Tree Giveaway Set For April 24

April 14, 2022

Tree Giveaway April 24

The Township's annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway is set for one week from Sunday on April 24.

The event is at Prophecy Creek Park beginning at 8 a.m. The giveaway features a wide range of native species. Along with free trees, free mulch and deer protection will be distributed to Township residents on a first-come, first-served basis.

This is a one-day event and will take place rain or shine. There is a limit of one group of three trees per address or household.

No pre-registration is required but homeowners must present identification indicating Whitpain resident status.

Earth Day Celebration Next Week

The Township's Earth Day celebration is set for an in-person return next week. The celebration recognizes students’ environmentally focused art and poetry entries.

Approximately 100 students from Wissahickon elementary schools participate along with students from St. Helena school and Holy Rosary regional school.

At the event, the Township will celebrate 26 consecutive years as a Tree City USA community.

Real Estate Tax Discount Period Ends April 30

The deadline to receive a 2% discount on your real estate tax payment is April 30^th.

For tax collector office hours, FAQs and online payment, go to www.whitpain-taxes.org.

Board Of Supervisors Meet April 19

The Board of Supervisors will hold a business meeting this Tuesday, April 19, at 6 p.m. The meeting can be joined in person at the Township Building or by Zoom.

Zoom Participation

Click here to join the meeting

Passcode: 691636

Telephone Participation

Dial: 301-715-8592

Webinar ID: 814 1029 4087

Passcode: 691636

The meeting agenda will be available in the Agenda Center.

Shine For Firefighters On May 4

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation invites you to celebrate firefighters worldwide on May 4 by lighting your home or organization in red. This will help show gratitude for firefighters who protect our communities.

WRA Opening Day A Success

Whitpain Recreation Association’s (WRA) Opening Day ceremonies took place on Saturday, April 9.

Although soggy field conditions forced the cancelation of games, both softball and baseball players participated in a parade from Centre Square Fire Company to the fields at Wentz Run Park. They were joined by parents, Whitpain Supervisors, first responders, and the Phillie Phanatic.

As part of Opening Day festivities, Andrew Beiter, of Scout Troop 98 was on hand for the dedication of his Eagle Scout Project. The project features park benches dedicated to Whitpain first responders.

Pictured below are (seated from left to right): Supervisor Scott Badami, Supervisor Michele Minnick, Andrew Beiter, and Supervisor Joyce Keller are joined by members of Centre Square Fire Company, Whitpain Police, and Scout Troop 98.

Historical Society Holding Open House On April 24

The Wissahickon Valley Historical Society is holding an Open House from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on April 24 at the “1895 Public School” at 799 West Skippack Pike in Blue Bell. Vaccinations are required and, in keeping with Montgomery County’s guidelines, masks are optional but preferred.

Visitors will find three floors of exhibits dedicated to the history of Ambler Borough and Whitpain and Lower Gwynedd Townships. The museum’s second floor is set up as an early 20^th-century classroom. In addition, a special exhibit will feature treasures from the collection not usually on display.

For questions, please contact the historical society: info@WValleyHS.org or 215-646-6541.

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

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April 19: Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m.

April 25: Human Relations Commission, 5 p.m.

April 28: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m.

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