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So, in many respects, Agri-business is where it all started for this community. The rich soil grew an abundance of food. The family farms produced enough to feed local families and the faraway city of Philadelphia. While many of the family farms are gone and we no longer grow produce or grains, agriculture remains a staple of this business community.
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This legacy lives on in major food producers and Indian Valley Chamber members such as Clemens Food Group, Marcho Farms, JBS USA and Godshall’s Quality Meats, each leaders in their industries. Clemens Food Group is the eighth largest pork producer and fifth largest pork packer in the U.S. Marcho Farms is the largest producer of veal in the U.S. JBS USA, located in Franconia on what was the previous Moyer Packing (Mopac) site, is part of the largest meat processing company in the world. Godshall’s Quality Meats is employee-owned and produces the finest smoked meats and focuses on beef and turkey products. These companies bring billions of dollars into the region and provide many high-paying jobs for a variety of professions. We are fortunate to continue to benefit from this legacy of agriculture and that these businesses continue to call the Indian Valley their home. Remember this next time you head to the grocery store to buy sausage for breakfast, hamburgers for the grill, veal for that special occasion or your favorite smoked snack sticks or turkey scrapple, that our local businesses are here to ensure we have access to high quality and ethically raised meats. You can feel good knowing you are supporting a long tradition of local business.
This past spring, we held another session in our Forum series, Agribusiness in the Indian Valley: Where it All Began. We heard updates and insights from Brad Clemens, president of Clemens Food Group; Rachelle Bergey, CEO of Marcho Farms; Joel Nyce, senior vice president of Godshall’s Quality Meats; and Adrian Ramos, general manager of JBS USA. Attendees gathered at the Sellersville Theater and then enjoyed lunch at the Washington House Hotel and Restaurant. You can view the session by scanning the QR code on this Agriculturepage.hasalways played a key role in the economy of this region. From the earliest beginnings, with European settlers moving into what would become known as the Indian Valley in the late 1600’s, agriculture has been a staple to survival. From subsistence farming to quickly filling the role of “breadbasket” to Philadelphia in the time before the Revolutionary War, the Indian Valley has a long tradition of providing families with quality, nutritious food. It is a tradition that not only continues to today, but it is an important sector of our robust and diversified economy. Many years ago, fertile farmland grew produce, grains, lumber, and supported the raising of livestock for the local markets. The tobacco, textile and lumber industries created wealth. The railroad’s arrival in the late 1880’s coincided with Souderton’s Charter in 1887 and opened the area to the Philadelphia market, allowing easy access to local products.
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INDIAN VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Clemens Food Group, a sixth-generation family-owned pork business in the Indian Valley, celebrates the opening of their new smoked meats processing facility in Hatfield. The 308,000 sq. ft. facility is designed with superior segregation and sanitation controls for the separation of incoming raw ingredients to the finished Ready-To-Eat (RTE) products and also features an isolated viewing corridor for customers of the RTE process lines. In addition, the new operation features a 4,800-ton ammonia refrigeration system to support the process.
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“Clemens Food Group operates with our core values of ethics, integrity, and stewardship always at the forefront,” shares Craig Edsill, CEO of Clemens Food Group. “We are pleased to work with great companies, that do the same. The Hatfield North Expansion project is key to the growth of our company and our impact on the communities where we live and work. It utilizes best-in-class quality and food safety systems and design to provide our customers with high quality, innovative products. We are thankful to each and every person who helped build this excellent facility.”
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The Telford Borough Public Works Department has some exciting projects planned, including NOVACHIP paving of Stonehearth Lane, Whitford Circle, Coventry Circle and Paddock Circle later this summer. Further, at Stover Park, the tennis court fencing is planned for replacement as well as sealcoating of the parking lot area. Sealcoating will also take place on the walking trails at Centennial Park and Municipal Park. This maintenance work will minimally disrupt the activity at our park facilities. On the water and sewer side of the construction season, Telford Borough Authority is in the midst of new roofs being installed on four buildings at our Wastewater Treatment Facility. This project should be completed later this summer. As part of our sewer line maintenance, we have relined the sewers in the Third Street and West Broad Street areas this spring/summer. We will be completing the manhole rehabilitation in these areas later this summer. We have completed a waterline along Fourth Street already this spring and we will begin a waterline replacement project along Third Street from West Broad Street to Franconia Avenue later this summer. These types of projects
Back here in Telford Borough and the surrounding Townships and Boroughs, development activity has increased significantly in the past several months. We have seen several new industrial warehouses proposed, the Lutheran Community at TelfordSummerfield development is in full construction mode and Secant Medical is about to begin a large office/production area fit out on the building. All of these projects are reflection of the desire of these companies to invest in the Telford community and in their commitment to the people of the Indian Valley. We are thankful for these industries to be located in the Telford area and look forward to working with these companies for years to come.
It is finally summertime and the weather has been absolutely beautiful for the past couple of weeks. Graduation season has just past, whether it is colleges or high schools, and the excitement as to what lies ahead for the graduate permeates the community. The anticipation of the unknown for these young people is exciting. We wish them good luck and much success in their new careers or their future endeavors.
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Wednesday, June 1st was Opening Night of the Telford Night Market. This is the fourth year that the Market has been taking place on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, between the first Wednesday in June and Labor Day, and this season marked the 20th year that Telford Borough has been hosting a Market event in our Telford Marketplace.Onthatsame evening, Ed Child, President of the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs, presented a plaque to Telford Borough commemorating its 125th anniversary. In attendance and pictured here from left are Councilman Spencer Kulhanjian, Mayor Jerry Guretse, Representative Steve Malagari and Council Vice-President Bill Ashley. Thanks to all who joined us for this special occasion, and to those who come out every week and support the Telford Night Market!
are all done as part of a planned replacement program by Telford Borough Authority in order to ensure safe and reliable water and sewer service to our community.
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We ask that residents of our community and visitors to our parks have patience with the construction of these projects as there are many construction crews’ schedules to coordinate, not to mention difficult weather at times. This will ensure successful projects and smooth finished products and leave us with nice streets and great parks to utilize for years to come.
I hope everyone had a great summer and if any of our residents have any questions or concerns about these projects, please do not hesitate to call the Borough office.
HAPPY 125TH ANNIVERSARY, TELFORD BOROUGH!
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One of the best examples of applying this theory was in New York City in the 1990s. Under then Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Police Commissioner William Bratton, the NYPD set out to enforce, not only major criminal events, but also the relatively “small” issues such as vandalism, panhandling, turnstile jumping and public drunkenness. What was discovered as a result was, that after the minor issues were handled, the amount of more serious crimes, such as burglary, carjacking, and robbery also decreased. Areas of the city, such as Times Square, which had declined tremendously due to crime and disorder, was now safe and the tourism and commerce improved drastically.
In 1982, the results of a sociological study were released. It was entitled, the “Broken Windows” theory. The study involved, among other things, parking a car on a neighborhood street. The car was parked legally and left unattended for a period of days. During that time, no harm was done to the vehicle. After several days, a window on the vehicle was intentionally broken by those conducting the study. What they found was that, once the window was broken, within 24 hours, other windows were broken, and the car was otherwise vandalized.
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• Vandalism, especially graffiti, very quickly gives the appearance of disorder. If graffiti is cleaned or covered within 24 hours, it is unlikely that more will occur. However, graffiti left on buildings, signs, etc., often invites more of the same. Residents and business can help by covering or removing graffiti quickly.
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• Maintain your property. Keeping your grass cut and your weeds trimmed might not sound like an effective crime prevention measure, but it is. Overgrown properties give the appearance of disorder. If several properties in the same proximity are unkempt, the neighborhood appears as though no one cares. That attitude invites disorder.
One of the chief goals of the Telford Borough Police Department is keep our town safe. However, in order to do that, the residents need to do their part to help. While seemingly insignificant, there are several ways in which resident can help in accomplishing that goal. Some ways are as follows:
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While the Borough of Telford, and the surrounding Indian Valley, is a far cry from New York City, the same principles of the “Broken Windows Theory” apply. Enforcing ordinance violations such as abandoned vehicles, grass and weeds, and trash nuisances, as well as other minor criminal issues such as public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and vandalism help to maintain a high quality of life.
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• Being mindful of your neighbors during picnics and parties is another way of helping. Controlling alcohol use and keeping noise and music to a reasonable level helps to maintain peace. Out of control parties often result in police interaction and citations filed or arrests made. Have fun but keep it respectful and reasonable.
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We want to continue to keep the Borough of Telford a safe and desirable place to live and to visit. By helping to control the small things, you will be helping to keep the bigger problems from occurring. If the “Broken Windows” theory worked for New York City, it can certainly work for Telford Borough. Thank you for your help.
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• Vehicles parked on the street need to be properly licensed, inspected and insured. Parking and / or abandoning cars and trucks is not only illegal, but also an eyesore. Residents can help by finding suitable storage of such vehicles and or by having them repaired or towed.
2022 has been a busy year in Telford Borough so far. At its March 7th meeting, Telford Borough Council adopted an Intermunicipal Transfer of Liquor License Policy and Procedure for the Borough. The adoption of this new policy allowed Shiva Elohim, LLC to submit an application for the transfer of a liquor license to 141 North Main Street in Telford, where the former Hatts Too was located. The applicant proposed a quick service/grab ‘n’ go restaurant with seating for approximately 30 people, with food and beverages available for eating in or taking out. The alcohol will be sold in packs of bottles or cans. A public hearing was advertised and held on April 4th, and Shiva Elohim, LLC received Council’s approval to proceed with this venture. The Lutheran Community at Telford – Summerfield expansion project started in the Spring, and the first 14 units of Phase 1 sold quickly. Further, Secant Medical is working on a large office renovation at its current facility, located on East Church Avenue. We can’t wait to see what 2023 brings for Telford Borough!
SOUDERTON IS THE PLACE TO BE By Dan Yocum, Mayor of Souderton Souderton is a special place. At the heart of the Indian Valley, our community has a reverence for our history with a strong vision for our future. For the past eight years I have had the privilege of serving on Souderton Borough Council, and in January became the Mayor of Souderton. I appreciate all the welcoming support I’ve received in my first few months in this new role and am looking forward to continuing the positive momentum that our town is currently experiencing. As Mayor, I see one of my primary responsibilities as being a cheerleader for the town. And we have lots to cheer about these days!
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In the past few years alone, we have seen an explosion of new business growth in Souderton; Northbound, The Broad Theater, Freewill Brewing, Broad Street Italian Restaurant, Love Obsessed, The Burger Shop, Modern Male Barber Shop, Art on the Hill, Broad Street Grind, Waite Station Nail Salon, Exhibit B Gallery, Salon Bella, Raw Replenish, PixelMight, Downtown Scoop, LashPosh, Lumière Candle Studio, Physical Therapy & Wellness Institute, Tribe Kitchen Design, and more! And further progress is on the horizon with plans for a new brewery, a shipping container village, revitalization of other under-used commercial properties in our commercial district, and the redevelopment of the old Souderton High School site. Souderton is the place to be!
Think back to 10 years ago in Souderton. Revitalization was on everyone’s mind, but there was a lot of work to be done. Many buildings in town sat vacant, underutilized, or totally abandoned. I bought and renovated a few of those properties myself, and along with other pioneering property and business owners our collective efforts have transformed the business landscape of Souderton. I am proud and excited by the work that has been done so far and sincerely appreciate seeing residents and visitors enjoying the new amenities Souderton has to offer.
The above list does not mention our long-standing business in Souderton, many of which have been here for decades; more than a century in some cases. There are too many to individually name, but these businesses and their owners are the cornerstone of Souderton. The foundations they have laid allow us to expand success to our newTheseneighbors.havebeen a tough few years for everyone; small business owners especially. So I wanted to take an opportunity to thank everyone for their dedication and patronage to our community.
To the residents that support our local businesses: Thank you for supporting local. These days it is easy to one-click ship from Amazon. But by supporting local, you are really making a difference and giving back to the businesses that give so much to our community. Amazon isn’t sponsoring your daughters soccer team or serving on your non-profit board. Your patronage of our businesses makes a sincere difference to the local economy and in the lives of their dedicated owners and staff. So thank you for continuing to support local!
To our small businesses: Thank you for your investment in Souderton. Thank you for the services you provide to our residents and for the jobs you have created in our town over the years. Thank you for your support of our local initiatives. Thanks to you and your employees for supporting our other local businesses. It hasn’t gone unnoticed. We certainly don’t say it often enough, but we appreciate you.
PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM BEING THE VICTIM OF A SCAM Brian A. Newhall, M.S., Chief of Police, Souderton Borough
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5. If someone calls and says that they can send you a lot of money, but you must send them a little money first, don’t. They’re lying. There are no foreign Princes’ who want to share their money with you.
7. Don’t let yourself be pressured to buy anything or send money to anyone. Remember, you can just hang up.
3. No government agency will ever call or email you to tell you that you have a warrant for your arrest, and the only way to satisfy that warrant is to send money or gift cards. If you do have a warrant, we’ll come to talk to you about it.
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6. If you get a bill for an item you didn’t buy or don’t remember anything about, don’t pay it. A legitimate company will try to contact you through the mail if there is a problem.
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2. No government agency accepts gift cards as a type of payment. Don’t send gift cards to anyone as a means of paying a supposed debt or fine.
4. If someone calls and says that they need money or bail money, be absolutely sure that you know them before you send anything. Ask them questions only close friends and family would know.
Almost daily, the Souderton Borough Police Department takes reports from members of our community who have been the victim of a scam, or an attempted scam, in which some very bad people (the scammers) are trying to take money from good people (our residents). These telephone and internet scams can seem very realistic and sound very sincere, but believe us, they are completely illegitimate. To protect yourself from becoming a victim, here are a few facts to keep in mind:
1. No government agency will ever call you to tell you that you owe them money. If the IRS needs to speak to you, they’ll do it through the mail.
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9. If you get a text about a security code for a food order you didn’t place using a bank account that you don’t have, ignore it. I literally just got this text while writing this article: I don’t have a Citizens account, and I don’t use Doordash. See? This can happen to anyone!
8. If you get a pop-up message on your computer that says that you’ve got an issue and it can be fixed by letting someone have remote access to your computer, don’t let them. Close the web site, close your browser (Google, Internet Explorer, etc.), and shut your computer down. You can restart it later.
2. Amazon will never ask you to pay a bill over the phone. Last thing to remember: If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Unfortunately, there is very little that local police can do about internet and phone scams. Many of these calls and messages come from overseas, and there is no way to track down the people who are doing it. The best thing we all can do is to verify who is calling or texting and why, and not give in to them or send anything if we don’t know who they are. These people are professionals, they’re good at what they do. We’re better people. Protect yourself and your family. Don’t have to let them win.
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1. Don’t ever feel pressured to give out personal information such as your birth date, credit card numbers, or Social Security number over the phone to anyone.
10. Your car warranty is fine. You don’t need to extend it. Our friends at Amazon, Inc. have a few more suggestions:
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SOUDERTON IS THE PLACE TO BE By Liz Peitzman, Souderton Connects Business Improvement District Coordinator
Ten years is a long time and this fresh and fun art festival is still going strong! Souderton Connects is hosting the 10th Annual Souderton Art Jam on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 10:00 AM –5:00 PM. It is held along Wile Avenue Between Souderton Borough Community Park and Souderton Community Pool.
A Look Back It all began with an idea to start an art festival in the creative community of Souderton. With about 20 homespun crafters and a few professional artists, the first Art Jam hosted a small preview from Montgomery Theater, a worldwide poetry event called the 100 Thousand Poets for Change, a wine & beer tasting tent, and of course live music. The Art Jam was located in the Souderton Borough Community Park, but after a few years the festival expanded out onto the streets. Attendance has grown each year as there were more vendors, bigger bands, more sponsors, and more food trucks. A curated farmer’s market section filled with local, small batch homemade goods was added. The Souderton Headlines Murals painted on vintage newspaper machines were unveiled in 2019. Today, you can find these hidden throughout Souderton as part of a growing Public Arts program.
This Year A decade after its founding, the festival has grown to feature artists and artisans from all over the east coast. This is a juried art show in which exhibiting artists may enter a piece of work to a panel of judges, consisting of art industry professionals. Stay until the end to see whose work is chosen. Monetary awards are given in categories
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GOSUDERTONBOROUH including Fine Art, Fine Craft, and Jewelry. Winners of the 2021 Souderton Art Jam were Autdemna Jewelers, Balock Woodturning, and Knit2Weave. For its 10th year, the Art Jam has a fantastic list of amazing artists and fine crafters from throughout the region, more sponsor involvement than ever, and a street packed with visitors from near and far who love the Jam. Details about participating artists and marketplace vendors can be found on the website, soudertonconnects.com/art-jam. Our artists span a variety of styles and mediums such as fine art, glass, illustration, photography, jewelry, metal, mixed media, pottery, printmaking, recycled art, textiles, and wood. While strolling the event this September, visitors can listen to music from Sarah Heine, Jack O’Leary, Tuesday Night Special, and The Wonton Soups. Enjoy delicious beer, wine, and spirits from local craft alcohol vendors. Killer options for food trucks come to the Jam like Bake’n Bacon, Bonjour Creperie, Philly Funnel Cake, Van Pelt Hot Dog Co just to name a few. “We have a gem here in Souderton, and we work with surrounding businesses and towns to immerse artists into the community and the community into art.” - Harry Boardman, Owner of Exhibit B Gallery
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The Souderton Art Jam is a great way to get a taste of the Souderton art scene while also discovering the local galleries and town full of public art. This rain or shine event is free and well-behaved dogs are welcome. For more information on the event, visit soudertonconnects.com/art-jam. Follow us on @soudertonconnects on Instagram and Facebook for updates. PA 18964 215.723.2300 Life With Compassion Treating family as own
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For decades now, we’ve all witnessed the suburbanization of communities throughout Montgomery County of what was once rural farmland. In many parts of our region, it’s hard to distinguish one community from another, as they all look very similar. Towns have lost their original character only to be replaced by asphalt parking lots and nondescript buildings. But what is progress? And how is it defined when it comes to a community? Sadly, it’s often not judged by quality-of-life matters, including the preservation of open space, and the wonderful people living within that community.
Message From JON HAMMER, Township Manager Special People, in a Special Place, at a Special Time
Franconia is a special place, filled with special people. It is these special people in this community that have worked hard to keep our taxes low, our crime rate low, and to become a leader in open space preservation. We continue to work hard toward preserving the quality of life for our residents, and for future generations to come.
Jon Hammer, Township Manager Franconia Township BUILDING FACELIFT IS COMPLETE
Stop in and see us! Construction was completed on the renovations to the township building in May of this year. A new lobby, meeting room, restrooms, flooring, ceilings, lighting, and a new audio/visual system have been added. It’s the first major renovation to these areas in over 45 years.
The Franconia Township Municipal Building was originally constructed in 1976.
When speaking with local government colleagues, I’m often interested to learn about what’s happening in their communities. Inevitably, many boast about their development projects – new strip malls, office buildings and subdivisions with hundreds of new homes. But very few will discuss the traffic, noise, financial and environmental impacts associated with those projects.
To me, and I think to most of you, a community is judged by the people who live in that community, and not by the number of new subdivisions and strip malls. I like to tell a story about a resident who told me their car was stuck in the snow on Morwood Road and numerous kind passerbys stopped to offer assistance while they were waiting for a family member to help. The stuck motorist was amazed at how many people stopped to offer help. There are so many similar stories of neighbors helping neighbors in Franconia that when I tell my local government colleagues such stories, they can’t believe what a wonderful community this truly is.
Although the construction presented its challenges, we appreciated your patience. During the construction, we remained open by allowing access to office personnel through other areas of the building so it was nice to have the front doors open again into the beautifully renovated building.
Earlier this year, the Montgomery County Planning Commission released a report entitled ‘The Economic Impact on Protected Open Space in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.’ The takeaways from the report, are not new to anyone in Franconia Township – preserved open space increases property values for homeowners, improves quality of life, and helps keep taxes low. Preserving open space is smart for our environment, and smart planning for our children and grandchildren.
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Although the lobby is now open, please remember the “lock box” is still available for dropping off items 24/7. The lock box is located adjacent to the front doors.
Franconia Township is continuing its efforts to address Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) requirements established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As a reminder, MS4 deals with stormwater runoff of all kinds – from rooftops, to driveways, to roads, and yes, even lawns and farm fields. EPA’s concern is two-fold – if rainwater is not able to soak into the ground (impermeable surfaces), then it flows rapidly into streams causing flooding and erosion; also, the rainwater can pick up pollutants as it travels over the ground surface.
The Public Works crew has started a project at Enos B. Godshall Park. The goal is to convert the existing pond – which is not much more than a wide spot in the stream – into a bio-retention pond. A bio-retention pond is one that collects rainwater and slowly releases it downstream or allows it to percolate into the soil, thus reducing rapid runoff and allowing the soil to treat some of the pollutants. Along with redesigning the pond, the adjacent areas will receive tree and shrub plantings.
Franconia Township Continues To Address Stormwater Runoff
Franconia Sewer Authority has completed its extension of public sewer to residents of Schoolhouse Road and Kulp Road. Property owners have been able to connect since early April. Our Morwood Project (Phases 1 and 2) is essentially complete. As of this date, 113 property owners have chosen to connect to public sewer in the Morwood area. We are happy that we were able to help these residents – and the environment!
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TOWNSHIP NEWS Are you interested in the latest news, events and information for Franconia Township? If you visit the home page of the township website at www.franconiatownship.org and scroll down to “News & Announcements,” you will find the most recent information the township has to offer. We invite you to visit the page regularly to be “in the know!”
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In the daily grind of life, day or night, you may see or hear something that appears to be out of the ordinary. Despite how insignificant an event may seem, if it piques suspicion, it is worthy of reporting by calling 911. Often crimes are averted or solved because someone made a timely report. Officers are patrolling 24 hours a day, and your call is never a bother. All calls to the police department will be answered. Calls will automatically be answered by Montgomery County 911 dispatchers at night and on weekends and also during business hours if no Franconia Township Police Department Administrative Staff are available. Do not be alarmed if you hear a 911 dispatcher answer the phone. Although we always have police officers on duty, our administrative office is typically open for business Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:00PM. Non-emergency inquiries, such as general questions, contacting a specific officer/detective, requests for soliciting permits or police records/crash reports should be made by calling the Police Administrative Office at 215-723-6778 during regular business hours.
Any residents looking to discard their unused or expired prescription medications are welcome to take them to the Police Department for proper disposal. There is a convenient, secure green container in the station lobby where items can be deposited. The lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Police Department Offers Special Needs Registry DID YOU KNOW: The police department offers a service to our residents with special needs. Any household that has a person with special needs can complete an InHouse Special Needs Information Questionnaire which is found under “Forms” for the police department on the township website at www.franconiatownship.org. Once completed and filed with the police department, the information is kept in a database which can be accessed by officers responding to calls for service at that residence. This allows officers to prepare resources prior to arrival, which will better serve the specific needs of the registrant(s). Going on Vacation? Let Us Know Do you have an upcoming vacation planned? The police department invites residents to fill out a Vacation Notification Form which can be completed and submitted online. The notification form is found on the township website at www.franconiatownship.org by typing vacation notice in the search bar. Having this form completed and on file provides the police department with important logistical information about such things as lights on timers, vehicles that will remain in your driveway and any contractors expected at your home while you are away. Providing this form to the police department can provide extra peace of mind so you can relax and fully enjoy your vacation. Chief Michael L. Martin
Sharps or syringes are not considered household hazardous waste and should be disposed of with your regular trash pickup. Sharps should be placed in a punctureresistant hard plastic or metal container. The container should be sealed and placed in a securely fastened opaque trash bag. It is also recommended to disinfect sharps with a solution of one teaspoon of bleach in a half gallon of water. Please do not recycle sharps. For more information, see Montgomery County’s website at https:// www.montcopa.org/2009/Sharps-Syringes.
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FRANCONIA TOWNSHIP POLICE INFORMATION Prescription Drug Drop-Off Box Available at Police Department
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LAND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Approved or Under Construction • The Pizza Box – 402 Morwood Road • Peter Becker Community – 30 Cottages at Pondview • Amplifier Research – Building addition, 160 Schoolhouse Road • Alderfer Glass – 134 Telford Pike, Warehouse and office expansion with associated parking • Bayard Estates – WB Homes, Indian Creek Road, 22 Single Family Homes and 23.6 acres designated for Open Space • Belton Manor Estates – 8 Single Family Homes, Godshall Road • Allebach Tract – 10 Single Family Homes, Cowpath Road and Forrest Road • Reserves at Franconia, Pulte Homes – 42 Single Family Homes & 42 Townhouses Beck Road and Cowpath Road • Souderton Borough Public Works Building – 160 Cherry Lane Currently Before the Board of Supervisors • Souderton Mennonite Homes – Land Development, W Reliance and Colonial Avenue • NCC Automated Systems – 255 Schoolhouse Road 29,000 square foot warehouse addition Rezone Projects • Rezone of parcels along W Reliance Road – From R-130 to Institutional • Neighborhood Overlay District – To permit mixed residential development. Applied to property along Beck Road and Cowpath Road. • Professional Office Overlay District – To allow professional office use through the Conditional Use process. Applied to parcels along Township Line Road and County Line Road
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However, despite the reality of these economic challenges, Franconia Township has prepared well by investing and maintaining infrastructure and providing outstanding basic local government services at a reasonable tax rate. That means providing outstanding police protection, maintaining township roads in both summer and winter conditions, and keeping our park system beautiful for our residents to enjoy.
Cities and Townships across the country are especially susceptible to economic downturns and inflationary pressures. And Franconia Township is not immune to these issues.
High oil and gas prices have made fueling publics works’ trucks and police vehicles more expensive. Paving has become more expensive. And like in your own household, everything on the expenditure side of the ledger is more expensive for local governments. That includes electricity for traffic and streetlights, personnel and pension costs, purchasing of vehicles and computer supplies, etc.
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Although we expect challenges ahead, the township remains on firm financial footing, with very low debt and strong financial results year after year. We encourage residents to review the township budget and the township annual audit, both of which are posted on the website at www.franconiatownship.org. We take great pride in keeping township finances transparent. Should you have any questions on the township budget, feel free to reach out to the Township Manager, Jon Hammer, at admin@franconia-township.org or 215-723-1137.
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A familiar face in the township, Tony Frydlewicz, has been named as our new Public Works Director. Tony had served in the position of Crew Leader since July 2018 and having been with the township for a number of years under the mentorship of Paul Nice, he is very familiar with the workings of Franconia Township and highly qualified to take over the position. We wish Tony well in his new capacity!
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR PAUL NICE RECOGNIZED AFTER DECADES OF SERVICE
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In January, Paul Nice retired and Franconia Township recognized and honored him for his service as our Public Works Director for more than 50 years. Paul had a very successful career with the township, and his fingerprints are everywhere from the park system, to trails, to the condition of our roads – no one knows Franconia Township better than Paul! Paul will be missed, and we wish him and his family well and thank him for his years of service, dedication and a job well done.
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Grey Godshall, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors (right) presents a congratulatory plaque to Paul Nice (left) in appreciation for his many years of dedication and commitment and for going above and beyond serving the Community of Franconia Township. in
FALL FESTIVAL 2022
With each passing season, the Public Works Department is always busy improving and maintaining beautiful Franconia Township. Some have noticed that work has started on a project at Enos B. Godshall Park. The goal is to remove all of the old and dead trees and to convert the old fire pond into a beautiful bio-retention area. One of the main reasons for doing this is to help with stormwater runoff from the pond by installing a bio-mix soil, which will help with our MS4 requirements from the state.
Franconia Township Police Benevolent Association and Franconia Township will once again be holding our Fall Festival this year at Franconia Community Park on October 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and October 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event includes our very popular fireworks show on Saturday evening. Highlights of the weekend are hayrides, entertainment, food, bouncy houses, hay maze, vendors and a schedule of events and fun activities throughout the weekend. We hope you can join us for this great Fall event!
Preventative maintenance of our infrastructure is always a high priority for our maintenance crew. In fact, it is priority #1, and we take great pride in maintaining our infrastructure. Proper drainage is a key factor in producing safer roadways; therefore, a lot of effort is put into controlling and directing stormwater into our grassy swales and storm drainage structures. The importance of doing this is to keep the water away from the sub-base which affects the integrity of our highway system and reduces icing and potholes throughout the winter season.
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Pavement preservation is another priority in Franconia Township. We use various types of surface treatments to control oxidation and keep water from penetrating the surface of our roads. Crack sealing and chip sealing are two of the most cost-effective types of preservation on the market, but we have found alternatives depending upon theTheroads.township has been using another newer seal coat process on high volume roadways. This method is an ultra-thin overlay that seal coats the road surface with liquid asphalt and then applies a pave-layed single stone hot mix on top of the asphalt. This process was done on Mininger Road. Other projects this summer were using a fog seal on top of our chip seal in Heatherfield and Hunters Way which are more densely populated areas in the township. Our crew also worked with Souderton Borough to do a cape seal on Cherry Lane.
In addition, Franconia Township’s public works crew kept busy milling and paving Middle Park Drive that runs through Banbury development. With all of these necessary road improvements, the township should be in good shape for the upcoming winter road conditions.
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Some of you may remember the Children’s Colonial Education Programs that were conducted by the Heckler Plains Folklife Society beginning in 1975 that continued until about 2018. Reasons for the decline in participation by Souderton and North Penn elementary schools are many, but the combined Lower Salford History and Folklife Society has received requests from two area schools to resurrect this unique program. However, in order to do so, we need volunteers who enjoy history, handcrafts and working with children. Here is how the day is structured. The children arrive around 9:30, are divided into groups of 12-20, and are greeted by their costumed hosts for the day, where they become part of the Heckler family and spend the day doing “chores” the family would have done while learning what life was like in our area in the 18th and 19th centuries. They dip candles, card wool, punch tin, practice scissor cutting (scherensnitte) or Fraktur, perhaps, even work with clay or flax, depending on their ages. At the end of the day, the products of their hard work go home with them as souvenirs. Depending on the involvement of the teachers and parents, chicken corn soup was made over open fires and pies that the children had made in school before their field trip were baked in the bake oven. That was their lunch. The benefit and uniqueness of this program is that the children learn history by doing history – a lesson that never leaves them. If you would be interested in becoming involved in the Children’s Colonial Education Program, please contact Joan DiMaria (JH.DiMaria@hotmail.com) or call 215-822-7422. All volunteers would be trained in advance, and only scheduled as your time permits. Thank you. Plains Folklife Society and Lower Salford Historical Society
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2022 Calendar of Events May 7 Herb and Plant Sale 9:00 – 1:00 Heckler Plains June 18 Plant Exchange 9:00 – 1:00 Jacob Reiff July 14 Ice Cream Social 7:00 PM Bergey Mill August 27 Hecklerfest 10:00 – 3:00 Heckler Plains December 9 Carol Night 7:00 PM Heckler Plains GET INVOLVED WITH THE HECKLER PLAINS FOLKLIFE AND LOWER SALFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Dave Scheuren was elected to the Board of Supervisors last November and took office in January. He recently sat down to answer a few questions to introduce himself to the community at large. Tell us about your family. My wife Donna and I will have been married for 26 years this June. She serves as Vice President of the Souderton Area School Board and is currently running for State Representative in 147th District. We have a lot of family in this area, as most of our siblings, as well as my mom, live in Harleysville, but my brother lives just outside the Township in Telford. Where did you grow up and go to school?
I was born and raised in Langhorne, graduated from Neshaminy Langhorne High School, and then Penn State University. I graduated from PSU with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
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How did you wind up in Lower Salford? I started building our house in Harleysville in the evenings after work and on weekends back in 2000. We moved in July 2001. What kind of work do you do?
I am currently an Engineer, Project Manager, and Owner of Construction Services International, Inc., which is currently in its 34th year. My brother and I started the business from scratch and have grown it over the years. We currently have almost 40 full-time employees. Have you had any previous public service? I have been a member of the Lower Salford Township Sewer Authority and continue to serve on that board as well.
Why did you decide to run for Supervisor?
We need to make sure our infrastructure keeps pace with the increasing population, i.e. traffic concerns, roads, bridges, sewer, and water, etc.
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What are your “Passion Projects?”
What challenges does the township face?
Having lived in the township for more than two decades, we have come to love the area. One of the reasons I ran for a seat on the board is to help maintain that small-town feel of Lower Salford. I also want to maintain and support quality public services and keep taxes low. We haven’t raised taxes in eight years! That’s a great accomplishment.
I want to make sure the Police and Fire Departments, along with EMS have everything they need to keep Lower Salford a great place to live. We are currently ranked as the 8th safest municipality in Pennsylvania. I want to maintain the fiscal responsibility of the Township and keep taxes under control. Lower Salford recently installed new playground equipment at Briarwyck Park on Sturgis Road. Back in 2021 the process began to remove the existing equipment and bring in new for our 2-12 aged residents. The process took longer than expected due to delays in shipping along with other storm-related activities of the Public Works department. However, the new equipment is open for business! In the future, the Township will also be installing benches, as well as planting additional trees in the area. Thanks to everyone (especially our ages 2-12 residents!) for their patience. The Township hopes this park improvement will be well-utilized by residents and their guests!
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FISH STOCKING FUN
Many thanks to everyone involved, especially the Township Public Works Director, Doug Jones, for coordinating this event, and to his crew for helping stock as well as assist the children. It was truly a fun and educational day!
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Officers Peter Labosh and AJ Mottola were also on hand to help at the event and answer questions from the children. The Township wishes to thank Mark Ely of Limestone Springs for taking the extra time to speak with the children as well. Mr. Ely said that Limestone Springs raises over 400,000 pounds of trout each year and they will be stocking 150,000 pounds of those fish in Pennsylvania’s waterways!
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Every spring the Township contracts with Limestone Springs Fish Hatchery out of Lebanon County to stock 3 of its ponds with Rainbow Trout. Those 3 ponds are: Dan Roth Park Pond, Alderfer Road Pond and Briarwyck Park Pond. This year’s stocking took place on Friday, March 25th and Ms. Paula Mandracchia’s 6th Grade Seasons class from the Souderton Charter School were involved in the fish stocking. Also present were three officers from the Pennsylvania Fish & Boating Commission to answer questions of the students. Officer Michael Blair provided facts such as: Did you know that Pennsylvania is second only to Alaska in the number of waterways it has? And each year the State stocks these waterways with over 3 million fish!
The Township has received Grant Funds through the Schuylkill Highlands MiniGrant Program. Grant funds total $10,000 and will be used toward the installation of a camera system for Township Parks. This project will be funded in part by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation in support of the Schuylkill Highlands Mini-Grant Program administered by Natural Lands. TOWNSHIP RECEIVES FUNDS FOR PARK USE
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E. Missing tires resulting in unsafe suspension of the motor vehicle.
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K. Leaking or damaged oil pan or gas tank which could cause fire or explosion.
F. Upholstery which is torn or open which could permit animal and/or vermin harborage.
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Motor Vehicle Nuisances Prohibited
1. It shall be unlawful for any person, owner or lessee to maintain a motor vehicle nuisance upon the open private grounds of such person, owner or lessee within Hatfield Borough. Exemptions may apply, contact the Code Department. A motor vehicle nuisance shall include any motor vehicle which does not have a current registration or inspection sticker or which is unable to move under its own power or one which has any of the following physical defects:A.Broken windshields, mirrors or other glass, with sharp edges.
I. Protruding sharp objects from the chassis.
C. Missing doors, windows, hood, trunk or other body parts which could permit animal harborage.
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G. Broken headlamps or tail lamps with sharp edges.
L. Exposed battery containing acid.
M. Inoperable locking mechanism for doors or trunk.
P. Broken grill with protruding edges.
H. Disassembled chassis parts apart from the motor vehicle stored in a disorderly fashion or loose in or on the vehicle.
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ELECTRIC SYSTEM Did you know, that Hatfield Borough owns and operates our own Electric System? Hatfield Borough is one of thirty-five municipal-owned electric systems throughout the State of Pennsylvania and a proud public power provider. There are over 2,000 public power communities in the United States responsible for serving 49 million people, which accounts for 15% of the Nation’s electric consumers. www.papublicpower.org, www.amppartners.org, www.appa.org, or www.hatfieldborough.com. hot summer months, here are some tips and tricks for saving energy!
D. Any body parts with sharp edges including holes resulting from rust.
J. Broken vehicle frame suspended from the ground in an unstable manner.
O. Damaged bumpers pulled away from the perimeter of vehicle.
N. Open or damaged floor boards including trunk and firewall.
Q. Loose or damaged metal trim and clips.
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C. Loose leaves or yard trimmings.
Due to a scheduling conflict, Hatfield Borough’s Movie in the Park Thursday, August 25th is now Wednesday, August 24, 2022. The Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the businesses that appear in this issue of Indian Valley Today and to recognize them each as supporters and cornerstones of our community. 267-446-3568 Mailing address: P.O. Box 148, Telford, PA 18969 684 Forman Road Souderton, PA 18964 landesds@yahoo.comLandesDS.com
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2. All burning, or open burning of the following is specifically prohibited:
D. Burning or open burning that results in unreasonable quantities of dense smoke, noxious fumes, gas, soot or cinders.
A. Garbage B. Household, business, or industrial trash or similar waste products of every kind or nature.
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1. Except as specifically authorized by the ordinance or permitted by the Borough Fire Marshal in writing, no person shall cause, allow, permit or maintain an outdoor bonfire or open burning on a public or private street or right of way or on public or private property.
*Please refer to Chapter 7 of the Borough of Hatfield Code of Ordinances for the entire overview of the law. Trees Ordinance #224 states that it shall be the duty of the owners of real estate in the Borough to trim and maintain trees located on their property and along or near any street in the Borough. Vegetation No person, firm, or corporation, owning or occupying any property within the Borough shall permit any grass or weeds or any vegetation whatsoever, not edible or planted for some useful ornamental purpose, to grow or remain upon such premises so as to exceed a height of 6 inches or to throw off any unpleasant or noxious odor or to conceal any filthy deposit or to create or produce pollen.
E. Open burning that violates the provisions of the International Fire Code as adopted by Hatfield Borough.
T. Such other defects which could threaten the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Borough.
F. Burning of material that is required to be recycled under Pennsylvania law.
*Please refer to Chapter 10 of the Borough of Hatfield Code of Ordinances for the entire overview of the law.
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