News and Events

Homeowner Septic Program helps cover cost of septic systems, sewer hook-ups.

Functioning on-lot septic systems, laterals and connections to a public sewer system are essential for public health but are expensive to repair or replace.

The Homeowner Septic Program offers affordable loans for the repair or replacement of on-lot septic systems and sewer laterals, or a first-time sewer connection from an existing home. The revamped program now features:

• No restrictions on household income

• A streamlined application process

• Loan amounts up to $25,000 for all homes (including manufactured homes)

• No prepayment penalty

The program is funded and administered by Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA).

For more information or to start the PENNVEST application process, homeowners should contact a participating lender or PHFA at 1-855-U-Are-Home (827-3466), then press “0” to be connected with the Customer Solutions Center. Information on the program is also available here. Lenders interested in participating should visit the PHFA website for more details.

Household Hazardous Waste - Montgomery County is once again having their Household Hazardous Waste Event. Residents MUST schedule an appointment by pre-registering for an event. To view the flyer for more information and for the link to register click here.  For additional information and FAQ's about other counties hosting events, please visit Montgomery County's website. 

Southeastern PA Household Hazardous Waste Events - In addition to the Montgomery County Household Waste events, residents are welcome at the HHW events in Bucks, Chester, and Delaware Counties and Philadelphai at no charge. View flyer to find dates and locations of events. This is for household hazardous waste only, no electronics will be accepted.

Electronic Waste - Montgomery County has an agreement with Retrievr to schedule a pick up of electronic waste. All fees associated can be found on their website. Items to be picked up may include:

-Microwaves, TV's, monitors, dehumidifiers, window air-conditioners, and mini refrigerators. For a complete list of items and their associated cost, please visit the Retrievr website.

Tires - Montgomery County does not hold tire collection events. There is a list of outlets on their website or contact Emanuel Tire of PA at 610-277-6670.

Montgomery county offers a program called Retrievr (flyer), this is a pickup service for electronics and clothing recycling that serves Montgomery County, that it will accept for a fee.  Click on Retrievr for more information or text "PICKUP" to or call 757-703-3824.

For FAQ's and fees click on: https://retrievr.com/faq-phl/.  

All dogs three months or older must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year. Violators can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per violation plus court costs. Flyer

Dog licenses are available from your local county treasurer and other licensing agents. Click on the link below to get more information.

https://www.montcopa.org/1790/Annual-Dog-Licenses

To see the Upper Perkiomen Valley Library calendar of events click here.

Visit Upper Perkiomen Valley Library website for programs and services that the Library offers.

Applications are being accepted for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2022-23 winter heating season. 

LIHEAP helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants. The cash grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company or fuel provider. Grants range from $300 to $1,000 based on household size, income and fuel type.

There are two ways to apply for LIHEAP: Apply through COMPASS online, or download the application, fill it out and return it to the local county assistance office.

Click here to view the Marlborough Township 2020 Concise Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Fund Balance.

PECO operates and maintains more than 12,000 miles of natural gas distribution and service lines across southeastern Pennsylvania and serves more than 500,000 customers across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Lancaster counties.

Each year, PECO invests nearly $100 million in a rigorous maintenance and inspection program to ensure safe and reliable service for its customers.  PECO also continues to modernize our natural gas delivery system to improve service and expand natural gas availability for its customers.

What is PECO doing in the neighborhood?

• PECO is performing inspections of its natural gas meters and regulators as part of their work to ensure the safety of its customers, employees and communities.

• Inspections will be completed with more than 46,000 inspections conducted across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties.

• This work is part of PECO's rigorous maintenance and inspection program, which also includes quarterly and annual inspections of our transmission and distribution natural gas pipelines.

• These inspections are required by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

 Who will be performing the inspections and when will they occur?

• Work will be performed by Intren, a qualified PECO contractor.

• During the next few days, contractors will be visiting properties throughout the area to complete inspections.

• All contractors will have a PECO contractor ID badge.

  • Customers can contact PECO at 1-800-494-4000 to confirm an official visit.

 What do customers need to do?

• There is no cost for the inspection and it will only take a few minutes.  Customers will not experience any interruption to their natural gas service.

• You will not need to be home and PECO will not need to enter your home.

     To report an electric or natural gas emergency or power outage, customers should call PECO immediately at 1-800-841-4141

Comcast recently announced a significant expansion to eligibility for the low-income high-speed internet service to millions of households, including people with disabilities.  Internet Essentials provides high-speed internet service for $9.95 a month plus tax, the option to purchase a desktop or laptop computer for $149.99, and access free digital literacy training in print, online, and in person.  Individuals may qualify* if they have at least one child who is eligible for the National school Lunch Program, or if they receive public assistance through such programs as housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others.  Those wishing to apply can call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) or visit InternetEssentials.com

*Restrictions apply. Visit InternetEssentials.com for restrictions and complete details.

The Community Information Coordinator for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is reaching out to promote the HHSMontcoPA social media accounts.  They are constantly sharing HHS related news & initiatives, as well as promoting events that go on throughout our community.  You can find them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat...Follow! Like! Share! @HHSMontcoPA

The Pennsylvania Treasury is currently seeking the owners of more than $3.4 billion in unclaimed property.

Treasury receives hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed property every year. These items and funds go missing, often for things as simple as a misspelled name or an out-of-date address.

You can search Treasury’s Unclaimed Property database at www.patreasury.gov or call the Unclaimed Property call center at 1-800-222-2046.

The annual disclosure form must be posted in accordance with the requirements of Act 44 for each contractor that provides services to the Pension Plan.  Click Here  to view the current form.

Click Here  to view the current form.

Marlborough Township was the recipient of the 2022 PECO Green Region Open Space Program Grant in which the Township was awarded $5,000 to be used at Skymount Lake - Phase II Observation Project. The Township is extremely grateful for this grant which will provide residents and visitors a place to enjoy the open area.