neighborhood news

Dear neighbors,

Hope you had a great summer...and now a smooth transition back to the routines of fall. I am passing on several recommendations for landscapers and contractors in the notes below. Thanks to those who took the time to write about them! There is also a note about a trainer interested in starting a workout group...in the early morning! Check it out...

And lastly, our neighbor Eva O'Brien is holding another BIG garage sale this Saturday (tomorrow), Sept 11 from 8 to 12. She has lots of furniture items, holiday decor, and miscellaneous great stuff! Come by and find a treasure....(: Her address is 1424 Cambridge Dr. 

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

From Rhona Fromm:

A friend of mine is a personal trainer and would like to offer small groups of women an early morning outdoor workout before the kids get off to school/before work (or after they get off if it works better). Please let me know if there's any interest. It's a boot camp type of workout. She's flexible on time...Could do 6:30 a.m. or 8 a.m. Probably would cost $15/participant. She's really good. If you're on Facebook, check her out at "Tailored Fitness by Carly".

From Mary Ellen Reilly:

Carol, I wanted to share two excellent vendor experiences that we have had recently. We redesigned our kitchen- gutted and started all over. If anyone would like to come by to see the new kitchen, they can call us at 215-699-6560. Also replaced the driveway – they can feel free to stroll by and take a look to 1608 Stonington  Circle

 

1. New driveway – work provided by DECA Construction Inc  # is 276-421-3580 – quick, good prices, cleaned up well.
2. Kitchen remodeled by Rich Romano Remodeling – 215-262-1845 – beautiful work, easy to work with, fair pricing, quick. neat

Testimonial: We have had quite a bit of landscaping done by Marty Levin and his aptly named company:  "Passionate about Landscaping."  Because of the satisfaction we have had with them, we feel that we should mention and recommend them to others. Marty Levin is friendly, enthusiastic and creative.  He is easy to talk to, punctual and reliable.  He has good landscaping ideas and is willing to work with his clients.  He is a good judge of character and the crew and equipment he has assembled reflects his enthusiasm. The men always conduct themselves as gentlemen.  They are polite and courteous, skillful and artistic.  They seem interested in their jobs and can often be seen discussing what needs to be done.

 We feel you will have the same reaction that we are having and will be more passionate about your landscaping too.

 Robert and Maryann Hartzell

1656 Lindsay Drive

Carol's note: I also received a recommendation for this company from Fran Margolis.

neighborhood news traffic alert

Dear neighbors,

See below for another traffic update - this will begin next week. 
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

 

NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES MONDAY AT ROUTE 202 AND ROUTE 63 INTERSECTION

Daytime single lane conditions on Route 202 also continue through Thursday

 

King of Prussia -- Motorists in the North Penn area will encounter lane closures Monday night for construction activities at the intersection of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and Route 63 (Welsh Road) in Upper and Lower Gwynedd townships, Montgomery County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today.

 

Flaggers will direct alternating single lanes of traffic on both Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) and Route 63 (Welsh Road) through the intersection between 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 for utility work.
 

In addition, northbound and southbound Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) again will be restricted to one lane of traffic between Sumneytown Pike and Route 63 (Welsh Road) Monday through Thursday, (August 30 – Sept. 2) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for roadway construction.

 

Flagger-controlled single lane conditions also may be in place Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Route 63(Welsh Road) between Stump Road and Route 202 (DeKalb Pike).

 

Significant delays are likely at all locations, and motorists are advised to add extra time for travel through the work zone, or to avoid the area if possible during construction.

 

This work is part of the $17.7 million project to widen and improve two miles of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) from Swedesford Road to Route 309, and to connect Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) with the new Route 202 Parkway, which also is under construction.

All planned operations are weather permitting.

For more information, please visit www.us202-700.com.

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

 

neighborhood news

Hi, neighbors
See below for some news about the 202 construction....unfortunately it sounds like it will be noisy around here for the next few weeks! Just wanted to keep you informed.
Thank you,
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

Ms. Caligieri - Larry Comunale of Lower Gwynedd Township forwarded your message to us regarding notification of members of your neighborhood organization. Please forward this release to your members and suggest that they sign up for our subscription service at www.us202-700.com. Thank you.

News for Immediate Release

 

July 29, 2010

 

Nighttime Travel Restrictions Scheduled on Route 202 at Hancock Road in Upper Gwynedd and Lower Gwynedd Townships, Montgomery County

 

King of Prussia – Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) in Upper and Lower Gwynedd townships, Montgomery County, will be restricted to one lane of traffic with intermittent stoppages on Tuesday through Friday nights (Aug. 3-6) for construction at the Hancock Road intersection, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said today.

Flaggers will direct a single-lane of Route 202 traffic through the work area, which is located between the intersections of Route 63 (Welsh Road) and Sumneytown Pike, on Tuesday through Friday (Aug. 3-6) from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. Route 202 motorists also will face intermittent 15-minute traffic stoppages during the overnight operation.

Significant delays are likely, and motorists are advised to add extra time for travel through the work zone, or to avoid the area if possible during construction.

The restrictions will allow crews to excavate rock for the installation of new, underground drainage pipes and inlets. This work is part of the $17.7 million project to widen and improve two miles of Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) from Swedesford Road to Route 309, and to connect Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) with the new Route 202 Parkway, which also is under construction.

Daytime single-lane travel restrictions also will be in place on Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) at the same location weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All planned operations are weather permitting.

For more information, please visit www.us202-700.com.

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

 

neighborhood good news!

The dog that was lost and found by Rhona has been claimed...see the note below! Thanks for stepping in to help, Rhona!
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Bruce <bruce@prbuslaw.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Subject: RE: neighborhood LOST DOG FOUND TODAY
To: Gwynedd Knoll Garden Club <gwyneddknoll@gmail.com>
Cc: Betsy Royal <betsyroyal@gmail.com>

HI ALL 

My sister Betsy Royal was visiting from westport ct and had her dog Gus at my home sunday.  She had forgotten in travelling to attach his name tag.  During the combined fathers day celebration and my mothers 90th birthday party, Gus apparently escaped under the backyard wire fence. We had been searching in the neighborhood all afternoon and called the LGTPD and were relieved to locate Gus there. Thanks to Rhona Gus was safe and sound. 

Thanks again Rhona!!!

Bruce

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From: Gwynedd Knoll Garden Club [mailto:gwyneddknoll@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 9:47 PM
To: Carol Pfister
Subject: neighborhood LOST DOG FOUND TODAY

See note below about a dog that was found today - hope you can help find its owner! Spread the word...
Thanks,

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

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Rhona Fromm <rhonafromm@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Subject: LOST DOG - FOUND TODAY AND TURNED OVER TO LG POLICE
To: Gwynedd Knoll Garden Club <gwyneddknoll@gmail.com>


 please forward ASAP...
My husband and I were driving on Tanglewood today at 4 p.m. and saw a small light brown shihtzu or shi-poo run across the road and almost get hit by a car. It looked like it was wandering aimlessly, so we went over to it...NO ID TAGS on the dog...only an orange and white bandana and black invisible fence collar. After racking our brains on what to do (and giving it some water), we called the LG police and they came to pick up the dog. If this is your lost dog or you know the owner, please contact the LG police ASAP as they will ultimately turn the dog over to the ASPCA.
Thanks,
Rhona Fromm

neighborhood LOST DOG FOUND TODAY

See note below about a dog that was found today - hope you can help find its owner! Spread the word...
Thanks,

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

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Rhona Fromm <rhonafromm@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Subject: LOST DOG - FOUND TODAY AND TURNED OVER TO LG POLICE
To: Gwynedd Knoll Garden Club <gwyneddknoll@gmail.com>


 please forward ASAP...
My husband and I were driving on Tanglewood today at 4 p.m. and saw a small light brown shihtzu or shi-poo run across the road and almost get hit by a car. It looked like it was wandering aimlessly, so we went over to it...NO ID TAGS on the dog...only an orange and white bandana and black invisible fence collar. After racking our brains on what to do (and giving it some water), we called the LG police and they came to pick up the dog. If this is your lost dog or you know the owner, please contact the LG police ASAP as they will ultimately turn the dog over to the ASPCA.
Thanks,
Rhona Fromm

neighborhood alert!

Please see the note below written by a neighbor in Gwynedd View next to us. Call the police if you see this truck - it may be the one that robbed the house a few weeks ago. Thank you!
Carol Pfister
gwyneddknoll@gmail.com
215-661-8775

Linda,

Please forward this to Carol Pfister so it can go out to your neighborhood. This guy is brazen and likely to keep breaking in to houses.

Lisa

 

Subject: Re: possible burglar sighting

 

hi, all. while walking the dogs on monday, june 14, i saw a suspicious white pickup driving slowly along rose lane and up stonington circle. the police came right away and i gave them a pretty good description. be on the alert for an older model (early '90s or so) small isuzu pickup with an aluminum ladder at an angle in the back (base of the ladder in the bed of the truck, head of it on top of the cab). the driver was a middle-aged white man with receding gray hair and a fringe of gray beard framing his face, which is kind of heart-shaped. he seemed to be looking at houses and was clearly not on his way to a job site. i did not see him again on the rest of my walk around tanglewood and back to stonington, so he definitely was not working at any of the many houses in gwynedd knoll that have contractors at them. sooner or later we'll catch him. chris kupferer welsh road

 

neighborhood news

Dear neighbors,
I have several things to write about again. Please read all the notes below...

I've also received a request to have some moms who are worried about the bus stops and cut through traffic to volunteer to meet with a couple of township supervisors in the early morning to show them the problem. Any takers? Please email me if you are interested.

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

To our friends in the neighborhood-

We'll be moving 2 wks. from today from the neighborhood.  We have some things which we need to sell.  Come and see these and make your best offer.

Thanks everyone for making our lives here at Gwynedd Knoll so wonderful.  We'll miss you all. 

Fondly,

Anita and Steve Lerman

1609 Claudia Way

215-699-3617 (H)

215-262-5906 (C)

 

Items for Sale:

4 black barstools

ping pong table

black couch with black cocktail   table and 2 end tables

black wall unit and wooden wall unit

kitchen table with 4 chairs

dining rm. table and 4 chairs (would be good for a basement--- they're older and chairs all need new seatcovers)

2 bureaus and matching night table- a mirror goes on top of the larger bureau

marble chess set

side-by-side refrigerator and stand-up freezer (currently in garage)

patio furniture (stone table and 4 chairs at table with umbrella--- there's a few pieces of stone cracked away where the umbrella tipped when I tried to take it out.)

wooden pants rack

 

The Fromms are looking to give our Superior Playthings king kong swingset away - in good condition: rock wall, 4 swings, new tarp...if someone in the neighborhood wants it, can extract it, etc...they can have it.
Can you pls forward to our neighborhood? If interested, they can call me at 484-256-8787. ( They live on Tanglewood.)

Thanks,
Rhona

Party time alert! Let's be gracious neighbors and remember that this is the season of graduation parties. We can all put up with some late noise and cars once a year or so, I hope, to allow families to celebrate. If you are having a party, try contacting your neighbors to let them know ahead of time. Congrats to all our grads!

And lastly, an update from Gwen Douse on her requests to the township and Kate Harper:

Dear neighbors,

As a follow-up to my e-mail expressing our neighborhood's concerns regarding the impact of 202 expansion,  Kate Harper, our State Representative, immediately responded by sending a letter to Allen Biehler, Secretary of Transportation, relaying those concerns. She clearly explained the issue that will have a permanent effect on us, which is the hourglass effect that will occur when a five lane highway becomes a two lane highway before widening once again to five lanes near a Lower Gwynedd neighborhood known as Gwynedd Knoll. I want to take this opportunity to thank Kate for her responsiveness and look forward to her on-going support in addressing this issue with the goal of keeping that section as a five lane highway through-out our area, so it won't have a negative impact on us. I also received a response to the request for the implementation of e-mails for Board of Supervisors. According to our Manager, Larry Comunale, the Township is in the process of updating its computer system, including e-mails.  The system should be in by the end of the month.  A joint Supervisor's mailbox will be provided for residents to send their e-mails.  We will be notified when it is completed.

Best wishes,

Gwen Douse