Welcome to Lower Moreland Township
Welcome to the Lower Moreland Township Website. We hope that this site will become a valuable source of information for all current or prospective residents.
Please take your time and familiarize yourself with what we have to offer as we will be making additions to this website on a routine basis.
Snow Emergency Declared
A Snow Emergency has been declared effective February 9th at 7:00 PM until February 11th 7:00 PM. All motor vehicles must be removed from all roadways.
Snow and Ice Information
• Once a snow emergency is declared by the Township, no vehicles may be parked on any roadway in Lower Moreland Township until the the snow emergency has been lifted. Information on the existence of a snow emergency may be given by the Township through the radio and will be posted on the Township website. Vehicles include, but are not limited to cars, motorcycles, trailers, boats or campers. Violating this regulation could result in a fine.
• Keeping sidewalks safe is an important winter concern. Snow, sleet and ice from sidewalks must be cleared no more than 24 hours after a storm. For stubborn icy spots, be sure to use ice control methods such as salt. Sidewalks should be swept free of salt remains after snow melts to prevent deterioration of the concrete.
• It is impossible for snowplows to avoid having snow placed at bottom of driveways. A helpful hint is to shovel snow in driveways to the right side of the driveway (as you face the road) and clear the area immediately to the left of your driveway.
• For your safety, please help the Huntington Valley Fire Company by clearing snow away from the fire hydrants in front of your property. Also, please clear the snow from any storm sewer drain in front of your property to avoid flooding and ice conditions once the snow starts to melt.
• Trash cans and recycling containers may not be placed on the street. This inhibits the snow plows from doing their job. Please place your trash cans and recycling containers on the lawn or curb in front of your property.
• Remember it is illegal to shovel, blow or plow the snow from your driveway and/or sidewalk into the street.
• Be sure that your mail box is properly and securely installed to avoid damage from flying snow from snow plows.
• The Public Works Department works extremely hard to make traveling on the roads safe for everyone. In the event of a storm, snow will be plowed first on main streets, next on secondary streets, and finally on cul-de-sac and dead-end streets. Please be patient and allow ample time for them to arrive in your area.
Meeting to Discuss Town Watch
CANCELLED – DUE TO WEATHER – CHECK BACK FOR A RE-SCHEDULED DATE
On Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 7:30 PM there will be a meeting of Township residents interested in forming a Town Watch Program in Lower Moreland Township.
Date: February, 10, 2010
Time: 7:30 PM
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Location: Lower Moreland Township Community Room
2nd Floor of the Huntingdon Valley Library
625 Red Lion Road
Purpose: To see if there is interest in forming a Town Watch in Ward 2 and Ward 3. Representatives from the Abington Town Watch program will present an outline of what is entailed in setting up and running the program. There will be a sign up sheet and if enough residents show interest in the program, we will set up future meetings in order to train volunteers and begin the program as quickly as possible.
Montgomey County Department of Veterans Affairs
Assistance may be available for Veterans and their dependents. Click here to view the informational flyer on various veterans benefits along with contact information for questions.
Volunteers for Township Boards, Authorities & Commissions
The Board of Commissioners welcomes resumes and letters of interests from residents who wish to serve as volunteer members of township boards, authorities and commissions. If you are interested in serving on one of these, please forward a letter to the attention of the Township Manager, Richard L. Mellor, Jr., 640 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006, so that you may be considered for appointment.
2010 Public Meeting Schedule
Click here for the 2010 Public Meeting Schedule announced at the January 12, 2010 Board of Commissioners meeting. Please continue to check the website calendar for any cancellations of the meetings listed or additional information.
Aqua to replace water mains on Byberry, Heather & Hillcroft Roads
Aqua is scheduled to begin on January 11, 2010 to replace the water mains on Brae Bourne Drive between Byberry Road and Pine Road, Heather Road between Byberry Road and Hillcroft Road and Hillcroft Road between Byberry Road and Brae Bourne Road. The main installation, service transfers, street tie-ins and final paving restoration is expected to be completed in April 2010.
The work hours will be 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. daily, including Saturdays, if necessary. Residents will have access to their properties. No parking will be permitted in the areas under construction. Temporary "No Parking" signs will be posted in the area of construction.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Aqua Customer Service Department at 1-877-987-2782.
Local Services Tax Effective January 1, 2010
Effective January 1, 2010, Lower Moreland Township has enacted the Local Services Tax at the rate of $52.00 and has appointed Berkheimer as the Tax Administrator.
Effective with the First Quarter of 2010, which begins January 1, 2010, all employers located in Lower Moreland Township will be required to withhold the Local Services Tax from all employees at the rate of $52.00, except for those employees that file an exemption form because they expect their earnings to be less than $12,000 annually. The Local Service Tax will be a weekly payroll deduction for each employee. General Instructions and the 2010 Quartlerly LST forms for remittance will be mailed by Berkheimer. Please note the quarterly due dates shown on the forms. Employers shall be required to remit the Local Services Tax thirty days after the end of each quarter.
If you are self-employed and your business is located in Lower Moreland Township you will be responsible for remitting the $52.00 LST to Berkheimer. These payments are due quarterly as well. Please read the Local Services Tax Ordinance adopted November 18, 2009 in its entirety.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Berkheimer at 610-599-3138 or 866-701-7205. They will be happy to assist you.
Click here to be connected to Berkheimer's website. You may access the Local Service Tax Exemption Certificate Form and Refund Application at Berkheimer's website, read rules and regulations, as well as file on-line.
On April 21, 2010 a representative from Berkheimer will be at the Lower Moreland Township Administration Building from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm to answer any questions concerning the Local Services Tax and filing the quarterly tax returns.
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Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events
- Board of Commissioners - Work Session
February 09, 2010 (7:30 PM) - President's Day - Township Offices Closed
February 15, 2010 - Board of Commissioners - Business Meeting
February 17, 2010 (7:30 PM) - Zoning Hearing Board Meeting
February 24, 2010 (7:00 PM) - Planning Commission Meeting
February 25, 2010 (7:30 PM)