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Posted on: May 19, 2023

2023 Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Recipients

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The Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program assists municipalities in making targeted physical improvements that achieve real progress toward the goals of county comprehensive plan, Montco 2040: A Shared Vision, and the plan’s...

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Posted on: March 13, 2023

Montgomery County Opens New Chester Valley Trail Extension

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NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners joined with other local officials today to cut the ribbon on the Chester Valley Trail Extension, a 3.8-mile extension of the Chester Valley Trail. This newly completed extension links the exis...

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Planning
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Lane Closures Begin March 8 for Ridge Pike Improvement Project

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NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission announced today that starting Wednesday, March 8, 2023, single lane road closures will be in effect on Ridge Pike. The lane closure will be in effect from Pine Ridge Road through Northwe...

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Planning
Posted on: February 8, 2023

2023 Montco 2040 Implementation Update

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Implementation of Montgomery County’s comprehensive plan, Montco 2040: A Shared Vision, helps to achieve the goals of the plan to enhance the lives of those who live, work, and recreate in the county. The 2023 implementation update highlights th...

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Planning
Posted on: February 8, 2023

2022 Annual Summary of Subdivision, Land Development and Zoning Activity

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Check out the 2022 Annual Summary of Subdivision, Land Development, and Zoning Activity. MCPC reviews all proposed subdivisions, land developments, and zoning amendments in the county. The annual shows all submissions by municipality. The annual summary c...

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Posted on: December 21, 2022

StalkTalk - Fall 2022 Farmland Newsletter Issue

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From the Administrator

As another year winds down, it invites reflection on a busy year for the farmland preservation program. First and foremost, I would like to thank all of those who attended the farmers gathering we held in August. There was an impress...

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Farmland Preservation Newsletter - Fall 2022 Planning
Posted on: December 7, 2022

Montgomery County Seeks Public Input on New County Comprehensive Plan

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NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) invites everyone to take part in the planning for the county’s upcoming 2050 comprehensive plan. The plan, Montco 2050: A Comprehensive Plan for a Changing World, will g...

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Planning
Posted on: October 20, 2022

Five Municipal Projects Receive Montgomery County Transportation Program Grants

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NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners announced today that five projects across the county will receive Montgomery County Transportation Program (CTP) grants for the 2022 funding cycle. These grants are part of the fifth round for...

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Planning
Posted on: June 14, 2022

Montgomery County Planning Commission Releases Return on Environment Study

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NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has formally accepted a new county study, Return on Environment: The Economic Impact of Protected Open Space in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The study demonstrates how protected open space—...

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Posted on: July 14, 2021

Montgomery County Seeks New Farmers to Preserve Their Farms for Future Generations

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NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission is accepting applications for the 2022 round of the Montgomery County Agricultural Land Preservation Program. This program encourages farmers to learn about how they can apply fo...
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Planning
Posted on: October 22, 2021

Eight Municipal Projects Receive Montgomery County Transportation Program Grants

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NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners announced that eight projects across the county will receive Montgomery County Transportation Program grants for the 2021 selection cycle. These grants are part of the fourth ...
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