neighborhood news event

Dear neighbors,
First of all, I've had an inquiry about having a tag/garage sale on May 12. Anyone interested? Two families are interested so far...let me know if you would like to join in! It is usually more attractive to buyers if several homes join together for a sale.

Second - I thought you might be interested in an event happening on Thursday, April 12 at the Blue Bell library featuring local authors. One of the authors lives in our neighborhood! His name is Nick Costa...his wife is Valerie - you may have met them at one of our progressive dinners. Another author is Matt Heppe - a Language Arts teacher at Wissahickon High.  Here are the details:


What? Local Author Event - names listed below.
When? Thursday April 12 from 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Why? To celebrate National Library Week
Why? To celebrate our many local authors in the Montgomery, Bucks and surrounding Phila. area.
 
Where? @ Wissahickon Valley Public Library, 650 Skippack Pike (Route 73), Blue Bell 19422. We are diagonally across from the historic Blue Bell Inn, approx. 5 miles east of the intersection with 202 (DeKalb Pike).
 
Local authors talk writing and getting published. Books for sale and autographing. This is a free event for authors and the public. Adult, young adult, and children's authors are attending. Topics include local history, local hikes, archaeological digs, fundraising, romance, mystery, Philadelphia, paranormal, dog stories and more. Confirmed authors so far include: David Appleby, James T. Vance, James Smart, Jim Thomas, Caroline Ruck, Christine Schmidt, Susan Charkes, Dolores Goldich, Carmen Ferreiro-Estebon, J. D. Shaw, Cindy Callahan, Matt Heppe, Kathleen Heady, Elena Santangelo, Judi Fennell, Peggy Farrell, Susan Cadwalader Johnson, Sueli Melo Vieira, Olivia Derro Braccio, Carol Polis, Ruth G. Zavitsanos, Leslie Lighton-Humphreys, Polis Gideon, Susan Williams (S.A. Williams), Nick G. Costa,  Louis J. Bevilacqua."
 
S. Burdick, Community Outreach
Wissahickon Valley Public Library
650 Skippack Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-643-1320 x14


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

neighborhood news

Dear neighbors,
Happy spring time! Please see the note below kindly forwarded by Linda Callegari to me. Big changes happening this week on 202. Let's hope it goes smoothly and quickly.

Also , just a reminder that we are currently collecting donations for the entryway plantings for this spring and fall. You can send your check for the suggested donation of $60 to :
Andrea Daubler
PO Box 242
Gwynedd Valley, PA  19437-0242


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

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Subject: Route 202 Traffic Pattern Change Next Week for Parkway Construction in Montgomery County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Monday (April 9) will shift Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) traffic over to the newly built section of pavement between Swedesford Road and Route 63 in Upper Gwynedd, Lower Gwynedd and Montgomery townships, Montgomery County as construction advances to widen the roadway to five lanes.

PennDOT is rebuilding and widening this stretch of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) as part of the construction of the nine-mile long, $200 million state-funded Route 202 Parkway this is scheduled to open this fall.

Motorists traveling on Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) may encounter intermittent lane closures and brief stoppages Monday (April 9) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews move traffic onto the newly-constructed pavement.

Following the traffic pattern shift, crews will begin to remove the old pavement and rebuild the west side of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike).  This work will result in periodic lane closures on Tuesday through Friday (April 10-13) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lane closures also may be in place Monday through Friday (April 9-13) on Route 63 (Welsh Road) between Stump Road and North Wales Road for ongoing road widening and curb and sidewalk construction.

The installation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) components on the Route 202 overpass will require lane closures on the Route 611 Bypass in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, in the vicinity of the Route 202 interchange on Monday through Thursday (April 9-12) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ITS installation also will require shoulder closures on the southbound Route 202 Bypass between East State Street and Route 611 and on the southbound Route 611 Bypass between Limekiln Road/North West Street and Route 202 on Monday through Thursday (April 9-12) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Drivers should anticipate delays and add extra time for travel through the construction areas. All planned activities are contingent on the weather.

To learn more about the Route 202 Parkway, visit www.us202-700.

PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to www.511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out.

Follow local PennDOT information on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly.