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1645 ART SCHOOL ROAD | CHESTER SPRINGS
HOURS: MONDAY -THURSDAY 9AM to 4PM
610-590-5300
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WEST PIKELAND TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER |
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Winter in West Pikeland Township |
Did you know?
There is a pond at Pine Creek Park! Explore our parks and enjoy the quiet serenity of Chester Springs
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Lawn Maintenance Bids Open |
BID NOTICE: Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Supervisors of WEST PIKELAND TOWNSHIP, 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs, Chester County, Pennsylvania 19425 until 12:00 Noon on Monday, March 7, 2022, and will be opened by the Township Secretary at the same location at 12:00 noon on Monday, March 7, 2022 for consideration at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday March 21, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. for the following: LAWN MAINTENANCE – 2022/2023 SEASON
Bids may be hand-delivered or mailed to the Administration Office at the above address.
Proposals must be submitted upon the forms furnished by the Township and may be obtained at the Municipal Building or on the Township website at www.westpikeland.com. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked "LAWN MAINTENANCE – 2022/2023 SEASON BID" and will be opened on Monday, March 7, 2021 at 12:00 noon in the Municipal Building for review and consideration by the Board of Supervisors on Monday March 21, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals as is deemed in the best interest of the Municipality. The Board may terminate this contract or any portion thereof at any time, with given notice if terms are not met.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL NEWS |
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“The Dirty Little Secret of Lawn Care” Zoom Presentation
February 24, 2022 at 7pm via Zoom
Lawns should be a valuable planetary resource; they slow the pace of heavy rains and help prevent floods; they pump an almost unimaginable amount of oxygen into the air; they sequester a massive amount of carbon and slow the effects of climate change; and they’re the last place you’re allowed to roll your children around in public. But lawns become the enemy when unnecessary chemicals turn these huge benefits into an environmental nightmare. Be prepared to take notes when You Bet Your Garden host Mike McGrath reveals ‘the Dirty Little Secret of Lawn Care”.
Click here to join the Zoom presentation on February 24, 2022 at 7pm
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Shred Event on March 26, 2022 from 9am to noon
West Pikeland Township Building
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
Start gathering your paper! The Environmental Advisory Council will be hosting it's annual Shred Event this March! Limit 4 boxes per car.
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Pine Creek Park Weather Station |
Did you know?
There is a weather station at Pine Creek Park. Get the latest weather information for Chester Springs.
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CHESTER SPRINGS LIBRARY NEWS |
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Chester Springs Library’s New Children’s Programming Coordinator
Meet Susie Hawkins, our new Children’s Programming Coordinator at Chester Springs Library. Originally from Houston, Texas she is a Villanova University graduate and is pursuing her Masters in Library Science from the University of North Texas. Susie has experience coordinating children’s activities involving nature, hiking, cooking, arts and crafts, and STEM. We are very happy to have her with us!
Perhaps you’ve already met Susie at story time or playdough morning? If not, you’ll have lots of opportunities soon because she has awesome programs planned for March. She’s also very excited about the programs she is planning for summer. Including juggling!! One of her many talents is juggling and she’ll be holding a juggling workshop for children and teens this summer. Plus, a pirate treasure hunt, STEM classes, and lots of arts and crafts. Next time you visit us at the library, make sure you say “Hi” to Susie.
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Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) is now accepting applications to provide Pennsylvania homeowners with financial assistance. Eligible homeowners include those who have experienced a financial hardship after January 21, 2020 (including a hardship that began before January 21, 2020 and continued after that date) and meet certain income limits. It will cover costs to prevent and/or ease mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures, displacement, and utility assistance. For more information on eligibility and to apply: www.pahaf.org
2021 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Chester County senior citizens and those with disabilities can apply now through June 30 for the 2021 Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians aged 65 and older, widows and widowers aged 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older. Eligible applicants can contact Senator Comitta’s office at (610) 692-2112 or email senatorcomitta@pasenate.com with questions, for application assistance, or to request an application via mail.
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Phone: (610) 692-2112
@SenatorComitta
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Redistricting Updates
The Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission recently approved the final Reapportionment Plan for the PA House of Representatives and Senate Districts. For the 19th Senatorial District, the changes would: ADD: East Goshen, Easttown, West Goshen, Willistown, and Newlin Townships. It would REMOVE: Atglen, Avondale, Charlestown, East Whiteland, Franklin, London Britain, London Grove, New Garden, New London, Phoenixville, Schuylkill, West Grove, and West Pikeland and West Sadsbury Township. The maps can be viewed at www.redistricting.state.pa.us.
2022-23 Budget Proposal
Governor Wolf recently presented his 2022-2023 budget address. Thanks to federal American Rescue Plan funds, sound fiscal management, and higher than expected revenues, the Commonwealth is projected to end this fiscal year with a nearly $6.4 billion surplus. This presents a unique opportunity to address and make long-lasting investments in public health, economic, educational, and community impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. A few of the highlights include a $1.55 billion increase in funding for basic education, $200 million increase for special education, $37 million increase in county mental health funding to support critical behavioral health services, and much more. Read more of the budget proposal at www.pasenatorcomitta.com.
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Board of Supervisors Meeting |
February 22, 2022 @ 7:30pm
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
The public is welcome to attend. Masks are required. Please enter via the courtyard.
Agendas are posted here the Thursday before meetings |
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February 28, 2022 @ 6:30pm
The public is welcome to attend.
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Environmental Advisory Council Meeting |
March 1, 2022 @ 7:30pm
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
The public is welcome to attend. Masks are required. Please enter via the courtyard.
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March 2, 2022 @ 7:00pm
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
The public is welcome to attend. Masks are required. Please enter via the courtyard.
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Parks and Recreation Meeting |
March 3, 2022 @ 7:30pm
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
The public is welcome to attend. Masks are required. Please enter via the courtyard.
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Board of Supervisors Meeting |
March 7, 2022 @ 7:30pm
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
The public is welcome to attend. Masks are required. Please enter via the courtyard.
Agendas are posted here the Thursday before meetings |
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Meeting information, including agendas, can be found on our website
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DOWNINGTOWN AREA RECREATION |
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Downingtown Area Recreation Consortium(DARC), supported by West Pikeland Township, is planning numerous activities for the spring session. Sign up for a great recreational opportunity and stay active. We are excited to announce many new fitness programs: (indoors and outdoors): kettlebells, yoga, beginner barre and more.
Try one of these programs nearby: Meraki Run Club for Kids, Soccer Shots, Dance Classes (Ballet, Jazz, Irish Step, Tap, Hip Hop and Tumbling), Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes, adult tennis clinics. For those of you interested in online classes check outs these: Will Prep Workshop, Fitness Workouts.
Don’t forget to check out our Trips and Tours for information about our Bus Trips(day Trips) and our trips to Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park Departing June 22, 2022 or The Magnolia Trail & Heart of Texas (featuring the Magnolia Market at the Silos & HGTV Fixer Upper Tour). If interested see our website to sign up for the informational sessions.
DISCOUNTED MOVIE TICKETS are available for purchase to Movie Tavern in Exton and Regal Theaters at all locations in our office.
Join us for a FREE Ice Skate Night hosted by Power Play Ice Rink on Saturday, April 2 from 4-5:30PM. Great family event for DARC Residents. Preregistering required on our website.
SUMMER CAMP registrations now open!! Your children can enjoy half-day playground camps, held at local elementary schools for ages 3-11 and Adventure Camps for ages 7-12. Adventure Camps go on an exciting trip each day including Hershey Park, Lincoln Financial Field, Lancaster Science Museum, Zip-lining, and swimming. If your child has a passion for a particular interest or hobby, there are computer, engineering, art, cooking, sports, tennis, golf, Lego, theater, and science camps. See our website, www.darc.info, for details!
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SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS |
Sign up today for your monthly West Pikeland Township eNewsletters.
Learn the latest news and events in Chester Springs.
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VISITING OUR OFFICE?
MASK UP!
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To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, West Pikeland Township is again requiring masks in our township building.
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SALT Theatre
February 18 - March 13, 2022
Disney’s worldwide phenomenon is taking the SALT stage by (snow)storm! Frozen JR. brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage.
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Mark your calendars for the 49th Annual Yellow Springs Art Show April 23 – May 15! This year’s hybrid event will be held in-person and online and features works from over 200 juried artists!
Let’s kick things off with some color from artist Denise Sedor! Check out the first sneak peek from the 2022 show, Earth Angel, acrylic on canvas.
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Chester Springs Library
Mahjong for Adults
New players are always welcome. Bring your tiles if you have them.
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Winter at the Mill at Anselma
The Mill is closed until April of 2022. The trails are available through the winter from dawn to dusk. Information can be obtained at our website
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News from the Mill at Anselma |
The Mill at Anselma will re-open on April 9th. We hope to see you there for a tour and to experience the Mill grinding cornmeal that day.
Please consider volunteering at the Mill. There is no requirement for hours of participation.
Ideas for volunteering include: tour guides, site maintenance, help with technology, museum collections, marketing, assisting with event planning, helping at grinding events, bagging cornmeal, bagging flour and more!
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CHESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION |
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Chester County Health Department announces two new COVID-19 testing locations by appointment at the Government Services Center in West Chester and the Technical College High School Pennock’s Bridge Campus in West Grove. These sites are independently operated by the testing company, Curative, who will manage test site locations, schedules, and appointments.
Questions about Curative sites must be directed to curative.com or 1-888-702-9042.
PLEASE NOTE - If you visit the Curative website and do not see the West Chester or West Grove locations, the sites are full. As appointments are added, these locations will re-appear.
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Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:
- Limit of one order per residential address
- One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
- Orders will ship free starting in late January
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