‌ January 13, 2022

IN THIS ISSUE EIT Ordinance Tree Collection Winter Weather Park & Open Space Board MLK Jr Day Meeting Schedule ‌ ‌ ‌ EIT Ordinance To Be Considered Tuesday At its meeting this Tuesday, 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. The Board of Supervisors' business meeting begins at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to the community and can be joined 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.

Christmas Tree Collection Resumes Earlier this week, Republic Services, the Township’s contractor responsible for picking-up Christmas trees, experienced delays in pick-up due to mechanical and staffing issues. However, their crews are back in the Township today to complete collections that were missed earlier this week. Thank you for your patience.

Forecast Hints At Weekend Snow, Rain  A storm is threatening to bring snow and rain to the area beginning Sunday afternoon into Monday. As the forecast becomes more clear, crews may treat roads in advance of the precipitation. Click here to review the Township's Snow Management Plan, which guides efforts to keep roads open and safe for travel during winter storms.

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.

Township Recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Day The Township Building will be closed Monday, January 17, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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 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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