Around the 53rd District

Rep. Steve Malagari December 6, 2024 | 2:42 PM

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Dear Neighbor,

As the year winds down, I’m excited to share some updates that highlight the hard work happening in our district and opportunities for you to connect, celebrate, and benefit from available resources.

The Holiday Season is officially here and my team and I are working extra hard to make sure that you have everything you need to finish strong in 2024.

I am very pleased to announce that several grants have been awarded in our district. Telford Police Department has been awarded a $50,000 grant for equipment upgrades. These funds will be used to purchase earbud translation units to aid in communicating with residents, new laptops to improved field reporting and more. For more information on the grant and its uses, visit: Malagari secures $50K DCED grant for Telford Borough Police Department

In addition, Pennsylvania’s Digital Connectivity Program has awarded 200 laptops to North Penn School District and 25 laptops to VietGroup Empowers. These awards will help to promote digital literacy among our residents. More information here: Lansdale institutions receive laptops through Pennsylvania’s Digital Connectivity Technology Program

Join the Fun at my Open House

Please join us for some holiday fun at my annual Open House on Thursday, December 12th from 5:00pm, to 7:00pm. Come get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus! (They will be collecting new and lightly used toys for Mitzvah Circle and Liz’s Birthday Closet if you would like to bring a contribution.) Enjoy some tasty snacks and cast your vote in our First Annual Festive Desk Contest. It’s going to be a great time. Hope to see you there!

PTRR Deadline Approaches

The deadline to apply for the 2023 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is December 31, 2024. If you haven’t applied yet, there is still time! And remember, the eligibility guidelines have been expanded, so even if you have not qualified in previous years, you may now. Rebates are available for those over the age of 65, widows and widowers over the age of 50 and those who have a verified disability. Your annual income must be under $45,000, but you only need to count half of your Social Security toward this total. If you have questions or would like to make an appointment to apply, please call us at 267-768-3671.

Fishing Licenses Available

Fishing licenses, permits, and vouchers for the upcoming 2025 season are now available at huntfish.pa.gov, 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.