100 Block of Fayette Streetscape Improvement Meeting

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.

Conshohocken Borough Administrative Office, 1 West 1st Avenue, Suite 200, Conshohocken, PA  19428

Conshohocken Borough is in the process of bidding streetscape improvements for the 100 block of Fayette Street. Improvements will include paver treatments on bump outs at the intersections of 1st and 2nd Avenue, some pedestrian lighting, curb replacement, installation of a paver strip at the curb line and the installation of dura-therm crosswalks.

Grant funding for this phase of the project has been limited and even with the addition of Borough matching funds, there will be insufficient funds to complete all aspects of the project as completed in other blocks of Fayette Street.

The Borough will hold a meeting for property owners and tenants on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at Conshohocken Borough Administrative Office, 1 West 1st Avenue, Suite 200, Conshohocken, PA  19428. Representatives from the Borough and from Remington, Vernick and Beach Engineers will be present to discuss the project.  Areas to be discussed include the possible sharing of sidewalk replacement costs; how to deal with the numerous Bilco doors on the block; the time frame for construction, including an estimated start date and duration; access to businesses during construction; who to contact during construction when problems arise; and maintenance responsibilities.

Please plan to attend this important meeting, and inform any of your tenants who might be affected by the project.  Those requiring special accommodations to attend the meeting should contact the Borough Administration Office at 610-828-1092 as soon as possible to make arrangements.

New Borough website

I am pleased to announce that last week the Borough unveiled a new website.  Please be sure to visit at www.ConshohockenPA.org.  The site is intended to be more user-friendly and more up-to-date.  The site was a largely volunteer effort, with a lot of work from neighbors Brian Tobin and Spencer Lewis as well as Ward 3 Councilman Paul McConnell, Borough Manager Fran Marabella, Public Works Director Harvey Buek and Borough Secretary Tiffany Griffin.

Check it out and be sure to let me know what you think and offer any suggestions you may have.

Conshohocken Community Examiner

The San Francisco Examiner has a new website where local, community-based journalists write articles and post them on localized pages within the Examiner website.  Conshohocken’s own Spencer Lewis is writing stories about our community.  Visit the Conshohocken Community Examiner.

Farmers Market up and running for 2009

The Conshohocken Farmers Market is back again this year, and will still be located at the Historic Washington Fire House, West Hector and Elm Streets.  The market will be open on Fridays from 10 AM until 3 PM from May through November.  This week the Market will feature Mother’s Day Flowers, bedding flowers, fresh produce and the new community information table.  The BBQ vendor will return in June.  If you would like to learn more about the market, or would like to host a vendor’s table, please call Borough Hall at 610-828-1092.

Pig Roast fundraiser to Save the Conshohocken Fireworks

Our neighbor, Liam McGuigan, has organized a Pig Roast fundraiser to save the 2009 Conshohocken Fireworks.

When: Sunday, May 3, 2009 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Where: Conshohocken Bocce Club, 339 West 3rd Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428

Donation: $20 at the door

Free Food: Pig Roast, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Etc………..

Free Drink: Beer and Soda

Contact: Liam McGuigan, cell (215) 518-6358, liam@coventrycg.com

Help save the Conshohocken Fireworks

Unfortunately due to budget constraints, this year Council was forced to cut Conshohocken’s Annual July 3rd Fireworks from the Borough’s budget. On a bright note, our neighbor, Liam McGuigan, is leading a fundraising effort to keep this tradition alive. If you would like to make a contribution to this year’s fireworks fund, checks should be made payable to the “Borough of Conshohocken.”  You can contact Mr. McGuigan at 215-518-6358 for more information.

Hammer Junk Yard Meeting

The Planning Commission will continue its review of the proposed condominium development for the Hammer Junk Yard site (2nd and Wood) at its March 24 meeting.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM and take place at Old Borough Hall, 720 Fayette Street in Conshohocken.

That night the Commission will also review a proposed development of two twin homes at 312 West 4th Avenue.

Press Release: Riverwalk Fire Open Records Review

January 26, 2009

The Borough of Conshohocken is pleased to invite any citizen of the Borough, and any other interested party, to review all of the records of the Borough relating to the Riverwalk complex fire of August 13, 2008. These records include building plans, inspection reports, land development plans, construction notes, engineering reviews and testing reports and other documents relating to the construction of the Riverwalk Complex. The Borough records are available for inspection during regular business hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Administrative Offices of the Borough, located at One West First Avenue, Suite 200, Conshohocken, and will be made available for inspection prior to the next Borough Council meeting, beginning at 6:00 PM on February 4, 2009, at the Public Meeting Hall of Old Borough Hall, Eighth and Fayette Streets, Conshohocken.

The Borough of Conshohocken is compliant with the Right to Know Act and endeavors to provide open access to its public records at all times. The records relating to the Riverwalk fire are public records and have been available and continue to be available for public review and inspection at all times since August 14, 2008. All citizens and all interested persons are invited to participate in this Open Records Review.  Please contact the Borough offices at 610-828-1092 if you have any questions.

Press Release: Ban on Parking Against Traffic

January 26, 2009

The Borough of Conshohocken would like to remind all residents that parking against traffic is not permitted under Borough Ordinances, and that no one should park against traffic under any circumstances. The police will issue citations to any vehicles parked against traffic in any areas of the Borough. There are no exceptions to this restriction for weather conditions or snow. Please contact the Borough offices at 610-828-1092 if you have any questions.

Information about Red Cross fire recovery efforts

The Southeastern Pennsylvania chapter of the Red Cross has led the efforts to help the victims of Conshohocken’s recent fire. They’ve set up a website with more information about their efforts, check it out here.