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Upper Moreland Township

Upper Moreland Township
117 Park Avenue
Willow Grove, PA19090-3215

Phone: (215) 659-3100
Email: Township Receptionist

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ACTION TAKEN BY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AT REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 7, 2012
Posted: 5/8/2012 4:04 PM

Approval of Minutes Board approved minutes of April 2, 2012 Regular Meeting as submitted. ________________________________________________________________________ Finance & Administrative Committee Board approved reappointment of Mark Drakeley to the Police Pension Fund Committee for a 3-year term...

Announcements from Montgomery County Recycles
Posted: 5/7/2012 1:17 PM

Announcements from Montgomery County Recycles Montgomery County to host Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Truckload Sale! When - Saturday, May 19 th , 2012 from 8:00AM to 3:00PM. Where - Greater Plymouth Community Center, 2910...

Dog Park Opening
Posted: 5/3/2012 11:27 AM

The Upper Moreland Off-Leash Dog Park, located at Mill Creek Park (Mill Road), will open on Saturday, May 19, 8:00AM. A very small opening is planned. The Off-leash Park is free for all to enjoy....

Willow Grove Train Station Relocation Feasibility Study
Posted: 4/17/2012 1:36 PM

The Willow Grove Train Station Relocation Feasibility Study is available in the documents link on the Associations and Commissions page. The Study can also be viewed by clicking this link. For More Information on this...

Governor Office Phone Number Change from Twp. Newsletter
Posted: 3/22/2012 10:43 AM

If you need to contact the Governor's office please use this phone number 717-787-2500. The number listed in the Spring 2012 Township newsletter will get you a voice message only. We regret any inconveneince this may...

AQUA TO REPLACE WATERMAINS ON CONTINENTAL ROAD
Posted: 3/19/2012 9:18 AM

March 13, 2012 Letter from Aqua, PA regarding replacement of Water Mains in Upper Moreland Township As part of Aqua Pa.’s continuing infrastructure improvement program, they will replace the water main on the following streets...

AQUA PA TO REPLACE WATERMAINS ON GREENBELT DRIVE & LANCASTER PLACE
Posted: 3/16/2012 11:37 AM

March 14, 2012 - Letter from Aqua, PA regarding replacement of Water Mains in Upper Moreland Township As part of Aqua Pa.’s continuing infrastructure improvement program, they will replace the water main on the following...

2012 MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM
Posted: 3/15/2012 2:27 PM

2012 Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection Program For More Information Call Montgomery County Recycling Hotline 610-278-3618 or Visit www.montgomerycountyrecycles.org Call or view website for Acceptable Items Pottsgrove High School Saturday, March 24, 2012 1345 Kauffman Road...

PA TURNPIKE BRIDGE REPAIRS BEGIN IN MARCH
Posted: 3/6/2012 11:23 AM

PA Turnpike Bridge Project begins this month on I-276 West of Willow Grove Interchange Bridge over Rt. 611 to be replaced in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists that construction...

Resurfacing begins this month on Pa. Turnpike's Interstate 276 between Exits 343-351 until 2013
Posted: 3/2/2012 8:53 AM

Roadway Resurfacing on Pa. Turnpike’s Interstate 276 begins this Month. Nighttime paving, reduced speeds may cause delays between Exits 343-351 until 2013 . The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists using Interstate 276 between Willow Grove...

AQUA PA TO REPLACE WATERMAINS ON CARRELL, BLAIR MILL, VESSER AND LINDEN STREETS
Posted: 2/21/2012 2:45 PM

February 20, 2012 Letter from Aqua, PA regarding replacement of Water Mains in Upper Moreland Township As part of Aqua Pa.’s continuing infrastructure improvement program, they will replace the water main on the following streets...

ROAD WORK
Posted: 6/8/2011 1:05 PM

Aqua Pa. will replace the water mains on Davisville Road between Terwood Road to 1,200' south of Ball Road and Terwood Road between Davisville Road and Bear Boulevard in Upper Moreland Township beginning Monday, June 13 for...

Changes to Acceptable Plastic Recycling
Posted: 4/25/2011 9:39 AM

Upper Moreland Township is now accepting plastics numbered 1 thru 7 for recycling. These include: # 1 Plastic Containers - PETE Examples :Soda and water bottles, medicine containers, food trays that go into the oven...

Receive Public Safety Alerts from the Upper Moreland Police Department.
Posted: 5/18/2010 9:18 AM

The Upper Moreland Township Police Department will begin utilizing a service that will enable residents to access important public safety information via text, email or through the web. Citizens can choose to be notified about...

view the locations of criminal offenses and read basic information related to the incident.
Posted: 5/13/2010 5:55 AM

The Upper Moreland Township Police Department is experimenting with the mapping of reported crime. Citizens can view the locations of criminal offenses and read basic information related to the incident. By providing access to this...

Upper Moreland Township Launches Local Local Government Channels

Upper Moreland Television, UMTV, began broadcasting on Monday, December 10, 2007. This new government information channel is dedicated to providing news and information related to Upper Moreland Township government services and events to residents. It will also be used to publicize community events and to provide public service and emergency announcements. In January 2008, UMTV began broadcasting all meetings of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM. All Board of Commissioners meetings including Regular Meetings and Committee Meetings are available on UMTV to subscribers of Comcast Cable on channel 965 and subscribers of Verizon FIOS on channel 41. These channels are available through digital cable. Commissioners meetings are also posted on the Township website, www.uppermoreland.org, for viewing.

Stormwater Management

Department of Environment Protection (DEP) Stormwater Management program. In September 2002 the DEP finalized a comprehensive stormwater management policy to improve water quality and quantity through the use of Best Management Practices... More

Updated Paper Recycling Regulations
Public Works

Upper Moreland Starts Plastic Bottle Recycling!
How to recycle plastics... Its easy!

  • Place acceptable plastics in your regular green recycling bucket/can on normal trash day. It is okay to mix with your current glass-bottle and can recycling, but the container must weigh less than 20 pounds and be 20 gallons or less in size.
  • Recycle only #1 and #2 plastic bottles that come to a neck at the top. This includes most soda bottles, plastic milk bottles, and laundry soap bottles.
  • Look on the bottom of the bottle – if it has no number or any number but 1 or 2 inside a triangle stamped on the bottom, throw it away with trash. More

About Our Township
Township Information

Upper Moreland Township occupies an area of 7.5 square miles in the northeastern corner of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The 2010 census reported a total population of 24,015. Upper Moreland is part of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area and is approximately 15 miles north of downtown Philadelphia. The Township is bordered by the Montgomery County communities of Hatboro, Upper Dublin, Abington, Bryn Athyn, and Lower Moreland while Bucks County lies to the north.

General Information and Guidelines
Code Enforcement

If you are planning any kind of home remodeling project, or thinking of retaining a contractor to do work for you, please keep the following regulations in mind. The Township's guidelines are based on national standards to help ensure that repairs, additions, and alterations are done safely, whether by homeowners or contractors. If you are unsure if a permit is required, please take the time to call the Code Enforcement Department, at (215) 659-3100, for assistance before beginning work. Fines can be issued for any work begun prior to the issuance of the permits required.

Police Benevolent Association
Police Department

The Upper Moreland Township Police Benevolent Association (UMTPBA) is a non-profit organization which was formed in late 1997 by the sworn officers of Upper Moreland Police.

Recreation Leagues
Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of leagues for adults age 18 and over. We accept team registrations, but will place individuals on availability listing should teams need players. Team fees are due in full prior to the seasons start. During the spring/summer season we provide Men's, Women's, and Co-ed Adult Softball Leagues. Games are played at various locations within the Township and on specific nights of the week. All games are officiated by quality Amateur Softball Officials.

Treasurer's Report
Finance

This monthly Treasurer's Report is a summary of receipts and expenditures only. A complete Financial Statement is prepared and available for public review in the Township's Finance Office.

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