Public Works

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The Towamencin Township Public Works Department is committed to maintaining safe and accessible roads and parks within the township. They perform a diverse range of duties throughout the township. They are responsible for maintaining 76 miles of roadway, 300 acres of open space, 9 parks, and the general maintenance of police vehicles, township vehicles, equipment, and properties.

The Township periodically cleans out ditches, grades shoulders, and trims trees along the roadway in front of your home. All work is conducted within the township right-of-way. Please drive slowly and pay attention to the flagmen and signs when driving through work zones. The Public Works Department operates under the direct management of Public Works Director David Hillmantel. 

Public Works Committee Reports

Snow Removal/Reminders

During snow emergencies, the Township asks all Towamencin residents to remove their vehicles from roadways, even if they do not live on a posted “Snow Emergency Route.” Parking on roadways posted as Snow Emergency Routes is prohibited and subject to citation and towing. Parking on roadways hinders snow removal operations. This helps ensure streets are cleared by allowing plowing without obstruction. Winter storms can rapidly create hazardous conditions. To protect public safety, the Township will enforce snow emergency regulations pursuant to the Township ordinance. 

List of Township Snow Emergency Routes

For community safety, please review the snow reminders below.

• Sidewalks - should be shoveled as soon as possible - Sidewalks should be cleared within 24 hours and a path of at least 28" wide. Salt or sand should be used on areas with ice that cannot be removed.
• Remove trash receptacles from the roadway or curb, store them close to your home or inside the garage.
• Remove all sports equipment, such as basketball nets, etc., far from the street line and secure for high winds.
• Check the security and location of your mailbox. Snow removal operations can damage mailboxes that are not properly secured or placed in accordance with USPS guidelines (see picture below).
• Plowing of snow from your driveways/sidewalks into the roadways is prohibited by Township Ordinance and may result in a fine. The purpose of this ordinance is to keep our streets clear for safe travel. For residents who have a private contractor clearing their driveways, please remind them of this provision.
• Check on the elderly and frail in your neighborhoods. If you know of an elderly neighbor who needs assistance, we encourage you to help them, including shoveling their snow.
• Fire Hydrants - A fire hydrant can help save lives and property in your neighborhood. The Township and Fire Company request residents assist the community by keeping fire hydrants clear of snow.  If you have a fire hydrant located near your home, we would appreciate your help in clearing the snow.
• Travel - Residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel during winter storms to support Public Works operations and snow removal efforts. If you must venture out, please take all appropriate precautions, including fully clearing your vehicle of any snow or ice buildup. It is also important not to follow too closely or pass plows.
• Snow emergency information is available on our website, and by Enews, and Facebook

REMINDER - Please be patient as crews work diligently to clear roadways as quickly as possible. The Township follows a snow removal plan that prioritizes snow emergency routes, then secondary roads. All roads will be addressed. Thank you for your cooperation, and please be safe!

If you have any questions for the Public Works Department please contact the Administration office at 215-368-7602 or email us at info@towamencin.org.

Snow Emergency Routes

USPS mailbox guidelines 

For complete USPS mailbox guidelines, click here.

Where to Place the Mailbox

• Here are some helpful guidelines to follow when placing your mailbox:
• Position your mailbox 41″ to 45″ from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry.
• Place your mailbox 6″ to 8″ back from the curb. If you do not have a raised curb, contact your local postmaster for guidance.
• Put your house or apartment number on the mailbox.
• If your mailbox is on a different street from your house or apartment, put your full street address on the box.

Installing the Mailbox Post

The best mailbox supports are stable but bend or fall away if a car hits them.  The Federal Highway Administration recommends:

• A 4″ x 4″ wooden support or a 2″-diameter standard steel or aluminum pipe.
• Avoid unyielding and potentially dangerous supports, like heavy metal pipes, concrete posts, and farm equipment (e.g., milk cans filled with concrete).
• Bury your post no more than 24″ deep.

Road Improvement Program – Curb and Driveway Apron Replacement

In June 2020, the Towamencin Township Board of Supervisors approved a program to replace deteriorated curbs and driveway aprons as part of the annual Road Improvement Program. This was done in conjunction with Towamencin Township Ordinance Chapter 133-Streets, Curbs and Sidewalks, section 133-30 - Repair and Replacement, and Stormwater Ordinance section 132-13.C.19. Per the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code, the cost of concrete curb, sidewalk, and driveway apron replacement is the responsibility of the property owner.

Stormwater Maintenance

By practicing healthy household habits, homeowners can keep common pollutants like pesticides, pet waste, grass clippings, and automotive fluids off the ground and out of storm water. Adopt healthy household habits. For more information click here.

Sanitary Sewer

Property owners are responsible for the integrity of internal plumbing and lateral pipes on their property. Sewer lines can become blocked due to roots, grease buildup, or debris in the pipes. When this occurs, wastewater flow is blocked and may back up towards the first possible outlet. Trees can also be a big problem for sanitary sewer lines.

Links

• 309 Connector
• Montgomery County Transportation Management
• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation - PennDOT

Pothole Repair

To report potholes on local roads, please call the Towamencin Township Administration Office at 215-368-7602 or email us using the contact form.

To report potholes on State Roads please call PennDOT Pothole Repair at 1-800-FIX-ROAD

The following are State Roads:

• Allentown Road
• Bridge Road
• Bustard Road
• Forty Foot Road
• Old Forty Foot Road
• Orvilla Road
• Troxel Road
• Valley Forge Road
• Sumneytown Pike (west of Forty Foot Road)
• Wambold Road
• Welsh Road

To report potholes on Montgomery County Roads please call Montgomery County, Pa Department of Road and Bridges at 610-278-3613.

The following is a Montgomery County Road:

• Sumneytown Pike (from Valley Forge Road to Forty Foot Road)