Posted on: May 26, 2023

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Posted on: May 25, 2023
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, there will be no trash collection on Monday, May 29. Trash will be collected the next scheduled trash day. Recycling scheduled for 5/29 will be collected on Tuesday, 5/30.
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Posted on: May 19, 2023
The Rose Tree Fire Company is an ALL VOLUNTEER fire company that relies on your support in order to serve the Upper Providence Township community. Please consider a donation to the fire company as we celebrate our community during Community Day!
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Posted on: May 16, 2023
As we all know, September 23rd will be here before you know it. With this in mind, the Countdown to Community Day has officially kicked off! While simply attending this annual celebration of the Upper Providence Township community will be incredibly memor...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
The Providence Road corridor between Palmers Mill and Bishop Hollow has received lower speed limits, more signage, and will be getting sinusoidal rumble strips (also called mumble strips) soon. Although all these improvements have been made, ther...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
"BUSINESS QUANTITIES" will be turned away, regardless of registration ticketsYOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT. Follow the link HERE to obtain a ticket. (Tickets are limited and won&rsquo...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
We Are Hiring! Consider serving your community as a CROSSING GUARD.
Upper Providence Township is committed to child safety and therefore employs Crossing Guards during the school year. Crossing guards contribute to the success of our chi...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
The park is located on Ridley Creek Road, Upper Providence, in Media was once owned by the Malin family, one of the first Quakers who purchased land from William Penn in the late 17th century. See the Malin Family Homestead belo...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, six (6) scouts and six (6) adults from Troop 430 under the leadership of Mark Furey as well as Kevin Reilley, Scoutmaster, and Dr. Scott Rothman, Committee Chairperson spent their free time to clean up and make improvements in Up...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
During their meeting on Thursday, 04/13, Council approved the Recreational Board’s request to support Penncrest High School’s annual AM PROM by donating $500.00. The AM Prom is a supervised event held at Penncrest High School following...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, and this year’s campaign is “More Than Enough”, which, according to National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a message for hope and inclusion.
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Posted on: May 11, 2023
Upper Providence Township welcomes Mareile Watson as their new Assistant Township Manager. Mareile is a resident of Middletown Township and has previously lived in Media Borough. Mareile is a native of Germany and came to the United States in 2000.
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Posted on: May 10, 2023
Corporal Scott Ely has served the Upper Providence Township PD since 2015. Prior to starting with the Upper Providence Township PD, he worked for Brookhaven Borough PD since 1996.
Corporal Ely was inspired to become a police officer because his gr...
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Posted on: April 18, 2023
Thank you to all who came out to the Environmental Commission's tree giveaway on Saturday! We gave away 450 trees!
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Posted on: April 12, 2023
The Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission will be distributing FREE TREES!
On April 15th, the Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission will be giving away tree seedlings to residents who plant the trees on their properties...
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Posted on: March 30, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 23, 2023
UPPER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP
PHONE: 610-565-4944
www.UpperProvidence.org
Upper Providence Township Receives $424,000 Grant Funding to Enhance Ray Roche Park
Media, PA - Upper Providence Township is excited to announce...
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Posted on: March 14, 2023
The Upper Providence Environmental Commission was pleased to be invited to and attend the Transition Town Media 6th Annual Gratitude Event on February 5, 2023, which honors and recognizes local organizations for their efforts within the community. The eve...
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Posted on: March 10, 2023
If you are part of an organization in Upper Providence (or surrounding areas) which would like free tree seedlings for your site or for your members, please reach out to Sarah on the Upper Providence Environmental Commission at shc.egan@gmail.com for more...
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Posted on: March 10, 2023
Officer Habel has worked for the UPT Police for the past 14 years. He says being able to help his community and never having a "typicial day" is what made him want to become a police officer. Mike says that his favorite part of being a police of...
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Corporal K. Douglas Lappin was hired in Upper Providence as a part-time police officer in April 2008 and promoted to full-time a few months later. Corporal Lappin brought years of law enforcement experience to Upper Providence after serving in several pol...
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Posted on: February 8, 2023
SEPTA Route 101 and 102 March Outage:For the following weekends, beginning with the first train Saturday morning, through end of service Sunday: March 18th through 19th, and March 25th through 26th, SEPTA shuttle buses will replace all Route 101 & 102...
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Posted on: February 1, 2023
They are purrfect, playful snugglers. They are also the most needy emotional support animals ever. Both girls are lucky street rescues.
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Posted on: February 1, 2023
Maxx is a 10 lb. cutie who is totally chill! His favorite thing to do is to cuddle on the couch with me. He is the King of the Castle and he knows it!
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Posted on: January 18, 2023
When it snows, our Township Highway Department works long hours in extreme conditions to keep our township roads safe and clear for those who must travel during dangerous weather. If you live along a snow emergency route, please help those driving the tow...
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Posted on: January 11, 2023
Kevin Roman has worked for the Upper Providence Police Department for the past 15 years. After college, Kevin tried working a desk job and realized it wasn't the right fit for him. That's when his friend convinced him to join the Police ...
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Posted on: January 6, 2023
Upper Providence Township is hiring Crossing Guards (full-time and part-time). See the details...
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Posted on: December 22, 2022
Littering can cause a variety of issues beginning with the environmental impact leading towards the disruption of a community’s good health and quality of lifestyle. It is important to keep your local community healthy and looking its ...
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Posted on: December 15, 2022
Patrolman Jackson started volunteering at a young age with his local fire department and was involved in several major incidents that involved teamwork with the Police. Since he was young, he was fascinated with emergency services and had the opportunity ...
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Posted on: January 2, 2023
Dear Customer:
At PECO, we are committed to providing safe and reliable energy for our customers and the communities we serve. As part of our work, we will be upgrading and installing new equipment to enhance the local electric infrastructure in Wallace To...
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Posted on: November 4, 2022
Myshka is a 4 year old Russian Blue. She is a playful and energetic cat that loves going on walks.
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Posted on: November 4, 2022
Patrolmen Reynolds has been proudly serving the residents of Upper Providence Township for the past 18 years, since getting hired in July 2004. Prior to joining the department, Officer Reynolds was a Class II Police Officer in North Wildwood New Jersey du...
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Posted on: October 13, 2022
Leave the leaves does not mean ignoring them and leaving them where they fell. You can move them to places in your yard where they are out of the way, will not kill your turf, and will still help wildlife. A thin layer of leaves can actually help turf&...
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Posted on: October 10, 2022
Dodger the Doodle and Franklin the Cat enjoy napping, taking siestas, and afternoon rests. Dodger also likes taking a morning walk while Franklin waits at home.
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Posted on: October 10, 2022
Detective Sergeant Moore has worked for the Upper Providence Township Police Department since 2003.He was inspired to become a police officer after being involved in his hometown fire company. He wanted to continue to help a community and their residents ...
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Posted on: October 5, 2022
Following the results of the 2020 Federal census, Upper Providence Township Council recognized the need for reapportionment of municipal districts to ensure equal and fair access to elected representation.
The Township underwent a similar proces...
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Posted on: September 7, 2022
The ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT is making roads safer for students and launching a new School Bus Safety Program this back-to-school season. Children returning to school on the yellow school bus can expect a safer, smarter commute this fall, thanks to...
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Posted on: September 7, 2022
You may have heard that the Upper Providence Environmental Commission, in conjunction with local residents and partners, have planted over 5,200 trees this year around the Township! Earlier in the year, the Commission applied for and received a g...
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Posted on: September 7, 2022
Sergeant Baker has served the UPT Police Department for the past 20 years. After graduating from the University Of Dayton in 1991 with a BS in Marketing, he then joined the Brookhaven Fire Company in 1992 as a first responder where he remained until joini...
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Posted on: September 6, 2022
Toby is a 12-year old Shih-Tzu who's quite musical and loves to go busking for treats, especially around Halloween.
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Posted on: August 16, 2022
Here is Sunny, aka Skinny Legs. Sunny is very friendly and loves taking naps in the sun. She also sits on her chair at the dinner table every night. She thinks she's human!
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Posted on: August 16, 2022
Greg Woodrow has served with the Upper Providence Police Department since 1997. He currently serves as Senior Most Patrolman and Department Lead Range Instructor and Quarter Master. He was inspired to become a police officer earlier in his career while wo...
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Posted on: August 11, 2022
Residents are asked to bring hygiene items or non-perishable food items for the Media Food Bank. Food items may be dropped off at the Township Building prior to the event (and all year long) or brought to Community Day, September 23rd (rain date, Septembe...
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Posted on: May 11, 2023
Residents are encouraged to nominate a person or business for “Resident of the Year”. The Township would like to recognize residents and businesses for their dedication and commitment to others by celebrating them at Community Day on September 23rd. Resid...
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Posted on: July 19, 2022
The week of August 1, 2022, Aqua Pennsylvania will begin the replacement of 4,933 feet of aging 6-inch water mains with new 6-and 8-inch ductile iron water mains on North Feathering Lane.
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Posted on: July 14, 2022
Corporal Gary Essaf has been serving with the UPT Police Department since 1998. He has aspired to become a police officer for as early as he can remember. His grandfather was a police officer and he admired him. Corporal Essaf's favorite aspect o...
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Posted on: June 29, 2022
On July 11, 2022, Aqua Pennsylvania will begin the replacement of 3,657 feet of aging 8-inch water mains with new 8-inch ductile iron water mains on West Rose Tree Road between Providence Road and Hunt Club Lane, in Upper Providence Township. Read more.
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Posted on: June 24, 2022
The Social Security Administration publishes an informative monthly magazine, "Solutions, Strategies, Answers." See the July issue HERE
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Posted on: June 9, 2022
One of our major costs is the maintenance of our collection system pipes, manholes, grinder pumps and central pump stations. You can help keep these systems running smoothly by refraining from disposing certain items into the sewer system.
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Posted on: June 2, 2022
June 1, 2022
Dear Customer,
I am writing to you to provide details regarding Aqua Pennsylvania’s upcoming construction work that is scheduled in your neighborhood. Before I do, on behalf of Aqua, I want you to know that we hope...
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Posted on: June 2, 2022
Shadow is high energy and is happiest when hanging with his human brother. He sits like a human on the couch when he is not staring out the front window!
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Posted on: June 2, 2022
Mario has captivated two Upper Providence neighborhoods. He loves to visit neighbors. This 15 year old has lived his entire life in Upper Providence. He loves snuggles and purrs and likes to tease doggos. Everyone who has met him loves this big 20 pound o...
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Posted on: June 2, 2022
Early this morning UPPD arrested Bruce Stanley Garner for taking illicit photographs of teenage and pre-teen girls on a Marple Newtown School District Bus. Garner was arrested at 6:15 this morning at his residence and arraigned a short time later. Garner ...
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Posted on: May 25, 2022
Solutions, Strategies, Answers:
Read the June Newsletter of the Social Security Administration Offices in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia counties
Social Security June 2022 Newsletter (PDF)
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Posted on: May 16, 2022
Upper Providence Council celebrated Mr. Michael Byrne for his many years of leadership and service as a member of the Upper Providence Township Sewer Authority Board. Mr. Byrne chaired the Authority for much of this time and was directly responsible for t...
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Posted on: May 16, 2022
Throughout the icy winter months, Upper Providence Township was hard at work identifying key infrastructure improvement needs and building out a detailed plan to fix them. Now, with warming spring days unfolding and summer plans before us, it is time to p...
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Posted on: May 9, 2022
Upper Providence Township’s Tree Giveaway continues Saturday, May 14th from 12 - 2 pm at Scott Park. As you may know, some of our tree selections were backordered due to weather. Trees have now arrived, and we will be giving away the following b...
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Posted on: April 27, 2022
Solutions, Strategies, Answers:
Read the May Newsletter of the Social Security Administration Offices in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia counties
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Posted on: April 15, 2022
Here at Upper Providence Township, we have two words for you - Community Day! That’s right, the First Annual Upper Providence Township Community Day has been officially scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 2022!
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Posted on: April 14, 2022
The Upper Providence Township Environmental Commission received a grant from Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership this spring and is working with residents and local partners to plant over 5,000 trees in and around Upper Providence Township! Reach out to...
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Posted on: April 14, 2022
For 26 years, dedicated volunteers from the Chester, Ridley, and Crum Creek Watersheds Association have celebrated the warmer weather by hosting one of the largest coordinated environmental litter removal events in the region. On Saturday, March...
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Posted on: January 24, 2022
Coming Soon - The Upper Providence Township Monthly eNews!
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