Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Norristown joined the national debate over marriage equality during the public comment section of Tuesday's council meeting.
It's not often that council chambers in Norristown Municipal Hall plays host to a national-level debate, but that was the case Tuesday evening as commenters took to the microphone to discuss marriage equality. The issue isn't a matter for Norristown Municipal Council (marriage is a state issue and the municipality cannot adopt any ordinance addressing it), but it was raised when longtime community activist and Town Watch coordinator Doris Smith Starks addressed it in her public comments. At issue was a statement by Councilwoman Mary DeSouza that was circulated by some residents via social media and email. In it, DeSouza expresses her opposition to comments Smith Starks made earlier at an April 4 Montgomery County Commissioners' meeting …
Burke will serve as an interim at-large council member until the seat is filled in the November election.
Cyril "Cy" Burke Jr. was sworn in Tuesday night by Judge Francis Lawrence as Norristown Municipal Council's newest at-large council member. The position is temporary, with Burke holding the seat until a new council member is elected in November. He was appointed to the seat at special council meeting on Friday, May 3. "I feel for the short period of time that I'm going to be [here], hopefully I can do some good work," said Burke of his appointment. Burke and his wife Donna have lived in Norristown's West End for over six years. He's been active in the community, both at his church (All Saints Episcopal Church) and as a founding member of the West End Association. Burke also serves on then board of the Municipal Waste Authority for …
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Councilwoman Linda Christian is inviting residents to come hear updates on the Pennrose Project, Montgomery Hospital and the search for a new police chief and municipal manager.
Councilwoman Linda Christian has scheduled the next Third District town meeting for Thursday, may 9 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library at 1001 Powell Street. The meeting will feature updates on: Norristown's Third District includes the neighborhoods between Harding Boulevard to Arch Street and Jacoby Street to Johnson Highway, but all Norristown residents are invited to attend the meeting. For further information about the meeting or Third District issues, contact Councilwoman Christian at lchristian@norristown.org or call her at 610-960-2280.
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Norristown Municipal Council voted on Friday to appoint Cy Burke to the interim at-large council seat vacated by Dwayne Royster in April.
Norristown Municipal Council meets again Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Norristown Municipal Hall, 235 East Airy Street in Norristown. Though not on the agenda, council is expected to swear in its newest member – Cyril "Cy" Burke. Burke was voted in at a special meeting Friday evening to fill the open at-large seat left vacant when Dwayne Royster stepped down in April. will hold the seat until a new at-large council member is voted in in the November 2013 election. Also on the agenda is a presentation from the high school, some residential parking matters and a motion to approve a vehicle lease with Fairmount Engine Co. #2. You can download the full agenda for tonight's meeting plus additional materials in our PDF section.
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Friday, May 3, 2013
Burke will fill the seat left open when former Councilman Dwayne Royster stepped down in April.
Norristown Municipal Council held a special meeting Friday evening at Norristown Municipal Hall and named Cyril "Cy" Burke as interim replacement for former At-Large Councilman Dwayne Royster's seat. Royster stepped down on April 5. Burke, who is retired, currently serves on the board of Norristown's Municipal Waste Authority and worked locally as a manager for the 2010 U.S. Census. He and his wife, Donna, lived in Norristown for six years and Burke is said to be well liked and respected in the municipality. "We were looking for an individual who was intelligent, could understand the dynamics of the position, who could make good, strong decisions as well as understand that this was a short-term [assignment]," said Council President Gary …
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Residents will hear updates on the Pennrose Project, Montgomery Hospital and the search for a new police chief and municipal manager.
Councilwoman Linda Christian has scheduled the next Third District town meeting for Thursday, may 9 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library at 1001 Powell Street. The meeting will feature updates on the proposed Pennrose development project at DeKalb and Airy streets, possible development planned for the former Montgomery Hospital site and the search for a new police chief and municipal manager. Norristown's Third District includes the neighborhoods between Harding Boulevard to Arch Street and Jacoby Street to Johnson Highway, but all Norristown residents are invited to attend the meeting. For further information about the meeting or Third District issues, contact Councilwoman Christian …
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Dwayne Royster stepped down from the seat on April 5 and council is charged with naming an interim replacement until the November general election.
The municipality announced the Norristown Municipal Council will hold a special meeting at 6:30 pm. on Friday, May 3 at Norristown Municipal Hall, 235 Est Airy Street, to name an interim replacement for former At-Large Councilmember Dwayne Royster, who stepped down on April 5. Council is being tight-lipped about its choice to replace Royster, but Council President Gary Simpson told Patch that council is considering several people to fill the position. Council is expected vote the interim replacement in at Friday's meeting. The announcement from the municipality also stated that council may consider "other business that may properly come before [it.]" --- Related Story Norristown Councilman Dwayne Royster Resigns
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Local candidates for Norristown Municipal Council and Norristown Area School Board met with residents and voters at Theater Horizon Monday night.
Watch a recorded livestream of Monday night's Meet the Candidates Forum here on Norristown Patch (courtesy of Iron Age Theatre Company). The forum this Monday night at Theatre Horizon gave voters and residents an opportunity to meet and hear from those running in the primary election for Norristown Municipal Council and Norristown Area School Board. The primaries for the Nov. 5 election are being held on May 21 and there are quite a few seats up for grabs. Candidates invited to the forum included: Running for At-Large Council Seat Running for Ward 1 Council Seat Running for Ward 3 Council Seat Running for Norristown Area School Board
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Residents will have a chance to meet the candidates for Norristown Municipal Council and Norristown Area School Board Monday night at Theatre Horizon.
Join voters and Norristown residents Monday night at Theatre Horizon for a "Meet the Candidates" forum. Voters will have an opportunity to meet and hear from those running in the primary election for Norristown Municipal Council and Norristown Area School Board. The forum is being held at 6:30 p.m. at Theatre Horizon, 401 DeKalb St. in Norristown. The primaries for the Nov. 5 election are being held on May 21 and there are quite a few seats up for grabs. Candidates invited to the forum include: Running for At-Large Council Seat Running for Ward 1 Council Seat Running for Ward 3 Council Seat Running for Norristown Area School Board May 14 – Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot. May 17 – Last day for County Board of Elections to …
Friday, April 26, 2013
Come out to Theatre Horizon this Monday and meet the candidates for several local Norristown seats in this election.
The primaries for the Nov. 5 election are being held on May 21 and there are quite a few seats up for grabs, both on council and on the school board. Norristown resident Mary Ellen DiGregorio has organized a "Meet the Candidates" forum to give voters a chance to meet and hear from those running in the primary. The forum is being held at 6:30 p.m. this Monday at Theatre Horizon, 401 DeKalb St. in Norristown. Candidates invited to the forum include: Running for At-Large Council Seat Running for Ward 1 Council Seat Running for Ward 3 Council Seat Running for Norristown Area School Board May 14 – Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot. May 17 – Last day for County Board of …
Hillary
11:00 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2013
The point is Starks has an official municipal badge and keys to the hall so through extension she should maintain the same code of ethics and abide by the Same employee rules. Desouza asked for her to loose the badge and keys. Not an unreasonable request. more ›