Boards and Commissions Meetings

Board & Committee Vacancies

The current vacancies include: Board of Code Appeals (3 year terms)

One open position for anyone with experience in engineering, construction, or property maintenance

Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) (3 year terms)

Three vacant positions

Human Relations Commission (3 year terms)

Five vacant positions

Recreation Committee (5 year terms)

Multiple open positions

Shade Tree Commission (4 year terms)

Four vacant positions

Zoning Hearing Board (5 year terms)

One alternate position

Interested in Serving?

Residents interested in any of the vacant positions should submit their most recent resume and a letter of interest indicating the board(s) and/or committee(s) they are interested in serving on in order of preference by email info@norristown.org.

The Blighted Property Removal Committee has the responsibility of designating, certifying, and removing blighted property as defined by the Pennsylvania Urban Redevelopment Law (35 P.S. 1712.1). The Committee operates in conjunction and cooperation with the Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority in the acquisition, by exercise of eminent domain or otherwise, and elimination of blighted property within the Municipality.

TheBoardofCodeAppeals shall hear all appeals arising from or relating to any matter arising out of the Municipality’s enforcement of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, the Norristown Property Maintenance Code, and the Norristown Fire Code. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall issue a written decision within five days regarding the outcome of the appeal.

The Civil Service Commission enforces the rules and regulations pertaining to civil service employees, and certifies the eligibility of qualified applicants for positions and pro- motions within the Norristown Police and Fire Departments. The Commission can hear the appeal of any person suspended, reduced in rank, or removed from the Norristown Police or Fire Department in accordance to the Civil Service Rules and Regulations adopted by the Municipal Council of Norristown.

The Design Review Board was established for the purpose of reviewing the design, layout, and other features of proposed developments in order to ensure that their design is in keeping with the intent and purposes set forth in Norristown’s Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 320). Municipal Council on Dec. 1, 2020 approved Ordinance 20-18: This ordinance eliminates HARB Zone B and amends the preservation criteria for HARB Zone A. You can read the full changes to the HARB by reading the ordinance here.

Norristown has two local historic districts that cover a large portion of Norristown. The HARBs job is to ensure that any changes to the built environment that can be seen from a public street are historically appropriate and consistent with the other buildings in the surrounding neighborhood of the Norristown historic districts. For example, a modern glass and steel building would not be appropriate in the context of a Victorian neighborhood. Nor would covering a brick building in stucco or siding be appropriate.

The Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) is a public advisory body created by state and local laws. The HARB helps to protect the architectural and cultural heritage within the Norristown Local Historic District by considering the effects of proposed exterior changes to building and structures within the district and commenting on their appropriateness. HARB MAP.

The HARB reviews all proposed exterior changes to buildings and structures that are visible from a public street, sidewalk, or way within the district. The HARB reviews the proposal to determine whether it is appropriate to the individual property and the district as a whole in regard to architectural style, general design, arrangement, location, and materials. The HARB does not review any interior changes un- less they affect the exterior appearance of the building.

The Norristown Human Relations Commission was established in 2018 for the purpose of hearing and processing public complaints on the grounds of discrimination as a means of ensuring equality and equal opportunity for all citizens, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, age, religious creed, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap or use of guide or support animals because of blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or because of an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in all matters effecting employment, housing and commercial property and public accommodation, and to safeguard the right of all persons to remain free of discrimination or discriminatory practices in any of the foregoing aspects of their lives.

The Norristown Municipal Waste Authority was formed in 1993 for the purpose of operating the municipality's sewer system. The Authority owns and operates the wastewater treatment plant and the collection sewers of the Municipality. The wastewater treatment facility is located at 368 East Washington Street, discharging effluent to the Schuylkill River, and serves both the Municipality and the Township of West Norriton.

The Planning Commission consists of 7

July 3: Warrior Wellness Academy, 18 Colwell Lane Conshohocken wants you to Come out to see what WE are all about! Call 484674-5688 for more info !!! Come fir the fun-stay for the fireworks Still accepting athletes for season6. Sound of Freedom at Regal Theatre, Plymouth Meeting at 6:40pm

July 4th: Happy Independence America. The Annual 7/4 Municipality Parade. Parade gets underway at 10am.

July 6: Municipality Stormwater Authority. Montgomery County Intermediate, Unit 23, 2 West Lafayette Street, 1st floor, Norristown, 6:30 pm.

DC League of Super-Pets @ Elmwood Park 8:00pmree family movies are back at Elmwood Park this summer! Bring some snacks and chairs and enjoy a fun night out with the latest animated fare. All movies start at 8 p.m. on the scheduled dates.

Conshohocken Borough Summer

Concert Series: The Summer Concert Series begins with the Wonton Soups in Sutcliffe Park.

The Wonton Soups have a unique sound influenced by ska, funk, swing, punk and big band

Opening for national touring acts, playing festivals, community events, concert series, and fundraisers, The Soups clocked in as the 9th most liked band on the Musikfest 2022 app of over 400 acts!

July 10: Scoops Night at Plymouth Country Club: Beat the summer heat and support PSC at the same time! Join us on July 10th from 5 to 10 PM at Scoops Ice Cream on 515 Fayette Street in Conshohocken. Indulge in a delicious treat, and a portion of the sales will be donated back to PSC. Ice cream never tasted so good

July 11: Hobby Energy & Philly Basketball Parents, Coaches and trainers present a Nice basketball clinic for the youth it will be Every Tues- day starting July 11th. The 4-5 age group is filled and has a waiting list you can still sign kids up for the other age groups any questions or concerns you can contact them on Facebook @Hobby Energy

July 12: Macedonia’s Summer Bible Conference2023. MACEDONIA'S SUMMER BIBLE CONFERENCE 2023 IS HERE!

July 12th - August 30th! See the flyer on page 25 for details. Register here.

July 14: An Old Fangled Good Time at Von C Brewing. Old Fangled is excited to be returning to one of our favorite venues, Von C Brewing in Norristown!

Make the most of your weekend, spend your evening having an Old Fangled good time with music, food and brews! 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

July 15: Shred Event with Rep. Matt Bradford's office will be held on July 15th at the Norristown Area High School. LIMIT TWO BOXES PER HOUSEHOLD. ONLY PAPER. NO ELECTRONICS OR TRASH. ALL PAPER WILL BE RECYCLED.

Cardboard boxes and plastic bags will be returned after materials are shred. Paper bags can be shredded with paper. This event starts at 9AM and is scheduled to end at noon or until the trucks fill up.

CUTLOOSE STUDIO is hosting a 45-minute bodyweight, high-energy full-body workout designed for all ages and fitness levels at Von C Brewing,. Anybody with a body is welcome! All ticket sales and donations will directly go to our SUPPLY SUCCESS BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT!

We need your help in supplying our youth, right here in

Montgomery County with the essentials to get them through the 2023-2024 school year. Last year we were able to provide 160 fully loaded backpacks to the Patrician Society in Norristown, PA. This year we are looking to collect $5,000 to provide 200 children with the supplies they need to succeed! $25 will provide a fully loaded backpack to a child in need. You are able to purchase a ticket for this workout, or purchase a fully loaded backpack that includes admission to the workout. Studies show that 95 % of educators say access to free supplies is critical to creating a more equal learning environment for students. Together, we can make a difference! Post workout join us at vonC Brewing for a day of celebration!

Lambrada Express will be on site at 12pm serving up delicious mexican food all day long! From 1 to 5 pm Front9 minigolf will be on site with a minigolf course set up in the biergarten designed for all ages. Tickets will need to be purchased to play. Then be sure to hang around because Northern Lights band will be joining us from 6 to 9pm with amazing tunes to keep us going all night long!

Northern Lights Band invites you to Come on out and enjoy some good ol' rock 'n roll while sipping some Best of Pennsylvania 2022 Beers at von C Brewing at 6:00 pm.

July 16: National Ice Cream Day, So to celebrate we will be offering 10% off all ice cream purchases, including novelties and Gelati's! 96 Dekalb Street, Bridgeport, PA 484-681-5486.

NotaryToday hosts it’s monthly Pennsylvania Notary Brunch at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Plymouth Meeting. Register here: www.NotaryToday.Pro/ Events. See ad on page 31.

July 17: Enjoy a fun evening playing 10 rounds of Bingo to win animal-themed prizes, including animal art, photos, and encounters among other things! Tickets will only be available ONLINE and are limited! No admission will be sold at the door. This is an event for guests 21 years of age and older only! You will be able to purchase alcoholic beverages and light snacks from our Zoo Brew food stand. Feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages with you! Outside alcohol is prohibited. 100% of the proceeds from this event will go to protecting Rhinos and the areas they inhabit in Africa through the following charities: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy International Rhino Foundation Action for Cheetahs in Kenya. Tickets on Eventbrite $25.

July 18: Municipal Council Work Session. Montgomery County Intermediate, Unit 23, 2 West Lafayette Street, 1st floor, Norristown, 6:30 pm.

July 19: Job Fair Hosted by Black Girl Magic - Blog. Looking for employment? Join us at CADCOM, 113 E Main Street, Norristown at 11:00 am to learn more about non-CDL driving opportunity at NoirStar Logistics LLC. NoirStar Logistics LLC is an Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) looking for enthusiastic, team players to deliver Amazon packages. DSPs are independent businesses that partner with Amazon to deliver packages.

July 20: Conshohocken Summer Concert series! The Flathead Band 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Encanto. Free family movies are back at Elmwood Park this summer! Bring some snacks and chairs and enjoy a fun night out with the latest animated fare. All movies start at 8 p.m. on the scheduled dates.

Rock Climbing 2: Electric Bogaloo at Reach Climbing and Fitness, 401 East 4th Street, Bridgeport. Beginner-friendly night to hang out and climb at Reach Climbing in Bridgeport and we can go to Taphouse 23 afterward for those interested.

Day Pass - $24

Rental Gear - $10 https://reachclimbing.com/rates/

If you’re interested in belaying, they have a belay class just before this at 5pm but it isn’t required since you can still boulder or use the autobelays without taking the class.

July 22: Caribbean Night Incense Making Party at lower level Plymouth Meeting Mall. Tickets $70.

July 25: Greater Norristown NAACP monthly membership meeting.

Www.NorristownPANAACP.com

July 26: Intersectionality of Race and LGBTQ, a forum by Conshy Area Anti-Racism Education Grpup.

We will meet to discuss the intersection of race and LGBTQ+ Lots of content to choose from this month - feel free to watch/ listen to/read what you want and we all bring something different to the discussion. As always, all are welcome to join whether you looked at the content or not

PODCAST:

Ibram X Kendi: Antiracist struggle for LGBTQ+ Justice: https://www.pushkin.fm/.../beantiracist-with-ibram-x-kendi

TO READ:

Amazing infographics by UCLA School of Law Williams Institute: https:// williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/.../lgbt-race.../ 44-page report published by Human Rights Campaign Foundation: https://hrc-prodrequests.s3 - us- west2.amazonaws.com/...

Brave Conversation Series by Lawrence Hall: The Intersection of Race, Sexuality, and Gender: https:// www.lawrencehall.org/.../brave -conversations.../

From Movement Advancement Project

“Groundbreaking Report from Broad Coalition Explores Barriers to Good Jobs for LGBT Workers of Color”: https:// www.lgbtmap.org/.../brokenbargain-lgbt-workers...

WEB VIDEOS: Watch the webinar (or read the transcript) “Black & LGBTQ+: At the Intersection of Race, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity” from the American Medical Association: https://www.amaassn.org/.../black-lgbtqintersection...

Panel discussion by Toward Racial Justice PA: https://www.witf.org/.../ intersection-of-race-and-the.../

July 29: Conshy Pop Up Market hosted by Studio 98 at 918 Fayette Street, Conshohocken

11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Christmas in July hosted by the Plymouth Swim Club. Who says we can only celebrate Christmas in December?

Join us on July 29th from 12 to 5 PM for a jolly good time. We've got family fun, games, raffles, and DJ Leon spinning festive tunes. Don't miss out on the reindeer ring toss, special appearances from Santa and Frosty, and other exciting activities. And let's not forget the epic race to melt the snowman! It's a summertime celebration you won't want to miss.

PROGRAM:

12-5 PM - DJ Leon

1 PM - Reindeer Ring Toss

1:30 PM - Special appearance from Santa

2 PM - Build-a-tree

3 PM - Race the Elves

4 PM - Melt the Snowman

4:30 PM - Special Appearance from Frosty the Snowman

5 PM - Capture the Coal.

July 29: Pennsylvania Homebrew Invitational at Von C Brewing

Join us on Saturday, July 29th at Von C Brewing in Norristown for a part of the second annual Pennsylvania Homebrew Invita- tional! This event is part of a statewide competition to crown the best homebrewer in the state.

Guests will sample craft beer from 40 homebrewers. Enjoy unlimited samples and get in on the competition yourself. Each guest will have the chance to vote on the Peoples Choice winner from the festival.

July 30: Macedonia Baptist Church Free Community Family Cookout presents Fun FREE family afternoon outing. So much fun for the entire family to enjoy.

Food, music, Bumper Cars, Train rides, Video Game Truck, free school supplies and so much more. Great BINGO prizes, midway games and family resources. EVERYTHING IS TOTALLY

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