Plymouth Township News

Fall 2018 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TidingsTidingsPA

Plymouth2040 Comprehensive Plan Open House You’re invited! Please join us this fall for an open house to learn about the vision, goals, and recommendations of the draft Plymouth2040 Comprehensive Plan. You will be able to provide feedback on the draft plan and vote on your priorities for recommended improvements. Your opinion is important in understanding what you want to see happen in your community!

Greater Plymouth Community Center Tuesday, December 11th | 5:00 – 8:00 pm 2910 Jolly Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Stop by whenever you’re available and stay as long as you’d like! Light refreshments will be provided. Questions or comments about Plymouth2040? Contact Marley Bice, AICP at [email protected] or 610-278-3740 Find us on Facebook! Search for Plymouth2040 and tag us #Plymouth2040 Save the Date

Holiday Tree Lighting Veterans’ Ceremony Ceremony Wednesday, November 14 Wednesday, November 28 2:00 pm 6:00 pm Service and Devotion Service and Devotion Monument Monument See Page 4 for details

Inside this Issue: Plymouth Township News...... 2-3 Finance & Administration...... 7 Fire Marshall’s Office...... 4 Police News...... 8 Harmonville Fire Company...... 5 Public Works...... 9-16 Plymouth Ambulance...... 5 Zoning and Planning Office...... 17 Plymouth Fire Company...... 6 Parks & Recreation...... 18-23 Code RED Emergency Notification...... 6 Plymouth Township Directory...... 25 Bookmobile...... 6

Visit us on the web at www.plymouthtownship.org Where you and life meet, is where you’ll find us.

Einstein Physicians Plymouth Meeting Family Medicine

4070 Butler Pike, Suite 200 Sissy V. John, MD Dolores R. Tornambe, DO Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Jennifer M. McCarthy, MD Tianming Zhou, DO 610-825-5471 Hermine Stein, DO

PLYMOUTH MEETING FAMILY MEDICINE Plymouth Township News Calling 9-1-1 from A Cell Phone The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety asks that anyone who calls 9-1-1 from a cellular phone in communities near the County border immediately state that “I’m calling from Montgomery County” when the call- taker answers the phone. If the nearest cell tower to where the call is placed is across the border in a neighboring county, the call will be routed to the 9-1-1 centers in Philadelphia, Bucks, Berks, Chester or Delaware counties, depending on where the tower is located. The neighboring 9-1-1 centers will transfer the call to Montgomery County, but the time it takes to figure out the actual location, transfer the call and then supply the information about the incident again, could make a difference in saving someone’s life. Stating “I’m calling from Montgomery County” at the outset will greatly reduce any delay in getting people the help they need. Cell phone calls to 9-1-1 do not give your address or location, so be sure to give that information as well. Using a landline to call 9-1-1 will result in the call automatically being routed to the proper call center.

Special Needs Registry The Montgomery County Public Safety Department, in partnership with Bucks and Chester counties, wants people to sign up for the Special Needs Registry if it would be difficult for them to arrange for their own safety in an emergency. This program is free, voluntary and strictly confidential. It is designed to help those who would have difficulty evacuating during a crisis because of physical or cognitive limitations, language barriers or due to a lack of transportation. Individuals (or their caregivers) are encouraged to register electronically, if possible, by going online to www.specialneedspa.org. Paper registration forms are also available by writing or calling: • Montgomery County, Department of Public Safety, 50 Eagleville Road, Eagleville, PA 19403 • 610-631-6500

Dog Ordinances Pollution Reduction Plan Please remember to pick up after your dog. For years now, we have been talking about the DEP Storm Dog owners are reminded of the following sections of the Water Regulations in our newsletters and on the Township Township’s General Laws: website, explaining how Plymouth is required to implement the six Best Management Practice (BMP) control measures. The Section 4-42. Defecation by dogs – Deemed a nuisance. DEP has recently added another requirement to our minimum Defecation by a dog in the gutter, street, public sidewalk, or other mandates which is the Pollution Reduction Plan. Under this plan, area within the right-of-way line of any public street, or upon the the Township is required to come up with ways to reduce the floor or stairway of any building or place frequented by the public sediment load and nutrient pollution by 10 percent over the next or used in common by tenants, or upon the outside walkways, 10 years in each of our four watersheds: the Plymouth Creek, the driveways, alleys, curbs, or stairways of any building abutting on Diamond Run, the Sawmill Run and the Schuylkill River. The a public street or park, or upon the grounds of any park or public Pollution Reduction Plan includes the following: area, or upon any private property other than the property of the owner of such animal, shall be deemed to be the commission of Plymouth Creek a nuisance. • Colwell and Scarlet Basin retrofit • Harriet Wetherill – streambank Section 4-43. Responsibility of owner to remove. The owner of a dog or the person having custody or control of such dog at Diamond Run the time the animal commits a nuisance by defecating in any area • JFK Park – construction rain garden; streambank other than on the private property of the owner of that animal shall be required to immediately remove the excrement from the Sawmill Run surface of the ground and to dispose thereof either in a toilet or by • Justin Drive – basin retrofit placing the same in a non-leaking container and depositing that • Health Advocate Buildings – basin retrofit container in a trash or litter receptacle. • Township Building – rain garden/streambank Section 4-44. Penalty for failure of owner to • Bell Road Park – streambank remove. The failure of the owner of a dog or of Schuylkill River the person having custody or control of that • Covered under others animal to abate the nuisance described herein as required hereby shall be a summary offense, You can view the full MS-4 Plan for improving water punishable as prescribed in section 1-9 (a fine quality in our streams on the Plymouth Township not to exceed $1,000 per day) of the Plymouth Website. Township Code.

2 Plymouth Township News What’s Important to You in Parks and Recreation? Safe places to walk and bicycle, taking care of our wonderful parks, updating the Greater Plymouth Community Center, more programs and special events for families and active adults, especially in nature and fitness, and conservation of open space and natural resources of our community. These are the important areas in parks and recreation that you would like Plymouth Township to focus on over the next ten years to make our community even better. Overall, we have been hearing from you about how important parks, recreation, trails, and open space are to our quality of life. The Greater Plymouth Community Center is the hub of our community, where people come for fun, health, fitness and connecting with friends, both new and old. We have also identified other exciting parks and recreation opportunities to consider such as riverfront access and adding new types of facilities in the parks to serve people of all ages and abilities. In coordination with the Township’s Comprehensive Plan, we are looking at current riverfront industrial uses and how we might improve river access for recreation and trail connections for our community to safely walk and cycle to other regional trail connections in the future. Challenges that you have identified include: traffic in the Township; insufficient parking in the parks; the lack of connectivity, preventing our residents from safely walking and bicycling to community destinations; updating our community center, that looks great, but is aging from extremely high use; and continuing to ensure our community is a welcoming and diverse place to live, work, and play. We are hearing you loud and clear! We’re working to make sure that we address the things you care about most in the Plymouth Township Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update now underway, as well as updating our programs and services to meet evolving needs and interests of the age in which we live. A draft of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update will be available for public review in the fall. Please watch our website to see when it is available so that you can review and comment on it. There will be a public meeting about the plan – so watch our website for the meeting date. What you have to say matters – our plans are always rooted in public opinion. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS) is partially funded by a grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and is being prepared simultaneously with the overall Township Comprehensive Plan 2040 that will create a long-range vision for the Township. Grant Corner Harriet Wetherill Park Nature Center Repairs to the exterior of the barn at Harriet Wetherill Park (HWP) are wrapping up. Once completed, the barn will be completely weatherproof. A Pottery Camp and Nut Bunch Program were recently held at the site and we look forward to holding many more programs in the classroom. We are excited to continue our phasing on this project each year as the grant awards permit. Our next goal is to renovate the back entrance to create easier access from the trails, playground and pavilion.

New Grant Submittals Two new grant requests were submitted to the PADCED-CFA Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program (GTRP) to continue work on the HWP Nature Center and for the Plymouth Creek Stream Restoration at HWP. Decisions on these grants are pending. A grant request is also pending with Lowe’s Community Partners for HWP Nature Center improvements.

3 Veterans Ceremony Wednesday, November 14 | 2:00 PM Area Veterans are invited to join us at the Plymouth Township Service and Devotion Monument (ceremony held indoors if it rains). Please RSVP to Lori Fisher at 610-313-4061 or [email protected]. Your name will be included in the event program. Light refreshments will be served. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Wednesday, November 28 | 6:00 PM Plymouth Township invites you to the second annual tree lighting ceremony. It will kick off at 6:00 p.m. at the Service and Devotion Monument located at the corner of Walton Road and Germantown Pike. The evening will feature a mini concert and complimentary hot chocolate and cookies. Santa and Ms. Claus will make an appearance so bring your smile and cameras.

Fire Marshall’s Office

As winter approaches, it is a great time to de-clutter your house and avoid falls! We have frequently suggested for fire safety reasons that you should have two ways out of your home. Have you ever considered trying to escape your home in a smoke-filled haze, only to realize that your home is filled with tripping hazards? Every year, hundreds of homeowners spend hours in the hospital, due to falls. What can YOU do to prevent falls? Prepare a home checklist to see if your home is safe. Below are some items of which you should be aware: • Throw rugs are a major tripping hazard, especially to the elderly. Either remove the rugs or make sure they are secure with double-sided tape. • Be careful when climbing step stools or ladders. To reach items inside, move the most used items to the shelves within easy reach. If you are using outside ladders, be sure the ladder is secure and make sure someone is holding the ladder for added safety. • Do you have a clear path in your home? Or, is it scattered with toys, papers, and other items? Clutter increases the risk that you will suffer a fall. It is also dangerous to firefighters and EMTs if they need to enter to fight a fire or help an ill or injured patient in already difficult circumstances. • Walking up or down stairs can lead to falls if your handrails are not secure. If they wobble or become loose, have them fixed! • Are your home corridors well lit? Those late night bathroom runs could be dangerous! Be sure your path is well lit; consider night lights wherever you are unable to see clearly. Falls ARE preventable! Just a few minutes to check your home could save you from falling!

4 Harmonville Fire Company Greetings from the officers and members of the Harmonville Fire Company No. 1. We hope that you had a safe and enjoyable summer! The Harmonville Fire Company proudly protects and serves the residents and businesses of Plymouth Township, surrounding communities and parts of the Pennsylvania Turnpike 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has been since 1924. We operate out of two stations located in Plymouth Township, our main station at www.hfc44.com 2100 Butler Pike and our substation at 904 Germantown Pike. With these two locations, our members are ready to respond at a moment’s notice. www.facebook.com/ harmonvillefirecompany The first half of 2018 has been steady for us. We have responded to over 250 calls for service, ranging from small brush fires, fire/carbon monoxide alarms, dwelling/building fires, and other harmonvillefirecompany incidents. Members have attended 37 training sessions thus far and have attended 70 special

Social icon services ranging from meetings, fundraisers and various fire prevention activities, including Rounded square Only use blue and/or white.

For more details check out our Brand Guidelines. visiting the summer camps to discuss fire prevention. We would like to thank everyone who @harmonyvillefire helped us make our annual Easter Flower Sale a success this year! We are always looking for new members. If firefighting is not for you, we are also looking for members for our Fire Police unit who provide traffic/scene control at incidents. Anyone interested in joining our Firehouse Family is encouraged to stop by either one of our stations during the day Monday through Friday, or stop by our main station on Monday nights (our training night) between 7pm & 10pm. Lastly, it is almost time for our annual Christmas Tree Sale. Along with selling trees, you can also purchase freshly made wreaths and sprays. Stay tuned to one of our social media pages listed below for a start date and more information! To keep up with Harmonville Fire Company, visit our website, Facebook, Instagram or twitter pages.

Top Right: Members and their families at the 4th of July parade

Bottom Right: Members attending a Fire Prevention at a local church

Far Right: FF Aaron Voegtli graduated from the FF1 class - pictured with Battalion Chiefs Andy Moletzsky & Mike Sturm

Plymouth Ambulance Plymouth Ambulance Rehab Trailer Summer Heat Emergencies Plymouth Community Ambulance Association (PCAA) is Every summer, Plymouth Ambulance dedicated to public safety. In addition to the emergency medical responds to numerous heat related services we provide to the community, PCAA is committed to emergencies. Remember, hydration is very taking care of law enforcement, firefighters and citizens while important. It is very easy to become ill from the operating at emergency scenes. We have added a rehab trailer heat and humidity. If you have any medical conditions, to our fleet that responds to emergency scenes when requested. please make sure you are able to stay cool in an air-conditioned The trailer is currently equipped for the hot summer months and environment. Always check on the elderly and disadvantaged houses misting fans, cooling vests, cooling chairs, water, and a folks who may need help as heat exhaustion and heat stroke can cooling tent with air conditioning units. During the cold winter become fatal quickly. Plymouth Ambulance is always prepared for months, the trailer houses a heated tent with multiple propane these emergencies and is available 24/7 to respond with the best heaters. PCAA has utilized this rehab trailer on multiple incidents EMS care around. throughout Montgomery County over the past few months.

5 Plymouth Fire Company Firefighting: The Plymouth protecting Plymouth Township in the fall. Fire Company has been serving This truck will be replacing a 1999 Pierce Plymouth Township and truck with a 1974 telesquirt. neighboring communities since Switzerland Firefighter Family: In 1906. Over the past year, the early May, the Company responded to Company has been very busy an Elevator Rescue at one of our hotels covering over 500 calls, including in the Township. During this incident, a building fires, fire alarms, vehicle family from Switzerland came over and accidents, and water rescues. introduced themselves to us. As we talked Training: The members of Plymouth Fire Company train to them, the wife mentioned that she was hard each Tuesday starting at 7:00 PM. Trainings include vehicle a firefighter with the rank of lieutenant rescue, water rescue, and even live burns at the Montgomery in her country. The Chief and President County Public Safety Training Campus. invited the family to our station and gave Community Involvement: In addition to the firefighting a tour and overview of our apparatus. We business, Plymouth Fire Company continues to involve itself in exchanged company patches and took a ride other areas. Participating in events such as Plymouth Township on one of our trucks. When they returned Day, the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, the Fourth of July Parade, and home, she was more than happy to send us our annual Santa Run allows us to stay involved in the community these pictures. and participate in many traditions. In addition, we also perform Ladies Auxiliary: The Auxiliary held their second successful Fire Prevention Activities and Career Days throughout the Trivia Night, with participants earning great prizes, donated by our Colonial School District Area. We will also have our Annual Santa generous, local sponsors. We enjoyed seeing familiar faces while Breakfast, which will be held on Sunday, December 9. Updated getting to know new neighbors and enjoy delicious food! We also events can be found on plymouthfireco.com or on the Plymouth held our first “Paint Night,” creating our versions of Philadelphia’s Fire Company Facebook page. City Hall at sunset. A perfect addition just after our Eagles won the Membership: In early March, the Company took a one-day Super Bowl! Keep an eye out for our future events, via our sign, member retention bus trip to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum website, or the “Events” section of the PFC Facebook Page. in New York City. Our Members found the trip to be a moving Hall Rentals: The hall is available for all functions, including experience and a beautiful tribute to all who were lost that day. parties, business meetings, Member Mike Petriga’s son, and luncheons. For more Matthew and Rob Maxwell’s information on renting the hall, niece, Julia Maxwell recently visit plymouthfireco.com or participated in the Annual contact our hall rental chairman, Conshohocken Soap Box Derby Frank Burton, at 484-614-7578. held on July 4. They both had an Volunteer! Our members are volunteers and enjoy providing enjoyable day at the event. a service to the residents and visitors of Plymouth Township. New Apparatus: The We are always looking to add more people to our ranks. The Plymouth Fire Company would company has many positions available in our firefighting, fire like to introduce the new Squirt police, and administrative ranks. If you would like to serve your 43. Pierce will be delivering it to community by becoming a member of Plymouth Fire Company, us sometime late this summer there are members present Monday through Friday from 7AM to and we expect to have the fully 3PM, and on every Tuesday night from 7PM to 10PM. If you are equipped truck on the road unable to make it during those hours, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

Emergency Notification System Bookmobile Code Red is the name of the Township’s This is a free traveling library and all Montgomery County emergency notification system. Residents residents are eligible for a library card. The Bookmobile can go to the Township website at offers extended hours every Tuesday at the GPCC from www.plymouthtownship.org and click 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM and the Code Red logo on the homepage. You will be linked to the 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Code Red’s site where you can enter additional phone numbers Place One Apartments. The and email addresses to receive emergency and community materials available include service announcements from the Township, such as evacuation Books, CDs, DVDs, videos notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, mosquito & magazines for all ages. spraying notices and missing child reports, to name a few.

6 Finance and Administration PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP — GENERAL FUND — STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Actual 2017 Actual 2016 Revenue & Transfers In: Taxes $20,130,906 $19,665,443 Licenses and Permits 1,400,619 1,478,596 Fines and Forfeitures 201,444 172,839 Interest 113,482 49,011 Grants 987,295 974,517 Departmental Earnings 841,024 942,568 Transfers In & Miscellaneous 542,576 353,646 Total Revenue & Transfers In $24,217,345 $23,636,620 Expenditures & Transfers Out: General Government $2,826,620 $2,650,167 Public Safety 9,519,006 9,198,037 Public Works 2,078,571 2,091,842 Culture and Recreation 1,194,287 1,124,313 Employer Payroll Taxes 889,016 848,735 Employee & Retiree Benefits 6,740,890 6,618,209 Transfers to Other Funds 700,000 700,000 Total Expenditures & Transfers Out $23,948,390 $23,231,303 Difference: Revenue & Transfers In $268,955 $405,317 Less Expenditures and Transfers Out Beginning Fund Balance - Jan. 1 8,718,920 8,313,603 Ending Fund Balance - Dec. 31 $8,987,875 $8,718,920

7 Police News Police Week Proclamation During the May Council Meeting, Officer Kyle Wilhelm was presented with a proclamation recognizing National Police Week. Police Week is an observance in the United States that pays tribute to the local, state, and federal peace officers who have died, or who have been disabled, in the line of duty. Sergeant Wilhelm and Plymouth Council Once again, this year, members of our Department participated in a 3-day bike ride with Law Enforcement United to raise money in support of several nationwide charities honoring fallen officers and their families. The ride takes place during National Police Week. Riders begin their journey in Reading, PA and end in Washington, D.C.

Members of the Plymouth Township Police Department and the family of Officer Brad Fox during the Law Enforcement United Bike Ride. Officer of the Year Recognition Award Retirement At the June 2018 Council Meeting, Congratulations to Officer Todd Jordan. After 29 years of faithfully serving the Officer Joseph Epright was presented with During the April Council Meeting, Officer residents of Plymouth Township, Sergeant his Officer of the Year Award. The award is Jordan was recognized by the Township Michael Haig has retired. Sergeant Haig presented each year to an officer who has for completing 20 years of service. We was recognized at the June 2018 Council excelled in the performance of their duties. thank you for the excellent service you meeting. Michael served in many roles This is the second time Officer Epright has have provided. during his career, and excelled at every received this award. task presented to him. While we will miss the hard working and steadying influence of Sergeant Haig, we hope he enjoys many years of retirement.

Officer of the Year Joseph Epright and Chief Lawrence Deputy Chief Myrsiades and Officer Todd Jordan. Chief Joseph Lawrence and Sergeant Michael Haig.

2018 C.O.P. Camp Program In June, the Plymouth Township Police Department hosted their popular C.O.P. Camp Program. Each year a group of local children, aged 9 to 11 years old, spends one week learning about the work of a law enforcement officer, while participating in hands-on activities. 2018 C.O.P. Camp Graduates This year’s program featured the cadets conducting an investigation Campers learning about forensics with throughout the week, culminating in the identification and arrest of the Detective Costello (left) and SWAT suspect who stole Grandma’s Famous Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe. with Officer Ponzek (above). Congratulations to our cadets for solving this crime!

8 Public Works Is Your Trash Can Too Big? Christmas Tree Recycling More and more residents are using 60-90 gallon carts as their Plymouth Township will start recycling Christmas Trees on trash container. These carts are too large for our men to handle Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Residents are asked to put their and are designed to be lifted mechanically. Trash cans should be used Christmas trees out for collection as yard waste on any no larger than 30 gallons and weigh no more than 50 pounds when Wednesday. The Public Works Department will collect the trees loaded. An EMPTY 90 gallon cart weighs 40 pounds! As a guide, and chip them. For the safety of Township employees, residents the round, blue recycle cans are approximately 30-gallon size. A must remove all ornaments, lights and stands. The wood chips trashcan of this size is preferable. Trash will be left curbside and are turned into mulch, which is free for the taking at the Public tagged if it is deemed to be too heavy. Works driveway, 700 Belvoir Road.

Snow Plowing When it snows, our goal is to have all Township and State roads cleared within 15-20 hours after the snow has stopped falling. In order for this to occur, however, it takes your cooperation. The public works crew plows 48 miles of Township roads and 17 miles of State roads. This translates into over 150 lane miles to clear. As you can see, this is not an easy task. If you have off-street parking such as a driveway, please use it. Please stack cars closely in your driveway and refrain from parking on the street. This will help our crew to better clear and negotiate your street. Please do not throw snow back into the street while shoveling or cleaning off cars. This slows and impedes our operations and the plows will have to clear it again. This also violates Ordinance #1540. This Ordinance prohibits throwing, shoveling, or plowing snow onto highways, streets or roads in Plymouth Township. Ideally, don’t shovel the end of your driveway until the plows have finished with your street. Remember, all plows are angled to discharge snow to the curb on the right. It is impossible to plow the streets without the plow being angled. The plowing priority will be as follows: Primary roads will be cleared first, followed by secondary streets and finally residential streets and cul-de-sacs. Residential street plowing will not begin until the snow stops falling. The reason for this is because our main focus and priority is keeping the main roads passable and clear while the snow is falling. We cannot plow the residential neighborhoods while the snow is falling because the main roads would become dangerous and potentially impassable. Remember, the public works crew will put in long hard hours clearing the streets...so please be patient and courteous.

It’s Time to Get Ready for Winter Residents are asked to remember the following to get through the winter season safely: • Use off-street parking when snow is predicted. When you park your car in the driveway, there is less snow to shovel. • On-street parking, where no off-street parking is available, is only permitted on one side of the street. In an odd year parking is only permitted on the odd numbered side of the street; in even years, the even side of the street. • Do not park near storm drains, so crews can clear snow and ice to avoid flooding from the melting runoff. • When shoveling your driveway, pile snow to the right. This will prevent the plow from covering your driveway opening again. • Property owners are required to clear their sidewalks at least 30 inches wide within 36 hours after the snow stops. • Residents are reminded that it is unlawful to park or abandon a car on any street, any time within twelve hours after a snowfall of three inches or more, where off-street parking exists. Vehicles parked otherwise are subject to removal at the owner’s expense. • Any motor vehicle parked, stalled, incapable of moving under its own power, or left unattended upon any public street or highway in the Township at any time within twelve hours after a snowfall of three inches or more has occurred, may be removed or towed to another location by the Police Department. • Do not shovel or plow snow into the street. The plows will just move it back onto your driveway or sidewalk. • Think Safety! Never approach moving snow removal equipment. Just because you can see the driver does not mean he can see you. We try to keep our crews fresh and rested, but extended weather emergencies can mean long hours for Township employees. Please keep children and pets off the street during snow removal operations. • If there is a fire hydrant by your home, consider adopting it! You know where it is; if it is obscured by snow, fire companies responding to emergencies may not find it. Clearing the snow from the hydrant helps protect you and your neighbors.

9 2018-2019 Solid Waste Holiday Collection Recycling Schedule Recyclables are collected once a • If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the holiday is week on your designated recycling observed on Monday. day. • When a holiday falls on your recycle day during the week, • Place items in the blue recycling recycling will be picked up on Wednesday of that week. Your container no later than 6:00 a.m.; trash will be picked up on your next scheduled trash day. additional containers may be used, but must be marked for recycling. Recycle stickers are available at the Collection of trash will be made on the next scheduled Township Building at no charge. collection day when the collection day falls on the following Township holidays: • PLEASE DO NOT PUT RECYCLING IN PLASTIC BAGS. Place all recycling LOOSE in recycle can. General Election Day Tuesday, November 6, 2018 • Large cardboard items may be placed next to the containers. Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 22, 2018 • Damaged containers can be exchanged at no cost; lost Day after Thanksgiving Friday, November 23, 2018 containers will be replaced at $25.00 per container. Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25, 2018 • Blue recycle containers are for single stream recycling ONLY. New Year’s Day Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Yard waste or trash will not be accepted in this container. Good Friday Friday, April 19, 2019 • The following items are recyclable: Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2019 • Glass • Aluminum and Bimetal Cans Trash Collection • Paper and cardboard Place trash at curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of • Plastic (#1 thru #7) No plastic bags collection, but no earlier than 7:00 p.m. on the prior evening. • Store in water-tight containers with handles and loose New Television and Monitor Collection Fee fitting lids. Do not place trash in paper bags, plastic bags or Electronics and Universal Waste Drop-Off cardboard boxes. • If the trash men spill trash, they will pick it up; if an improper Electronics are required by Law to be recycled under the container breaks or an animal tears up the trash, it is the Covered Device Recycling Act of 2010. They will not be accepted property owner’s responsibility to clean up. in regular trash. • The trash men will not collect more than four containers. The Township has an electronics (covered devices) and Trash containers should be no larger than 30 gallons nor universal waste drop-off located at the Public Works Shed at no weigh more than 50 pounds. cost to Township residents. (Excluding televisions and monitors) • Unacceptable items include refuse from the construction of Televisions and monitors can be dropped off at the Publics buildings such as sand, earth, lumber, brick, stone, mortar, Works Shed for a fee of $20 or we will pick televisions up curbside plaster, roofing materials, plumbing fixtures, etc., auto parts, on the third Wednesday of the month for a fee of $30. Residents hazardous wastes, household appliances, and yard waste. desiring to have a television removed must call the Public Works • Large items such as furniture will be picked up on your Department by the second Friday of the month at 610-277-4103 second regular trash day of the week. to get the $30 disposal sticker and to be placed on the list. Items without stickers will not be collected. A disposal sticker is required • Household appliances and scrap metal are collected separately for the televisions-only curbside collection. Once stickers are from regular trash. purchased, there are no refunds. All other covered devices must be brought to the Public Works Shed, Monday through Friday, New White Goods Collection Fee between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. or taken to a Montgomery County Household Appliance & Scrap Metal Collection Fee: $10 sponsored Electronics The Township has a separate collection for stoves, freezers, Waste Collection site refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, metal cabinets and all on a Saturday. metal furniture, because these items are not accepted at the trash- Call the Public to-steam plant. Works Office 610- These items are picked up once a month on the third Wednesday 277-4103 for drop-off of the month. Residents desiring to have an appliance removed procedures, location must call the Public Works Department by the second Friday of information, or to the month at 610-277-4103 to get the $10 disposal sticker and to get on the television be placed on the list. Items without stickers will not be collected. disposal list. Once stickers are purchased, there are no refunds. Dishwashers can be put out on your second regular trash day. 10 Public Works Free Mulch Leaf Collection (Please refer to the map and tentative For a delivery charge of $30.00, the Public schedule on pages 13-14.) Works Dept. will deliver up to 1 dump truck • Curbside leaf piles may extend along the entire length of the load (approx. 5 yards) to your household. property. There is a 1 yard minimum. • DO NOT mix limbs, brush and other debris with leaf piles. Annually the Township collects over 1,000 Mixed piles will not be collected. tons of yard waste curbside from residents. • Leaves will not be collected with your regular trash collection. The material is stockpiled so it will break Trash with leaves co-mingled will not be collected. down at the public works yard. This material, along with composted leaves, is processed by our • Adverse weather conditions may cause delays in leaf collection tub grinder to make mulch. dates. Deliveries are every Friday throughout the year from March 1 to • Once the leaf collection machine has passed, it will not return November 1. Anyone who would like a mulch delivery must come until the next scheduled collection. to the public works office in person to sign a release of liability • Township employees and/or equipment are not permitted to and pay $30.00 delivery charge. Payment is due by Wednesday for enter private property to remove leaves. Friday delivery. • Property owners are encouraged to start their own compost For more information, contact the Public Works office at 610- piles. 277-4103 • Residents can opt to place bagged leaves at the curb for Yard Waste collection with their yard waste on Wednesdays. • Yard waste is collected every Wednesday throughout the year. Plymouth Township • Yard waste consists of grass clippings, twigs/shrub trimmings Mailbox Replacement Policy and pruning, leaves, and garden waste (pinecones, weeds, Plymouth Township has many operations that require various dead plants). Rocks and logs are not considered yard waste. types of vehicles and equipment to work along the street and curb • Place in biodegradable brown paper bags or in a designated line. Snow plowing in particular requires operations to get as close Yard Waste container (trashcan). Please, no plastic bags. to the curb as possible so that mail can be delivered. The Highway Brown bags can be purchased at Home Depot, Lowe’s and Department takes great care not to damage any property within some grocery stores. the right-of-way; however, mailboxes occasionally are damaged. • Yard waste will not be collected in the blue recycling Most damage occurs by the weight of the snow that rolls off the containers. blade. Many times mailboxes are old and leaning or not installed Note: All recyclables and yard waste are collected in a designated properly. Due to the time and cost associated with trash truck as part of our single stream recycling. So rest assured these repairs and replacements, we have established that although all recycle materials will be collected with a trash a new policy for mailbox repairs and new mailbox truck, they are still being recycled to protect our earth and reduce installation. disposal costs. The Policy The Public Works Department will no longer repair or replace damaged mailboxes or support posts. Instead, when the following two (2) criteria are met, it will provide reimbursement up to Branch and Chip Program Collection a maximum of $100.00 (copies of receipts are • The Township runs two Branch and Chip Collection needed): Programs during the year. 1. It is determined that the Township operator damaged • Fall - September 4 through October 5, 2018 the mailbox while operating a snow plow while • Spring – March 4 through April 12, 2019 plowing snow; and • Residents must call the Public Works Department prior to 2. The mailbox had been properly installed (i.e., meeting NOON on Wednesday to schedule their pick up. US Postal Service installation guidelines) and • Branches will be collected on Thursday and Friday, weather maintained prior to the damage occurring. permitting. If both criteria noted above are met, you may repair or • Residents should comply with the following: replace the mailbox/post at your own cost, the Township • Leave the branches as long as possible, a minimum of will then reimburse you up to the maximum of $100.00 five feet in length. (copies of receipts are needed). The Township will no longer repair or replace damaged mailboxes or supports. • Nothing over five inches in diameter can be chipped. 119 Call Before You Dig The ID colors are as follows: Did you ever wonder what those fluorescent painted markings in the street were? These painted lines are color-coded surface markings for the location of • Red - Electric underground utility lines. • Yellow - Gas and Oil Before you begin any excavation over four inches deep, property owners are • Orange - Communications required by state law to notify utilities by calling the Pennsylvania One Call System at 1-800-242-1776 or simply call 811. The call will notify involved • Blue - Water utilities, so they can mark their lines to avoid accidental damage. There is • Green - Sewers and Drain Lines no cost to residential property owners for this service. • White - Proposed Excavation • Pink - Temporary Survey Markings

Inspection Requirements for Selling your Home Property Sale Sewer Inspection The owner must have the sewer lateral inspected by a licensed Master Plumber, who is registered in the Township prior to the sale of a property. It is recommended that this process start once the property is listed for sale due to the time it will take for completion, but no later than once a property has an agreement of sale. The inspection should be completed before the property is transferred. The Plumber must video the lateral from the house to the inlet of the main to make sure there is no water infiltration or illegal hook-ups (sump pumps or storm water inlets). Then the Plumber will prepare a report stating what is found and provide a copy of the video to the Township. If the lateral is found to be deficient, then a permit application must be submitted and approved, prior to repairs being made. Repairs should be completed prior to transfer of the property. Once the repairs are made, the Plumber must submit a report stating that all deficiencies have been corrected. If the repair cannot be made prior to settlement, then a Home Sale Affidavit signed by the buyer must be submitted to the Township before a Certificate of Adequacy will be issued. Work must be completed no later than 30 days after settlement. This inspection is in addition to the curb & sidewalk inspection. Certificate of Adequacy All properties must have their sewer lateral, curb and sidewalk and house numbers inspected and a “certificate of adequacy” issued prior to resale and deed recordation with the County. CURB AND SIDEWALK INSPECTION: Township staff will perform the inspection. Damaged curbing and sidewalk meeting the replacement guidelines must be repaired in compliance with Township specifications. Properties without a curb and sidewalk will not be required to install them. HOUSE NUMBER: Township staff will perform the inspection. Numbers must be 4” high and visible from street. SEWER LATERAL INSPECTION: The owner must have the sewer lateral inspected by a licensed Master Plumber who is registered in the Township. If a sewer lateral is found to be deficient, then the necessary repairs will need to be made prior to transfer. There is a $10 fee for the Certificate of Adequacy Application. Please allow at least three weeks for the curb, sidewalk, house number and sewer lateral inspection. Do not delay, request the inspection as soon as you list your property. Condominiums are required to have their sewer lateral inspected and the disclosure statement signed prior to resale. Curb and sidewalk inspections are exempt for private communities. Property owners are responsible for the maintenance of the curb and sidewalk along their property. Please be sure to address tripping hazards and obstructions (including snow, ice, branches and other debris) to allow safe pedestrian passage.

12 Public Works

2017 Leaf Collection Schedule Week of Section Week of Section OCT 15 3 NOV 19 1 OCT 22 2 NOV 26 3 OCT 29 1 DEC 3 2 NOV 5 3 DEC 10 1 NOV 12 2

13 14 Plymouth Township gratefully acknowledges the generosity and support of the businesses and individuals who have placed advertisements in our newsletter. The newsletter has been designed and printed at no cost to our taxpayers. We encourage you to patronize these businesses as they play a substantial role in the economic vitality of our community.

610.239.7700 www.BrightviewEastNorriton.com Brightview. Bright Life.

Thomas J. Speers GE • MAYTAG Attorney at Law VIKING THERMADOR RED TAG SPECIALS Wills • Estates WHIRLPOOL AND Business • Real Estate MANY MORE 651 West Germantown Pike Family Owned Since 1944 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 421 W. Ridge Pike • Conshohocken (610) 941-2636 Fax (610) 941-2638 610-825-RAYS (7297) www.raysappliances.com Public Works

Storm Water Regulations Federal storm water regulations require Plymouth Township, Please Keep Our as well as most other municipalities in “urbanized areas” across Pennsylvania, to comply with the Environmental Protection Streams Clean Agency’s storm water management program. One of the many requirements of the program is to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The program in Pennsylvania is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Plymouth received its permit on January 15, 2004. The Township is in the process of implementing the storm water management protocols developed by the DEP. This is our Fish Tank Under the DEP program, Plymouth Township will implement the six required Best Management Practice (BMP) control measures, including Public Education, Public Participation, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Site Run-off Control, Post Construction Storm Water Management and Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Maintenance. An important part of the Township’s compliance plan is to educate the public regarding the environmental impact of storm water run-off. The PA DEP maintains a website with comprehensive This is its lid. information on storm water education (www.dep.state.pa.us). The Plymouth Township website (www.plymouthtownship.org) also has information and links to other websites. Any Questions? We also ask that residents report any suspected pollution incidents One would never dream about dumping garbage into a creek. But if to the Township at 610-277-4103. This includes the dumping of waste runs down a storm drain that’s exactly what happens! wastewater, illicit liquids or solids into streams or storm sewers.

Township Continues To Battle Sewer Inflow and Infiltration The Township is continuing its efforts to prevent unwanted storm water from entering the sanitary sewer system. We continue to inspect and repair manholes and sewer lines throughout the Township in an effort to remove as much storm water Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) from the system as possible. The Township pays to have this water treated, resulting in higher sewer rates for everyone. In addition, increased wet weather flows can overload pump stations and other facilities. This leads to sewer overflows, which can cause environmental and other health hazards, as well as costly property damage. It can also lead to expensive facility upgrades, which result in higher sewer rates. Are you aware that it is illegal to have your sump pump or roof drains connected to the sanitary sewer system? Illegal connections put unnecessary rainwater into the Township’s sanitary sewer system. What can you do to help? Make sure your sump pump and roof drains are not connected to the sanitary sewer system. Down spouts and sump pumps should be connected to the storm sewer system, or directly discharge to a lawn area where they can flow to the street. Keeping rainwater out of the sanitary sewer system will help keep rates from rising unnecessarily. In addition, residents should check their sewer vents to make sure the vent cap is properly in place. The area around the vent should also be checked to ensure that it is graded to prevent runoff from entering the sanitary sewer system. If you need help with suggestions on where to re-route your sump pump discharge or repair your sewer vent, please call the Plymouth Township Public Works Department at 610-277-4103.

16 Zoning and Planning Office Anyone interested in constructing an “in-law suite” to their single- family dwelling, must apply for a Zoning Use & Occupancy Permit with the Township as well as meet the following requirements: 1. Immediate family members are limited to parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, stepparents and stepchildren. 2. The principal dwelling unit shall be owner-occupied. 3. The additional living quarters shall be totally enclosed within the principal building. 4. An internal connection shall always be maintained as a means of access between the principal dwelling unit and the additional living quarters, such as a stairway or door. The additional living quarters shall not be located in a separate freestanding building joined to the dwelling by a corridor or breezeway. 5. The owner must agree to annually renew the permit by proving that the additional living quarters is still occupied by immediate family members of the owner and to make the property available for Township inspection if requested by the Zoning Officer. 6. If an on-lot septic system will be utilized, it shall be found adequate by the County Health Department for the expanded use. 7. Any exterior changes to the principal building to incorporate an attached additional living quarters shall not decrease its appearance as a single-family detached dwelling as viewed from a street or another property. 8. Detached additional living quarters and additional dwelling units are specifically prohibited. 9. The owner shall not lease or rent the additional living quarters as an apartment or separate dwelling unit. 10. The owner is required to remove the cooking facilities in the additional living quarters within six months after the living quarters is no longer occupied by a member(s) of the owner’s immediate family. 11. The owner shall prepare and file with the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds, a deed restriction in a form acceptable to the Township Solicitor, containing the conditions set forth in conditions 1 through 10 above, which shall reflect that the property is encumbered with those specific conditions. The deed restriction must run with the land. a. A one-year renewable permit issued by the Township Zoning Officer shall be required to ensure compliance. The fee for this permit shall be established by resolution of Township Council. Application forms can be obtained at the Township building or on the Township website. Any questions, please call 610-233-0554.

Offices in Montgomery, Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties [email protected] 215.633.1890 www.rudolphclarke.com

17 Parks and Recreation Pass Promotion 10% off Annual Passes and Renewals Saturday, October 20th Only! If you have been on the fence about purchasing or renewing a pass at the GPCC, now is the time! Enjoy 10% off from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All passes must be purchased in person. For pass prices visit www.plymouthcommunitycenter.org.

Performances in the Park The Parks and Recreation Department held another successful Performances in the Park Series. We hope you enjoyed the movies and concerts. These special events would not be made possible without the generous sponsorships from businesses in and around the community. A special thanks to our sponsors. George Korkus, Jr. and George Korkus, III, RE/MAX Brandywine Realty Trust If you are interested in becoming a sponsor next year for these special events, please contact Susan Vacchiano, [email protected] or 610-6313-8683. Programs All programs are at the GPCC unless otherwise noted. A complete list can be found in our program guide located online at www. plymouthcommunitycenter.org and mailed to homes in March, August and November. Our friendly front desk staff is happy to assist you with registration and any questions about our facility and programs. 610-277-4312 Registration is required for most programs.

Youth Programs Adult Programs Babysitting Course (Age 11-15) Cards & Coffee The American Red Cross Babysitter Drop in and enjoy coffee while playing Training Course will provide knowledge cards with friends. Coffee and cards and skills necessary to safely and provided. responsibly care for children and infants. Wednesdays, 9/26 to 11/14 Saturday, 10/20 • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 9:00 am to 11:00 am Price: $85 Only $2.00 per player/per day

4 on 4 Youth Basketball League Tai Chi & Qigong (ages 16+) (Ages 5 to 10) Ancient Chinese meditative practice. Senior Socials This co-ed program will focus on fun Beginner/Intermediate and Advanced Don’t miss these exciting events! and learning. Each player will enjoy equal levels available. September playing time and receive a Team T-Shirt. Tuesdays, 9/25 to 11/13 Thursday, 9/20 • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Parents are encouraged to volunteer! Beginner/Intermediate Level - 7:00 pm Dr. Pagano from Barking Dogs Foot and Ages 5-7 Saturdays, 9/29 – 11/17 to 8:00 pm Ankle Care will discuss “If your Feet Hurt, 9:00 am to 10:15 am Advanced Level - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Everything Hurts!” Topics will include Ages 8-10 Saturdays, 9/29 – 11/17 Price: $85 RES / $107 NR diabetes, corns/bunions, nail problems, 9:00 am to 10:15 am Mini Session gout and more. Refreshments provided. Price: $55 RES / $69 NR Tuesdays, 11/27 – 12/18 Beginner/Intermediate Level – 7:00 pm October to 8:00 pm Thursday, 10/18 • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Advanced Level – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Amy Kokoles from Apprise Medicare Price: $43 RES / $54 NR Counselor and Senior Medicare Patrol Counselor will speak about Medicare Fly Tying – Beginner fraud and Medicare basics. Refreshments Mondays, 10/1 to 11/5 • 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm provided. Price: $46 RES / $58 NR December Thursday, 12/20 • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Fly Tying – A Step Beyond Catskill Fly SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit members Patterns come celebrate the holiday season with us Mondays, 10/1 to 11/5 • 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm by bringing in your favorite holiday dish to Price: $46 RES / $58 NR share. Please sign up at front desk.

18 Parks and Recreation

Fitness Programs Registration required. Personal Training 30 and 60 minute sessions available; individual, partner, and Night of Fitness! sport teams. Please contact Mary Ann Bevan for more details at 610-277-4906. 60-minute aquatic personal training sessions are Thursday, 11/8 • 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm also available. Come sample our Small Group Training Classes for only $10.00! Classes include Cycling, Suspension, Body Weight Burn, Land Small Group Training classes are beginning in September! Boot Camp, CoreSculpt and more! Try one or try them all. Classes include Cycling, Suspension, HIIT Yoga, Boot Camp, Prizes, raffles and grab bags for everyone that GPCC Weekend Warrior, Body Weight Burn, Sunrise Power Flow registers by November 8th! Don’t wait to with Weights, Step and Sculpt for Older Adults, War of the Core, register, space is limited. Energy snacks Fit to Run and more! A complete schedule is online or in our and water will be included. program brochure.

Family POUND® (Ages 6-12, with an adult) Beat the Holiday Bulge! Check out our Holiday Schedule the Channel your inner performer and rock your body by combining week of December 23-31! All classes are free to Pass Holders and fast-paced exercise with weighted drumsticks to explore only $7.00 for Non-Pass Holders. movement, embrace your creativity and ROCK OUT. Fridays, 9/14 to 10/5 • 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm The Greater Plymouth Community Center is a participating location for SilverSneakers and Silver& Fit Land Fitness Classes - NEW & IMPROVED We are very excited to introduce our new land fitness class schedule. We now offer a variety of classes to choose from - morning, lunchtime and evening. All classes are free to monthly and annual pass holders. Walk-in passes are also available.

Mark your Calendars for these events too! 10/6 Fairy Garden Workshop – Parent/Child 11/9 Cardboard Boat Regatta 10/21 Pumpkin Decorating 11/16 Daddy/Daughter Dance 11/3 Build our own Robot 12/2 Graham Cracker House Workshop 11/4 Princess Party 12/8 Breakfast with Santa

Carroll Engineering Corporation

Celebrating 45 Years of Engineering Excellence 1973 - 2018 The Joe Burke Team Water Facilities Engineering - Wastewater Engineering - 610-580-1115 Municipal Engineering - Civil Engineering - Email: [email protected] Structural Engineering - Traffic & Transportation Engineering - Environmental Engineering - Planning & Site Design - Surveying - Geographic Information Systems - Construction Management

Colleen Foglia - Joe Burke - Bonnie Heenan cell: 610-563-0965 cell: 215-806-0393 Corporate Office: 630 Freedom Business Center 101 Lindenwood Drive 105 Raider Boulevard 949 Easton Road Third Floor Suite 225 Suite 206 Making Realty dreams a REALITY Warrington, PA 18976 King of Prussia, PA 19406 Malvern, PA 19355 Hillsborough, NJ 08844 in Plymouth Meeting for 30 years. 215.343.5700 610.489.5100 484.875.3075 908.874.7500

721 Skippack Pike | Blue Bell, PA 19422 www.carrollengineering.com

19 20 Parks and Recreation Aquatics Registration Required Pool-O-Ween Holiday Swim & Give Friday, 10/26 • 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Friday, 12/14 • 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm The entire aquatics center is The GPCC has teamed up with transformed into an eerie water the Harmonville Fire Co. for this playground with music and glow huge special event. Donate an sticks for everyone. The night ends unwrapped toy and pay just $1.00 to with a huge candy scramble. Candy join us for a festive swim including will be tossed into the pool for children to gather up and take music and holiday décor. Santa will also make an appearance to home. give out candy canes.

Flick-n-Float Swim Lessons Featuring- The Incredibles 2 Group and Private Swim Lessons are available. Sign up now Friday, 11/16 • 6:00 p.m. with our new convenient class schedule. Some other features Swim, float and splash in the leisure include: pool while watching this classic on • Small class size for beginner level lessons, 4:1 ratio a huge screen. Bring your favorite • Instructors go through in-depth swim lesson training float, but no ‘water wings’ please. • Swim evaluations available prior to every session to help Doors open at 6:00 p.m. place your child • Multiple Lesson Discount • FREE Coupon for family swim or practice • Weekend private swim lesson sign-ups Water Exercise Exercising in water builds cardiovascular stamina, strength, and flexibility, relieves stress, helps burn body fat, and increases circulation. Water exercise is a great workout for those with joint conditions such as arthritis or those currently undergoing physical rehabilitation. Try one of our water exercise classes today!

21 Harriet Wetherill Park Weekend! Campfire Storyteller (Ages: Families) Friday, 10/12 • 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm $10/person • $35/Family of 4 Registration Required.

Mystery Madness (Ages: Families) Scavenger hunt, haunted walk and crafts. Saturday, 10/13 • 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm $10/person • $35/family of 4 Registration Required. Trips Hayride and Pumpkin Pick (Ages: Radio City Music Hall – Christmas Spectacular (Ages 4+) Children 12 and under must be Friday, 12/14 accompanied by an adult) Price includes bus transportation and Orchestra level ticket Purchasing a pumpkin is optional. to the 4:30 pm show. Friday, 10/12 • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Depart GPCC @ 7:30 am Saturday, 10/13 • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Depart NYC immediately following show Sunday, 10/14 • 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm $120/person with tickets Price: $2/per person, (per ride) $40/person without tickets On Your Own In New York City (Ages 4+) Saturday, 12/22 Birthday Parties Depart GPCC @ 7:30 am Hold your next birthday party at the GPCC! Depart NYC @ 6:00 pm Various packages are offered including pool, Price: $40.00 Per Person sports and crafts. New customized packages are now available. Book your party today. Space is limited. MLK Day of Service – Save the Date! This year we will be donating to our troops along with another project to be determined. The troop donations will be sent to the USO. Last year’s event was very successful and we plan on an even more successful event this year. As the date draws closer, we will be looking for donations for both the new project and the troop donation. The troop donation will require non-perishable After School Rendezvous (ASR) items such as toothpaste, granola bars, hand Want a fun, safe place for your kids to come after school? A bus sanitizer, slim jims, shampoo, etc. If you have will pick your children up from school (CSD) and bring them to interest in donating material or are interested the GPCC where they will swim, play sports and more. ASR is in volunteering in general, please contact held from afterschool to 6:00 PM. Half days included. Customize Shawn Mazei at 610-277-6122, or at smazei@ your schedule to meet your needs. plymouthtownship.org. As an added bonus, we will hold a discounted swim after the event for For a full listing of all programs and events, please visit www. participants - $5/per person. plymouthcommunitycenter.org or call 610-277-4312. 22 Parks and Recreation

Park Projects Consider Working in Parks and Recreation! After School Counselors • Must be 16 years of age or older • Must be energetic and friendly • After school to 6:00 pm • Plans and directs group activities • Ensures children’s safety, manages children’s behavior and acts as role model

Lifeguards and Water Fitness Butterfly Garden Care Days & Park Project Helpers Instructors Help us keep our Butterfly Garden beautiful. We will be working on different • Certification required - projects including mulching, weeding, pruning and lots of other stuff. We will also Certification Classes are available work on projects at the bird blind (filling feeders, assembling feeders & houses). this fall. Once certified, you may Individuals and organizations welcome. Please contact Joanna at 610-313-8681 or apply for employment. [email protected]. • Flexible work hours • Daytime shifts available Wild Bird Seed Sale • Open year round Need bird seed for your bird feeder? You are in luck! Plymouth Township Parks Swim Instructors & Recreation now sells bird seed! This fundraiser helps us purchase bird food, bird Seeking individuals who can share feeders and birdhouses for the bird blind at Harriet Wetherill Park. $5 of every their teaching, parenting and/or purchase will go directly to the cause. Please turn in your order form and money leadership backgrounds to instruct at the Greater Plymouth Community Center’s front desk. The birdseed will be or assist instructors in youth swim delivered directly to the GPCC. Need more information? Please contact Joanna at lessons. 610-313-8681 or [email protected]. • Must be proficient in swimming • Training (shadowing) and basic Order Deadline Delivery Date outlines provided Sunday, November 11 Wednesday, November 14 • Must enjoy working with kids Sunday, December 9 Wednesday, December 12 • Early evenings and weekend Sunday, January 6 Wednesday, January 9 lesson times Sunday, February 10 Wednesday, February 13 • Flexible work schedule Sunday, March 10 Wednesday, March 13 • Permanent part-time or seasonal • Call for details. 610-277-4312 Ext. 4315 Type of Seed Size Price Black Oil Sunflower 25 lb. $21 Group Exercise Instructors • Daytime, morning and weekend Sunflower Chips 25 lb. $33 instructors needed for various Safflower 25 lb. $24 adult and senior group fitness Basic Wild Bird Food 20 lb. $17 classes Ultimate Wild • Must have current group exercise 20 lb. $17 Bird Food certification Outdoor Finch 20 lb. $24 • Prefer SilverSneaker certification or willing to obtain in three months. Stop by or go online to fill out an application.

23 Maple Acres Farm 610-828-7395 Pumpkin Patch • Hayrides Cornstalks • Straw Bales Indian Corn • Gourds Farm Animals • Tractor Display • Pony Rides RENTAL SPACE Birthdays • All Occasions We Deliver Flowers 7 Days a Week! Since 1916 ~ Serving You For 100 Years THANK YOU FOR HELPING US KEEP THIS FARM OPEN SPACE!

GAUNTLETT CONSTRUCTION INC. CUSTOM BUILDING AND REMODELING 454 Plymouth Rd. Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 610-834-1866 www.gauntlettconstruction.com In Business for over 35 Years We are a full-service residential building and remodeling company. PA Reg. #PA20104 Plymouth Township Directory Plymouth Township Municipal Building 700 Belvoir Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 610-277-4100 • 610-277-4313 fax Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Website: www.plymouthtownship.org E-Mail: [email protected] Comcast Cable Channel 22/Verizon Cable Channel 43 2018 PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP COUNCIL Public Meeting Schedule District 3: Martin J. Higgins, Chair 610-724-7498 [email protected] All meetings are held at the Township Municipal District 2: Christopher G. Manero, 610-724-9577 Building, 700 Belvoir Road, Plymouth Meeting, Vice Chair [email protected] unless otherwise noted. For specific meeting times, At Large: Karen R. Bramblett 610-724-0421 please call 610-277-4100. [email protected] • Council Meeting (Workshop) 1st Monday District 4: Lenore Bruno 610-724-1472 [email protected] • Council Meeting (Public Session) 2nd Monday District 1: David Gannon 610-724-0157 • Emergency Services Board 3rd Thursday [email protected] - January, March, May, July, September & DIRECT PHONE LINES November In order to expedite your call, please remember to dial the department responsible for • E. Norriton-Plymouth-Whitpain your request or information. Joint Sewer Authority 2nd Wednesday Karen B. Weiss Township Manager 610-233-0608 - Meetings held at Sewer Plant. No meeting Christopher J. Loschiavo Director of Public Works 610-233-0566 in July & December. James Wallace Director of Code Enforcement 610-233-0589 • Historical Architectural Review Board Timothy J. Creelman Finance Director 610-233-0600 2nd Wednesday Joseph Lawrence Chief of Police 610-279-1901 - Meetings held at Whitemarsh Township Mike Estock Public Works Foreman 610-233-0559 Andrew C. Mount Fire Marshal/Emergency Management 610-277-4311 Building at 8:30 a.m. Karen S. Franck Parks & Recreation Director 610-277-4312 • Park, Recreation & Shade Tree Advisory G. Philip Brady Asst. Parks & Rec. Director 610-277-4312 Board Richard Carbo Building & Grounds Director 610-313-8684 4th Tuesday EMERGENCY NUMBERS-Police, Fire, Rescue, Ambulance 9-1-1 - Meetings held at Greater Plymouth Community Center. Call 610-277-4312 to NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS confirm. Police 610-279-1901 Plymouth Fire Co. 610-233-0602 • Civil Service Commission 2nd Thursday Harmonville Fire Co. 610-828-0836 • Planning Agency 1st Wednesday Plymouth Ambulance 610-277-2776 • Zoning Hearing Board 3rd Monday Sewer Emergency Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm 610-277-4105 • Environmental Advisory Board 3rd Tuesday Nights, weekends and holidays 610-279-1901 Plymouth Township Voting Locations General Election Day Tuesday, November 6, 2018 If you have any questions, please call Plymouth Township or Montgomery County Voter Services at (610) 278-3280. DISTRICT LOCATION 1 – 1 Central Montco Tech School, 821 Plymouth Road 3 - 1 Greater Plymouth Community Center, 1 – 2 Central Montco Tech School, 821 Plymouth Road 2910 Jolly Road 2 – 1 Plymouth Community Ambulance Building, 3 - 2 Greater Plymouth Community Center, 902 Germantown Pike 2910 Jolly Road 2 - 2 Plymouth Township Municipal Building, 3 - 3 Church on the Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall 700 Belvoir Road 4 – 1 Harmonville Fire Company, Station 1, 2100 Butler Pike 2 – 3 Harmonville Fire Company, Station 2, 904 Germantown Pike 4 – 2 Plymouth Fire Company, 1323 Colwell Lane

Social icon Rounded square

Only use blue and/or white.

For more details check out our Search: Greater Plymouth Brand Guidelines. Greater Plymouth Community Center: Greater Plymouth Community Center @gpccplymouthtwp Community Center: Search: Plymouth Township Plymouth Township: @PlymouthTwp gpccplymouthtwp

25 RE/MAX Ready RE/MAX Central

George Korkus, III Realtor George Korkus, Jr. Realtor 610-304-6896 (c) 610-213-9200 (c) 610-828-6300 215-643-3200 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] georgekorkus.com korkusrealty.com

The Chemical Exterminating Co. Inc. LOCALLY & FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1939 Carpenter ALL SERVICE TECHNICIANS Ants & ARE CERTIFIED Termite WE OFFER MOSQUITO CONTROL Specialists Conshohocken Laf. Hill Residential 610-828-2059 WE SOLVE Commercial YOUR Norristown Ply. Mtg.

Industrial & 610-272-3694 PEST Institutional Collegeville, Trappe PROBLEMS 610-489-0402 Blue Bell, Skippack 215-542-4960

I.P.M. Integrated Pest Management Offered FAX 610-828-5493 • [email protected] 476 New Elm St., Conshohocken, PA 19428 PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP Prst Std Plymouth Township Municipal Building U.S. Postage PAID 700 Belvoir Road Permit #38 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Southeastern, PA

The Morrione Stipa Team, Your Local Real Estate Experts. Knowledge. Experience. Integrity Office (215) 646-2066, Cell (610) 220-3318 [email protected] Keller Williams Real Estate 910 Harvest Drive, Suite 100 Blue Bell, PA 19422 • 215.646.2900 Frani Morrione Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated Anthony J. Stipa, Jr.

Pennsylvania Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Associates

Additional Services • Complete Auto Repair • Emergency/Critical Care Ophthalmology Wellness In House Laboratory • Factory Scheduled Maintenance • Surgery (soft tissue/orthopedic) CT on Premises • 24 Hour Towing • Oncology Total Hip Replacements Radiology Ultrasound Open 6 Days a Week: Mon-Sat 8am to 5pm Canine Rehab Reproductive Services Medical Boarding Neurology North Lane & Butler Pike • Conshohocken, PA 19428 Cardiology 610-828-3054 610-828-6522 www.hickoryvet.com www.bowesexxon.com 2303 Hickory Road Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

AAA Member: Show your Card and receive 10% OFF your next repair