Morris Road Near Route 202 Intersection Closing April 12

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April 1, 2021

Morris Road Near Route 202 Closing April 12

A portion of Morris Road from Route 202 to the entrance for Normandy Farm will close April 12 for road work as part of the Route 202 reconstruction project.

The intersection will be closed around-the-clock through May 8. Drivers will be directed to use Route 202, Skippack Pike and North Wales Road during the closure. Please allow extra time if you have to travel through the area.

Local access to the construction zone will be possible. The work is weather dependent.

Second Mermaid Lake Public Meeting Set For April 12

The Township will host a second virtual public meeting to discuss the master plan for Mermaid Lake on Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m.

The Township is inviting all members of the community to participate in the master plan process and to help create a vision for the new park. Participants are encouraged to share their ideas on potential future facilities and desired improvements.

This is the second of four public meetings that will occur in 2021. The first was held in January.

Zoom participation details will be available in next week's Wire.

Board Of Supervisors Meets Tuesday

The Board of Supervisors will meet for a work session on Tuesday, April 6 at 6 p.m.

Zoom Participation

Click here to join the meeting

Passcode: 624087

Telephone Participation

Dial: 301-715-8592

Webinar ID: 896 0343 3532

Passcode: 624087

The meeting agenda will be available in the Agenda Center.

Pennsylvania Accelerates COVID Vaccine Timetable

The state Department of Health (DOH) in conjunction with the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force yesterday announced the start of the special initiative to vaccinate targeted industry workers and to accelerate the vaccination timetable for those in Phases 1B, 1C and 2. All Pennsylvanians will be eligible to schedule vaccination appointments beginning April 19.

“The vaccine landscape continues to evolve as the federal government is increasing allocations to more retail pharmacy chains across the country,” Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam said. “To ensure that vaccine continues to get to people efficiently and equitably, Pennsylvania is adapting its plan to allow workers in targeted industries to access any of the three vaccines available at providers throughout the state, and to accelerate our eligibility for remaining phases of the state’s vaccination plan.

Click here for more information

Join The Township For Earth Day Events

The Parks and Recreation Department will host three events to help mark Earth Day on April 22.

On Earth Day, join the Township for a Crossways Trail walk. Meet at the trailhead parking at the Montgomery County Community College and Cathcart Road at 5 p.m. for a two-mile out and back walk.

On Sunday, April 25, the annual Township Shade Tree Giveaway will take place at Prophecy Creek Park beginning at 8 a.m. Proof of residency required.

Later that day, join in a Prophecy Creek Park cleanup from noon to 2 p.m.

Click here for more details on Whitpain's Earth Day events

Police Continue Aggressive Driving Enforcement

The Police Department is continuing its aggressive driving mobilization through April 25. The effort is part of a statewide campaign to deter aggressive driving.

Police will target motorists exhibiting aggressive-driving behaviors such as speeding, distracted driving, and work zone violations. Motorists exhibiting other unsafe behaviors such as driving too fast for conditions, following too closely, or other aggressive actions will also be cited.

Click here for more information on aggressive driving

Recreation Happenings

Parks and Recreation has a host of upcoming programs and activities. Take a look at what's available by clicking here. Here are some programs that might be of interest.

Gardening Webinar

I9 Basketball

Township Meeting Schedule

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Click here for the Agenda Center

April 6: Board of Supervisors (Work Session), 6 p.m.

April 7: Shade Tree Commission, 5:30 p.m.

April 12: Mermaid Lake Public Meeting #2, 7 p.m.

April 13: Planning Commission, 7 p.m., (Work Session, 6:30 p.m.)

April 15: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m.

April 20: Board of Supervisors (Business Meeting), 6 p.m.

April 22: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m.

April 26: Human Relations Commission, 5 p.m.