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Public Safety Notice In late March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses were first reported in Southern California and near San Antonio, Texas. Other U.S. states have reported cases of swine flu infection in humans and cases have been reported internationally as well. To learn how to keep you and your family safe please Click Here Public Safety Notice - Excelon Power Station Important safety information and special needs survey. Click Here To make sure you read any of the most up-to-date information, visit the Excelon Power Plant website. New Animal Ordinance The Borough has adopted a new Animal Ordinance. If you have pets, please review the ordinance to make sure you are in compliance. Learn More Montgomery County uses the Roam Secure Alert Network to immediately contact you during a major crisis or emergency. The Community Alert System delivers important emergency alerts, notifications and updates to you on all your devices:
When an incident or emergency occurs, authorized senders will instantly notify you using the Community Alert System. This is your personal connection to real-time updates, instructions on where to go, what to do, or what not to do, who to contact and other important information. LEARN MORE - CLICK HERE The Special Needs Registry is designed to help emergency
management coordinators plan for critical events. Each New Ordinance NO. 2071 - Trash Recyling THE YARD COLLECTION SCHEDULE FOR 2010Yard Material collection will be on the following days: May 6 May 7 New Recycling and Trash Collection The Borough of Pottstown has awarded a three-year contact to J.P. Mascaro to collect all recycling material, trash, and yard material. The new contract will start on January 1, 2009. The new contract will require changes to the methods used for recycling and trash. Residents are reminded to place all recycling, trash, and yard material by the curb or alley the night before the scheduled collection day. To view and print any of the New Information, Recyclable list and Pick-up Days Map, Click Here. Important Addition
Home Improvement Contractors There is a new ordinance regarding Home Improvement Contractors Solar Energy Borough BusinessCONNECT WITH YOUR COUNCILOR The Borough Manager, Jason Bobst, is conducting open forum meetings for all seven Pottstown wards. The purpose of the meetings is to provide the residents information of events and accomplishments throughout the Borough and to allow residents to express their concerns in an informal setting. The meeting for Wards 1 and 2 was held on February 4th at the YWCA and the meeting for Ward 3 and 4 was held on March 11th at the First Church of the Brethren. Upcoming Ward meetings are tentatively scheduled as follows: A sponsor team consisting of: The Borough of Pottstown, the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation, the Pottstown Area Industrial Development, Inc., the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Montgomery County Community College, and the Pottstown School District asked the Urban Land Institute to conduct a one-and-a-half day advisory panel to provide advice and suggestions... read the report The Summer 2010 Newsletter is on-line, click here to view it. (PDF 6mb) During the period of July through August 2009, a consulting team from Emergency Services Education and Consulting Group (ESECG, a division of VFIS, Inc.) conducted a documentation review and site analysis of the fire services provided to Pottstown Borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, by the Empire, Phillies, Goodwill, and North End Fire Companies. This work effort was consistent with the scope of work described in the proposal agreed upon between Pottstown Borough and ESECG and detailed later in this report. You can read the report here or learn more by visiting the Fire Department Page. The parliamentary authority for the Borough Council shall govern procedure in the meetings of Council, except where otherwise provided in the law, in the by-laws of Council, and in these rules. Read the Rules Amended Fees There have also been changes regarding Permit and Application Fees to construction plan reviews. View the ammendment Borough Listings The Borough of Pottstown has enacted a new Noise Control Ordinance. You can view the Noise Control Ordinance by clicking here. You can also view and print any of the Borough ordinances. Right To Know 2010 Budget The Borough has finished our initial budget process. To view the adopted budget, CLICK HERE. Econonomic Development
Happenings in the BoroughA cappella fest, taking place on September 18, 2010 at the Hill School. MORE FIRST SATURDAY CELEBRATIONS MORE INFORMATION (PDF) Pottstown Classics Car Club is celebrating our 30th year as a POTTSTOWN CLASSICS August 7th - Muffler Rapping Contest ( show on High St 5-9 pm) Veterans Day Extravaganza - November 12, 2010 WHAT A SHOW! - WHAT A LINEUP! - More Visit PottstownDowntown.com for additional happenings and events. Village Productions is a not-for-profit theatre group located in Pottstown. The newly refurbished building adds to the high level of professionalism Village Productions already exhibits. A listing of the season show can be found on the Village Productions website. Services for ResidentsHuman Relations Commission Are you aware that the Borough of Pottstown has a Human Relations Commission? It is a nine-member team of volunteers appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Borough Council of Pottstown. The diverse team serves to improve the quality of human relations within the Borough of Pottstown. More information SENIORS 65 & OLDER RIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FREE ALL DAY! Click here to learn More (PDF) Pottstown Area Rapid Transit (PART) Bus service in Pottstown and the surrounding communities is a publicly owned and privately operated system. The Borough of Pottstown owns, funds, and administers the system. The day-to-day operations are the responsibility of Pottstown Area Rapid Transit, Inc. FREE car seat safety check Car seat safety checks are available in the Borough. 4 out of 5 child safety seats are installed incorrectly. More Information Did you know that Pottstown has local community television available for the local area? PCTV (Pottstown Community TV) is owned and operated by the Borough of Pottstown and provides local origination programming over Comcast Cable TV in over 75,000 homes in western Montgomery County, Northern Chester County and Eastern Berks County. In existence since 1983, PCTV currently produces programming on 3 local Cable Channels 22, 28 and 98). Visit the PCTV web site Parks and Recreation ProgramsDid you know the Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department can throw a theme party for residents? There is no need to call an expensive party planner!For details call the Parks & Recreation Department at 610-970-6608 Adult and Youth programs available. The Pottstown Parks and Recreation department has many adult and youth programs and classes. You can Review these youth activities by visiting the Parks & Recreation Pages. Items of InterestThe 2010 5k runners times are here! Pottstown’s FREE bike share program Ride the Schuylkill River Trail Call today and arrange a guided tour. Comcast has notified the Borough that the network enhancements in Montgomery County was completed on May 18, 2010. This means that customers will need to have an authenticating device, such as a digital cable box, digital adapter, or CableCARD for each television on which they wish to view any channels other than channels broadcast in analog. Customers whose televisions do not use an authenticating device by April 20, 2010 will only be able to view Limited Basic service. In order to view any channels other than those broadcast in analog, an authenticating device as noted about is required. The Borough of Pottstown has a seven year Economic Development Strategic Plan. The plan provides a balanced program of projects and initiatives to guide community revitalization efforts in the Borough. It builds on the initial plan developed in 2000 and continues many of its priorities. However, it brings expansion of the business and employment base to the forefront of Pottstown's revitalization strategy, in the belief that it represents the "engine" for revitalization that will make possible further success in other key areas. VIEW
THE ECONOMIC PLAN (PDF 20mb) The Schuylkill Trail was developed as a multi-use public trail for walkers, joggers, bicyclists, cross-country skiers, and equestrians. You can view the River Trail Map from Birdsboro to Pottstown and from Reading to Gibraltar by clicking here. Detailed information and photographs about the entire trail project can be found at the Schuylkill River Website. Historic Pottsgrove Manor has a wide variety of interesting and educational events from now through the end of the year. The Manor offers visitors an opportunity to get a glimpse of life in 18th century Pennsylvania. It is one of the best restorations in Eastern PA. Additional Programs Offered by the BoroughHomeownership Initiative
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