Willow Grove, PA Blog

Upper Moreland School Board preliminary budget hikes taxes 4 percent

willowgrovepa — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:53:00 +0000

The preliminary budget raises the tax burden on an average homeowner by $134.91. This brings up the average homeowners school tax bill to $3,494.48. This 4 percent increase is well above the 1.7 percent allowed by state law. The school district hopes that “exemptions” will allow them to bypass this limit.

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Upper Moreland presents its draft of “Revitalization Plan 2012″

willowgrovepa — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:09:37 +0000

The updated draft of the Revitalization Plan for Upper Moreland Township has just been released. A meeting to discuss this plan is scheduled to be held by the Revitalization Task force on January 25th at 7:00 PM EST. The plan will also be discussed at the Community Development Committee Meeting on February 13th at 7:00 PM EST.

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Upper Moreland ”Revitalization Plan 2012″

Upper Moreland Police Department Press Release January 23, 2012

willowgrovepa — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:58:57 +0000

The following is the text of an Upper Moreland Police Department Press Release dated January 23, 2012. This press release details recent activity of the police department

New arrests

Kristy Schumack, of Hatboro, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol on January 22, 2012.
Andrew C. Potchak of Meadowbrook was charged with Driving Under the Influence on January 21^st, 2012.

Action Taken by the Upper Moreland Board of Commissioners on January 9, 2012

willowgrovepa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:11:49 +0000

Board Approved:

Revised minutes of November 14, 2011; December 5, 2011 Regular Meeting and December 5, 2011 Special Meeting.
Resolution No. R-2012-01 – Waiver Request from Upper Moreland School District regarding trees planted along Brooks Street.
Marian Hull to submit a Preliminary Grant Application to the Montgomery County Revitalization Program to fund a continuation of the Streetscape Improvement Project at a cost of $75,000; $60,000 will be requested from Montgomery County and a $15,000 match provided by the Township

Source: Upper Moreland Township Web Site

Action taken at January 4, 2012 Upper Moreland Township reorganization meeting

willowgrovepa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:08:01 +0000

The following were administered the oath of office and sworn in:

Kevin C. Spearing Commissioner – Ward 2
Joseph A. Lavalle Commissioner – Ward 4
R. Samuel Valenza Commissioner – Ward 6

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Appointments:

R. Samuel Valenza – President of the Board of Commissioners
Joseph A. Lavalle – Vice President of the Board of Commissioners
David A. Dodies – Township Manager/Secretary
John E. Crawford, Jr. –AssistantTownshipManager/Director of Finance/Assistant Township Secretary
Timoney Knox, LLP – Township Solicitor
Gilmore & Associates, Inc. – Township Engineer
James Hotchkiss, Jr. – Vacancy Board
Lisa Romaniello and Kevin Spearing – Library Board
Joe Lavalle – Upper Moreland Historical Commission
Sam Valenza – Pennypack Trust

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Appointment of Committees:

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE: R. Samuel Valenza, Chair Donna Parsell James McKenna

PARKS & RECREATION: Kevin C. Spearing, Chair R. Samuel Valenza Kip McFatridge

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Joseph A. Lavalle, Chair Kip McFatridge Kevin C. Spearing

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: Donna Parsell, Chair Lisa Romaniello Joseph A. Lavalle

Source: Upper Moreland Township Web Site

Proposal for reuse of former Willow Grove Naval Air Station-Joint Reserve Base firming up

willowgrovepa — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:27:17 +0000

Horsham Land Reuse Authority has directed its consultant to provide supporting data for latest proposal in face of approaching deadline.

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The Willow Grove Guide

Upper Moreland Police Department Press Release January 20, 2012

willowgrovepa — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:42:58 +0000

The following is the text of an Upper Moreland Police Department Press Release dated January 20, 2012. This press release details recent activity of the police department.

New arrests

Vanessa Norsworthy of Horsham was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol on January 12, 2012.
Anthony Russo of Wyndmoor was charged with Impersonating a Public Servant on January 18, 2012.
Forrester Bridges of No Fixed Address was charged with Burglary on January 18, 2012

Upper Moreland Police Department Press Release January 16, 2012

willowgrovepa — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:33:36 +0000

The following is the text of an Upper Moreland Police Department Press Release dated January 16, 2012. This press release details recent activity of the police department.

New arrests

Matthew Cross-Harris, of Willow Grove, was arrested for Simple Assault and Harassment on 1/8/2012.
Nicholas Vona, of Southampton, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of an Alcoholic Beverage on 12/23/2011.
Aisling Johanson of Glenside was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol on January 15, 2012.
Jessica Rose Miniscalco of Lansdalewas charged with DUI on January 8^th, 2012.
Laura C. Kelly of Hatboro was charged with DUI on January 12^th, 2012.

St. David School to welcome students from Our Lady of Christians

willowgrovepa — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:29:50 +0000

St. David School in Willow Grove will be consolidating with Our Lady of Christians in Abington, but will remain at its current location on Easton Road.

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The Willow Grove Guide

Upper Moreland Police Department Press Release January 9, 2012

willowgrovepa — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:42:41 +0000

The following is the text of an Upper Moreland Police Department Press Release dated January 9, 2012. This press release details recent activity of the police department.

New arrests

Gemelle Bond of Philadelphia was charged with Resisting Arrest and Defiant Trespass on January 1, 2012.
Thomas Keyser of Horsham was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol on January 2, 2012.
Donald Strohm of Doylestown was charged with Retail Theft on January 3, 2012.
William Dunnington of Chester was charged with being a Fugitive From Justice out of Virginia on January 2, 2012.
Robert Williams of Chester was charged with Unauthorized Use of Auto on January 3, 2012.
Aaron Park of Philadelphia was charged with Theft on December 28, 2011.
Donald Averett of Philadelphia was charged with Theft on December 28, 2011.
Azaria Soto, of Warminster, was charged with Driving Under the Influence of alcohol on 12-24-2011.
Marilyn Santos, of Philadelphia, was charged with Driving Under the Influence of alcohol on 12-17-2011.
Scott Peoples, or Warrington, was charged with Driving Under the Influence of alcohol on 12-23-2011.
Robert Wayne Williams of Chesterwas charged with Unauthorized Use of Auto on January 3^rd, 2012.
Timothy Joseph Streeper of Feasterville was charged with DUI High Rate of Alcohol on January 6^th, 2012.