Municipal Council Meeting- July 7

The Municipal Council of Norristown will meet online on July 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Comments from the public on (non-)agenda items can be sent to PIO@norristown.org before the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

MEETING ACCESS: Join the meeting by phone: 1 (872) 240-3212; ...

July 4th goes virtual!

We are putting together a virtual event to celebrate America’s 244^th birthday!

What does that look like? Well, I am going to put together a video of all of the usual participants of the parade, with music and a grande finale. I am also putting to...

COVID-19 mortgage, rent assistance applications with the state

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has just advertised that they are accepting applications for rent and mortgage relief for those who lost income due to the economic slowdown. 

NOTE: These applications may be completed now, but the ...

Use of fireworks in Norristown

The annual fireworks display for the Fourth of July will be noticeably missing this year due to the current public health crisis. But, that does not mean the fireworks should turn into a nightly event in front of residential homes throughout Norristown.&a...

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Interactive Hub, what to know, testing and community updates

LINK TO THE NORRISTOWN CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE HUB

July 1 UPDATE: Masks must be worn at all times whenever you leave your house. 

Montgomery County went to GREEN on June 26. Please see the county’s website for reopening guidance.&am...

Sale of the Norristown Municipal Waste Authority

Starting May 12, meetings were conducted online to discuss the potential sale of the Municipality’s wastewater collection and conveyance system to Aqua Pennsylvania. Aqua has made a bid for $82 million to purchase the authority which provides se...

Get rid of unwanted electronics, hazardous waste

Montgomery County, and neighboring communities, are providing a number of waste removal and pickup options for you, many of them for free. See the attached flyers for more information.

The Norristown Riverfront Redevelopment Planning and Feasibility Study

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

Pothole Patching Taskforce

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

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...

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.

Municipality of Norristown to reopen facilities, parks on July 1

NORRISTOWN- After three-and-a-half months of being closed to the public, Norristown Municipal Hall, municipal parks, and other municipal facilities will reopen on July 1.

The municipality’s list of operations during the green phase of the state&a...

Juneteenth declared a holiday in Norristown

NORRISTOWN- Norristown Municipal Council Thursday afternoon announced it has declared Juneteenth (June 19) a holiday in the municipality.

Municipal Hall and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated ...

Norristown honored by national government finance association for excellent financial reporting

The Government Financial Officers Association of the United States and Canada recently announced it has awarded the Municipality of Norristown with its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the comprehensive annual financial...

Northbound Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) Detour Begins Jan. 27 Through Fall 2022 in Norristown

Northbound Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) Detour Begins Jan. 27 Through Fall 2022 in Norristown

JANUARY 26, 2020 PENNDOT

Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) in Norristown, Montgomery County, will be closed to northbound traffic between Main Street and Elm Stre...

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

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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 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 ...

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 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 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 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 approves $10 million CIP Program

Press Release

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Rep. Bradford announces over $100K in funding for local first responders

NORRISTOWN, Jan. 22 – State Rep. Matt Bradford, D-Montgomery, announced a total of $101,078 in state grants awarded to eight fire and EMS companies across the 70th Legislative District.

“Fire and rescue services are the backbone of any ...

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...

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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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...

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...

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

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                   &am...

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.