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PennDOT announces local traffic projects

21. December 2009

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Four intersections in Limerick and Lower Providence townships are the recipients of federal stimulus dollars.

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Sanatoga lobbying efforts cost Limerick $154K

18. December 2009

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Since hiring Delta Development Group in 2008, Limerick Township has paid $154,264.79 to help steer federal dollars to Route 422's Sanatoga interchange.

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U.S. 422 study progresses

17. December 2009

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Those who attended community-wide planning meetings in Pottstown, Limerick, and other locations might not be aware of a draft report from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission.

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Two teens killed in Route 100 crash

14. December 2009

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On Saturday night, two Pottstown High School students lost their lives in a one-car crash on Route 100, according to The Mercury.

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Limerick roundup

11. December 2009

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Thursday's Board of Supervisors meeting lasted more than two hours and saw plenty of noteworthy announcements, including Elaine DeWan chairing her last meeting and Township Manager Dan Kerr receiving a five-year contract extension.

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Costco approved without major traffic improvements

11. December 2009

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The developer of a Costco, three undetermined restaurants, and a bank will pay the township over $1 million in the form of a donation and traffic impact fees. On Thursday, the Limerick Board of Supervisors approved a long list of waivers for O'Neill Property Group. There will be no road improvements along Evergreen Road, according to the resolution.

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UPDATE: Walmart settlement off the agenda

8. December 2009

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Limerick Supervisor Renee Chesler said the Walmart settlement has been removed from tonight's meeting agenda - at the company's request. She did not elaborate. Walmart's press office did not have information on this latest development.

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Sanatoga Springs/Costco nears final approval

4. December 2009

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At Thursday night's Limerick Planning Commission meeting, Sanatoga Springs received a unanimous 6-0 endorsement from the commissioners. Meanwhile, a new church moved closer to breaking ground.

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Italian restaurant to move next to Trappe Tavern

2. December 2009

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A Palermo's Italian restaurant is likely to begin moving in soon next to Trappe Tavern at 430 W. Main St. Meanwhile, local Fire Chief Brian Long would like to see a secondary access created near the property for fire trucks.

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Walk-ability of Oaks shops questioned

17. November 2009

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BJ's Wholesale Club is the latest major retailer to land in Upper Providence. But can locals easily access the area by means other than a car?

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Tuesday roundup

10. November 2009

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Recent newspaper headlines have included the possible tolling of Route 422, police service calls to the Philadelphia Premium Outlets, and Superior Tube in Collegeville.

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SEPTA worker killed by train; strike talks continue

5. November 2009

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The Philadelphia Inquirer has reported that a SEPTA maintenance employee was struck and killed by a train near the Montgomery County-Philadelphia border.

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