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The Norristown Riverfront Redevelopment Planning and Feasibility Study

The Norristown Riverfront Redevelopment Planning and Feasibility Study (Nov. 2019) is now available to view

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NORRISTOWN FIRE PENSION THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT AWARD

NORRISTOWN FIRE PENSION THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT AWARD

After a public bidding process in accordance with Act 44, and shortly after their meeting on December 5, 2019, the Trustees of the Norristown Paid Fire Fighters Pension Plan accepted a propo...

The Norristown Fire Department to receive the Award of Valor

The National Liberty Museum will celebrate its 14^th annual Awards of Valor, presented by Your Local Chevrolet Dealers, on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

The honorees have been chosen. Eight Awards will be presented for Meritorious Communi...

Johnson Highway Bridge work complete!

Johnson Highway Bridge work competed ahead of schedule. 

PennDOT’s contractor has rehabilitated the bridge by removing the existing superstructure and installing a new bridge deck, barrier and sidewalk; performing sco...

Latshaw McCarthy Field Improvements

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New Backstop Netting Installed 

New Scoreboard - Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Wind Screens installed in addition to the new fencing

Completion of Phase 1 - Comprehensive Roads Program

Comprehensive roads program

View video update: 

Watch update video with Municipal Administrator Crandall Jones.

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Arbor Knoll Ribbon Cutting

Members of Council and municipal staff gathered on February 12, 2019 to celebrate the opening of Arbor Knoll, the third development project by Progressive Housing. 

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ICMA presents Council with the Excellence in Local Government Award

ICMA Excellence In Local Government Program Award 

A representative from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) presented plaques for the Excellence in Local Government Program Award for the Local Economic Revitalization Tax A...

Pothole Patching Taskforce

The Public Works Department has been hard at work filling all visible potholes on most municipal streets and roads.

Police Dog Gets Body Armor

Norristown Police Department’s K9 Jerry has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

The Norristown Riverfront Redevelopment Planning and Feasibility Study

The Norristown Riverfront Redevelopment Planning and Feasibility Study (Nov. 2019) is now available to view

Norristown Councilwoman Valerie Scott Cooper Re-Elected to the National League of Cities Board of Di

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 11, 2019

Press Contact:

Gabriela Prete

Norristown, PA 

pio@norristown.org

Norristown Councilwoman Valerie Scott Cooper Re-Elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors

SAN ANTONIO – Norristown Councilwoman Va...

Prestige Childcare grows business in Norristown

We are happy to announce that Marian and Jasmine Jones, owners of Prestige, Play and Learn received a $19,000 loan to support the expansion of their childcare business on Main St in #Norristown through the Small Business Assistance Center in partnership w...

Arbor Knoll Ribbon Cutting

Members of Council and municipal staff gathered on February 12, 2019 to celebrate the opening of Arbor Knoll, the third development project by Progressive Housing with the County Commissioners and organizations responsible for the projects. 

Photo...

Historic Facade Program

This program helps to eliminate conditions detrimental to the public's health, safety, and welfare by upgrading and replacing antiquated community infrastructure.

Services

These are the four principle ways in which the Planning and Municipal Development Department shapes development to ensure consistency with the Comprehensive Plan.

Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) Lane Closures Next Week for Construction in Norristown

Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) Lane Closures Next Week for Construction in Norristown

01/16/2020

King of Prussia, PA – Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) motorists will encounter periodic, flagger-controlled lane closures in either direction between...

Norristown Council Sends Condolences upon the Passing of Hank Cisco

For Immediate Release: January 15, 2020

Norristown Council Sends Condolences upon the Passing of Hank Cisco

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Norristown Municipal Council wishes to extend their deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of li...

Wolf Administration Announces Start of Construction to Reconstruct Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) i

PennDOT - District 6 News

King of Prussia, PA – The Wolf Administration announced today that work will begin on Monday, January 13, on a project to reconstruct and improve Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) and its intersections between Main Street ...

Councilwoman Sonya Sanders Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities' Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 20, 2019

Press Contact:

Gabriela Prete

The Municipality of Norristown

610-270-0429

pio@norristown.org

Councilwoman Sonya Sanders Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities’

Human Development Committee

WASHINGTON &m...

Norristown Councilwoman Valerie Scott Cooper Re-Elected to the National League of Cities Board of Di

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 11, 2019

Press Contact:

Gabriela Prete

Norristown, PA 

pio@norristown.org

Norristown Councilwoman Valerie Scott Cooper Re-Elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors

SAN ANTONIO – Norristown Counc...

Norristown Fire Department Donates Thanksgiving Dinners to 100 Families

For Immediate Release: November 26, 2019

Norristown Fire Department Donates Thanksgiving Dinners to 100 Families 

NORRISTOWN, PA – Full Thanksgiving dinners with all the trimmings were provided to one hundred (100) Norristown families in ...

Norristown Council Unveils New Playground Equipment

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Norristown has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 16, 2019    For more information, contact:

Technical Services Center Phone: (312) 977-9700

Fax: (312) 977-4806

E-mail: budgetawards@gfoa.org

(Chicago, Illinois)--Government Finance Officers Association...

Norristown Now Accepting Applications for the Seventh Citizens’ Leadership Academy

For Immediate Release:  August 15, 2019

Norristown Now Accepting Applications for the Seventh Citizens’ Leadership Academy

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Municipality of Norristown is pleased to offer the seventh Citize...

Norristown Municipal Council Adopts Campers

For Immediate Release: July 31, 2019

Norristown Municipal Council Adopts Campers

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Municipality of Norristown announced today the launch of the Council Adopts a Camp Child (CACC) program.  The program, spearheaded by th...

Norristown Codes Department Becomes 1st Nationally Accredited Program in Pennsylvania

Norristown Codes Department Becomes 1st Nationally Accredited Program in Pennsylvania

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Municipality of Norristown is proud to announce that its Department of Buildings & Code Enforcement has attained accreditatio...

Norristown Fire Department and Police Department Win Battle of the Badges

For Immediate Release: June 18, 2019                                        ...

Norristown Municipal Council President Issues Statement Regarding the May 11, 2019 Events at the Sai

For Immediate Release: May 14, 2019

Contact: Gabriela Prete, Public Information Officer

610-270-0429

Norristown Municipal Council President Issues Statement Regarding the May 11, 2019 Events at the Saint Francis of Assisi Carnival

NORRISTOWN, PA – N...

Norristown Municipality Announces Commitment to 100% Clean, Renewable Energy by 2050

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                   &am...

Norristown Fire Department’s 4th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Smoke Detector Blitz

For Immediate Release: January 15, 2020

Norristown Fire Department’s 4th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Smoke Detector Blitz 

NORRISTOWN, PA –The Norristown Fire Department will honor the legacy of Dr. Ma...

Norristown Officials Debut New Firetruck through Capital Improvement Plan

Norristown Officials Debut New Firetruck through Capital Improvement Plan

NORRISTOWN, PA – Norristown Officials announced today the debut of a new dual purpose engine and ladder that went into service on December 31, 2018.  The new 2018 ...

Norristown Council Focuses on Keeping Norristown Beautiful

NORRISTOWN, PA – In a demonstration of its continued commitment to addressing long-standing issues in the community, the Municipal Council of Norristown announced today they will hold a press conference on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. at...

Norristown Municipality Wins Diversity and Inclusion Award at Congressional City Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 5, 2018

 Norristown Municipality Wins Diversity and Inclusion Award at Congressional City Conference

NORRISTOWN, PA — April 5, 2018 —The National League of Cities (NLC) recognized Norristown Municipali...

Norristown Embarks On Phase I of its Comprehensive Road Maintenance Plan

NORRISTOWN EMBARKS ON PHASE I OF ITS COMPREHENSIVE ROAD MAINTENANCE PLAN TARGETING THE 50 WORST ROADS IN TOWN

Municipality of Norristown 

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 

Norristown Launches Phase I of its Comprehensive ...

Municipality Launches New Economic Development Website for Norristown www.NorristownNow.org

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Contact: Gabriela Prete, 

August 3, 2017 Public Information Officer Phone: 610-270-0429 

Municipality Launches New Economic Development Website for Norristown www.NorristownNow.org

NORRISTOWN, P...

Council Statement on the Acquisition of 340 Harding Boulevard

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Contact: Gabriela Prete,

October 5, 2017 Public Information Officer

610-270-0429

Council Statement on the Acquisition of 340 Harding Boulevard

NORRISTOWN, PA – In the interest of full transparenc...

Norristown Council approves $10 million CIP Program

Press Release

                                            ...

Norristown Officials respond to inquiries about 805 Noble Street

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Contact: Gabriela Prete,

September 19, 2017 Public Information Officer

610-270-0429

Norristown Officials respond to inquiries about 805 Noble Street

NORRISTOWN, PA – Recently inquires have been made on a property in the muni...

Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) Lane Closures Next Week for Construction in Norristown

Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) Lane Closures Next Week for Construction in Norristown

01/16/2020

King of Prussia, PA – Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) motorists will encounter periodic, flagger-controlled lane closures in either direction between...

Norristown Fire Department’s 4th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Smoke Detector Blitz

For Immediate Release: January 15, 2020

Norristown Fire Department’s 4th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Smoke Detector Blitz 

NORRISTOWN, PA –The Norristown Fire Department will honor the legacy of Dr. Ma...

NORRISTOWN FIRE PENSION THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT AWARD

NORRISTOWN FIRE PENSION THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT AWARD

After a public bidding process in accordance with Act 44, and shortly after their meeting on December 5, 2019, the Trustees of the Norristown Paid Fire Fighters Pension Plan accepted a propo...

Norristown Fire Department Donates Thanksgiving Dinners to 100 Families

For Immediate Release: November 26, 2019

Norristown Fire Department Donates Thanksgiving Dinners to 100 Families 

NORRISTOWN, PA – Full Thanksgiving dinners with all the trimmings were provided to one hundred (100) Norristown families in need by th...

The Norristown Fire Department to receive the Award of Valor

For Further Information:

Debbie Fleischman

Fleischman Public Relations

215-313-1575/fleischmandeb@gmail.com

THE NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM CELEBRATES EXCEPTIONAL POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS AT 14TH ANNUAL AWARDS OF VALOR CEREMONY PRESENTED BY THE PHILADELPH...

Robbery Prevention Tips from NPD

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Norristown Officials Debut New Firetruck through Capital Improvement Plan

Norristown Officials Debut New Firetruck through Capital Improvement Plan

NORRISTOWN, PA – Norristown Officials announced today the debut of a new dual purpose engine and ladder that went into service on December 31, 2018.  The new 2018 ...

NFD receives new firetruck through CIP

As part of the 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan, the Norristown Fire Department has a new firetruck added to their fleet.  The new Quint 27 was built at the E-One facility in Ocala, FL.           &am...

Med Return Box at NPD

The Municipality of Norristown now has a permanent MedReturn Drug Collection Unit. 

The Norristown Police Department has partnered with The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office to establish a permanent MedReturn drug col...

Back to School Safety

The new school year is starting! Be aware of children walking to and from school and of reduced speed limits in school zones.

MONTCO Sheriff Unveils Mobile App

A new free mobile phone app will allow users to stay on top of the latest news from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The MontcoPASheriff App provides one-touch access to MCSO services and news and is available to download on iOS and Andro...

Police Dog Gets Body Armor

Norristown Police Department’s K9 Jerry has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) Lane Closures Next Week for Construction in Norristown

Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) Lane Closures Next Week for Construction in Norristown

01/16/2020

King of Prussia, PA – Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) motorists will encounter periodic, flagger-controlled lane closures in either direction between...

Public Works Department uses ingenuity to conduct bridge repair

The Public Works Department, led by Director Thomas N. Odenigbo, P.E., CFM, CSI took on bridge work repairs at several sites around the Municipality of Norristown.  Their ingenuity provided cost saving solutions to the Municipality by having an i...

Lane/Road Restrictions and Closures

PECO to do work on West Airy Street in Norristown

Milling and overlaying of asphalt pavement on W. Airy Street between Buttonwood Street and Stanbridge Street will be taking place on Friday, August 9th due to PECO work on one half of the street from the cu...

Street Repair

Depending on funds available, each year Norristown receives bids for repairing and paving streets in the Municipality.

Report a Pothole

Report a pothole or a street light outage to the Public Works Department.

2020 Municipal Council Meeting Schedule

Norristown Sewer Authority is moving

NASD 2019-20 Budget

Norristown Area School District 

2019-2020 Budget Presentation

Norristown Municipality Announces Commitment to 100% Clean, Renewable Energy by 2050

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                   &am...

Take the summer concert survey

We want to hear from you!  Did you attend the summer concerts at Elmwood Park?  Did you like the bands? Is there a genre of music you would like to hear?  

Let us know by taking our survey

Quick ball open house for players

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Latshaw McCarthy Field Improvements

latshaw mccarthy field 

New Backstop Netting Installed 

New Scoreboard - Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Wind Screens installed in addition to the new fencing

Norristown Parks

Check out Norristown parks, facilities, and a list of their amenities.

Recreation

Norristown Rec provides programming year round for all community members, youth, families, and seniors.

Programs

The Recreation Department provides programs for children and adults throughout the year Summer Camps & Basketball Leagues.