August 13, 2026

Supervisors Considering Ordinance Regulating Data Centers

The Board of Supervisors will consider advertising an ordinance tonight that outlines regulations protecting the health, safety and welfare of the community from potential adverse impacts of data centers.

Once advertised, the proposed ordinance would be scheduled for a public hearing before the Supervisors. This is standard procedure for any ordinance.

The Township utilized recommendations from the Montgomery County Planning Commission and a model ordinance Penn Future to assist with the development of the proposed ordinance.

Click here to review the proposed ordinance

The Township has not received any application for a data center. The consideration of the ordinance is a proactive effort to establish regulations that would apply to any future applications. State law prohibits any municipality from banning a legal land use, which includes a data center.

In This Issue

Data Centers
Fall Recreator
Park Work
Joshua Road
Volunteer Boards
Free Trees
Sprinkler At Cedar Grove Park
Fun Club
Parks And Rec Activities
Childrens Concert
Learn Chess
Meeting Schedule

Register For A Fall Parks And Recreation Activity

Registration for fall Parks and Recreation activities and programs is now open for residents. Non-residents can register starting Monday.

Fall is packed with fun for everyone. Highlights include Touch-a-Truck on September 26, fall Shredding Day on October 3 and Witches of Whitemarsh in October. Whether you’re into dance, fitness, toddler enrichment, adult special needs programming, youth adventure classes, or greenhouse activities, there’s something tailored just for you.

You can find all that's available in the fall edition of the Recreator.

Click for the Recreator

Park Improvement Projects Starting Soon

Work to improve two Township parks will soon be underway.

The deteriorated poured-in-place rubber surfacing at Koontz Park playground will be replaced with ADA-accessible woodcarpet fiber from August 24 through September, weather permitting

The playground will be closed during the work.

At Cedar Grove Park, the Whitemarsh Art Center will receive a new roof and new windows. Work will begin shortly and is expected, weather permitting, to be completed by the end of September.

The Township thanks residents for their patience with the work.

PECO Replacing Gas Main On Joshua Road

PECO will be replacing a gas main on Joshua Road between Cedar Grove Road and Ridge Pike starting next week.

Work is expected to last until the end of the year. Detour signs will be posted.

Township Seeking Residents For Volunteer Boards

The Township is seeking service-minded residents interested in joining volunteer boards and commissions! Currently, three boards/committees have vacancies waiting to be filled:

Environmental Advisory Board (3 seats open)
Historical Architectural Review Board (1 seat open)
Media Communications Advisory Board (1 seat open)

You must be a Whitemarsh resident to serve.

Visit our Boards & Commissions landing page and individual boards/committee pages for more information, and to complete a volunteer application.

Watch this video to learn more about our volunteer boards and committees

Get Alerts On This Year's Free Tree Giveaway

Sprinkler In Cedar Grove Park On August 20

Register For Fall-Winter Fun Club Today

Join Parks And Recreation For An August Activity

Parks and Recreation has plenty of offer in August. Register for an activity or program such as Theatre Horizon Camp, Parents Night Out or the Moore Brothers Basketball Camp from August 24 to August 28.

Click here to see what's available

Childrens Concert On August 19

Learn Chess From Professional Instructors

Upcoming Township Meetings

Dates and times are subject to change. Please visit the Township website for the most up-to-date calendar.

Board of Supervisors August 13, 6:30 p.m.

Shade Tree Commission August 17, 6:30 p.m.

Emergency Services Board August 19, 7 p.m.

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