Eligible older adults and residents with disabilities can now check the status of Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications online at www.papropertytaxrelief.com

 "Our commitment to property tax relief is unwavering, and this new Web tool enhances customer service for the older adults and people with disabilities who rely on these annual checks," Governor Edward G. Rendell said, introducing the new tool in late April.

 Six weeks after submitting a Property Tax/Rent Rebate application, the applicant may visit www.papropertytaxrelief.com and check the status of the rebate by entering his/her Social Security number, anticipated rebate amount and birth date. Applicants may use the Web site to confirm claim status, rebate amount and the date a rebate is expected to be mailed or direct-deposited. Rebate checks will begin being distributed to early applicants on July 1.

 Through a similar automated phone service, Property Tax/Rent Rebate applicants can check rebate status by calling, toll-free, 1-888-PATAXES.

 The new online tool to check rebate status has the potential to reduce administrative costs for the Revenue Department. The online service is maintained at a minimal cost, while each toll-free phone call from taxpayers costs the department about 3.1 cents in phone charges, plus costs associated with staffing.

The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. A 2006 program expansion increased the income limit from $15,000 to $35,000 (which excludes half of Social Security income) for homeowners and raises the maximum standard rebate for both homeowners and renters from $500 to $650. The income limit for renters is $15,000.

 The program expansion also provided for supplemental property tax rebates of up to $325 - on top of the standard rebates - to homeowners in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Scranton and to those in other parts of the state who pay more than 15 percent of income on property taxes.

 Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms (PA-1000) and information are available online at  www.papropertytaxrelief.com and by calling 1-888-222-9190. Forms and assistance also are available at Department of Revenue district offices (listed in the government section of local telephone directories), local Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers and state legislators' offices.

 The deadline to apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2008 is Dec. 31. 

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U.S. Route 202 (Road Widening Project)

Section 600 of the U.S. Route 202 road widening project runs from Johnson Highway in East Norriton Township to Route 309 in Montgomery Township. The construction of the road widening was originally scheduled to begin in East Norriton Township during the Fall of 2003 but has been extended to 2012 (or possibly later). Currently, the engineers for PennDOT are in the process of collecting data and preparing the complete engineered plans for the project. Once these plans are complete, then the actual construction will begin. Preliminary plans are available for review at the Township building during regular business hours. 

When construction begins, there will only be a single lane of traffic permitted to travel in each direction on the roadway. Work at some of the major intersections along this project (Germantown Pike & Township Line Road) will probably be performed during the evening and weekend hours to mitigate the disturbance of traffic during the weekly rush hours. In addition, residents of East Norriton Township should be aware that many of the ancillary roads will experience a heavier volume of traffic during this construction period. In particular, Swede Road, North Wales Road, New Hope Street and Arch Road are expected to experience the heaviest volumes of additional traffic. The Township's Police Department is well aware of this and will monitor these streets with more frequency when construction begins. As we approach the anticipated construction date, the Township will continue to advise you of pertinent information about the U.S. Route 202 road widening project to help our residents and businesses cope with the stress and frustration which you will experience. In addition, you can review an up-to-date status of the entire Route 202 widening project by visiting the following web site: www.us202.com .

Remember, we are all in this together and we urge you to please remain patient and continue to drive safely during this whole construction process.  For up-to-date information about the project, go to www.us202.com