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WEST PIKELAND TOWNSHIP NEWSLETTER

June 2023

ROAD WORK ANNOUNCEMENT

On Friday, June 2 from 7am to 4pm, Sycamore Lane at Newcomen Road will be partially closed for drainage pipe replacement.

Vehicles will be able to access Sycamore Lane as our contractor will be working one side of the road at a time.

West Pikeland Township Now Hiring for Township Secretary

West Pikeland Township is currently hiring for Township Secretary. The Township Secretary assists the Township Manager with the coordination, development and administration of various functions and programs.

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Township Road Paving Schedule

West Pikeland Township will be paving the following roads beginning June 7, 2023. The schedule may be adjusted due to weather constraints. Residents will also receive a flyer with information from our contractor, John DiRocco General Contractors, Inc.

June 7 to 12 - Skyline Drive

June 13 to 19 - Sycamore Lane

June 20 to 23 - Dogwood Lane

June 26 to 28 - Nottingham Lane

June 29 to July 1 - Wildlife Drive

July 2 - Horseshoe Trail

Volunteers Needed!

West Pikeland Township is currently seeking township residents to volunteer for the following positions:

Park and Recreation Committee

Environmental Advisory Council

Planning Commission

Open Space Committee

Historical Commission

HARB (Historical Architecture Review Board)

No experience required, just a willingness to provide a lending hand in our township. Interested? Fill out our Volunteer Form and we will be in touch!

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Demolition of Palmer House at Pine Creek Park

If you've walked the trails at Pine Creek Park, you may have come across the Palmer House. West Pikeland Township purchased the house and 17 acres in 1996 and added the parcel to the Pine Creek Park parcel, enlarging the park and adding several trails behind the house and pond. For many years, the township rented the house to tenants, until repair costs to the house became prohibitive.

Since then, our Public Works Department has used the garage to store plows and salt spreaders. Due to it's continued deterioration, the Board of Supervisors applied for and was awarded a Local Share Account grant to demolish the structure.

Demolition has begun, and the township asks park visitors to be mindful of the work, which is being conducted behind protective fencing. The township will be placing a gazebo on the site once cleared, which will provide a space for park visitors to enjoy the scenic views from this elevated location.

Township Breaks Ground on Storage Facility at Walnut Lane Park

In October 2020, the Palmer Horse Barn, located in Pine Creek Park, burned to the ground. The fire was so intense that all that remained was the melted weather vane atop the cupola and several other destroyed pieces of equipment. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and the township remains grateful to Lionville Fire Company and Kimberton Fire Company for their quick response that kept the fire from spreading to neighboring homes. The barn, which the township used as a storage facility, was a complete loss.

In April 2023, after years of planning, the Board of Supervisors approved construction of a replacement storage facility to be located at Walnut Lane Park, off of Rt. 401. The facility will be located behind the township's salt shed, and will be a bank barn with storage for township vehicles, plows, salt spreaders, road and landscaping equipment, street signs and a workshop.

Stop by the park to check on the progress! We will keep residents up to date with photos during the construction phase.

PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS

Join us at Pine Creek Park, 1488 Yellow Springs Road, Chester Springs, for free yoga sessions @9am May 6 -June 10!

No sign up required! Bring your mat and a water bottle.

Sponsored by the West Pikeland Township Parks and Recreation Committee and the Chester Springs Library.

In case of inclement weather, yoga will be held in the township meeting room at 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs

The West Pikeland Township Parks and Recreation Committee and The Chester Springs Library will be hosting Summer in the Park again in June, July and August. Join us for a summer of free family entertainment at Pine Creek Park, 1488 Yellow Springs Road, Chester Springs.

All shows begin at 10:30am and will be held in the Pavilion next to the parking lot. In the event of inclement weather, shows will be at the library at 1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs.

SCHEDULE

June 21 - Mad Science Fire and Ice Show

July 5 - Critter Connections

July 12 - Digger & David

July 26 - Mother Goose

August 2 - Comedy Magic

August 9 - Music Play Patrol

UPCOMING MEETINGS