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    MontCo Adopts $428.4 Million Budget with No Tax Increase

    The Montgomery County Commissioners adopted a $428.4 Million budget for 2020 at today's Commissioners meeting. There is no tax increase for Montgomery County residents for the third year in a row... Read On...
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    Montco Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for December 11, 2019

    The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a “Code Blue” Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service. Read on...

  3. Montgomery County Health and Human Services Receives $1.8 Million HUD Grant to Combat Lead Poisoning

    The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services has received a first-time award of $1.8 million from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes to address lead and other hazards... Read On...
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    Dog Law Enforcement Office Warns Pennsylvania Dog Owners of Fraudulent Dog License Website

    The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement warned Pennsylvania dog owners looking to purchase new or renewal licenses of a fraudulent website selling dog licenses online. Read on...

  5. Proposed 2020 Budget Presentation

    The Montco 2020 Proposed Budget was presented today at the Commissioners meeting. Annual budget expenditures are $428 million, with half of the revenue coming from real estate taxes, 36% coming from grants and 14% coming from departmental earnings. Read On...
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    MontCo Issues "CODE BLUE" Cold Weather Alert for November 15, 2019

    The “Code Blue” Declaration has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning Friday, November, 15 at 10 p.m. and ending on Sunday, November 17, at 10 a.m. During this time, either the temperature or the wind chill is expected to be below 20 Read on...
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    2019 Montgomery Awards Go to Five Outstanding Planning and Preservation Projects

    Five outstanding projects and their creators and a dedicated advocate were honored today at the Montgomery Awards celebration sponsored by the Montgomery County Planning Commission and the Montgomery County Conservation District. Read on...
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    Montco Issues "Code Blue" Cold Weather Alert for November 12, 2019

    The “Code Blue” Declaration has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning Tuesday, November, 12 at 2 p.m. and ending on Thursday, November 14, at 10 a.m. Read on...

  9. RELEASE: Controlled Deer Hunt Scheduled for the Norristown Farm Park

    The Montgomery County Division of Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites is now accepting applications to participate in a one day controlled antlerless deer hunt at the Norristown Farm Park on January 15, 2020, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additional Info...
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    Ribbon-Cutting Launches Completion of Lafayette Street Extension Project in Norristown

    Federal, state, and local officials celebrated today the opening of the Lafayette Street Extension, considered to be the largest local infrastructure project in the Commonwealth. Read on...

  11. Six Municipal Projects Receive Montco Transportation Program Grants

    The Montgomery County Commissioners announced at their meeting Thursday that six projects across the county will receive just over $1 million in Montgomery County Transportation Program grants for 2019. Additional Info...

  12. Power Restored to One Montgomery Plaza

    Offices in One Montgomery County Plaza, Montgomery County’s office building at 425 Swede, are open for business Friday, October 18th. Power to the building has been fully restored. We appreciate the patience and flexibility of everyone who was affected.

  13. One Montgomery Plaza Closed Due to a Power Outage - UPDATED

    Offices in One Montgomery Plaza, Montgomery County's office building at 425 Swede Street in Norristown will be closed through Thursday, October 17 due to a power outage that is affecting the entire building. Read on...

  14. Montco Senior Services Presents "A Senior's Story of Opioid Addiction, Recover, and Hope"

    The Montgomery County Office of Senior Services is sponsoring three free programs that will focus on one senior’s story of opioid addiction, recovery, and hope. The keynote speaker is Don Tollefson, a former Philadelphia sportscaster. Read on...

  15. Montco Releases Voting System Feedback Report

    Montco has issued a report detailing the feedback received from poll workers, voters, the public, and employees on their experience with the new voting system first used in the May Primary Election and the actions being taken to address their concerns. Additional Info...
  16. Get Your Flu Shot

    Montco HHS Office of Public Health Announces Community Flu Clinic Schedule

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  17. Montco Department of Health and Human Services Announces Free Interfaith Coalition Conference

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  18. Montco Department of HHS Hosts Second Naloxone Give Away Day

    The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with STOP OVERDOSES IN PA: GET HELP NOW WEEK will host a second naloxone giveaway day on September 25, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 3. p.m. Read on...
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    Montgomery County Celebrates PARK(ing) Day in Norristown

    Montgomery County will celebrate PARK(ing) Day 2019 on Fri., Sept. 20 from 9 AM to 2 PM in front of the county courthouse on Swede Street. Come see how an ordinary metered parking spot can be transformed into a great public space. Read on ...

  20. 9th Annual MY Fest Pennsylvania Event in Montgomery County

    The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Managed Care Solutions announced today the 9th annual MY Fest Pennsylvania will be at White’s Road Park (400 Whites Road, Lansdale, PA) on Sat., Sept. 21 from noon-4 p.m. Additional Info...

  21. Montco HHS Hosts Naloxone Distribution and Education Event in Ambler

    The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Offices of Drug & Alcohol and Public Health are sponsoring a free Naloxone distribution and education event on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Ambler. Additional Info...
  22. Commerce Department New Logo 2019

    Free Online Workshops Help to Prepare Montco Job Seekers Remotely

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  23. Whitemarsh 8-27

    Adult Mosquito Spraying in Select Areas of Whitemarsh Township 8.27.2019

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    Code Red Hot Weather Warning Extended

    The Montgomery County Commissioners have extended the Code Red Hot Weather Health Warning based on the forecasts from the National Weather Service to Thursday, Aug. 22nd. Additional Info...
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    Montco Office of Public Health Distribution of Free Potassium Iodide Tablets on August 22, 2019

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    Code Red Hot Weather Health Warning

    The Montgomery County Commissioners have declared a Code Red Hot Weather Health Warning for Montgomery County beginning Sunday, August 18, 2019 until Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Read on ...
  27. Official MontcoWorks

    Free Six-Week Training Course Helps to Fill the Skills Gap for Montgomery County Manufacturers

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    "Code Red" Hot Weather Health Warning

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  29. Reports on Housing In Montco Indicate a Vibrant Real Estate Market

    The number of housing units built and nonresidential square footage completed in Montgomery County in 2018 shows a hot suburban real estate market, according to two new reports issued by the Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC). Read on...

  30. Montco Office of Aging & Adult Services Announces Name Change

    Norristown, PA (July 15, 2019) - The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services announced today that the Office of Aging and Adult Services will begin operating under the name Office of Senior Services, effective immediately. Read on ...
  31. 50th Anniversary Stonewall Riots

    Montgomery County Celebrates Pride Month and Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots

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  32. Montgomery County Announces 100% Wind Power Purchase & Commitment to Sustainable Operations

    The Montgomery County Commissioners announced a wind energy purchase that will power all of the county’s electrical accounts with emission-free renewable power. Read on...
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    Fifteen Projects Receive Montco 2040 Implementation Grants from Montgomery County

    The Montgomery County Commissioners announced Thursday that fifteen projects in the county will receive Montco 2040 Implementation Grants. The new grants continue a program aimed at implementing the county comprehensive plan, Montco 2040: A Shared Vision. Additional Info...

  34. Montco & Chesco to Hold Public Meeting on Keim Street Bridge

    Montgomery and Chester counties will conduct a public meeting and plans display on Wednesday, May 22nd for the public to give input on the Keim Street Road Bridge Replacement. Additional Info...
  35. MontcoForward

    Montco Commerce Department Launches Enhanced Economic Development Initiative

    The Montgomery County Commerce Department announced enhancements to MontcoForward, its economic development initiative and campaign, during a kick-off event at Montgomery County Community College on May 3 at 10 a.m. Additional Info...
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    Montgomery County Commissioners open Pottstown section of Schuylkill River Trail

    Montgomery County recently completed the construction of 1.1 miles of multi-use trail and the installation of 1.0 mile of shared bicycle lanes along Industrial Highway and Hanover Streets in Pottstown and Lower Pottsgrove Townships. Read on...

  37. Montco Department of HHS Office of Public Health Announces Rabies Clinic Date

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    Montco Housing Market Surges on 3.4 Percent Median Price Increase in 2018

    The latest report on housing prices in Montgomery County indicates that the housing market in the county has moved beyond recovery and is in a state of growth following the housing bubble that began to burst in 2007. Read on...

  39. Saving Our Bees and What You Can do to Help

    Come to Pennypacker Mills on Saturday, May 11, from 10 am to 12 pm in the Classroom Building to hear a special presentation on how you can help bees survive. Read on...

  40. Department of Public Safety Telecommunicator Hiring Marathon

    An Open Testing/Hiring Marathon, including tours of the 9-1-1 Center, for interested applicants will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Montgomery County Emergency Operations Center. No appointment is necessary. Read on...

  41. Montco Sells $116.9 Million in Bonds, Yields $5 Million in Future Savings

    Montgomery County announced the results of competitive bidding on a series of three bond offerings totaling $116.9 million at Thursday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Additional Info...

  42. New Voting System Demos and 'Conversations with the Commissioners'

    Montgomery County has scheduled a series of demos of the new voter-marked paper ballot system with a verifiable paper trail. The main demo is scheduled for this Sat. April 6 from 9 am to noon at Ambler Borough Hall, 131 Rosemary Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002. Read on ...

  43. Montgomery County Maintains Aaa Bond Rating

    The Montgomery County Commissioners have received confirmation to the county's coveted Aaa bond rating from Moody's Investors Service. Read on...
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    Four Farms Permanently Preserved in Montco

    Montgomery County has added four more farms to its growing list of farms permanently preserved under the Montgomery County Agricultural Land Preservation Program, which is administered by the Montgomery County Planning Commission. Read on...

  45. Montgomery County Planning Commission Seeks Nomination for 2019 Montgomery Awards

    The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) is looking for projects and people that represent the best in site design, environmental stewardship, and planning advocacy in Montgomery County and invites the public to submit nominations for ... Additional Info...

  46. "Code Blue" Cold Weather Declaration

    A "Code Blue" Cold Weather Declaration has been declared for Montgomery County starting Monday, March 4th at 6 p.m. and ending Saturday, March 9th at 8 p.m. Additional Info...

  47. Montco HHS Will Host Naloxone Distribution and Education Event in Pottstown

    Montco HHS will host a free Naloxone distribution and education event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 5th at the Montgomery County Community College West Campus, 101 College Dr., Pottstown, South Building, Community Room. Additional Info...

  48. Youth - Law Enforcement Forum

    Montgomery County's Disproportionate Minority Contact Working Group will host a Youth-Law Enforcement Forum from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday March 5th at Eagleville Hospital, 100 Eagleville Road, Eagleville, PA 19403. Additional Info...

  49. March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month

    March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of disability and death in children and adolescents in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ... Additional Info...
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    “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

    The Code Blue Declaration has been issued for Monday, February 25th at 6:00 pm and ending on Wednesday, February 27th at 11:00 am. During this time period, the temperature and / or wind chill is expected to be below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Read on...

  51. Montgomery County's Annual Black History Program

    Montgomery County residents are invited to attend the annual Black History Program on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Montgomery County Human Services Center, 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown. Additional Info...

  52. State of the County Address

    The Montgomery County Commissioners delivered their State of the County Address at today's Board of Commissioners meeting. Additional Info...

  53. All Montgomery County Courts and Offices Closed

    All Montgomery County Courts and offices will be closed today, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 due to inclement weather. The National Weather Service is predicting snow throughout the day, changing to freezing rain in the afternoon. Additional Info...

  54. Power Restored To One Montgomery Plaza Normal Operation Thursday, Feb. 14th

    – Offices in One Montgomery County Plaza, Montgomery County’s office building at 425 Swede Street, will return to normal operations on Thursday, Feb. 14th. Power to the building has been fully restored. Additional Info...

  55. One Montgomery County Closed Due to a Power Outage

    Offices in One Montgomery County Plaza, Montgomery County’s office building at 425 Swede Street, will be closed today, Wednesday, Feb. 13th, due to a power outage that is affecting the entire building. Additional Info...
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    “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration Extension

    The Code Blue Declaration Extension has been issued for Montgomery County through Wednesday, February 13th at 8:00 am. During this time, nighttime temperatures and/or wind chills are expected to be at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Read on...
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    “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

    The Code Blue Declaration has been issued beginning Friday, February 8th at 9:00 pm and ending on Monday, February 11th at 9:00 am. During this time period, the temperature and / or wind chill is expected to be below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Read on...

  58. Shining A Light On The Opioid Crisis

    The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Drug and Alcohol, through its contracted provider, Be a Part of the Conversation, is hosting free community forums about the opioid crisis. Additional Info...

  59. Overdose Awareness Billboard Competition

    The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Drug and Alcohol, in partnership with the Montgomery County Overdose Task Force, hosted its annual Overdose Awareness Billboard Competition for high school students ... Additional Info...

  60. Montgomery County Commissioners Announce New Paid Parental Leave Policy

    The Montgomery County Commissioners announced a new parental leave policy for eligible county employees that will provide up to six weeks of paid parental leave during the 12 months immediately following the birth, adoption, guardianship or ... Read on ...
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    Montgomery County Now Accepting Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Applications for 2019

    The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) is seeking applications for the 2019 cycle of the Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program. Applications are due March 1, 2019. Read on...

  62. ManuFest 2019 Invites Students and Parents to Explore Careers with Area Manufacturers

    For the past five years MontcoWorks, the workforce development board for Montgomery County, has gathered regional employers to showcase for our future workforce the in-demand, high paying opportunities that a career in manufacturing can offer. Read on ...
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  1. Budget Cover 2020 Capital.docx AdoptedOn December 12, 2019, the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners adopted a $121.1 million capital budget for Fiscal Year 2020. The adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes development of a new County campus, road maintenance, bridge repairs and improvements to County parks.

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