According to the Montgomery County Voter Services website, to register, voters must be 18 before the day of the elections, and have lived in Pennsylvania and in their election district for 30 days before the next primary.

For April’s primary, only individuals who are registered as a political party can vote in that’s party’s primary.

“However, all registered electors are entitled to vote on constitutional amendments and ballot questions and in all special elections that might be held concurrently with a primary,” reads the County Voter Services website.

During the 2012 general election, voters in Montgomery County will be electing the president of the United States, US Senator, Attorney General, Auditor General, State Treasurer, Representative in the United States Congress, Senator in the General Assembly (odd numbered districts), Representative in the General Assembly, and a republican and democratic delegate and alternative delegate to the National Convention.

Voter registration forms must be mailed to:

Montgomery County Court House

P.O. Box 311

Norristown, PA 19404-0311

Or dropped off in person during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

http://abington.patch.com/articles/two-weeks-left-to-register-to-vote-17ece721

Township Review of Roadways, Curb, Sidewalk, Driveway Aprons
 

The Township reviews the condition of each street at the end of the year and decides, based upon the present condition of the street, which roadways need to be resurfaced in the coming year. This list is then presented to the Board of Commissioners for their approval during the annual budget process.

Mill and Overlay Program Proposed Street List - 2012 available at http://upperdublin.net/departments/publicworks/sidewalk.aspx

As part of the street resurfacing process, the Township inspects the condition of the sidewalks and curbs on the streets that are to be paved. Using specific measuring criteria, Township inspectors determine which sidewalk and/or curb need to be replaced. The inspectors will mark each section of concrete that will need to be replaced with white paint. Please understand that, in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s First Class Township Code, the cost of concrete curb, sidewalk and driveway apron replacement must be borne by the property owner (see Township Code Chapter 207-31). Download Chapter 207-31.

Deficient concrete meets specific criteria that is defined in our Guide to Sidewalk and Curb Replacement. Concrete that meets the criteria in the guide must be replaced prior to the commencement of the Township paving program.

Please refer to the township's page on this project for more information and answers to your questions at: http://upperdublin.net/departments/publicworks/sidewalk.aspx

Visit The New Parks and Rec Registration Site 

Just in time for summer registration, the Parks and Recreation Department has launched a website with a complete listing of program offerings and an easy-to-use registration interface.

From summer camps to adult tennis, you can explore a variety of activities. You can also quickly create an account for your household. Data from the account will automatically complete a registration form.

Visit the site today to create an account and register for an upcoming program.

Click here for Whitpain Parks and Recreation activities and registration.

Jewelry Class

Join Parks and Recreation for a Madcap Jewelry Class on March 19, March 26 and April 2 at the Wissahickon Valley Public Library. The cost is $45 for residents and $50 for non-residents. 

Click here to register for any Parks and Recreation activity

Although the weather is absolutely gorgeous today, don't be fooled. You may be tempted to plant spring flowers by your front door, but the last frost is still about a month away. For the Philadelphia region, it's around April 1-11th this year.

Check out this site for more details and an interactive map: http://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-pennsylvania-last-frost-date-map.php

The Springfield Township Department of Parks and Recreation is currently accepting registration for the following programs:

Girls Recreation Softball - Various program dates for girls in grades K - 3. Registration ends March 18.

Larry Hyde Tennis Clinics - Various program dates available for children ages 4 - 12 and grades 6 - 12.  Registration ends March 26.

UK Petite Soccer - This program includes two sessions, each being held on Tuesdays from April 17 through May 22.  Boys and girls ages 3 - 5 are eligible to participate.  Registration ends April 10.

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILD CAN PARTICIPATE

Please visit the Township website for additional program information.

For your convenience, you can register for all Parks and Recreation programs online or by visiting the Township Building between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5 PM.   

Join Us For An Open House This Sunday, March 4th from 2-4pm at 404 Runnymede Avenue in Jenkintown!

To see the pictures, visual tours and more, go to www.404RunnymedeAve.com!

Here's a great article about Leap Day we found at http://www.timeanddate.com/date/leap-day-february-29.html. Check it out!

’Leap Day’ is February 29, which is an extra (intercalary) day added during a Leap Year, making the year 366 days long – and not 365 days, like a common (normal) year. Nearly every 4 years is a Leap Year in our modern Gregorian Calendar.

Ever since Leap Years were first introduced over 2000 years ago with the transition from the Roman Calendar to the Julian Calendar in 45 BCE (Before Common Era), Leap Day has been associated with age-old Leap Day traditions and folklore.

What is a Leap Year and when is the next one?

When and what is Leap Day?

Women propose to their men

According to an old Irish legend, or possibly history, St Bridget struck a deal with St Patrick to allow women to propose to men – and not just the other way around – every 4 years. This is believed to have been introduced to balance the traditional roles of men and women in a similar way to how Leap Day balances the calendar.

In some places, Leap Day has been known as “Bachelors’ Day” for the same reason. A man was expected to pay a penalty, such as a gown or money, if he refused a marriage proposal from a woman on Leap Day. In many European countries, especially in the upper classes of society, tradition dictates that any man who refuses a woman's proposal on February 29 has to buy her 12 pairs of gloves. The intention is that the woman can wear the gloves to hide the embarrassment of not having an engagement ring. During the middle ages there were laws governing this tradition.

World Record of Leap Day Babies

People born on February 29 are all invited to join The Honor society of Leap Year Day Babies.

According to the Guinness Book of Records, there are world record holders both of a family producing three consecutive generations born on February 29 and of the number of children born on February 29 in the same family.

Famous Leap Day birthdays and trivia

Bad luck

In Scotland, it used to be considered unlucky for someone to be born on Leap Day, just like Friday 13th is considered an unlucky day by many. In Greece it’s said to be unlucky for couples to marry during a Leap Year, and especially on Leap Day.

St Oswald’s Day

Leap Day is also St Oswald’s Day, named after an archbishop of York who died on February 29, 992. The memorial is celebrated on February 29 during Leap Years and on February 28 during common years.

Leap Year in other calendars

• Chinese Leap Year
• Jewish Leap Year
• Leap Year in Iran
• Leap Year in Islam
• Bahá'í Leap Year
• Hindu Leap Year
• Ethiopian Leap Year

Wondering If You Can Get The Market's Current 3.75% Interest Rate?

Wondering If You Can Get Approved For A Mortgage?

Is There A House You Want To Buy But You Don't Know Where To Start?

You Need To Attend This FREE Home Buyer Workshop & Take Advantage Of Today's Low Interest Rates

When: Wednesday, February 29th at 6:30pm

Where: The Abington Township Library (on Rt 611/Old York Rd)

This is a free, no obligation opportunity to:

-          speak with a loan officer one-on-one, if you choose, and get pre-qualified

-          get answers to your questions about different types of mortgages available

-          learn what kind of impact interest rates have on what house you can afford

-          determine if there are any grant programs available to you

-          learn if purchasing a short sale or foreclosure is right for you

-          learn how credit scores work and how to increase yours

-          the step-by-step process of buying a home from a #1 Real Estate Team

This no-pressure workshop is open to the public, and nothing will be sold at this event- the information is free but registration is requested.

To Register, Click Here Or Go To: www.SavvyHomeBuyerWorkshop.com

Or call us at 215-576-8666!

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