Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well. Today, I’m sharing a few reminders about the Perkiomen Creek’s nomination for the 2025 River of the Year vote and our upcoming Dog License Event this Saturday, as well as an update from SEPTA regarding fare card issues, legislation I’m reintroducing, PHEAA webinars, and more!

As always, I hope you find the information below informative and useful.

Perky Nominated for 2025 River of the Year!

Reminder! Our beautiful Perkiomen Creek is one of the three nominees for the 2025 River of the Year from the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds & Rivers. Voting ends this Friday, Jan. 24 at 5 p.m.

Cast your vote here: https://pawatersheds.org/vote-for-a-2025-river-of-the-year/.

Dog License Event

COMING UP: My office is hosting a Dog License Event this Saturday, Jan. 25! Stop by at 35 Evansburg Road between 10 a.m. and noon and the Montgomery County Treasurer will help you fill out an application or renew your dog license! Walk-ins are welcome or you can call our office to RSVP at 484-200-8263.

You can also sign up online via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbvhPAeIqU9kMo_kJW1nxJjqbv7lF7DNJit6bv01bkY4Ptjg/viewform.

Application Pricing:

Annual Fee: $8.70

Lifetime Fee: $52.70

Annual Fee for seniors or people w/ disability: $6.70

Lifetime Fee for seniors or people w/ disability: $36.70

Note: Cash or a check/money order must be made out to the Montgomery County Treasurer. The application will be mailed to you once processed!

Reintroducing Legislation for ‘25- ’26 Session – Good Government

This week, the series of bills and resolutions I'm reintroducing for the2025-26 legislative term focuses on good government in PA. Take a look at the graphic and contact my office with any questions!

SEPTA Fare Card Issues

If your Senior, Reduced Fare, Paratransit, or Student SEPTA card is being declined at turnstiles or readers due to an incorrect expiration date, SEPTA is aware and actively working on solutions to resolve the issue.

SEPTA is instructing frontline personnel to assist riders and allow affected cardholders to continue riding with no disruption.

Pennsylvania State Tax Forms Available!

Neighbors, Pennsylvania State Tax forms are available for pickup in my district office! Please call ahead if you plan on stopping by to pick up a form!

Note: We currently do not have any Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program booklets and are waiting for them to be delivered to our office.

Financial Aid Webinars from PHEAA

PHEAA is offering multiple financial aid webinars in January for anyone who wants to attend. Check below for details about the webinar, dates, and times!

Searching for Scholarships & Affording the Balance

Tuesday, Jan. 28

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Register: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/1a106a13-666e-4305-b153-b3f4a3fab6df@4fbf871e-ff12-4b1a-b977-5dbc3a75478f

Borrowing for Education – Which Loan is Right for Me?

Thursday, Jan. 30

12 p.m. (noon) - 1 p.m.

Register: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/98130a5e-9cfe-433d-bbbb-da0f5b30630d@4fbf871e-ff12-4b1a-b977-5dbc3a75478f

LIHEAP Application Reminder

I want to share a reminder that the 2024-25 LIHEAP application session is currently open through April 4, 2025. If you need help heating your home this winter, please visit the website below to learn more about the program and apply!

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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