Recognition of Retirement Sergeant Gregory Wert
The Board of Supervisors recognized the retirement of Gregory Wert, who recently retired as a Police Sergeant, at their meeting on January 25th. Sgt. Wert served over 25 years for the Township’s Police Department, starting in December 1997. During his tenure, Greg served many roles, including: patrol officer, firearms instructor, field training officer, and a founding TASER instructor. His work as a senior training officer shaped many officers’ careers. Sergeant Wert consistently demonstrated an aptitude for traffic enforcement, where he was assigned to the department’s Highway Safety Unit. Sgt. Wert received extensive training and education in accident reconstruction. Eventually, he became a Federally Certified Motor Carrier Inspector for commercial vehicle enforcement.
Sergeant Wert also served as a member of the North Penn Area Tactical Response Team (NPTRT) - an elite group of specially trained officers tasked with handling high-risk/barricade/hostage situations - serving as an Entry Operator, Sniper and Sniper Team Leader. Sergeant Wert also contributed to the Montgomery County Drug Task Force. In this role, Sgt. Wert was instrumental in seizing illegal drugs off the streets and arresting those responsible throughout Montgomery County.
The Board of Supervisors presented Gregory Wert with a commendation for his many achievements and congratulated him on his retirement.
Gregory Wert with the Board of Supervisors - left to right: Kristin Warner, Chuck Wilson, Gregory Wert, Laura Smith, Joyce Snyder, and Rich Marino.
February Meeting Updates
- The Government Study Commission will meet tonight, Wednesday, February 1st, at 7 pm in the Meeting Hall of the Municipal Complex, located at 1090 Troxel Road, Lansdale.
- There will be no Zoning Hearing Board or Planning Commission meetings this month.
- The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) moved their meeting up a week to Tuesday, February 7th.
Board of Supervisors – February 8th Meeting
The next Board of Supervisors Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 8th at 7 pm. This meeting will be held in the Meeting Hall of the Municipal Complex, located at 1090 Troxel Road, Lansdale. The meeting will also be streamed online via Zoom, for residents unable to attend in person, but wish to watch and/or hear the meeting. Zoom links are provided on the Township website and Facebook page. The agenda will be added closer to the meeting date.
Sidewalk & Trail Connectivity Study: Survey Open & Public Meeting February 9th
The Township engaged Simone Collins Landscape Architecture, the Township’s Planning Consultant, to perform a Sidewalk Connectivity Study in coordination with the Township's Planning Commission. The study will be used to determine where additional sidewalks and/or trails should be provided to improve mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists within the Township. The Township website includes a dedicated webpage for future meeting dates, meeting notes, presentations and an online survey. This resource can be found under the Community Connections section of the homepage of our website, or using the link here.
As part of the study, an online survey (survey link) has been created to collect data from resident responses. Feedback from Township residents and other stakeholders will help prioritize desired locations for future sidewalks and trails. The next public meeting will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 7 pm. While, the study survey will be open through April 13, 2023.
Towamencin Day Announced - Saturday, May 13th
Mark your calendars, the Township's Annual Community Day will take place on Saturday, May 13th, from 12 pm - 4 pm at Fischer’s Park. The event includes live music, a food court, and an array of vendors and local community groups. This is a great event for the whole family and residents of all ages. This is a free event, with details to follow. To register to become a vendor, follow link.
2023 Sponsorships Opportunities for Local Business Owners
Sponsorships are a great opportunity for local businesses to gain exposure, increase clientele and help provide family entertainment to the community they serve. Our Special Events Committee is working to expand quality programming for our residents this year. Consider joining our Community Partnership Program. For more information, contact Katie Cleary at events@towamencin.org.
