Philmont Avenue Corridor Revitalization

Planning Commission Continues Discussion on the Philmont Avenue Corridor Revitalization

Lower Moreland Township has undertaken the task of planning for future enhancement and revitalization of the Philmont Avenue Corridor.  The proposed area of the corridor encompasses primarily properties on the south side of Philmont Avenue from Lieberman Drive (Huntingdon Valley Post Office) to Maple Road (World Business Complex).  This area under review is currently zoned I-Industrial District.

The Revitalization Ordinance is an effort to attract improved uses and development for the corridor.  Click here to view the Revitalization Ordinance Presentation from the May 28, 2009 Planning Commission meeting.

We continue to invite property owners, business owners, adjacent residents and all Township residents to participate in the planning process.

Playground Closed During Equipment Installation

LOWER MORELAND PARK

The playground area will be closed, while a new play structure is installed. Construction began on Monday, June 8, 2009 and will take approximately 4 to 5 weeks to complete (weather permitting).

The current structure will remain and an additional play unit will be installed,  geared towards younger children, plus a new expanded swing set and the replacement of spring animals. A new border area and fresh safety wood chips will also be installed.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but look forward to providing a new updated playground for the children of Lower Moreland. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Public Works at (215) 947-3100.

PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate News

New Web Tool Allows Pennsylvanians to Check Status of Property Tax/Rent Rebates

Eligible older adults and residents with disabilities can now check the status of Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications online at www.papropertytaxrelief.com

Six weeks after submitting a Property Tax/Rent Rebate application, the applicant may visit www.papropertytaxrelief.com and check the status of the rebate by entering his/her Social Security number, anticipated rebate amount and birth date. Applicants may use the Web site to confirm claim status, rebate amount and the date a rebate is expected to be mailed or direct-deposited. Rebate checks will begin being distributed to early applicants on July 1.

Through a similar automated phone service, Property Tax/Rent Rebate applicants can check rebate status by calling, toll-free, 1-888-PATAXES.

The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. A 2006 program expansion increased the income limit from $15,000 to $35,000 (which excludes half of Social Security income) for homeowners and raises the maximum standard rebate for both homeowners and renters from $500 to $650. The income limit for renters is $15,000.

The program expansion also provided for supplemental property tax rebates of up to $325 – on top of the standard rebates –  who pay more than 15 percent of income on property taxes.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms (PA-1000) and information are available online at  www.papropertytaxrelief.com and by calling 1-888-222-9190. Forms and assistance also are available at Department of Revenue district offices (listed in the government section of local telephone directories), local Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers and state legislators’ offices.

The deadline to apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2008 is Dec. 31.

DEP Swimming Pool Guidelines

Department of Environmental Protection Swimming Pool Guidelines

The discharge of any sewage or industrial waste, including swimming pool water, to a water of the Commonwealth without a permit is a violation of the Clean Streams Law, the Act of June 22, 1937, P.L. 1987, as amended.

It has been the Department’s policy not to require permits for discharges from single residence pools, provided the guidelines outlines below are followed:

Read more: DEP Swimming Pool Guidelines