Announcements

Residential Resales Now Require Use and Occupancy Permits

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. The Borough Council had spent multiple meetings discussing the ordinance and why they Read more

Ambler EAC Tree Planting – Fall 2024 Tree Sale

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 Read more

Pickering Field Sidewalks (NORTH ST. AND HIGHLAND AVE. PORTION ABBUTING PICKERING FIELD) – update

Update – August 15, The Borough received funding for sidewalks along Highland Avenue and put together plans in 2006.    This funding required multiple permits through various agencies and was approved for construction in the spring of 2024.     The Borough had 5 trees labeled for removal and replacement at Pickering Field, that had been on the Read more

Transit Oriented Development Ordinance Revisions Presentation

The Montgomery County Planner did a presentation at the August 6, 2024 Ambler Borough Council Committee meeting going over the proposed revisions to the Transit Oriented Development Ordinance that include additional Uses, Aesthetics, Development Bonuses, and Architectural Elements that the Borough Planning Commission and County Planner have prepared.    Below is the presentation and proposed Read more

Employment Opportunities

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BOROUGH MANAGER / SECRETARY  Ambler Borough (population 6,800), Montgomery County, PA seeks an experienced leader to serve as its Borough Manager. Ambler Borough is a charming, close-knit community that blends small-town warmth with a vibrant local culture and historic character, located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, just 16 miles north of Philadelphia, offering easy Read more

The Rotary Club of Ambler Centennial Pavilion at Knight Park

The Rotary Club through its fundraising efforts is donating a new pavilion to be constructed in Knight Park as part of their 100-year celebration.   Borough Council greenlighted this project to move forward in 2023.    The Rotary Club is doing a presentation August 20th at the Borough Council meeting at 7pm with an update and further Read more

CURFEW REMINDER

The Borough Police would like to Remind parents and guardians that the Borough of Amber has a curfew ordinance that the Police Department enforces. A minor, who is a person under the age of eighteen, may not remain in a public place and or vehicle without being accompanied by a parent or guardian or a Read more

FIREWORKS PROHIBITED

FIREWORKS The Ambler Police Department wants to remind residents of  PA, Act 74 of 2022 which establishes rules and regulations regarding the use of Fireworks. We would like to highlight the below listed conditions in the Act which makes setting off fireworks mostly anywhere in Ambler illegal due to the distance regulation and the ownership of Read more

Water Dept – Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

The Water Department’s 2023 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 here to view the 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 Read more

Upcoming Meetings

Dec
3
Tue
6:30 pm 2025 Budget Meeting @ Ambler Borough Hall
2025 Budget Meeting @ Ambler Borough Hall
Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm
A Series of Special Meetings of Ambler Borough Council will be held at Ambler Borough Hall located at 131 Rosemary Ave, Ambler, PA to receive public comment on the Borough’s 2025 Proposed Municipal Budget. Meetings[...]
Dec
5
Thu
10:00 am 2025 Budget Meeting @ Ambler Borough Hall
2025 Budget Meeting @ Ambler Borough Hall
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am
A Series of Special Meetings of Ambler Borough Council will be held at Ambler Borough Hall located at 131 Rosemary Ave, Ambler, PA to receive public comment on the Borough’s 2025 Proposed Municipal Budget. Meetings[...]
Dec
17
Tue
6:30 pm 2025 Budget Meeting @ Ambler Borough Hall
2025 Budget Meeting @ Ambler Borough Hall
Dec 17 @ 6:30 pm
A Series of Special Meetings of Ambler Borough Council will be held at Ambler Borough Hall located at 131 Rosemary Ave, Ambler, PA to receive public comment on the Borough’s 2025 Proposed Municipal Budget. Meetings[...]
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Ambler Main Street & Other Special Events

Nov
30
Sat
all-day Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday
Nov 30 all-day
Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday® is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It is a day dedicated to helping support the small businesses that help to create jobs, boost the economy, and preserve neighborhoods around[...]
Dec
7
Sat
1:00 pm 2024 Holiday Parade @ Butler Avenue
2024 Holiday Parade @ Butler Avenue
Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm
2024 Holiday Parade @ Butler Avenue
Photo by Chris Raines Ambler Main Street’s Annual Holiday Parade is Saturday, Dec 7th! The parade is always a wonderful community event that you don’t want to miss. Arrive early to get your prime spot[...]
Dec
12
Thu
6:51 pm Santa Arrives by Train in Ambler @ Ambler Train Station
Santa Arrives by Train in Ambler @ Ambler Train Station
Dec 12 @ 6:51 pm
Santa Arrives by Train in Ambler @ Ambler Train Station
Photo by Chris Raines Come and see Santa and sing some Holiday tunes with the Wissahickon Middle School Select Chorus.  Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Ambler train station on the South Side platform[...]
Dec
13
Fri
all-day Holiday Shopping Weekend Specials
Holiday Shopping Weekend Specials
Dec 13 – Dec 15 all-day
A Special Shopping weekend with Special Store Hours, Caroling, Holiday Cheer, and loaded with Shopping Specials.  Come to Downtown Ambler and enjoy “Sips & Nips” in our wonderful shops, shopping specials and extended holiday hours. Enjoy[...]