Tredyffrin Township October E-Newsletter

TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP     OCTOBER 2015 E-NEWSLETTER   1100 DuPortail Road | Berwyn, PA | 19312 www.tredyffrin.org |610-644-1400 In observance of Columbus Day, Township Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2015. Veterans' Memorial Dedication Saturday, October 3, 2015 10 AM - 12 PM Wilson Farm Park   The Berwyn Veterans will formally dedicate their new addition to the Veterans' Corner in Wilson Farm Park with an event that includes the Conestoga Marching Drum Line, local scout troops, color guards, local fire department vehicles, as well as free hot dogs and sodas afterwards. The event will be held at the large flag pole near the rear pavilion with plenty of parking and no towing of vehicles for this event.   The new addition is a listing of local residents who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States going back to the French and Indian War. The listing was originally put together by students at Conestoga High School.   All are invited to attend. This is another opportunity to thank all our veterans for their service. If a name is missing from the listing, this is a chance to get the information to the Berwyn Veterans for future inclusion at the memorial. Contact... League of Women Voters "Meet the Candidates" Saturday, October 24, 2015 Keene Hall, Tredyffrin Township Building   Tredyffrin Township Board of Supervisor Candidates 10 AM   Tredyffrin-Easttown School Board Candidates 12 Noon   REMINDER: Election Day is November 3, 2015 Electronics Recycling Day Anything with a Plug Wilson Farm Park November 14, 2015 9 AM - 1 PM More information... Leaf Site Open at Mill Road   The Mill Road Leaf site will be open beginning on Tuesday, October 13, 2015.   Dates and hours of operation WEEKDAYS Beginning Tuesday, October 13 - Thursday, December 3 Monday through Thursday Closed Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 26   7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Closed on Friday   SATURDAYS Beginning Saturday, October 17 - Saturday, December 5 Closed Saturday, November 28 9 AM – 3 PM The gate will be locked at the aforementioned closing times.   More information... Inspections and Permit Services As of late, there has been an onslaught of property maintenance complaints associated with dead and/or dying trees and shrubs. The Township has gone from the normal 2-3 calls a month to at least 2-3 a week. Kind of strange.  But, just like clockwork, the proverbial inquiry of, "Is there a full moon?", arrived right on time.   The Township thought this would be a good topic to clarify most misconceptions about how the Township Property Maintenance Ordinance regulates dead and dying trees along with overgrowth that may cause line-of-sight or occasional blight issues.   One thing to remember is that when it comes to personal property, most discrepancies and/or disagreements on just about any topic are considered "civil" in nature, meaning that all parties involved are required to resolve the issues civilly. If that cannot be done, the next step would be to file the discrepancy or disagreement civilly, with the local court so that a remedy can be obtained based on the sworn facts and without prejudice.   You can read the full ordinance (at the link below) which is intended not so much for the property line disagreement, but more so within the public way that may, as written, put business occupants, pedestrians, and other persons using or exposed to the premises in harm's way (i.e.: utility workers, police, emergency response, etc.).   Ordinance of Tredyffrin Township   Let me close with some useful information. It has always been my understanding that any tree growth, shrub, or the like that may find its way over and/or onto an adjacent property, that property owner becomes the new heir of that portion of that tree, shrub, and/or the like. Full Stop. Meaning, feel free to trim, cut, or remove any portion that happens to find its way onto your side of the line.   Good luck. Be good neighbors. And have an enjoyable autumn. My back hurts just thinking of raking those beautifully turned leaves.   Michael V. Pilotti Library News   The Tredyffrin Public Library and the Paoli Library have tremendous programs in October for folks of all ages and interests.  From their ongoing story hours and book groups to musical presentations to adult, teen and child events/activities, everyone should find something fun and interesting at the local libraries.   Many Library programs require pre-registration. Please visit the website at www.tredyffrinlibraries.org for more information. Programs may change so check in at the Libraries website for complete updates.   Fantasticks Fundraiser for Tredyffrin Township Libraries How's this for a two-for-one? Support the library and enjoy an enchanting evening at the special opening night production of The Fantasticks at the Footlighters Theater in Berwyn, on Friday October 16 at 8 PM.  Purchase your tickets at the Tredyffrin Public Library.  Tickets for adults - $20, children under 12 - $15. Winter Recreation Program 2015-2016 For: Girls and Boys - kindergarten through 6th grade Dates: December 5, 12, 19, 2015 | January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016 | February 6, 13, 20, 2016 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM Location: Valley Forge Elementary School   Registration Information: All children must pre-register for Winter Recreation at the Tredyffrin Township building prior to December 3, 2015. A $15 late fee per family will be applied to any registrations submitted after 12/10/2015. Information for registration...   Fees:  Tredyffrin Resident -$24 per child                    Non-resident - $36 per child Please make check payable to: Tredyffrin Township   · The registration fee is for all 10 sessions. · No refunds will be issued for sessions not attended by child or canceled due to inclement weather. · Fees will not be prorated for any registration submitted after the program start date - December 5, 2015.   Tredyffrin Township would like to acknowledge the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development and the Tredyffrin Township Foundation for Parks & Recreation for sponsoring this program. All fees collected will be donated to the Foundation to offset the cost of the program   Questions: Contact Hilliary Mallory, Public Works Coordinator -  610-408-3626 or hmallory@tredyffrin.org Winter Recreation Counselors Needed Tredyffrin Township is now accepting applications for Winter Recreation Counselors. If you are 15 years or older, enthusiastic, enjoy gym activities, have experience with children between the ages of 5 to 12, and are free on Saturday mornings, this is the job for you. Applicants that receive a formal offer must successfully complete a drug screen, Criminal Background Check and Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance. Applicants under the age of 18 must have valid working papers.   To apply, please email employment application and cover letter to Adm_hire@tredyffrin.org or mail to Tredyffrin Township, Attn: Hilliary Mallory, 1100 Duportail Road, Berwyn PA 19312  Regional Southeastern PA Household Hazardous Waste Events The Household Hazardous Waste events for 2015 are scheduled. The Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery County events schedule: Saturday, October 10  GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA Saturday, October 17 EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING CENTER 1600 Calcon Hook Road, Sharon Hill, PA Sunday, October 18 LOWER MERION TRANSFER STATION 1300 North Woodbine Avenue, Penn Valley, PA   These events start at 9 AM and close at 3 PM and will not accept any electronics recycling.   More Information...   You may find more information by going to the Solid Waste Authorities websites: www.chestercountyswa.org or www.montgomerycountyrecycles.org). Police Department News   The Police Department is happy to announce that we now offer child restraint checks by certified NHTSA Technicians. Checks are conducted on Thursday afternoons from 12 - 2:30 PM at the Tredyffrin Township Police Department. An appointment is required. To schedule an appointment, or if you have any questions, call (610) 408-3654. Please leave a voicemail message with your full name, phone number, and the date and time of the appointment you are requesting.   More information...     The Tredyffrin Township Police Department has launched "Crime Watch", an interactive website that is part of a larger information portal and contains vital safety  and security information for the community. Residents will also be able to follow crime trend updates and recent arrest data. Sign up for updates from Tredyffrin Crime Watch and feel free to contact the Community Policing Unit – Officer Rhonda Carroll - with requests for informational additions to the website by sending an email to rcarroll@tredyffrin.org .   Crime Watch can be accessed at www.tredyffrinpd.org. Community Day Wilson Farm Park May 2016   Tredyffrin Township Park & Recreation is looking for exhibitors and vendors for Community Day. If you are interested is sharing information about your organization or business, or you have the next hot item to sell, contact Hilliary Mallory for more details at  hmallory@tredyffrin.org   Tredyffrin Parks Foundation The Parks Foundation works closely with Township management, the Park & Recreation Board, and the Board of Supervisors to provide financial support and direction for needed improvements within the Township's parks and open space, and to ensure continued funding for community and recreational activities.   More information... Tredyffrin Libraries Foundation The Library Foundation provides a tax-deductible vehicle to contribute to Tredyffrin Township Libraries and supplements local governmental funding efforts to expand library services for the community.   More information... In this Issue Veterans' Memorial Dedication "Meet the Candidates" Electronics Recycling Day Mill Road Leaf Site Inspections and Permits Services Library News Winter Recreation Program Winter Rec Counselors Needed Household Hazardous Waste Events Police Department Update 2016 Community Day Parks Foundation Library Foundation   Board of Supervisors October 5 & 19 | 7 pm     Municipal Authority October 13 | 7 pm     Park & Recreation Board October 14 | 7 pm     Planning Commission October 15 | 7 pm     Historical Commission October 21 | 7:30 am     Zoning Hearing Board October 22 | 7 pm   Library Board of Trustees October 22 | 7:30 pm Paoli Library     Other Community Events   Other events of interest happening in and around Tredyffrin Township in the coming month   Bird Walk Open Land Conservancy George Lorimer Preserve October 3 8 - 11 AM As part of the Township's Audubon Bird Town program More information...   Paoli Blues Fest October 3 Noon - 6 PM More information...   Valley Forge PTO 5K Race October 4 11 AM Wilson Farm Park   HomeGrown-Lectures, Learning, Locally Wayne Art Center The Wright Stuff on Hoops Jay Wright, Villanova Basketball Coach October 7 7 - 8 PM More information...   MACPAD 5K Race  October 11 7 AM Wilson Farm Park   Leukemia & Lymphoma "Light the Night" Evening Run October 17 Wilson Farm Park   National Kidney Foundation Run October 24 7 AM Wilson Farm Park   Berwyn Fire Company Open House/Fire Prevention Event October 24 3 - 5 PM First Avenue in Berwyn next to Easttown Library More information...   Halloween Parade and Costume Contest October 20 6:45 - 8:30 PM Berwyn Fire Company   If you have an event you would like listed here, send the information to tredyffrin@tredyffrin.org with E-Newsletter in the subject line.   Inclusion of events submitted will be evaluated by Township Management Staff.   Join us on Facebook     Follow us on Twitter     Send us an Email

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Tredyffrin Township September E-Newsletter

TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP     SEPTEMBER 2015 E-NEWSLETTER   1100 DuPortail Road | Berwyn, PA | 19312 www.tredyffrin.org |610-644-1400 In observance of Labor Day, Tredyffrin Township offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2015. A special Board of Supervisors meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 7 PM in Keene Hall. Police Department News     A new program that the Tredyffrin Township Police Department is extremely happy to have launched in 2015 is called "Crime Watch", an interactive website that is part of a larger information portal and contains vital safety information for the community. Within this website, the Department will continually post crime trend updates, recent arrest data, and include vital safety and security information.   Sign up for updates from Tredyffrin Crime Watch and feel free to contact the Community Policing Unit – Officer Rhonda Carrollwith requests for informational additions to the website by sending an email to rcarroll@tredyffrin.org .   Crime Watch can be accessed at www.tredyffrinpd.org.      Fall Recreation Programs Register Now   Soccer Shots www.soccershots.org   Fall Tennis David Broida & staff - 610-864-4303 or dbroida@gmail.com More information...   Please return registration form & liability releases (2)   Library News   Half Price Book Sale at Red Fox Book Shop Friday and Saturday, September 11 & 12, 9:30 AM -5 PM Sunday, September 13, 1 - 5 PM     Many Library programs require pre-registration. Please visit our website at www.tredyffrinlibraries.org for more information. Special Events Financial Literacy Seminar Tredyffrin Public Library Thursday, September 10, 7 PM   Curveball Movie Screening Tredyffrin Public Library Saturday, September 12, 3 PM   APPRISE Medicare Basics Tredyffrin Public Library Monday, September 21, 6 PM   Savvy Social Security Planning Tredyffrin Public Library Thursday, September 24, 7 PM   Optimizing and Protecting Your Fitness Tredyffrin Public Library Tuesday, September 29, 7 PM   Teens DIY Tattoo Bracelets Tredyffrin Public Library Sunday, September 20,  2 PM   ACT Test Prep with Critical Point Testing Tredyffrin Public Library Monday, September 28, 7 PM   Annual College Application Essay Writing Prep smart and say the right things for college admission Tredyffrin Public Library Monday, October 5 with Dr. Calabrese   Children's Programs Framed: A Journey in Art Tredyffrin Public Library Tuesdays, 4:30 & 7 PM An art appreciation, drawing, and painting class Grades K - 3   Lego Cub Tredyffrin Public Library Thursday, September 17, 4:30 PM   Pirate Parrrrrrty Tredyffrin Public Library Saturday, September 19, 10:30 AM   Sanskrit Mantra Chanting for School-age Chidren Tredyffrin Public Library Saturday, September 19, 10:30 AM   Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Club Tredyffrin Public Library Monday, September 21, 4 PM   Yoga for Kids Paoli Library Saturday, September 26, 10:30 AM   E is for Engineering Tredyffrin Public Library Saturday, September 26, 2 PM   Visit www.tredyffrinlibraries.org for information about the ongoing adult, teen and children's  programs, book clubs, and story hours.   See you at the libraries! Inspection and Permit Services   Parting is such sweet sorrow when it comes to closing the family's swimming pool at this time of year. It was so nice escaping into your own back yard paradise at the end of one of those days you thought would never end. But equally as nice when you're not having a good chunk of your Saturday mornings tasked with vacuuming, filter maintenance, skimming, testing, chemicals etc., etc., etc…   Normally, as part of the swimming pool's winterization process, the pool water level is lowered to a point where any remaining frozen water will not damage the pool shell, liner, or plumbing associated with the filtering or circulations system.   Which brings me to a major concern when lowering those water levels and where that water may end up, either intended or unintended.   It is extremely important to know what a detrimental effect chlorinated swimming pool waters can have on our streams and associated eco-systems. The most common practice that puts our streams in jeopardy is pool water that is drained onto the driveway, allowing the water flow to make its way to and along the street curb eventually leading into the Township stormwater systems. It is important to realize that these systems lead right to our streams, which could significantly impact our beloved wild life. The Township does provide a structured permit program, allowing the ability to discharge pool waters in this fashion; BUT only with prior notice, permit, and oversight provided by the Township Engineering Department.   So - let's say goodbye to what I thought was a most enjoyable summer as we start unpacking our favorite comfy sweaters and wool blankets.   Michael V. Pilotti Code Enforcement Back By Popular Demand Winter Recreation Program 2015-2016 For: Girls and boys - kindergarten through 6th grade Dates: December 5, 12, 19, 2015 | January 9, 16, 23, 30. 2016 | February 6, 13, 20, 2016 Time: 9 AM – 1 PM Location: Valley Forge Elementary School   Registration Information: All children must pre-register for Winter Recreation at the Tredyffrin Township building prior to December 3, 2015. A $15 late fee per family will be applied to any registrations submitted after 12/10/2015. Information for registration...   Fees:  Tredyffrin Resident -$24 per child                    Non-resident - $36 per child Please make check payable to: Tredyffrin Township   · The registration fee is for all 10 sessions. · No refunds will be issued for sessions not attended by child or canceled due to inclement weather. · Fees will not be prorated for any registration submitted after the program start date - December 5, 2015.   Tredyffrin Township would like to acknowledge the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development and the Tredyffrin Township Foundation for Parks & Recreation for sponsoring this program. All fees collected will be donated to the Foundation to offset the cost of the program   Questions: Contact Hilliary Mallory, Public Works Coordinator -  610-408-3626 or hmallory@tredyffrin.org Winter Recreation Counselors Needed   Tredyffrin Township is now accepting applications for Winter Recreation Counselors. If you are 15 years or older, enthusiastic, enjoy gym activities, have experience with children between the ages of 5 to 12, and are free on Saturday mornings, this is the job for you. Applicants that receive a formal offer must successfully complete a drug screen, Criminal Background Check and Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance. Applicants under the age of 18 must have valid working papers.   To apply, please email employment application and cover letter to Adm_hire@tredyffrin.org or mail to Tredyffrin Township, Attn: Hilliary Mallory, 1100 Duportail Road, Berwyn PA 19312 Recycling Day Anything with a Plug Wilson Farm Park November 14, 2015 9 AM - 1 PM Watch this newsletter and the Township website for more details. More information...  Regional Southeastern PA Household Hazardous Waste Events The Household Hazardous Waste events for 2015 are scheduled. The Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery County events schedule:   Saturday, September 12  OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 125 Bell Tower Lane, Oxford, PA   Sunday, September 20 PENN STATE UNIVERSITY BRANDYWINE CAMPUS 25 Yearsley Mill Road (Rte. 352), Media, PA   Saturday, October 10  GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA   Saturday, October 17 EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING CENTER 1600 Calcon Hook Road, Sharon Hill, PA   Sunday, October 18 LOWER MERION TRANSFER STATION 1300 North Woodbine Avenue, Penn Valley, PA   These events start at 9 AM and close at 3 PM and will not accept any electronics recycling.   More Information...   You may find more information by going to the Solid Waste Authorities websites: www.chestercountyswa.org or www.montgomerycountyrecycles.org). In this Issue Police Department News Fall Recreation Programs Library News Inspections and Permit Services Winter Recreation Program Winter Rec Counselors Needed Recycling Day Household Hazardous Waste Events   Board of Supervisors September 8 & 21 | 7 pm     Stormwater Committee September 8 | 7:30 am     Environmental Advisory Council September 8 | 7 pm     Park & Recreation Board September 9 | 7 pm     Traffic Committee September 16 | 7:30 am     Planning Commission September 17 | 7 pm     Zoning Hearing Board September 24| 7 pm   Library Board of Trustees September 24 | 7:30 pm Tredyffrin Public Library     Other Community Events   Other events of interest happening in and around Tredyffrin Township in the coming month   Nephcure Kidney International Race September 13 Wilson Farm Park   AARP - Valley Forge Chapter September 15 11:30 AM Allan Schwartz MD speaking about Dwight Eisenhower St. Luke Lutheran Church Devon PA   11th Annual Historic House Tour September 19 Noon - 5 PM For more information...   2015 Annual Senior Living Expo hosted by State Representative Warren Kampf September 19 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Valley Forge Elementary School - 99 Walker Road in Wayne   Unicef Race September 20 Wilson Farm Park   IFM Effector Inc Race September 27 Wilson Farm Park   Paoli Blues Fest October 3 Noon - 6 PM For more information...   If you have an event you would like listed here, send the information to tredyffrin@tredyffrin.org with E-Newsletter in the subject line.   Inclusion of events submitted will be evaluated by Township Management Staff.   Join us on Facebook     Follow us on Twitter     Send us an Email

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