The recent death of Temple student Jenna Burleigh, and the circumstances that brought this tragedy to our doorstep has left many of us in shock.  As a community, we are hoping to provide any type of comfort that we can for the family and friends that have been affected.

According to Jenna’s obituary, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Jenna’s Blessing Bags for the Homeless. Checks can be made payable to “Univest Foundation – Jenna’s Blessing Bags” and sent to Univest Foundation, 14 N. Main St., P. O. Box 197, Souderton, PA 18964.

A viewing for Jenna Burleigh will be held at the Williams, Bergey, Koffel Funeral Home at 667 Harleysville Pike, Telford, Pennsylvania – Thursday September 7th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Another viewing will take place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 8th, at Saint Maria Goretti Catholic Church at 1601 Derstine Road in Hatfield, PA prior to the funeral at 11 a.m.

Sincerest Sympathy,
Mayor Ed Foley

Due to the observance of Labor Day, trash and recycling will be collected Saturday, September 9th. Residents are reminded to have all items for collection out by 7:00 a.m. in order to ensure collection.

Please contact the Borough if you have any questions. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Due to the inclement weather, tonight’s final Farmers Market and Summer Music Series concert, featuring The Miners, has been cancelled. But, please do check out their website (http://www.minersmusic.com/) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheMinersPA) for updates about future performances. They are a great act and well-worth seeing live!
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The Borough has been made aware that AQUA’s subcontractor, Giuliani, has begun the milling operation on Township Line Road between Washington Lane and Summit Avenue today, August 18th, which was a day earlier than originally anticipated. Township Line Road between Washington Lane and Summit Avenue will be closed today until 5:00PM. During the milling operation residents will have access to their driveways with periodic disruption.
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The PECO gas main project is nearing completion. PECO’s subcontractor, Kehoe, is performing the final restoration of the trenches. Today the permanent restoration of the trench took place on Shoemaker Avenue between Hillside Avenue and Leedom Street as well as Elm Avenue between Hillside Avenue and Cheltena Avenue. To perform the final restoration safely, Kehoe will be closing Hillside Avenue from York Road to Walnut Street tomorrow, August 18th.

These road closures will last until approximately 4PM. Contractors will provide access to homes for residents who live in this area.

Additionally,The Borough has been notified that AQUA’s subcontractor, Giuliani, that due to the potential heavy rain in tomorrow’s weather forecast, the paving of Washington Lane between York Road and Newbold Road has been rescheduled to begin Monday August 21st, beginning at 7:00AM. Residents will not have continuous access to their driveways during the paving operation and will not be able to access their driveway until the paving has cooled for traffic.
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