UPDATE as of 11/15/24: Montgomery County has adopted a temporary County-Wide Burn Ban. Please see attached Resolution by clicking here!
Based upon the unusually dry conditions and High Fire Danger, the Upper Salford Township Board of Supervisors in consultation with the Upper Salford Volunteer Fire Company Fire Chief, declare that Upper Salford Township is now under a BURN BAN until further notice!! The ban prohibits open burning, which is defined as burning combustible materials, such as garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, paper and other materials outside. OUTSIDE FIRE PITS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT THIS TIME!!! DO NOT BURN!!! Also, please be extremely careful discarding cigarettes, fireplace ashes, and any other smoldering material. Thank you for your cooperation!!
Electric/Gas Emergency Number
Report an Emergency: Call 1-800-841-4141
If you smell natural gas or see downed power lines please call PECO’s emergency number at (for any emergency) 1-800-841-4141 or (for gas only) 1-844-841-4151. PECO representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For downed lines, please have the location with cross street available.
Exercise Caution When Open Burning
This is a reminder about exercising caution when Open Burning in Upper Salford Township. We ask that you familiarize yourself with the Open Burning Ordinance which can be found by clicking on this link. When and if there is a burn ban declared, the website will be posted, as such.
Dead Deer on the Road?
A list of all roads and the responsible party, in Upper Salford Township, can be found by clicking on this link.
2024 Septic Pumping Receipts Due by 12/31/2024
There will be three (3) courtesy reminders sent out in March, July, & beginning of November, only if you are due to have your system pumped in 2024, and we do not have an updated receipt. Please note that we cannot break the reminders down by month! Whenever you get your septic system pumped, please be sure to submit your receipt to our office! You may email a copy to uppersalfordtownship@gmail.com, mail a copy to PO Box 100 Salfordville PA 18958, or drop off a copy during normal office hours (M-F, 8am-4pm). Receipts will be due to our office prior to 12/31/2024 to avoid additional fines and penalties. Please note that not all septic pumpers will send in your receipt to our office. Remember, it is your responsibility, as the property owner, to make sure that we have an updated receipt on file. Septic pumping is due every 3 years, at a minimum, in accordance with the Upper Salford Township Code of Ordinances Chapter 18. Thank you in advance for your attention to this very important matter!
***Pumping your system isn’t just about cleaning out the scum and sludge, but it is also a check by a professional to make sure everything is working with your system and that no roots are growing into your system!
Pavilion Reservations Open February 1st!
The Main Pavilion can be reserved from May 1st through September 30th. Reservations for the current year are accepted from February 1st on, on a first come, first serve basis. We do not allow more than one rental of the pavilion in a day. You must call the office and speak to the office staff to reserve the Main Pavilion for your private gathering! Voicemails and emails, to reserve a date, will be NOT be accepted. NOTE: Reservations for 2025 will open on Monday, February 3rd!
PA STATE POLICE - SECURE YOUR VEHICLES
Report Potholes & Road Hazards to PennDOT
State Roads Only
A list of all roads and the responsible party, in Upper Salford Township, can be found by clicking on this link.
2024 UPPER SALFORD TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER
Click here to read up on the latest news in and around Upper Salford Township! Please note that our website address is www.uppersalfordtownship.org or www.uppersalfordtownship.com. We ask that you check out our website periodically for updates and important reminders!
Lost and Found
Misplaced your keys or glasses on the Perkiomen Trail or maybe at the Upper Salford Park or Rahmer Park? We may have them! Our office has a small collection from over the past couple of years. If you lost your keys or a jacket, stop by our office during normal business hours.