Have A Happy And Safe Halloween

October 27, 2022

Have A Happy And Safe Halloween Whitpain

Halloween is just about here. Make it a safe Halloween with these tips from the National Safety Council.

Costume Tips

All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant.
If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags, or give them glow sticks.
Use nontoxic Halloween makeup instead of masks, which can obscure vision; always test makeup in a small area first to see if any irritation develops.
Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation.

Trick-or-Treat Tips

A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds.
If your older children are going alone, plan and review a route acceptable to you.
Agree on a specific time children should return home.
Teach your children never to enter a stranger's home or car.
Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends.

Board Of Supervisors Meets Tuesday - 2023 Budget On The Agenda

The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session meeting on Tuesday, November 1 at 6 p.m. The Township's proposed 2023 budget will be presented at the meeting, which can be attended in person at the Township Building or joined by Zoom.

Zoom Participation

Click here to join the meeting

Passcode: 624087

Telephone Participation

Dial: 301-715-8592

Webinar ID: 896 0343 3532

Passcode: 624087

A second budget review will be held on November 10. The 2023 budget is scheduled for action by the Board of Supervisors on December 20.

Leaf Collection Set For November 8, 9

Leaves and yard waste will be collected Tuesday and Wednesday, November 8 and 9.

As a reminder, the Township's collection process does not involve vacuum trucks that clean up piles of loose leaves. Leaf piles cause safety issues, clog storm drains and block street sweeping. Do not place leaf waste and branch trimmings in plastic bags or in trash can containers. They will not be collected.

Residents living south of Skippack Pike will have their leaf and yard waste collected on Tuesday and those living north of Skippack Pike will have their collection on Wednesday.

Please click here for a map of the two collection areas

If your pickup is missed, you must call the Township the day of collection at 610-277-2400. This program is not available to private communities.

General Election Is November 8

The General Election is Tuesday, November 8. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Click here for Montgomery County Voter Services

Campaign signs can be recycled at the Township Building from November 9 to November 15.

Click here for more information

Drug Take Back Day Is October 29

You can drop off unwanted and expired prescription medication in the lobby of the Police Department on Saturday, October 29 as part of National Drug Take Back Day.

From The EAC: Stormwater Management

As a homeowner, you can have a big impact on reducing stormwater runoff and pollution for the community. Help avoid the problems associated with stormwater runoff by:

Reducing impervious areas so that the rain soaks into the ground.
Planting native trees and plants which help infiltrate stormwater and increase evaporation.
Managing stormwater on-site with rain gardens, rain barrels and similar practices.

Go here for more information

Community Corner

Wissahickon Cheerleading will host a Cheer Challenge at Montgomery County Community College on January 7.

Click here for more information

The Wissahickon Valley Historical Society has several events and programs planned in the next month. Click here to see what's happening.

Shredding Event This Saturday

Township Meeting Schedule

Township meetings are 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

November 1: Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m.

November 2: Environmental Advisory Council, 5:30 p.m.

November 9: Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m. (date change due to Election Day)

November 10: Board of Supervisors Budget Worksession, 6 p.m.

November 15: Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m.

November 16: Parks and Open Space, 7:30 p.m.

November 17: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m.

November 28: Human Relations Commission, 5 p.m.

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