Royersford Main Street was due to be closed this week, delayed to Monday August 13
According to a press release, PennDOT and Norfolk Southern have delayed the start of the Royersford Main Street rail crossing project to next Monday, August 13. The construction is now scheduled to last from August 13 to August 17. Charles Metzger, PennDOT Community Relations Coordinator, told Patch in a phone interview that the delay was due to the construction crews "having too much other work in the area." Metzger said he was unaware of how this delay would affect the scheduled closure of Arch Street in Royersford. Metzger also said that the rail crossing repair project on Hanover Street in Pottstown had been cancelled. Norfolk Southern was contacted but has yet to respond to a request for information.
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Two-week project announced by PennDOT
PennDOT and Norfolk Southern Railroad will be closing Main Street and Arch Street in Royersford over a two- or three-week period to replace the railroad crossings, according to a PennDOT press release today. Royersford Borough manager Michael Leonard said the announcement was a surprise to the borough. "I just found out about it a little while ago," Leonard told Patch. Construction is expected to start August 6 on Main Street. When Main Street is completed, the construction will move to the railroad crossing at 2nd Avenue and Arch Street. Leonard said the project is expected to take two to three weeks depending on the weather. Leonard said there will be detours posted while the construction is going on. "Fron Main Street you'll turn left…
4:02 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012
I am new to the area and am wondering if I am coming from Spring CIty and normally would go thru Royersford to get on to 422 E.... is there another route to get there or will the detours take me there? more ›
The owner of the local shop saw some beautiful displays in Miami
The following appeared in the Business News of the Pottstown Mercury: MIAMI — Cathy Calhoun, owner of Calhoun Jewelers in Royersford and president of the American Gem Society, recently attended the AGS 2012 Conclave Fashion Show in Miami. There she witnessed Tov International’s $15 million “little black dress,” which featured 100 AGS and Gemological Institute of America certified diamonds. For the full story, click here.
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We are asking the community its opinion on empty stores. Here's your chance to express your views.
Last week, we asked the community what it would like to see go in the old Country Farms location on the corner of N. Lewis and Main in Royersford, and there was an overwhelming response. So, we want to continue our weekly segment to get more valued opinions from our readers. This week, we head down Main Street in Royersford, where there are plenty of empty storefronts. Check out the photos above, and you'll see the old location of Salon Elite, which is next to Faith's Fashion and Open Door. The shop certainly has a lot of space and a huge window to peer into. Would another apparel store be good for this location? What about another salon? Or do you want to see something a little more "outside the box?" Leave your thoughts in the comments …
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11:35 am on Tuesday, June 12, 2012
As someone who lives on Main Street I would appreciate a coffee shop/bookstore with WiFi. And would appreciate a reduction of speeding vehicles with revving engines more ›
A multi-part series, conversing with former Royersford Mayor Dave Urner about life, the borough and his seven-plus-year term.
Royersford Mayor Dave Urner made a truly difficult decision in September. He announced that he would be stepping down just about a year shy of the expiration of his term for personal reasons. His resignation was effective Sept. 30 and in the meantime, the borough council had to make moves to select an interim. The council chose one of its own in John Guest, who has served the borough for more than 20 years. He now sits in Urner's seat and hopes to fulfill the duties of a man who has been cherished in the community for over seven years as a leader and a neighbor. Urner took a few hours of his time to sit down with Limerick-Royersford-Spring City Patch Editor Kevin Haslam and discussed everything from the genesis to his term to the wonderful…
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An official release on this weekend's music and market festival coming out of Spring City.
The following is a press release concerning this weekend's 5th Annual Music and Market Festival in Spring City. For more information, contact Crystal Lee Dascher-Scheel at cldascher@yahoo.com: SPRING CITY - Spring City and the surrounding communities will come to life Saturday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the "5th Annual Spring City Music & Market Festival." The Revitalization Group of Main Street will host a wide variety of bands and a combination of over 44 food vendors, craft tables, activities for kids, and information tables. Join us for much more between New and Hall streets. Live music, for your entertainment, playing all day will include : This event is free and open to the public. Food will be available for purchase. Come…
5:13 pm on Thursday, September 29, 2011
I am really looking forward to this event! Sounds like a good time! more ›
Royersford Borough Hall was a packed house Tuesday night for a public hearing held regarding the possible rezoning of the 900 Block of Main Street. Residents voiced strong opinions and left largely unsatisfied.
Residents on the 900 Block of Main Street in Royersford were invited to attend a public hearing at Borough Hall to voice their opinions on Tuesday night. The discussion was centered around whether the current residential zoning of each property should be changed to office residential. Section 2304 of the Borough Code states in order for a change to be made in zoning, a petition needs to be signed with 50-percent of the block in favor of the change, which was satisfied by residents in July. Royersford's Planning Commission met in July to review recommendations from the Montgomery County Planning Commission, which recommended against the change to keep with the nature of a borough residential appearance and to prevent extra traffic expected …
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Tuesday night, Royersford Borough Council held the first of the two monthly meetings, focusing on a Public Zoning Hearing for the 900 block of Main Street.
The Royersford Borough Council met at Borough Hall on Tuesday night. The council discussed the effects of recent tropical storms on residents and businesses, as well as held a public zoning hearing for the 900 block of Main Street. Mayor David Urner attended the recent First Annual Royersford Community Day and expressed how amazing of a turnout the event saw with 2,500-3,000 people. He said he hopes this can become an annual event for the community. Borough Manager, Michael Leonard discussed the bids for council approval of asbestos in Borough Hall. He also read a letter from Royersford Veterinary Hospital inviting everyone in the community to an open house on Oct. 22. Royersford Public Works reported using 1,600 gallons of water to water…
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Royersford Community Day in a nutshell.
The following is a press release from the Royersford Business Association about Royersford Community Day. LRSC Patch will have its own table and we hope to see you there. Come by and say hello! On Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., the Borough of Royersford and surrounding Spring-Ford community are coming together in celebration of all things local. This event, put on by the Royersford Business Association, is an open to ALL. The community of Royersford has been the subject of much news lately from the attention directed toward Annamarie [Chestnut] (of Anamarie’s Place) in the Million Dollar Macy’s Facebook contest to the recently completed rehabilitation of the infamous bridge connecting Royersford to Spring City. Three downtown Royersford …
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11:07 am on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
entertainment ... John OELSCHLAGER! .. not Oslinger! ... John is 1/2 of the O'Bros!! GREAT JOB JOHN!!!! more ›
The Royersford-Spring City Bridge is set to reopen on Friday.
PennDOT announced in a press release on Thursday afternoon that the Royersford-Spring City bridge will reopen on Friday. According to the release, pedestrian and vehicle traffic will be permitted to use the bridge, once again. "Due to the bridge’s importance to the local communities, we committed to reopening the bridge as quickly as possible," said PennDOT District Executive Lester C. Toaso. "Our contractor worked 24 hours a day, seven days a week to build the new bridge deck that will provide travelers with uninterrupted service for at least the next 25 years." The bridge was closed to the public starting on July 18. Estimates called for an eight week closure, but it was done in a little less than six. Construction will continue, …
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5:55 pm on Saturday, August 27, 2011
New bridge is awesome. Great job, PennDOT! I know they are still doing under the bridge work, but the top is great! more ›
Shawnee
9:58 am on Friday, August 10, 2012
I agree with you Carrie about the township being kept informed however just so you are aware, you can always check PennDot's website for road projects not only in our area, but throughout the entire state. The website is www.dot.state.pa.us/ more ›