‌ January 6, 2022

IN THIS ISSUE Board Reorganizes Tree Collection Snow Removal EIT Ordinance Park & Open Space Board Police Test New Tax Collector Meeting Schedule ‌ ‌ ‌ Board Of Supervisors Reorganizes For 2022 Joyce Keller and Scott Badami on Tuesday took the oath of office for the Board of Supervisors at the Board’s annual reorganization meeting.  At the meeting, Supervisor Kim Koch was elected chair and Supervisor Michele Minnick was elected vice-chair. Supervisor Jeff Campolongo will serve as secretary, Supervisor Joyce Keller as treasurer and Supervisor Scott Badami as assistant secretary.

Christmas Tree Collection Next Week Christmas tree collection takes places on January 11 and January 12. Residents on the south side of Skippack Pike will have trees collected on January 11 and January 25. Residents on the north side of Skippack Pike will have trees collected on January 12 and January 26. This program is not available to private communities. Click here for a map showing collection areas Please remove all decorations from trees and place them at the curb the night before a collection day.

Brush Up On Snow Removal Procedures Public Works crews have applied brine to Township roadways in anticipation of snow moving into our region later tonight and early Friday. The Township's Snow Management Plan guides efforts to keep roads open and safe for travel during winter storms. Click here to review the plan

Supervisors To Consider Ordinance For EIT Referendum At its meeting on January 18, the Board of Supervisors will consider enacting an ordinance that would place a referendum on an increase to the current Earned Income Tax (EIT) on the May 17, 2022 election ballot. If approved by voters, the increase would be 0.06% and would not go into effect until 2023. The additional EIT revenue would be used to help pay down debt from open space acquisition and for open space maintenance. The proposed increase would add $40 to the typical person’s EIT payment.

Township Seeking Alternate Members For Park & Open Space Board The Township is looking for residents to serve as alternate members on the Park & Open Space Board. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The Park & Open Space Board does not meet in April, July, August, or December. The Park and Open Space Board assists the Board of Supervisors in planning for the acquisition of future parks, trails, and open spaces in Whitpain and the evaluation of what uses are the most appropriate for Township parks and open spaces. The Board also educates residents about active and passive recreation opportunities in the Township. To be considered, please email a resume to supervisors@whitpaintownhip.org, drop off a letter of interest and resume at the Township Building or mail a letter of interest and resume to the Township Building.

Montco Consortium Police Test To Be Held February 19 The Montgomery County Consortium's police test will be held February 19. For anyone interested in looking to make a real difference in their community, the test is a fantastic opportunity. The application deadline for the test is February 5. For more details, go to montcopolicetest.com.

New Tax Collector Takes Office On January 3rd, Melissa Wanczyk was sworn in as the Township’s Tax Collector. Melissa will be responsible for the billing and collecting of homeowners’ real estate taxes.   “I’m excited to serve my community in my new role as Tax Collector,” said Melissa. “I recognize the importance of this job in supporting our wonderful Township, and I’m committed to being accessible for every resident that needs assistance when paying their taxes. I encourage anyone who has questions, comments or concerns to reach out to me either by phone or email.”   Click here to visit the Tax Collection website. For questions, email melissa@whitpain-taxes.org. You can also sign up for Tax Bill email alerts here.

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 January 11: Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m. January 18: Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m. January 19: Park and Open Space, 7:30 p.m. January 20: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m. January 24: Human Relations Commission, 5 p.m.

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