De-clutter your home of obsolete and unwanted electronics. Lower Salford, Franconia, Hatfield, and Towamencin Townships are proud to sponsor a recycling collection event on June 8, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 379 Main Street in Harleysville, PA. Fill up your car and our trained staff will unload it while you stay in the comfort of your vehicle!

This special summer e-waste recycling collection event is intended for items that are typically purchased throughout the year like toys, computers, laptops, televisions, cell phones and other electronic devices. “Anything with a Plug™” will be accepted and recycled…except large appliances and smoke detectors.

All materials collected will be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner and for your security, ALL media data that are collected are destroyed. This service is provided by Lower Salford, Franconia, Hatfield, and Towamencin Townships, and all material collected will be processed by eForce Compliance, the first dual certified electronic recycler in the Delaware Valley. eForce provides a full staff of professional e-waste experts to handle and transport all material collected, and in the process creates sustainable green jobs. 

For more information about eForce Compliance and the types of material they accept and recycle, visit their Web site at www.eforcecompliance.com  or call at 215.964.6665.

**PLEASE NOTE: There is a $20 fee to recycle TVs and Monitors**

Every year the Township participates in the Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society's Discount Theme Park Ticket Program. Tickets begin to arrive in Mid-May and as of Friday, May 17, 2013 the following tickets have been received and are ready to be purchased:

Adventure Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium, Dorney Park, Hersheypark, Longwood Gardens, Morey's Piers, PA Renaissance Faire and Six Flags Great Adventure (NJ). For pricing and additional information, please visit the "RECREATION" page linked above right.

PLEASE NOTE: The Township accepts only cash or checks as payment. Credit Cards or Debit Cards are NOT accepted. If paying by cash, the Township also requests that you bring exact change or smaller bills. Any questions about the program, please contact the Township office and we will be happy to help: 215-256-8087.

In connection with the Turnpike Widening Project, several bridges need to be replaced to accommodate the additional lanes of traffic. The first bridge to be replaced will be the Fretz Road bridge over the Turnpike near the intersection of Yoder Road. This bridge closed to traffic on Friday, May 3, 2013 and detour routes have been posted. Anticipated completion of the bridge is slated for November 15, 2013. This is a Turnpike Commission Project that has been contracted to Allan A. Myers for completion. Please see the attached flyer and/or website for more detailed information and who to contact with questions. Thank you in advance for your patience during this improvement process.

DETAILED INFORMATION

WEBSITE

DETOUR MAP

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

The Township has a container for the collection of leaves and yard waste. The leaves and/or yard waste need to be in a biodegradable bag. These bags can be purchased at the Township for 35 cents each (3/$1.00 or 50/$16.50). (Biodegradable bags purchased from area hardware or lawn & garden stores are also permitted). The container is in the upper parking lot at the Township Building all year long. If you have any questions about this program, please contact the Township Office at: 215-256-8087.

ABSOLUTELY NO PLASTIC BAGS, HOUSEHOLD WASTE, OR LOOSE YARD WASTE ARE TO BE PUT INTO THE CONTAINER.  THE RECYCLING FACILITY WILL TURN AWAY OUR CONTAINER IF THESE GUIDELINES ARE NOT ADHERED TO.

Thank you for recycling.

The Township has learned from PPL Interstate Energy Company that beginning in April 2013, they will be undertaking a vegetation clearing project along their pipeline easements in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery & Bucks Counties. PPL will use their best efforts to notify all property owners in advance of any vegetation management work occurring in these areas. Please check back to this page for additional updates as the timing for this project is provided. Attached is a brochure with more information about this project.

VEGETATION CLEARING BROCHURE

The Township has received information from PPL Electric that they plan to replace an existing 8-mile transmission line originally installed in 1928. This upgrade will effect the existing line that runs through Salford, Franconia, Lower Salford and Towamencin Townships. The line will be constructed along the same route, using current rights-of-way. The project, part of a range of improvements the company is making across its system, will improve electric service for customers in the township, in Montgomery County and throughout the region. This project is expected to begin in 2013 and is expected to be completed in spring 2014. For inquiries about the project, please contact Melinda Stumpf PPL's Regional Community Relations Director: 610-774-5249.

UPDATE: The Township has learned that this upgrade has been postponed until the summer of 2014. Please check back to this page for any future updates.

Please check back in the Spring for 2013's event dates and locations.The first event is usually held in April. If you should have any questions regarding  recycling in general, please contact the Montgomery County Recycling Hotline at: 610-278-3618 or visit: www.montgomerycountyrecycles.org

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has advised Lower Salford Township that its interpretation of the Pennsylvania Recycling Act 101 regulations does not permit the open burning of any yard waste. This supercedes the previous Township policy which permitted the open burning of small twigs/shrub trimmings at designated times upon obtaining a permit to do so. The option now is to cut the twigs to a small size and to place such twigs and/or shrub trimmings in a biodegradable paper bag which can be deposited in the large metal container at the Township Building Parking Lot. The open burning of any recyclables or household trash has been, and continues to be, prohibited by the Township.

The only exceptions to the revised open burning policy are outdoor cooking, ceremonial bonfires or campfires, and burning related to the production of agriculture commodities on a farm operation. The latter two options require pre-notification to the Fire Marshal.

On January 1, 2009, Act 3 of 2008 took effect across Pennsylvania. Act 3 of 2008 concerns procedures for responding to public requests for Township records. In coordination with Act 3, the Township has also appointed two Open Records Officers. These Officers will be Township Manager Joseph Czajkowski for the Administrative Offices and Chief Thomas Medwid for the Police Department. To review the Regulations and Policies, please click on the link below. We have also attached the "Right-to-Know Request Form" which needs to be completed when requesting records from the Township. If you have questions regarding this new Act, please contact Township Manager Plank at: 215-256-8087 during regular business hours.

Open Records Requests Administrative Regulations and Policies

Right-to-Know Request Form

The Township sees a big jump in the number of permits being submitted for various projects in the spring & summer. With every permit comes inspections. It is very important to make every effort to call the Township in advance for an inspection appointment. All projects that require a permit (see the Building and Zoning Page) will also require certain inspections. Inspections are only done on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All inspections need to be scheduled in advance. For Commercial Inspections, please call at least 48 Hours in advance to reserve a time. The Building and Zoning Department recommends that you call at least 24-48 hours in advance to schedule the necessary inspections for your project. We can schedule as far out as needed. To schedule an inspection, please call 215-256-8087 during regular business hours of 8:30-4:30 Monday - Friday. PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION READY BEFORE YOU CALL: PERMIT NUMBER AND STREET ADDRESS. Your cooperation is appreciated!

INSPECTIONS MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS ONLY

On January 1, 2011, Lower Salford Township instituted a new policy for scheduling of inspections due to manpower reductions in the Building/Code Enforcement Office.

Rob Reilley, Director of Building and Zoning, will be performing all Township building inspections, plan reviews and code enforcement duties. Building and code enforcement inspections will be performed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Plan reviews and administrative office duties will be performed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This will also include time set aside for appointments to discuss building and zoning issues. On these days, appointments will be taken. Questions in regard to this scheduling should be directed to Rob Reilley by calling the Township Office at 215-256-8087.

Stop out and take advantage of the mild winter and play a round! You can't beat winter rates! For more detailed information regarding everything you may want to know, please visit the Lederach Golf Club website at: www.lederachgolfclub.com. The Lederach Golf Club website has information on discounts for Lower Salford Township residents and also a "Rewards Card" that you can register for online. The website will also help you sign-up for a tee time, get information on rates, lessons and upcoming events. You can also find the "technical" information about the course and learn about the architect that designed the course. Visit the website today!! It's only a click away:

www.lederachgolfclub.com

If you would prefer to contact the Lederach Golf Club directly, their general phone number is 215-513-3034

We invite you to join Lederach as an Annual Pass Holder. The Pass Holder Program is an unbeatable value for those who love the game of golf! For more information, please contact Lederach Golf Club at

215-513-3034.

The Environmental Protection Agency has made available the Administrative Record Files of all the Superfund sites. By providing the public with greater access to these records, the EPA hopes it will be better equipped to comment constructively on site activities and to understand the issues relating to the selection of the response action at each site. Please click the above link to access the website. The administrative Site Name is "Salford Quarry"  and the AR Type is "Removal2-NONE". Then choose "Search Results" to view Administrative Record Files for the Quarry.

If you have specific questions regarding the status of the Salford Quarry, please contact Community Involvement Coordinator Vance Evans of the EPA at: 1-800-553-2509 or 215-814-5526.

A few years ago, the Township acquired permits from Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (www.fish.state.pa.us) to stock triploid grass carp in Briarwyck Pond, Kulp Road Pond, Alderfer Road Pond, the Township Building pond and two ponds at Lederach Golf Club. The grass carp, or "White Amur", is a large member of the minnow family native to the lower Amur River, which flows through Siberia and rivers in the Republic of China and are released into waterways as a means of biological aquatic vegetation control. Maximum aquatic vegetation consumption will occur during late spring through summer at water temperatures ranging from 68 to 90 degrees F. They are sterile and will not reproduce and feed only on plants, not on fish eggs or young fishes. The fish are difficult to catch with conventional fishing methods, but if that would happen, please release the carp back into the pond as quickly as possible to give the fish the best chance for survival. For more information about Triploid Grass Carp, and to see a picture of what one looks like, please click on the link below. This information is also available at the Township Office.

Triploid Grass Carp Picture & Information