Talk of the Township

Township Board of Directors Meeting

The Board held a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 4 p.m. READ ON

The meeting was followed by an Incorporation Planning Session at 6 p.m. READ ON

Township Fire Chief Alan B. Benson set to retire

After more than 14 years of service to The Woodlands Township, Fire Chief Alan B. Benson has announced his retirement, effective May 2, 2019.

Chief Benson led the fire department through many natural disasters in The Woodlands including Hurricane Ike and Hurricane Harvey. His accomplishments at The Woodlands Fire Department include improving the department’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating from ISO 3 to ISO 1. Less than a quarter of 1 percent of fire departments achieve this rating nationwide. READ ON

Avoid travel delays on April 27 during Ironman
More than 3,000 registered participants and 4,000 community volunteers will be participating in the Memorial Hermann Ironman North American Championship Texas Triathlon in The Woodlands set for Saturday, April 27, 2019, beginning at 5:30 a.m. All residents are advised to be aware of the traffic management plan in effect on race day. READ ON

Texas TreeVentures Adventure Course now open

Texas TreeVentures, a program of The Woodlands Township, is now open for reservations. Located on the campus of The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive,Texas TreeVentures is a challenge-by-choice aerial adventure course for individuals 6 years old and up. There are certain restrictions and supervision requirements. Texas TreeVentures offers general admission, group rates (12 or more climbers), birthday party options, corporate events and more. READ ON

At the April 24, 2019 planning session, the Township Board of Directors approved an expanded scope of work for The Novak Consulting Group. In addition to the ongoing communications and community engagement programs, the scope now includes additional analysis on law enforcement options and operational needs if the community were to incorporate. This analysis will be used for future service determinations and in the finalizing costs for the financial model. The Incorporation Planning Study is slated to continue through 2020. At this time, no incorporation election has been called and the study is ongoing. For more information on the Incorporation Planning Study, please visit www.thewoodlandsincorporationstudy.com.

Website: www.TheWoodlandsTownship-TX.gov

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