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THE BOROUGH OF RED HILL
The Borough of Red Hill is located in Northern Montgomery County, in the area known as the Upper Perkiomen Valley. The incorporation of
Red Hill took place on November 13, 1902. The population then was 350, today an estimated 2,200 people live in this .78 mile borough. The borough is home to the
Upper Perkiomen Valley Library a branch of the Montgomery County Public Library. The borough government consists of a mayor and seven council members. It is part
of the Upper Perkiomen School District. Red Hill is in the 15 th Congressional District, Pennsylvania's 147 th Representative District and the 24 th Senate District.
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Northwestern Montgomery County
Strategic Transit Plan Open House - February 24, 2010. |
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State House of Representative
147 th District |
2010 Meeting Schedule |
MEETING SCHEDULE
BOROUGH COUNCIL WORKSHOP-Wednesday Feb. 3, 2010 at 7 PM
BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING-Wednesday Feb. 10, 2010 at 7:30 PM
REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE-Thursday Feb. 11, 2010 at 6:30 PM
PLANNING COMMISSION-Thursday, Feb. 19,2010 at 7:00 PM (if needed)
RED HILL WATER AUTHORITY - 2 nd Monday of the month at 7:30 pm
UMJA - 2 nd Mon. of the month at 7:30 pm
UPPER PERKIOMEN VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING
4 th Wed. of the month Jan. through Oct. at 7:00 PM.
CONTACT US
BOROUGH of RED HILL
56 West Fourth Street
Office: 215-679-2040
Roadmaster: 215-679-5184
Fax: 215-679-0527
E Mail: redhillborough@comcast.net
Borough Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
EVENTS
& NOTICES
The election for this seat will take place in the May Primary.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has awarded a $841,633 contract to Grace Industries, Inc. of Lehigh Valley, PA for the replacement
of the James Road Bridge over the Macoby Creek in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.
Construction is planned to begin in September to replace the 1930 steel I-beam bridge with a concrete box beam bridge. Work is expected to be completed in april 2010.
A 24-hour detour of James Road will occur between Route 29 and Geryville Pike, and will be posted and announced in
advance. The detour route will follow Route 29, Route 663, and Geryville Pike.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION REGARDING THE
NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY STRATEGIC TRANSIT PLAN OPEN
HOUSE FEBRUARY 24, 2010 at the MARLBOROUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Sidewalks shall have at least a two-foot wide
path cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours after the cessation of the snowfall. Exception if the snow and ice is more
than 12 inches then sidewalks shall have at least a two-foot wide path cleared of snow and ice within 48 hours after
the cessation of the snowfall.Chapter 5; Part 2; Section 202-M of the Code of the Borough of Red Hill.
CAUTION WINTER WEATHER AHEAD
By Lt. David C. Buckley
Pennsylvania State Police, Troop K, Skippack
With winter weather approaching, many kids may be anticipating the fun of frolicking in the snow. However, for drivers, snow and ice bring a whole different set of driving difficulties and responsibilities. One related task that no one looks forward to is the process of scraping ice and removing snow from our vehicles, which seem to get covered with ice and snow at the most inopportune times.
How many times have you seen a driver (maybe even you) peering out through only a small section of the windshield or rear window that has been scraped clear of ice and snow? Driving a vehicle that is covered with ice and snow is not only dangerous but also illegal. Drivers may not be able to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or traffic hazards because of sight lines that are restricted by ice and snow on the windows and windshield.
Section 4524 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code specifically addresses clearing ice and snow from the windshield, side wings, and rear window of a vehicle.
Section 4524(a), in part, reads as follows: No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any ice or snow on the front windshield which materially obstructs, obscures, or impairs the driver's clear view of the highway or any intersecting highway.
Section 4524(b), in part, reads as follows: No person shall drive a motor vehicle with any sign, poster, or other nontransparent material, including ice or snow, upon the side wings or side or rear windows of the vehicle which materially obstructs, obscures, or impairs the driver's clear view of the highway or any intersecting highway.
Although the fine assessed for a violation of Section 4524 is $25.00, the related court costs bring the grand total for a violation of Section 4524 to $109.50. If receiving a citation and paying the related fine is not motivation enough for clearing your vehicle of ice and snow, think of the carnage and costs related to a traffic crash caused by a failure to clear ice and snow.
When winter weather is approaching, plan ahead, and take the time necessary to properly clear your vehicle of ice and snow. A few extra moments ensuring your vehicle is in safe driving condition is one small act that can make everyone's winter a season to enjoy.
If you want to learn more, the full text of Pennsylvania's Vehicle Code can be found on-line at
www.dmv.state.pa.us/vehicle code/index.shtml
Drive safely.
Red Hill Residents vote at the Red Hill
Borough Hall, 56 West Fourth Street, Red Hill. For your convenience voter registration forms are available at the Red Hill Borough Hall. The form must be completed and
received by the Voter Registration Office 30 days prior to each election.
DIRECTIONS
From PA Turnpike Northeast Extension-Rt. 476 Take the Quakertown Exit. Turn right on to Route 663 South toward
Pennsburg & Pottstown, travel approx 5.1 miles and turn left onto Route 29. Continue approx. 2 miles to Red Hill turn right onto 4th Street.
From Routes 422 and 29
Take the Route 29 (Phoenixville/Collegeville) Exit. Continue on Route 29 North through Collegeville to Red Hill. Turn left onto Fourth Street.
From Route 100
Turn onto Route 29 South and follow Route 29 through Pennsburg to Red Hill. Turn right onto 4th Street.
From Pottstown Take Route 663 North toward Quakertown.
Turn right onto Route 73 and then left back onto Route 663. Follow Route 663 approximately 7 miles to Route 29 South and turn right.
Continue on Route 29 to Red Hill and turn right onto 4th Street.
TAX INFORMATION
Residents of Red Hill pay the following local taxes:
Earned Income Tax
Per Capita Tax
Real Estate Taxes for Red Hill, Montgomery County and The Upper Perkiomen School District
Real Estate Transfer Tax
Occupational privilege tax - This $10 per year tax, which is paid through payroll deduction, is for those working in Red Hill.
RED HILL TAX COLLECTOR
Karen L. Frank
626 Main St.
Red Hill, PA 18076
215-679-6791
The Red Hill Tax Collector collects Real Estate Taxes for Red Hill, Montgomery County,
the Upper Perkiomen School District and the per capita tax. Please mail your tax payments directly to the tax collector.
For a receipt include both bill copies and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
United States postmark honored as payment date.
If you wish to pay in person the tax collector will be at the Red Hill Borough Hall to accept payments on the following days:
2-4 pm on March 25, March 29, April 19, April 23,
& April 27.
6:30-8 pm April 21, April 26, April 29, June 28 & June 30.
4-6 pm December 30
TAX PAYMENTS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY THE TAX COLLECTOR.
AFTER DECEMBER. 15, 2010 ONLY A CASHIER'S CHECK, MONEY ORDER,
CERTIFIED CHECK OR CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.
UPPER PERKIOMEN TAX OFFICE
Earned Income Tax Office
2229 East Buck Road, Suite 3
Pennsburg, PA 18073
215-679-5420
The Earned Income Tax Office is responsible for collecting the Upper Perkiomen Earned Income Tax for the Upper Perkiomen School District and the seven municipalities it serves. Earned Income Tax Office
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