Rep. Nancy Guenst

On Womens Equality Day, we celebrate the strides made toward gender equality and recognize the work still ahead. Let's honor the trailblazers and continue advocating for equal rights for all.

PennDOT announced that stormwater improvements are planned in our district from Monday, August 26th through late September from 9am-3pm.

A weekday lane closure is scheduled on County Line Road between Route 332 (Jacksonville Road) and Madison Avenue in Warminster Township, Bucks County and Hatboro Borough, Montgomery County.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because backups and delays will occur. The schedule is weather dependent.

Happy Founding Day to the National Park Service! 🌲 Since 1916, NPS has preserved America's natural beauty and history for all to enjoy. Celebrate our parks and explore the great outdoors. Happy Birthday, National Park Service!

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange is accepting applications for a fully funded scholarship from the U.S. Department of State and German Bundestag for 210 American high school students to spend an academic year in Germany for 2025-26!

We highly encourage all high school students to apply for this amazing opportunity!
Applications are due by 11:59 PM Pacific on November 1, 2024.

Today, we are highlighting a brand-new sponsor for our Veterans Expo - Jeff Kornblau, Partners for Patient Advocacy! We are thankful to have them on this year as a Silver Sponsor, helping to provide meals to the veterans who will attend our event.

Many thanks for your generosity and support!

Don't miss out on our Veterans Expo - being put on by myself and Rep. Brian Munroe. Please call my office to register today! 215-259-5962

As part of Shapiro’s $51 million investment into PA transportation infrastructure, Hatboro Borough received $597,719 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to replace the West Monument Bridge on Monument Avenue.

I am thankful to have these funds used in our district because projects like the West Monument Bridge replacement are essential to our community’s growth and prosperity. It will improve safety and accessibility for Hatboro residents and also support economic growth by ensuring that our transportation networks are robust and reliable.

The Keystone State Challenge Academy is now accepting applications for the January 2025 Class. For 3 years, I have served on the Advisory Board of this incredible program and encourage any teen eligible, to submit an application! The KSCA is designed to give academically challenged teens a second chance at obtaining their basic education, learn leadership, self-discipline, and responsibility to build a better life. The program is open to 16- to 18-year-old Pennsylvania residents who are failing to progress in high school or may not be on a clear path to graduating.

For more information on eligibility and admissions, please visit their webpage at:
https://www.dmva.pa.gov/KeystoneStateChallengeAcademy/Eligibility/Pages/Admissions.aspx

SEPTA is reinstating parking fees Beginning September 23rd!

Here are the stations and the dates in our district!

Be sure to mark the date to prevent getting ticketed! Parking in lots will be $2 and pay stations will accept credit/debit cards, contactless payment (Apple, Google, Samsung Pay) as well as mobile payment through a dedicated app.

-Warminster Station: Wednesday, October 9
-Ardsley Station: Wednesday, October 9
-Roslyn Station: Monday, October 21
-Hatboro Station: Monday, October 21
-Willow Grove Station: Tuesday, October 29

Have you ever wondered what types of documents are recorded with the Recorder of Deeds? Do you have an interest in searching for current or historical deeds on your property? This event is for you! Join Jeanne Sorg, Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds, for this FREE event at the Abington Free Library on Wednesday, September 11th from 6-7pm.

Register here.

Treasurer Stacy Garrity is celebrating with free webinars! Join ABLE today & the ABLE Savings Plans Network on Wednesday at 2 p.m. to learn more about how ABLE accounts can help people with disabilities and their families save for a secure future.

Register and find more info ➡ https://paable.gov/webinars/

Don't forget to register for our annual Veterans Expo on Friday, September 20th from 11am-2pm! Hosted by myself and Rep. Brian Munroe.
There will be several veteran-related vendors to offer assistance with support and resources as well as VA representatives. A free lunch will be served to all of those in attendance. Registration is required so please call our office at 215-259-5962 or use the QR Code below to register today!

Byberry Road Grade Crossing Renewal - Construction
*PLEASE BE AWARE*

LOCATION: Byberry Road at intersection of SEPTA Tracks near Forest Hills RR Station
RAIL LINE: West Trenton Line COUNTY: Philadelphia County
CONSTRUCTION DATES: Friday, August 23, 2024, through Monday, August 26, 2024

DETOURS DURING CONSTRUCTION:
Full Closure: Friday, August 23, 2024, at 9:00 AM, through Monday, August 26, 2024, at 8:00 PM: To facilitate construction during this round-the-clock closure, Byberry Road between Audubon Avenue and Blakeslee Drive will be detoured for the duration of the project, with access for local traffic only.

Traffic detour will be posted and maintained for the duration of the renewal project. Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone. At no time will access to local businesses adjacent to the crossing and private property be barricaded.

Byberry Road motorists will be directed to use Philmont Avenue and Bustleton Avenue.

On this day in 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote. Let's honor the trailblazers who fought for equality and continue striving for justice. Vote for your future!

On National Nonprofit Day, we celebrate the organizations that make a difference every day. Your dedication and compassion uplift communities and change lives. Thank you for your unwavering support!

Don't forget - tomorrow is the Children's Entrepreneur Market in Hatboro at Miller Meadow! Come out and support these crafty kiddos!

Today, we are highlighting a returning sponsor for our Veterans Expo - Independence Blue Cross! We are thankful to have them on this year as a Silver Sponsor, helping to provide meals to the veterans who will attend our event.

Many thanks to your continued generosity and support!

Don't miss out on our Veterans Expo - being put on by myself and Rep. Brian Munroe. Please call my office to register today! 215-259-5962

PA ABLE is a savings program offering people with qualifying disabilities a way to save that does not affect their means-tested benefits and is administered by the Pennsylvania Treasury.

For more information on this program, join this free webinar!

Tuesday, August 13, Treasury will hold a FREE webinar at 6 PM.

Webinar topics will include PA ABLE’s eligibility requirements, federal and state tax benefits, and interaction with important benefits.
Register and find more info at: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/.../87b2c7d9-1ddb...

On Tuesday, staffers Megan and Ryan attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly improved Roslyn Park in Abington Township. Approximately $225,000 of HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds were used to revitalize the basketball court and playground equipment as well as make safety and accessibility improvements. Kids were also invited to attend the Pop-up Library put on by Abington Township Public Library. Penn State Abington's Launch Box program was also in attendance and provided several science themed activities!

It’s time to get squashin’, PA! Spotted Lanternflies have now entered their adult phase.
If you see a , SQUASH IT!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/441KKaU
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

Do you have kiddos at home and need some fun activity ideas to brighten and enlighten their day?! The Upper Moreland Free Public Library has you covered with their AHA (At Home Adventure) Kits!

Anyone with an active MCLINC library card can check them out for 21 days and go on their very one adventure. You can easily view the full list by searching for "AHA! Kit" in the library catalogue.

If you are interested in getting a passport or renewing your expired passport, check out Congresswoman Madeleine Dean's Passport Acceptance Event! See post for details!

Need a passport? My office is hosting a Passport Acceptance Event on September 7th! ✈️

We will be accepting applications, verifying identifying documents, and collecting payment on applications.

*Registration is required.* Visit the link to register ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/passport-acceptance-event-tickets-989162871777

The first day of school is right around the corner! Here is information on vaccine requirements for attendance in PA schools.
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/School%20Health/SIR8.pdf

Make sure that you child is up-to-date on vaccines so the beginning of the year is smooth sailing!

Property damage from Hurricane Debby? Cleanup help may be available.

Volunteers from Crisis Cleanup are mucking out basements, tarping roofs, and cleaning up trees and debris.

All services are free. Because of overwhelming need, help is not guaranteed.

Call 844-965-1386 from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Please be patient
when calling. This effort is volunteer-based and a lot of people need help.

If you need connected to other services, please call United Way at 211.
PA Emergency Management Agency

Just a friendly reminder:

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:
• From 9:00 AM Friday, August 23, to 8:00 PM Monday, August 26, Byberry Road is scheduled to be closed and detoured between Blakeslee Drive and Audubon Avenue. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Philmont Avenue and Route 532 (Bustleton Avenue).
Local access will be maintained up to the work zone. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Upper Moreland Township Fire Department Launches Volunteer Recruitment Campaign!

Anyone interested in joining the Upper Moreland Fire Department can learn more, sign up, or ask a question at its newly launched website,

Upper Moreland Fire Save! Protect! VOLUNTEER!

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission scheduled public input hearings for proposed rate increases by Aqua Pennsylvania and Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater in August.

There will be two telephonic hearings at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14.
To pre-register, you can email the PUC Judge’s Legal Assistant, Christina M. Biggica, at [email protected], or call the judge’s office at (717) 787-1191.

Let your voice be heard about the proposed Aqua rate increases!

Do you live in or around Abington Township and don't want to miss out on Township news and events? Sign up for their e-newsletter at www.abingtonpa.gov/newslettersignup.

Are you a child of a veteran with a service-connected disability or who died in service and seeking financial assistance for higher education? The DMVA's Educational Gratuity program may be for you! This support program helps to cover costs at colleges and trade school across PA. Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Please click here for more information:
https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Military-and-Veteran-Affairs.aspx

Are you an incoming Kindergartener in UM School District? Join your fellow Class of 2037 Golden Bears and meet Dr. Criss and Mrs. Sullivan this Tuesday, August 13th from 5:30pm-6:30pm for Kindergarten Popsicles with Principals! Upper Moreland Township School District

Enjoy playground, playtime, popsicles, and fun sponsored by our Upper Moreland Elementary HSA. 🐻

*Please park in the front (main lot). The playground is located behind the school.