Commissioners Came West Monday, To Talk And Listen

New today in The Limerick Post:

• No Shortage Monday Of Commissioners' Talking Topics The mood was, at times, relaxed; the conversation, at times, pointed. But there was plenty of give-and-take Monday when Montgomery County Commissioners arrived in Pottstown for a "listening tour."
• Association Plans Orienteering Program For First-Timers Find your way anywhere with a compass, a map, and your wits. Learn how during a free seminar scheduled for March at French Creek State Park.
• Nursing Care Provider Holds Career Open House Those interested in caring for special needs children can get more information during Wednesday breakfast meetings at Dunkin' Donuts in Pottstown.
• Montgomery County’s Latest Emergency Dispatches
  Did you just hear a siren? It could be the police, emergency medical service personnel, or fire companies being dispatched by Montgomery County’s Department of Public Safety. See its incident list here in real time.
• From 'Serious Eats,' Something Great For Dinner Tonight
  Whip up something fabulous for tonight's dinner, with fresh recipes daily from "Serious Eats".
• Ahead On The Calendar
  Local events by the day, week or month. Got one to add? E-mail The Post.
• Tomorrow’s AccuWeather Forecast, And National Weather News
  A look at what the next day could be like, provided by AccuWeather.

Earlier:

• There's Always Enough Snow For Saturday Sledding
  Just ask the Woods' children in Harleysville.
• This Week: County Chatter, Lovers' Music, Cheap Books
  On the calendar this week: chatting with county commissioners in Pottstown; job-hunting help in Downingtown; two Valentine's Day concerts, in Sanatoga and Pottstown; the Pottstown library's two-day book sale; open-hearth cooking at Pottsgrove Manor; and Birdsboro's special bingo game.
• Fuels Lobby Expert Says PA Gas Tax Could Be Highest
  An economist representing petroleum lobbyists claims Gov. Corbett's budget proposal to raise money for fixing roads and bridges could leave Pennsylvania with the nation's highest gasoline tax.
• AAA Offering Alaska Cruise Information In Royersford
  A presentation is scheduled for Feb. 21 at its Buckwalter Road office.
• Local Senator Favors PA Turnpike Debt Relief Proposal
  Local Sen John Rafferty favors repeal of a state law to reduce the debt burden carried by the Pennsylvania Turnpike, but it's unlikely to help toll-paying motorists for years to come.
• Science Author Speaks Species Feb. 26 At Ursinus
  He'll talk twice in Collegeville about the subject of his new book, adventurers who go looking for Earth's new or undiscovered species.
• Job-Seeker Support Group Offers February Assistance
  A growing networking group for the unemployed and underemployed has planned helpful sessions for Feb. 11 and 18. They're free and open to the public.
• Housing Advocates Invite Limerick Landlords To Breakfast
  Local housing advocacy groups hope to work with landlords in reducing evictions, creating more affordable housing, and keeping tenants housed. They've scheduled an informational breakfast Feb. 21 in Pottstown.

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