| Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well. We are less than a week away from Election Day. Included below are important resources regarding voting dates and secure ballot drop box locations for mail-in/absentee voting. I also have information about my upcoming Vaccination Clinic on Monday, Nov. 4, a rebate application, and more.
As always, I hope you find the information below informative and useful.
| | | Office Closed to Walk-ins
|  | | In addition to my office being closed on Election Day, we will be closed to walk-ins on Wednesday, Nov. 6. If you state-related assistance, my staff will still be available via phone at 484-200-8263 or email [email protected].
| | | Vaccine Clinic
|  | | Less than a week away! Monday, Nov. 4, I’m partnering with Giant Pharmacy to host a Vaccine Clinic in my district office! The clinic runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and offers COVID-19 Boosters, Influenza, Pneumonia, RSV, TDAP, and Shingles vaccinations.
To schedule an appointment, please click this link https://forms.office.com/e/Dw6K855xy7 or call my office at 484-200-8263.
When: Monday, Nov. 4, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 35 Evansburg Road, Suite 200, Collegeville, PA 19426
| | | Election Reminders
|  | | Friends, Election Day is less than a week away. Make sure you check your polling location or submit your mail-in/absentee ballot at one of the 17 secure ballot drop boxes across Montgomery County by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
For polling location information, please visit Polling Place Information.
A friendly reminder that my district office will be closed on Election Day. If you have any questions, please call my office at 484-200-8263 or visit Montgomery County Voter Services.
| | | Drop Box Locations
|  | | Wondering where to drop off your mail-in/absentee ballot? Here are a few of the secure ballot drop box locations that are nearby! These secure drop boxes are available 24/7, except for the One Montgomery Plaza location.
| | | Montgomery County 4-H Center
1015 Bridge Road, Collegeville, PA 19474
Hours:
Weekday: 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Weekend: 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Election Day: 12 a.m. - 8 p.m.
(Note: Please park in the lot adjacent to the drop box and then proceed over to the drop box itself to deposit your ballot to preserve the flow of traffic through the complex.)
Victory Park Parking Lot
2nd Street & Arch Street, Royersford, PA 19468
Hours:
Weekday: 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Weekend: 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Election Day: 12 a.m. - 8 p.m.
(Note: near the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations)
One Montgomery Plaza
425 Swede St., Norristown, PA 19401
Hours:
Weekday: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Weekend: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Election Day: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
(Note: This drop box is available weekdays from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m., and 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Election Day.)
Airy Street Parking Lot
Airy Street & Dekalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Hours:
Weekday: 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Weekend: 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Election Day: 12 a.m. - 8 p.m.
For more locations around Montgomery County, please visit Returning Your Mail-In Ballot | Montgomery County, PA - Official Website.
| | | Domestic Violence Awareness Training Session
|  | | Last Thursday, members of my staff attended a training hosted by Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Janine Darby on domestic violence awareness. Laurel House's Director of Community Outreach Courtney Marengo, Lower Providence Police Chief Mike Jackson, and Montgomery County Prothonotary Noah Marlier presented statistics, barriers to safety, legal protections, documented cases, and, most importantly, how to support and empower victims of domestic violence. These free community education sessions help me and my staff better understand the challenges in our communities and inform my policy decisions.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there is free help available to you. Contact Laurel House's hotline at 1-800-642-3150 any time of day or night.
| | | Department of Environmental Protection: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program
|  | | Who May Apply: Pennsylvania residents whose total household income is below 400% of the Federal Income Poverty Level.
Use: This program provides a rebate to Pennsylvanians who purchase or lease alternative fuel vehicles.
Funds: Rebates vary depending on type of vehicle purchased.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and evaluated on a first come, first served basis as long as funds remain available. Please note applications must be received within six months of the date of the vehicle purchase.
More information: DEP Website
| | | New Driver Work Zone Safety Program
| | PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission launched a New Driver Work Zone Safety program to focus on teen safety on the roads in conjunction with National Teen Driver Safety Week.
This program teaches new drivers how to navigate road work safely through a free 35-minute virtual training program. This includes videos, infographics, real-life scenarios, work zone laws and more.
You can find the virtual course below in both English and Spanish.
New Driver Work Zone Safety Program
| | | Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study
|  | | The Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study is a collaboration among county planning commissions and conservation districts, local municipalities, the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, my office, and other organizations to help address flooding issues throughout the entire Perkiomen Creek watershed which includes Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, and Lehigh Counties.
The first public meetings are listed below:
Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Upper Providence Township Building
Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Pennridge North Middle School
Thursday, Nov. 21 at Upper Perkiomen High School
Keep an eye out for an update on the progress of the study. For more information, please visit www.perkiomenwatershed.org.
| | | Trade in Candy for Toys
| | Learning Express and Daily Bread Community Food Pantry are partnering for a program that allows you to trade in your Halloween candy for toys! Bring your candy over to Learning Express, receive $1 in Toy Bucks for each pound of candy turned in, and use the Toy Bucks to purchase toys! All the candy will be donated to Daily Bread Community Food Pantry.
For more information, please visit Learning Express Toys of Collegeville & Blue Bell, PA.
| | | Upcoming Observances
| | October 31 – Halloween
|  | | Happy Halloween to those who celebrate! Have a safe and fun time trick-or-treating, and if you’re on the roads, please be mindful of children and adults walking. Reminder to look both ways when you’re crossing the street, stay close to the group you’re with, and get as much candy as you can!
| | October 31 – Diwali
|  | | Happy Diwali to all who celebrate! Also known as the Festival of Lights, this festival is a major Hindu holiday that celebrates light over darkness, good over evil, and new beginnings.
Recently, Pennsylvania became the first U.S. state to officially declare Diwali a public holiday.
| | | Neighborhood Events
|  | | Halloween Parade from Collegeville Rotary
Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Main Street
8th Annual Car Show from Jefferson Fire Company
Saturday, Nov. 2nd from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
85 School Lane, Jeffersonville, PA 19403
Fair Housing Fundamentals Training from Lower Providence Township
Wednesday, Nov. 6th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA 19403
| | | | Please continue to stay safe, healthy and well-informed.
And, if you have questions about any state-related issue, please contact my office at 484-200-8263 or email [email protected]. If you wish to unsubscribe to this email, please scroll to the bottom where it says “visit this page to manage your email preferences".
Sincerely,
Rep. Joe Webster
State Representative
150th Legislative District
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