January 26, 2023

A Snow Removal Primer - Just In Case

Snow creeped into yesterday's forecast but it hasn't yet creeped into the Township. With 53 days left until spring, there's still a chance Mother Nature will deliver snow to the region. If it arrives, the Township's Snow Management Plan will guide the effort to keep roads open and safe for travel.

The effort begins with the Public Works Department receiving reports from professional weather services that help it prepare for storms. When snow or ice is predicted, the Township notifies staff, readies plowing equipment and loads salt and anti-icing material. Standby crews are also maintained to help after hours and on weekends and holidays.



As a storm approaches, crews begin applying liquid anti-icers and salt to primary roadways. Then they salt hills, intersections and trouble spots on all dedicated Township roads. Plowing begins when it is determined that 3 inches of snow has accumulated on the roads.

Click here for more information on snow removal

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Available

The 2022 Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application is now available through the PA Department of Revenue.

You are eligible if your household income is less than $35,000 a year for homeowners or $15,000 for renters (half of Social Security income is excluded), and you meet one of the following criteria:

*You turned 65 or older last year

*You are a widow/widower who turned 50 or older last year

*You are a person with a disability who turned 18 or older last year, and are unable to work due to that physical or mental disability

Rebate amounts are based on income and range from $250-$650. For questions about how to apply or eligibility, call 610-270-1780

Click here to apply

Once approved, you can also apply for the Wissahickon School District rebate here.

All applications are due by 6/30/23.

You will be required to submit a receipt of taxes paid, which you can download here.

From The EAC: Composting

Many people wonder what is the best way, for the environment, to dispose of food scraps. The answer is composting, either at home or through a composting service.  

Back to Earth Compost offers curbside compost pickup or compost dropoff at Maple Acres Farm or at the Ambler Farmers Market from May to November. 

If composting is not an option, the second best method is to grind up food scraps in your garbage disposal. The very worst way to dispose of food scraps is to toss them in the regular trash bin.  

Click here for more information about why and how to compost

Contact the Environmental Advisory Council at EAC@whitpaintownship.org