Upper Merion Township Tricentennial

10/25/2024

Motorists Beware of “Ramped-Up” Deer Activity as Daylight Hours Decrease

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is advising motorists to slow down and stay alert as nighttime and deer movement hours increase leading up to the fall breeding season. Yearling bucks may travel several dozen miles to find new ranges, and adult bucks are cruising their home range in search of does and may chase those they encounter.

Data from around the country indicates that Pennsylvania drivers face some of the highest risks of a vehicle collision with a deer or other large animal. A recent report shows Pennsylvania led the country in animal-collision insurance claims in FY 2023-24. Pennsylvania drivers, according to the report, have a 1-in-61 chance of a vehicular accident involving a big game animal.

Drivers can reduce their chances of collisions with deer by staying alert and better understanding deer behavior. Just paying close attention while driving on stretches marked with “Deer Crossing” signs can make a difference. Deer often travel in groups and walk single file, so even if one deer successfully crosses the road in front of a driver, it doesn’t mean the threat is over. Another could be right behind it.

A driver who hits a deer with a vehicle is not required to report the accident to the Game Commission. If the deer dies, Pennsylvania residents may claim the carcass by calling the Game Commission at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD. An agency dispatcher will collect the information needed to provide a free permit number, which the caller should write down. A resident must call within 24 hours of taking possession of the deer. A passing Pennsylvania motorist also may claim the deer if the person whose vehicle hit it doesn’t want it. To report a dead deer for removal from state roads, motorists can call the state Department of Transportation at 1-800-FIX-ROAD.

If a deer is struck by a vehicle but not killed, drivers are urged to maintain their distance because some deer might recover and move on. However, if a deer does not move on or poses a public safety risk, drivers are encouraged to report the incident to the Game Commission or other law enforcement agency. If the deer must be put down, the Game Commission will direct the proper person to do so.

07/23/2024

And here is Fortune magazine’s write up of Upper Merion. #2 out of the Top 50 best places for families to live in the US.

Just 16 miles outside Philadelphia, Upper Merion is a township that’s part of the city’s growing urban fringe. It has an urban-suburban feel, 65,000 jobs, and a lot to offer families. It’s home to Valley Forge National Historical Park, which boasts 3,500 acres of trails, woodlands, and monumen...

07/23/2024

Upper Merion Township is #2 on the Fortune magazine list. The list was highlighted in the Today Show today.

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06/14/2024

If you recognize these 2 miscreants, please call Upper Merion police: 610-265-3232 and identify them.

Two men appeared to rip through a huge stretch of forest along a local trail, authorities said.

04/19/2024

Click on this to see the list of available vacant positions, and consider volunteering.

Upper Merion Township is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, about 15 miles from Philadelphia. Over the last five decades, Upper Merion has developed into one of the most important activity centers of the region. The township has approximately 28,000 residents, hosts over 50,000 jobs, and offers o...

04/05/2024

Voting information for Montco residents.

Montgomery County announces expanded openings of satellite offices and additional hours for secure ballot drop boxes, along with other preparations for Pennsylvania’s 2024 Primary election on April 23.

03/22/2024

Are you registered to vote?
If not, here is info on how to do so:

It is a good idea to double check your voter registration to ensure that your most current address, name, and political affiliation are on file to ensure that you are assigned to the correct polling location and all of your demographic information is correct. 

12/19/2023

Having done a substantial amount of door knocking, walking and biking during my time in office throughout every neighborhood in Upper Merion, I know that not every house number is visible from the street. If your house number isn’t visible from the street in the event of an emergency it might be harder for our police, fire department or EMS to locate your residence as quickly as possible. So please take a look at your house from the street and the numbers aren’t big enough and in a clearly visible place, I encourage you to rectify that. Thank you for your consideration.
~thanks for this reminder, Greg Waks!

09/08/2023

I met Eileen at the start of the planning for our township’s tricentennial celebration. What a wonderful friendship ensued working tirelessly on that event.
A beautifully written obituary for a beautiful friend. Her passing is a loss not only to her family, but to our entire community. She will be missed by so many.

View Eileen Marie Rodrique's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.