Tredyffrin Township April 2012 |
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| ARCH Partners with Police Department to Offer Continual Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs Area Residents Caring & Helping (ARCH), a local non-profit, has partnered with the Tredyffrin Township Police Department to provide the local community with a safe and convenient way to properly dispose of unneeded and expired prescription drugs. ARCH purchased and the Police Department will maintain the green MedReturn prescription drug collection box that is now installed in the lobby of the Township Building. |
Sewer Line in Valley Forge National Historical Park There was a break in a large sewer main in Valley Forge National Historical Park, near Wilson Road and Valley Creek. A temporary pipe has been installed and work is underway to replace the damaged pipe. In order to ensure the safety of park visitors and construction crews, the following restrictions are in place in Valley Forge National Historical Park until further notice: Wilson Road is closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic; Library Lane is closed to all vehicle traffic. Pedestrian traffic is permitted between the Knox Trail and the Mt. Misery/Covered Bridge trailheads; Valley Creek trails are closed between the Knox Trail and the turnpike underpass to Chesterbrook; Valley Creek is closed to all access, including fishing, between Wilson Road and the turnpike underpass to Chesterbrook; and Existing No Parking regulations will be enforced along the Yellow Springs Road shoulder. |
Look What's New in Recreation! The Township has added several new recreation programs, including a soccer program this spring, and Police and Philadelphia Ultimate Camps this summer! Please visit our Parks and Recreation page for more information on these and our regular recreation programs. |
Transportation Hilltop Road and Friendship Drive: As part of its ongoing infrastructure improvement program, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. will be replacing the water main on the following streets: Hilltop Road (between Bear Road and Friendship Drive) and Friendship Drive (between Hilltop Road and Bearhill Road). There will be minor traffic disruptions on weekdays from 7:30 am to 5 pm, but flaggers will be onsite. The project should be completed by July, 2012. Any questions should be directed to Aqua's Superintendent of Construction, Mike Fili, at 610-430-0747. Chester Valley Trail: Phase 2 of the Chester Valley Trail project, between Route 29 and the Tredyffrin/Upper Merion township line, began in March, 2012. The County has selected Allan A. Myers, L.P. to complete construction and the project is estimated to take 15 to 18 months, weather permitting. This project is part of Chester County's plan for a former railroad right of way between Struble Trail in Downingtown Borough through the length of Tredyffrin Township to the Chester County/Montgomery County line in King of Prussia. |
Alert! Fire Safety Equipment Scam Businesses in Pennsylvania have fallen victim to a scam involving the inspection of fire safety equipment. Typically, the suspect enters an establishment and falsely claims to be a representative of a fire prevention entity and requests to inspect fire extinguishers and/or alarms. After completing the "inspection," the suspect demands to be paid in cash. These incidents have occurred at various types of businesses including restaurants, bakeries, ice cream parlors, and nail salons. For more information, please click here. |
Household Hazardous Waste Events Saturday, April 14th: There will be a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Event for Chester County residents at the CAT Pickering, Center for Arts and Technology Campus, 1580 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460. The collection site will be open at 9 am and will close at 3 pm sharp. Please click here for a list of accepted materials. Friday, April 27th: The Chester County Solid Waste Authority is sponsoring a FREE electronics “almost anything with a cord, except items containing Freon” collection event from 9 am to 2 pm at the East Brandywine Township Building parking lot 1214 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, Rt. 322 Guthriesville. Please click here for a list of accepted materials. |
2013 Budget Discussions During 2012, Tredyffrin will review the services provided by a different Township department each month at a Board of Supervisors public meeting, as well as revenue sources available to pay for those services. The goal is to engage in public dialogue that will lead to goals for the 2013 budget that begins in the fall. The services involved with public safety (police and fire) will be presented Monday, April 16th, 2012, 7:30 pm. |
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| Tidy Up Tredyffrin! The Tidy Up Tredyffrin 5th Annual Spring Clean Up Days will be on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22, 9 am - 3 pm. Whether you're an individual or part of a group, and even if you only have 1 hour to spare, you can make a difference. As you know, there is no one “assigned” to litter control in Tredyffrin; it’s up to volunteers to keep our community clean. Call 610-688-1989 or visit www.tidyuptredyffrin.org to find out more. Every little bit helps! This event is sponsored, in part, by the Environmental Advisory Council. |
Police Department Learning Series The Police Department is hosting a 12 part learning series. Classes will be held on the last Thursday of every month at the township building from 7 to 8 p.m. The next class will be held on Thursday, April 26th at the Township Building, and the topic will center on Drug Abuse in the Teen Population. |
Bike Safety Rodeo Come to the Bike Safety Rodeo on Saturday, May 12th, 10 am to 1 pm at Wilson Farm Park. Children ages 3 to 13 will learn how to safely ride a bicycle and receive a bike driver's license upon completion of the course. For more information, please click here. |
Trout Creek Stormwater Overlay District Ordinance Public Hearing Tredyffrin Township has revised the proposed uses in the a zoning ordinance amendment to develop an overlay district in the Trout Creek Watershed. The overlay district is intended to encourage redevelopment on large properties in the Trout Creek Watershed that will include substantial public stormwater facilities to better manage runoff. The Township has conducted studies to evaluate and develop recommendations to improve the condition of the Trout Creek Watershed and address flooding in the Glenhardie area. The zoning amendment is part of the implementation effort. Please click here for an overview of the studies and the ordinance and for a presentation by the Township Engineer. The next Board of Supervisors public hearing for the revised ordinance amendment is on Monday, May 14th, 2012, 7:30 pm in the Township Building. |
Public Meetings @ Township Building Stormwater Committee: Tuesday, April 10, 7:30 am Municipal Authority: Tuesday, April 10, 7:00 pm Board of Supervisors: Monday, April 16, 7:30 pm Historical Commission: Wednesday, April 18, 7:00 pm Planning Commission: Thursday, April 19, 7:00 pm Zoning Hearing Board: Thursday, April 26th, 7:30 pm @ Tredyffrin Public Library Library Board: Thursday, April 26, 7:30 pm |
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