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Community News
Poll Workers Needed
Looking for a way to support the community? The county needs poll workers to operate the voting machines in the Gulph I district (UM Senior Center) for May 18th, Election Day. You may belong to any political party and your role will be to reset the machines after each vote. The county would prefer that you are a Gulph 1 resident and must you be an Upper Merion resident over age 17. Pay is $95 for the day which begins at 7 AM and ends at 7 PM. Contact Jane Downey, Judge of Elections, if you are interested at 610-825-3705; JaneDowney@ClarityConceptsInc.com.
(posted April 24, 2010)
Date Postponed for Cell Tower Hearing
The hearing for this tower has been moved, probably till May 19th. The zoning officer will advise interested parties when he gets a firm confirmation of the May date. (posted April 21, 2010)
ALERT: Possible date change for the following meeting. We will post more information as soon as we have it. (posted April 18, 2010)
April 21 Set as Date for Hughes Road Cell Tower Hearing
A Zoning Hearing Board meeting to hear the application for 126 Hughes Road for a variance "to allow construction and operation of a 190' telecommunications tower and related equipment cabinets" is scheduled for Wednesday, April 21 at 7 PM at the Upper Merion Township building. In February, the GMCA Board of Directors voted to support the opposition of the construction of the planned tower.
The GMCA Board plans to attend and support the concerns of Hughes Road homeowners at that meeting. All other concerned UM residents are encouraged to attend. (posted April 12, 2010)
Upper Merion Township E-Newsletter
This weekly newsletter features up-to-date information about activities in the township, including the library, administration, public works, and parks & recreation. Sign up at the township website homepage. (posted March 28, 2010)
New Farmers' Market
A new, open air Farmers’ Market is coming soon, according to the Upper Merion Township website. It will be open Saturdays from 9am to 1pm starting May 15 and will be located at the Township building. Read more on the UMT website. (posted 3/22/10)
Where is Bird-in-Hand?
Right here! Gulph Mills was originally called Bird-in-Hand for the old Inn or tavern located on the site of 977 Trinity Lane. Find this and other interesting historical information on the Local History page. (posted 3/19/10)
Henderson Road Ramps Progress
The Henderson Road Ramps project is 14% complete, according to this website about federal stimulus funding for Pennsylvania. The current estimated completion date of the project is June 19, 2012. (posted 3/14/10)
Garden Party, Annual Meeting Dates Set
Mark your calendars for the following dates:
- Garden Party: Saturday, June 12, 2010
- Annual Meeting: Saturday, November 20, 2010
Stay tuned for details! (posted 2/28/10)
GMCA Opposes Hughes Rd Cell Phone Tower
In February, the GMCA Board of Directors voted to support the opposition of the construction of a planned highly visible Sprint 200 foot cell phone tower, which would be located at 126 Hughes Road. More... (posted 2/22/10)
Henderson Road Ramps Project
View photos from the project that will create new ramps onto Interstate 76 at Henderson and South Gulph Roads. (posted 2/15/10)
Photos From GMCA Annual Meeting
Enjoy a series of photos from the GMCA Annual Meeting held Nov. 21, 2009. You can also view the photos as a slideshow. (posted 12/20/09)
GMCA Annual Meeting Held
Attendees heard an update on a number of community issues. More...
Election Held at Annual Meeting
Voting for the Board of Directors and Officers was held at the annual meeting. More...
Quinn Property Order
As many of you may know there has been a problem with student housing on Mayberry. More......
Message from the President
Minutes from the Gulph Mills Civic Association Annual Meeting held February 8, 2009 are now available.
GMCA Argues Against Extension of Trinity Lane Tower
On Sept. 16, the Upper Merion Township Zoning Hearing Board considered an application of Clearwire US LLC to request a variance to permit an 8’ extension of an existing 110’ “stealth tree tower” for the collocation of wireless communications antenna at roughly 118’. The tower, said to be owned by AT&T, is located at 1050 Trinity Lane(aka 1050 Trinity Road). This has been a rental property on the hill at the end of Trinity Lane (Road) near the expressway entrance at South Gulph. More...
Hearing To Be Held on Dwelling Units, Holstein Road
The Upper Merion Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting Wednesday, June 17, at 7pm at the Upper Merion Township Building, 175 West Valley Forge Road to hear an application regarding 276 Holstein Road. This is an appeal relative to the number of dwelling units and the number of unrelated individuals occupying the dwelling.
Garden Party a success! (6/16/09)
The 2009 GMCA Annual Garden Party was held on June 13th. Members enjoyed the hospitality of John and Pat Kolea at their home in Gulph Mills. Those who attended were treated to interesting
conversations and delicious refreshments in a picturesque garden setting. It was a great opportunity to catch up with our neighbors. Our thanks to the committee who made this happen.
Henderson Road Ramps Progress
The Henderson Road Ramps project is 14% complete, according to this website about federal stimulus funding for Pennsylvania. The current estimated completion date of the project is June 19, 2012. (posted 3/14/10)
Henderson Road Ramps Project
View photos from the project that will create new ramps onto Interstate 76 at Henderson and South Gulph Roads. (posted 2/15/10)
Funding for Henderson Road ramps (3/7/09)
A recent story in the Philadelphia Inquirer mentioned funding for th Henderson Road ramps project. The GMCA has supported this project for some time. According to the story, "Stimulus money will also pay for relocating the westbound Schuylkill Expressway on-ramp from South Gulph Road to Henderson Road several blocks west in Montgomery County. A westbound off-ramp will be added at that location."
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