Upper Moreland School Board preliminary budget hikes taxes 4 percent

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.