Note: Whitemarsh Township will log all Township coronavirus updates beginning March 16 on this page.
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March 18, 4:30 p.m.
In accordance with State, Montgomery County, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) directives to avoid mass gatherings to assist in stopping the spread of the coronavirus, all Whitemarsh Township Parks and Recreation programs, special events, and rentals of facilities are cancelled through April 30.
Note that with a heavy heart and out of an abundance of caution for the community, Township Day, scheduled for April 25, is cancelled. The Parks and Recreation team will contact those who have registered for these activities regarding credits or refunds. You can reach the team at 610-828-7276.
Township parks remain open with the playground areas being closed for public safety. Please remember to practice social distancing when using park areas.
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March 17, 5 p.m.
The Whitemarsh Township Building will be closed to the public through March 27.
The Township will continue to provide all essential services. Township staff will remain available by calling 610-825-3535 and by email.
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Please use email or phone to contact Township staff to schedule an appointment for an inspection or permit.
Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Whitemarsh Township has declared a local emergency in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The declaration does not impact the Township’s response to the situation and is not a result of any change in the situation.
The declaration could make the Township eligible for state and federal disaster funding at the conclusion of the outbreak.
The Board of Supervisors will vote on a formal resolution at a future meeting.
The Board of Supervisors March 26 meeting has been cancelled. The Township is evaluating ways of holding the Board of Supervisors next meeting on April 9 to allow for public participation while observing social distancing.
Until further notice, real estate taxes should be paid by mail or at the lockbox at the entrance to the Township Building. A stamped and dated receipt will be mailed to the address on the real estate tax bill.
The discount period for real estate taxes runs until April 30.
The Colonial Neighborhood Council (CNC) is working hard to help needy residents and families during this difficult period. CNC is continuing to provide food and other support as best as possible.
That is where the Whitemarsh community comes in. Please consider assisting the CNC. You can purchase and donate items through the CNC’s Wish List on Amazon. Items can also be dropped at CNC at 107 E. 4th Avenue in Conshohocken.
Click here for the Colonial Neighborhood Council Facebook page
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March 16, 4 p.m.
The Whitemarsh Township Building remains open with reduced staffing to help promote social distancing. We encourage you to conduct any business you might have by calling 610-825-3535 or by email.
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Real estate tax payments can be made by mail or in the dropbox at the Township Building. These payment methods are recommended for social distancing rather than paying in person.
The Township continues to provide all essential services. That remains the goal during this difficult period.
Earlier this afternoon, Governor Wolf extended the shutdown order for non-essential business to the entire state.
Updates
- Trash and recycling collection continues on schedule.
- The William Jeanes Library is closed until further notice.
- Parks are open but playground areas are closed. Playground equipment is difficult to clean so the areas have been closed out of an abundance of caution. If you visit a park, please use social distancing.
As a reminder, all public meetings and Township activities and programs have been postponed through March 25.
If you have questions about coronavirus, you can call Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Information Hotline at 610-631-3000.
The Township recommends you monitor the websites of the health agencies for the latest information and continue to follow all recommendations from the agencies.
Montgomery County coronavirus updates
Pennsylvania Department of Public Health
CDC coronavirus
The Township will continue to share information through Twitter, Facebook, the Weekly newsletter and the Township website. Please monitor these channels for Township-specific information.
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March 16, 8 a.m.
The Whitemarsh Township Building is open today but residents are encouraged to call 610-825-3535 or email to conduct business.
Click here for a Township Directory
Township staff remain in contact with officials from Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Office of Public Health, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to lead the response to the outbreak.
If you have questions about coronavirus, you can call Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Information Hotline at 610-631-3000.
The Township recommends you monitor the websites of the health agencies for the latest information and continue to follow all recommendations from the agencies.
Montgomery County coronavirus updates
Pennsylvania Department of Public Health
CDC coronavirus
The Township’s parks remain open but playground areas are closed. Playground equipment is difficult to sanitize so we are taking this step out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with state and county guidance. If you choose to visit a park, please avoid playground areas and remember social distancing guidelines.
In accordance with state and Montgomery County directives to avoid mass-gatherings, all public meetings and Township activities and programs have been postponed through March 25. This includes all Parks and Recreation programs and facility rentals. The Parks and Recreation team will contact those who have registered for programs regarding credits or refunds. You can reach the team at 610-828-7276.
The Township will continue to share information through Twitter, Facebook, the Weekly newsletter and the Township website. Please monitor these channels for Township-specific information.
Thank you for your continued cooperation.