| Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well. As we move past Election Day, below I’ve included important information about my upcoming Veterans Breakfast on Friday, November 22nd, my Winter Collection Drive which runs through Friday, December 13th, $3 million in grants I helped secure for our community, and more.
As always, I hope you find the information below informative and useful.
| | | Veterans Breakfast
|  | | I’m excited to announce I will be hosting another Veterans’ Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 22 at Chadwick’s Restaurant & Bar from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please join me to network with fellow veterans and discuss legislative updates on matters of importance to Pennsylvania veterans.
RSVP is required. Space is limited! To reserve your spot, call my office at 484-200-8263 or use the link here (https://tinyurl.com/5yrbrmeu).
| | | Winter Collection Drive
|  | | I’m thrilled to announce that my fourth annual Winter Collection Drive is live now through Friday, Dec. 13! We are collecting winter clothing items, food, care products, and more for Daily Bread Community Food Pantry and St. James Outreach House.
You can drop off donations to my office at 35 Evansburg Road in Collegeville. You can also drop off donations at the following locations:
West Norriton Township Building
1630 W. Marshall St., Jeffersonville
Lower Providence Township Building
100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville
Upper Providence Township Building
1286 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville
Upper Providence Community Center
Anderson Farm Park, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville
Collegeville Borough Hall
491 E. Main St., Collegeville
Trappe Borough Hall
525 W. Main St., Trappe
| | | $3 Million in Grants Secured for our Community
|  | | I'm happy to announce that more grants are being awarded in our community. Under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), $3 million will be distributed to three projects in Upper Providence Township, Lower Providence Township, and Collegeville Borough in partnership with Ursinus College. The projects and amounts are listed below.
Lower Providence Township Facility
Lower Providence Township
$1 million
This transformative project will construct a new administration building at the township municipal campus. The new building will house the township's administrative functions and have a dedicated, separated space for the police department.
Public Works Building Safety and Relocation
Upper Providence Township
$1.5 million
The Public Works Building Safety and Relocation Project will involve site preparation and construction of a new public works building at the township’s future public works/fire & EMS campus at 1341 Black Rock Road in Phoenixville. Other project components include utilities and site amenities such as security cameras, lighting, and fencing. These improvements will increase operational efficiency and public safety as the township seeks to centralize the Public Works Department and fire and EMS.
Revitalization of the 400 Block of Main Street Phase II
Collegeville Borough in partnership with Ursinus College
$500,000
The project scope includes the repurposing of a multi-bay garage structure located in the rear of 426 E. Main St. into a craft spirit distilling and bottling facility. A parking lot will be installed, along with stormwater remediation to account for the increased impervious surface. The project also includes the creation of a tasting room and cafe serving Pennsylvania spirits, beer and wine, coffee products and food—all locally sourced products. The cafe/tasting room project is located at 454 E. Main Street. A route will be constructed to make the building accessible from the parking lot for all individuals.
| | | Mitzvah Circle's New Location Opening
|  | | Last Wednesday, Mitzvah Circle opened their new facility in Montgomery Township. They now own their own building with ample space to support families in crisis throughout the region. The Montco House of Representatives Delegation presented Mitzvah Circle with a $750,000 grant check toward building improvements in support of their mission. While we will
miss having this nonprofit’s physical location within my legislative district, we know that their work here in our community will continue. Mitzvah Circle helps fill the gaps with basic needs like clothing, shoes, toiletries, housewares and diapers and help for families who find themselves in a crisis, like a house fire or flooding victims.
| | | | Vaccine Clinic Recap
|  | | Thank you to each person who made it out to our Vaccination Clinic in my district office on Monday. We are grateful that through our partnership with Giant Pharmacy we were able to offer COVID-19 Boosters, Influenza, Pneumonia, RSV, TDAP, and Shingles vaccinations in time for the holidays.
| | | Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study
|  | | Heads up! Next week on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Mitigation Study will hold its first public meeting from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Upper Providence Township Building.
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.
| | | Pennie Open Enrollment
|  | | Pennie has officially opened enrollment for the 2025 period. Enrollment is open until Jan. 15, 2025. During this period, individuals and families can enroll in health insurance plans, make changes to their existing coverage, or renew their current plans.
During Open Enrollment, Pennie’s hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
To contact the Pennie Customer Line, please call 844-844-8040.
To contact the Pennie Broker/Assister Line, please call 844-844-4440
| | | 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
| | | Upcoming Observances
| | November 11 – Veterans Day
|  | | Monday is Veterans Day. It’s important to honor our Veterans and recognize their commitment to serving our great country. Veterans put their lives on the line for us; the least we can do in return is thank them. When you thank a veteran today, and any day, ask them about where they served and their experiences.
PLEASE NOTE: My office will be closed on Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
| | | Neighborhood Events
|  | | 2024 Fall Bag Book Sale from Lower Providence Library
Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, through Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, during regular library hours
50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville
Rain Garden Workshop from Lower Providence Township
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville
Charles C. Hofmann's Paintings Along the Schuylkill River: Landscapes of Peace, Prosperity, and Despair from Historic Trappe
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
St. Luke's, 200 W. Main St., Trappe
| | | | 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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