MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Upper Providence Township Contact:
935 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063
610-565-4944 * Fax 610-565-8924
Emergency - 911

Rose Tree Media School District (administrative offices)
Phone - 610-627-6000
www.rtmsd.org
School Closing Number - 542

Realty Tax - Upper Providence Township levies a tax on all property transferred from one owner to another. The collection/payment of the tax takes place at the property closing. The total transfer tax on all real property sold in Upper Providence Township is 3% of the sale price. Of the 3%, 1% goes to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, .5% to the Rose Tree Media School District and 1 1/2% to Upper Providence Township.(the County will take out this additional 1/2% beginning March 8, 2010)

2010 Township Tax Levy - 3.434 mils

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program - contact 717-787-6960 or the website www.papropertytaxrelief.com
for detailed information and forms

Facts:

• Settled about 1683
• Incorporated as a township in 1687
• Area 5.93 square miles
• Population- 10,509 per year 2000 census
• Distance to center city Philadelphia is 21 miles or 45 minutes
• Upper Providence is 98% residential, 1% commercial and 1% industrial
• 90 to 360 feet above sea level

Parks:

• Cherry Street Field
• Rose Tree Park
• Ridley Creek State Park
• Weldon Street Tot Lot
• Houtman Park
• Ray Roche Park
• Louis Scott Park
• Berman Park

Senior Citizens:

Upper Providence Township seniors (55 and over) are invited to join the Senior Citizens Club. The Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Rose Tree Fire House at 1 PM. Members enjoy informative meetings and planned day trips. The Club is free of charge to all Upper Providence Township senior citizens. Come and be a part of the fun!

COSA County Office of Services for the Aging:
COSA@co.delaware.pa.us
or 610-490-1300

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Representatives:

26th Senatorial District, Ted Erickson, (R) 610-853.4100 www.senatorerickson.com
161st General Assembly District, Bryan R. Lentz (D) - 630 Fairview Road, Swarthmore 19081 (districts 2 & 3) 610-544-7301 www.pahouse.com/Lentz
168th General Assembly District, Thomas H. Killion (R) 610-325-1541 (districts 1, 4 & 5) www.repkillion.com
7th Congressional District, Joseph Sestak (D) Suite 203, 600 N. Jackson Street, Media http://sestak.house.gov/ 610-892-862

PLACES OF WORSHIP

ADMINISTRATION HOLIDAYS FOR 2010

The Administration Buildings will be closed on the following dates:

ON-LOT SEWAGE

Disposal Systems

For the health and welfare of your family and neighbors officials feel it is in your best interest to properly maintain your On-Lot Septic System.

The Township has a septic system Management & Maintenance brochure available in the Administrative Office for your reference.

In addition, the Township's Sewage Enforcement Officer is available to answer your questions.

Tips on keeping your system running....

* Do not use caustic drain cleaners on clogged pipes. Use boiling water or a drain snake to open clogs.
* Conserve water to avoid hydraulic overloading or the system.
* Use bathroom cleaners and laundry detergent in moderation
* Do not use your system as a trash can. Do not flush disposable diapers, tampons, condoms, paper towels, cat litter or cigarettes into the system.
* Avoid dumping grease or fats down down the kitchen drain. They solidify and the accumulation may contribute to plumbing and system blockages.
* Keep paint, varnish, thinners, oil, photographic solutions, pesticides and other hazardous chemicals out of the system. Even small amounts of these can destroy the biological digestion taking place in your septic system. Do not flush unused medicines.
* The use of garbage disposals is discouraged. If you have a garbage disposal use it sparingly. Garbage disposals add unnecessary solids and nutrients to the system.

SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING

A snow parking & traffic emergency exists when 2 inches or more of ice, sleet, hail or snow is predicted or actually occurs. Certain Township streets are posted as being snow emergency routes. Thus, whenever a snow parking & traffic emergency is in effect, it is unlawful to for any person to obstruct or impede traffic or hinder snow removal or salting operations.

OTHER REGULATIONS

Animals: Restricted
Curfew :
No minor person (under 18) shall be or remain upon any street, highway, alley, park or public place within the Township after the hour of 10:00 p.m. and before the hour of 5 :00 a.m. the following day, as measured by the prevailing time, except that on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings and the eve and day of any holiday as recognized and established by Council, the restrictions shall apply at 11:00 p.m. and remain until 5:00 a.m. of the following day. Such restrictions shall be imposed unless the minor person is accompanied by his or her parent or is in the performance of employment for which he or she is receiving compensation or is returning from a recognized activity.