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Initial public meeting on Cook Tract proposal
Whitpain staff holds an initial public meeting to discuss the plan for sports fields on the Cook Tract. Click here to read the full story -
Whitpain allows Walsh to place temporary fill on site
The Whitpain Board of Supervisors votes to allow Walsh Construction to place 30,000 cubic yards of fill temporarily on the Cook Tract with the agreement it will have to be removed if the proposal for the sports fields does not go forward. Click here to read the full story -
Neighbors speak out against proposal
A large number of residents living near the Cook Tract voice their concerns about the proposed sports field project at the Whitpain Board of Supervisors May 18 meeting. Click here to read the full story -
Proposed Cook Tract project dominates board meeting
The Whitpain Board of Supervisors' June 7 meeting is standing-room-only, as residents come out for a heated discussion about the Cook Tract proposal. Click here to read the full story -
Community meeting on Cook Tract proposal
The township holds a community meeting at St. Helena School to explain the latest version of the proposal for a community park and sports fields at the Cook Tract. More than 125 people came out to the meeting, with residents speaking both for and against the project. Click here to read the full story -
Whitpain OKs Cook Tract project
The Whitpain Board of Supervisors approves the concept for the Cook Tract project and directs township staff to prepare a contract with Walsh Construction during the board's July 19 meeting. The meeting, held at Tiferet Bet Israel Synagogue, was packed, with residents speaking both for and against the proposal for more than 90 minutes. Click here to read the full story -
Negotiations for contract with Walsh continue
More than a month after the board directed staff to prepare a contract for the project with Walsh Construction, contract negotiations continue. Click here to read the full story -
Whitpain approves final agreement with Walsh
The Whitpain Board of Supervisors unanimously votes to approve the final fill material placement agreement with Walsh Construction at its Sept. 20 meeting. Click here to read the full story