‌ October 7, 2021

IN THIS ISSUE PSATS Award Leaf Collection Tree Giveaway Park & Rec Events Meeting Schedule ‌ ‌ ‌ Township Receives State Award For Bridge Project The Township has been named the winner of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors' (PSATS) 2020 Road/Bridge Safety Improvement Program. The award was given for the improvements to the Yost Road Bridge, which was a 60-year-old structure in deteriorating condition and prone to flooding. The Township's work made the road safer for pedestrians and motorists and reduced flooding. The work involved widening the bridge by ten feet and adding a sidewalk on the north side of the bridge. Accepting the award are (below left to right) Township Engineer Jim Blanch, Township Manager Roman Pronczak, Supervisor Fred Conner with Managing Director of Pennsylvania Highway Information Association Jason W. Wagner, Supervisor Jeff Campolongo and PSASTS Executive Director David Sanko

Leaf Collection This Tuesday And Wednesday Leaves will be collected on this Tuesday and Wednesday, October 12 and October 13, as part of the Township's leaf collection program.  Residents living south of Skippack Pike will have their leaf and yard waste collected on Tuesdays and those living north of Skippack Pike will have their collection on Wednesdays. Please click here for a map of the two collection areas

Free Street Trees Available The Shade Tree Commission is continuing its Free Street Tree Program. Through this program, a limited number of property owners will be able to obtain a free street tree, 2 inches to 2.5 inches caliper, for their property if they meet certain criteria. This program is limited and only one street tree will be provided to each of the first qualifying candidates. Click here for the Street Tree Program application

Coming Soon: Barktoberfest and Hayrides The Parks and Recreation Department will host the 4th Annual Barktoberfest on Saturday, October 23 at the Whitpain Dog Park. Check in for the pooches is at 10 a.m. and costumes will be judged at 10:30 a.m. Prize categories include Best Dog/Human Duo, Most Original, and Best in Show. Click here for more information Come to Prophecy Creek Park on October 22 and October 23 for hayrides. The rides take passengers to the upper field for a bonfire, a spooky storyteller, and a witch serving up hot cider out of a cauldron! A fun, festive, family event! Click here for details

Township Meeting Schedule Township meetings are now being held in hybrid mode and can be attended in-person or via Zoom. Please go to the Agenda Center for details of each meeting. Click for the Meeting Calendar Click here for the Agenda Center October 12: Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m. October 19: Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m. October 20: Parks and Open Space, 7:30 p.m. October 21: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m. October 25: Human Relations Commission, 5 p.m.

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