The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)
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ness to contribute however needed.
The commissioners also honored the fire company for outstanding work helping people affected by Hurricane Ida on September 1 and 2. The citation, presented by board president Martin Miller to Deputy Chief Guirate, honored the “professionalism, commitment, and teamwork” of the fire company’s members, and the contributions “to the quality of life our township cherishes”.
The commissioners were also updated on the bridge closure at North Whitehall Road near the Stonybrook townhomes. Township Manager Jason Bobst and Public Works Director Mike Valyo informed the board that repairs, being performed by PennDOT, were expected to be completed in approximately two months. While township staff is in close contact with PennDOT, the repairs are solely the responsibility of PennDOT.
Parks and Recreation Director Jonathan Dzedzy reminded everyone that the township’s inaugural Fall Festival is set for Saturday, October 16, at Centennial Park. Also, the township’s inaugural Halloween house
The commissioners also honored the fire company for outstanding work helping people affected by Hurricane
decoration contest will be judged, and those wishing to participate must register at the township’s website (www.westnorritontwp. org) by October 26 to ensure their house is included in the judging, which will take place on October 28.
The board voted to advertise the proposed 2022 budgets, as well as an ordinance to amend building height guidelines, which will only be applicable to the flood-prone homes on East and West Indian Lanes, or approximately 0.2 percent of homes in the township.
Allan Booz, newly hired as the Code Enforcement Director, was appointed unanimously by the commissioners to be the township Zoning Officer. He will work closely with Public Works Director Valyo to fulfill this role.
Commissioners Roseanne
Milazzo and Anne Pavone expressed gratitude to Representative Joe Webster and his staff for helping to organize clean-up efforts at the Stonybrook townhomes earlier in the day. Milazzo and Pavone continue their efforts to reach out, on a person-by-person basis, in many cases, to those affected by flooding helping them get the services available from the county, state, and federal governments.
The board of commissioners will meet again on Wednesday, November 3, at 7 PM. This meeting is delayed by one day due to the township building’s use as a polling place on Election Day.