Whitemarsh supervisors approve property sale, tax-assessment settlement and routine measures

The Whitemarsh Township Board of Supervisors handled a series of routine but formal actions at its June 11 meeting.

Key votes and outcomes: - Approval of May 14, 2026 minutes: Motion carried with four 'aye' votes; Supervisor Vince abstained because he had not attended the May meeting. - Sale of 14 Marple Lane: The Board authorized execution of an agreement of sale to highest responsible bidder Brian Corr for $226,500; staff said settlement is expected roughly 60 days after contract execution. - Assessment appeal settlement (tax parcel 65-00-09967-30-9): The Board approved a negotiated settlement requiring a refund to the property owner of $11,034.37 covering tax years 2024–2026 and a future annual tax reduction of $5,385.25 for the parcel. - Highlands Mansion and Gardens permit-fee waiver: The Board waived $1,683.50 in permit fees for a nonprofit renovation project at 7001 Sheaff Lane. - Road-renaming support: The Board agreed to provide a letter to PennDOT supporting Germantown Academy’s request to rename Lafayette Avenue Connector to 'Academy Drive' because there are no addresses on the corridor. - Easement for Wells Street Trailhead: A proposed easement agreement with property owners at 110 Cedar Grove Road was TABLED. - Acceptance of resignation: The Board accepted Victor Low’s resignation from the Environmental Advisory Board after he moved out of the Township. - Financials: The Board approved May 2026 expenditures of $1,388,682.44 and payroll of $791,959.55.

Most motions passed by voice vote; roll-call votes were used when requested or required (for one resolution vote recorded earlier in the meeting).