Board of Commissioners Meeting

September 23, 2021, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Public comment can be submitted:

In person: Residents can join us in person in the Commissioners' Board Room on the 8th floor of One Montgomery Plaza in Norristown, PA. Seating is limited.

By Email: Residents can email comments to: commissioners@montcopa.org

By Mail: Residents can mail comments to: Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404

Virtually: Residents may comment virtually using Zoom. Note: To do so, you MUST register. Click here to register. Please note: Those who want to watch the meeting but not comment are asked to use the live stream on our social channels (Twitter, Facebook, Youtube) or on our website: https://www.montcopa.org/95/County-Commissioners Public comment can't be provided via social media.

Board of Elections Meeting

September 23, 2021, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Public comment can be submitted:

In person: Residents can join us in person in the Commissioners' Board Room on the 8th floor of One Montgomery Plaza in Norristown, PA. Seating is limited.

By Email: Residents can email comments to: commissioners@montcopa.org

By Mail: Residents can mail comments to: Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404

Virtually: Residents may comment virtually using Zoom. Note: To do so, you MUST register. Click here to register. Please note: Those who want to watch the meeting but not comment are asked to use the live stream on our social channels (Twitter, Facebook, Youtube) or on our website: https://www.montcopa.org/95/County-Commissioners Public comment can't be provided via social media.

SBA Hurricane Ida Business Disaster Assistance Webinar

September 23, 2021, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Montgomery County is pleased to host a webinar featuring personnel from the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide valuable and accurate information on how to access disaster assistance for businesses impacted by Hurricane Ida.

Digital Series: Growing Up Potts

September 24, 2021, 12:00 PM @ Pottsgrove Manor

Discover unique stories from the Potts children that highlight what it was like to grow up as a Potts in a changing 18th century world. Learn about gender roles within the family and how children were educated and brought into the family business with specific stories about the lives of some of the 13 children. With primary sources and family pieces highlighted throughout, view the Potts children through a whole new lens with this online series!

10th Annual Upper Perkiomen Bird & Wildlife Festival

September 25, 2021, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Green Lane Park

Join us for our 10th Annual Upper Perkiomen Bird & Wildlife Festival! Bring the entire family out for a day of fun and learning at Green Lane Park. This event features environmental exhibits, free hayrides, live animal presentations, live music, food and merchandise vendors, and much more. Visit our ECO-raffle table to win cool merchandise donated by local vendors. The event will be held in the amphitheater area of GLP (2298 Green Lane Rd., Green Lane, PA 18054.) Come celebrate the rich wildlife heritage of our region at this important community event. All ages; free.

Animal Tales: a Puppet Show

September 25, 2021, 11:00 AM @ Upper Schuylkill Valley Park

Bring the family out to visit the animals at the park and watch a puppet show about some of our favorite all time animal stories. Tucker’s Tales Puppet Theatre will perform Aesop’s Fables at 11am. Visitors can enjoy seeing the animals at the park before and after the show. This event is for all ages; pre-registration required by September 23rd at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/animal-tales-a-puppet-show-tickets-157077963417 Registration is limited.

Eastern Coyote

September 25, 2021, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Norristown Farm Park

Discover our local apex predator, The Eastern Coyote. Coyotes are adaptable to many habitats, urban and rural. Learn about the nature and history of the elusive coyote. *This is an indoor event* Ages 7 – Adult; Free.

Soak Up More Stormwater: Partnering with Businesses & Homeowners

September 30, 2021, 4:30 PM - 6:15 PM @

Virtual

This free virtual event focuses on how everyone can have a role in managing rainwater and reducing flooding. Opportunities to manage stormwater effectively and aesthetically increase when municipalities, homeowners, and businesses work together. This informative event will highlight successful projects and programs where municipalities and environmental groups have collaborated with and incentivized individual property owners (residents, institutions, businesses) to retrofit properties. We'll also revisit MCPC's "Sustainable Green Parking Lots" guidebook and recently adopted ordinance language that strengthens and encourages private investment in green stormwater infrastructure. Learn about these topics and hear about successful projects and programs in our area and the region!

Public Defender Job and Resource Fair and Food Distribution - Pottstown

September 25, 2021, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM @

Smith Family Plaza, 138 E. High Street, Pottstown

The event, in partnership with the Greater Norristown Branch of the NAACP, the YWCA, Montgomery County OIC, Philabundance and Unincarcerated Minds aims to connect local business and organizations offering employment, training, vocational counseling and other services to the community. Shelf-stable food will also be available for anyone in need.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

September 25, 2021, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM @ Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center

The Montgomery County Household Hazardous Waste Collection is free for residents to drop off household chemicals for proper disposal. Businesses and contractors will be turned away. Preregistration is required prior to attending an event. Click on the link to register for the preferred date and time. Please follow state guidelines and public health restrictions by wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing when attending an event.