‌ April 29, 2021

IN THIS ISSUE Earth Day Members Wanted Mermaid Lake Supervisors' Meeting Road Work Mental Health Month Fireworks Display Meeting Schedule ‌ ‌ ‌ Township Celebrates Earth Day The annual free shade tree giveaway took place this past Sunday, April 25. The Shade Tree Commission and the Board of Supervisors gave away 500 native species shade trees to Township residents through this program. Volunteers from Blue Bell Rotary were on hand to assist the Township in the giveaway. As part of the day’s festivities, a tree was dedicated to commemorate Blue Bell Rotary’s 30 years of great service and volunteer work in Whitpain. A group of volunteers participated in a clean-up at Prophecy Creek Park to conclude the day’s festivities. Photo above: Shade Tree Commission Chair Edgar David (left) and Shade Tree Commission Member Andy Meehan proudly display a Tree City USA flag. Whitpain has been designated as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for 26 consecutive years. Photo below: Board of Supervisors Vice-chair Kim Koch addresses the audience during the Blue Bell Rotary tree dedication.

Township Seeking Planning And Shade Tree Commission Members The Township is looking for residents to serve on the Planning Commission or Shade Tree Commission. In an effort to achieve the goals of the Township's Comprehensive Plan Committee and Human Relations Ordinance, diverse and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encourages to apply. To be considered, please email a resume to supervisors@whitpaintownhip.org, drop off a letter of interest and resume at the Township Building or mail a letter of interest and resume to the Township Building.

Please Take The Mermaid Lake Survey The Township survey on the concepts for the Mermaid Lake property remains open. To view a presentation on three concept plans for the property, please click here. To watch a recorded version of the second public meeting on the property, please click here. Please click here to take a short survey on the concepts If you are unable to complete the survey online, please call the Township at 610-277-2400 to have the survey mailed to you or stop at the Township Building for a printed version of the survey.

Board of Supervisors Meets Tuesday The Board of Supervisors will meet for a work session on Tuesday, May 4 at 6 p.m. Zoom Participation Click here to join the meeting Passcode: 624087 Telephone Participation Dial: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 896 0343 3532 Passcode: 624087 The meeting agenda will be available in the Agenda Center.

Road Work Planned For Walton Road And Jolly Road A PennDOT contractor will be milling and paving a stretch of Walton Road beginning this Monday, May 3. The work will run from Walton Road at Township Line Road South to Skippack Pike. The work is expected to take three weeks. Expect traffic delays in the area during the work. Jolly Road between Route 202 and Walnut Street will close beginning Thursday, May 13 as part of the Route 202 widening project. The closure will be in effect around-the-clock until June 11. During the closure, Jolly Road motorists will be directed to use Route 202, Skippack Pike and Wentz Road. Local access will be maintained for residents in the work zone. Please allow more time if you are traveling in the area during the work.

Join Events To Mark Mental Health Awareness Month The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is sponsoring several events to mark National Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Click here for more information

Fireworks Planned May 8 A private fireworks display is scheduled for May 8 at 8:30 p.m. at Bluestone Country Club. Please note the date and take any steps needed if residents or pets can be alarmed by fireworks.

Township Meeting Schedule Click for the Meeting Calendar Click here for the Agenda Center May 4: Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m. May 5: Shade Tree Commission, 5:30 p.m. May 19: Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m. May 19: Parks and Open Space, 7:30 p.m. May 20: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m. May 24: Human Relations Commission, 5 p.m. May 26: Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m.

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