Montgomery County adopted amendments to its new comprehensive plan, Montco 2040: A Shared Vision, on July 15, 2021.

This nationally awarded plan focuses on the future of Montgomery County until the year 2040. The plan, which contains goals and a future land use plan, guides overall growth and development in the county.

Montco 2040: A Shared Vision provides an overall framework for local municipal plans and provides guidance on issues that transcend local boundaries, such as highways, public transportation, flooding, trails, growth trends, redevelopment trends, shopping needs, impact of large developments, overall housing needs, natural systems, and economic growth.

Learn more about the Montco 2040: A Shared Vision on the www.montcopa.org website.

NORRISTOWN, PA – NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) announced today that starting Wednesday, May 5, all Montgomery County vaccination clinics will offer walk-up availability to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The County is offering walk-up availability to reduce barriers and make it easier for people to get the vaccine when it is most convenient.

While no appointments are necessary for first doses, people are encouraged to bring their ID and insurance card to register on site if they have it. If residents prefer, they can still make appointments at http://vaccine.montcopa.org/ to speed up the registration process. Walk-ups are for first doses (Pfizer) or the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine only. Second doses will be scheduled by email or phone if needed.

Vaccine clinics operated by the Montgomery County OPH will be open for walk-up appointments on the following schedule this week:

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

• King of Prussia Mall, (Former J.C. Penney, 2nd level), 160 North Gulph Road, #5000, King of Prussia, PA 19406, 1st and 2nd doses (Pfizer), 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Montgomery Mall, (Former Sears, 2nd level) 600 Montgomery Mall, North Wales, PA 19454, 2nd doses (Pfizer), 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
• Parkside Shopping Center, (between Planet Fitness and Rally House), 2522 West Moreland Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090, one-dose (J&J), 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
• Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 West Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446, one-dose (J&J), 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
• Bethel Community Church, 575 North Keim St., Pottstown, PA 19464, one-dose (J&J), 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
• St. John’s Episcopal Church, 528 Church St., Norristown, PA 19401, one-dose (J&J), 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Thursday, May 6, 2021

• King of Prussia Mall (Former JC Penney, 2nd level), 160 North Gulph Road, #5000, King of Prussia, PA 19406, 1st and 2nd doses (Pfizer) 11:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
• Montgomery Mall, (Former Sears, 2nd level) 600 Montgomery Mall, North Wales, PA 19454, 2nd doses (Pfizer) 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
• Parkside Shopping Center, (between Planet Fitness and Rally House), 2522 West Moreland Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090, 1st and 2nd doses (Pfizer) 11:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
• Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 West Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446, 1st and 2nd doses (Pfizer), 11:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
• Bethel Community Church, 575 North Keim St., Pottstown, PA 19464, 2nd doses (Pfizer), 11:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
• St. John’s Episcopal Church, 528 Church St., Norristown, PA 19401, one-dose (J&J), 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Friday, May 7, 2021

• King of Prussia Mall, (Former JC Penney, 2nd level), 160 North Gulph Road, #5000, King of Prussia, PA 19406, 1st and 2nd doses (Pfizer), 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
• Montgomery Mall, (Former Sears, 2nd level) 600 Montgomery Mall, North Wales, PA 19454 2nd doses (Pfizer), 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
• Parkside Shopping Center, (between Planet Fitness and Rally House) 2522 West Moreland Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090, 1st and 2nd doses (Pfizer), 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
• Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 West Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446, 1st and 2nd doses (Pfizer), 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
• Bethel Community Church, 575 North Keim St., Pottstown, PA 19464, 2nd doses (Pfizer), 9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
• St. John’s Episcopal Church, 528 Church St., Norristown, PA 19401, one-dose (J&J), 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Saturday, May 8, 2021

• Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, 2nd dose (Pfizer), 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Bethlehem Baptist Church, 712 Penllyn Pike, Spring House, PA 19477, one-dose (J&J), 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Weekly vaccine clinic schedules are posted at www.montcopa.org/COVID-19Vaccine, or the public can call the Montgomery County COVID-19 hotline at (833) 875-3967 for a list of locations and hours. For directions and parking information, click here.

The COVID-19 vaccine is available for everyone age 16 and over. Montgomery County is currently vaccinating people in all phases with Pfizer vaccine and the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine. Anyone under the age of 18 attending a COVID-19 vaccination clinic must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Transportation to vaccine appointments at Montgomery County vaccination clinics listed above is available at no cost to the rider, calling ahead is encouraged.

• Transnet: (215) 542-7433
• SEPTA/CCT: (215) 580-7145
• GoGo Grandparent: (855) 464-6872 or visit https://gogograndparent.com/montco.

For general COVID-19 questions please email [email protected] or call the Montgomery County COVID-19 hotline at (833) 875-3967. The hotline is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Media Contact: Kelly Cofrancisco, [email protected]

UPDATES

Permits & Rental Licenses can only be paid via check, cash is no longer accepted.

Waste Management is pleased to announce that bulk item collection will resume in your community on your regularly scheduled collection day the week of May 11th, 2020. Bulk items include furniture, mattresses, carpet, and appliances.

Please know that due to anticipated heavy volumes, some bulk items may have to be picked up on additional days. Our hard-working drivers will collect the materials as quickly as possible based on crew availability.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

Waste Management

Due to the current Disaster Emergency Declaration declared by Governor Wolf and the local Emergency Declaration declared by the Board of Commissioners of West Pottsgrove Township related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and as permitted by Act 15.

The Township will be altering the process of conducting its advertised Board of Commissioner Meetings scheduled on May 6, 2020 and May 20, 2020, and the West Pottsgrove Township Municipal Authority Meeting scheduled for May 14, 2020 and the West Pottsgrove Township Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for May 21, 2020.

Public participation at these meetings shall be limited to remote access, via computer, tablet, smartphone, or phone.

This will allow any member of the public to indicate they would like to speak and offer comment during the public comment portion of the meetings.

Members of the public who wish to participate or listen to the meetings may call-in or log-in.

Directions for connection to and participation in the meeting are listed below.
The meeting will be streamed through GoToMeeting and will be recorded and made available thereafter on the Township’s website www.westpottsgrove.org.

Meeting Access Information

To join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/615843317

This meeting is locked with a password: ##meetingPassword

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (312) 757-3121

Access Code: 615-843-317

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:

https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/615843317

Sincerely, 

West Pottsgrove Board of Commissioners
Craig Lloyd, Manager 
Jamie Ottaviano, Esquire, Solicitor

Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Federal and State Declarations of Emergency have been issued that recommend non-essential employees shelter in place and work from home when possible to promote social distancing. As a result, Waste Management has significantly reduced its “field” workforce and is focusing on the performance of essential services during this unprecedented emergency.

Because of its importance to the health and safety of our society, municipal solid waste collection and disposal is deemed an “essential service” in most instances, and so Waste Management’s employees dedicated to collecting and disposing of trash are in the field continuing to perform this critical function.

In order for Waste Management to maintain its focus on municipal solid waste collection and disposal, and due to the reduced number of employees in the field, effective Monday, March 30, 2020, Waste Management is temporarily suspending the performance of the following services, which are non-essential during this period of emergency:

• Bulk Collection – furniture, carpet, mattresses, appliances, etc.

When the Declarations of Emergency and social distancing recommendations have been eased and Waste Management’s workforce returns to pre-pandemic levels, these services will be restarted. Waste Management will provide notice when the service(s) will resume.

We have been a part of this community for many years and know that together we will be resilient. Thank you for your partnership during this critical time.

Charles Raudenbush, Jr.
Public Sector Services
[email protected]
215-801-9108

There are hundreds of ways to make a difference. Attend a free volunteer information session near you at www.rsvpmc.org

Over the past 45 years, RSVP volunteers have made a difference with 15,000 children improved their reading skills through literacy programs. 10,000 Medicare recipients were counseled on health insurance. 8,000 adults improved their literacy of developed GED.

How can you help?

• Help children and adults improve their literacy
• Counsel Medicare recipients
• Counsel Nonprofit agencies
• Mentor deserving students
• Tutor students in math
• Help a child how to read

RSVP will help you find an assignment that fits your schedule, utilizes your skills and matches your area of interest. 

(610) 834-1040 or download the flyer for more information. 

Saturday, May 9th 2020
Montgomery County Community College
340 DeKalb Pike, enter at 1313 Morris Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422
(in the Central Lot, 1D)
9:00 am – Noon

Saturday, May 30th 2020
Green Lane Park
2298 Green Lane Road, Morrow Pavilion,
Green Lane, PA 18054
(near the tennis courts)
9:00 am – Noon

Saturday, June 27th 2020
Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center
77 Graterford Road, Limerick, PA 19468
9:00 am – Noon

The Montgomery County Commissioners authorize these FREE events to prevent tires from being improperly disposed of and to reduce breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes.

The tires that are collected will be shredded and repurposed by a local business into products for civil engineering and playground material.

• Montgomery County residents only
• No businesses!
• Free of charge
• 10 tires per vehicle maximum
• Rims and tires on rims accepted
• Accepted: passenger, light truck, motorcycle, ATV, bicycle, wheelbarrow, and lawn
  mower tires
• Not accepted: farm equipment or construction vehicle tires

Download Flyer