Ordinance Regarding Reproductive Health Advertised

September 8, 2022

Ordinance Addressing Reproductive Health Advertised

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to advertise an ordinance dealing with reproductive rights.

The ordinance would amend the code of Whitpain Township by adding the following new Chapter:

"No police officer or other person acting under color of law on behalf of Whitpain Township or using resources or assets belonging to Whitpain Township shall conduct any investigation, make any arrest, file any criminal charges, cooperate with any other officer, agent, agency, or department, or participate in any prosecution in which a person is accused of facilitating, providing, or receiving abortion services with the consent of the pregnant person during the first twenty-four weeks of any pregnancy, or when the life or health of the pregnant person is endangered by continuation of the pregnancy."

The Board of Supervisors will consider the ordinance at its regularly-scheduled meeting on September 20.

Click here to review a draft of the ordinance

Community Festival Coming September 24

The Township’s annual Community Festival is Saturday, September 24 at Montgomery County Community College.

Mark your calendars so you don't miss a day of fun, games and activities with Chicago 9 headlining the day's music.

Visit the Environmental Advisory Council's (EAC) booth at the Community Festival to learn more about the EAC. The EAC will have wildflower packets to share and is collecting used cell phones for the Laurel House. Please bring outdated phones for donation.

The Shade Tree Commission and Human Relations Commission will also have booths at the Community Festival.

Students Wanted For Non-Voting Roles On Boards And Commissions

The Board of Supervisors is instituting a program to appoint high school students to serve as non-voting members on various boards and commissions.

Opportunities for students are available with the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Park & Open Space Board, Shade Tree Commission, Human Relations Commission, and Environmental Advisory Council.

Students can learn more about the opportunity and how to apply by clicking here.

Wings N' Wheels Set For Saturday

Wings N' Wheels returns to Wings Field this Saturday, September 10. The day of antique cars, airplanes, kids' activities and live music benefiting Angel Flight East begins at 11 a.m.

Click here for more information

Wednesday Ceremony To Recognize Centre Square Fire Company

The Wissahickon Valley Historical Society will recognize Centre Square Fire Company firefighters this Wednesday, September 14, for caring for a historic Milestone in front of their station.

The community is invited to the noon ceremony in front of the fire company's station at 1298 W. Skippack Pike. The Milestone notes "18 miles to Philadelphia." The celebration will recognize firefighters for caring for the milestone during the road construction along Skippack Pike and will highlight the history of Whitpain and the area's colonial Milestones.

Tips To Save Water During Drought Watch

A Drought Watch has been declared in Montgomery County by Pennsylvania's Dept of Environmental Protection (DEP). Each resident is asked to voluntarily reduce their individual water consumption by three to six gallons of water a day.

Here are three tips for reducing water usage.

An average shower uses less water than a bath. By reducing your normal shower time by only one minute, you could save 2 to 5 gallons.

Wash only full loads of laundry and use the dishwasher only when you have a full load.

Don’t let water run continuously when brushing teeth, shaving, and hand washing dishes.

Every drop counts and every person can make a difference.

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

Click here for the Agenda Center

September 12: Environmental Advisory Council, 5:30 p.m.

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

September 15: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m.

September 19: Human Relations Commission, 5 p.m.

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

September 21: Parks and Open Space, 7:30 p.m.

September 22: Pension and Finance Committee, 5:30 p.m.

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