‌ March 17, 2022

IN THIS ISSUE Tree Giveaway Morris Road Zoning Application Concerts & Movies D.C. Trip Meeting Schedule ‌ ‌ ‌ Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Happens April 24 Spring arrives this Sunday and planting season isn't far behind. That means it's time for the Township's Annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway. This year, the giveaway is set for Sunday, April 24 at 8 a.m. at Prophecy Creek Park. Once again, the giveaway features a wide range of native species. Along with free trees, free mulch and deer protection will be distributed to Township residents on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a one-day event and will take place rain or shine. There is a limit of one group of three trees per address or household. No pre-registration is required but homeowners must present identification indicating Whitpain resident status.

Morris Road Closure Continues Morris Road is closed and detoured at the Route 202 (DeKalb Pike) intersection approaching from Cathcart Road as part of the widening of Route 202 from south of Morris Road to Hancock Road in Whitpain and Lower Gwynedd townships. The closure is in place 24/7 through early April. During the closure, Morris Road motorists will be directed to Route 202 , Route 73 (Skippack Pike) and School Road. Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone.   Please allow more time for travel near the work area because backups and slowdowns may occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

Zoning Application Continued Until May 19 Representatives from Alliance Partners appeared at the Board of Supervisors’ meeting and elected to continue their Zoning Hearing Board application until May 19. Alliance Partners is seeking zoning relief for a 26.57-acre property located at 795 Jolly Road. This property is more commonly known as Parcel D and is the undeveloped portion of the former Unisys Property. The applicant is seeking relief to allow loading docks and warehouse space in excess of what is permitted in their zoning district.

Summer Concerts And Movies Begin May 20 The Township's annual Summer Concert and Movie Series begins May 20 with a drive-in movie of the original 1984 Ghostbusters at Mermaid Park. The first summer concert is June 23 featuring Bigg Romeo at Wentz Run Park. Click here to see the full Summer Concert and Movie Series schedule.

See Washington, D.C. April 9 Join the Parks and Recreation Department for a bus trip to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 9. This is a day on your own trip so pursue whatever it is that you like in D.C. The bus loads at the Upper Dublin Township Building at 6:30 a.m. and leaves D.C. at 5:30 p.m. Click here to learn more and register

Help For Recycling Batteries And Light Bulbs   Batteries and light bulbs are found throughout our homes but it can be hard to know which to recycle and which to throw in the trash. Click here for guidance on light bulbs Click here for information on battery disposal and recycling

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 March 17: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m. March 28: Human Relations Commission, 5 p.m.

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