Cheltenham Township 8230 Old York Road Elkins Park, PA 19027-1589

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Cheltenham Township 2016-2017 Annual Report & Calendar Sanitary Sewer System Update Table of Contents Like a lot of older communities, the Township’s 2. The Township pays the Philadelphia Water aging sanitary sewer system (some sections are Department (PWD), which owns and operates Message from the Board President...... 1 nearing 100 years old) requires some major im- the Philadelphia sewer treatment plant, for the 2016 Board of Commissioners ...... 2 provements to protect the long-term future of this treatment and conveyance of our sewage. Clean Cheltenham Township Adult School...... 4 vital infrastructure. The system encompasses both water in the system inflates that cost. Moreover, School District Reimagined...... 6 the Township’s sewer main and the laterals that PWD limits the amount of flow it accepts. If the Fire Protection...... 8 connect each home, business and institution to the Township exceeds those limits, it is subject to ad- Polling Places ...... 10 sewer main. ditional “exceedence” fees. Emergency Medical Service Technology...... 12 Cracks, failing joint seals, tree root intrusions or oth- For these reasons, the DEP and PWD are requiring Auxiliary Police Unit...... 14 er damage in the sewer laterals or even the mains the Township to undertake an “inflow and infil- Government Day...... 16 themselves allow “clean” rain water/groundwater to tration” (I/I) remediation program. Infiltration is Cheltenham Center for the Arts...... 18 enter the sanitary sewer system. That’s a problem groundwater entering the sewer system through Library System Digital Media Lab...... 20 for many reasons, but the biggest two are: leaks, while inflow is the direct flow of stormwater Emergency Management Drill...... 22 into the system via broken or missing vent caps and 1. During heavy rain events, stormwater that enters Township Fact and Figures...... 24 sump pump, roof drain, and other illegal or broken the sewer pipes can overwhelm the capac- Township, School District, County, State and Federal Officials...... 26 connections into the sanitary sewer. Based on ity of sewer mains, which may push sewage 2016 Operating and Capital Budgets...... infrastructure repairs in similar first-ring suburban 28 back through laterals into properties or out of communities like Cheltenham, DEP has found that 2015 Summary Financial Statement...... 29 manholes and other sewer infrastructure into up to 75% of I/I can come from sewer laterals. Why? Township Address and Telephone Directory...... 30 our beautiful Tookany Creek watershed. Such Private property owners rarely inspect their sewer Leaf and Garden Debris Collections...... 31 overflows could not only inflict property damage laterals, and historically some owners made illegal Recycling Programs...... and pollution but could also trigger fines from 32 connections to the sewer laterals, among other ...... the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Refuse Regulations 33 scenarios. Protection (DEP). The Township is developing a plan to address I/I Realty remediation in sewer laterals. Check the Township U.S. Capital website, www.CheltenhamTownship.org, for more information and continuing updates under Creative Capital Solutions the “Sewer Laterals Inspection” link. Charles K. Harmar Managing Director Tel: 215.517.5044 Fax: 215.517.5080

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Refuse Regulations

Cheltenham Township col- • six 20-gallon containers • Drop off weekdays Anything exceeding the • Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 lects refuse and recycling (maximum 60 lbs. each) (7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) previous description Unacceptable Automotive Tires Spring-Ford 9th Grade from single residences, du- with tight lids. or most Saturdays (10:00 requires a special arrange- Materials and Batteries Center plexes and triplexes every a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) at the ment and may entail ad- • televisions Residents may drop off 400 South Lewis Road — or — week. Dwellings that con- Public Works Facility, ditional charges. • motor vehicle parts old vehicle tires and bat- Royersford, PA 19468 tain more than three living • oversized trash containers 8101 Old York Road in • computer components teries at the Public Works • Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 units and most businesses Elkins Park, for a $15 base Facility, 8101 Old York only if refuse is placed Branches • central air conditioning Lower Merion Transfer must arrange for private in bags (maximum fee. Additional charges Road in Elkins Park. Station Other garden debris, units refuse and recycling collec- 30 lbs. each). for each large appliance Note: A $1 disposal fee will be 1300 N. Woodbine Avenue • plumbing fixtures, toilets, tion. Owners of mixed-use may apply. including grass and leaves, charged for each tire. Penn Valley, PA 19072 properties should call the WHERE: At the curb. must be recycled (see sinks, tubs, household Only four tires, which WHAT: Unusual boilers, heating units or Public Works Department • Do not obstruct the street page 31). must be off the rims, Call 610-278-3618 or visit at 215-635-4600 to learn if items like: radiators will be accepted per visit. www.MontgomeryCounty- or sidewalk. For a minimum • furniture WHAT: • gas or air tanks (fuel, Recycles.org for complete they are eligible for Town- • Do not place material at Vehicle batteries are $15 charge: oil, propane, acetylene, details. ship collection. the curb more than 12 • carpeting and padding accepted free of charge. • large branches – maxi- oxygen, etc.) The facility is open Recycling is hours before collection, • large appliances (i.e., Note: Compact fluorescent Note: mum 8’ long and 4” in • video, pinball or vending most weekdays from mandatory for all residents and remove containers washers, dryers, dish- bulbs contain mercury, so diameter, one pile not machines 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and businesses. Please within 12 hours after washers, window air they should be discarded exceeding 4’ x 4’ x 8’ and Saturdays from 10:00 refer to the previous page collection. conditioners). • wet and oil-based paint through the Household Haz- • small branches – eight a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for details. Note: Televisions will not or paint remover ardous Waste Program or in Once weekly, tied bundles of small WHEN: be accepted. • musical instruments and special receptacles at The beginning at 7:00 a.m. branches and twigs not • refuse amounts greater equipment Household Home Depot or Lowes. Household Refuse Consult the refuse/recy- to total over 4’ long and than allowed under • metal cabinets or drums Hazardous Waste cling collection map on 2’ in diameter WHAT: Regular house- Household Refuse. page 32 or call 215-635- • any poisonous materials The Montgomery County hold waste, including • unacceptable – logs, 4600 to learn your regular • compact fluorescent Household Hazardous drained and wrapped HOW MUCH: No more firewood, railroad ties, collection day. lamps (cfls or spiral light Waste Collection Pro- garbage. than one pile 4’ x 3’ x 3’, bushes and tree stumps. which may include: bulbs) gram will be offered from Leaves, grass, twigs, Note: If materials exceed the • boards, poles, planks, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on branches and other garden Non-Combustibles • up to four 30-gallon above limits, the Highway decking, fencing, etc., the following dates and debris will be accepted (Special Collections) not containers Superintendent will affix over 3’ long or 4” in locations: with household waste, per HOW: Curbside pickup • boards, poles, planks, additional charges, increas- diameter state law (see page 31). ing in $15 increments. by appointment most Fri- decking, fencing (without • all materials result- No branch collections HOW MUCH: No days, for a base fee of $25. concrete attached), etc., Note: ing from demolition, will be scheduled during more than: Additional charges may under 3’ in length and 4” excavation, construction, include $3.50 for each large in diameter the Fall Leaf Collection • 10 polyethylene bags plastering, paperhanging, appliance. Call 215-635- • two large non-combus- Program. roofing or carpentry. (maximum 30 lbs. each). 4600, to schedule a pickup Bags may be purchased tible items (excluding WHERE: At the curb. appointment before placing appliances) Note: Call 215-635-4600 for at the Township Adminis- any material at the curb. • Do not obstruct street or suggestions on disposing of • large appliances, which tration Building. Do not obstruct street sidewalk. material that the Township entail an additional $3.50 or sidewalk. will not accept. — or — fee per appliance. WHEN: By appointment, — or — same as Non-Combustibles. 33 Message from the Board President

Dear Neighbor, In addition, we are in the first stages of a new Township had regularly tapped to pay for lot lights to determine if the savings resulting Township-wide program that will affect most major community projects. That’s why I am from reduced energy usage and lower mainte- I admit it. As President of the Board of Com- property owners over the next eight years. especially delighted to report the Township nance costs would cover the expense of con- missioners and a resident of Cheltenham The goal is to reduce inflow and infiltration recently received a $1 million Transportation verting to LEDs. A preliminary audit indicated Township for most of my life since 1946, I have (I/I) of stormwater and groundwater into Alternatives Program (TAP) grant that will Cheltenham should realize enough savings to an unabashed bias: I think that Cheltenham the sanitary sewer. At best, I/I unnecessarily target public improvements at the Church finance the entire project without contributing Township is a wonderful community … a great increase costs charged by the Philadelphia and Old York Roads intersection in the Elkins any additional capital. As part of the Regional place to live, work and raise children. Water Department (PWD) for sewage treat- Park West Commercial District. Streetlight Procurement Program offered ment. At worst, it overwhelms the sewer by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning But nobody said it would be easy to keep an Comparable to the Downtown Glenside system capacity during large rain storms, Commission, Cheltenham would be among inner-ring suburb operating efficiently and renovations completed a few years ago, the causing effluent to enter our creeks and almost 40 municipalities in the region to use effectively and looking great. In my book, enhancements will likely include decorative groundwater and triggering large fines from the Pennsylvania Guaranteed Energy Savings things of value, things that last – like this new streetlights, sidewalks, curbing, land- the Pennsylvania Department of Environmen- Act to secure extremely competitive rates on beautiful community – are worth the work. scaping and improved traffic and pedestrian tal Protection (DEP). While the Township has labor and materials through bulk purchasing circulation. Engineering is expected to be made significant progress in repairing and power. If JCI determines the savings are there Sanitary Sewer completed by the end of summer 2016. Con- replacing its main sewer lines to reduce sew- and the Commissioners decide to proceed, Considering the Township’s sanitary sewer struction is anticipated to begin in 2017. age overflows, DEP believes that a substantial JCI will pay the difference if the Township system is nearing 100 years old in some amount of I/I could come from sewer lateral does not realize all of the promised savings. sections, this vital infrastructure, not surpris- The Township has also applied for an ad- lines. Consequently, DEP and PWD are requir- ditional two grants from the Multimodal ingly, requires extensive improvements to I think our future is bright, a result of a lot of ing the Township to undertake a remediation Transportation Fund grant program. If we reduce the financial and environmental costs hard work and investment in our infrastruc- program that may include inspections of receive them, the first one for $1.6 million of leaky sewer pipes. ture, our business community, our roadways, all of the sewer laterals in the Township. Prop- will enable us to further expand enhance- our parks, our schools and so much more. After more than a decade of removing illegal erty owners would be required to repair any ments in Elkins Park West, while the second sump pump connections and cleaning sewer defects found by the inspections. $1.54 million grant will target improvements Sincerely, lines and pressure testing/repairing joints, for the Elkins Park East Commercial District, We on the Board of Commissioners fully the Township completed the first phase of located around the Elkins Park Train Station. recognize the expense this project could new major upgrades in 2013. Approximately pose to many property owners and have 11,000 linear feet of the main sewer line Light Conversion been working to compile a variety options to Morton J. Simon, Jr. (Interceptor A) between Rices Mill and Old President, Board of Commissioners help. Please check the Township website for Another pending infrastructure project dove- York Roads was relined. Replacement of 3.75 May 2016 information and updates via the “Sewer Lat- tails perfectly with one the goals in our re- miles of Interceptor A between Old York Road eral Inspections” link at www.Cheltenham- cently adopted Sustainability Plan: convert- and Central Avenue this summer – a project Township.org or contact our Public Informa- ing all Township lighting to energy-efficient that will entail extensive excavation – was tion Office at215-887-6200, ext. 230. light-emitting diode (LED) technology. delayed when the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission determined an The Township has contracted with Johnson Elkins Park West Improvements archaeological and geomorphologic study Controls, Inc., (JCI) to inventory all of the must be completed first. The financial meltdown of 2008 unfortunate- Township’s streetlights, traffic and pedestrian ly dried up a lot of the grant funding the signals, and exterior building and parking 1 2016 Board of Commissioners

INDEPENDENCE DAY

(Seated, left to right) (Standing, left to right) Daniel B. Norris Morton “Mickey” J. Drew Sharkey Baron B. Holland Brad M. Pransky Ann L. Rappoport, Ph.D. Irv Brockington Vice President Simon, Jr. 524 Willow Grove Avenue 7736 Green Valley Road 612 Webb Road 114 East Waverly Road 7637 Brookfield Road 236 Barclay Circle President Glenside, PA 19038 Wyncote, PA 19095 Elkins Park, PA 19027 Wyncote, PA 19095 Cheltenham, PA 19012 Cheltenham, PA 19012 8335 High School Road 215-370-3090 215-884-0485 215-376-5600 215-935-6575 267-626-2264 215-635-0383 Elkins Park, PA 19027 dsharkey@cheltenham bholland@cheltenham bpransky@cheltenham arappoport@cheltenham ibrockington@cheltenham dnorris@cheltenham 215-782-1530 -township.org -township.org -township.org -township.org -township.org -township.org msimon@cheltenham Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 7 -township.org Ward 5 (Glenside and Edge Hill) (Laverock, Cedarbrook, (La Mott, west Elkins Park (Lynnewood Gardens, (Cheltenham Village, (Melrose Park) Ward 6 west Wyncote and and Wyncote) north Wyncote and west Rowland Park and Oak (Elkins Park) Curtis Hills) Elkins Park) Lane Manor)

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Stay Connected Independence Day Cheltenham Only Amusement Park Tickets Township website: www.CheltenhamTownship.org Activities TransNet The Parks & Recreation De- 1 2 Bagged Garden • Sign up to receive E Notifications Greater Glenside Patriotic Seniors ages 65 & older can partment has discount tickets • Public Works Facilities Debris Rtes. 1-8 closed Cable Channels: Comcast 42 or Verizon 1960 Association: www. travel free in the Township on to area amusement parks. glensidejuly4thevent.com Mondays thru Fridays from Call 215-887-6200, ext. 227. • First Friday 5:00-8:00pm Facebook Pages: www.facebook.com/ Downtown Glenside East Cheltenham Community 9:00am-3:30pm. Call 215-542- • CheltenhamTownship 7433 to register. • Cheltenhamtwppd Council: www.facebook.com/ • CheltenhamTownshipEmergencyManagement eastcheltenham 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INDEPENDENCE DAY Route A Refuse/Recycling Route B Refuse/Recycling Route C Refuse/Recycling Route D Refuse/Recycling • East Cheltenham Parade No Refuse/Recycling • Public Works 7:30pm CH • Fire Board 7:30pm PW No Special Collection rain date • Township Building closed • Building & Zoning • Flick’N’Float 8:00pm • Second Saturday Noon- • Libraries closed 8:00pm CH Glenside Pool 4:00pm Downtown Glenside Glenside Parade rain date • East Cheltenham Parade • 11:30am • Flick’N’Float Glenside Pool • Glenside Parade 4:00pm rain date 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • 2016-17 School Tax Bill • Public Safety 7:30pm CH • Shade Tree 7:30pm TB Bagged Garden mailed last week • Public Affairs 7:45pm CH Debris Rtes. 9-15 • Zoning Hearing Board • Finance 8:00pm CH 7:30pm CH

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 • Larry Price Quintet with • Environmental Advisory • Playground Carnival • Playground Carnival • La Mott Board of Historical Bagged Garden Larry McKenna Jazz 7:30pm TB 5:30-8:30pm Wall Park rain date & Architectural Review Debris Rtes. 1-8 Concert in the Park 5:00pm • Economic Development • Board of Commissioners (BHAR) 6:30pm TB Curtis Arboretum Task Force (EDTF) 7:30pm CH • Wyncote BHAR 7:00pm TB 7:00pm TB • Emergency Medical Service • Zoning Hearing Board (EMS) 7:00pm PW 7:30pm CH 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Bagged Garden • Planning Commission • Flick’N’Float 8:00pm • Library Board 7:00pm TB • Flick’N’Float Conklin 7:30pm TB Conklin Pool Pool rain date Debris Rtes. 9-15 31 • Beats Walkin’ Country/ Bluegrass Concert in the Park 5:00pm Curtis Arboretum

For almost 80 years, the Cheltenham players at all levels. Concerts are held at the end CTAS is a nonprofit run by an all-volunteer board. Township Adult School (CTAS) has fostered of each fall and spring semester. It is entirely independent of the School District learning and community by offering hundreds and Township. CTAS is always on the lookout for Along with classes, CTAS offers affordable trips to of classes and trips open to everyone. With low new board members and interested volunteers explore cultural, artistic and historical treasures. prices and a constantly changing curriculum, the to help with its mission. To participate or to offer Whether you want to walk Manhattan’s High Line, school aims to keep up with the newest popular suggestions on courses or trips, call 215-887- explore Brooklyn, wander through the Walters Art trends, while continuing to offer old favorites. 1720. Catalogs of the upcoming semester’s cours- Design Museum in Baltimore or visit Longwood es are mailed to households twice a year. You can From Vietnamese language lessons to Middle Gardens at Christmas, let CTAS handle all of the also access them online at www. Eastern cooking to meditation to blogging, planning and transportation, while you relax CheltenhamAdultSchool.org, where you can and enjoy your day out. Trips are rated in the there’s something for everyone’s fancy. CTAS also register for classes/trips and sign up to receive a catalog to indicate which do and do not require sponsors a community orchestra that welcomes monthly e-newsletter. a lot of walking.

Open to all musicians who play an orchestral instrument and read music, the Cheltenham Township Adult School orchestra tackles old classics and current pop tunes. Orchestra is just one of hundreds of classes and trips available each year.

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Summer Fire Safety Store liquid fuels in 1 2 3 4 5 6 appropriate containers & • 2nd quarterly EIT form due • Family Bingo & Ice Cream • Family Bingo Glenside Pool Bagged Garden • Flea Market 9:00am-1:00pm Debris Rtes. 1-8 never store them inside Social 6:00pm Glenside Pool rain date Curtis Arboretum the house. • Public Works 7:30pm CH • Fire Board 7:30pm PW • Pension Board 8:00am TB • Building & Zoning • First Friday 5:00-8:00pm Keep flammable cleaning 8:00pm CH Downtown Glenside fluids away from possible sources of ignition. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 • Sunday in the Park • Zoning Hearing Board • School Board Legislative • Family Bingo & Ice Cream • Family Bingo Conklin Pool Bagged Garden • Second Saturday Noon- Tookany Creek Parkway 7:30pm CH 7:45pm SB Social 6:00pm Conklin Pool rain date Debris Rtes. 9-15 4:00pm Downtown Glenside Closed 1:00-4:00pm • Public Safety 7:30pm CH • Shade Tree 7:30pm TB • Last day of Teen Camp • Water Carnival 6:00-8:00pm • Public Affairs 7:45pm CH Glenside Pool

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 • Lily and Winston Folk • Environmental Advisory • EDTF 7:00pm TB • Board of Commissioners • Last day of Playground Bagged Garden • Pool Jam Party 6:00-8:00pm Concert in the Park 5:00pm 7:30pm TB • Zoning Hearing Board 7:30pm CH Program Debris Rtes. 1-8 Conklin Pool Curtis Arboretum 7:30pm CH • La Mott BHAR 6:30pm TB • Wyncote BHAR 7:00pm TB

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 • Sunday in the Park • Planning Commission • Outdoor Movie 7:30pm Bagged Garden Tookany Creek Parkway 7:30pm TB Cheltenham Little League Debris Rtes. 9-15 Closed 1:00-4:00pm Woodland Campus

Environmentally Friendly Vehicle Care Wall House Museum 28 29 30 31 Check your vehicles for leaks & fix any immediately because An historic treasure in our Lou Lanza & the Swing Easy • • School Tax Installment anything that drips onto driveways or roadways will be washed own backyard, the house Jazz Concert in the Park #1 due into the Tookany Creek. Consider using a professional car wash museum features many 5:00pm Einstein Medical or washing your car on your lawn instead of your driveway so standing & rotating exhibits. Center Elkins Park the water can seep into the ground, where vegetation can filter Call 215-887-9159 for tour out pollutants. information.

SB School Administration Building, 2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park RW Richard Wall Carriage House, 1 Wall Park Drive, Elkins Park CH Curtis Hall, 1250 W. Church Road, Wyncote Meeting Locations TB Township Administration Building, 8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park PW Public Works Facility, 8101 Old York Road, Elkins Park 5 Strategic Plan Steering Panel members School District Reimagined collaborate on developing a curriculum and instruction pathway for Chelten- ham School District to “Think Differently ... Act Boldly.”

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Strategic planning has inspired Chelten- culturally diverse community becomes a model The panel then designed statements of stra- ham School District to “Think Differently” and for excellence in education.” tegic intent and identified focused objectives “Act Boldly.” that support the five pathways. With assis- To attain this vision, the District is focusing criti- tance from a professional strategic planning cally and intentionally on every aspect of teach- The District’s five-year strategic plan sets the consultant, the District developed an imple- ing and learning. A 100+ member volunteer Steer- vision and plots the course to fulfill a promise of mentation plan that outlines the specific ing Panel worked collectively to rethink every excellence in education for all students. Since steps it will take to ensure that all objectives aspect of teaching and learning for Cheltenham spring 2015, the District has worked to reimagine are accomplished with fidelity. the educational experience, anchored around the School District students and professionals. The core belief that the District must think differently Steering Panel, comprised of teachers, students, Over the next five years, District representatives and act boldly. The strategic plan lays out the administrators and community members, identi- will embark on learning journeys, pilot innovative mission “to create experiences that drive innova- fied five critical strategic pathways: 1) Student programs, institute best practices and energeti- tion and ignite passion for learning … so that its Achievement, 2) Curriculum and Instruction, 3) cally strive to Think Differently and Act Boldly. Holistic Experiences, 4) Professional Learning and 5) Communications and Engagement.

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Seniors Clubs Glenside Food Fest Protect Our Waterways La Mott Seniors meet on Taste a variety of food truck Don’t dump any material, even garden waste, grass clippings 1 2 3 Thursdays at 11:00am delicacies and local restau- or branches, into waterways since excessive amounts may be • Fire Board 7:30pm PW Bagged Garden • Public Works Facilities Debris Rtes. 1-8 beginning Sept. 8. Rowland rant fair at the Downtown harmful to aquatic life. Keep lawn furniture & gardening tools closed Seniors begin Friday, Sept. Glenside Food Fest on Thurs- away from streambanks since heavy rain may sweep them in. • First Friday 5:00-8:00pm • Libraries closed this 9 at 11:00am. Call 215-635- day, Sept. 29 on Easton Road Don’t mow right to the edge of waterways; allow native vegeta- Downtown Glenside weekend 3255 or 215-379-2233 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. tion to grow in a 10’ strip along the bank to reduce erosion & for details. help filter out pollutants. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Labor Day Route A Refuse/Recycling Route B Refuse/Recycling Route C Refuse/Recycling Route D Refuse/Recycling • Register for Recreation No Refuse/Recycling • First day of school • Twinning Committee • La Mott Seniors start No Special Collection Programs 10:00am-2:00pm • Township Building closed • Last day to pay 2016-17 7:30pm TB 11:00am • Rowland Seniors start La Mott & Rowland CC • Libraries closed School Tax Bill at discount • Public Works 7:30pm CH • Historical Commission 11:00am • Second Saturday Noon- • Pool season ends after • Building & Zoning 7:30pm RW 4:00pm Downtown Glenside today. Pools close at 8:00pm CH • Shade Tree 7:30pm TB 6:00pm 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 • Register this week for • School Board Legislative • Public Safety 7:30pm CH • La Mott BHAR 6:30pm TB Bagged Garden • Register for Recreation Recreation Programs 7:45pm SB • Public Affairs 7:45pm CH • Wyncote BHAR 7:00pm TB Debris Rtes. 9-15 Programs 10:00am-Noon 9:00am-Noon & 1:00-4:00pm • Finance 8:00pm CH • EMS 7:00pm PW La Mott & Rowland CC La Mott & Rowland CC • La Mott Fair 1:00-6:00pm • Zoning Hearing Board La Mott CC 7:30pm CH East Cheltenham Library Used Book Sale Sept. 13-17 ➔ 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 • Opening Exhibition • Fall Recreation Programs • EDTF 7:00pm TB • Board of Commissioners • Substance Abuse & Mental Bagged Garden 2:00-4:00pm Cheltenham begin this week • Zoning Hearing Board 7:30pm CH Health (SAMH) 7:30pm TB Debris Rtes. 1-8 Art Center • Environmental Advisory 7:30pm CH • Sunday in the Park 7:30pm TB Tookany Creek Parkway Closed 1:00-4:00pm Elkins Park Library Used Book Sale Sept. 23-25 ➔

Building Permits 25 26 27 28 29 30 Property owners who start Sunday in the Park Bagged Garden • • Planning Commission • Auxiliary Police 7:30pm TB • Library Board 7:00pm Downtown Glenside Food work before obtaining Tookany Creek Parkway • Debris Rtes. 9-15 7:30pm TB La Mott Library Fest 5:30-9:00pm Easton required permits will have Closed 1:00-4:00pm Road • School Tax Installment to pay double the standard #2 due permit fees, in addition to possible fines. Call 215-887- 6200, ext. 213, before starting work.

Everyone knows that smoke alarms save smoke alarm. Think again: A safe pathway may 3. Install smoke alarms on every level of your lives. So why do people still get injured or worse become impassable in less than two minutes! home. A fire ignited in the basement or on a in home fires? lower floor will be detected much earlier by To decrease your chances of becoming a tragic a smoke alarm installed on that level. That’s fire statistic, follow these easy tips: • 60% of all home fires resulting in a death hap- more time for you to get out. pened in homes without smoke alarms or with 1. Replace traditional 9-volt battery smoke non-functioning alarms, usually because of a The five volunteer fire companies serving the alarms with newer versions that last 10 years. missing or dead battery. Township – Cheltenham, Elkins Park, Glenside, For about $15 more, you can buy and mount Rosh Hashanah La Mott and Ogontz – all have programs to assist First Day fire protection good for the next decade. • About 25% of deadly fires started in the bed- those in need with obtaining smoke alarms and/ room. Most homes don’t feature smoke detec- 2. Install 10-year smoke alarms in every bedroom. or installing them. tors in bedrooms. A fire starting in the bedroom will sound this For more fire safety information, contact the • Over 30% of the population thinks they have alarm long before one in the hallway. Remem- Fire Marshal at 215-887-6200, ext. 235. at least six minutes to get out after hearing a ber, 25% of deadly fires start in the bedroom. Columbus Day Yom Kippur

A working smoke alarm alerted residents to a kitchen fire that spread to the cabinets just moments after they exited the kitchen. Installing an alarm on every floor will provide the earliest warning for dangers like a basement dryer fire. For more life-saving tips, visit the “Fire Protection” webpage under “Department & Services” at www.CheltenhamTownship.org.

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Cooperate With Leaf Collection Fire Prevention Week Community Harvest Festival Post House Numbers Rake your leaves to the curb just prior to their scheduled collec- • Check your smoke detectors. Enjoy one of the Township’s biggest & best events on As required by Ordinance, 1 tion. Do not put leaves into the street immediately after it has • Review fire safety with Saturday, Oct. 15 (rain date Oct. 16). Hayrides, live music, post house numbers at least been cleared. When bagging leaves, use biodegradable paper your kids. inflatables, games, food & fireworks are all part of the fun at 4” tall where they are clearly bags, which may be purchased at the Township Building, libraries • Plan a second way out for the Community Harvest Festival. Join us at beautiful Curtis visible from the street, so & community centers. Do not place trash, large branches, stones, everyone. Arboretum in Wyncote from noon until dark to enjoy this police, fire & ambulance rocks or dirt into the biodegradable paper bags. Do not discard • Have a practice fire drill with family-friendly event. crews can find you quickly in leaves, grass, twigs or garden debris with household refuse. your family. an emergency. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rosh Hashanah • Schools closed • Twinning Committee • Fire Board 7:30pm PW Bagged Garden • Second Saturday Noon- First Day • Board/Public Budget 7:30pm TB Debris Rtes. 1-8 4:00pm Downtown Glenside • Schools closed Workshop 8:00am TB • Public Works 7:30pm CH • First Friday 5:00-8:00pm • Building & Zoning Downtown Glenside 8:00pm CH

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Columbus Day Yom Kippur • Historical Commission Bagged Garden • 26th Annual Community Refuse/Recycling • Schools closed 7:30pm RW Debris Rtes. 9-15 Harvest Festival Noon-Dark Not Affected • Shade Tree 7:30pm TB • Firefighting Demonstration Curtis Arboretum • Township Building closed • Public Safety 7:30pm CH 7:00pm Gottschalk Fire • Schools/Libraries open • Public Affairs 7:45pm CH Training Area • Open House 6:00-9:00pm ➔ NATIONAL FIRE PREVETION WEEK OCT. 9-15 ➔ • Finance 8:00pm CH Glenside Fire Co. East Cheltenham Library Used Book Sale Oct. 11-15 ➔ 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 • Community Harvest Leaf Rte. 1 Leaf Rte. 2 Leaf Rte. 3 Leaf Rte. 4 Leaf Rte. 5 • East Cheltenham Festival rain date • Schools closed • EDTF 7:00pm TB • Board of Commissioners • La Mott BHAR 6:30pm TB Bagged Garden Halloween Parade 1:30pm • Zoning Hearing Board 7:30pm CH • Wyncote BHAR 7:00pm TB Debris Rtes. 1-8 7:30pm CH • Halloween Party 6:30- • Environmental Advisory 8:00pm Rowland CC 7:30pm TB Elkins Park Library Used Book Sale Oct. 21-23 ➔ 23 24 28 • Sunday in the Park Leaf Rte. 6 25 26 27 29 Leaf Rte. 7 Leaf Rte. 8 Leaf Rte. 9 Leaf Rte. 10 Tookany Creek Parkway • Planning Commission Bagged Garden • Halloween Party 6:30- Closed 1:00-4:00pm 7:30pm TB • Zoning Hearing Board • Board/Public Budget • SAMH 7:30pm TB Debris Rtes. 9-15 8:30pm La Mott CC 7:30pm CH Workshop 4:00pm TB • Auxiliary Police 7:30pm TB • Library Board 7:00pm 30 31 Glenside Library • School Tax Installment #3 Halloween due tomorrow Leaf Rte. 11 • 3rd quarterly EIT form due

SB School Administration Building, 2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park RW Richard Wall Carriage House, 1 Wall Park Drive, Elkins Park CH Curtis Hall, 1250 W. Church Road, Wyncote Meeting Locations TB Township Administration Building, 8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park PW Public Works Facility, 8101 Old York Road, Elkins Park 9 Polling Places Polling Places First Number – Ward Second Number – Precinct

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• Cheltenham 2-2 • Cheltenham 3-2 • Cheltenham 4-3 / 4-4 • Cheltenham 7-2 Ward 1 Towers at Wyncote Cheltenham Township Wyncote Elementary Ward 6 Berachah Church • Cheltenham 1-1 / 1-3 8480 Limekiln Pike, Administration Building School • Cheltenham 6-1 400 Ashbourne Rd., Glenside Elementary School Wyncote 8230 Old York Rd., 333 Rices Mill Rd., St. James Elementary Cheltenham Elkins Park Wyncote School 400 Harrison Ave., • Cheltenham 2-3 • Cheltenham 7-3 Glenside 8306 Brookside Rd., Curtis Hall • Cheltenham 3-3 Cheltenham Elkins Park • Cheltenham 1-2 1250 W. Church Rd., Elkins Park Square Ward 5 Elementary School Glenside Fire Company Wyncote 8080 Old York Rd., • Cheltenham 6-2 7853 Front St., Cheltenham • Cheltenham 5-1 210 W. Glenside Ave., Elkins Park Samuel A. Green House • Cheltenham 2-4 Gratz College 1509 Ashbourne Rd., Glenside Cheltenham • Cheltenham 3-4 7605 Old York Rd., Elkins Park • Cheltenham 1-4 High School La Mott Community Center Elkins Park Glenside Hall 500 Rices Mill Rd., 7420 Sycamore Ave., • Cheltenham 6-3 • Cheltenham 5-2 / 5-3 185 S. Keswick Ave., Wyncote La Mott Elkins Park School Lobby Myers Elementary School Glenside 8149 New Second St., 7609 Montgomery Ave., Elkins Park Ward 3 Ward 4 Elkins Park Ward 2 • Cheltenham 3-1 • Cheltenham 4-1 / 4-2 • Cheltenham 5-4 • Cheltenham 2-1 All Hallows Church Cheltenham School Cheltenham Ward 7 Westminster Seminary Community Hall Administration Building Elementary School • Cheltenham 7-1 Van Til Hall 262 Bent Rd., Wyncote 2000 Ashbourne Rd., 7853 Front St., Rowland Community Center 2960 Church Rd., Glenside Elkins Park Cheltenham 400 Myrtle Ave., Cheltenham

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EMS Benefits WinterFest Residents participating in the A visit from Santa, seasonal 1 2 3 4 5 Emergency Medical Service carols & holiday sales from Leaf Rte. 12 Leaf Rte. 13 Leaf Rte. 14 Leaf Rte. 15 • Annual Benefit Auction • Twinning Committee • Last day to pay 2016-17 Bagged Garden 7:00-10:00pm Cheltenham (EMS) benefits program for a area merchants highlight Debris Rtes. 1-8 low annual fee avoid charges WinterFest on Saturday, Nov. 7:30pm TB School Tax Bill before Art Center TB for any EMS service that year. 26 from noon until 4:00pm in • President’s 2017 Budget penalty • Pension Board 8:00am Message 7:30pm CH • Fire Board 7:30pm PW • First Friday 5:00-8:00pm EMS reserves the right to bill Downtown Glenside. Downtown Glenside insurance. Call 215-887-5925 • Public Works 7:45pm CH CH • Hayride & Bonfire 6:00- for details. • Building & Zoning 8:15pm 9:00pm Curtis Arboretum 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 • Daylight Savings Time ends Leaf Rte. 1 Election Day Leaf Rte. 2 • Historical Commission Veterans Day • Second Saturday Noon- Refuse/Recycling • Public Safety 7:30pm CH 7:30pm RW No Special Collection 4:00pm Downtown Glenside Not Affected • Public Affairs 7:45pm CH • Shade Tree 7:30pm TB • Township Building closed • Township Building closed • Finance 8:00pm CH • Libraries closed • Libraries open • Schools open • Schools closed 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Leaf Rte. 3 • EDTF 7:00pm TB Leaf Rte. 4 • La Mott BHAR 6:30pm TB Leaf Rte. 5 • Zoning Hearing Board • Board of Commissioners • Wyncote BHAR 7:00pm TB Bagged Garden Debris Rtes. 9-15 7:30pm CH Adoption of Preliminary • EMS 7:00pm PW 2017 Operating & Capital • SAMH 7:30pm La Mott CC • Hayride & Bonfire rain date Budgets 7:30pm CH

East Cheltenham Library Used Book Sale Nov. 15-19 ➔ Elkins Park Library Used Book Sale Nov. 18-20 ➔ 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 • Environmental Advisory Leaf Rte. 6 • Libraries close at 5:00pm Thanksgiving Route D Refuse/Recycling • Public Works Facilities 7:30pm TB • Zoning Hearing Board • Schools closed No Refuse/Recycling No Special Collection closed 7:30pm CH • Township Building closed • Township Building closed • WinterFest Noon-4:00pm • Libraries closed • Libraries closed Downtown Glenside • Schools closed • Schools closed

Volunteers Wanted Holiday Light Contest 27 28 29 30 Assist your community by volunteering for fire companies, Register your holiday lights Leaf Rte. 7 • Auxiliary Police 7:30pm TB Leaf Rte. 8 Emergency Medical Service, Auxiliary Police, Town Watch, display in a Township-wide • Holiday Lights Contest citizen committees or library or park “friends” groups. Visit contest starting Nov. 28. Visit begins www.CheltenhamTownship.org or call 215-887-6200, ext. 230, www.CheltenhamTownship. • Planning Commission to learn more. org for details or call 215- 7:30pm TB 887-6200, ext. 227.

The LUCASTM Chest Compression System is pressures when compared to manual CPR. Homeland Security Grant Program administered the latest tool in an array of life-saving technol- by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Task The LUCAS compressor attaches to a back plate to ogy employed by the Township Emergency Medi- Force. To help continually acquire advanced tech- surround the patient’s chest. Once deployed, the cal Service (EMS). Designed to help improve out- nology and training to provide the best possible automated device frees emergency medical tech- comes for adult victims of sudden cardiac arrest, care, EMS also conducts an annual fund-raiser. nicians and paramedics to focus on additional the system delivers at least 100 compressions By mail, residents are invited to become EMS care, such as defibrillation or drug administration. per minute to a depth of two inches. Manual subscribers. In return, those residents will not be CPR cannot match the system’s consistency or LUCAS also reduces the risk for potential injury billed for any EMS service for their household dur- duration, especially during patient transport by to EMS crews since personnel can be securely re- ing the next calendar year. However, EMS reserves stretcher or ambulance. Moreover, some studies strained by seat belts during ambulance transport. the right to bill third-party insurance. Look for the indicate mechanical CPR increases blood flow to subscriber mailing that will be delivered to each EMS was able to acquire two LUCAS Chest Com- the brain and results in significantly better heart household in October/November. pression Systems thanks to funding from the

The Emergency Medical Service acquired two devices that deliver automated chest compressions better Christmas Kwanzaa than manual CPR for treating heart Chanukah First Day first day attack victims. Consider supporting the ongoing advancements in emergency medical technology and training financially by participating in the annual subscriber program. Look for the annual fund drive mailer in late fall, or visit the Township website, www.CheltenhamTownship.org.

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A Happy & Safe Holiday Fire Safety Tips on De-icing Dog Reminders Holiday Season Make sure all of your holiday If possible, simply shovel State law requires dogs 1 2 3 decorations are fire safe. areas instead of using salt, be licensed & properly • Fire Board 7:30pm PW Leaf Rte. 9 Your Board of Commissioners Bagged Garden wishes you a happy & safe Smoke detectors – a holiday which can damage the envi- vaccinated against rabies. Debris Rtes. 1-4 holiday season & the very ronment. If salt is essential, Also, dispose of pet waste gift that saves lives. First Friday 5:00-8:00pm add sand or calcium magne- in proper receptacles, per • best in 2017. Downtown Glenside sium acetate to reduce the Township Ordinance. amount of salt required. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Library Board 7:00pm Leaf Rte. 10 • Twinning Committee Leaf Rte. 11 Bagged Garden • East Cheltenham Lunch Elkins Park Library • School Board 7:30pm TB • Historical Commission Debris Rtes. 12-15 with Santa 11:30am Reorganization 7:45pm SB • Public Works 7:30pm CH 7:30pm RW Rowland CC • Building & Zoning • Shade Tree 7:30pm TB • Second Saturday Noon- 8:00pm CH 4:00pm Downtown Glenside

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Leaf Rte. 12 • School Board Legislative Leaf Rte. 13 • La Mott BHAR 6:30pm TB Leaf Rte. 14 • Zoning Hearing Board 7:45pm SB • Public Safety 7:30pm CH • Wyncote BHAR 7:00pm TB Bagged Garden 7:30pm CH • Public Affairs 7:45pm CH Debris Rtes. 5-8 • Finance 8:00pm CH • Holiday Lights Contest judging 6:30pm

East Cheltenham Library Used Book Sale Dec. 13-17 ➔ Elkins Park Library Used Book Sale Dec. 16-18 ➔ 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 • Environmental Advisory Leaf Rte. 15 • Board of Commissioners • SAMH 7:30pm TB Bagged Garden • Public Works Facilities 7:30pm TB • Library System 50th Public Hearing & Adoption Debris Rtes. 9-11 closed Anniversary of 2017 Operating & Capital • Libraries closed this • EDTF 7:00pm TB Budgets 7:30pm CH weekend • Zoning Hearing Board 7:30pm CH 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Christmas Route A Refuse/Recycling Route B Refuse/Recycling Route C Refuse/Recycling Route D Refuse/Recycling New Year’s Eve Kwanzaa First Day No Special Collection Chanukah first day No Refuse/Recycling • Winter Break activities • Public Works Facilities • All taxes & fees not paid by closed • Township Building closed this week at La Mott & Rowland CC today will be liened by the • Libraries open • Libraries closed Township, County & School • Schools closed for Winter • Planning Commission District Break until Jan. 3 7:30pm TB

New Year’s Day By providing traffic and crowd control at special events like the Downtown Glenside Arts Festival and assisting with fingerprinting duties, Cheltenham’s Aux- iliary Police enable full-time officers to pursue other regular duties. The award- winning unit welcomes dedicated men and women to join its mission of volunteer public service to the community.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Upholding their motto “Dedication, ship’s other emergency services, Auxiliary Police dozens of awards, including U.S. Congressional Service, Honor” and a proud tradition of pub- are on call 24 hours a day. Citations and two Presidential Service Awards. lic service to the community for over 62 years, During meetings generally held once a month, The unit welcomes dedicated men and women Cheltenham Township Auxiliary Police Officers Auxiliary Officers receive training in many of the who are committed to upholding the highest have dedicated thousands of hours every year in same subjects and skills as full-time officers. standards of professionalism in volunteer public support of the Cheltenham Police Department. Uniforms, equipment, special benefits and rec- service in an atmosphere of teamwork and coop- Sworn Auxiliary Officers supplement Police by ognition programs are also provided. In addition, eration. Recruits must be at least 18 years old providing valuable traffic and crowd control at Auxiliary Officers are authorized to use police and live in Montgomery County or the City of special events and emergencies, such as auto ac- vehicles and radio communications equipment, Philadelphia. For more information, call the Aux- cidents and fires, and by assisting detectives with when appropriate. iliary Police Unit at 215-885-1600, ext. 424, and fingerprinting duties. By handling these responsi- leave a message. Or if you know someone who bilities, Auxiliary Officers free up full-time officers Established as an official unit within the Police would be a valuable member of the unit, please for their regular assigned duties. Like the Town- Department in 1954, the Auxiliary Police have pass the word. become an elite example of their kind, earning

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Snow Emergencies Ski Lift Tickets 29 30 31 Whenever snowfall over 2” is predicted or a Snow Emergency is declared, no parking is permitted The Parks & Recreation • Recreation Programs begin • 4th quarterly EIT form due on Snow Emergency Routes. In addition, vehicles traveling on Snow Emergency Routes must be Department has discount ski this week • Auxiliary Police 7:30pm TB equipped with chains or all-season/snow tires. lift tickets to area ski resorts. For 24/7 emergency notifications sent to your personal device, sign up at www.ReadyNotifyPA.org Call 215-887-6200, ext. 227. (Montgomery County). For program cancellations & other winter storm information, also check www.facebook.com/CheltenhamTownship, www.CheltenhamTownship.org, and Comcast Channel 42 or Verizon Channel 1960. You can also sign up to receive E-Notifications on the Township website.

Local government touches the day to day • Building plan reviews and inspections Depending on age, youngsters may visit the Po- lives of citizens more than county, state and fed- • Stormwater and sanitary sewers. lice Station, Emergency Medical Service Building, eral levels. Consider the impact of just these few District Courthouse, a Fire Company, Emergency To help community youngsters learn first-hand municipal services: Operations Center, Public Works Facility and about municipal operations, the Township hosts Administration Building. Older participants get to • Refuse and recycling collection an annual one-day event: Government Day. The meet with elected Commissioners, the Township • Snow plowing program began more than a half-century ago as Manager and top administrative staff for deeper • Pothole repair “Boy Scout Day in Township Government.” Over Labor Day discussions about municipal responsibilities. • Police patrols time the event expanded, first to include Girl • Emergency Medical Service Scouts and now to welcome all youngsters ages 6 Government Day is coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department. To participate or for • Firefighting to 14 to meet Township staff and elected officials more information, call 215-379-2233. • Summer pool and playground programs for a peek into the workings of their own local government. Government Day is conducted each • Youth athletics and recreation classes February on the Friday before Presidents’ Day and • Parks, playing fields and facilities generally ends with a luncheon at Glenside Hall. • Code enforcement

Youngsters explore municipal operations up close and hands on during Government Day each February. The enlightening tour typically includes a local courtroom, ambulance, police station, emergency operations center and more.

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Black History Month Sustainability Awards Calendar Ads Look for activities at the Nominate residential, Advertise your business in 1 2 3 4 libraries & community centers commercial or institutional next year’s Annual Report & • Twinning Committee • Fire Board 7:30pm PW WESTSIDE CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTIONS to commemorate Black efforts that support the Calendar. Call 215-887-6200, 7:30pm TB History Month. Sustainable Cheltenham ext. 230, for details. • Public Works 7:30pm CH • Pension Board TB mission by May 5 at www. • Building & Zoning 8:00am CheltenhamTownship.org. 8:00pm CH • First Friday 5:00-8:00pm Downtown Glenside

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 • 2017 Township, County, • Public Safety 7:30pm CH • Library Community EASTSIDE CHRISTMAS • Second Saturday Noon- Sewer & Refuse Bill mailed • Public Affairs 7:45pm CH Appreciation Day TREE COLLECTIONS 4:00pm Downtown Glenside last week • Finance 8:00pm CH • Historical Commission 6:30pm CH • Black History Month Lecture 7:30pm CH East Cheltenham Library Used Book Sale Feb. 7-11 ➔ • Shade Tree 7:30pm TB Elkins Park Library Used Book Sale Feb. 10-12 ➔ 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 • Zoning Hearing Board Valentine’s Day • Board of Commissioners • La Mott BHAR 6:30pm TB • Schools closed • Public Works Facilities 7:30pm CH • School Board Legislative 7:30pm CH • Wyncote BHAR 7:00pm TB • Government Day 9:00am- closed • Environmental Advisory 7:45pm SB Noon beginning at Ogontz • Maple Sugar Day 1:00- 7:30pm TB Fire House 2:30pm Glenside Hall

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 • Maple Sugar Day rain date Presidents’ Day Route A Refuse/Recycling Route B Refuse/Recycling Route C Refuse/Recycling Route D Refuse/Recycling No Refuse/Recycling • EDTF 7:00pm TB • Library Board 7:00pm TB • SAMH 7:30pm TB No Special Collection • Township Building closed • Zoning Hearing Board • 22nd Annual Family Bingo • Libraries open 7:30pm CH & Ice Cream Social 6:30pm • Schools closed Rowland CC

Pooper Scooper Law Pedestrian Safety 26 27 28 Cheltenham Township Ordinance requires pet owners or Pedestrians should use marked crosswalks whenever avail- • Planning Commission • Auxiliary Police 7:30pm TB caretakers to dispose of pet waste in a sanitary manner. If able to cross the street. Don’t cross midblock, per the PA 7:30pm TB pet waste is improperly left on the ground, rain will sweep it Vehicle Code. Also check both ways before crossing, even on & bacteria into the storm drains & then into our waterways, green lights. Finally, don’t assume drivers can see you; make impairing water quality. eye contact with drivers to be sure before crossing.

Labor Day

People of all ages can nurture and express their creativity through various mediums at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts. The center also hosts theatre productions, regular jazz performances and gallery exhibitions that often feature student works.

The Cheltenham Center for the Arts Started with the goal of building a supportive public school in the Township and the oldest (CCA) welcomes all people to classes in painting, community “for people to work together and talk school in Pennsylvania in continuous use on the ceramics, drawing and jewelry making as well together about art,” founders Gladys Wagner, same site. The Township-owned building earned as Summer Art Camps, gallery exhibitions, and Tobeleah Wechsler and Helen Foster called a designation on the National Register of Historic theatre and music programs. CCA believes the meeting on September 2, 1940, to plan an exhibi- Places in 2001. arts give people of all ages and experience levels tion of Cheltenham Township artists to coincide More recently, CCA expanded into a chance to learn new skills and to explore new with the 250th anniversary of Cheltenham Village. Elkins Central, a special place for ways of seeing the world. An outstanding faculty The exhibition was held 12 days later. CCA was classes and concerts at the Elkins aims to provide inspiring opportunities to nurture officially incorporated on November 21, 1940, a Park Train Station, and a lovely gift creativity and joy. Student artwork is featured gestation period of just 80 days! shop in the heart of Elkins Park. each year. In 1953 CCA moved to its current home at 439 For full details on CCA programs, Ashbourne Road, Cheltenham, the former George visit www.CheltenhamArts.org or K. Heller School. Built in 1883, it was the first call 215-379-4660.

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Free Leaf Mulch Storm Drains With your own shovel & containers, pick up free mulch Per Township Ordinance, never 1 2 3 4 made from composted leaves at three sites: dump anything into storm Ash Wednesday • Read Across America Party • First Friday 5:00-8:00pm drain inlets along roadways • Twinning Committee 7:00pm Elkins Park Library Downtown Glenside • Kleinheinz Pond parking lot, Tookany Creek Parkway 7:30pm TB • Fire Board 7:30pm PW between Jenkintown Road & Central Avenue. because they empty directly • Public Works 7:30pm CH • Curtis Arboretum lower level, 1250 W. Church Road. into the Tookany Creek. Con- • Waverly Road Compost Facility, Waverly Road between tact the Police at 911 to report • Building & Zoning 8:00pm CH Church Road & Cheltenham Avenue. illegal dumping immediately. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 • Public Safety 7:30pm CH • Historical Commission • Second Saturday Noon- • Public Affairs 7:45pm CH 7:30pm RW 4:00pm Downtown Glenside • Finance 8:00pm CH • Shade Tree 7:30pm TB • Daddy Daughter Dance 5:00-7:00pm Glenside Hall

East Cheltenham Library Used Book Sale March 7-11 ➔ Elkins Park Library Used Book Sale March 10-12 ➔ 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 • Daylight Savings Time • Zoning Hearing Board • School Board Legislative • Board of Commissioners • La Mott BHAR 6:30pm TB St. Patrick’s Day begins 7:30pm CH 7:45pm SB 7:30pm CH • Wyncote BHAR 7:00pm TB Bagged Garden • Family Fun Day & Children’s • EMS 7:00pm PW Debris Rtes. 9-15 Art Show Opening Noon- 4:00pm Cheltenham Art Center

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 • Environmental Advisory • EDTF 7:00pm TB • Library Board 7:00pm TB • SAMH 7:30pm TB Bagged Garden 7:30pm TB • Zoning Hearing Board Debris Rtes. 1-8 7:30pm CH

Sewer Blocked? 26 27 28 29 30 31 Contractors must call the Bagged Garden Township (215-887-6200, ext. • Planning Commission • Auxiliary Police 7:30pm TB Debris Rtes. 9-15 7:30pm TB 216) within 24 hours before or after clearing a sewer blockage in a lateral line, so the Township can ensure the main sewer line remains clear.

Do you have old prom videos on VHS? Or use the Creation Station and graphic tablets Elkins Park Library has the tools you need to 35mm slides of the Grand Canyon? The Beatles to produce movies, edit animated films, process get the job done. on vinyl? Preserve your precious memories by images and complete other visual projects. Li- The Digital Media Lab was made possible by a converting these older formats to ones that will brary card holders can also borrow equipment, grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Li- play on modern devices at the Digital Media Lab including video cameras, external hard drives, brary Services as administered by the Pennsylva- @ the Elkins Park Library. And it’s all free. digital cameras and digital microscopes, to help nia Department of Education, the Office of Com- translate their creative vision to reality. Training monwealth Libraries and the Commonwealth of The Digital Media Lab is equipped with two materials and classes on how to use the equip- Rosh Hashanah Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf, Governor. powerful iMac computers loadedFirst Day with Adobe’s ment are also available. Creative Suite and other software. The Digitiza- tion Station has equipment to transfer VHS tapes, Whether your goal is to pass on your family photographs, documents, vinyl LPs, slides and history to future generations, create a business other formats to a digital medium. promotional video for YouTube, or explore and expand your skills with visual productions, the

Columbus Day Yom Kippur

Cardholders may use a new Library System Digital Media Lab at the Elkins Park branch to convert slides, VHS videos and other dated media to modern formats. Budding film-makers can create and edit short movies using the Creation Station.

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Earth Day Activities Anonymous Tips Do Not Solicit Registry Sanitary Sewer Care Visit the Township’s website Report suspicions of drugs or other criminal activity Residents may enroll in a voluntary program to prohibit Nothing but toilet paper 1 www.CheltenhamTownship. anonymously by calling 215-885-1600, ext. 777. Or use the solicitors from visiting their homes. Note: This restriction will & bodily waste should be org for details about Earth Day “Crime Tips Online” link at www.CheltenhamTownship.org > not apply to government agencies, religious groups, registered flushed down toilets, & no activities on April 22. Department & Services > Police Department. non-profit organizations or political candidates. Register online grease or food should be via www.CheltenhamTownship.org > Departments & Services > dumped down sinks to avoid Police Department. creating blockages in the sanitary sewer. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 • Last day to pay 2017 • Twinning Committee • Fire Board 7:30pm PW Bagged Garden • Second Saturday Noon- Township, County, Sewer & 7:30pm TB Debris Rtes. 1-8 4:00pm Downtown Glenside Refuse Bill at discount • Public Works 7:30pm CH • First Friday 5:00-8:00pm • East Cheltenham Egg Hunt • Building & Zoning Downtown Glenside 2:00pm Rowland CC 8:00pm CH

East Cheltenham Library Pansy Sale April 4-8 ➔ Elkins Park Library Used Book Sale April 7-9 ➔ 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Palm Sunday Passover First Day • Zoning Hearing Board • Public Safety 7:30pm CH • Historical Commission Good Friday • Public Works Facilities • 74th Annual Painting Show • Schools closed this week for 7:30pm CH • Public Affairs 7:45pm CH 7:30pm RW No Special Collection closed Opening 1:00–3:00pm Spring Break • School Board Legislative • Finance 8:00pm CH • Shade Tree 7:30pm TB • Township Building closed • Libraries closed this Cheltenham Art Center • Spring Break activities at La 7:45pm SB • Libraries open weekend Mott & Rowland CC

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 9-15 ➔ 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Easter • 2016-17 Mercantile/ • EDTF 7:00pm TB • Board of Commissioners • La Mott BHAR 6:30pm TB Bagged Garden Earth Day Business Privilege Tax due • Zoning Hearing Board 7:30pm CH • Wyncote BHAR 7:00pm TB Debris Rtes. 9-15 • Earth Day activities across before penalty 7:30pm CH community • 2016 final EIT return due • 4th Annual Downtown • Environmental Advisory Glenside Arts Festival Noon- 7:30pm TB 6:00pm Easton Road East Cheltenham Library Used Book Sale April 18-22 ➔ 23 28 24 25 26 27 Bagged Garden 29 • Planning Commission • Auxiliary Police 7:30pm TB • Library Board 7:00pm East • SAMH 7:30pm TB Debris Rtes. 1-8 • Flea Market 9:00am-1:00pm 7:30pm TB Cheltenham Library Curtis Arboretum • 29th Annual Arbor Day 10:00am Melrose Park 30

A full-scale emergency drill at Elkins Park School that involved over 300 responders in October 2015 provided a test run for the School District’s emergency response plan. The Cheltenham Emergency Management Team helped develop a comprehensive plan for each school building.

School safety is a top priority in the com- To ensure that staff and students are familiar A drill of this magnitude offers a rare munity. That is why the Township Emergency with the plan, the School District conducts regu- opportunity for regional departments and Management Team has been working with the lar meetings, trainings and drills throughout the agencies to practice first-responder core Cheltenham School District for more than three year. But the plan’s biggest test played out in capabilities together. While each discipline years to develop and implement emergency re- a full scale drill in October 2015 that simulated regularly trains on their own, a full-scale drill sponse plans for each of our public schools. The an explosion in the mechanical room at Elkins enables them to practice logistics and teamwork. Emergency Management Team assessed the Dis- Park School. Evaluators monitored the drill, which entailed fire trict’s safety needs against the potential threats suppression, extrication, triage, evacuation and Employees from every department in the Town- that they may face and then helped develop a reunification. The results enabled all participants ship and School District took part in the drill that comprehensive emergency plan for each school to fine-tune their plans and protocols to improve also featured emergency responders from nine building. The plans were then condensed into future emergency operations. ambulance companies and seven fire compa- easy to read, age-appropriate posters, which are nies across the region. Dozens of students even prominently displayed in each classroom. participated as “victims” in the simulated mass- casualty event.

Printed on Recycled Paper 22 Township Building: 215-887-1000, www.CheltenhamTownship.org School District: 215-886-9500, www.Cheltenham.org Police, Fire & Ambulance: 911 / Police Business: 215-885-1600 Anonymous Police Tips: 215-885-1600, ext. 777 May2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Trim Overgrowth Trim overgrown trees & 1 2 3 4 5 6 bushes to provide a 9’ clear- • 1st quarterly EIT form due • Pool registration begins • Twinning Committee • Fire Board 7:30pm PW Bagged Garden • Drive In Movie 8:00pm Debris Rtes. 9-15 ance over sidewalks & a 14’ 9:00am-Noon & 1:00pm- 7:30pm TB Cheltenham High School TB clearance over roadways. 3:00pm • Public Works 7:30pm CH • Pension Board TB At intersections, ensure • Building & Zoning 8:00am overgrowth does not impede 8:00pm CH • First Friday 5:00-8:00pm drivers’ sight distance. Downtown Glenside 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 • Zoning Hearing Board • School Board Legislative • Public Safety 7:30pm CH • Historical Commission Bagged Garden • Second Saturday Noon- 7:30pm CH 7:45pm SB • Public Affairs 7:45pm CH 6:30pm CH Debris Rtes. 1-8 4:00pm Downtown Glenside • Environmental Advisory • Historic Preservation 7:30pm TB Lecture 7:30pm CH • Shade Tree 7:30pm TB

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Mother’s Day Primary Election Day • Board of Commissioners • La Mott BHAR 6:30pm TB Bagged Garden • Drive In Movie rain date Refuse/Recycling Not 7:30pm CH • Wyncote BHAR 7:00pm TB Debris Rtes. 9-15 Affected • EMS 7:00pm PW • Township Building open • Libraries open • Schools closed NATIONAL POLICE WEEK MAY 14-20 ➔ ➔ East Cheltenham Library Used Book Sale May 16-20 ➔ Elkins Park Library Used Book Sale May 19-21 ➔ 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 • Planning Commission • EDTF 7:00pm TB • Library Board 7:00pm Elkins • SAMH 7:30pm TB Ramadan First Day • Public Works Facilities 7:30pm TB • Zoning Hearing Board Park Library Bagged Garden closed 7:30pm CH Debris Rtes. 1-8 • Libraries closed this weekend

Repair Curbs & Sidewalks Pool Registration 28 29 30 31 Curb & sidewalk maintenance Regular pool registration is available at the Township Memorial Day Route A Refuse/Recycling Route B Refuse/Recycling is a property owner’s respon- Administration Building from 9:00am-Noon & 1:00-3:00pm on No Refuse/Recycling • Auxiliary Police 7:30pm TB sibility. Call 215-887-6200, ext. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from May 2 until June 15 • Township Building closed 220, for a low-bid contractor & then every weekday beginning June 19. Avoid long lines by • Libraries closed for concrete work. attending special evening or weekend registrations. • Schools closed

Population: 36,793 (2010 census)/37,024 Public Transportation: 11 SEPTA bus Colleges/Universities: Arcadia University, • Greater Valley Forge Transportation Man- (2014 census estimate) routes (6, 16, 18, 22, 28, 55, 70, 77, 80, H Alvernia College, Gratz College, Recon- agement Association Sustainable Award and XH). 6 train stations (Glenside, Jenkin- structionist Rabbinical College, Salus – Platinum Level (2015) Form of Government: Commissioner- town-Wyncote, Elkins Park and Melrose University and Westminster Theological Manager, operating under a Home Rule • National Arbor Day Foundation Tree City Park on the Doylestown/Warminster/West Seminary Charter USA – 18th consecutive year (2016) Trenton Line and Lawndale and Chelten- Medical Facilities: Einstein Medical Township Area: 9.06 square miles ham on the Fox Chase Line). TransNet • 16th Growth Award from the National Center Elkins Park. Several major facilities service for seniors ages 65 and older. Free Arbor Day Foundation (2016) 100 feet above sea level (S.E. located within 7 mile radius Elevation: Labor Day TransNet service within Township Monday- corner) to 420 feet (N.W. corner) • Designation of Cheltenham Township as Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Religious Institutions: Over 40 of various Audubon Bird Town (2016) Latitude and Longitude: 40 degrees 04 faiths and denominations. Municipal Buildings: 14 minutes 10 seconds North, 75 degrees 07 • First Place Awards for the Decoration of National Historic Landmarks: Grey minutes 35 seconds West (at Township Historic House Museum: 1 a Historic Building (Richard Wall House Towers of Arcadia University and Beth Administration Building) Museum) and Holiday Project or Event Art Center: 1 Sholom Synagogue (Richard Wall House Museum Holiday Township Real Estate Tax: 8.0972 mills Flood Control Structure: 1 National Register of Historic Places: Display) to the Old York Road Garden (2016) Township-owned buildings: Henry W. Club from the Garden Club Federation of Recreation: Over 350 acres of Township Assessed Valuation: $1,860,831,640 (as of Breyer Jr. House (Township Administra- Pennsylvania (2016) parkland, including 15 public playgrounds, Jan. 1, 2016) tion Building), Curtis Hall and Arboretum, 36 park areas, 32 public tennis courts, 9 Glenside Memorial Hall, George K. Heller basketball courts, 3 outdoor roller hockey Earned Income/Net Profit Tax Rate: School (Cheltenham Center for the Arts), 1 percent (Township and School District courts, 2 community centers, 2 municipal Benjamin Rowland House (Shovel Shop) combined) rental facilities available for public func- and Wall House (Richard Wall House tions, 2 municipal swimming pools, 2 bird 1 mill wholesale, 1.5 Museum) Mercantile Rate: sanctuaries, 1 sand volleyball court, 1 pub- mills retail lic indoor pool, 1 skate park and 1 private Recognition/Awards: 4 mills indoor ice skating rink Business Privilege Tax: • Pennsylvania State Association of Local Services Tax: $52 annually from Public Trails: Approximately 5 miles Township Commissioners’ Governor’s people who work in the Township Award for Local Government Excellence Libraries: 4 branches, with more than 60 to Cheltenham Commissioner Drew computers and over 150,000 volumes Miles of Roadway: 103 Township, Sharkey (2016) 25 State and 2 County Schools: 7 public schools and approxi- • Reaccreditation of Cheltenham Police De- mately 20 private and parochial schools, partment by Pennsylvania Law Enforce- including 1 adult school ment Accreditation Commission (2016)

Printed on Recycled Paper 24 Township Building: 215-887-1000, www.CheltenhamTownship.org School District: 215-886-9500, www.Cheltenham.org Police, Fire & Ambulance: 911 / Police Business: 215-885-1600 Anonymous Police Tips: 215-885-1600, ext. 777 June2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Arts in the Park Concerts in the Park The 22nd Annual Arts in the Park on Sunday, June 4 (rain date The popular Concerts in the Park series kicks off a 20th season 1 2 3 June 11) from 10:00am to 5:00pm presents a fine selection on June 25. Bring a picnic supper & lawn chairs to enjoy the Route C Refuse/Recycling Route D Refuse/Recycling • 60th Annual Fishing Derby of quality, juried wares crafted by talented artists & features free performances on five Sundays at 5:00pm usually held at • Fire Board 7:30pm PW No Special Collection 9:00am Kleinheinz Pond Sustainable Cheltenham. The event is held at High School Park beautiful Curtis Arboretum, located at 1250 W. Church Road in • First Friday 5:00-8:00pm • Special pool registration TB on Montgomery Avenue & High School Road. Call 215-782-8082 Wyncote. Downtown Glenside 10:00am-Noon for details.

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • 22nd Annual Arts in the • Last day to pay 2017 • Twinning Committee • Historical Commission Bagged Garden • Second Saturday Noon- Park featuring Sustainable Township, County, Sewer & 7:30pm TB 7:30pm RW Debris Rtes. 9-15 4:00pm Downtown Glenside Cheltenham 10:00am- Refuse Bill before penalty • Public Works 7:30pm CH • Shade Tree 7:30pm TB 5:00pm High School Park • Special pool registration • Building & Zoning 6:00-8:00pm TB 8:00pm CH

Playground Program Registration 6:30-8:30pm La Mott & Rowland CC June 6-8 Elkins Park Library Half-Price Used Book Sale June 9-15 ➔ 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 • Arts in the Park rain date • Zoning Hearing Board • Special pool registration Flag Day Route C Refuse/Recycling Route D Refuse/Recycling • Pools open today 7:30pm CH 6:00-8:00pm TB No Refuse/Recycling • La Mott BHAR 6:30pm TB No Special Collection • Special pool registration • School Board Legislative • Township Building closed • Wyncote BHAR 7:00pm TB 10:00am-2:00pm TB 7:45pm SB • Libraries open • Public Safety 7:30pm CH • Schools open • Public Affairs 7:45pm CH • Finance 8:00pm CH Elkins Park Library Used Book Bag Sale June 16-21 ➔ 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Father’s Day • Environmental Advisory • EDTF 7:00pm TB • Board of Commissioners • Last day of school Bagged Garden 7:30pm TB • Zoning Hearing Board 7:30pm CH • Special pool registration Debris Rtes. 1-8 7:30pm CH 6:00-8:00pm TB • SAMH 7:30pm TB

Lawn & Garden Tips 25 26 27 28 29 30 For lawns & gardens, use Concert in the Park Bagged Garden • • Playground and Teen • Auxiliary Police 7:30pm TB • Library Board 7:00pm TB only organic fertilizers & 5:00pm Curtis Arboretum Debris Rtes. 9-15 Camps begin today use them sparingly. Avoid • Planning Commission pesticides. These chemicals 7:30pm TB can be swept into local waterways by stormwater runoff & harm aquatic life.

SB School Administration Building, 2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park RW Richard Wall Carriage House, 1 Wall Park Drive, Elkins Park CH Curtis Hall, 1250 W. Church Road, Wyncote Meeting Locations TB Township Administration Building, 8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park PW Public Works Facility, 8101 Old York Road, Elkins Park 25 Township, School District, County, State and Federal Officials

Accounting Township Officials County Officials Federal Officials • Bruce Rangnow, Director of Fiscal Affairs Administration Montgomery County Commissioners United States Congressman • Bryan T. Havir, Township Manager and Secretary Parks and Recreation • Josh Shapiro, Chair • Brendan F. Boyle • Joseph M. Bagley, Solicitor • Brian Hinson, Director of Parks & Recreation • Valerie A. Arkoosh, MD, MPH, Vice Chair (13th Congressional District) • Alyson E. Elliott, Assistant Township Manager • Anthony Birdsong, La Mott Community Center • Joseph C. Gale 115 E. Glenside Avenue, Suite 1 • Charlyn J. Battle, Human Resources Director Director Glenside, PA 19038 County Court House • Nancy K. Gibson, Public Information & Complaint/ • Susan L. Fries, Rowland Community 215-517-6572 Open Records Officer Center Director P.O. Box 311 Boyle.house.gov • Karen Lavelle, Facilities Coordinator Swede and Airy Streets Taxes Rosh Hashanah Norristown, PA 19404-0311 United States Senators First Day Emergency Medical Service • Stephen G. Burns, Finance Officer & Controller 610-278-3000 • Robert P. Casey, Jr. • Kenneth C. Hellendall, Director & Chief www.MontcoPA.org 2000 Market Street, Suite 610 Public Works of Operations Philadelphia, PA 19103 Assistant Chief • Christopher Clewell, Public Works Superintendent • Michael A. Smaltini, 215-405-9660 Captain State Officials • Michael G. Fleming, Public Works Coordinator/ • Ken Beerger, www.casey.senate.gov Code Official • Jessica Barto, Lieutenant Governor • Pat Toomey • William A Ferrari, Refuse/Recycling Superintendent • Nathan Wass, Engineer • Columbus Day Yom Kippur Tom Wolf 8 Penn Center • Charles Fluehr, Engineer • David L. Smith, Fleet Superintendent Philadelphia Regional Office 1628 John F. Kennedy Blvd. • Robert Coyle, Highway Superintendent • Gerald Speed, ALS Coordinator 200 South Broad Street Suite 1702 • Robert Dominick, Parks Superintendent 11th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 Emergency Management • Henry Wacker, Sewer Superintendent/Plumbing Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-241-1090 • Kenneth C. Hellendall, Coordinator Inspector 215-560-2640 www.toomey.senate.gov • Joseph Gruver, Deputy Coordinator www.governor.pa.gov Police • Kimberly Kirschner, Deputy Coordinator • John Frye, Acting Chief of Police Representative in the Libraries Pennsylvania General Assembly • Vacant, Deputy Chief of Police • Lt. John Slavin, Administration & Professional • Carrie L. Turner, President & CEO • Steve McCarter th Standards Division Commander • Dorothy Sutton, Director, Administrative Services (154 Legislative District) • Lt. Daniel Farley, Patrol Division Commander 115 E. Glenside Avenue, Suite 8 Glenside, PA 19038 • Lt. John Weed, Detective Division Commander School District Officials 215-572-5210 www.pahouse.com/McCarter Planning and Zoning 2016 Cheltenham School Board • Henry Sekawungu, Director of Planning & Zoning • William England, President Senator in the Pennsylvania • Amy Riddle Montgomery, Township Engineer • Stephanie H. Gray, Vice President Legislature • Robert J. Habgood, Assistant to the Director • David L. Cohen • Art Haywood, III th • Bryan Moss, Building Inspector • Joel I. Fishbein (4 Senatorial District) • Julie Haywood 1168 Easton Road Fire • Brian Malloy Abington, PA 19001 • Joseph W. O’Neill, Fire Marshal • Jean McWilliams 215-517-1434 • Napoleon Nelson www.senatorhaywood.com • David M. Rackow

Printed on Recycled Paper 26 Township Building: 215-887-1000, www.CheltenhamTownship.org School District: 215-886-9500, www.Cheltenham.org Police, Fire & Ambulance: 911 / Police Business: 215-885-1600 Anonymous Police Tips: 215-885-1600, ext. 777 July2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Independence Day Streambank Tips Household Hazardous Unwanted Medications Rental Facilities Activities Don’t dump anything into streams, even garden debris like Waste and Electronics Drop off unwanted medica- Curtis & Glenside Halls (215- 1 Greater Glenside leaves, branches & grass clippings, which can be hazardous Collection tions at the Cheltenham 885-2428) are ideal for spe- Patriotic Association: www. to aquatic life in excessive amounts. Keep lawn furniture & Check the Montgomery County Police Station, 8230 Old cial events & regular group glensidejuly4thevent.com. gardening tools away from waterways since heavy rains may website MontgomeryCoun- York Road in Elkins Park, meetings. Also, La Mott East Cheltenham Community sweep them in. Don’t mow to the edge of streambanks; allow tyRecycles.org for this year’s anytime between 8:00am (215-635-3255) & Rowland Council: www.facebook.com/ vegetation to grow freely in a 10’ strip along the banks to collection dates for household and 10:00pm. (215-379-2233) Community EastCheltenham reduce erosion & help filter out pollutants. hazardous waste and electron- Centers offer rooms for small ics, or call 610-278-3618. parties. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Independence Day Route B Refuse/Recycling Route C Refuse/Recycling Route D Refuse/Recycling • East Cheltenham Parade No Refuse/Recycling • Public Works 7:30pm CH • Fire Board 7:30pm PW No Special Collection rain date 11:30am • Township Building closed • Building & Zoning • First Friday 5:00-8:00pm • Second Saturday Noon- • Libraries closed 8:00pm CH Downtown Glenside 4:00pm Downtown Glenside Glenside Parade rain date • East Cheltenham Parade • 11:30am 4:00pm • Glenside Parade 4:00pm 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 • Concert in the Park • 2017-18 School Tax bill • Public Safety 7:30pm CH • Shade Tree 7:30pm TB Bagged Garden • Flick’N’Float Glenside Pool 5:00pm Curtis Arboretum mailed last week • Public Affairs 7:45pm CH Debris Rtes. 1-8 rain date • Zoning Hearing Board • Finance 8:00pm CH • Flick’N’Float 8:00pm 7:30pm CH Glenside Pool

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 • Environmental Advisory • EDTF 7:00pm TB • Board of Commissioners • La Mott BHAR 6:30pm TB Bagged Garden • Playground Carnival 7:30pm TB • Zoning Hearing Board 7:30pm CH • Wyncote BHAR 7:00pm TB Debris Rtes. 9-15 5:30-8:30pm Wall Park 7:30pm CH • EMS 7:00pm PW • Playground Carnival 5:30- rain date 8:30pm Wall Park

23 24 28 • Concert in the Park • Planning Commission 25 26 27 Bagged Garden 29 5:00pm Curtis Arboretum 7:30pm TB • Flick’N’Float 8:00pm • Library Board 7:00pm TB • Flick’N’Float Conklin Pool Debris Rtes. 1-8 Conklin Pool rain date 30 31 • 2nd quarterly EIT form due

SB School Administration Building, 2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park RW Richard Wall Carriage House, 1 Wall Park Drive, Elkins Park CH Curtis Hall, 1250 W. Church Road, Wyncote Meeting Locations TB Township Administration Building, 8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park PW Public Works Facility, 8101 Old York Road, Elkins Park 27 2016 Operating & Capital Budgets Total (Memorandum Budget Summaries – Estimated Township Revenues General Fund State Liquid Fuel Capital Budget Only)

Revenues Real Estate Tax Current Year Levy 15,071,009 – – 15,071,009 Prior Year Levies 200,000 – – 200,000 Fees, Licenses & Permits 1,625,400 – – 1,625,400 Fines, Forfeits & Costs 212,000 – – 212,000 Interest & Rents 87,000 – – 87,000 Grants & Gifts 1,068,392 917,650 11,268,348 13,254,390 Departmental Earnings 14,654,982 – – 14,654,982 Act 511 Taxes 7,251,000 – – 7,251,000 Miscellaneous Non-Revenues 2,325,660 – – – 2,325,660 Assessments – – – – Interfund Transfers – – – – Intergovernmental Revenues – – – – Total 42,495,443 917,650 11,268,348 54,681,441

Budget Summaries – Estimated Township Expenditures

Expenditures Administration 1,712,342 – – 1,712,342 Finance Officer 116,878 – – 116,878 Township Buildings 308,697 – – 308,697 Police 9,072,252 – – 9,072,252 Fire 1,363,527 – – 1,363,527 Planning & Zoning 531,936 – – 531,936 EMS 1,121,731 – – 1,121,731 Refuse 2,081,743 – – 2,081,743 Sanitary Sewers 4,406,006 – – 4,406,006 Streets & Bridges 1,364,389 917,650 – 2,282,039 Street Lighting 465,000 – – 465,000 Parks & Recreation 1,830,086 – – 1,830,086 Swimming Pools 213,549 – – 213,549 Miscellaneous 12,616,222 – – 12,616,222 Special Capital Projects – 20,045,157 20,045,157 Total 37,204,358 917,650 20,045,157 58,167,165 Excess of Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 5,291,085 0 (8,776,809) (3,485,724) Debt Service (3,543,085) – – (3,543,085) Library Board (1,548,000) – – (1,548,000) Total (5,091,085) 0 0 (5,091,085) Excess of Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 0 0 (8,776,809) (8,776,809)

Examing the 2016 Real Estate Tax Dollar 14.44% (8.0972 Mills) Cheltenham Township Cheltenham School District (2015-2016 School Year) 79.39% (44.5156 Mills) 6.17% (3.459 Mills) Montgomery County

Printed on Recycled Paper 28 2015 Summary Financial Statment Note: A full auditor’s report is available at the Township Administration Building. Other Total Balance Sheet Governmental Funds (December 31, 2015) General Fund Capital Project Fund Governmental Funds Governmental Funds

Assets Cash and cash equivalents 6,568,508 7,774,471 104,141 14,447,120 Investments 1,225,076 – 5 1,225,081 Receivables 984,574 358,946 – 1,343,520 Total Assets 8,778,158 8,133,417 104,146 17,015,721 Liabilities Accounts payable 394,127 900 – 395,027 Accrued expenses 368,908 180,000 – 548,908 Escrows and deposits 1,694,394 – – 1,694,394 Total Liabilities 2,457,429 180,900 – 2,638,329 Deferred Inflows of Resources Unavailable Revenue 286,823 – – 286,823 TOTAL DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES 286,823 – – 286,823 Fund Balances Assigned – Highway – – 77,962 77,962 Assigned – Capital Projects – 7,952,517 – 7,952,517 Assigned 1,700,000 – 26,184 1,726,184 Unassigned 4,333,906 – – 4,333,906 Total Fund Balances 6,033,906 7,952,517 104,146 14,090,569 Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources & Fund Balances 8,778,158 8,133,417 104,146 17,015,721

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances - Governmental Funds (Year ended December 31, 2015)

Revenues Real estate taxes from current levy 14,166,628 – – 14,166,628 Real estate taxes from prior years 478,671 – – 478,671 Interest and rents 79,499 16,011 443 95,953 Grants and gifts 1,052,320 1,194,587 804,300 3,051,207 Cable franchise fee revenue 639,925 – – 639,925 Fees, licenses and permits 806,426 – – 806,426 Fines, forfeits and costs 204,036 – – 204,036 Departmental earnings 14,198,806 – – 14,198,806 Taxes levied under Local Tax Enabling Act Earned income taxes 4,022,262 – – 4,022,262 Other 3,278,319 – – 3,278,319 Miscellaneous 1,426,651 463,561 – 1,890,212 Total Revenues 40,353,543 1,674,159 804,743 42,832,445 Expenditures General government 1,972,759 – – 1,972,759 Protection to persons and property 11,588,274 – – 11,588,274 Health and sanitation 6,016,104 – – 6,016,104 Highways 1,782,315 – 1,004,883 2,787,198 Recreation 1,732,522 – – 1,732,522 Insurance 7,296,098 – – 7,296,098 Project costs – 4,040,433 – 4,040,433 Contributions to pensions 3,831,727 – – 3,831,727 Contribution to library 1,548,000 – – 1,548,000 Miscellaneous 1,171,684 – – 1,171,684 Debt service 130,698 – 3,414,434 3,545,132 Total Expenditures 37,070,181 4,040,433 4,419,317 45,529,931 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures 3,283,362 (2,366,274) (3,614,574) (2,697,486) Other Financing Other financing sources – – – – Sources (Uses) Proceeds from bond issuance – – – – Discount on bonds issued – – – – Refunding bonds issued 10,000,000 – – 10,000,000 Premium on refunding bonds issued – – – – Payment to refunded bond escrow agent (9,755,783) – – (9,755,783) Refunding bond issue discount (113,519) – – (113,519) Transfers in 23,310 – 3,414,434 3,437,744 Transfers out (3,414,434) (23,310) – (3,437,744) Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) (3,260,426) (23,310) 3,414,434 130,698 Net Change in Fund Balances 22,936 (2,389,584) (200,140) (2,566,788) Fund Balances at Beginning of Year 6,010,970 10,342,101 304,286 16,657,357 Fund Balances at End of Year 6,033,906 7,952,517 104,146 14,090,569 29 Township Address & Telephone Directory

8230 Old York Road • Rowland Community Hours: • Elkins Park Fire Company • Cheltenham High School Municipal Buildings Elkins Park, PA 19027-1589 Center - Mon., Wed. 10:00 a.m. – 7818 Montgomery Avenue 500 Rices Mill Road • Township Administration 215-885-4796 400 Myrtle Avenue 9:00 p.m. Elkins Park, PA 19027 Wyncote, PA 19095 Building Hours: Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. – Cheltenham, PA 19012 - Tue., Thur., Fri. 10:00 a.m. – 215-517-3700 • Glenside Fire Company 8230 Old York Road 4:00 p.m. 215-379-2233 6:00 p.m. Elkins Park, PA 19027-1589 - Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 210 W. Glenside Avenue • Cedarbrook Central Glenside, PA 19038 215-887-1000 East Side (#38-1-02) • Richard Wall - Sun. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 500 Rices Mill Road House Museum Fax: 215-887-1561 Magisterial District Judge • La Mott Fire Company Wyncote, PA 19095 Elizabeth A. McHugh 1 Wall Park Drive • Glenside Free Library www.CheltenhamTownship.org 7600 Penrose Avenue 215-881-6427, ext. 4025 Elkins Park, PA 19027 www.facebook.com/ 7804 Montgomery Avenue 215 S. Keswick Avenue Elkins Park, PA 19027 • Cedarbrook West CheltenhamTownship Station Mews 215-887-9159 Glenside, PA 19038 Elkins Park, PA 19027 Hours: By appointment 215-885-0455 • Ogontz Fire Company 1331 Ivy Hill Road Hours: Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. – 215-635-0656 Wyndmoor, PA 19150 4:30 p.m. [email protected] 8215 Old York Road Hours: Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. – Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-881-6427, ext. 4000 Tax Office Hours: Weekdays, Hours: 4:00 p.m. Libraries 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Mon., Wed., Fri. 10:00 a.m. – Sometime in 2016 both District Justice • Cedarbrook East * www.CheltenhamLibraries.org 6:00 p.m. • Police Administration Courts will be consolidated at 117 Old Art Center/Adult School 7631 Waters Road York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046. • Business Office - Tue., Thur. 10:00 a.m. – Cheltenham, PA 19012 Building 9:00 p.m. • Cheltenham Center 215 S. Keswick Avenue for the Arts 215-881-6427, ext. 4001 8230 Old York Road • Public Works Facility - Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Elkins Park, PA 19027-1589 Glenside, PA 19038 439 Ashbourne Road 8101 Old York Road - Sun. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Elkins Park School Emergency: 911 215-885-0457 Cheltenham, PA 19012 Elkins Park, PA 19027 8149 New Second Street [email protected] 215-379-4660 Business: 215-885-1600 215-635-4600 • La Mott Free Library Elkins Park, PA 19027 Anonymous Tips: Hours: Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to La Mott Community Center www.CheltenhamArts.org Hours: Weekdays, 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 215-881-4941 215-885-1600, ext. 777 – 3:00 p.m. and Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 7420 Sycamore Avenue Satellite Location www.facebook.com/ La Mott, PA 19027 2:00 p.m. • East Cheltenham Elkins Central (Elkins Park • Cheltenham Elementary Cheltenhamtwppd Free Library 215-635-4419 Train Station) 7853 Front Street Station Hours: • Curtis Hall Daily, Rowland Community [email protected] 7879 Spring Avenue Cheltenham, PA 19012 6:00 a.m. – Midnight 1250 W. Church Road Center Hours: Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-7415 Wyncote, PA 19095 400 Myrtle Avenue - Mon., Wed. 3:00 p.m. – www.ElkinsCentral.com • Emergency Medical Service 215-884-7675 • Glenside Elementary Cheltenham, PA 19012 8:30 p.m. Azalea Hall • Cheltenham Adult School 400 Harrison Avenue 215-379-2077 - Tue. 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 8230 Old York Road • Conklin Pool P.O. Box 11291 Glenside, PA 19038 [email protected] - Thur. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Elkins Park, PA 19027-1589 15 E. Church Road Elkins Park, PA 19027-0291 215-881-6440 Emergency: 911 Elkins Park, PA 19027 Hours: - Fri. 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 215-887-1720 - Sat. Noon – 4:00 p.m. Business: 215-887-5925 215-379-8727 - Mon. 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. www.CheltenhamAdultSchool.org • Myers Elementary - Tue. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 7609 Montgomery Avenue • Emergency Management • Glenside Hall and Elkins Park, PA 19027 - Wed. 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fire Houses 215-887-1000, ext. 510 Swimming Pool - Thur., Fri. 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cheltenham 215-517-4540 www.facebook.com/ 185 S. Keswick Avenue - Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For all fire emergencies, call 911. School District CheltenhamTownship- Glenside, PA 19038 www.ctfd.net • Wyncote Elementary • School Administration EmergencyManagement 215-885-2428 (hall) 333 Rices Mill Road • Elkins Park Free Library Building 215-885-1717 (pool) 563 E. Church Road • Cheltenham Fire Company Wyncote, PA 19095 • District Justice Courts* 2000 Ashbourne Road Elkins Park, PA 19027 413 Ryers Avenue 215-881-6410 West Side (#38-1-03) • La Mott Community Center Elkins Park, PA 19027 215-635-5000 Cheltenham, PA 19012 Magisterial District Judge 7420 Sycamore Avenue 215-886-9500 [email protected] Christopher J. Cerski La Mott, PA 19027 www.Cheltenham.org

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morning crews will return • Do not put leaves into the • Put bagged leaves at the • Do not park over leaves twigs and other garden Large branches require a Leaf Collection to the route scheduled for street immediately after a curb just prior to their since heat from a vehicle debris may not be discarded special collection, which The Township’s 2016 Fall collection that day. collection. scheduled collection day. may ignite a fire. with household refuse. Yard entails a minimum $15 fee Leaf Collection Program The collection sched- • Do not put trash, large • Never burn leaves or waste (except large branch- (see page 33). No branch Please follow the schedules Note: will begin on Monday, ule is subject to delay due to branches, dirt, stones place leaves at the curb es) must be placed in collections will be sched- detailed in this calendar October 17 in Route 1. The inclement weather. Check or rocks into the biode- anytime after the final biodegradable paper bags uled during the Fall Leaf and the following guide- 15 designated routes are www.CheltenhamTownship. gradable paper bags. collection, as stipulated for the curbside collections Collection Program. lines for the most efficient identified by the accompa- org, www.facebook.com/ However, grass clippings, by Township Ordinances. or dropped off at Waverly nying street map. program. Road Compost Facility, CheltenhamTownship, twigs and garden debris Landscapers Comcast Channel 42 or may always be included located between Church The program begins in mid- Garden Debris Landscapers must obtain a Loose Leaves Verizon Channel 1960 for with leaves. Road and Cheltenham October to allow enough Recycling Avenue in Laverock, on Township permit annually time for five collections • Rake leaves to the curb schedule updates, or call The 2017 Bagged Garden weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to dump garden debris at – two for loose leaves and no more than 14 days 215-635-4600. Additional Guidelines Debris Collection Program to 3:00 p.m. or Saturdays the Waverly Road Compost three for bagged leaves – in prior to the scheduled • Never discard leaves, begins in March and runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 Facility: $50 for landscap- every route before winter collection day, in ac- Bagged Leaves grass, twigs, branches throughout the summer on p.m., unless affected by a ers that pay the Township weather arrives; leaf vacu- cordance with Township holiday. No material may business privilege tax and • Use biodegradable paper or garden debris with Fridays, alternating weekly ums are ineffective in snow Ordinance. Violators will be dropped off when the $100 for others. Additional bags only. The Township regular trash. between Routes 1-8 and or ice. Early in the program, be subject to fines. facility is closed. charges apply per cubic sells bags at the Township • Have landscapers 9-15 unless affected by a collection crews may pro- • Rake only leaves; do not yard of debris. Administration Building, cooperate with the holiday. All collection dates ceed to some routes ahead include twigs or branches, libraries and community collection schedules. are listed in the calendar. of schedule. However, each which may jam the leaf centers. Leaves, grass clippings, machines. 31 Recycling Programs Note: *Refuse and recycling collection may be delayed one day due to a holiday.

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• Paper clips, stamps, WAVERLY ROAD FRONT STREET staples, rubber bands, WASHINGTON LA Single-stream recycling CHELTENHAM AVE guidelines apply to all plastic tabs and spiral Cheltenham residents bindings may remain. who have Township refuse • Place automated recy- want to exchange their Cans • Do not include frozen Public Works Facility • 611 Metals of Willow collection. Residents of cling cart at the curb existing cart for a larger • Include metal and alumi- food boxes for pizza or 8101 Old York Road, Grove (www.611metals. apartments and condo- no more than 12 hours or smaller size should num cans as well as loose entrees, shredded paper, Elkins Park com or 267-221-6924). contact the Refuse/Recy- Styrofoam, waxed paper, Accepts TVs and comput- miniums should contact before the scheduled col- metal jar lids, steel bottle • Monday – Friday, cling Superintendent at hardback books or card- er monitors for a fee and the property owner or lection day and remove it caps, and foil balled into 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. manager for details about within 12 hours after col- 215-635-4600, ext. 3. wads of at least 2”. board contaminated with will pay for computers Do • Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – their recycling programs. lection. Recycling is col- NOT flatten cans. food scraps or grease. and some electronics. Plastics 2:00 p.m. Businesses and institutions lected on the same day as • Do not include cook- • Recycle Tech of Abington • Include plastic items Note: Cardboard left out- Hours may be affected by are also required to recycle, regular refuse pickup. ing plates, scrap metal, (215-833-4732). Accepts stamped with a code side of a recycling cart will holidays. Dumping materi- per state and Township • Position the cart with or electronic waste like TVs and computer moni- number “1” through “7.” not be collected for recy- als in front of the gates law, and must submit an- wheels towards the batteries, cell phones or tors for a fee. Do not recycle plastic cling or refuse. Cardboard when either facility is closed nual recycling reports from residence at least 3 feet computers. items with other codes or too large to easily fit within is prohibited and may result their private haulers to the away from surround- those without any codes. a recycling cart with the lid in citation. Drop-Off Scrap Township’s Public Works including Paper/Cardboard ing obstacles, shut must be cut down or Metal Recycling Department by the end of • Do not include plastic • Include newspapers, trash cans, vehicles, dropped off at the follow- each calendar year. Call the bags, PVC, CD cases, VHS/ magazines, brochures, The Township will accept poles, hydrants or land- ing locations and times: Electronics Recycling Refuse Superintendent at scaping. When not out for VCR tapes, spray gun tops office paper, file fold- some types of scrap metal Note: The Township no 215-635-4600 for additional or Styrofoam, including ers, greeting cards, mail, for drop-off recycling. Call pickup, preferably store Waverly Road longer recycles small information about business packing peanuts. paperback books, phone the Public Works Depart- cart in a shed or garage Compost Facility electronics because the and institutional recycling. books, paper bags, dry- ment at 215-635-4660 for or in side or back yards. Waverly Road (between company that received the Glass complete details. Storage in front of homes food cartons, paperboard Church Road and Chelten- • Include all glass bottles material terminated the is discouraged. boxes, egg cartons, card- ham Avenue), Laverock Single-Stream and jar food and beverage contract. Alternative op- • The carts are available board beverage carriers, Recycling containers. • Monday – Friday, tions include: in two sizes: 35 and 65 paper towel rolls, corru- • Glass, cans, plastic, • Do not include broken 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. gallons. Automated recy- gated cardboard and ice • Best Buy of Willow Grove paper and cardboard glass, windowpanes, mir- • Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – cling carts should remain cream, milk and orange (www.bestbuy.com or items should be recycled rors, light bulbs, ceramics, 2:00 p.m. with a property, not with juice cartons. Always try 215-784-7020). Does not together in the blue, porcelain or dishware. the owner, after a home to flatten boxes. accept TVs. sale. New residents who Printed on Recycled Paper 32 PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PHILADELPHIA, PA PERMIT NO. 2278 Cheltenham Township 8230 Old York Road Elkins Park, PA 19027-1589

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