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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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Ready to clean out your closet? Looking for some new threads? Gently used clothing for all ages. Bring Something! Take Something! (Just please, bring your own bag.) Anything leftover will be donated to Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard. Saturday, February 22nd 11am -1pm Borough Hall Gym. A free & fun event serving our community. Click below for the flyer. … [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! The survey will be open to the public until February 28, 2025. Results of the survey will be discussed and analyzed by the Borough Planning Commission at future monthly meetings. The Borough Planning Commission hosted an … [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...]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE & BOARD SEATS 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 Council at upcoming meetings and include: Appeals Board (3 year term) – 1 seat (meets as needed) Zoning Hearing Board – 2 Alternate seat (meets as … [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...]
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.
Ambler Borough Hall
131 Rosemary Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
Tel: 215-646-1000
Fax: 215-641-1355
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday - Friday