Dear Neighbors,

The mass transit funding crisis continues. I was hopeful that we wouldn’t reach this point and that a reasonable compromise could be achieved, but it appears that SEPTA will need to go through with its intended service cuts, including reduced schedules on the Warminster Line and the Lansdale/Doylestown Line of SEPTA’s regional rail.

The House passed a funding proposal five times, but the state Senate would not concur. Instead, this week they passed a plan that would raid an account meant for transit capital upgrades, using that money for state roads in rural areas. We remain hopeful that a deal will be reached so these service reductions are short-lived.

In Service,

Brian

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night at William Tennent High School for our College Resource Fair. We had admissions and financial aid experts, as well as representatives from several colleges.

It was great seeing everyone at the Warminster Police National Night Out event this week. Big thank you to the Warminster Township Police Department, Hartsville and Warminster Fire Companies, and Warminster Township Parks and Recreation for their hard work. You do great work! Thank you as always!

On Wednesday, I had the privilege of presenting a Certificate of Recognition to Dominic Petruzzelli, an Archbishop Wood Alumni, for the extraordinary achievement of being named Atlantic East Man of the Year. Dominic, a senior at Neumann University, was given this recognition for his athleticism and his exemplary academic achievements. Keep up the great work, Dominic — and best of luck with your soccer season!

It was a beautiful day for the “meet the coach“ event for the Warminster Spartans Youth Wrestling. It’s refreshing seeing this committed group of parents and youth bond together to help make our community what it is. Keep up the great work! I was accompanied by my wonderful daughter Anna.

Every dollar counts for seniors living on a fixed income, and that's why I voted to make sure more retirees receive the support they need. That includes a law that took effect late last year which raised the income limit to $29,906 for retirees to receive a reduced vehicle registration fee of $12 instead of the standard $48. (Please note, veterans benefits are not counted toward your earnings for this program.) You can read more about this program here.

As always, if you have questions, my team and I are ready to help you!

• We can fill out the paperwork.
• Get the paperwork to PennDOT. 

My district office is now open for extended hours every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, by appointment only. We know it can be hard to make time to get to our office during normal business hours, and we hope this adjustment makes it easier for you to get help when you need it. Give us a call at 215-323-6997 to schedule.

To make my office’s constituent services as widely available as possible, I've established remote office hours at local township buildings around our legislative district.

We are at the following locations from 10 a.m. – noon on the days indicated:

• Warrington Township Building: Third Tuesday every month; next is August 19.
• Warminster Library: Third Wednesday every month; next is August 20.
• Warminster Township Building: First Tuesday every month; next is September 2.
• Warminster Heights: First Friday of the month; next is September 5.
• Ivyland Borough: Second Tuesday every month; next is September 9.
• New Britain Township Building: Second Wednesday of each month; next is September 10.

To help focus on specific needs, my staff and I have established specialty hours when outside experts come in to help guide our residents. An appointment is needed for these hours. Please call 215-323-6997 to schedule.

• Human Services (with the Bucks County Hub), Final Tuesday every month; next is rescheduled for Thursday, August 28.
• Advance Care Planning, First Wednesday every month; next is September 3.
• Veterans Services (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)  Second Monday every month; next is September 8.

I hope you found this edition of my e-newsletter useful. I’d love your feedback on what parts you find valuable and how we could improve – please email your thoughts to me at RepMunroe@pahouse.net.

District Office

1410A West Street Rd.
Warminster, PA 18974

(215) 323-6997

Pennsylvania State Capitol

104-B East Wing

Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 772-1983