The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced that Montgomery County has been designated, in a strategic effort to contain the insect’s spread, as an area quarantined due to Spotted Lanternfly. The quarantine now includes areas where the insect is not yet confirmed. This invasive insect threatens to destroy agricultural commodities. For further information, click on Read more
Ambler Borough wants to make you aware of a beetle infestation of emerald ash borers in ash trees that has made its way across North America and is present here in Ambler Borough. While many trees require removal, other can be treated. Our arborist has identified 14 ash trees in all the parks that he Read more
Election day is coming up and Montgomery County will again run a campaign yard sign recycling program. The attached flyer contains details and a list of drop off sites around the county where plastic campaign yard signs and metal stands can be brought for recycling after the election. Montgomery County residents may drop off Campaign Read more
Ambler Borough Environmental Advisory Council can help with it’s Growing Ambler Greener Program. The Ambler EAC works with residents and businesses to teach them how to implement green features that use plants, soil, and permeable pavement to soak up the rain. Do you want to replace an empty front yard with a garden? Do you Read more
Please be advised PECO will be paving portions of Spring Garden Street and Belmont Avenue as part of their gas main replacement beginning the week of July 9, 2018. Traffic restrictions will be in place during work hours of 7am and 4pm. A temporary road closure may also be required at certain times. However Read more
The Borough Building and Police Department lobbies are open 24/7 for those who need a temporary cooling center during the heat wave. You may access the building lobby from Rosemary Avenue or from the Poplar Street parking lot entrance. Access the PD lobby from the Rosemary Avenue entrance. Desk phones are available to connect you Read more
Ambler Borough Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer free yoga sessions at Pickering Field. The sessions are for adults. A yoga mat and appropriate attire are required. Dates and times are as follows: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. on June 26, July 17 and August 28. Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. on June 30, July 21 Read more
Ambler Borough Council’s Environmental Advisory Council brings its annual Earth Fest back to Borough Hall on Saturday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., rain or shine. This family-friends event brings together a range of organizations whose focus is on environmental issues. Come learn about what you can do to ‘Grow the Ambler-Area Greener.’ Read more
Should you experience a power outage contact PECO at 1-800-841-4141 or go to the PECO Website Link (first click on this article headline, then on content link) — If you notice a gas leak or come across a downed wire always assume it is energized. Call 911 (so the Borough crew can put up barricades) Read more
BEFORE severe weather hits: Visit peco.com/alerts to choose how to receive information, via text, email or phone, including when power is out, and when service is expected to be or is restored. Text “ADDOUTAGE” to MYPECO (697326), to enroll in PECO’s two-way texting program to report outages and check the outage status. WHEN severe storms hit Read more
