Springfield Township Democratic Committee
Montgomery County, Pa

New Resident Packet

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New Resident Packet

Dear Neighbor,

Springfield Township is a wonderful place to live.  On behalf of Springfield’s Democratic Party, we are delighted that you and your family have wanted to make Springfield Township your home, and we welcome you.

Springfield Township is a community of exemplary schools, history and community spirit.   The township includes the vibrant neighborhoods of Erdenheim, Flourtown, Wyndmoor, and parts of Oreland, North Hills, Glenside, Lafayette Hill, Fort Washington, and Laverock.

To ease your settling into Springfield, we put together for you this Welcome to Springfield packet.   We hope you will find this information helpful, regardless of your political party affiliation.  Enclosed are:

Four pages listing the contact information for your various government representatives and officials and township service organizations;

Two Voter Registration Application forms  --  note the deadlines to have your Applications into the Montgomery County Courthouse which are listed on the enclosed Dates Sheet.  If your family has more than two adults, please contact us so we can drop off more Voter Registration forms for you.  Please be sure to register promptly!

A letter from Joelle Kleinman, Springfield’s Tax Collector, explaining the availability of the Homestead Exclusion Assessment together with the application form for your use;

Dates Sheet, listing important civic deadlines and too, our Democratic Party’s events; and

On the left inside cover, we listed your ward and precinct, and the name and location of the polling place where you vote.

Our local Democratic Party works energetically to maintain and improve the quality of life for all Springfield residents and has fun, too, as you can see by the social events listed on the Dates Sheet.  If you would like more information about upcoming elections, meetings and events, and/or if you would like to receive periodic email updates from us, please email us or call.  We will be happy to talk with you answer any questions you may have.  We invite you to come to any of our meetings and events.

Very truly yours,

Erin McCrossan and Sean Burke, Co-Chairs

Springfield Township Democratic Committeewww.springfieldDemsMontco@gmail.com 267-420-0629

 Paid for by Springfield Township Democratic Committee, Evan Klinefelter, Treasurer. Produced in-house.



Joelle Kleinman

Springfield Township Tax Collector


My name is Joelle Kleinman and I currently serve as the Springfield Township Tax Collector.  I would like to extend a warm welcome to the neighborhood and would be happy to chat with you about any questions you have regarding your real estate taxes.  Here is some general information so you know what to expect from my office throughout the year:

  • Each year I send two annual real estate tax bills, the County/Township tax bill in February and the School tax bill in July.

  • I accept several payment methods, including by mail, in-person or online.

  • Many taxpayers rely on their mortgage company to make their tax payments.  If your mortgage company holds an escrow account for you, you will still receive the tax bill, please send your mortgage company a copy of your tax bill as soon as you receive it.

  • For both tax bills you may receive a 2% discount for paying early and a 10% fee for paying late so please pay close attention to the due dates.

  • You may be eligible for the Homestead Exclusion which is Property Tax Relief offered by Mongomery County.  I have included more information about the Homestead Exclusion as well as information on how to apply below.

The Homestead Exclusion Assessment

If you own your home and live in your home, you are eligible for Homestead Reduction.  All you need to do is fill out the enclosed form, sign it, and mail it to the Montgomery County Board of Assessment Appeals by March 1st.

  • The Homestead Exclusion is deducted from the School Tax bill, for those taxpayers who qualify.

  • It is identical for every property owner who qualifies. It is not based on the value of the property or the age or income of the property owner.

  • The Homestead/Farmstead Application must be received on or before the March 1st deadline and be approved by the County Board of Assessment.

  • It does not apply to the County/Township bill that is sent in February.

  • The amount of the Reduction varies each year, depending on how much the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania allots to the School District for that tax year and how many residents qualify that year.  The calculation is a straight division - the amount received from Pennsylvania is divided by the number of eligible property owners.

  • You do not need to apply every year. Once you apply, unless the State and/or County changes the law in the future, you are automatically on the list each year.  However, if your circumstances change, you must notify the Board of Assessment Appeals.  For example, if you move out of your home, but still own it; if you transfer the title of the property to a family member but continue to live there; if the ownership is changed to the name of a company or corporation, etc., you may no longer qualify.

I hope this information is helpful but if you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me by phone or email.  All my contact information, including my website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Thank you

Joelle Kleinman, Tax Collector, Springfield Township

 Paid for by Springfield Township Democratic Committee, Evan Klinefelter, Treasurer. Produced in-house.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS

Federal and State Officials

The various websites noted below provide, variously, detailed information on issues, meetings, forms, proposals, events and other topics of interest to citizens and residents.

  • United States Senator John Fetterman

  • United States Senator David McCormack

    • 215-405-9660

    • 2000 Market Street, Ste 610, Philadelphia PA 19103

    • www.mccromack.senate.gov

  • Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (District 4 – includes Springfield)

    • 215-884-4300     Fax: 215-884-7225

    • 115 E. Glenside Avenue, Suite 1, Glenside PA 19038

    • https://Dean.House.gov

  • Governor: Josh Shapiro

  • State Senator Art Haywood (4th Senatorial District - Springfield, Abington, Cheltenham, Jenkintown, Rockledge, and parts of Philadelphia)

    • 215-517-1434

    • 1168 Easton Road, Abington PA 19001

    • www.SenatorHaywood.com

  • State Representative Napoleon Nelson (154th Legislative District – Springfield, Cheltenham & Jenkintown)

County Government

  • Montgomery County

    • 610-278-3000

    • PO Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311; Swede & Airy Streets, Norristown, PA

    • www.Montgomerycountypa.gov

    • Commissioners:

      • Neil K. Makhija, Chair

      • Jamila H. Winder, Vice Chair

      • Thomas DiBello, Commissioner

    • Assessment Appeals 610-278-3761

    • Senior Services 610-278-3601

    • Veteran Services 610-213-4022

    • Voter Services 610-278-3280

Local Government, Elected Officials, and Service Organizations

  • Township Commissioners

    • Ward 1: Elizabeth McNamara, emcnamara@springfieldmontco.org

    • Ward 2: Susanna O. Ratsavong, Board Vice President sratsavong@springfieldmontco.org

    • Ward 3: James M. Lee,  Board President, jlee@springfieldmontco.org

    • Ward 4: Peter D. Wilson, pwilson@springfieldmontco.org

    • Ward 5: Edward H. Morris, Esq., emorris@springfieldmontco.org

    • Ward 6: Jonathan C. Cobb, jcobb@springfieldmontco.org

    • Ward 7: Brendon May, bmay@springfieldmontco.org

  • Springfield Township Administration

    • 215-836-7600   Fax: 215-836-7180

    • 1510 Paper Mill Road, Wyndmoor, PA 19038

    • www.SpringfieldMontCo.org

      • Subscribe to Email alerts

      • Watch Commissioners’ meetings

      • Events calendar, Township meetings, holidays and other events in the area.

  • Public Works Department

    • 215-836-7600 fax: 215-233-4390

    • 1600 Paper Mill Road, Wyndmoor, PA 19038

      • Refuse, Recycling, Highway, Snow Plowing, Stormwater Management

  • Police Department – if emergency, dial 911

    • 215-836-1601 Fax: 215-233-5018

    • 1510 Paper Mill Road, Wyndmoor, PA 19038

  • Flourtown Fire Company – if emergency, dial 911

  • Oreland Volunteer Fire Company – if emergency, dial 911

  • Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1 – if emergency, dial 911

  • Ambler Ambulance – if emergency, dial 911

    • 215-643-6517

    • PO Box 98, Ambler, PA 19002, 1414 E. Butler Pike, Ambler, PA

    • Support@Amblerambulance.org

  • Springfield Township Tax Collector – real estate taxes

  • Berkheimer Tax Administrator - Earned Income Tax and Local Services Tax

    • www.HAB-INC.com

    • 866-701-7206 (current year) Fax: 610-599-8304

    • 610-599-3136 (delinquent) Fax: 610-588-5765

  • Tri-State Financial Group, LLC - Business Privilege Tax and Mercantile Tax

    • www.tfgtax.com

    • 610-270-9520 Fax: 610-270-9522

    • PO Box 38, Bridgeport PA 19405-0038; 408 East Fourth Street, Ste 106, Bridgeport, PA

  • Montgomery County Tax Claim Bureau – delinquent real estate taxes

  • School District of Springfield Township

    • 215-233-6000

    • 1901 E. Paper Mill Rd, Oreland, PA 19075

    • www.SDST.org

    • Subscribe to District E-Blasts; watch School Board meetings

    • Members of the School Board:

      • Jeff Bedard, President

      • Michael Needleman, Vice President

      • Lee Abberley

      • Ilene Bell

      • Neil DiFranco

      • Amy Hubley

      • Sara Hughes

      • Sean Jordan

      • Karen Taratuski

  • District Court - Kate McGill, District Justice

    • Magisterial District Number 38-1-08

    • 215-572-7845 Fax: 215-572-7891

    • 1316 Bruce Road, Oreland PA 19075

    • DC38108@montgomerycountypa.gov

  • Free Library of Springfield Township    

    • 215-836-5300 Fax: 215-836-7180

    • 8900 Hawthorne Lane, Wyndmoor PA 19038

    • www.FreeLibraryofSpringfieldTownship.org

  • Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (provides sewer service in Springfield Township)215-343-3946

 Paid for by Springfield Township Democratic Committee, Evan Klinefelter, Treasurer. Produced in-house.

Paid for by Springfield Township Democratic Committee, Evan Klinefelter, Treasurer. Produced in-house.



2025 Voting Information

Monday, May 5

Last day to REGISTER to vote (or change your registration) before the Primary Election

Tuesday, May 13, by 5 p.m.*

Last day to APPLY for a civilian absentee or mail-in ballot*

Tuesday, May 20 by 8 p.m.

Deadline for Voter Services to RECEIVE voted absentee and mail-in ballots

Tuesday, May 20

Primary Election Day

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday, October 20

Last day to REGISTER to vote (or change your registration) before the General Election

Tuesday, October 28, by 5 p.m.*

Last day to APPLY for a civilian absentee or mail-in ballot

Tuesday, November 4, by 8 p.m.

Deadline for County Voter Services to RECEIVE voted civilian Absentee or mail-in ballot

Tuesday, November 4

General Election Day

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

To register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must be a United States citizen and a Pennsylvania resident at least 30 days before the next election, and will be at least 18 years of age at any time before the next election.

You can Register to Vote, Update your Registration, Apply for a Mail-In or Absentee Ballot, check your Registration Status or your Ballot Status, find your polling place, and more at: www.PAvoterservices.pa.gov

Voting in Pennsylvania by mail-in or absentee ballot is easy, safe and secure.

* If you had planned to vote in person your polling place but you suddenly realize after the deadline for an absentee ballot has passed that because of work, illness or otherwise you will not be able to get to your poll on Election Day, you can apply for an emergency absentee ballot in person or by a designated agent at Voter Services in Norristown or a Voter Services Satellite Office.

Voting in person at your polling place on Election Day:

If you are a newly registered Pennsylvania voter or if you will be voting in person at a new precinct in the next election, you must bring a photo or non-photo ID.

If you are in line at your polling place at or before 8 p.m. (when polls close), you will be allowed to cast your vote.

Paid for by Springfield Township Democratic Committee.  Evan Klinefelter, Treasurer.  Produced in house.



Township Commissioners’ Monthly Meetings

Board of Commissioners’ Workshop Meetings – the Monday preceding the second Wednesday of each month @ 7 p.m.

Township Administration Building

1510 Paper Mill Road

Wyndmoor, PA 19038

Board of Commissioners’ Business Meetings – Second Wednesday of each month @ 7:30 p.m.

Township Administration Building

1510 Paper Mill Road

Wyndmoor, PA 19038

Various department or committee meetings

See springfieldmontco.org for dates, times and locations


Community Calendar

Memorial Day

Wyndmoor Memorial Day Parade @ 9:30 a.m.

July 4

Oreland Fourth of July Parade  @ 10 a.m.

Sunday in September or October – date to be announced

Springfield Township Community Day & 5K Race

5k begins @ 9 a.m.;  Community Day @ 10 a.m.

Springfield Township Democratic Committee (STDC)

Please email us to sign up for emails to receive announcements about specific times and locations of meetings and other events:

https://www.springfield-democrats.org/contact