State Rep. Bryan Lentz (D, PA-161) invites all district residents to a town hall meeting. Bryan will hear from constituents and discuss some of the critical issues recently debated or coming up in Harrisburg, including mass transit funding, energy independence and legislative reform. He will also be discussing his proposal to create a Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional Airport Authority to help relieve the overcrowded air traffic at Philadelphia International Airport.

Where: Ridley Municipal Building, 100 E. MacDade Blvd, Folsum. [map]
When: August 30, 2007, 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Residents who cannot make it to the town meeting are reminded that Lentz’s district office is located at 630 Fairview Road, Suite 104. You can call the office at (610) 544-7301.

* * * *

Update: The Delco Times covered the town hall meeting, which ranged over a variety of issues.

What: Town Hall Meeting on Iraq
When: Thursday, August 16th at 6:30 pm
Where: The Science Center, Room 101, Swarthmore College.

Congressman Joe Sestak will hold a town hall meeting on Iraq. He plans to give brief remarks and then take questions from the audience. The event will be open to the public and press.

Directions: From Rt. 320 North, turn left onto Elm Avenue. After the first stop sign, proceed to the stone pillars on your left. Turn left onto Whittier Place. Cross several speed bumps. Park in the large visitor’s lot on your right. The Science Center is the huge building right next to the lot.

The David Landau for County Council campaign has a new campaign headquarters. A grand opening celebration is planned for Sunday August 12th. Anyone who’s interested in seating Democratic representation on County Council is welcome to come join in the festivities and hear David’s plan. Refreshments will be served.

When: Sunday, August 12th, 3-6 PM.
Where: 400 N. Springfield Rd, Clifton Heights. (Corner of Springfield Rd. and Oak Ave.) [Google map]

State Rep. Bryan Lentz (D, PA-161) invites all members of the district to a town hall meeting. Bryan will talk about a lot of the current issues before the House, including public transit and healthcare reform. This is also an opportunity for other concerns and questions to be addressed.

Where: Rutledge Borough Community Center, 212 Unity Terrace
When: July 12, 2007, 7:00-9:00 PM

**UPDATE**

An emergency session to approve the final version of state budget will require Bryan’s presence in Harrisburg on July 12. As a result, the town hall meeting has been rescheduled. Here are the new details:

Where: Ridley Municipal Building, 100 E. MacDade Blvd, Folsum.
When: August 30, 2007, 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Residents who cannot make it to the town meeting are reminded that Lentz’s district office is located at 630 Fairview Road, Suite 104. You can call the office at (610) 544-7301.

This is strictly non-partisan news, but it’s a nice story about the Nether Providence government at work, so it’s worth noting here.

On the evening of June 15th, the Nether Providence Board of Commissioners held a dessert reception at the Helen Kate Furness library to thank all Nether Providence residents who volunteer their time to our community, including service on the Township’s various committees, boards and commissions. Over 45 people enjoyed some sweet treats and the chance to meet other residents who shared their enthusiasm for our community.

Especially noteworthy was the presence of Mervyn Harris, currently on the Historical Commission. Mr. Harris has served on nearly every imaginable volunteer capacity in his over 50 years living in Nether Providence. Thank you, Mr. Harris!

The event was also an opportunity for the gathered to meet our new assistant township manager, SheaBrianna Christilaw, most recently of Upper St. Clair, PA. The assistant manager’s position was eliminated by the previous board, but was reinstated by the current board. The Township employees have quite a workload to manage, so it’s great to have Ms. Christilaw on board to help keep things running smoothly.

Congressman Joe Sestak will hold a meeting about Medicaid for 7th District seniors. The meeting will outline the benefits available to seniors, with instructions and forms provided.

When: April 23, 11:00 AM
Where: Church of Christ, Folsom. From MacDade Boulevard, turn on Tasker at Dunkin Donuts, go one block.
Call (610) 583-5404 for more information.

State Representative Bryan Lentz will open an additional constituent services office in Brookhaven. The Brookhaven office opening party being held this Saturday, March 17, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Brookhaven Borough Municipal Building (2 Cambridge Road).

Lentz and his staff will be available to answer questions and hear concerns on PennDOT, PACE/PACENET, Property Taxes/Rent Rebates, CHIP (children’s health insurance) and other topics.

While on the topic of Lentz, the Nether Providence Democrats wish to extend on our congratulations to him and his wife Jennifer on the birth of their son. Joseph Thomas Lentz was born on March 13, 2007. Mother and son are reported healthy.

Nether Providence will mark Earth Day on Sunday, April 22. Tentatively plans include a litter pickup effort and tree planting demonstration in South Media, and a project to cut vines and remove invasive plants in Furness Park. More details will be coming and will be posted on the Township website. Hold the date!

In other news…

Nether Providence received a $3,000 grant from the TreeVitalize program, a consortium that includes the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and other organizations working to protect the region’s tree canopy. The grant will be used to redraft sections of the Township code in order to provide better protection to trees in our community.

The board adopted a new ordinance that establishes limits on the amount of impervious surface that can be created on residential properties. The ordinance will help address stormwater runoff problems throughout the Township.

Assuming the weather doesn’t change the schedule, Congressman Joe Sestak will host a day-long education summit at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit tomorrow (Monday, Febrary 26, 2007).

The event is billed as an opportunity for invited educators, administrators and student leaders in his district to discuss key educational issues with policymakers. Among the invited guests expected to attend are Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, George Miller, and the Assistant Secretary of Education, Terrell Halaska. Panelists will examine early childhood, primary and secondary education, and special education.

The public may attend. For more information, call Courtney Mengel at 610-892-8623. More »

On Friday, February 9, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) is hosting and moderating a town hall, public meeting on the FAA’s proposed airspace redesign and airport expansion at Philadelphia International Airport. The event will be held at the Ridley Township Municipal Building on Friday, February 9, 2007 at 7:30PM. The FAA’s Airspace Redesign Manager and the Congressman’s Expert Advisory Board will be in attendance to update the public on the current status of the FAA projects, discuss next steps, and take questions from concerned residents.

Where: Ridley Township Municipal Building, 100 East MacDade Blvd, Folsom, PA 19033
When: Friday, February 9, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.

This meeting will be followed in the coming weeks by an event with House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Jerry Costello and Deputy Secretary of Transportation Maria Cino to hear resident concerns about the FAA airspace redesign and airport expansion.