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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Ambler Borough Hall will be closed Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Borough Hall we reopen Tuesday, January 21th at 8:00 a.m. Trash and Recycling collection remains as normal pickup for Monday and is not changed. … [Read More...]
Ambler Appoints New Borough Manager AMBLER, PA — In preparation for the retirement of Borough Manager Mary Aversa after 23 years of service to Ambler, Borough Council enlisted The Meyner Center for the Study of State and Local Government at Lafayette College to assist with the recruitment of a new manager. After an extensive search and interview process, Ambler Borough Council is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Kyle Detweiler as our next Borough Manager. Mr. Detweiler comes … [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...]
HOLIDAY TREE DISPOSAL – Holiday trees may be put out the 1st or 3rd Tuesday of January. Place trees curbside. Do not wrap trees in plastic tree bags -- our hauler will not pick up bagged trees. … [Read More...]
Ambler Water Dept. will conduct routine system hydrant flushing today, Friday December 20, 2024, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the following locations in Lower Gwynedd Township; Foulke, Houston, Hoover, and Pen-Ambler. Check back often for current daily flushing schedule. … [Read More...]
Ambler Borough is updating its comprehensive plan. The plan provides a vision for the borough’s development over the next 5, 10, 20 years. Your opinion will help us understand community goals and priorities. Click here to take our online community survey! Learn more and sign up for updates at www.boroughofambler.org. Please save the date for our public open house! January 28th, 6:00-8:00pm, Ambler Borough Hall. … [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. … [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...]
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.