http://www.timesherald.com/articles/2010/02/07/news/doc4b6e0eefe2b67307314608.txt
Pretty scary stuff but it sounds like it may be an inside job. Please lock your doors and pay attention to your surroundings.
Attending Borough Council Meeting and Work Sessions
February 5th, 2010 · News, Planning Commission, Politics, Real Estate
I’ve had the opportunity to attend a fair number of Borough Council Work Sessions and Meetings over the past few years. Generally, they are quite entertaining. There is the occasional shouting match, residents complaining about ridiculous things and the occasional exposure of somewhat exciting news…
This week’s meeting had it’s share of good stuff. The most interesting was a presentation from the rowing coach of 2 local private high schools (can’t recall right now who they were, but I’ll find out).
The presentation had very early sketch plans for a proposed boathouse on the river. The plan, as presented, included building a boathouse on Borough owned property. The land, with a map included below, was granted (or purchased, not sure) to the Borough when the Riverwalk/Stables were proposed. The plan is to form a partnership between the high schools who would fund construction and the Borough who owns the property. Some exciting discussions such as canoeing, kayaking, and bike rentals for the nearby Schuylkill River Trail were also discussed.
Pretty interesting stuff and I’ll be sure to report on developments on this if things progress. The council members and residents present were pretty excited about the presentation and I think it might be super opportunity to create a real landmark for the community.
Obviously, this is in the very early stages and any number of issues could have this fall through. But, an interesting idea.
Here is the map:
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Fire on W 6th Ave
January 27th, 2010 · Breaking News
It is 2am. Significant fire dept activity on 300 block of W 6th ave. Lots of noise, lights and possible smoke visible from my home. More info when I get it.
** UPDATE **
Found it — they spelled Conshohocken wrong:
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=7242739&rss=rss-wpvi-article-7242739
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H1N1 and CVS MinuteClinic
January 22nd, 2010 · General, Review
I just returned from my first visit to a CVS MinuteClinic. The King of Prussia location had the H1N1 vaccine and I still have not been immunized. This type of office visit is new to me and probably is to many others so I wanted to write about my experience.
First, what is a MinuteClinic? Well, it is a small medical office (I don’t want to say Doctors office, because it is not staffed by a Doctor) inside select CVS locations. They provide various medical services ranging from the generic cough/cold assistance to minor injuries, skin conditions, and vaccinations. The marketing blurb I read while waiting my turn (there was one gentleman in front of me) listed the following benefits:
- Quick (about 15-minute visits and no appointment needed).
- Affordable (treatments between $30 and $110, and reimbursed by most insurance plans).
- Convenient (open 7 days a week, located near pharmacies).
My opinion?
Great! I walked up to the clinic entrance and was greeted by a computer kiosk. I followed the directions on the screen, where it asked what I was there for, a brief medical history, my name, address, phone, etc and it told me to wait. I waited maybe 10 minutes before my name was called.
The nurse practitioner on duty was friendly, knowledgeable and went right to work. She took my insurance card, took my temperature and 10 minutes later I was vaccinated. I spend another 10-15 minutes talking to her about the clinic, the variety of services it performed and other minor questions. She didn’t have another person waiting for service so this was not a problem. She mentioned that particular MinuteClinic had plenty of H1N1 doses.
So, my brief review of the CVS MinuteClinic is a good one. Great service, quick attention and very convenient. My $15 shot was even covered by insurance, so the only cash out of my pocket was for the candy bar on the way out. I would certainly recommend it for minor ailments, vaccinations or any other non-emergency situations.
Here are some important links regarding the CVS MinuteClinic:
- CVS MinuteClinics in the area
- Services and Costs
- And to make sure the local competition gets a nod, Walgreens also has a similar service called Take Care Clinic, which is based in Conshohocken.
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Conshohocken Planning Commission Agenda — January, 2010
January 20th, 2010 · Planning Commission, Real Estate
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
January 26, 2010, 7:00 PM
Conshohocken Borough Hall
720 Fayette Street
AGENDA
1. 206 East Eighth Avenue
Estimated Time: 7:00 – 7:30
This proposal calls for the demolition of the existing single-family, detached dwelling, shed, and walkways leading to the house. The existing lot measures approximately 55’ wide x 140’ deep, and upon demolition the Applicant proposes subdivide it into two (2) lots for the construction of one attached dwelling on each lot.
Action Needed: The Applicant seeks minor subdivision and land development approval for the demolition of existing structures and construction of the proposed attached dwellings.
2. 301 Washington Street
Estimated Time: 7:30 – 8:00
The Applicant has submitted an amended land development plan for the lighting program at the site.
Action Needed: The Applicant seeks approval for the proposed lighting.
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