Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well. This week I have updates regarding a flash flood warning in our area, our Collegeville Police Department receiving body cameras, my Summer Collection Drive and upcoming Shred Event, bills passed and signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro and more! Remember to scroll down to the community events section to find out what’s happening in the district and across Montgomery County! As always, I hope you find the information below useful. | | Important Updates/Highlights | Flash Flood Warning for Wednesday! | The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the upstream reaches of the Perkiomen Creek in Berks, Lehigh and Bucks County on Wednesday. The Perkiomen Creek is already high and brown indicating that more heavy rain upstream could also lead to flooding conditions in the Lower Perkiomen Creek. Like most regions with a flashy creek, we have no early warning sirens, only cell phone alerts to those who have signed up. (Check your county’s emergency alert systems for guidance on signing up for weather alerts. Ready Montco, Ready Bucks, Berks Alert, Lehigh Local weather reports) When the alerts happen, take immediate action to ensure you and your family’s safety. Move to higher ground, do not drive through flood waters, and contact neighbors to help ensure other’s safety. Six inches of fast-moving flood water can knock an adult off their feet. Less than 2 feet of flood water can sweep away an SUV or truck. Flood waters contain dangerous debris and contaminants. The catchphrase is “Turn around, Don’t drown!” We have seen the devastation that floods can wreak, and no one wants to see lives lost to flood waters. So, stay alert. Sign up for the emergency alerts and be prepared to evacuate, if needed. Gas up the car, keep the keys handy, and park where you can get out fast. Flash floods occur rapidly and can be caused by heavy rains far from where you live. Be smart, be prepared, be safe! | Friends, my 2025 Summer Collection Drive is live now through August 15, and we’re in need of more donations! We're collecting canned foods, paper products, personal care items, school supplies for the fall and more for St. James Outreach House, Daily Bread Community Food Pantry and Spring-Ford Project Outreach. Please take a look at the list on the graphic for some of the most needed items.
You can drop off donations at my office 35 Evansburg Road, Collegeville, PA 19426, and either of the following locations. Lower Providence Township Building 100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA West Norriton Township Building 1630 W. Marshall Street, Jeffersonville, PA Stay tuned for more donation drop off locations around the district! | Neighbors, please be on the lookout for a recent email scam that has been targeting older Pennsylvanians. Officials said the reported scam involved scammers impersonating a Commonwealth employee and requesting money be sent through a licensed financial institution in order to receive a fake inheritance. For more information, click here. | We're a couple weeks away from my annual Shred Event with state Rep. Matt Bradford. Stop by on Saturday, July 26, at Norristown Area High School from 9 a.m. to noon (or until the trucks are full) to dispose of any sensitive documents or important information. This is a paper-only shred event with a limit of two boxes per household. No electronics or trash are permitted, and any boxes or bags will be returned to you after materials are shredded. If you have any questions, please reach out to my office at 484-200-8263. | Collegeville Police Department Body Cameras | I’m glad to announce that through a previously awarded grant I was proud to assist on, officers within the Collegeville Borough Police Department have started wearing upgraded body cameras. This essential upgrade for our police department will help keep both our community and officers safe while prioritizing clarity. | Skippack Fourth of July Celebration | I’m grateful that Skippack Township continues to welcome me back for its 4th of July celebration each year! Last week, I was glad to walk alongside Leader Bradford and his team during the parade, and it was a pleasure seeing neighboring-township supervisors Sarah Charles and Terri Neufeglise of Lower Providence. | This week in the House, we passed state Rep. Roni Green’s House Bill 1358 and state Rep. Liz Hanbidge’s HB 1505, both of which I was proud to co-sponsor. Each bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
H.B. 1358 (109-94) requires that hotel employers provide panic button devices to employees servicing guest rooms, increasing the safety and security for our hotel workers in Pennsylvania.
Read more about the bill by clicking here.
H.B. 1505 (202-1) amends the Public School Code to clarify that intermediate units (IUs) are eligible to receive Pre-K Counts grants. While IUs currently receive Pre-K Counts grants due to eligibility as a Head Start program, if the federal government were to make cuts to the Head Start program, they would be deemed ineligible. This bill ensures access to these programs continues regardless of any potential cuts made by the federal government.
Read more about the legislation by clicking here. | Norristown Free Summer Meal Kits | Norristown Area School District is offering free summer meal kits to help keep Norristown students healthy and energized throughout the summer. Each meal kit has five days worth of breakfast and lunch items and is available for pick up for all NASD students 18 and under, no registration required! Listed below are pick up locations and times, distribution dates (rain or show, while supplies last) and a link to the website for more information. Distribution Dates: July 10, 17, 24, and 31, August 7 Locations: Simmons/Martin Luther King Jr. Park Complex E. Oak Street, Norristown, PA 11 a.m. (Walk-up only) Blockson Middle School 1315 W. Marshall Street, Norristown, PA 12:30 p.m. (Walk-up & drive-up) Website: www.nasd.k12.pa.us/page/food-services | If you need state-related assistance, my office can help you. Check out the graphic for ways we can help or call with any questions at 484-200-8263. | Disability Pride Month – July | Disability Pride Month recognizes and celebrates those with disabilities, their triumphs, and reinforces our nonstop effort to fight against stigmas and break down barriers. As an ally and in my capacity as a state representative, one of my highest priorities is securing additional funds in our state budget for the disabled community and its professional workers, and supporting legislative efforts that offer services, promote fairness and eliminate any unnecessary struggles. This session, I’m sponsoring bills that help with accessibility and transitional planning, such as temporary parking placards and a requirement for classroom-to-workplace coordinators in school districts. To reach a more inclusive future, it’s imperative that we work together to ensure all voices are heard and valued. | Coatesville VA Suicide Prevention Run | Neighbors, make sure you save the date. The Coatesville VA is hosting a Suicide Prevention 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, to raise awareness for Veteran suicide prevention. The 5K will be held at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320 Lot D. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race kicks off at 9 a.m. The event is free for any Veteran or active duty service member, but all are welcome with a registration fee. To sign up or find out more information, click here. | Music in the Park – Bubble Dance Party from Upper Providence Township Wednesday, July 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Anderson Farm Park, Natural Amphitheater, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville, PA PA Career Link on the Road from PA Career Link & Lower Providence Library Session 1: Friday, July 11, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Session 2: Friday, July 11, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Lower Providence Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA Frog Frolic from Upper Schuylkill Valley Park Friday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. 1615 Black Rock Road, Royersford, PA Kids Dig History from Historic Trappe Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Speaker’s House, 151 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA Movie in the Park: Kung Fu Panda from Lower Providence Township Wednesday, July 16, beginning at dusk (8:30 p.m.) Eagleville Park, Community Lawn, 100 Parklane Drive, Norristown, PA Summer Concerts in the Park: Tube Top Mama from Lower Providence Township Sunday, July 20, at 6 p.m. Eagleville Park, 100 Parklane Drive, Norristown, PA Music in the Park: Two of a Kind from Upper Providence Township Wednesday, July 23, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Anderson Farm Park, Natural Amphitheater, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville, PA | 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 | Pennsylvania State Capitol 125-B East Wing P.O. Box 202150 Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-0419 | District Office 35 Evansburg Road
Collegeville, PA 19426 (484) 200-8258 | |
