Thursday, May 17, 2012
The head of the county's Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program was suspended in April.
According to The Times Herald, Karen Ricca, the assistant district attorney who was inexplicably suspended on April 27, was fired today during a county salary board meeting. Ricca and District Attorney Risa Ferman declined to comment on the cause of the original suspension at the time and today, Ferman would only say that an investigation revealed Ricca's conduct "was entirely inconsistent with the high standards we have tried to maintain. She has therefore been terminated, effective immediately." "I will not comment on the specifics of this matter because it remains under investigation," Ferman told the Herald. Ricca led – and decided whether applicants qualified for – the county's Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) program. The…
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The Bill, introduced by Rep. Todd Stephens, would provide a $250 - $500 for motorists passing police flood barricades.
A bill, sponsored by state Rep. Todd Stephens (R-151) that passed last week, is designed to keep motorists away from storm-flooded areas, according to a Montgomerynews.com article. Stephens has described House Bill 2199, also known as the ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown” legislation, as “common sense.” The bill would fine motorists $250 - $500 for ignoring police barricades set up to prevent such motorists from entering storm-flooded areas. The fine would be in conjunction with the subsequent rescue, towing or medical care of such motorists, who became stranded in the floodwaters. In addition to the fine, such motorists would also receive two points on their driving record; but does stop short of suspending the motorist’s driver’s license. …
The legislator is trying to coordinate individual memorials for seven area Vietnam war veterans killed in the line of duty.
State Rep. Tom Murt is trying to right injustices dating back more than 40 years. And, he’s seeking the public’s help in doing it. Beginning last year, Murt (R-152), of Upper Moreland, set out to publicly recognize seven servicemen in his district who died in combat during the Vietnam War. For PFC Joseph J. Lannon, Jr., of Hatboro, Murt dedicated the bridge at Horsham and York roads in Lannon’s honor. For Captain William J. Ahlum, of Upper Moreland, a tree was planted in his honor. “We’re trying to work with each individual’s family to put together recognition that the family’s comfortable with,” Murt told Patch. “It’s a project that’s long overdue. It’s tragic that none of these men have ever been recognized for their service, for their…
Watch a live stream of todays Montgomery County Board of Commissioners' meeting starting at 10 a.m.
Download the full agenda for today's meeting in our PDF section.
Also on the agenda are plenty of resolutions, advertising for bids and RFPs and over $500,000 in contract awards.
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners meets again today, Thursday, May 17, at 10 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room on the 8th floor of One Montgomery Plaza. On the agenda today is the county's quarterly financial report, more than a half dozen authorizations of grant applications, various agreements, a filing deadline change for county board of assessment appeals and a for a bond refinancing for the Cherry Street Garage in Norristown. The also be discussing advertising bids for PODs for the Health Department, food service disposables for Parkhouse, and driveway repairs and window replacement at the Youth Center as well as request for proposals for a medical service provider for Parkhouse, relocation of the Black Horse storage …
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
While not considered rampant, the Community Development Committee reviewed the township’s policy on individuals taking waste and recyclables for profit.
At the May 14 Community Development Committee, Willow Grove resident Nick Scull described an all-too-familiar scene. According to Scull, after acquiring the proper permits to place his electronic recyclable for the township’s recycling pickup, he had some trouble keeping his recycling on his property. “At four-O’clock I heard some noise and here’s a guy who’s loading my computer into his truck,” Scull recounted before the committee. “And, I’m thinking, I paid 20 bucks for a permit for this, because I don’t want it to end up in a landfill, and I wanted to make sure that it gets recycled properly.” Scull went on to explain to the individual, while he didn’t want to deprive him of his income, Scull also didn’t want his electronic recyclables …
The ‘Truckload’ sale for compost bins and rain barrels will take place this Saturday, May 19.
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Tuesday, May 15
Montgomery County will host a joint compost bin and rain barrel truckload sale on Saturday, May 19 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., according to a press release from the county’s office of communication. The sale will take place at the Greater Plymouth Community Center, 2910 Jolly Road in Plymouth Meeting. Compost bins, valued at $100, will be available for sale at $45 including tax. Rain barrels, valued at $120 will be available for sale at $55 including tax. Cash, checks and credit cards, Visa or Master Card, will be accepted. “This is a great opportunity for Montgomery County residents to recycle and reuse their food scraps, yard waste and rain water,” said Montgomery County Recycling Director Chris Kaasmann said in the release. “Through …
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State lawmakers might raise the Pennsylvania Turnpike speed limit to 70 miles per hour. Do you support the move?
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the Turnpike Commission to raise the Pennsylvania Turnpike speed limit to 70 miles per hour. The House Transportation Committee recently approved the measure, which would affect sections of both the Northeast Extension and the rest of the turnpike. Supporters of the measure say the change makes sense because vehicles are safer and the turnpike is wider, flatter and straighter thanks to road improvements. There is no timetable for when - or if - the bill will come to a vote. Turnpike officials say the speed limit change would not be made without additional study and would apply only to some portions of the road. Do you think the speed limit should be raised? Vote in our poll and add …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
The Upper Moreland Township Community Development Committee meeting will take place at the township building. Of interest: Willow Grove Train Station Relocation Study presentation.
The Upper Moreland Township Community Development Committee will take place in the Township Building, starting at 7 p.m. on May 14. Presentations/Announcements Community Development Committee Reports Old Business New Business Redevelopment New Business Visitor Comments Commissioner Comments Adjournment
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Friday, May 11, 2012
'Inside Story' airs at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Friday, May 11
The following press release is from the Montgomery County Office of Communications: Josh Shapiro, chair of the Montgomery County Commissioners, will appear on "Inside Story” Sunday morning (May 13) at 11:30 a.m. on WPVI, Channel 6. The interview of Shapiro by Channel 6 anchor Tamala Edwards, which was taped Friday, will lead off the show, and will be followed by a panel discussion featuring political commentators. “Inside Story” airs on Channel 6 immediately after “This Week with George Stephanopoulos”.
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