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Governor Tom Corbett today declared a statewide disaster emergency to enable state, county and municipal governments to respond effectively to the impact of Hurricane Irene, a massive storm expected to impact much of the eastern half of the state. The proclamation authorizes state agencies to use all available resources and personnel as necessary to...
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None of Exelon Nuclear’s four Mid-Atlantic nuclear energy stations was affected by this afternoon’s seismic activity in Virginia, and all continue to operate safely at this time. An “Unusual Event” was declared at each of the stations following the seismic activity, in accordance with plant procedures: Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Three Mile Island...
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The purpose of the Citizen Codes Inspector program is to supplement the efforts of the Borough of Pottstown’s Codes Enforcement Department. This will provide a direct method by which interested and qualified borough residents can aid in the improvement of the quality of life in Pottstown. You can find an application for the Citiznes...
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The Montgomery County Commissioners adopted a $403.95 million budget with no tax increase for 2011. The owner of a home assessed at $168,580, the county average, will continue to pay $454.32 for the county portion of their real estate taxes next year. The tax rate for the County portion of residents’ real estate taxes...
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Raymour & Flanigan, the Northeast’s largest furniture retailer, opened the doors to its newest store in Collegeville, PA today. The store, located at 300-A Water Loop Drive, is the 95th location for the furniture retailer and the 18th location in the state of Pennsylvania. “We are excited to welcome the Collegeville community to our...
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The Borough of Pottstown has built a new online report form called “A cleaner Pottstown.” This form allows borough residents to notify the city of issues in their neighborhoods while helping others. We are working to improve the quality of life in Pottstown. We believe that for homeowners and renters alike we can help...
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Fall daytime flushing of the Public Water System will begin Monday, September 20, 2010. The flushing of the system is expected to last 5 weeks. Flushing will be done between the hours of 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. If water appears brown or rust colored, run the cold water for a few minutes until...
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Piles of old tires can not only look unsightly, but also can create a breeding ground for disease-carrying mosquitoes. To mitigate these problems, the Montgomery County Commissioners have authorized the Waste System Authority to hold a free tire collection so that residents can get rid of these hard-to-dispose-of items. On Saturday, September 25th from...
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Absent the extraordinary federal policy actions taken in the wake of the Great Recession, Pennsylvania and the nation would be looking at double-digit unemployment rates today, according to a new report from the Keystone Research Center. Economists Alan Blinder and Mark Zandi estimate the national unemployment would now be approaching 16% without the economic...
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Blox Sustainable Building Systems, a new company that manufactures environmentally sustainable modular construction units for commercial and residential purposes, will receive $50,000 to purchase equipment and complete renovations at the at the former Bethlehem Steel site in Pottstown. Blox has 65 skilled employees manufacturing the modular units and 11 administrative employees. It has eight...
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