Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well. This week, I have information about school bus driver unemployment, a congratulations to The Pathway School basketball team, my upcoming office hours for the holiday, and more. As always, I hope you find the information below useful. | | Pathway School Basketball Championship | Congratulations to The Pathway School basketball team for winning their championship game and completing their undefeated season last Wednesday! For most of the players, it was their first time playing organized basketball. What a remarkable accomplishment for the players and coaches. | Friends, my office will be closed this Friday, May 23, and Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 27, at 9:30 a.m. If you need any state-related assistance, please call 484-200-8263 or email [email protected] and a member of my staff will contact you. | | School Bus Driver Unemployment Information | If you’re a school bus driver and your hours drop during summer break, please take a look at the website below from the PA Dept. of Labor & Industry for unemployment compensation information and resources. | | Construction Alert: Bridge Replacement on Black Rock Road | Heads up! PennDOT announced that construction to replace the bridge on Black Rock Road that passes over Crossmans Run in Upper Providence Township started Monday, May 12. The section of Black Rock Road between Upper Indian Head Road and Ashenfelter Road will be closed through Monday, December 1.
PennDOT is advising drivers to prepare for delays and use Egypt Road and Route 29 during construction. | | Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study Public Meeting | Coming up on Wednesday, June 18, the Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation will host two virtual public meetings to share preliminary results, recommendations, and review study objectives. Meeting 1: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Register: https://tinyurl.com/PerkyMeeting1 Meeting 2: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Register: https://tinyurl.com/PerkyMeeting2 The Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study is a collaboration between county planning commissions and conservation districts, local municipalities, the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, my office, and other organizations to help address flooding issues throughout the entire Perkiomen Creek watershed which includes Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, and Lehigh Counties. For more information, please visit www.perkiomenwatershed.org. | | Free Car Seat Checks Program | As part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Click It or Ticket" campaign, the Pennsylvania State Police are offering free car seat checks across our Commonwealth. Their certified technicians will ensure your child's seat is installed safely, fits properly, and is up to date on any recalls. Locally, this event will be held at Elmwood Park Zoo on Wednesday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. I encourage every parent and caregiver to take advantage of this free event. For more locations, please visit https://www.pa.gov/agencies/psp/programs/child-passenger-safety-seat-events.html. | | How to Contact Your Federal Representatives | Remember to maintain federal accountability and express your concerns and questions with your federal officials in the House, Senate, and White House. Let them know you are paying attention to what they are and aren't doing to protect your interests. Also, ensure your state representatives are informed too. | If you need state-related assistance, my office can help you. Check out the graphic for ways we can help or call with any questions at 484-200-8263. | | Observances National EMS Week – May 18 – May 24 | Whether they’re responding to emergency calls, providing life-saving medical care or offering support during challenging situations, emergency medical service professionals are always ready to help at a moment’s notice. Thank you to all of the EMS workers for your unwavering dedication to job. | This coming Monday is Memorial Day. It’s imperative that we not only pay tribute to military members who lost their lives while serving in the branches of the United States military, but also honor and thank them for their bravery and sacrifice to defend our country. As a reminder, my office will be closed on Friday, May 23, and Monday, May 26. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 27, at 9:30 a.m. | Spring-Ford High School Music Department from Upper Providence Township Thursday, May 22, at 5 p.m. Anderson Farm Park, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville, PA West Norriton Day from West Norriton Township Sunday, May 25, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Norristown Area High School, 1900 Eagle Drive, Norristown, PA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes from Ursinus College & Laurel House Saturday, May 31, at 9 a.m. Ursinus College, Floy Lewis Bakes Center, 600 Main Street, Collegeville, PA Wildlife Walk Around from Upper Schuylkill Valley Park Saturday, May 31, at 1 p.m. 1615 Black Rock Road, Royersford, PA | Please continue to stay safe, healthy, and well-informed. And, if you have questions about any state-related issue, please contact my office at 484-200-8263 or email [email protected]. If you wish to unsubscribe to this email, please scroll to the bottom where it says “visit this page to manage your email preferences." Sincerely,
Rep. Joe Webster
State Representative
150th Legislative District | Pennsylvania State Capitol 125-B East Wing P.O. Box 202150 Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-0419 | District Office 35 Evansburg Road
Collegeville, PA 19426 (484) 200-8258 | |
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