Road Resurfacing Program Begins Early August

‌

July 8, 2021

Road Resurfacing Begins In Early August

The Township’s annual road resurfacing project is set to begin in early August.

Prep work is continuing as contractors perform curb line milling on streets scheduled for resurfacing later this month. Nearly eight miles of roads are set to be resurfaced this year.

Please click here to see a listing of roads to be resurfaced.

The project is expected to take eleven days to complete, but all work is weather dependent. As soon as an exact daily schedule is determined by the project's contractor, the schedule will be posted to the Township's website and shared in the Wire and on Twitter.

Supervisors Recognize Mission Moments

At Tuesday’s Board meeting, Supervisors celebrated two mission moments.

A group of 12 Scouts from Whitpain’s Boy Scout Troop 98 were recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Each Eagle Scout performed an important community service. Examples of these projects include, refurbishing and building park tables; renovations, painting and cleaning of parks, playgrounds, churches and cemeteries; planting shrubs and trees; organizing a food drive, and constructing wooden walkways.

The Supervisors also recognized Blue Bell Camp for achieving its 75^th anniversary. Originally opened in 1946, the camp has been owned and operated by three generations of the Harris family. The camp has grown from approximately 35 campers on eight acres to 150 campers on 15 acres. The Harris family focuses on helping children build a strong foundation of character, integrity, teamwork, manners and sportsmanship.

Township Recognizes Park And Recreation Month

This month, join the Township for Park and Recreation Month, as we celebrate how Whitpain is stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient because of parks and recreation. A variety of activities are planned for residents of all ages and abilities — including camps, stories in the park, and a concert and movie.

Whitpain Township is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting our community to share their experiences, memories, and stories about what parks and recreation mean to them.

With everything from visiting your favorite Township park or trail, or attending one of our special events, there are plenty of ways that you can celebrate with us as well! NRPA encourages people that support parks and recreation to share their park and recreation story, as well as why their local park and recreation professionals are important to them, with the hashtag #OurParkAndRecStory.

“The services that park and recreation professionals provide are vital for our communities — from protecting open space and natural resources to helping fight obesity and providing activities and resources for all people," said Parks and Recreation Director Kurt Baker. "This has been especially true throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Park and Recreation Month encourages everyone to reflect on the exponential value park and recreation professionals bring to communities.”

The Township will celebrate Park and Recreation Month through the following special events.

Stories in the Park, Tuesdays through July 27, 10:30 am, Wentz Run Park Playground
Amish Outlaws Concert, Thursday, July 15, 7 pm, Mermaid Lake Park
Tom and Jerry (movie), Tuesday, July 27, dusk, Wentz Run Park Gazebo

Amish Outlaws Perform July 15

The Township's Summer Concert and Movie Series continues on July 15 with The Amish Outlaws at Mermaid Lake.

Entry to concerts and movies is on a first come, first served basis, and the Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to close attendance if maximum capacity is reached.

Movies start at dusk and concerts begin at 7 p.m. and last for about 90 minutes. All events are at Wentz Run Park except for the Amish Outlaws concert. The series is sponsored by Genisys Credit Union.

July 15

Amish Outlaws (Mermaid Lake)

July 27

Tom and Jerry movie

August 12

The Bassboards

August 17

Raya & The Last Dragon movie

September 17

Drive-in movie TBD

Board Of Supervisors Remember Firefighter

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday observed a moment of silence for fallen Penn Wynne-Overbrook Hills Fire Company firefighter Sean W. DeMuynck. Mr. DeMuynck died in the line of duty on July 4 in Lower Merion Township.

Governor Wolf has ordered the Commonwealth flag to half-mast through Saturday in honor of Mr. DeMuynck.

Fireworks Planned July 17

A fireworks display is planned for Bluestone Country Club on July 17 at 9:30 p.m. Please note the date and time and take any steps needed for children and pets.

Discount Tickets Available To Amusement Parks

The Parks and Recreation Department

has discount tickets to area amusement parks, including Adventure Aquarium, Morey's Pier, Splash Zone and Sesame Place.

Click here for details and a listing of available tickets

Print-at-home promotional codes are available for Crayola Experience, Six Flags Great Adventure and Hurricane Harbor.

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

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

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

July 26: Human Relations Commission, 5 p.m.