Enews - July 12

Slip Ramp at Sumneytown Pike & Old Forty Foot Road to Close/Detour July 31st

Starting Monday, July 31^st, PennDOT has scheduled the closure and detour of the slip ramp at Sumneytown Pike and Old Forty Foot Road, serving eastbound traffic, for reconstruction and modifications to the ramp, as part of PennDOT's PA63/309 Connector Project. The planned traffic detour will keep traffic moving beyond the slip ramp, up to the main PA Turnpike intersection with two left-turn lanes into the interchange. The detour will resemble the eastbound traffic circulation approaching the interchange prior to the opening of the slip ramp. This detour will be in effect for approximately 2 months. 

Following the slip ramp construction, PennDOT will restripe the eastbound approach of Sumneytown Pike at the slip ramp intersection with a new configuration to include dual left-turn lanes and a shared through/right-turn lane. For more 309 Connector Project information, see PennDOT's link.

July 12th Board of Supervisors Meeting Cancelled

The Board's July 12^th work session meeting is cancelled due to a limited agenda and vacation conflicts with consultants. The Board’s next meeting will be held Wednesday, July 26^th, at 7 pm.   

Upcoming Meetings

• Open Space & Parks Advisory Committee will meet Monday, July 17, at 7 pm

These meeting take place in the Meeting Hall Building of the Towamencin Municipal Complex, located at 1090 Troxel Road, Lansdale.

July 15 - Birding Boost at Fischer’s Park

Come join Andrew Dolan, Towamencin resident and Valley Forge Audubon Society volunteer, and friends for an early-morning “lazy days of summer” outing at this increasingly-popular birding spot. The paved and soft bark paths make for an easy 1+ mile mosey along fields, through woods, and along the Towamencin Creek. Sightings can (and often do) include everything from green herons and kingfishers to common yellowthroat warblers, bluebirds, orioles and more. Depending upon the birds, our route usually takes about 2+ hours. You are welcome to join even for part of the time - it’s worth it!  Event Link

All abilities and ages are welcome, including children if accompanied by an adult. Bring binoculars if you have them. There are accessible restroom facilities on site.Guide: Andrew Dolan

Kingfisher image courtesy of birdspot.co.uk/bird-identification/kingfisher

Upcoming July Concerts 

Concessions: Scratch Kitchen will start at 6 pm
Concert Start Time: 7 pm
Where: Fischer's Park - 2225 Bustard Road

Studio Two Beatles Tribute Band - Thursday, July 20th

High Noon - Thursday, July 27