Be Alert As Students Return To School

August 25, 2022

Be Alert As Students Return To School

Students in the Wissahickon School District return to school this Monday with other schools following close behind. The Police Departments reminds everyone to be extra careful as students are using sidewalks and buses return to streets.

Here are some "Back To School" safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

School Bus Safety

The greatest danger involving school buses isn't riding a bus: it's the school bus stop. Make certain there's six feet (three big steps) between a child and the curb. Teach children about the "danger zone" of a bus - 10 feet in front, behind and on each side of the bus.

Pedestrian Safety

Teach children to look left, right and then left again before crossing a street. Use sidewalks and crosswalks to be visible to drivers. Have your child walk with an adult or with a group of children whenever possible.

Motorist Safety

Please watch for children walking in the street, especially where there are no sidewalks. Also watch for children playing and gathering near bus stops. Please be extra cautious near bus stops. Children late for a bus may run into the street.

Bicycle Safety

Be certain the helmet and bike are the right fit. Before every ride, check the ABCs of bike safety: air, brakes and chain. When crossing the street with a bike, have your child walk the bike across when it is safe to do so.

The start of school is a great time to talk to children about safety. Please take a few minutes and stress the importance of being safe.

Portion Of Pulaski Drive Closing Monday

Pulaski Drive, between Cortez Road and Clearview Avenue, will close this Monday for approximately 10-12 weeks so contractors can replace the existing bridge, which was built in 1960. Crews completed utility relocation prior to the roadway closure. Local residents will have access to their properties throughout construction.

The Township is in contact with the School District to ensure that buses will be able to make all scheduled stops during construction. The initial project was scheduled to be completed over the summer months, but supply chain issues delayed the project.

The total cost of the Pulaski Drive Bridge replacement is $1.6 million and the Township received a grant through the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission which covers 80% of the project.

Please click here for the approved detour plan.

Wings N' Wheels Set For September 10

Wings N' Wheels returns to Wings Field on Saturday, September 10. The day of antique cars, airplanes, kids' activities and live music benefiting Angel Flight begins at 11 a.m.

Click here for more information

Deadline For Discount On School Tax Bill Is August 31

The deadline to pay your school tax bill in full to receive the 2% discount is August 31. If you have misplaced yours or never received it, you can download a copy of your bill at www.whitpain-taxes.org/bills-receipts.

If you have any questions, please call Tax Collector Melissa Wanczyk at 610-492-9191.

Save The Date: Community Festival Is September 24

The Township’s annual Community Festival is Saturday, September 24 at Montgomery County Community College.

Mark your calendars so you don't miss a day of fun, games, music and activities.

September 14 Ceremony To Recognize Centre Square Fire Company

The Wissahickon Valley Historical Society will recognize Centre Square Fire Company firefighters on September 14 for caring for a historic Milestone in front of their station.

The community is invited to the noon ceremony in front of the fire company's station at 298 W. Skippack Pike. The Milestone notes "18 miles to Philadelphia." The celebration will recognize firefighters for caring for the milestone during the road construction along Skippack Pike and will highlight the history of Whitpain and the area's colonial Milestones.

Honey Bee Day In PA

Governor Tom Wolf proclaimed August 20, 2022 as Honey Bee Day, recognizing that pollinators are critical to the agriculture that nourishes our Commonwealth.

Did you know:

One out of every three bites of food we eat is made possible because of pollinators.
More than 80% of the world’s flowering plants need to be pollinated to reproduce.
Pollinators are vital to keeping fruits, nuts and vegetables in our diet.
Apples, pears, tomatoes, berries, pumpkins and grapes are just a few examples of the crops produced in PA that rely on pollination.
Over the past few decades, there has been significant loss of pollinators, including honey bees, native bees, birds, bats and butterflies.
Honey bee pollination alone adds more than $15 billion in value to agricultural crops each year in the United States.
The PA Pollinator Protection Plan along with the PA Dept of Agriculture provide support, resources and research to expand pollinator populations.

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

September 6: Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m.

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

September 13: Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m.

September 14: Environmental Advisory Council, 7 p.m.

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

September 19: Human Relations Commission, 5 p.m.

September 20: Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m.

September 21: Parks and Open Space, 7:30 p.m.

September 22: Pension and Finance Committee, 5:30 p.m.

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