The Borough of Ambler is the social, cultural and business center of this friendly, small community with a population of 6,400 and covering less than a square mile. Its churches, affordable housing, great schools, convenient public transportation accessibility, parks and recreation facilities, and a “walkable” downtown make it an ideal location for living, working and playing. Ambler boasts many wonderful organizations, community facilities and arts centers, including Ambler Theater, Wissahickon Valley Public Library and the Ambler Area YMCA.
This website is dedicated to providing residents and visitors with vital information about our community. Please feel free to contact the Ambler Borough with any comments and questions regarding the information provided on this website by calling 215-646-1000 or email [email protected].
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A sewer back up has been identified and is being repaired at the culvert located on Bethlehem Pike and Valley Brook Road at Rose Valley Creek. Some debris from private property has leached into the creek and we are advising all residents to keep themselves and all pets out of the creek. The DEP has been informed and the situation is being remediated. There is no threat to the public this does not in any way impact the drinking water in the Borough or any customer of the Ambler Water Department. … [Read More...]
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT Supervisory position involving management of unionized work crews in maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, buildings, properties, water facilities, parks, signage, and vehicles. Responsible for maintenance of all inventories, assessment of infrastructure and preparation of budget. Ability to read contracts, engineering specs, drawings, and blueprints with knowledge of construction techniques involving streets, stormwater best … [Read More...]
Street Sweeping will end for the season December 1, 2023. Street sweeping will resume April 1, 2024. Parking restrictions will be enforced. Tickets are $15. … [Read More...]
RESIDENTIAL RESALES NOW REQUIRE USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMITS After several months of input from residents, Borough Council adopted Ordinance 1135 at a public hearing on September 5th implementing a Use and Occupancy inspection and permit that will begin on NOVEMBER 6, 2023. … [Read More...]
The Water Department’s 2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available to view on the Borough website. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires that utilities issue an annual water quality report to customers. This report will inform you about the quality of water delivered to you every day. Click on the headline to access the report and read through it. … [Read More...]
VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE & BOARD SEATS On this website, go to 'Government' / 'Boards & Committees' and click on the specific board/committee/council for further information on the volunteer positions and current vacancies listed below. Borough residents are invited to submit their credentials by forwarding a letter of interest/resume to the Borough Manager at [email protected] . Click on each title for more information about the position. Appointments will be made by … [Read More...]
Ambler Borough Council have approved a No Mow May program for Borough residents who wish to register and participate. … [Read More...]
In August 2022 Borough Council approved an ordinance banning single use plastic bags and regulating single use plastic devices in Ambler Borough, effective March 1, 2023. This will be followed by a ban on styrofoam March 1, 2024. … [Read More...]
The Borough of Ambler Water Department is, as always, actively working to insure the highest possible water quality for its consumers. This includes testing our water supply wells for a range of perfluorinated compounds, including the two most critical compounds, known as PFOS and PFOA. … [Read More...]
A friendly reminder -- yard waste is picked up by Mascaro on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, year round. Yard waste should be placed in paper bags or unlined cans or may be bundled with twine. No plastic bags. Yard waste includes leaves, branches and branch materials, twig material, vine and hedge trimmings. No grass clippings. … [Read More...]
Ambler Main Street, a private non-profit organization, organizes many well-attended annual events throughout the year, including the Ambler Arts & Music Festival in the spring, Oktoberfest in the fall, Ambler Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings, First Fridays, a once-a-month festival held May through October, a bi-annual Restaurant Week, the annual Ambler Auto Show and more. Working closely with the Borough of Ambler, area businesses and civic organizations, including the Ambler Kiwanis and Ambler Rotary clubs, the volunteers of Ambler Main Street bring many activities to our community. Please visit their website for upcoming events and information at www.amblermainstreet.org.