Tredyffrin Township December E-Newsletter

TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP       December 2014 E-NEWSLETTER   1100 DuPortail Road | Berwyn, PA | 19312 www.tredyffrin.org |610-644-1400 In observance of the holidays, Tredyffrin Township Offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25th, and Friday, December 26th. Police Department News   CVC Kids Holiday Party The Tredyffrin Township Police Department, with assistance from the Chester County Crime Victims Center, will sponsor a holiday event on December 20th for the many children who have experienced tragedy and hardship as victims of crime in Chester County. If anyone would like to donate presents or gift cards to any of these children, the Police Department has a list of the children who need sponsors. The Police Department is also seeking donations to the Tredyffrin Township Police Civic Fund for this purpose.  If you are able to assist in any way, please contact Sharon Rose at 610-408-3641 or srose@tredyffrin.org. Your generosity is most appreciated!!   Citizens Police Academy Tredyffrin Township Police will conduct a Citizens Police Academy this year, beginning on January 6, 2015 and ending April 7, 2015. This  is a 14-week program which meets on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 PM. For more information...   Trail Watch Program Tredyffrin Township Police Department is currently in the process of organizing a Trail Watch Program to enhance security of the Chester Valley Trail.  For more information...   Coming Soon Tredyffrin Township Police Crime Watch - PA An interactive informative website connected to the Tredyffrin Website and Tredyffrin Facebook Providing up to date crime information, trends, alerts and safety tips from the Police Department and Emergency Operations Center – Stay Tuned! For more information... Still Time to Sign Up! Winter Recreation Program Registration Information 2014-2015   Saturday mornings December 6 until the end of February 9 AM – 1 PM Valley Forge Elementary School Girls and boys grades kindergarten through 6th grade (pre-school children are not permitted to attend this program)   A labeled snack is recommended if your child will be staying all morning   Registration Information: All children must pre-register for Winter Recreation prior to December 6, 2014. A $15.00 late fee per family will be applied to any registrations submitted after December 6, 2014.   Registration form available on website www.Tredyffrin.org   Fees: Tredyffrin Resident $24.00 per child Non-resident $36.00 per child   Questions?? Hilliary Mallory, Public Works Coordinator 610-408-3626 or hmallory@tredyffrin.org   Tredyffrin Township Parks & Recreation Junior/Adult Tennis Lessons Winter 2015 Radnor Racquet Club 175 King of Prussia Road Radnor, PA Sundays, January 11- March 22, 2015 10 weeks (except February 16)   Indoor Tennis at Radnor Racquet Club Ages 4-18 + adult classes. Learn tennis fundamentals including forehand, backhand, serve & volley, as well as basic offensive & defensive strategies.  Instruction will be provided for Beginner & Intermediate players, as well as training for school tennis team members.   Cost for the10 week program: $195.00   Session 6 - Beginners & Adv, Beg                3 - 4 PM Session 7 - Beginners & Adv. Beg.               4 - 5 PM Session 8 - Adv. Beg. & Intermediate          5 - 6 PM Session 9 - Adv. Beg. & Intermediate          6 - 7 PM Session 10 - Adults & Teens – all levels        7 - 8 PM   For more information: David Broida & staff 610-864-4303 or dbroida@gmail.com   Registration form available on website www.Tredyffrin.org   Library News   Events for kids at Paoli Library: tredyffrinlibraries.org/pkids Events for kids at Tredyffrin Public Library: tredyffrinlibraries.org/tkids   Paoli Library's Holiday Book Sale Friday, November 28 through Monday, December 22 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 AM- 8 PM Friday 9:30 AM - 6 PM Saturday 9:30 AM -5 PM Sunday 1 - 5 PM Location: Paoli Library   Highlights from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and Snacks with Snoopy Sunday, December 7, 1:30 PM Location: Tredyffrin Public Library Register here.   Preschool Storytime and Craft Monday, December 8, 1-2 PM Location: Paoli Library Children 3-6 years old can learn all about penguins! Limited to 20 children.   Intro to Drawing Comic Book and Graphic Characters Tuesday, December 9, 4:30-5:30 pm Location: Tredyffrin Public Library For children in grades K-4.  Space is limited to 18 children.   Candy Cane Party Tuesday, December 16, 10:30-11 am Tredyffrin Public Library For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Limited to 20 children.   Sparkle and Shine Spinners Tuesday, December 23, 2-3 pm Location: Tredyffrin Public Library Children in grades 1-4 are invited to celebrate the winter solstice with tales about light and make your own sparkly, shiny spinner from old CDs, marbles, paper, markers, glue, and sequins. Limited to 18 children.   See the full schedule of events... Tredyffrin Public Library Paoli Library   Paoli Fire Company News   SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING TO TOWN! Saturday December 20th Starting at 10 AM   Santa Claus will be making a trip to Paoli on the fire truck and he will be visiting your neighborhood. Listen for the sirens. Opportunities to Help Others   In December, Tredyffrin Township staff will work with other agencies to help make the holidays a little less difficult for some families.    Toys for Tots - Donate new, unwrapped toys for children in the area to help make their holiday a little more special. This event is sponsored by the Tredyffrin Township Police Department. You can drop off donations to the Police Department.   Philabunance - Donate non-perishable food items for folks throughout the area in need of assistance.  This event is done working with Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco. There is a collection bin in the lobby of the Township Building.   Feel the Warmth - Donate new or gently used children's coats to help make this winter a little warmer. This event is an effort by all Tredyffrin Township staff. There is a collection bin in the lobby of the Township Building.   All donations may be brought to the Township Building.  Tredyffrin Township Thanks 2014 Community Event Sponsors   A great big Thank You to the local business and organizations who made our Summer Concert Series, 4th of July celebration, and Community Day possible!   Paoli Hospital Main Line Health Sila Heating and Air Conditioning Penn Medicine Auxilium Navigate Gawthrop Greenwood PC McCormick Taylor Pitcairn Properties Matthews Ford Paoli Tredyffrin Township Foundation for Parks & Recreation Inspection and Permit Services   BRRRRR...No worries though, only 15 weeks until spring. While we patiently wait, here are a few housekeeping tips to help you through the winter months.   FIREPLACE - Nothing better than a working fireplace on cold winter days. But if not used or maintained properly, it could increase your fuel cost and also become a fire hazard. Annual chimney service can alleviate possible buildup of creosols that, if not removed, could catch fire during use. Always remove fireplace ashes into noncombustible containers and never store any ashes on the patio or deck. Always dispose of ashes in a closed, metal storage bin, well away from the dwelling. When the fireplace is not in use, close the damper to avoid any backdraft of cold air into the heated living area. INSULATION - All home insulation should be checked throughout the year and, most importantly, during cold temperatures. Attic insulation should cover the entire ceiling area and should be a minimum of 10 inches for this part of the country. Shut off and drain all outside spigots to avoid freezing, causing water damage as a result. Check and insulate all interior water pipes that may be exposed to temperatures below 50 degrees. This could help with lowering hot water heating costs. Check that all windows are fully closed and locked to lessen possible air leakage. A strip of foam insulation can be considered for older windows. GUTTERS/SPOUTS - One last check of the gutters should be done to ensure leaves and twigs are not obstructing any roof drainage from normal flow. Downspouts should extend a minimum of 5 feet from the foundation. Caulk all cracks in concrete patios, sidewalks and driveways to help divert water from accumulating and freezing underneath, causing those surfaces to rise. Please remember that property owners are always required to clear sidewalks in front of properties or businesses within 24 hours of each snow event.   Have a safe and prosperous holiday season. Michael V. Pilotti Chief Bldg/Fire Official Code Enforcement Website Announcements Tredyffrin Township is pleased to announce some new additions to our website. The left side of the homepage now features three new buttons:  Stay up to date on local construction and road closures    Monitor job postings and download employment documents The Sewer Department now accepts online payments. If you have any questions, please contact us at (610) 644-1400.  Regional Southeastern PA Household Hazardous Waste Events   The Household Hazardous Waste events for 2014 have concluded.  You can watch the Township website, the monthly electronic newsletter, or the Solid Waste Authority  (www.chestercountyswa.org or www.montgomerycountyrecycles.org) for the 2015 schedules. Township Newsletter Did you miss an issue of the Township's printed newsletter? You can view past issues here... In this Issue Police Department News Winter Rec Tennis Lessons Library News Paoli Fire Company Opportunities to Help Others Community Event Sponsors Inspection and Permit Services Website Announcements Household Hazardous Waste Programs Township Newsletters   Stormwater Committee   December 9| 7:30 am   Environmental Advisory Council   December 9| 7 pm   Library Board of Trustees   December 11| 7:30 pm Tredyffrin Public Library   Board of Supervisors   December 15| 7:30 pm   Traffic Committee   December 17| 7:30 am   Zoning Hearing Board   December 17| 7 pm Note:  Meeting moved to prevoius Wednesday due to holidays.   Planning Commission   December 18| 7 pm   Other Community Events   Other events of interest happening in Tredyffrin Township in the coming month   Abominable Slowman Races December 13, 2014 8 AM - 12 PM Wilson Farm Park Open Hearts Open Homes     If you have an event you would like listed here, send the information to tredyffrin@tredyffrin.org with E-Newsletter in the subject line.   Appropriateness of the inclusion of events submitted will be evaluated by the Township Management Staff.     Join us on Facebook     Follow us on Twitter     Send us an Email

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