Real Estate Information

On a daily basis, we are asked by our clients for referrals for all types of trades. While we have a list of preferred service providers currently, we are always looking for more quality contractors to add to our list.

The only people we use are those that have been referred to us by our clients, and you can see that list here:

http://www.cardanoravingfans.com/3/miscellaneous6.htm

If you know of someone we can add to this list for ANY industry, please let us know! Thanks for helping us build a solid list of reliable professionals!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service- Celebrate Dr. King's legacy

The Springfield Township community is encouraged to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  by attending the MLK Day program at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 16, 2012 in the Springfield Township High School auditorium. 

The Springfield Community Foundation is also encouraging members of the community to support the Rotary Club of Springfield Township's Food Fight to collect 10,000 food items for Philabundance.  Food items will be collected at the MLK Day program and all attendees are encouraged to bring something to donate. 

As part of the celebration of Dr. King's legacy, the Foundation will sponsor a collection of food and children's clothing at the Springfield Township Building, 1510 Paper Mill Road, Wyndmoor, from 11am to 2pm on January 16.  All food collected will go to the Rotary's effort to support Philabundance.  All clothing will be donated to Cradles to Crayons. 

For more information on the Springfield Community Foundation and the Martin Luther King Day program, please go to www.springfieldcf.org.

Location

Springfield Township High School Auditorium
1801 Paper Mill Road
Wyndmoor, PA 19038

Come join us for one of our upcoming FREE Real Estate Enrichment events this month. You'll be glad you did!

For Home Sellers

If you are thinking about selling your home in the next 2 years, you should consider attending our educational seminar at the Abington Library on January 19th. You'll learn how there are different ways to go about selling your home and how to get top dollar. Register and get more info here: www.ForHomeSellersOnly.com

For Home Buyers

If you have made the resolution that you want to buy a home in the next year, you need to start researching and getting your ducks in a row now. Join us for this educational workshop at the Abington Library on January 26th. Register and get more info here: www.SavvyHomeBuyerWorkshop.com

Parks and Recreation Program Announcements

Register Now for UK Petite Soccer and Softball Recreation League

Thursday, January 05, 2012

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

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.

Softball Recreation League - This program runs April 16 through June 12 and is available for girls only in Kindergarten through 6th grade. 

Girls Junior Instructional Basketball - This program is held on Saturdays from January 21 through February 11.  Girls age 7 are eligible to participate.  Hurry - Registration ends January 14 or until full (limited to 25) 

Tennis Clinic - This program runs January 21 through February 14.  Boys and girls ages 4 - 12, and in grades 6 - 12 are eligible to participate.  Hurry - Registration ends January 14 or until full

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.   

The U.S. Postal Service could close an estimated 10 mail processing facilities in Pennsylvania under a proposal that would slow mail travel and eliminate next-day deliveries.

While a processing center in Horsham was included on the initial proposed closure list, as reported by the Associated Press earlier today, U.S. Postal Service spokesperson, Cathy Yarosky, confirmed Monday that facility was removed from consideration.

Yarosky added no other centers in Bucks or Eastern Montgomery counties were added or removed from the list.

The facilities slated for closure are mostly in major population centers across the state, including Pittsburgh, Scranton, Reading, Erie and Altoona.

The cash-strapped USPS is trying to cut $3 billion in costs while it struggled to avert bankruptcy amid increased competition that has seriously dented the amount of mail it handles.

The proposal would also close processing and distribution operations in Lancaster, New Castle, Williamsport and Chester County.

Under the proposal, the targeted facilities could be closed as early as next March. Because it would take mail longer to reach processing facilities, the USPS would drop next-day delivery from its standards for first-class mail.

http://www.horsham.org/news/article.aspx?aid=790

Recyclebank Rewards Program:

Springfield Township is proud to be a Recyclebank community. Recyclebank is a rewards and loyalty program that rewards people for taking everyday green actions, like recycling, with discounts and special offers from local and national businesses.  In order to participate in the Recyclebank program, all you have to do is register your account and then place your yellow recycling container with the Recyclebank tag out each week for collection. Recyclebank will assign 2.5 points for each pound of recyclables diverted from the waste stream. Please note that individual household containers will not be weighed. Instead, Springfield Township will be utilizing a community-based weight system in which households will receive points based upon the total weight of materials collected each day. The weight will then be divided by the number of participating households to determine the number of points earned by each. 

Recyclebank also offers many other ways to earn points in addition to recycling.  For example, there are many opportunities to "learn and earn" about green products and behavior to obtain more points.  Recyclebank also promotes seasonal programs allowing you to practice green behavior year round.  For more information about the Recyclebank program, please click here.

Christmas Tree Collected on January 25

Christmas trees will be collected for recycling Wednesday, January 25, 2012, along with the monthly leaf waste material.

Christmas trees must be free of any ornaments, including tree bags, lights, tinsel and or they will not be collected. Please have your items out at the curb Tuesday night for Wednesday's pick up.

Click for more information on leaf waste collection

Interested in learning more about how to buy or sell your home? Check out our free workshops:

www.SavvyHomeBuyerWorkshop.com

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When and where are Christmas trees accepted?
We ask that you place your discarded tree curbside on your regular trash day beginning the first trash day of year.  They are collected through the end of the month.   A designated truck will collect the trees.

What materials are included in Christmas tree recycling?
Christmas trees and all greenery are included in this recycling.

Additional information on Christmas tree recycling:
The trees and greenery should be free of all decorations, wires and tree stands. The trees will be taken to the Public Works facility and chipped into mulch for residents' use in the spring. Trees will be collected curbside only, no trees can be taken to the Public Works yard by residents.

Should you have any questions with relationship to the above, please call the township at (267) 536-1038.

 http://www.abington.org/refuse/yard_waste.htm

Christmas Day Holiday-Most Township Operating Departments will be Closed for Business

Refuse and Recycling:

Refuse Collection will resume on Tuesday, December 27 for households located along the Monday and Tuesday routes.  Residents located along the Tuesday route will have their recyclables collected on their normal schedule.  Residents located along the Monday route are asked to hold their recyclables until the following Tuesday, January 3, 2012, for collection.

Library:

The Free Library of Springfied Township will be closed on Saturday, December 24 and Sunday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

Township Receptionist 215-836-7600