September 14, 2022

Mosquito Spraying Tonight At White's Road Park

The Montgomery County Office of Public Health has confirmed the additional presence of West Nile virus positive mosquitoes in the area of White’s Road Park in Lansdale Borough.

White's Road Park will be treated tonight starting at about 7:45 p.m. Treatment will last up to 90 minutes. The park will remain closed throughout the evening and reopen as usual at sunrise tomorrow.

Spraying is conducted following all state and federal requirements by certified personnel and poses minimal risk to people, pets and the environment when applied appropriately. Those wishing to take extra precaution in the area can keep families and pets inside during treatment with windows and doors closed during the duration of control treatment.

Residents are urged to practice mosquito breeding prevention at their homes by draining standing water from containers such as buckets, planters and wading pools and clearing debris from rain gutters on a regular basis to allow water to flow. Additionally, residents can help protect themselves by using a mosquito repellent that contains DEET, IR3535 or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, always following label instructions.

In This Issue

Mosquito Safety
Tree Trimming
Pool Drainage
Protect Your Valuables
Carnival Thanks
State Grant
Parks & Rec Activities
Meeting Calendar

Going Out On A Limb

Whether it’s repairing roadways, sweeping streets or, before you know it, salting and plowing roads during snowstorms, Public Works Department vehicles need clear visibility to perform their jobs effectively and safely. Low-hanging tree limbs limit driver/operators’ line of sight and restrict visibility.

Property owners are asked to trim any trees that extend into the street right-of-way. Branches should be trimmed flush with the curb line, or beyond the edge of the blacktop. If a property owner fails to do so, the Township reserves the right to cut or remove the overgrowth at the owners’ expense.

Pedestrian safety is also important. Sidewalk owners should trim trees with an elevated height of at least ten feet above the sidewalk and one foot behind the sidewalk. Please do your part to keep the Township’s residents and employees safe.

Dive Into How To Properly Drain A Pool

In an effort to help protect stream health and aquatic life, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has offered some helpful tips and not so gentle reminders on how to properly close swimming pools for the year. Whether you’re a private owner, manage a public pool or work for a pool maintenance company, these reminders are for you.

Discharged pool water and waters containing chlorine or other chemicals can be detrimental to aquatic life if not handled responsibly. It is extremely important that these waters are handled correctly. Pool waters must not be discharged to any storm sewer or land in which a storm sewer is accessible because runoff can cause fish kills and unsafe aquatic conditions.

When draining a swimming pool this year, make sure to protect Pennsylvania by following these tips:

Pool water may be disposed of through the sanitary sewer system only with municipal permission.
Never dispose of pool water through a storm sewer, which will discharge to a stream.
If lowering the water level of the pool, let it drain to a lawn to prevent it from running off into a storm sewer.
If a sanitary sewer system is not available, water may be used for irrigation if it does not run off the property or into a storm sewer.

And don’t forget: The discharge of swimming pool water to any waters of the Commonwealth without a permit is a violation of the Clean Streams Law. Property owners and pool companies that violate this law may be prosecuted and penalized for damages. Don’t let this happen to you!

Keep Your Valuables Safe With These Tips

With back to school season here, vehicles become easy targets for criminals.

Criminals often target vehicles at places where people tend to leave their personal items in the car at schools, daycares, gyms, banks and parks. The Police Department reminds residents of these safety tips to keep your valuables secure.

· Remember to never leave your car running and unattended.

· If you are leaving your vehicle, hide all of your valuable items.

· Don’t leave purses, wallets, phones, etc. out on the seats or in plain view on the floor.

· It is best to lock your valuables in your trunk if you have to leave them in the car.

· Bring all of your valuables in at the end of the day.

· Lock your vehicle even if it is just in your driveway.

· Consider installing a security camera at your home.

Opportunistic criminals prey on unlocked vehicles. It’s easy to check handles and see if things are unlocked and it’s even easier to swipe something valuable if you don’t have to break into the vehicle.

Please be vigilant for yourself and your neighbors. If you see something suspicious, call 911.

Carnival Is A Smashing Success

Last week's Carnival was enjoyed by residents and many other community members.

Thank you to the volunteers, staff, sponsors, community and Board of Supervisors who helped make the Carnival a success.

Grant To Fund Park And Open Space Planning

The Township has received a $47,900 grant from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program that will fund the development of a comprehensive recreation, park and open space plan for Upper Gwynedd.

The grant is part of $1.4 million that was awarded to local projects by DNCR.