Photo by Chris Raines
Photo by Chris Raines
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Photo by Chris Raines
Photo courtesy of WVPL
Photo by Chris Raines
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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June 14th from 9am – 12N, George Washington Memorial Park and Kirk and Nice Funeral Home have teamed-up and will be hosting a “FREE” Shred and Electronic Waste Event (Rain or Shine). Gather up those old papers and electronics that are just taking up space (see the attached flyer for details). Please pass this along to your co-workers, family, and friends—the event is open to everyone !!! … [Read More...]
If you would like a Street Tree (within 10 feet of your sidewalk) the discounted price is $50. Trees normally retail at about $300. If you desire a Back Yard Tree, the discounted price is $75 for your first tree, $110 if more than one. We are gladly accepting donations too. The BEST time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. NOW is the second-best time! The trees are bare root for better survival, native, urban tolerant, provide wonderful shade and cooling in summer, let the winter … [Read More...]
Ambler Water Dept. will conduct routine system hydrant flushing Thursday May 29nd, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the following locations in Whitpain Township: Ridings Way, Graystone, Paddock, and Jeffron. Check back often for current daily flushing schedule. … [Read More...]
Ambler Borough Water Department has partnered with InvoiceCloud, to launch a new payment platform for our customers! This new platform allows us to let customers know when bills are ready to be viewed, when invoices are due, and provides many options for payment. These options include scheduling payments, scheduling automatic deductions, paying online with credit/debit cards and echecks, as well as partnering with new vendors like Venmo, Paypal, and Apple Wallet to make payments easy and … [Read More...]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 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 … [Read More...]
Below is the results of the traffic study with proposed upgrades along Butler Avenue between Race Street and Bethlehem Pike. … [Read More...]
Street sweeping in the Borough is conducted beginning the 1st week of April until the 1st week of December. Borough crews have completed street sweeping for the season. Below is the schedule. … [Read More...]
Dear Water Customers, The EPA published the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) in January 2021, which requires all community and nontransient noncommunity water systems to submit a service line inventory to the DEP by October 16, 2024. To that end the Ambler Borough Water Department has been working diligently to catalogue all water services, on both the customer and Borough side of the service. If the material of your water service is unknown, you will receive a letter from the … [Read More...]
On 1/1/24 the new sewer rate of $7.50 per thousand gallons became effective. Due to a system programming issue the billing on 4/29/24 and 7/30/24 did not reflect the new rate change. The current bill generated 10/30/24, has been adjusted accordingly and can be found under the "adjustment line". All penalty fees have been waived. If you need to make payment arrangements please contact the water department at 215-646-1000 ext. 110 and 111. … [Read More...]
Caddick Utilities LLC will be installing a new watermain on Loch Alsh Avenue and Fort Washington Avenue. Work will commence in the area on / or about November 11, 2024 and you may experience slight wait times and limited use. Please minimize use of the street and refrain from parking on the streets in the work area from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm on both Loch Alsh and Fort Washington Avenue. … [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.