Covid-19 Updates

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COVID-19 Update

The US Department of Health and Human Services began posting hospital specific datasets to its website in early December, 2020. While these datasets were recently featured in the New York Times, there is more information in them then what is being reported. I’ve combed through these, and tried to break down Abington specific numbers in the graphs that discuss total hospital occupancy within Abington, as well as graphed what’s happening at Abington-Jefferson and Holy Redeemer Hospitals. I will try to refresh the graphs as the datasets are updated weekly.

These graphs provide a snapshot of the COVID-19 hospitalization situation locally. To learn more about what is happening in Montgomery County, click here.

Wash your hands, mask up, and maintain distance.

Abington Graphs

Board of Commissioners Meeting

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Board of Commissioners Meeting- Jan. 14

This week, the Board of Commissioners will hold their regular standing meeting, along with the Committee of the Whole Meeting.

On the Board of Commissioners agenda this week, Commissioners will discuss Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board appointments, the appointment of a Township Engineer, and the creation of a new Vehicular and Pedestrian Safety Committee.

On the Committee of the Whole agenda, commissioners will discuss a Residential Rental License Permit in an effort to protect the health, safety, and welfare of renters in the Township, as well as discuss the development application of a 244 unit apartment building behind Whole Foods on the Fairway, and review Hunter Soccer Club’s application for a turf field at Penbryn Park.

Limekiln Pike Bridge to Close Next Weekend

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Road Closed!

PennDOT has informed us that Limekiln Pike, from Mount Carmel Avenue to Willow Grove Avenue, will be closed next weekend, starting at 12pm on Friday, January 15, running through 5am Monday, January 18th. During this time, the suggested alternate is Mount Carmel Ave to Easton Road.

This is the first of at least four closures. The others are tentatively scheduled 12pm Friday, February 19 through 5am Monday, February 22, as well as the weekends of May 14 and July 2 (those two are tentative, depending on schedule).

The first closure will to entail the removal of existing beams, the second will involve the installation of new beams in their place.

Penndot press release

Martin Luther King Day of Service- January 18

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Martin Luther King Day of service

For Martin Luther King day this year, we will be assembling snack packs for the Breathing Room Foundation, based locally in Elkins Park. The Breathing Room will distribute these to bags to children battling cancer and their siblings as they navigate the treatment process. To kick off the process, we are looking for snack donations- small bottles of water, juice boxes, granola bars, Goldfish, cookies, raisins, crackers, chips, and general comfort food that keeps kids happy (note- no hard candy).

Notes of encouragement for those receiving treatment will also be placed in the snack pack, and would also be appreciated. Per the Breathing Room, " Your colorful handwritten “Have a Good Day” or “Thinking of You” note will remind our BRF families that we are thinking of them." Note- this is a great activity if you want to get your kids involved! Please note- we'll take either simple snack donations, pre-packaged snack packs already assembled, or just simple notes.

Anything you can provide will be appreciated. Donations can be dropped off on my front porch- 138 Central Ave in North Hills. We’re hoping to have a second drop off location at the Abington Township Building soon.

As always, the Board of Commissioners will be holding their tribute to MLK on Monday, January 18. Info on that virtual ceremony can be found here.

Total snack packs collected so far:

 
 
 
Click here to learn more about the Breathing Room Foundation.

Click here to learn more about the Breathing Room Foundation.

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This ‘breathing room’ helps families fight cancer’

Philadelphia Inquirer, January 5, 2021