News & Alerts - The Rydal Meadowbrook Civic Association

SITE MENU

THE RYDAL-MEADOWBROOK CIVIC ASSOCIATION
____________________________________________________________
A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION - P.O. Box 4091 Rydal, Pennsylvania 19046-4091
_______________________________________________________________________
See News, Alerts and Events to find our CALENDAR

NEWS, ALERTS, EVENTS, CALENDAR
_________________

June 2008

Roslyn Pet Fair - June 14th,2008

_______________

May 2008

We held The Annual Meeting
    Featuring Larry Kane   National Radio & TV Personality, Author and Good Neighbor
   Larry will put into perspective the national political scene, the presidential candidates and how
         they will impact us!   Hear what is happening in Abington Township, in Montgomery County and
           the state.
   Updates by :
         State Representative, Josh Shapiro
        President of Abington Board of Commissioners, Carol DiJoseph
        & Special Update on the Julie Greenbaum Service Award
                          by the Abington Community Taskforce (ACT)

_________________________

Dec 2007 Rydal Park Update

Annie Cantymagli, Executive Director at Rydal Park would like to keep the community informed of the progress of Rydal Park.

1- In general , construction days begin at 7 am and end at 4:30 pm

2- the roofing is anticipated to be completed by the end of Dec, weather permitting

3- Saturday exterior mason work will be occurring for the next two weekends, Dec 15,& 22

4- No Sunday work is planned

5- The construction is scheduled to be completed around July 2008.

If there are any concerns Annie can be contacted at 215-885-6800 or Craig Pierre , the Project Mgr. at 610-260-1116.

______________________________
July 2007 Two Meetings

On Tuesday, July 31 at 7:30 PM in the Abington Jr. High School Little Theater there will be a meeting with Larry Matteo, Superintendent of Code Enforcement, and Doretta Agostine, Ward 7 Commissioner as well as Representatives of the Brandolini Corporation who will give a presentation of their concept plan for the redevelopment of Baederwood Plaza. They will be looking for your reaction to the presentation, and your input. Please contact Doretta Agostine if you have any questions at 215-886-0719 or by email DorettaA@aol.com.

On the same night a meeting is currently scheduled about the Deer Hunt . Commissioners would like to approve controlled hunting on Township properties on Valley Road between Washington Lane and Mill Road (Boy Scout Nature Study Area and Karebrook) for the complete 2007 -2008 hunting season. It is not currently being anticipated that either meeting will be rescheduled, but if you would be interested in both meetings, please email us back to say so and we will request again that a separate time be considered.

May 23rd 2007

You are Cordially Invited to the 59th Annual Meeting
of the Rydal – Meadowbrook Civic Association

Wednesday, May 23, 2007     7:30 PM, promptly

Penn State Abington College, Sutherland Building

Come Meet the Candidates – Moderated by Larry Kane

Larry Kane, our good neighbor and national radio and TV personality will be
the Moderator for a debate between Joe Hoeffel (D), Ruth Damsker (D),
Jim Matthews (R), and Bruce Castor (R).

The four candidates are campaigning for the position of Montgomery County
Commissioner of which three will be elected.

All politics are local and this is your chance to see “up front and personal”
your prospective County Commissioners. It is up to you, so please come to
Penn State on Wednesday, May 23, 2007

_________________________

2006

An issue of interest to Rydal Meadowbrook residents and a call to action : The Commissioners are currently deciding on the use of Channel 43 and our voices and action are need to ensure that they are encouraged to put the Township Meetings on this channel, which is currectly used largely as a rolling bulletin board with occassional township videos. To learn what you do to help let the Commissioners know how the residents of Abington feel please visit http://www.AbingtonCitizens.com .

February 22 - Board Meeting - Check the meetings page for time & place

March 1st - Please attend the Public Affairs Committee Meeting at the township to ask the Commissioners to put Township Meetings on Channel 43 .

March 16th -Board Meeting - Check the meetings page

April 19th - Board Meeting - Check the meetings page

May 9th - Annual Meeting - Check the meetings page -

June 3, 2006 Saturday
In conjunction with the old York Rd Historical Society ,   the Rydal Meadowbrook Civic Association invites their members, friends and neighbors to join in a guided walking tour of 4 one-hundred year old homes in the Rydal - Meadowbrook area
1- 2 pm Registration at the Old Abington Schoolhouse on Susquehanna Rd -
           ( next to Sunrise at Abington near the YMCA)
2-4 pm   walking tour
4-5:30 pm refreshments back at the Abington Schoolhouse

This is an event you will not want to miss!    Please include this form. Click here for Printable Copy
Must RSVP - $30 for a Friend $50 per patron    Patrons will be listed in the program

RSVP by Friday, May 19 - space is limited.

Name_________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________________

Phone-_________________________________ Email_________________________________

Number of People_______________________________ X $30 per person= $______________

Total payment enclosed_________________________________

Make checks payable to RMCA & mail to RMCA P.O.Box 4091,Rydal, PA 19046

If you have a question, please call 215-576-5131
__________________________________________

SAYONARA : After many years of service to the Board and the Community Warren Higgins & his wife Duff (herself active in our organization & community ) will be moving out of the area - but only to Valley Forge area so not too far to visit . We wish them well & thank them for their contributions over these many years.

A WARM WECOME to Jim Carroll who took over the Presidency of Rydal - Meadowbrook Civic Association Jan 1st after Peter Ward announced his plans to move to Lake Tahoe.... for skiing and hiking !!! Wait Peter - have you seen Abington Trails ....... and did you check out the Feb11th snowfall !!!!!

SYMPATHIES : We are very sad to let you know of the passing of Ruth Komar in January. Ruth was a Montgomery County Civic Leader for more than 40 years and the President of our Association from 1992 to 1999 . She was 93 years old. Ruth helped Organize the Montgomery County Citizens Council in the 60's and was active there until 1983 and helped establish the Montgomery County Community College, among her many achievement . We extend our sympathies to her family and loved ones. She will be missed.

__________________________________________

THE BOARD GATHERS AT THE 56TH ANNUAL MEETING

__________________________________________________


FOR A LOOK BACK ON PAST NEWS, ALERTS, EVENTS , MEETINGS, AND ISSUES, CLICK HERE