Hello Neighbor,
In our newsletter, you will find legislative information and updates from Upper Moreland, Lower Moreland, Bryn Athyn, Hatboro, and Abington, along with information about state-related programs and services.
We have some exciting events coming up around the district, so be sure to stay informed through my newsletter and social media. As always, feel free to call our office at 215-259-5962 for help with state services or send me an email at Repguenst@pahouse.net.
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Property Tax Rent Rebate Application Deadline Approaching
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The deadline to apply for the 2023 Property Tax Rent Rebate is December 31st, 2024. Our office will be closed for the Holidays from Monday, December 23rd to Wednesday, January 1st. If you need my office’s assistance in completing and submitting the PTRR application, you must have it in our office by Friday, December 20th. This will be the last day we will be available to help before the deadline. Please give the office a call to set up an appointment to complete your PTRR today!
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Calling All Artists and Craftspeople – Applications Open for Art of the State 2025
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The State Museum of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation invite artists and craftspeople to submit applications to exhibit their work in Art of the State 2025. Now in its 58th year, this prestigious juried exhibition boasts a tradition of presenting highly creative art by Pennsylvanians, chosen by a distinguished panel of jurors. You must be 18 years of age or older. You can submit work in one of 5 categories: painting, work on paper, sculpture, craft, and photography/digital media.
Entries to Art of the State 2025 must be submitted online.
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Montco Extends Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency to December 8th
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Montgomery County is extending its Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency to December 8th, 2024. When a Code Blue is declared, multiple County agencies and private health/social organizations offer expanded services for those without adequate shelter, including the chronically homeless and homeless families with children. The goal of the Code Blue plan is to provide temporary shelter, food, and clothing to those in need.
Residents of Montgomery County who need emergency shelter during a Code Blue can call the Your Way Home Call Center at 610.278.3522.
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Mobile Office Hours Date Change
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Our Mobile Office Hours at the Huntingdon Valley and Upper Moreland Libraries will be changed for December due to the Holidays. They will still be held from
10:30 am-12:30 pm.
In December - Huntingdon Valley Library Hours will be held on Thursday, December 19th and Upper Moreland Library Hours will be held on Friday, December 20th.
Please make note of the changes!
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Pet Meet & Greet Event – And Pet Supplies Donation Drive
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Our office will be hosting a Pet Meet & Greet event on Saturday, December 14th, which will include cats and dogs from Hart 2 Heart Animal Rescue and W.A.G.S Animal Rescue. This is your chance to meet a furry friend up for adoption and begin the application process – No pets will be adopted on the day of the event.
Leading up to the event, we will be accepting donations for our Pet Donation Drive, which will be given to the organizations on the day of the event to help keep their adoption sites filled with necessary items to run the shelters. Please see the flyer for requested donations. The drive will run through the event.
Thank you in advance for any donation you can spare! And we look forward to seeing you in December!
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Please join me and my staff THIS FRIDAY, December 6th, from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm for our Annual Holiday Open House. Please stop by after the Hatboro Christmas Tree Lighting – which will take place at 6 pm at the Union Library of Hatboro - and join us for conversation and light refreshments! Meet my staff and learn how we can help!
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Holiday Donation Drive with Prothonotary’s Office & Victims Service Center
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The “Inspire and Empower” drive is accepting new arts and crafts supplies as well as educational and sensory toys to be distributed this holiday season to child survivors of sexual abuse and other violent crimes. The holidays can be a difficult time for trauma survivors, but the outpouring of the community’s generosity and support provides light and joy to children and their families.
We will be partnering with the Prothonotary’s Office and the Victims Service Center, to run this special Holiday Drive. Our office will serve as a collection site so please feel free to drop donations at your convenience during our open business hours of 9 am-4 pm Monday-Friday. (We are closed from 1 pm-2 pm on Tuesday for a Staff Meeting.)
Thank you in advance for supporting this important cause.
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Having trouble making it into the office? We offer mobile office hours at the Huntingdon Valley Library every 4th Thursday of the month and at the Upper Moreland Library every 4th Friday of the month. Both sessions will be 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Stop by and see us for assistance with any issues!
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We are proud to offer Veterans Service Hours every second Thursday to assist Veterans with a variety of issues – including but not limited to Compensation and Pension Claims, Education Benefits, State Benefits, and Burial and Survivor Benefits. A department service officer will be onsite. Reach out to our office at 215-259-5962 to make a one-hour appointment. Call to make your appointment today!
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Pennsylvania State Capitol
105-B East Wing
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 705-2044
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District Office
19 S. York Rd.
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 259-5962
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