October 11, 2023

Fire Department Talks Fire Safety With Youth

It's Fire Prevention Week, which means the Upper Gwynedd Fire Department will be making an extra effort to visit schools and daycares this week to discuss fire safety with young children.

The theme of Fire Prevention Week is "Cooking safety starts with YOU." The Fire Department's visits not only stress fire safety, they introduce young people to careers in public service.

The Fire Department accepts members as young as 14. The junior firefighter program sets individuals up for success as they learn skills and training valuable both in and out of the fire service.

Last year, the Fire Department started a partnership with the North Montco Technical Career Center to host interns from the Protective Services program. Two interns are currently spending time at the firehouse throughout the week, training and responding to emergencies during school hours as well as performing daily tasks to aid in keeping the firehouse running.

Most of the Fire Department's current line officers started their fire service careers as junior firefighters, like Captain Blaze Mullaly below.

Click here to see more "then and now" Fire Department photos on Facebook.

In This Issue

Fire Department & Youth
Breast Cancer Awareness
Retail Theft
Composting Workshop
Library Events
Fall Fest
Parks & Rec Activities
Meeting Calendar

Police Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness

The Police Department is once again displaying pink ribbons and badges during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Awareness of the facts and statistics surrounding breast cancer in the U.S. is key in empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health.

Did you know these following statistics about Breast Cancer?

1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime

In 2023, an estimated 297,790 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S., as well as 55,720 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.

64% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage (there is no sign that cancer has spread outside of the breast), for which the 5-year survival rate is 99%.

This year an estimated 43,700 women will die from breast cancer in the U.S.

Although rare, men get breast cancer too. In 2023, an estimated 2,800 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year in the U.S., and approximately 530 will die.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. In 2023, it is estimated that approximately 30% of all new women’s cancer diagnoses will be breast cancer.

There are over 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

On average, every 2 minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States.

Click here to visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation for more information

Retail Theft Is A Serious Criminal Offense

The North Penn area, including Upper Gwynedd, has seen a significant rise in retail theft cases.

The Upper Gwynedd Police Department and the state take retail theft very seriously. There is a three-strike rule in Pennsylvania regarding retail theft offenses. The PA Crimes Code states that a third or subsequent retail theft will result in a 3rd degree felony charge, regardless of the amount of the stolen merchandise.

Click here for the Crimes Code, Chapter 39, Section 3929 for more information

Composting Workshop On October 18

The Environmental Advisory Council is hosting a Composting Workshop next Wednesday, October 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Parkside Place. The cost is $10.

Click here for more information

Upcoming Library Events

The North Wales Library has two upcoming events.

This Friday and Saturday, October 13 and October 14, the Library will hold a book sale.

On October 19, the Library will host best-selling author Brittney Morris.

Fall Fest Coming On October 21

Parkside Place is where you want to be on Saturday, October 21, for the Township's Fall Fest.

The family fun, games, activities and prizes run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plus, there is a sold out list of vendors that you won't want to miss.

Winter Teen Trip Registration Begins Monday

Winter Teen Trip: New Winter Teen Trip Camp December 27-29 for ages 12-15. Registration opens this Monday, October 16. Spots will go fast.

Details here

Parents Night Out: Parents Night Out costume party on October 27. Drop your kids off in their costumes for a Halloween party with festive games, crafts, and more! Pizza and dessert will be provided.

Information here

NYC Bus Trip: Spend Nov. 20 in New York

and see the Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes in their annual musical holiday stage show presented at Radio City Music Hall.

More details here

Discover how easy it is to make beautiful projects by hand using stamping, die cutting, and other paper crafting techniques. Don’t miss our next class on November 5.

Upper Gwynedd Meeting Calendar

Township meetings are open to the public.

Meeting Agendas (posted when available)

October 11: Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m.

October 17: Board of Commissioners business meeting, 7 p.m.

October 19: Human Relations Commission, 6:30 p.m.

October 24: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m.

Upper Gwynedd Township

1 Parkside Place, North Wales, PA 19454

Ph: (215) 699-7777 Fax: (215) 699-8846