neighborhood news correction

Dear neighbors,
Oops...I made a mistake in my earlier note and said the event at Pennypacker Mills is this weekend....it will be held next weekend, Aug 6. The date I published is correct. See below for more details. Sorry for the confusion....

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

 

In the Good Old Summertime - August 6 - 11 am to 3 pm -

FREE Parking & Admission

 

Highlights:

• 2nd Annual Art Show & Exhibition with the Greater Norristown Art League. Theme of artwork this year is "Paintings of Montgomery County." They are expecting a huge amount of artwork to see & sell. I bought two paintings last year and they are gorgeous!
• British Car Show with the Delaware Valley Classic MG Car Club. All kinds of British cars will be on display and judged.
• Musical devices of the 1900's: calliope, music boxes, and many others will be presented & played
• Garden explore- in the Children's Heritage Garden
• Old Fashioned lawn games (bean bag toss, ring toss) and relay and sack races for all.
• Mansion Tours - take a tour in the Air Conditoned mansion & learn about Samuel Pennypacker, 25th Gov. of PA & Montgomery County resident.
• Food vendor & shaved ice vendor on-site 

This event is a great way for families to spend a day together at a local venue that is totally affordable! Give the kids a history lesson in a fun atmosphere where they'll live this history and it will be much more memorable too! www.historicsites.montcopa.org/pennypackermills

 

Thanks...

 

Linda Callegari

neighborhood news

Just realized I forgot to include the pictures of the free granite countertops.
Enjoy,

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Frank Kaminsky <fkaminsk@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 7:31 AM
Subject: Free Granite Countertops
To: gwyneddknoll@gmail.com

Hi, Carol. 

Would you mind sending the following pictures to the neighbors to see if anyone is interested in our master bathroom countertops?  We are changing the color scheme in our bathroom and do not want the current countertops in the landfill because they are in perfect condition. 

If anyone is interested they can email me at fkaminsk@yahoo.com or call us at 215-699-2925 for further details. 

Thanks.

Frank Kaminsky

1207 Turnbury Lane 
 

 

neighborhood news

Dear neighbors,
Hope you are enjoying your summer and managing to stay cool in the very hot weather. I have two different messages below...one regarding "free granite countertops" (yes, I typed that correctly) and the other another warning about security in the neighborhood. Some neighbors of mine had a real scare recently - please remember to call the police if you see anything or anyone suspicious - and lock up your cars at night!

On a lighter note: the Pennypacker Mills park is hosting an event this weekend. They are always lots of fun...take your family and have a good time! Check on the website for details.

"In the Good Old Summertime"

event at Pennypacker Mills

Saturday, August 6th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Frank Kaminsky <fkaminsk@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 7:31 AM
Subject: Free Granite Countertops
To: gwyneddknoll@gmail.com

Hi, Carol. 

Would you mind sending the following pictures to the neighbors to see if anyone is interested in our master bathroom countertops?  We are changing the color scheme in our bathroom and do not want the current countertops in the landfill because they are in perfect condition. 

If anyone is interested they can email me at fkaminsk@yahoo.com or call us at 215-699-2925 for further details. 

Thanks.

Frank Kaminsky



From Marylou on corner of Tanglewood and Cambridge:

I don't know if you had heard yet, but we had an incident at our house last night.  At about 4:00 a.m. we were awakened by incredible noise - our front doorknocker being "knocked" very hard - it sounded like someone was going to break the door down.  It was really frightening - my husband and I  both jumped out of bed and my husband immediately hit the "Panic" code on our alarm system so it went off and I'm assuming, scared away the pranksters (I'm not sure what else to call them).  The police came, looked around and didn't see anyone - I'm sure when they heard the alarm they ran.  They had thrown broken eggs on the front stoop but fortunately no other damage.

The police came back this morning to talk to us and told us that 1409 Tanglewood was also hit - and with much more damage.  They had large rocks thrown through their garage window, damaging their car, and another large rock thrown through their garage door.  I'm not sure if there was any other damage.  The police said the homeowners did not call last night but they said today they did hear something.

I just wanted to be sure you knew this - and the police officers all encouraged us and all our neighbors to please call them if anything in the neighborhood looks strange - cars that don't belong, people who don't seem quite right, etc. The police also said, even if a someone in the neighborhood has something as simple as a flat tire - don't assume it's innocent - call them to take a look.  They said they have "loads of time", for the most  part, to follow up on such things and any help we can give, can maybe prevent such things from happening.  They also suggested leaving outside lights on at night.

 

neighborhood news - traffic alert

Hi, neighbors,
Hope you are staying cool in this heat! See the note copied below from Kate Harper's office about the 202 - 63 intersection ...the Tuesday it refers to is today!

Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

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From: Rep. Kate Harper <kateharper@pahousenews.com>
Date: Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 4:32 PM
Subject: Traffic Alert: Left Turn Lanes at Routes 202/63 Intersection to Open Tuesday Afternoon
To: crpfister@comcast.net

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On Facebook Website Bio Latest News State Forms Photo Gallery Contact Traffic Alert: Left Turn Lanes at Routes 202/63 Intersection to Open Tuesday Afternoon  After a light construction schedule for Independence Day week, PennDOT crews are back at it with a full schedule next week. Route 202 Here's some good news! Crews are scheduled to wrap up work to establish left turn lanes at two approaches to the intersection of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and Route 63 (Welsh Road) this week. Weather permitting, flaggers will direct a single lane of traffic in each direction through the intersection on Monday and Tuesday, July 11-12, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The turning lanes are expected to be operational on Tuesday afternoon on Route 202 South and Route 63 West. This will surely improve both safety and traffic flow. Periodic lane closures are also planned in the following locations next week, Monday through Friday, July 11-15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.:              • Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) between Sumneytown Pike and Knapp Road.              • Route 63 (Welsh Road) between Stump Road and Bell Run Boulevard.              • Route 152 (Limekiln Pike) between Stump Road and Route 202 (Butler Avenue).              • Upper State Road between County Line and Pickertown roads.              • County Line Road between Stump and Upper State roads. Just as a reminder, other travel restrictions remain in effect, including the closure of Wells Road between Lower State and Turk roads; permanent closure of Detweiler Road between Stump and Upper State roads; and the closure of Lower State Road to northbound traffic between Bristol and Almshouse roads. The Blue Route Nighttime lane closures are planned Wednesday and Thursday, July 13-14, for bridge construction at the I-76 interchange (Exit 16). One of two northbound lanes on the northbound side of the highway will be closed at the bridge from 10 p.m. each night until 5 a.m. the following morning. Drivers also should be alert for slow-moving construction vehicles entering and leaving the northbound express lane (on the southbound side of the highway) between the I-76 (Exit 16) and Germantown Pike (Exit 20) interchanges. Finally, Ridge Pike motorists will encounter slowdowns and intermittent traffic stoppages between Chemical and Alan Wood roads in Plymouth Township from 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 14, for ramp construction at the I-476 overpass.  Northeast Extension Demolition and excavation work is planned at the Jolly Road Bridge this week, Monday through Friday, July 11-15, from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Also, Jolly Road will close to local traffic for nighttime work from 6 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Drivers on the Turnpike's mainline will find single-lane closures from 9 p.m. through 6 a.m.   • North Wales Road: PECO's contractor will be installing poles and cables Thursday, June 2, and Friday, June 3, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Traffic will be flagger-controlled with intermittent lane closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.   • Skippack Pike: PECO's contractor will be installing poles and cables Thursday, June 2, and Friday, June 3, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Traffic will be flagger-controlled with intermittent lane closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Additional utility work, excavation and general construction are planned in Plymouth, Whitpain and Worcester townships; however, these activities are not expected to impact traffic. For more information about these projects, visit the "Road Construction and Transportation Links" section of my website or follow me on Facebook. You may also contact me directly at kharper@pahousegop.com. Please drive carefully.    Let's Get Connected  Our District Web Site KateHarper.net     Office Locations 1515 DeKalb Pike, Suite 106, Blue Bell, PA 19422 | Phone: 610-277-3230 Room 210 Ryan Office Building, PO Box 202061, Harrisburg, PA 17120-2061 | Phone: 717-787-2801                                      Email: kharper@pahousegop.com

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Dear neighbors,
Please read the notes below from Gwen Douse, a neighbor who has been following the 202 construction developments and traffic related issues for some time. There is an opportunity for us to write to suggest a change in the current plans...take advantage of the moment if you can.

I also wanted to update you on the sale of homes within our neighborhood. There have been quite a few sold lately, I'm happy to report! I believe 5 homes have sold in the last few months and at least 3 more are on the market now. (This is an estimate...I apologize if the numbers are not quite correct.)  The closing prices are not listed for all of them but the listing range goes from $635, 000 - $729, 500. Actual selling prices are not public info until after closing. Just thought you might be interested and encouraged to see this info on our beautiful neighborhood.

If you have new neighbors move in next to you, please offer them this email address to be added to the "newsletter" listing. It is a great communication tool for new folks!

Thank you and happy summertime!
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

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Dear Neighbors,
We are faced with a potentially urgent situation. Part of section 65S of 202, the section 1,000 feet just south of us on 202, which originally was
planned to be 4 lanes all the way through, will narrow from 4 lanes to 2 lanes causing an hour glass configuration and potentially a very huge
traffic jam daily, especially at rush hour. The result could once again be that frustrated drivers use our neighborhood as a cut through as they seek relief from the traffic. I had written to several public officials a while back when we were informed about this situation and informed you, but apparently nothing has changed to date. Now that construction is ongoing, we just learned the real reason for this change-reduced funding! Below please find a copy of a letter I sent to our local officials and Senator Bob Casey, as well as responses from Kate Harper and our township manger Larry Comunale about this problem. I also asked Larry Comunale to send a copy of my email to the Board of Supervisors as the email address listed on the township website did not work for me.

Your voices need to be heard as well! Only a few neighbors responded last time which resulted in no change to date. Email addresses are listed below to contact these officials.  Please take a few minutes to write to express your opinion about this situation and feel free to use any of my letter as a guide. If you know neighbors who are not on this contact list, please let them know as well. We will all be affected. We really need to let our officials know that funding MUST be found immediately to restore 65S to four lanes so we can maintain safety and a peaceful environment in our neighborhood.Your prompt attention and time to this matter WILL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE. If we don't act as a community now, we will live with the consequences.
Thank you for your time,
Gwen Douse

Township Manager Larry Comunale lcomunale@lowergwynedd.org
PA Rep. Kate Harper kharper@pahousegop.com
Senator Stewart Greenleaf <sgreenleaf@pasen.gov>
U.S. Rep. for 13th District Allyson Schwartz contact@allysonschwartz.com

Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr.  <senator@casey.senate.gov>>

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Dear Public and Elected Officials;
Just 1,000 feet south of our development, Gwynedd Knoll, the newly expanded Route 202 highway is designed to narrow from 4 lanes to 2 lanes. Despite PENNDOT's claim that it shouldn't cause a problem, and drivers will have fair warning, etc., etc, etc., from a practical viewpoint, this hour glass traffic pattern will have an obviously highly negative impact on the flow of traffic, with drivers looking for alternatives to stalled traffic. That means, our neighborhood will once again become a cut through for those frustrated drivers. For years, our neighborhood had been promised relief from the 202 traffic that has flowed through our neighborhood causing a disruption to our peaceful community, and, more importantly, increased the potential for safety hazards to our neighbors. Children waiting at bus stops are at increased safety risk, as well as bikers, walkers, and runners. My husband and I personally have been forced to hop onto curbs with our dogs on numerous occasion, as cut-through drivers speed through our streets. In 2008, we expressed deep concern for this traffic pattern with the hope that PENNDOT will keep 202 to a 4 lane highway through that segment. We recently learned that NOTHING has changed.
PLEASE ADDRESS THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION NOW, KEEPING THE NEW 202 TO 4 LANES IN THIS SEGMENT, FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CONSTITUENTS.
Thank you very much for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Gwen Douse
gdouse@comcast.net
Gwynedd Knoll resident

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Dear Senator Casey,
I live in a neighborhood called Gwynedd Knoll in Lower Gwyned township, a suburb west of  Philadelphia. I would like to make you aware of the situation regarding the  202 highway section 65S just adjacent to our neighborhood. Originally this section of highway was slated to become a 4 lane highway from 2 lanes; our neighborswere greatly appreciative about this improvement as many drivers had been using our peaceful, lovely neighborhood to escape the heavy traffic on this highway. The cut through traffic caused safety issue for children waiting at the bus stops, walkers, runners. There were many times my husband and I would have to hop onto the curb with our dogs to avoid being hit by one of these speeding cut through drivers!

A while back we learned that part of 65S would remain a 2 lane highway, causing an hour glass configuration 1,000 feet south of our development. We wrote letters in protest then and hoped things would change. Unfortunately we just learned that 65S cannot remain a 4 lane highway because of lack of funding.
Despite PENNDOT's claim that there will not be an adverse affect on traffic for many various  reasons they offered, from a practical viewpoint, this hour glass traffic pattern will have an obviously highly negative impact on the flow of traffic, with drivers looking for alternatives to stalled traffic. (As drivers, we have all sat in traffic jams as lanes narrow, despite all the signage warning of this narrowing, etc.).
That means, our neighborhood will once again become a cut through for those frustrated drivers resulting in increased unsafe conditions as more drivers seek to use 202. We have been told his lucky we are, but this is luck, currently it is BAD luck!
PLEASE do what you can to restore thus funding and the 4 lane highway throughout 65S.
Thank you very much for your much needed prompt attention to this matter!
Sincerely, Gwen Douse

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Dear Gwen,
Thanks for writing again about your concern over the construction schedule for Route 202. I will pass along your concerns to PENNDOT. By the way, it is quite true, as Larry Comunale noted, that we don't have the funding for more work on Route 202 at this time. Although it might not feel like it, this part of Montgomery County has been very fortunate in securing much funding for many highway projects in our area. The construction is a mess, but the results will make the traffic flow much more smoothly along 202, removing the incentive to cut through neighborhoods like Gwynedd Knoll. Thanks for the timely reminder about this aspect of the project. Kate


Kate Harper
State Representative
61st Legislative District
1515 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422

Blue Bell: 610-277-3230
HBG: 717-787-2801
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Gwen,



I forwarded your message on to the Board.  We all agree that Section 65S should proceed as originally planned.  Unfortunately, there is no funding. The Township has had our traffic Consultants look at the plans for the southern terminus of the construction.  They do not believe there will be a bottleneck.  Also, with the completion of the Meetinghouse Road relocation (thank you Kate), it should take some cut-through traffic  off of Gwynedd Knoll.  I will check on the e-mail.



Larry Comunale