December 22, 2022

Supervisors Recognize Retiring Employees

The Board of Supervisors recognized two recently retired Public Work staff members on Tuesday.

Initially hired in 1991, Gus Belmont became Whitpain’s Sewer Superintendent in 1996. Over the next several decades, Gus led the Public Works Sewer Division and received numerous awards along the way.   

Tom Albertson was hired by the Township back in 1993 as a Wastewater Collection/Maintenance Operator. He worked diligently over the years to maintain the sewer system while responding to various emergencies. 

“These two gentlemen served the Township for a combined total of 60 years,” said Township Manager Roman Pronczak. “Under their watch, we maintained 150 miles of sanitary sewer piping and seven pump stations, implemented a massive inflow and infiltration (I&I) program that kept stormwater out of the sanitary sewer system, and created a comprehensive grease trap program for restaurants. Their work will have a lasting impact on improving the environment well into the future.”

(left to right: Gus Belmont and Tom Albertson; Second Row: Supervisor Joyce Keller, Vice Chair Michele Minnick, Board Chair Kim Koch, Supervisor Jeff Campolongo; and Supervisor Scott Badami. 

Leaves Collected December 27, 28

Leaves and yard waste will next be collected this Tuesday and Wednesday, December 27 and 28. This is the last collection of 2022. A new leaf collection schedule will begin January 9.

Leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags and put out at the curb the evening before the scheduled collection. As a reminder, please don’t rake leaves to the curb and 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.

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

A Weather Message From PECO

PECO is closely monitoring current weather forecasts and preparing for heavy rain and strong winds today and tomorrow and then freezing temperatures into the weekend.

We are currently preparing our crews and employees to respond to any outages that may occur due to this storm.

Click here for the forecast

With the holidays in full-swing around us, it is also important to take steps to prepare and know how to stay connected with us before any possible weather or outages.

If your lights go out, we offer several ways for you to report your outage. Save these links now so they are quickly and easily accessible if you need them.

Stay In Touch

• Download our PECO mobile app to quickly report an outage from a mobile device. The app will also provide notifications as the outage status is updated.
• Utilize our two-way texting program for reporting an outage and receiving updates. By texting “ADDOUTAGE” to MYPECO (697326), customers can enroll in the program, report outages and check the status of their outage through text. To use this service a customer’s mobile number must be registered with their account.
• Report an outage online, including on a smart phone or tablet, by providing the account or phone number.
• Use our interactive outage map to report an outage and for the most up-to-date outage information.
• Call us directly at 1-800-841-4141 to report an outage or natural gas emergency.
• If you smell natural gas or see downed power lines, leave the area immediately and call 1-800-841-4141. Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Stay Safe

• Always stay away from damaged electrical equipment, especially downed power lines and tree limbs that may come into contact with power lines.
• Don't connect your generator directly to your home's wiring. Never use a generator indoors or in an attached garage. Read and adhere to the manufacturer's instructions for safe operation. 

From The EAC: Recycling Holiday Gift Wrap

Wrapping paper can be recycled if it is plain and simple, non-laminated, made from recycled materials, and is not too thin. When the paper is exceedingly thin, it has few good quality fibers for recycling.

Wrapping paper cannot be recycled if it contains sparkles, glitter, sequins, foil, artificial texture, sticky gift labels, or plastic. Nor can it be recycled if it has been laminated or has loads of leftover tape, ribbons, or bows still attached.

To confirm that wrapping paper is recyclable, you can do a "scrunch test" by squeezing it into a ball. If it keeps the ball shape, then it can be recycled. If it springs back to a flat form, then it cannot. 

Make sure that all ribbons, gift tags, tape, and other decorative elements have been removed from the wrapping paper before you put it in the recycling bin.

More information can be found at Treehugger.com 

Contact the Environmental Advisory Council at EAC@whitpaintownship.org