7th Annual Trappe Community Day

Mayor Peck and Swoop

Mark your calendars for a day filled with games, events, food, and fun! The 7th Annual Trappe Community Day will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 10:00am to 4:30pm at Water Works Park, 220 West First Avenue in Trappe.

Hey Kids! Be sure to check out the petting zoo, pony rids, moon bounce, rock-climbing wall, giant slides, magic show, and Kids Day of America and Health Fair. Parents, don't miss the swinging sounds of The Cameos. "There's so much to see and do at this year's event," says Borough Mayor Connie Peck. "Fantastic food, terrific games, and fun activities for children of all ages... it's a great day that's sure to be a hit with the entire family."

There is no admission charge, and all activities and shows are free! In the event of rain, Trappe Community Day will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2010.

We are looking for area businesses like these generous sponsors to support this event. Fill out a Sponsorship Form and, as a sponsor, you would be eligible to participate in the festivities. Or, if you would like to volunteer your time to help with this event, please contact Borough Hall at 610.489.7181.

Tax Information

So you just paid your tax bill and want to know where your money went? Surprisingly, many of the taxes collected by Trappe Borough are collected on behalf of other taxing authorities and do not go to the borough at all. Check out this guide to where the tax bills collected by Trappe Borough go.

Volunteers Needed

Through many years of planning, Rambo Park was considered to be a gem waiting to be polished. Now, much polishing has been accomplished, and Rambo Park is a wonderful addition to the borough. But, a little more still remains to be done.

The recently established landscape beds, butterfly gardens, and wildflower gardens require attention, and additional gardens may still be established. Trappe Borough is seeking volunteers to share their gardening talents to ensure that Rambo Park remains a polished gem. If you are interested, contact Borough Hall at 610.489.7181.

Council Agendas Now Online

Trappe Borough has begun posting agendas for upcoming Borough Council meetings online. Agendas can be found on the same page as meeting minutes.

PVSD Per Capita Tax Information

The recent Per Capita Tax notices from PVSD included some errors due to outdated mailing information. PVSD has provided a notice with clarification of the tax bills on their website: Information About Per Capita Tax Bills.

Rambo Park Dedication

Trappe Borough dedicated its new addition, Rambo Park, on June 12, 2010. The park is location on West Fifth Avenue in Trappe, near the Trappe Fire Department. It offers trails and benches for peaceful time in the park, as well as a playground and pavillion for family picnics.

Trappe 5-Year Budget Named
Top Municipal Budget in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded the 2010 Governor's Award for Local Government Excellence to Trappe Borough for the borough's 5-Year budget. The award recognizes accomplishment in the field of Fiscal Accountability and Best Management Practices.

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) representatives present the award to Trappe Borough. Pictured left-to-right: Jackie Parker, DCED; Lew DiPrete, Trappe Borough Council; Paul Edwards, Trappe Borough Council; Connie Peck, Trappe Mayor; Fred Schuetz, Trappe Borough Council President; Fred Reddig, DCED.

Trappe Borough is among the very few Pennsylvania municipalities to have adopted a multi-year budget. And better still, the budget is balanced for all five years! Trappe Borough is the only Montgomery County municipality to win this prestigious award during the last decade, and only the second municipality in the five-county region to do so during this same period.

2010 Changes in Bulk Item Collection

The Borough has signed a waste and recyclable collection contract that will keep the current hauler, BFI-Allied Waste, working in Trappe until at least June 2013. The deal provides weekly service to Borough homeowners at no additional cost. And, the long-term contract saves taxpayers more than $40,000 in 2010 alone. BFI-Allied Waste offers single-stream recycling and will likewise provide for the annual collection of holiday trees.

The sole change in 2010 service comes with the collection of bulk items. Beginning this month, bulk items will be collected on the last collection day of each month rather than just once a quarter. Residents will be permitted to dispose of only one bulk item per month, however. Residents who wish to dispose of more than one bulk item per month may contract for this service with BFI-Allied Waste. There is a $35 fee per additional bulk item collected; this fee is $60 for each bulk item that possesses Freon.

For more information please contact Borough Hall at (610) 489-7181.

from Mayor Connie Peck

Please allow me to extend my warmest welcome. As a public servant, I continuously look for ways to improve the quality of life for citizens of Trappe. If you have an idea, a concern, or just want to discuss an issue, I am available. I invite you to invest some time in knowing your neighbor, your government, your school district, and your community. Trappe's website can be a first step in that direction.

Trappe is proud to preserve it's past and is committed to a strong and stable community with a view to the future.

Sincerely,

Connie Peck, Mayor, Trappe Borough