Tredyffrin News: June E-Newsletter

Tredyffrin Township

June 2012

Update on Officer Meoli

Officer Larry Meoli is sore, but in good spirits at home and on the road to recovery. He and the rest of the Police Department want to thank the community for the tremendous outpouring of support. Police Superintendent, Anthony Giaimo, added that the Department also "deeply appreciates the response and cooperation from the Chester County District Attorney's Office, Chester County detectives, responding law enforcement agencies, and fire companies. We are pleased and thankful that our officer will recover from his injuries."

Officer Meoli was struck by a car while responding to a burglar alarm on Old Eagle School Road in Wayne on the evening of May 18th. He suffered injuries to his head, arm, and chest.

New Director of Planning & Zoning

Congratulations to Township employee, Matt Baumann, on his recent promotion to Director of Planning & Zoning. Mr. Baumann has been serving as the Township Zoning Officer since July of 2011.

There is Still Time to Sign Up for Summer Camps!

There is still room in Tredyffrin's various summer camps, including, sports, basketball, soccer, tennis, and Philadelphia Ultimate! Register now to ensure a spot for your child! Go to the Parks & Recreation Department page for more information.

Residential Compost Site Update

Through the generosity of volunteers, the Cassatt Road site will be open on the following Saturdays: June 9th, 16th, and 30th, from 9 am to noon. For more information, including accepted materials, please click here.

Construction

As part of its ongoing infrastructure improvement program, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. will be creating detours on several roads for water main installations, including sections of: Upper Gulph Road, Woodland Road, Yellow Springs Road, Hilltop Road, and Friendship Drive.

PennDOT will be milling or resurfacing local state highways in neighboring Easttown in the month of June. In addition, crews will be replacing 58 curb ramps.

For more information on any of these projects, please visit our homepage.

Summer in the Park Concert Series

Tredyffrin Township is partnering with F4 Fiorenza’s Food for Friends and will be collecting non-perishable foods during all our Community Events: the Concert Series and 4th of July Celebration. Food will be distributed to local food pantries in Chester County. Thank you for your generosity! Please click here for the 2012 concert schedule.

Trout Creek Stormwater Overlay District Ordinance Public Hearing

The next Board of Supervisors public hearing for the ordinance is on Monday, June 18th, 7:30 pm, in the Township Building. At the meeting, the Board will discuss additional amendments to the ordinance. They will not make any decisions that night. Any changes that the Board supports will be forwarded to the Tredyffrin Planning Commission for review at their next meeting on Thursday, June 21st, 7 pm, Township Building.

The overlay district is intended to encourage redevelopment of 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.

A Working Group of neighbors has been reviewing the studies and the zoning amendment, leading to their recommendations.

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 dialog that will lead to goals for the 2013 budget that begins in the fall. Park maintenance, recreation programs and leaf sites will be presented Monday, June 18th, 7:30 pm.

Police Department Learning Series - Senior Crime Prevention

As Pennsylvania's top law enforcement officer, Attorney General Linda L. Kelly is dedicated to protecting the citizens of the Commonwealth from identity thieves & scam artists through public outreach and by prosecuting to the fullest extent of the law, those who use another's personal information to commit fraud. The Attorney General’s “Senior Crime Prevention University” presentation will make Pennsylvania's senior citizens aware of the threat of fraud and scams to the elder community, teach them how to avoid being victimized, and to make sure they know to alert local law enforcement when they are concerned about their safety and well being. The theme of the Senior Crime Prevention Outreach is "AWARE, AVOID, ALERT". Dave Shallcross of the Office of Attorney General will share the latest tricks criminals are using to commit fraud and scams in our communities.

Please plan to attend the Senior Crime Prevention community outreach seminar, on Thursday, June 28th, 7 pm at the Township Building.

It is requested that attendees call Sharon Rose 610-408-3641 or send an e-mail to srose@tredyffrin.org reserve a seat.

"Buckle Up PA" Seat Belt Enforcement Mobilization

The Tredyffrin Township Police Department has once again partnered with the Commonwealth of PA in the “Buckle Up PA” mobilization. The goal is to gain compliance in the use of seat belts. Seat belts save lives. Please remember to always “buckle up” when driving (and buckle up your children). For those who have questions regarding child safety seats, please contact the Community Policing Unit to schedule a check and or installation. The Buckle Up PA Seat Belt Enforcement Mobilization began on May 21st and runs through June 10th, 2012.

Rain Garden Workshop

Chester-Ridley-Crum Watershelds Association (CRC) invites you to a free Rain Garden Workshop on Thursday, June 14th, 7 to 8:30 pm at the Middletown Township Municipal Building (27 North Pennell Road, Lima, PA). To register, please contact CRC at 610-892-8731 or crc@nni.com.

Public Meetings

@ Township Building

Environmental Advisory Council: Tuesday, June 12, 7:00 pm

Parks & Recreation: Wednesday, June 13, 7:00 pm

Board of Supervisors: Monday, June 18, 7:30 pm

Traffic Committee: Wednesday, June 20, 7:30 am

Historical Commission: Wednesday, June 20, 7:00 pm

Planning Commission: Thursday, June 21, 7:00 pm

Zoning Hearing Board: Thursday, June 28, 7:30 pm

@ Paoli Library

Library Board: Thursday, June 28, 7:30 pm

1100 DuPortail Road