| In observance of Presidents' Day, Township offices will be closed Monday, February 15, 2016. |
| Tredyffrin Township Live Stake Planting Saturday, March 19, 2016 9 AM - 12 noon Wilson Farm Park Tot Lot Tredyffrin Township residents are welcome to obtain black willow cuttings that residents can install on their own property. Cuttings will be available for pick-up at Wilson Farm Park on March 19th starting at 9 AM. Planting instruction will be provided to residents at the time of pick-up. Tools residents will need to install live stakes on their own property include: hand pruner, gloves, 2 ft. long metal dowel (rebar), and a hammer. Residents should be asked to show a driver's license to confirm Tredyffrin Township residency. Volunteers can be stationed along Wilson Pond to cut branches of black willow as needed and volunteers are needed at the Tot Lot to help residents with planting instructions. |
| 2016 Spring Sports Soccer Shots @ Wilson Farm Park Boys & Girls ages 2-6 Tuesdays, March 29 - May 17 3 - 4 PM 3 & 4 year olds 4 - 4:45 PM 5 & 6 year olds OR Saturdays, April 2 – May 21 8:45-9:15 AM 2 year olds 9:30 – 10:15 AM 3 & 4 year olds 10:30-11:15 AM 5 & 6 year olds Fee: $104 To register Soccer Shots @ Mazie B Hall Park Boys & Girls ages 3-5 Thursdays, March 31 – May 19 4-4:45 PM 3 – 5 year olds Fee: $104 To register Tennis @ Strafford Park All ages welcome Sundays, April 24 – June 5 2 sessions: 4 PM or 5 PM Fee: $95 To register PickleBall @ Teegarden Park Ages 18 & up Tuesdays, April 26 – May 31 at 6 PM OR Wednesdays, April 27- June 1 at 10 AM Fee: $95 |
| Sponsors Needed Tredyffrin Township is grateful for our 2015 Community Events Sponsors. Without their generous donations, our Summer Concert Series, 4th of July celebration, and Community Day would not be possible. Thank you to Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, Paoli Hospital, Main Line Health; Penn Medicine; Brandywine Realty Trust; Echo Reality, LP; Gawthrop Greenwood, PC; Regency Centers; Saul Ewing, LLP; Gannett Fleming Companies; and McCormick Taylor Inc. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2016 Community events. To learn more about these opportunities, contact Hilliary Mallory at 610-408-3626. Donations for 2016 may be made to the Tredyffrin Township Foundation for Parks & Recreation at tredyffrinparksfoundation; or you can mail to Tredyffrin Township, 1100 Duportail Road, Berwyn, PA 19312. With your support, we can continue to make available these valued community events. Thank you for your support. |
| Library News Paoli Library 18 Darby Road, Paoli PA 610-296-7996 Tredyffrin Public Library 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA 610-688-7092 Tredyffrin Township Libraries sponsor a wide range of programs for Children, Adults and Teens. Here is a glimpse of our programs for February 2016. Full listing of our events can be found on our website at tredyffrinlibraries.org Creative Movement: Dance at the Library Paoli Library Sunday, February 15 4:30-5:30 PM For ages 3-5 Children will be led through a movement workshop that will introduce them to ballet vocabulary, movement explorations, choreography and much more. Through these workshops, students will have the opportunity to develop coordination, increase strength and flexibility, expand creativity and enhance problem solving and teamwork skills. Family Winter Reading Club Paoli Library & Tredyffrin Public Library read aloud with your family for at least seven hours in the month of February and each family member receives a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Winter Family Gift Basket. Register in the Children's Department and receive your calendar and a FREE book to keep. Financial Literacy Tredyffrin Public Library will host a Financial Literacy series beginning February 2nd. Topics will include saving for a home, preparing for retirement, divorce and financial planning, among others. Each class requires individual registration. Register by calling 610-688-7092 or online at tredyffrinlibraries.org. Many Library programs require pre-registration. Please visit the website at tredyffrinlibraries.org for more information. Programs may change, so check in at the Libraries website for complete updates. |
| Inspection & Permit Services It is most comforting to know that most of the commercial establishments we patronize are well equipped with fire protection in the event that the worst happens. The same could be said when it comes to many of our home environments. Knowing that and being fortunate to benefit from the dedication of our beloved first responders, we go about life quite content with our day-to-day routines. What is concerning to me, or should I say disconcerting, is the amount of false alarms that are received and responded to on an annual basis by both Township Police and Fire; sometimes both; only to find that the cause of the alarm and subsequent response was the result of human error or just plain neglect. That said, it can be somewhat disheartening knowing that 96% of the emergency responses are "false". This is quite an impressive statistic containing many variables. However, at the end of the day, the cause is found to be consistent and avoidable. My suggestion this year to all system owners is to periodically check and service your systems. This will most definitely help your bottom line because of the fines generated for false alarms. And if that isn't enough for you to encourage your employees or family members, please consider the rule currently on the books: § 68-13False alarms. [Amended 12-3-2007 by Ord. No. HR-365] For the purposes of defraying the costs to the Police and Fire Departments of responding to false alarms and avoiding danger to citizens and personnel of the Police and Fire Departments caused by responding to false alarms, the owner, lessee or user of any alarm system, persons using the services of an intermediary, users of audible alarms and users of any other kind of alarm systems or any other kind of direct or indirect connection with the police or fire communications center (collectively, the "alarm user"), except persons using the two-way live voice communication by telephone, shall, as a condition to installation and continued operation of such equipment or service, execute a consent in such form as may be prescribed by Tredyffrin Township (the "Township") that such alarm user shall pay the Township for all false alarms upon the following schedule for each false alarm originating from the alarm user's premises: for each false alarm, a warning or fine as set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. Any alarm user which has four or more false alarms within a calendar year is required to attend a Township-sponsored false alarm awareness program. The Superintendent shall administer this program. Such an alarm user must complete this program within 30 days of the fourth false alarm. Completion of this program shall be a prerequisite to the issuance of a probationary or permanent permit for the alarm user. Participants in the program on behalf of the alarm user shall include the property owner (or highest-ranking corporate executive or officer if the alarm user is a corporation or business entity); the person who activated the false alarm; and the building manager for any commercial property. The scope of the program shall be at the discretion of the Superintendent. See the 2016 Fee Shedule for false alarm charges. Michael V. Pilotti Code Enforcement Officer |
| Summer Day Camp Counselors Needed The Parks & Recreation Department hires temporary employees throughout the year to assist with various recreation programs. Currently, the department is accepting applications for Day Camp Counselors. If you are 14 years or older, enthusiastic, enjoy outdoor activities, and have experience with children from ages of 3 to 12, this is the summer job for you. Please email employment application and cover letter to Admin-hire@tredyffrin.org or mail to Tredyffrin Township, Attn: Hilliary Mallory, 1100 Duportail Road, Berwyn PA 19312. Hilliary can be reached at 610-408-3626 or hmallory@tredyffrin.org and find the application at Employment applications Applicants that receive a formal employment 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. |
| Discount Movie Tickets Discount Movie Tickets are available at the Tredyffrin Township Administration Building. Ticket Price -$9 per ticket (cash only please) Tickets are good at Regal, United Artist, and Edwards Theatres. Call the Township first for ticket availability at 610-644-1400. |
| Community Day Wilson Farm Park May 21, 2016 Tredyffrin Township Parks & Recreation is looking for exhibitors and vendors for Community Day. If you are interested in 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... |
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| | Live Stake Planting Spring Sports Sponsors Needed for 2016 Events Library News Inspections and Permit Services Summer Camp Counselors Discount Movie Tickets 2016 Community Day Parks Foundation Libraries Foundation |
| Board of Supervisors February 8 | 7 pm Keene Hall |
| Pension Trustees February 10 | 7:30 am Conference Room |
| Municipal Authority February 16 | 7 pm Community Room |
| Planning Commission February 18 | 7 pm Keene Hall |
| Zoning Hearing Board February 25 | 7 pm Keene Hall |
| Library Board of Trustees February 25 | 7:30 pm Paoli Library |
| NEW E-NEWSLETTER ACCESS Starting with the April 2016 Tredyffrin Township e-newsletter, we will be using a new service to produce and send the e-newsletter to you each month. We have worked with the new vendor to migrate our distribution list; however, if you find that in April, you have not seen the April e-newsltter, please go to www.readychesco.org/ to enroll and set up your account. You will be able to select the type of alerts you want to receive, with the newsletters found under Township News (General Interest). Thank you. |
| Other Community Events Other events of interest happening in and around Tredyffrin Township in the coming month Inclusion of events submitted will be evaluated by Township Management Staff. |
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