‌ February 17, 2022

IN THIS ISSUE Ready For 100 Township Newsletter Black History Month Leaf Collection Sneaker Recycling Meeting Schedule ‌ ‌ ‌ Supervisors Commit To Clean, Renewable Energy The Board of Supervisors joined a growing list of municipalities in our region who have passed a Ready for 100 Resolution to help address climate change. The resolution demonstrates the Board of Supervisors’ vision to transition to 100% clean, renewable energy in the coming decades. “Whitpain has a long commitment to environmental stewardship and this resolution marks the next step in our efforts to further enhance and protect the environment,” said Supervisor Joyce Keller. “Over the years, the Township has partnered with Wissahickon Trails to preserve approximately 750 acres of open space, we have been recognized with Tree City USA designation since 1994, and our Public Works Department has undertaken a number of important environmental initiatives including a plan to install solar power lighting in the parking lots at the Township Building and in Wentz Run Park.” Click here to read the Ready for 100 Resolution that was approved at the Board’s February 15 meeting.

Spring Newsletter Available Online The Township’s spring newsletter will be arriving in mailboxes in the coming weeks. In the meantime, you can get a sneak peak of the newsletter’s articles and upcoming Park and Recreation activities, trips, and programs by clicking here.

Celebrate Black History Month Montgomery County has one more virtual presentation scheduled this month as part of the celebration of Black History Month. The theme of Black History Month is Black Health and Wellness. The virtual presentation is next Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. Click here for more information and to register The Township encourages the community to join in the celebration of Black History month, a time to recognize and celebrate Black culture, achievements and progress.

Leaf Collection Scheduled For February 22, 23 Leaf collection is scheduled for this Tuesday and Wednesday, February 22 and February 23. Residents living south of Skippack Pike will have their leaf and yard waste collected on Tuesday and those living north of Skippack Pike will have their collection on Wednesday. Please click here for a map of the two collection areas If your pickup is missed, you must call the Township the day of collection at 610-277-2400. This program is not available to private communities.

Give Your Sneakers A Second Life With Recycling Are you clearing out closets this winter? Several sneaker recycling organizations claim that over 200 million pairs of sneakers end up in the landfill each year, and an EPA 2017 report showed that 66% of municipal waste comes from textiles, which includes sneakers.  These days there are several ways to donate, re-use and recycle those old sneakers. So instead of throwing them in the trash, do an online search for “recycle old sneakers” or click here for local organizations to help.

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 February 17: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m. February 28: Human Relations Commission, 5 p.m.

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