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TABLE OF

CONTENTS Skippack Township Directory ....................................2-3

General Info About Skippack Township ........................3Skippack Township Fire Department ............................4- Fire Prevention Open House

Winter Is Coming ..........................................................5Discover Skippack Village ............................................6

Voter ID Contact Information ........................................7Voting District Map ....................................................7-8PVSD Community Education Classes Registration ......9Road Crew....................................................................9Skippack Fall Fest ......................................................10Skippack Striders ........................................................10

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SKIPPACK TOWNSHIP 4089 Heckler Road • Skippack, PA 19474610.454.0909 • skippacktownship.org • Fax: 610.454.1385

Municipal Township StaffTownship Manager .................................................Ted Locker, Jr.Assistant Township Secretary ...................................Peggy WhiteTreasurer ......................................................................Jerry KlukaParks and Recreation ..........................................Donna CilibertoCode Enforcement Officer .....................................Ted Locker, Jr.

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Local Government Elected OfficialsFranco D’Angelo, ChairmanPaul Fox, Vice-Chair Williams ParkinsJeanene MichenerNicholas FountainThe Board of Supervisors meets the 2nd Wednesday of eachmonth at 7:30 pm in the Township Building.

Professional StaffTownship Solicitor – Barry M. Miller, Esq.54 East Penn Street, Norristown, PA 19401610-279-0955

Township Engineer – Woodrow & Associates1108 N. Bethlehem Pike, Suite 5, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002215-542-5679

Township Planner – Joseph A. Zadlo, AIA604 Bethlehem Pike, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002215-643-4774

Tax Collector – Laurie AugustineP.O. Box 617, Skippack, Pa 19474610-287-3124

Constable – Richard Thornton

District Judge – Albert Augustine 38-1-24840 Harleysville Pike, Suites 2-3, Harleysville, PA610-584-4732

Pennsylvania State Police – Skippack Station2047C Bridge Road, Schwenksville, Pa 19473610-584-1250

Skippack Fire Company 1240 Bridge Road, P.O. Box 1, Skippack, PA 19474610-584-9995

Skippack Emergency Medical Services, Inc. 4058 Mensch Road, PO Box 59, Schwenksville, PA 19473610-454-9665

Boards and CommissionsPlanning CommissionPlanning Commission meets on the 3rd Monday at 7:30 pm. Therecommending body is charged with the review of land-useapplications including subdivisions, land development and zoningchange requests.

Members are:Michael Rotay (Chairman)Caesar Gorski (Vice-Chair)Bradley DeForestTim LandmesserGerald Rader

Zoning Hearing BoardZoning Hearing board meets as needed and is authorized to grantvariances and special exceptions to land use regulations when enforcement results in hardship.

Members are:Jack White -ChairmanFred ChendorianTherese GentileDiane FisherRobin Cushman

Park BoardPark Board meets as needed at 7:00 pm on the 2nd Monday of eachmonth and is a recommending body charged with communityrecreational needs and activities.

Members are:Dale Tyczka -ChairmanRob Battisto Vice-ChairDarrin BoorseBen WebbAlexander Jablokov

Board of Auditors Bohdan MarchukJohn BlackMichael Wells

Perkiomen Valley School District 3 Iron Bridge Drive, Collegeville, PA 19426Phone 610-489-2506 Fax 610-489-2974www.pvsd.org

Senator-PA General Assembly24th District – Bob Mensch56 West Fourth Street, 2nd Flr., Red Hill, Pa 18076Phone 215-541-2388 Fax 215-541-2387

Representative-PA General Assembly150th District – Michael Vereb3950 Germantown Pike, Collegeville, PA 19426Phone 610-409-2615 Fax 610-409-2619mvereb@pahousegop.com

StandardService

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Private ServicesSkippack Township residents have a choice when it comes to a variety of private services in the Township, information, and contact

details are provided as a courtesy to our residents.

The following are known providers within the Township. A listing here does not imply an endorsement by Skippack Township. Ifyou feel a provider is missing from this list, please contact the Township.

Allied Waste/Republic Services, Inc.610-256-6337 www.republicservices.com

JP Mascaro & Sons1-888-MASCARO www.jpmascaro.com

Waste Management1-800-869-5566 www.wm.com

Advanced Disposal Services610-440-3700 www.advanceddisposal.com

Whitetail Disposal610-754-0103 www.whitetaildisposal.com

Administrative Offices Closed

General Information about Skippack Township

Square Miles Established in 1886, Skippack Township has an area of 14.03 square miles.

Population2010 Census cites a population at 13,715 (including approximately 3,600 at Graterford Prison)

Road SystemSkippack Township’s road system consists of 39 miles

Public WaterPublic Water is supplied by the North Penn Water Authority

Public SewerPublic Sewer is supplied by Skippack Township

Post OfficesSeveral Post Offices service Skippack Township

Cedars (19423) ................................................................................. does not deliver

Collegeville delivers (19426) ..............................................Route 73 south and west

Creamery (19430) ............................................................................does not deliver

Harleysville delivers (19438) ............................................................Fort Bevon area

Schwenksville delivers (19473) ...................................................Church Road West and North of Route 73

Skippack 19474................................................................................. does not deliver

Trash and Yard Waste

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Park Districts Sports Teams

Church Groups Corporate Outings

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Labor Day.........................................................September 5, 2016

Columbus Day ...................................................October 10, 2016

Veteran’s Day ..................................................November 11, 2016

Thanksgiving Day & Day after ..............November 24 &25, 2016

Christmas Day ................................................December 25, 2016

New Year’s .............................................................January 2, 2017

President’s Day..................................................February 20, 2017

Good Friday.............................................................April 14, 2017

Memorial Day...........................................................May 29, 2017

Flag Day ....................................................................June 14, 2017

Independence Day.......................................................July 4, 2017

Labor Day ........................................................September 4, 2017

Columbus Day .....................................................October 9, 2017

Veteran’s Day ..................................................November 10, 2017

Thanksgiving Day & After.......................November 23 -25, 2017

Christmas Day ................................................December 25, 2017

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Skippack Fire Company1240 Bridge Road • P.O. Box 1 • Skippack, PA 19474Non-Emergency: 610-584-9995 • EMERGENCY: 9-1-1

TheSkippack Fire Company is a 100% all volunteer organization, responding to 338 calls for service in 2014. The Skippack Fire Company operates out of one firehouse which provides primaryfire protection to the residents and businesses of SkippackTownship.

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Silver Star Auto Haus LTD2019 Bridge Road ~ Skippack, PA 19474-0820

Service & Repairs On Mercedes BenzParts & Accessoriesssahsirbib@verizon.net

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL TRASH, RECYCLING & DISPOSAL SERVICES

ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES2955 Felton Road, Norristown, PA 19401610-440-3700 • 610-313-9725 (FAX)

Containers 2-40 Yards

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Fire Prevention forKindergarten

October 5, 2015

Skippack Fire Prevention Open HouseThursday, October 13th • 6pm

The Fire Company will be opening its doors to the public! Come and see the station, firetrucks and equipment! Meet volunteer fire personnel who will be on hand to explainthe purpose of our vehicles and ourequipment. Get fire prevention tips andanswers to your fire safety questions. Find outabout volunteering as a firefighter, truckdriver, firepolice, or administrator. See Tillerthe Dalmatian fire dog! Free food andrefreshments and much, much more! Visit uson our website at www.skippackfire.com, onFacebook@Skippackfire and Twitter atSkippack Fire. See you at the station, 1230Bridge Road.

Mark yourcalendar

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A WINTER STORM EMERGENCY

• Get an emergency supply kit thatincludes enough provisions for you andyour family to live on for a minimum ofthree days.• Check and update your family'semergency supply kit before winterapproaches and add the followingsupplies in preparation for winterweather:• Rock salt to melt ice on walkways.• Sand to improve traction.• Snow shovels and other snow removalequipment.• Adequate clothing and blankets to keepyou and your family warm.• Make an emergency plan for you andyour family.• Listen to your radio, television, or NOAA

Weather Radio for weather reports andemergency information.• Make sure your home is well insulatedand that you have weather strippingaround your doors and windowsills tokeep the warm air inside.• If you have no heat, close off unneededrooms, stuff towels or rags in the cracksunder doors and cover windows at night.• Cover pipes with insulation ornewspapers and plastic. Allow faucets todrip a little during cold weather to avoidfreezing.• Learn how to shut off water valves incase a pipe bursts. If the pipes freeze,remove any insulation or layers ofnewspapers and wrap pipes in rags.• Completely open all faucets and pour

hot water over the pipes, starting wherethey were most exposed to the cold (orwhere the cold was most likely topenetrate).• Use extreme caution when usingalternative heating sources. Refuelkerosene heaters outside and keep themat least three feet from flammableobjects. Also, when using keroseneheaters be sure to maintain ventilation toavoid build-up of toxic fumes. SeeWinter Heating Safety Tips for moreinformation.• Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight,warm clothing. Several layers oflightweight clothing will keep youwarmer than a single heavy coat. Weargloves (or mittens) and a hat to helpprevent loss of body heat.

• Avoid driving during winter storms. Ifyou must drive:

• Stay on main roads, avoiding back roadshortcuts.

• Try to only travel during the day.• Plan ahead for winter traveling. Be sureto let someone know where you aregoing, along with your primary andalternate routes.

• Prepare your vehicle for winter bychecking (or having a mechanic check):

• Antifreeze levels• Battery and ignition system• Brakes (wear and fluid level)• Exhaust system (leaks, crimped pipes,etc.)

• Fuel and air filters• Heater and defroster

• Lights and flashing hazard lights• Oil• Thermostat• Tires (tread and air levels)• Windshield wipers and wiper fluid• If you get trapped in your car during ablizzard:

• Pull off the highway. Turn on hazardlights and hang a distress flag from theradio antenna or window.

• Remain in your vehicle where rescuersare most likely to find you. Do not setout on foot during a blizzard unless youcan see a building close by where youknow you can take shelter. If you doleave the vehicle, use extra cautionbecause distances are distorted byblowing snow.

• Run the engine and heater about 10minutes each hour to keep warm. Whenthe engine is running, open a downwindwindow slightly for ventilation andperiodically clear snow from the exhaustpipe to guard against possible carbonmonoxide poisoning.

• Huddle with other passengers and useyour coat for a blanket.

• Take turns sleeping. One person shouldbe awake at all times to look for rescuecrews.

• Drink fluids to avoid dehydration.• If stranded in a remote area, stomp largeblock letters in an open area spelling outHELP or SOS and line with rocks or treelimbs to attract the attention of rescuepersonnel who may be surveying thearea by airplane.

• Use caution not to over exert yourselfwhen shoveling snow. Heart attackscaused by overexertion are a major causeof death in the winter.

• Cover your mouth to protect your lungsfrom extremely cold air.

• Keep dry. If possible, change wetclothing frequently to prevent a loss ofbody heat.

• Watch for signs of frostbite. Theseinclude loss of feeling and white or pale

appearance in extremities such asfingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of thenose. If symptoms are detected, getmedical help immediately.

• Watch for signs of hypothermia. Theseinclude uncontrollable shivering,memory loss, disorientation,incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness,and apparent exhaustion. If symptomsof hypothermia are detected:

• Get the victim to a warm location.

• Remove wet clothing.• Put the person in dry clothing and wraptheir entire body in a blanket.

• Warm the center of the body first.• Give warm, non-alcoholic ornon-caffeinated beverages if the victimis conscious.

• Get medical help as soon as possible.

IF YOU ARE DRIVING:

IF YOU ARE OUTDOORS:

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

WINTER IS COMING: HERE IS SOME HELPFUL SAFETY ADVICE

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A Special Thank You To The BusinessesThis publication is made available through the generous advertisingsponsorship of the businesses listed throughout our newsletter. Wewish to encourage your patronage of these establishments; they playa substantial role in the economic vitality of our community.

Skippack Fall Fest! At the Skippack Farm Museum (Allebach & Cholet Farm)4109 Creamery Road. October 22nd, 2016 10am-3pm

Through the cooperation efforts of the Skippack Park Board and the Skippack Historical Society, we presentthe fifth annual Skippack Fall Fest! Bring the children and climb aboard the hayride wagon pulled by avintage tractor. Visit the pumpkin patch and help yourself to a free pumpkin to take home! View the rowsof antique tractors and horse drawn implements to learn about the farming of yesteryear. One can also tourthe old barn that recently had considerable work done by an Amish crew, and see how it was built and viewthe various farm tools inside. Visit the SHS table to learn about the farm's history and other local historicalplaces. For those that like animals, come enjoy the collection of exotic animals put on display by Alison Ueland,including the giant snake! Satisfy your appetite by lunching from Blair Thompson's food truck, owner ofSwirls&Nibbles. Free face painting will also be provided to the children. This year's Fall Fest marks a specialtransition where the property formally becomes the Skippack Farm Museum. Operated by Benjamin H.Webb, the barn houses the farm machinery of days gone by. In the name of preservation, old plows, cultivators,wagons, shellers, choppers,oxen yokes, and other farm tools are sheltered and saved for future generations tolearn from. All of these antiques are housed in the circa 1820 bank barn, and labeled with known informationlike their purpose, where they once worked, and who used them. Please come out for a free pumpkin andhayride, sit at the wheel of an antique tractor, and learn about Skippack's rural days gone by.

Discover Skippack Village

2016 Skippack Village HappeningsCall for more info: 610-584-6004

Skippack DaysOctober 1st-2nd

Crafts, food, and family fun. Celebrating 45 years!

Winetober FestOctober 8th

Wine, food, live music - 1pm-6pm. Adults only. Rain or shine.Contact Tara at 610-584-1155 or winetober.com for more info.

Skippack International Car ShowOctober 16th

Activities include: Car rally, food and beer, cartoon character, vendors, prizes, and much more! Rain date: October 23rd.

Children’s Halloween ParadeOctober 22nd

Begins at 10am, ends at Mall’s Diner with treats. Must register at Mal’s Diner. Formore information, please call 610-584-0900. Rain date: October 29th.

Trash to Treasure SaleOctober 29th

Multi-vendor yard sale held in the heart of Skippack Village at 4059 Skippack Pike.Rain date: October 30th.

Lightning of the Village TreeNovember 25th

Festivities begin at 6pm in the Floral and Complex.

Illuminaire NitesNovember 25th-December 23rd

Participating shops open until 9pm for evening shopping on Wednesdays andFridays. Village aglow with candlelight.

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Registration Now Open for Fall 2016 PVSD Community Education Classes

You probably already know that Perkiomen Valley School District is a place where young people come tolearn, but did you know it’s a place where you can learn, too? Continue your life-long love of learningwith us by taking a Community Education class this fall. We offer a robust adult education program thatincludes swimming lessons; exercise and dance classes; workshops on retirement planning, Social Security,financial management and estate planning; art, photography and music instruction; and there are even someafter-school options for kids! If you didn’t receive our brochure in the mail, please take a moment to view itonline. Go to www.pvsd.org, and select “Departments” and then “Community Education.”Registration can be done online, in person or by mail. Please review the website and brochure for additionaldetails, or call us at (610) 489-8506, ext. 1125.

Road Crew

Road Crew does not begin to cover all the jobs these employees do for this township. They do so much more than just maintainingthe roads. They maintain and repair the township’s vehicles and equipment as well as the maintaining the township building andparks. They clean out storm water pipes and install them as well. Your road crew keeps the roadways safe in the winter by clearing snowand ice. The State Department of Transportation also has roads in Skippack Township including, Route 113 and Route 73, MeetinghouseRoad, Evansburg Road , Collegeville Road from Route 73 toMeetinghouse Road, Cross Road, Creek Road, Mill Road,Water Street, Creamery Road and Anders Road.Maintenance on these roads is performed by Pa Dot and notthe township. These employees also assist the fire companyas necessary. When you think about it, it’s amazing howmuch work 6 people can do.

Thanks!

View class descriptions online.

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Voter ID Contact InformationMontgomery County Voter

ServicesPO Box 311,

Norristown, PA 19404Voter Registration610-278-3275Website

www.montcopa.org/voterservices