & 309 Park and Ride
Two Ride Options – 6 Miles or 15 Miles
New This Year – 19 Miles
Proceeds benefit the PTMA’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs
Registration – Fees are nonrefundable.
Free Tee Shirts for first 50 participants. All tee shirts are adult sizes.
Fees - $10 for 10 years and under $20 for adults
$50 – Family Package – maximum of 4 individuals
Day of Event – Cash or Check Only.
For more information and registration, please visit our website at
www.ptma-mc.org to register online by 04/20/16 – 215-997-9100.
NORTH WALES AREA LIBRARY
2 3 3 S. Swa r tl e y Stre e t
N o r th Wa l e s , PA 1 9 4 5 4
(215) 699-5410
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 $5 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.
Saturdays are for walk-in sales. If you would like to make a purchase you can stop
in anytime after 8 a.m. Hoagies will be sold until 1p.m. or until they run out.
Hoagie sales take place on the third Friday & Saturday of each month.
Please mark your calendars and support your local fire company.
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North Wales Community Project Alliance
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NOR-GWYN ADDS IMPROVED ACCESS TO POOL GROUNDS
T
he 2016 Nor-Gwyn Pool season will open with a reconfigured front
booth to improve traffic flow in and out of the facility. Those members
with current registrations, ID cards in hand and pictures on file will be able
to “fast track” through the entrance; while those needing to purchase day
passes, update their registrations, etc., will complete their transactions at
a second window.
he North Wales Community Project Alliance (NWCPA) is a non-profit, Borough based citizens group of volunteers
established to carry out activities that promote the well-being and pride of our community. The NWCPA proudly
organizes the Fourth of July Parade and Picnic, and December’s Tree Lighting Celebration. Both of these events are free
to the public and are solely dependent on donations from generous local sponsors.
This year’s Fourth of July Parade will be held rain or shine
on July 4th at 11:00 am. It will be followed by its traditional picnic
celebration in Weingartner Park, complete with a tug-a-war,
balloon toss, sack races, and many more fun-filled games and
prizes for children of all ages! Don’t miss it, it’s sure to be a blast!
All Veterans, antique cars, decorated bicycles,
scooters, wagons, floats, trucks & performers
meet at 10:30 am in the parking lot behind
Action Karate (122 North Main St., North Wales)
Also new this year is a 5% ‘Early-Pay” discount for those who register
and pay online by April 15th.
The University of Swimming will again be offering swim instruction.
Toilet trained tots are included in the beginner level of the program, which focuses on teaching techniques of
self-rescue to the very young. More advanced instruction levels teach strokes, breathing, endurance, etc. Classes
will be offered in 3 two-week sessions of up to 60 minutes each beginning June 20th from 9-12pm. Membership
is not required to participate in the instruction program. Registration and additional information can be found at
USwim1.com.
The double flume slide and WIBIT inflatables continue to provide amusement for users and spectators alike!
The 54 foot obstacle course and two deep water attractions return this year. Additional activities include dive
lessons, competition training with Nor-Gwyn Aquatics Club, beach volleyball and GAGA. Our traditional July 4th
celebration is a festive day of pie-eating contests, gold fish catch, egg toss, swim relays, WIBIT races, and more.
A variety of membership levels are available. Whether you plan on attending frequently or just evenings
and weekends, we have a membership that will suit your needs.
We would like to take a moment to offer our sincere thanks to the North Wales Lions Club for leading our
organization over the past 40 years. The Lions were instrumental in the building of our facility in 1975 and have
led the Pool Commission since its inception. We are all very grateful for the time and talent contributed by the
North Wales Lions Club for more than 40 years which benefited our community!
The Pool Commission looks forward to enjoying the summer with you again this year!
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
Opening Day for 2016 is Saturday, May 28th at noon
Programs & Offerings: Swim and dive instruction is offered weekday mornings until 12:00. Go to
www.norgwynpool.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.
Membership & Registration: Membership rates include Individual, Family, and Senior; membership
levels include Full and Twilight. 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.
Borough Homeowners Eligible to receive a Free Rain Barrel…
I
t’s easy! Any resident interested in receiving a free rain barrel will have the opportunity to attend an upcoming
workshop co-sponsored by Tex-Mex Connection and the Borough of North Wales Parks and Recreation Board. Proof
of home ownership and Borough residency will allow you to receive a free rain barrel after completing the workshop.
The Wissahickon Valley Watershed will be pairing up with the Borough to offer informative workshops for our residents.
Registration is required for upcoming workshops being held on May 11th at 7:00 pm and Monday May 21st at 10:00 am.
Visit our website in the near future for more information and instructions on how to register! www.northwalesbrough.org
Why Use a Rain Barrel?
• Window washing.
• Lawn and garden watering make up nearly 40 percent of
total household water use during the summer. A rain
barrel will save most homeowners about 1,300 gallons of
water during the peak summer months, which means
lower water and sewer bills. A rain barrel is an easy way
for you to have a consistent, FREE supply of water for
outdoor use.
• Wash your car or bike.
• Rain barrels also benefit the environment by reducing the
amount of storm water that flows across the landscape
into our waterways and storm sewers. This reduces water
pollution because storm water runoff can contain
pollutants like sediment, oil, grease, bacteria, and
nutrients.
• Using stored rainwater on your garden or lawn instead of
directing rooftop runoff to the storm drain network helps
recharge groundwater naturally.
• Many gardeners find that their plants perform better
with rainwater than tap water as it is chlorine-free.
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Please visit the Borough’s website at www.northwalesborough.org, on the home page you
can subscribe to our Borough’s Electronic Notification System. Signing up allows you to
receive e-news, weather updates and current events happening within our Borough. Our
website offers a wealth of information about the Borough, look for forms and permits,
check meeting dates and agendas, or simply find a Borough Official’s contact information.
Borough staff continues to add and update information in order to better communicate
with our residents.
• Showcasing a rain barrel in your yard promotes the
importance of conserving our water resources.
How Can I Use The Water From A Rain Barrel?
• Water your garden. However, don't use the water for
drinking, cooking, bathing or in a vegetable garden!
• Water potted plants.
• Clean work boots and tools.
• Water the lawn.
Don’t Forget to Winterize Your Rain Barrel
To extend the life of your
rain barrel, you should plan
to winterize it.
Over the winter months,
water left in a rain barrel will
freeze, expand, and crack
the rain barrel. Winterizing
is easy . . . just follow these
three simple steps:
• Disconnect
the
downspout from the rain
barrel, and re-connect a
downspout extension to
the main downspout to
funnel water away from
the foundation of the house.
• Empty the rain barrel.
• Flip the rain barrel upside-down and store it outside, or,
if you have room, move the rain barrel into a garage or
basement.
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From the North Wales Historic Commission
T
wo years running… Pictured are Commander Stan Levinsky and Representative Cletus Burns of V.F.W. Post #32
of Lansdale, presenting a $1,000.00 check to the Commission.
Vice President Charles LeKites
accepted on behalf of the
commission. Members have been
working hard on completing the
“Walls of History” project approved
by Council in 2014. The Lansdale
V.F.W. Post #32 has been a big
supporter of the project, donating
in 2015 as well.
Vice President, Charles LeKites, center
The Commission is committed to Joanne Matthews, President
sharing the story of historic North Wales and to preserving evidence of our heritage. The Historic Commission is
composed of five members and meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at Borough Hall. The public
is always welcome to attend meetings.
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Recycling Matters
Metals
Do you think of your empty soda cans and food cans as
a natural resource? They are. Americans currently discard
about 2.7 million tons of aluminum each year. Of that,
about 50 percent is recycled. Apart from the
economic impact, the environmental savings of
recycling metal are enormous. Recycling steel
and tin cans, for example, saves 74% of the
energy used to produce them.
down by population, roughly 334 pounds of paper is
recycled for every person in the United States.
Paper/Cardboard
Did you know that every year we produce
enough plastic film in this country to shrink-wrap
Texas? Or that although Americans recycle more than
2.4 billion pounds of plastic each year, it only makes up
around 27 percent of the waste stream? While plastic offers
the advantages of being flexible and lightweight, it also
consumes fossil resources for its manufacture and
contributes waste in our environment.
Most of us use a paper product every day.
That's because paper products make up about 71
million tons (or 29%) of the municipal waste stream,
according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The good news is that more and more Americans are
recycling paper. In fact, upwards of 63 percent(45 million
tons) is recycled annually. When you break that number
Glass
Glass is endlessly recyclable, and most glass bottles
and jars produced in the United States now contain
at least 27% recycled glass - which also saves on
energy to produce glass made from new materials.
Plastics
Downsizing, cleaning out drawers….
don’t throw it away if it’s part of North Wales’ history.
The commission is always looking for interesting tidbits relating to the
Boroughs history, whether it’s a newspaper clipping, old yearbook, photos,
matchbook covers, or old business advertising, we’ll take it!
Donation forms can be found on the Historic Commission’s website
www.northwaleshistory.org or at Borough Hall.
From the North Wales Police Department
Meet our New Officers!
O
n February 23, 2016, Mayor D’Angelo performed the swearing-in ceremony for Officer Sansone and
Officer Caraballo. It was a full house with many residents and family members of the two new officers
present.
T
he Parks and Recreation Board will be holding a Beef-n-Beer Spring
Fundraiser on Saturday, May 7th, from 7 pm to 10pm at the North
Penn Social Club to support upcoming initiatives this summer. Tickets are
$25.00 per person or $40.00 per couple and can be purchased at the door
or at North Wales Borough Hall. For more information contact
215.237.2844.
Proposed projects include additional playground equipment, Earth Day
activities, movies in the park and maintenance of trees on Main Street and
Borough parks. The Board is also working with a local Eagle Scout to
implement a lending library in a Borough park. The library will enable park
goers to take or leave a book from a weatherproof shelter and will allow
them to enjoy a good read in a great park.
Take-a-Book,
Leave-a-Book!
Helping to build a
sense of community
as we share skills,
creativity and
wisdom!
Congratulations and Good Luck to our new Officers!
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Alex Sansone grew up in Huntingdon Valley and graduated from Lower
Moreland High School in 2009. Alex attended Penn State University and
graduated from Penn State in 2013 with a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice.
Shortly after he finished college, Alex enrolled in the Montgomery County
Community College Municipal Police Academy. After graduating from the
Police Academy, Alex got a job as a security officer at LaSalle University. Alex
enjoys staying active, including playing various sports such as hockey, golf,
tennis, and football. Alex also enjoys running and weightlifting.
Cory Caraballo was born in Doylestown, PA., and graduated from Central
Police swearing in Alex Sansone
Bucks South High School in 2010. Cory always had the dream of becoming a
police officer and in 2011, he joined the Army National Guard. Upon
graduating from Basic Combat Training in Fort Sill, OK, he received Honor
Graduate for finishing in the top ten percent of his graduating class of 250
soldiers. In August of 2014, Cory took another step in reaching his goal to
become a police officer. He started his part-time police academy class and
achieved the rank of Class Lieutenant. While in the academy, Cory started his
own Automotive Detailing business, which continues to grow today. Cory
recently got engaged and he and his fiancé purchased their first home in
December of 2015. They also added their first family dog, Mason, a pure bred
Siberian Husky. In his free time, Cory enjoys going to new places with his
Police swearing in Cory Caraballo
fiancé, working on cars, and spending time outside. Cory plans on attending
Montgomery County Community College in the future to earn his degree in Criminal Justice.
Now OPEN Saturdays 8 - 12 Noon
for Quick Lube and Tire Shop
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!
215.699.8473
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North Wales Among Top Money-Managing Towns In
Pennsylvania
Interesting
new study ranks the financial health and skills of nearly 3,000 cities around the country.
Note
ANorth
Wales was among the best in Pennsylvania.
NORTH WALES, PA — Managing one’s funds is one of the great struggles of the modern human
condition, and North Wales residents seem to know what they’re doing.
According to a recent study by WalletHub, North Wales residents are among some of the best in
the country at managing their finances. North Wales residents rank 183rd out of 2,570 cities analyzed. That’s good
enough for best in Montgomery County.
Overall, the study looked at credit scores, mortgages, car loans, student debt loans, as well as the average number of
late payments.
Help Us, Help You!
Please contact us if you see a pothole or
s t r e e t l i g h t n e e d i n g r e p a i r.
Call 215.699.4424 or
email: [email protected]
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T
he Borough will be hosting a Shred-A-Thon free of charge to
Borough residents and businesses in recognition of Earth
Day and also to help combat identity theft.
The Shred-A-Thon will take place behind Walnut Square from
10 am to 2 pm on Saturday April 23rd, enter off of 2nd Street
and exit onto 3rd Street
No Cardboard, Proof of Borough Residency Required
HINTS TO HELP AVOID IDENTITY THEFT
• Do not sign the back of your credit card. Instead put
“Photo ID Required”
• When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card
account, DO NOT put the complete account number on
the ‘For’ line. Instead, just put the last four numbers.
The credit card company knows the rest of the numbers.
• Put your work phone number on your checks instead of
your home phone. If you have a PO Box, use that
instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO
Box, use your work address. Never have your social
security number printed on your checks.
• Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy
machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc.
You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the
account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel.
Keep the photocopy in a safe place.
• It is important that you cancel your credit cards as soon
as possible. It is helpful to know the number to call and
your credit card number.
• Call the police right away to report the theft of your
wallet and contents.
• Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations
immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also
call the Social Security fraud line number.
1.Equifax – 1-800-525-6285
2.Experian (formerly TRW) 1-888-397-3742
3.Trans Union – 1-800-680-7289
4.Social Security Administration – 1-800-269-0271
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Don’t Let Someone Else Shred Your Identity, Do It Yourself!
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. 2016 permit parking stickers are
available at the Police Department during regular business hours.
****
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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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 H.A.R.B.
****
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.
Easier Than Before!
Register to Vote Online!
- Primary Election Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Voting Locations for Borough Residents:
• Ward 1: Water Authority: 200 West Walnut Street
• Ward 2: Borough Hall: 300 School Street
• Ward 3: North Wales Elementary School:
201 Summit Street
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BOROUGH DIRECTORY
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
James Cherry, 215-699-2858
[email protected]
3rd Ward
Member
Mark Tarlecki, 215-699-7989
[email protected]
2nd Ward
Member
Salvatore Amato, 610-457-0043
[email protected]
3rd Ward
Member
John Davis, 215-740-5149
[email protected]
1st Ward
Member
Daniel O’Connell, Sr., 215-699-5656
[email protected]
2nd Ward
Mayor
Gregory J. D’Angelo, 215-219-8174
[email protected]
At Large
Member
James Sando, 215-699-4504
[email protected]
2nd Ward
Member
Sally Neiderhiser, 215-699-9358
[email protected]
3rd Ward
Member
Paula Scott, 215-661-1319
[email protected]
1st Ward
Historic Commission
meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month
Joanne Matthews (President)
Charles LeKites (Vice President)
Ed Zawora (Secretary)
Christine Hart (Treasurer)
Phyllis Byrne (Member)
North Wales Water Authority
meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday
of every month
Joan Nagel (Chairperson)
Gregory J. D’Angelo
Herbert Kavash
Donna Mengel
Al Tenney
Planning Commission
meets the 1st Wednesday of every month
Peter Myers (Chairperson)
Salvatore Amato
Gregory J. D’Angelo
Hasketh ‘Alec’ Jacques
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Thank you!
T
ex-Mex will be hosting a “Party for the Planet” on Friday, April 22nd from 5 pm to Midnight (Rain
Date: 04/23). The door proceeds will be used to purchase rain barrels and to sponsor recycling
events the following day!
Scheduled Saturday events:
Visit our downtown businesses and recycle the following items and become eligible to win a rain barrel
and many other eco-friendly prizes! Visit our website @ northwalesborough.org for up-to-date
information regarding local business drop-off sites and times.
9 am to 1 pm:
10 am to 2 pm:
• Tex Mex will host Refrigerant-Recovery
and Equipment Recycling Company to
collect items containing freon/refrigerant; air conditioners, water
coolers, freezers, refrigerators and dehumidifiers. Plastic bottles,
caps and bags will also be collected.
• How to create a mini meadow demonstration will be conducted
by Apple Hill Garden Design next to Artisan’s Alley at Noon
Tax Collector:
Diane Skudlarek, 610-639-1006, [email protected]
P. O. Box 1323, North Wales, PA 19454
OTHER BOROUGH BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
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
Tex-Mex Connection kicks off Earth Day Friday Night:
• Rain Barrel demonstrations will be conducted by the Wissahickon
Valley Watershed at Tex Mex
BOROUGH OFFICIALS
Borough Manager/Secretary:
Christine A. Hart
[email protected]
North Wales Business Owners and Library Team up
with the Borough for Earth Day Celebrations!
Mark Tarlecki
Pension Committee
Lynne Custer
Daniel O’Connell, Sr.
Lisa Hollister
Parks and Recreation Board
meets the 2nd Thursday of every month
Martha Lottes (Chairperson)
Michele Graham
Lynne Fitzgerald
Dan Lottes
Daniel Natale
Toni Hoffman
Shade Tree Commission
meets the 2nd Thursday of every month
Jim Cherry (Chairperson)
Dan Lottes
Martha Lottes
Lynne Fitzgerald
Daniel Natale
Zoning Hearing Board
meets the 1st Tuesday of each month, as needed
Tony Kratowicz (Chairperson)
Andrew Berenson
Greg Lord
Joanne Matthews
Perry Francis
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.
• Dr. Jeffrey Varner, O.D. – used eyeglasses
8 am to 12:00 pm:
Point Service
Center located at
346 W. Walnut Street
will be collecting the following items from
Borough residents:
• The Green Fork Restaurant – gently used household
furnishings (no upholstered items)
• Used Tires (2 per Household)
• North Wales Pharmacy (opening soon) – used clothing
• Computers (1 per Household, No Monitors)
• North Wales Running Co. – old shoes
• Used Motor Oil
• Everything Bagel – torn or tattered US flags
*Receive a $5 Subway coupon for every car
battery recycled
• Tony’s Pizza – used cell phones
• Car Batteries*
The Library located at 233 S. Swartley Street
will be hosting the following events from 10 am to 5 pm
Scavenger Hunt! We have 10 bamboo plaques that
highlight the North Wales Area Library conservation efforts.
We need children ages 7-16 to help find where these
plaques are and how the plaques tell the North Wales Area
Library earth-friendly story. Prizes will be given all day to
those who complete the hunt!
The Library will be
collecting used books,
CD’s, DVD’s and gently
used children’s games
and puzzles
Wall-E Movie! We will be showing the Disney movie about an environmentally
friendly robot at 10:30am & again at 2pm.
Story Time! Listen to some Earth Day stories, do a craft and learn how you can help make every day Earth Day at 1pm.
Certified Public Accountants and Business Consultants
Edward J. Furman, CPA
Partner
Email: [email protected] • Phone: 610.935.1420 x 228
PO Box 680, Oaks, PA 19456-0680
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A few of our recent transactions
David J. Caracausa
Realtor/Trusted Consultant
in Real Estate
• 912 E. Prospect Avenue - Sold!
• 130 Highland Avenue - Sold!
• 226 S. 8th Street - Sold!
Contact me for a Free, No Obligation Market Analysis
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Direct: 267.368.7222
Cell: 215.699.2600
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Kate Harper
State Representative
61st Legislative District
www.kateharper.net
[email protected]
610-277-3230 • fax 610-270-1677
1515 DeKalb Pike • Suite 106
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Mullican’s Auto Body
Steven M. Mullican
325 Elm Avenue
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-2393
Fax: (215) 699-1616
BOROUGH OF NORTH WALES
300 School Street
North Wales, PA 19454-3197
215-699-4424
Newsletter
Spring/Summer
2016
IN THIS ISSUE
Spring/Summer
2016
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Earth Day Celebrations.....................2
Identity Theft, Shredding Event........3
2016 Montgomery County
Household Hazardous Waste Events .4
North Wales Historic Commission ....5
North Wales Police Department .......5
NWCPA Fourth of July Parade...........6
North Wales Water Authority............6
Thinking of Adding a Shed? .............7
Dog Licenses ....................................7
“Pedaling on the Parkway” ..............7
North Wales Area Library..................8
NP Fire Co. Hoagie Sale Dates..........8
Nor-Gwyn Pool ................................9
Stay Connected................................9
Recycling Matters...........................10
Parks and Recreation
Upcoming Events......................10
Interesting Note .............................11
Help Us, Help You! .........................11
2016 Spring Fundraiser ..................11
27th Annual 5K Race......................11
Community Bulletin Board .............12
Borough Directory..........................13
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
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Meet Our New Borough Manager
Dear Residents:
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n November 24, 2015, after a search that
began in July, Borough Council hired Christine
Hart to be Borough Manager; effective December 1.
As required by the Pennsylvania Borough Code;
Christine resigned from her position on Borough
Council prior to being offered the position. She had
recently been re-elected to a third term.
Christine and her husband Shawn both grew up
in North Wales. After living in Lansdale, where they
raised their children, they returned to the Borough in 2005.
Aside from her years on Borough Council, Christine is well known throughout the
Borough for her community involvement. She has served on the Historic
Commission, volunteered at the North Penn Volunteer Fire Company, and has served
on various Community event committees. Her understanding of our history will
enable her to work with our residents and business community to preserve our past;
while addressing the growing needs of the Borough as we move into the future.
In making the decision to hire Christine, Council took into consideration her years
of government employment as a manager, tax associate, and accounting specialist.
The skills that she honed in these positions, together with her passion for this
Borough, allowed Council to have the confidence that Christine was the best person
for this position.
“I am honored to have been offered this position by Borough Council. I look
forward to listening to and engaging with individuals, groups and business leaders
interested in the future of North Wales.”
Council President Michael McDonald stated, “Borough Council is very fortunate in
recruiting such a capable manager as Christine. The skills, perspective and
experience that Christine brings will allow North Wales to advance to the next level
in serving our residents. We look forward to starting this new chapter with the
beginning of Christine’s tenure as North Wales Borough Manager.”
Mayor Gregory J. D’Angelo said, “Christine will bring over twenty-five years of
municipal and financial experience to this position. That, coupled with a love for
North Wales Borough, should make all of us excited about the Borough’s future and
be very thankful.”
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