Eagle Scouts Recognized

November 17, 2022

Eagle Scouts Recognized

The Board of Supervisors, along with Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence, recently presented proclamations to two Eagle Scouts.

Andrew and Luke Smallberger received their Eagle Scout rank after completing community service projects which improved an area of Rittenhouse Town in Philadelphia.

Andrew’s projected focused on revitalizing two information kiosks, to include new roofs, new boards for messages and painting. Luke’s project centered on removing an old fence and reinstalling a new one.

The Supervisors congratulated both Eagle Scouts on their achievement and the success of their projects.

(from left) Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence, Supervisor Joyce Keller, Andrew Smallberger, Luke Smallberger, Supervisor Scott Badami, Supervisor Jeff Campolongo

Development Of 2023 Budget Continues

The Township held its second budget presentation of the year on November 10. The work session focused on the sewer, sewer capital and fire tax funds. The presentation identified a potential need to adjust sewer rates to keep pace with rising costs beyond 2023.

The first budget presentation, which was held on November 1, focused on the general and capital reserve funds. The proposed budget keeps tax rates steady in 2023.

A draft of the 2023 budget will be available for review on Tuesday, November 22.

Click here for the November 1 budget presentation

Click here for the November 10 presentation

Leaves And Yard Waste Collected Next Week

Leaves and yard waste will next be collected on November 22 and 23. Do not place leaf waste and branch trimmings in plastic bags or in trash can containers. They will not be collected.

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.

As a reminder, the Township is no longer selling paper bags for leaf collection. Bags are available for purchase at many hardware stores, supermarkets and warehouse stores.

Stay Alert For Utility Payment Scams

With the holiday season approaching, PECO is reminding customers to stay alert for potential payment scams targeting utility customers. Scammers are using the holiday season to trick utility customers into providing their personal or financial information and making false payments under the pretense of keeping their service active.

Utility Scam Awareness Day was yesterday and PECO is urging customers to be on the lookout for impersonators seeking to steal money and personal information. Scammers posing as PECO employees, or an affiliate will call customers from a number that appears to be from PECO and threaten to turn off service unless payment is made.

PECO is offering the following tips:

PECO will never demand immediate payment, nor require one specific form of payment, such as a prepaid card, bitcoin, or third-party digital money transfers. For approved payment methods and options, visit peco.com/payment.
Never grant anyone access to your home who claims to be from PECO, or a contractor working for PECO, unless the person has proper identification.
Do not provide your PECO account information or your PECO bill to anyone. A real PECO representative will have the account information they need when they call.
Check your printed bill or log on to PECO.com or the PECO mobile app and check your account status, balances, payments, and any supplier information.

From The EAC: Electrify Everything

Are you concerned about the impact of climate change but not sure how you can help solve the problem?

The Electrify Everything movement provides answers to this question. To learn more about electrification, view this 3 minute video about how some homeowners electrified their home.

Contact the Environmental Advisory Council at EAC@whitpaintownship.org

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

November 17: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m.

November 28: Human Relations Commission, 5 p.m.

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