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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2025 Fishing Licenses, Permits, and Gift Vouchers On Sale Now
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Beginning December 1, 2024, fishing licenses, permits, and vouchers for the upcoming 2025 season can be purchased through the HuntFishPA online portal on the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) website (Fishandboat.com), on your smartphone using the FishBoatPA mobile app, or by visiting one of nearly 700 retail license issuing agents. 2025 licenses, permits, and vouchers purchased now are valid immediately for up to 13 months, from December 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025.
For additional information, please check out the full news release: 2025 Fishing Licenses, Permits, and Gift Vouchers on Sale December 1! | Fish and Boat Commission | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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PennDOT to Offer Six New License Plates Honoring Military Veterans
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I am proud to report that I was the Prime Sponsor of HB 1747 creating this special registration plate for Women Veterans, and I am so proud to see it come to fruition.
Three of the new plates recognize service members who received medals or honors for individual achievements or deployments.
These plates include:
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Registration Plate – Applicants must submit a completed MV-150, “Application for U.S. Military Service Registration Plate,” and a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214 “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers” indicating they were awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.
Operation Inherent Resolve Veterans Plate – Applicants must submit a completed MV-150P, “Application for U.S. Military Service Registration Plate,” and a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214 “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers” indicating they participated in Operation Inherent Resolve against the Islamic State and the Levant, which encompasses campaigns in Iraq, Syria, and Libya.
Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Registration Plate - Applicants must submit a completed MV-150P, “Application for U.S. Military Service Registration Plate,” and a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214 “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers” indicating they served in the 65th Infantry Regiment – The Borinqueneers – or other evidence or having received the Congressional Gold Medal.
The other three new plate designs recognize women veterans. Two are available for motorcycles and the third is for passenger cars or trucks with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.
Women Veteran Registration Plate - This standard issue plate is available for a fee of $26 and consists of plate colors of white, blue, and gold and bears a graphic representing women veterans. Applicants must submit a completed MV-150V, “Application for U.S. Military Service Registration Plate,” and a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214 “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” or a legible photocopy of the front and back of their DD2(RET), “United States Uniformed Services Identification Card (Retired).”
Honoring Our Women Veteran Motorcycle Registration Plate – A special fund registration plate allowing applicants to purchase the plate for a fee of $41, with $15 going to the Veterans Trust Fund to support programs and resources assisting women veterans. Applicants must submit a completed MV-914, “Application for Honoring Our Veterans Special Fund Registration Plate.”
Women Veteran Motorcycle Registration Plate – This standard issue motorcycle plate is available for a fee of $26 and consists of plate colors of white, blue, and gold and bears a graphic representing women veterans. Applicants must submit a completed MV-150V, “Application for U.S. Military Service Registration Plate,” and a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214 “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” or a legible photocopy of the front and back of their DD2(RET), “United States Uniformed Services Identification Card (Retired).”
If you are interested in any of these special veteran's plates, please stop by our office and we can assist with the application!
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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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Abington Away Home Notification Program
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The Away Home Program is designed to provide homeowners a means of having their residence checked periodically by an officer when they are away from home for an extended period of time. To participate in this program, the homeowner can complete our Away Home Notification Form online, call, or visit the Abington Township Police Department. Homeowners are also encouraged to help protect their homes by placing lights on a timer and arranging to have mail picked up.
Click here to sign up for the program:
Away Home Notification Form – Abington Township Police Department
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We had a wonderful time meeting and greeting with constituents at our annual Holiday Open House. Many came through after the Hatboro Tree Lighting and enjoyed some hot apple cider and hot chocolate with cookies as we chatted about how our office can help you! Thanks to everyone who stopped by, and we wish you all a happy and warm holiday season.
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AQUA Opens Hatboro Well Treatment Facility to Treat PFAS Chemicals
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Last Thursday, I was invited to attend the opening of the new AQUA PFAS treatment facility at its Hatboro well station. This new system removes PFAS from drinking water sources from two wells serving nearly 13,000 people in the Hatboro area and meets the new PFAS national drinking water standards. The construction of the facility was completed using grant funds through PENNVEST at no direct cost to the customer. As we know, PFAS chemicals are a silent danger in everyday products and in our water. Taking action to eliminate them is essential to safeguarding our community’s health and through treatment facilities like this, we are addressing this issue head-on and ensuring our community becomes and stays a safer, healthier place to live.
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Arc Alliance Holiday Open House
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On Saturday, I attended the Arc Alliance Breakfast with Santa! There were so many families and kiddos there and music was provided by the Springfield High School Band. Arc Alliance is such a wonderful organization helping so many members of our district and communities.
The Arc Alliance supports individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. It provides caring, professional support and services and creates life-changing solutions for its clients.
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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 THIS 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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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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