Welcome to Lower Gwynedd Township

the 2012 budget is available for review

Please find attached the 2012 Budget for Lower Gwynedd Township.

ACT 32: Countywide consolidation of earned income tax collection presentation

Please find the link above to a power point presentation on the Countywide Consolidtion of Earned Income Tax Collection that will be in place beginning January 1, 2012. We hope this presentation will answer your questions or concerns over the changes ahead of us.

TREWERYN TRAIL is now re-opened to the public

Treweryn Trail has been re-opened after major improvements to the two dams and spillway along with renovations to the bridge on the northern end of the trail. Lower Gwynedd Township thanks Merck for making this area available for our residents to enjoy and for undertaking these necessary improvements.

Fall Recreation Programs

The Fall Recreation Programs can be found on-line on the Parks & Recreation Program Page . Program registration forms can be found on the Documents, Forms and Permit Page under Parks & Recreation if you have any questions please contact the Parks & Recreation Department.

SHORTER DAYLIGHT and MORE ACTIVE DEER CAUSE A NEED FOR EXTRA CAUTION ON ROADS

As the end of Daylight Savings Time will soon bring an earlier nightfall, PennDOT is cautioning motorists that most crashes involving deer happen at this time of year. Deer are most active during their breeding season, and particularly between sunset and sunrise. Harvesting and hunting activity can also increase the movement of deer.

PennDOT statistics show nearly half of all reportable crashes in the past five years involving deer occurred in the months of October and November, with nearly 77% taking place between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Last year, there were more than 3,000 crashes statewide involving deer, resulting in more than 600 injuries and eight fatalities.

To reduce the risk of a deer-related crash, motorists should slow down and be especially cautious during morning and evening hours. Motorists should also increase following distance between vehicles, especially where deer-crossing signs are posted. Deer often travel in herds, so if you see one deer crossing the road, there is a strong chance that others will follow.

To report a dead deer on state roads, motorists can call 1-800-FIX-ROAD.

For more fall safety tips and other highway safety information, visit www.DriveSafePA.org and also follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PennDOTNews.

Don't forget to sign-up for the "Think Green Rewards Program"

All Waste Management customers in Lower Gwynedd Township can now receive rewards for recycling through Waste Management's "Think Green" Rewards program. This is tied directly to "The Entertainment Book" in our area. Receive 50 points for signing up now at http://www.thinkgwyneddgreen.wm.com/.

Blog with gwyneddgreen!!

Welcome to the GWYNEDDGREEN Blog! This is our space to share and discuss ideas and plans to make Lower Gwynedd the best and greenest it can be! The blog is sponsored by the township's recycling committee (now called GwyneddGreen commitee) and will focus on bringing awareness to recycling efforts in the township. But there is so much more to this conversation. In coming months, GwyneddGreen members will take turns posting information, ideas and stories that will inspire and challenge our thinking about sustainable living. We believe these ideas will lead to better results for households and the township, and increase our quality of life here in Lower Gwynedd.

Montgomery County hazardous waste and electronic collections

For those looking for properly disposing of hazardous materials and electronics, Montgomery County offers several locations throughout the County where they collect such items. Please follow the link for detailed informaiton on the dates and times of these collections.

POLICE NOTIFICATION TO RESIDENTS

The Lower Gwynedd Police Department has been experiencing a number of thefts from unlocked autos in the area of PenAmbler Road and Penllyn Pike. All residents are urged:

* Not to place any items of value in plain view in their vehicle;

* Lock their vehicles, even if they are parked in the driveway;

* Immediately call 9-1-1 if they observe any suspicious activity in their neighborhood, especially in the late evening hours or during the night. The activity may include person(s) walking around the neighborhood; a vehicle driving on the street with the lights out; a vehicle parked in the neighborhood in an unusual location.

Park & Recreation Discounted Ski Tickets

During the Winter season, discounted ski tickets are available for the following areas: Bear Creek, Big Boulder / Jack Frost, Blue Mountain, Elk Mountain, and Sno Moutain. Coupons are availabe at the Township Building for Camelback and Shawnee Mountains. Tickets are available, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For ticket availability call 215-646-5302.

Right to Know Information

Effective January 1, 2009 the new Right to Know Law takes place. Please click here to familiarize yourself with the new law and to download a request form.

Emergency Notifications- ReadyNotifyPA

ReadyNotifyPA system helps local officials in Southeastern PA send emergency text alerts and other important notifications to you quickly. Download a brochure or sign up online.