Make It A Safe Halloween

October 13, 2022

Make It A Safe Halloween

Halloween is almost here. Here are some safety tips from the National Safety Council.

Costume Tips

All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant.
If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags, or give them glow sticks.
Use nontoxic Halloween makeup instead of masks, which can obscure vision; always test makeup in a small area first to see if any irritation develops.
Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation.

Trick-or-Treat tips

A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds.
If your older children are going alone, plan and review a route acceptable to you.
Agree on a specific time children should return home.
Teach your children never to enter a stranger's home or car.
Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends.

Board Of Supervisors Meets October 18

The Board of Supervisors will hold a business meeting this Tuesday, October 18, at 6 p.m. The meeting can be joined in person at the Township Building or by Zoom.

Zoom Participation

Click here to join the meeting

Passcode: 691636

Telephone Participation

Dial: 301-715-8592

Webinar ID: 814 1029 4087

Passcode: 691636

The meeting agenda will be available in the Agenda Center.

Save The Dates For Parks And Recreation Fall Fun

Hayrides at Prophecy Creek Park, October 21, 22

Hay wagons take passengers to the upper field for a bonfire, a spooky storyteller, and a witch serving up hot cider out of a cauldron! A fun, festive, family event!

Barktoberfest, October 22, Whitpain Dog Park

Featuring adoptable dogs from Home at Last Dog Rescue from 10am-12pm, a Pooch Parade, and a Costume Contest. Winners of the Costume Contest will win a prize worth howling for! Categories include Best Dog/Human Duo, Most Original, and Best in Show.

Leaf Collection Set For October 25, 26

Leaves and yard waste will be collected Tuesday and Wednesday, October 25 and 26.

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

As a reminder, the Township's collection process does not involve vacuum trucks that clean up piles of loose leaves. Leaf piles cause safety issues, clog storm drains and block street sweeping. Thank you for bagging your leaves.

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.

General Election Is November 8

The General Election is Tuesday, November 8. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Click here for Montgomery County Voter Services

A Tip To Protect Trees From Deer Rub

Fall is here which means it is an important time to take steps to protect trees, especially young trees, against possible damage from “deer rub.”

This occurs when male deer rub against trees to remove velvet from their antlers. This can cause damage to all trees but young trees are particularly vulnerable as these trees have very thin bark which offers little protection to the tree’s vascular system.

The best way to guard against damage is to block of the trees with fencing or with grow tubes that can be purchased at hardware stores.

Drug Take Back Day Is October 29

You can drop off unwanted and expired prescription medication in the lobby of the Police Department on Saturday, October 29 as part of National Drug Take Back Day.

From The EAC: Lanternfly Removal Reminder

The fall is a great time to locate and remove spotted lanternfly egg masses from infected trees in your yard.

Click here for more information

Community Corner

Centre Square Fire Company is hosting a Comedy Show on Saturday, October 22. The show features Paul Bond, Ed McGonigal and John Kostyal. For tickets or information, click here or go here.

A Trivia Night benefiting the American Cancer Society will be held on Saturday, October 22 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at The Empress Room at St. Helena's Church. Gather some friends and don't miss the delicious buffet dinner and fun trivia competition for a worthy cause. Visit the Trivia Night website for more information.

The Wissahickon Valley Historical Society has several events and programs planned in the next month. Click here to see what's happening.

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

October 18: Board of Supervisors, 6 p.m.

October 19: Parks and Open Space, 7:30 p.m.

October 20: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m.

Whitpain Township

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