Norristown · week of November 1, 2026
Council approves Ordinance 26-11 — Authorization to Advertise Recycling Ordinance, 7–0
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What changed in Norristown
Ordinance 26-11 — Authorization to Advertise Recycling Ordinance
7 yes, 0 no
Rashaad Bates (yes), Mydera Robinson (yes), David McMahon (yes), Natalie Colson (yes), Jasmine Griffen (yes), Dustin Queenan (yes), William McCoy (yes)
Watch this moment →Resolution 26-92 — Wilson Metz Bus Payment
7 yes, 0 no
Rashaad Bates (yes), David McMahon (yes), Mydera Robinson (yes), Dustin Queenan (yes), William McCoy (yes), Jasmine Griffen (yes), Natalie Colson (yes)
Watch this moment →Resolution 26-87 — Tuscany 72 Liquor License Transfer
7 yes, 0 no
Dustin Queenan (yes), William McCoy (yes), Mydera Robinson (yes), Rashaad Bates (yes), Jasmine Griffen (yes), Natalie Colson (yes), David McMahon (yes)
Watch this moment →Ordinance 26-10 — R-2 Zoning Text Amendment
7 yes, 0 no
Natalie Colson (yes), Mydera Robinson (yes), Dustin Queenan (yes), William McCoy (yes), David McMahon (yes), Jasmine Griffen (yes), Rashaad Bates (yes)
Watch this moment →Resolution 26-86 — Expressive Path Creative Districts Support
7 yes, 0 no
Natalie Colson (yes), David McMahon (yes), Dustin Queenan (yes), Mydera Robinson (yes), Jasmine Griffen (yes), William McCoy (yes), Rashaad Bates (yes)
Watch this moment →Approval of Meeting Minutes
0 yes, 0 no
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Development activity
600 E. Fornance Street Development
600 E. Fornance Street
Ordinance 26-10 was scheduled for public hearing and consideration — it would allow townhouses and multiplexes in R-2 districts to enable a proposed 48-unit development.
still pending
Track this project →Tuscany 72 Pizza Bar Liquor License Transfer
1719 Markley Street
The Saron family wants to move a restaurant liquor license from PF Chang's in Collegeville into their former El Primo Produce space, opening a family-style Italian pizza bar with sit-down service.
approved (7-0) · still approved
Track this project →600 East Fornance Development
600 East Fornance Street
A text amendment letting townhouses and multiplexes into the R-2 district, with 115 parking spaces planned, enabling a 48-unit project.
approved (7-0) · still approved
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Also discussed
Recycling rules for community events
A DEP grant condition requires Norristown to add recycling requirements for community events; the ordinance is headed to advertisement and future adoption.
What it means: Event organizers get clear rules and the town keeps its grant-funded compost operation running.
Follow this issue →2027 Municipal Operating Budget and Deficit
A resident warned the 2027 budget faces a $2.7 million revenue gap and urged council to find revenue options beyond property and earned income taxes.
What it means: A tax-only fix could mean roughly a four-mill increase in a municipality already carrying Montgomery County's highest municipal tax rate.
Follow this issue →Intermunicipal Liquor License Transfer for 1719 Markley Street
Council debated bringing a new liquor license into the Markley Street corridor, near a school and existing license holders like Royal Farms and El Primo. Members wanted a fuller picture of how many licenses are active before future transfers arrive.
What it means: The Saron family's new restaurant and residents wanting a walkable dinner spot benefit; the license stays in Norristown for five years.
Follow this issue →Rising summer camp transportation costs
Bus costs for rec camp field trips jumped from about $15,000 to $35,060 in two years, prompting talk of sponsors, rate negotiations, and schedule changes.
What it means: The 2026 cost is $35,060, roughly $13,000 above last year, though within the budgeted summer camp line item.
Follow this issue →R-2 Residential District Zoning Text Amendment
Ordinance 26-10 would change R-2 residential zoning to allow townhouse and multiplex dwellings, use of the UPCA for lot dimensioning, and revised parking standards — tied to a proposed 48-unit development at 600 E. Fornance Street.
What it means: The change is tied to a proposed 48-unit development at 600 E.
Follow this issue →Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Contract
A proposed ordinance would add recycling requirements for community events to Norristown's solid waste code, with new compliance and enforcement guidance.
What it means: Residents and the environment benefit from better waste diversion at public events.
Follow this issue →Creative Districts Program application support
Expressive Path is leading a bid for up to $50,000 a year for five years to build a walkable arts district; council committed support and an in-kind match.
What it means: The municipality's share would be a $25,000 in-kind match, potentially covered by wayfinding signs and staff services.
Follow this issue →FY2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects
The downtown cleanup program has about ten months of funding left and wants roughly $400,000 a year with a Marshall Street expansion. Council wants detailed cost data and is pushing for county, state, and business cost-sharing.
What it means: Continuing and expanding the program could cost the municipality roughly $170,000 or more per year depending on the county's share.
Follow this issue →600 E. Fornance Street Townhouse Development Proposal
The R-2 text amendment opens the door for Sarah Peck's 48-unit townhouse/multiplex project, with 115 parking spaces and deed-restricted garages. The land development review still has to happen separately.
What it means: New housing options for buyers and tax base growth for the town.
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