Welcome to the Official Website of Lower Frederick Township
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

 



        Current News & Notices

Lower Frederick Twp. will be using an online platform for Township Meetings during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Please review the information at the top of the agenda for instructions on how to login and view or participate in the online meetings.  To view agendas, visit the events calendar at the top of this page and click on the meeting date.

Upcoming Meetings on the Zoom Platform: 
      ⋅ Tuesday, July 7, 2020: Board of Supervisors General Meeting
        ⋅ Thursday, July 9, 2020: Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Meeting

→  Click HERE  to access audio recordings of meetings held online since April 7th

Spring into May and GET COUNTED!!!  Go online (my2020Census.gov) or call (844-330-2020) to be counted today! The Census informs funding for everything your community needs to grow and thrive. There is still time…complete the census today! 2020CENSUS.GOV.

Tax Extension Deadline 2020: How to File - TheStreetLocal Earned Income Tax Filing Due Date Extended –
Berkheimer Tax Administrator has extended the local filing date to
July 15, 2020, matching the State and Federal filing extension:
https://www.hab-inc.com
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ReTax Reform 2017: What It Means for You and Your Home? – Weichert ...al Estate Tax Discount Period Extension – The Township has received authorization from Montgomery County to extend the “discount” period for the payment of the 2020 Real Estate taxes from April 30th to May 31st. A resolution to approve the extension was approved by the Board of Supervisors’ at the April 7th general meeting. 
The extension is being made to help reduce the financial burden on residents during the current COVID-19 crisis.

Covid-19 Links / Information

CDC:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Federal Health Dept: https://www.coronavirus.gov/
PA Health Dept:  https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
Stay At Home Order:  https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#StayatHomeOrder
Montgomery County:  https://data-montcopa.opendata.arcgis.com/pages/covid-19

Lower Frederick Township encourages all of our residents to: Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stay Healthy. We have joined with many other townships across the state to close our athletic fields, basketball courts and playgrounds.  The Parks are open to use the trails but we ask you to keep a safe distance from everyone (6 Feet).  Thank you, for your understanding.
3/23/2020: At his 2:00pm press conference Governor Wolf announced a “Stay-At-Home” order for Montgomery County. He is asking that everyone stay at home except for essential needs. If we all work together to comply with this request we can help to slow down the spread of the Covid-19 virus. More information to come as it becomes available.

Lower Frederick Township administrative staff will begin working remotely Monday, March 23. We will be available by both e-mail and phone. If you need assistance from the township please call us at 610-287-8857 or email: manager@lowerfrederick.org or
                                        bonnie@lowerfrederick.org 
We will be available to help you. We hope that everyone is heeding the warning from the CDC and health departments.  If you are able, stay home & safe during this difficult time.

Lower Frederick Township Parks – Closure Notice
effective immediately & until further notice 
This communication serves as status report for the Lower Frederick Township Parks. The Township’s goal is to encourage recommended social distancing and discourage the congregation of groups of people during the COVID-19 situation.
Below is a list of park and park amenity closures:
– All playgrounds and basketball courts within LFT parks are closed until further notice. These facilities are the ones most likely to allow spread of the virus and do not encourage social distancing.
– All restroom facilities (portable toilets)
– The Cuddy Park dog park is closed.

At this time, all Township parks will remain open (other than the dog park) and visitors can continue to access trails and open spaces.

Lower Frederick Township has several parks and open space properties with trails, so there are plenty of places to maintain your 6’ distance from others. In order to avoid larger crowds, but still give you the opportunity to get some fresh air, we strongly encourage you to visit your local neighborhood park.

Your safety is our priority, but we need all of you to assist with that as well. If you have any questions please email the township at staff@lowerfrederick.org.
For more information on the COVID-19 Virus please visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
https://www.health.pa.gov/to…/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
https://data-montcopa.opendata.arcgis.com/pages/covid-19

Due to recently confirmed presumptive cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Montgomery County, we wanted to provide you with links to the County Health Departments web and Facebook pages so that you can keep yourself informed: 
         https://data-montcopa.opendata.arcgis.com/pages/covid-19

Please make sure that if you have any symptoms you call your health care provider and talk with them. The CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health both emphasize that the best way to prevent the spread of Coronavirus is to practice these good health habits:
• Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily.

Lower Frederick Township is seeking volunteers to fill two remaining vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Board.  Interested residents can contact Mark Hudson, Township Manager, via email at manager@lowerfrederick.org or by calling the Township office at 610-287-8857. 

Montgomery County has released their Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Program Schedule of Events.  CLICK HERE  to view the schedule flyer and other links detailing information related to  this program. 

 To view the 2020 Southeastern PA Regional Household Hazardous Waste Residential Events, CLICK HERE

Need help with how to properly install your child’s car seat?
Goodwill Ambulance in Pottstown does monthly car seat inspections at their station in Pottstown.  Click HERE to view available dates/times and register online.  You may also contact Tammy Naftal at 610-327-7145 to schedule an appointment. 

The EPA requires community water systems to deliver a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), also known as an annual drinking water quality report, to their customers each year by July 1st. These reports provide Americans information about their local drinking water quality.  Your CCR can help you make informed choices about the water you drink.
Click HERE  to view the 2019 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report from Schwenksville Borough Authority.