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July 1, 2024

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July 1, 2024

Ambler Borough agrees to lease renewal with Head Start program
A new lease for the coming 2024-25 school year was drafted, as the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit wishes to keep …
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July 1, 2024

Bus-arm cameras approved for use in Ambler, Wissahickon School District
Wissahickon School District and Ambler Police entered into an agreement with Bus Patrol America LLC to increase the safety measures …
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June 28, 2024

Ambler Borough upgrading safety features at Wastewater Treatment Plant
As part of an ongoing project to improve the Ambler Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), two new additions were discussed at …
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June 28, 2024

Open Gym nights to be hosted at Ambler Borough Hall on Mondays through summer
Councilwoman Jennifer Henderson announced at the recent Ambler Borough Council Meeting that open gym nights would be held on Monday …
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June 27, 2024

New Pickering Field Sidewalk Project in Ambler to be underway soon
The timeframe for the project to be concluded was between three and six weeks.
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June 27, 2024

Vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities remain for Lower Gwynedd’s annual ‘Fall Fest’
Slated for Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 5 p.m., the bustling event is likely to attract many surrounding residents.
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June 26, 2024

Nominations open for Lower Gwynedd’s ‘Going Green Award’ for 2024
Any Lower Gwynedd residents, businesses, community groups, or educational entities in the township are welcome to apply.
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June 25, 2024

Summer Concert Series to return to Lower Gwynedd
“This year we have changed locations to Pen Ambler Park,” said Sandi L. Feight-Hicks, Recreation Director for the Lower Gwynedd …
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June 24, 2024

Upper Dublin Commissioners table vote on the Open Space EIT Ballot Referendum
The topic will now appear on the July agenda to decide of the EIT ballot referendum should be added.
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June 24, 2024

Wissahickon Valley Historical Society withdraws request to place Freight House in borough lot
The Wissahickon Valley Historical Society is seeking to save the historical structure, which may be demolished as SEPTA makes plans …
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June 21, 2024

Ambler Council seat opens in Ward 3 as Welch moves out of borough
Ambler Borough Councilwoman Haley Welch will soon be moving out of the borough, forcing her to vacate her seat.
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June 20, 2024

Community Active Response Team now active in Upper Dublin
Thus far, since the creation of the CART team, there have been two needs, including a fire that occurred on …
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June 18, 2024

UDSD seeks new Diector of Communications
The Personnel Committee recommended this action May 20.
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June 18, 2024

Upper Dublin Commissioners vote ‘no’ on putting 530 Virginia to bid
The discussion on the parcel lasted almost five hours.
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June 17, 2024

Proposed final budget carries 2.07% tax increase for Upper Dublin School District
The board will vote on the proposed budget during their June 24 meeting.
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June 14, 2024

Upper Dublin School District honors long-term employees, retirees
The Upper Dublin School District Board of Directors took time out during a recent meeting to recognize those serving the …
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June 13, 2024

Wissahickon School Board unanimously passes budget with 4.87% tax increase
During the public board meeting on June 3, Wissahickon School District’s Board of Directors voted on the 2024-25 school year’s …
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June 13, 2024

Lower Gwynedd officials thank Daisy Troop for Little Free Library in Oxford Park
The Daisy Troop from Gwynedd Mercy Academy (GMA) Elementary School was praised for its work at Oxford Park, where they …
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June 3, 2024

Wissahickon recommends approval of 4.87% tax hike with 2024-25 school year budget
During the May 28 work session meeting of the Wissahickon School District Board of Directors, the 2024-25 school year budget …
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May 31, 2024

Wissahickon School Board congratulates district retirees
A special segment of the session focused on these educators who have or will retire between July 2023 and July …
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May 29, 2024

Ambler Borough contracts Bowman for Butler Avenue traffic-calming study
During the May 21 meeting of Ambler Borough Council, a two-part contract was approved to begin a look at traffic …
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May 28, 2024

Hell’s Kitchen alum from Ambler in running for ‘Carla Hall Presents: Favorite Chef’
Matthew L. Bloch, 51, of Ambler Borough, is hoping to be your “favorite chef.” With
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May 28, 2024

Business owner expresses frustration with impacts of ongoing construction on Dekalb Pike
From customers bottoming-out their cars, to blocked driveways and temporary signage, the difficulties continue to impact small business owners in …
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May 23, 2024

Upper Dublin debates adding tax increase referendum to aid with open space initiatives
Township supervisors voted 5-2 to authorize the solicitor to draft an ordinance for placement of a EIT increase referendum on …
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May 22, 2024

Upper Dublin Township aims to swap funds, improve more intersections along Norristown Road
The improvement of intersections along Norristown Road was a topic of much discussion during last week’s Upper Dublin Township Board …
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May 21, 2024

Wissahickon to keep third-grade strings program following parent petition
Wissahickon School Board President Amy Ginsburg has confirmed the program will remain for the upcoming school year.
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May 16, 2024

Discussion continues on plans for historic Ambler Freight House as demo date approaches
The current discussion centers on moving the building to a different space, but issues of funding, relocation and liability have …
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May 15, 2024

Citing state law, Ambler Borough denies From the Boot’s outdoor dining request for York Street
From the Boot had hoped to allow for outdoor dining beginning in May.
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