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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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At the Board of Supervisors Meeting on March 21, 2022, the Board recognized Township Manager, Jim Wendelgass, and his many years of service.
Jim will be greatly missed by all who have worked with him.
Happy Retirement, Jim!
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Township Manager
Jim Wendelgass Retires
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Jim Wendelgass is retiring as West Pikeland Township Manger after having worked and volunteered in local government for thirty years.
After earning his undergraduate degree in Social Services and Psychology, with a minor in Chemistry at Syracuse University, he then went on to Case Western Reserve University to earn his law degree. He worked as the Assistant General Counsel of Commodore Computers and the General Counsel at Envirosafe.
In 1986, Jim and his wife Sharon moved to a farm in Chester County. As a volunteer in his township, Jim was a member of the Open Space Advisory Committee, the Land Trust, the Environmental Advisory Council, and the Planning Commission.
In 2004, Jim became the West Vincent Township Manager, a position he held until 2016. He was then hired at West Pikeland Township as Township Manager.
While working at West Pikeland Township, Jim was instrumental in developing the Walnut Lane Park, constructing the township salt shed, repairing the Pine Creek Bridge, building the Horseshoe Trail Road Bridge and guiding the township through many years of road repairs, stormwater issues, hurricanes, equipment malfunctions, resident engagements, staff questions, and a fire at the Palmer Barn in Pine Creek Park.
Throughout his years at West Pikeland Township, Jim has been a steadfast cornerstone for the Supervisors, staff and residents in our township.
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The West Pikeland Township Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the hiring of Township Manager Barbara Kelley. |
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West Pikeland Township Welcomes Township Manager |
Barbara Kelley received her Bachelor’s Degree from Drexel University and a Master’s in Management from
Penn State University. She holds certificates in Planning, Zoning, Grantsmanship, Conflict Management Facilitation and Mediation.
For over 30 years Barbara has gained experience in grant writing, strategic planning, training volunteers, and educating students at the University level. Ms. Kelley’s innovative approaches to project management and networking have aided her in community building, mediation and conflict management.
Ms. Kelley looks forward to addressing township issues such as open space, roads, volunteer recruitment and grants for innovative recreation, environmental, historical and infrastructure projects.
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National Library Week
April 4-10, 2022
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At the Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, March 21, 2022, the Board approved Proclamation 2022-01 in support of National Library Week. Pictured are Chester Springs Library Board of Trustee Treasurer Peter Kim, Library Director Nancy Niggel, Board of Supervisors Chair Carin Mifsud, and Stef Anderko, Chester Library Board of Trustees President. Chester Springs Library is an anchor to our Village and the Township is grateful for their partnership with the Township and service to our community. |
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West Pikeland Township is honored to announce the dedication of a park bench at Walnut Lane Park in memory of our Township Engineer, Ted Gacomis. Ted and his wife of 46 years, Ellen, first moved to Chester Springs in 1985 to find peace and open space in West Pikeland Township. Ted’s commitment to open space translated into many dedicated years as a volunteer on our Open Space Committee, as well as the West Pikeland Land Trust. Wearing several hats as both a township volunteer, advisor and Engineer with EB Walsh, Ted was integral to the creation of Walnut Lane Park, where this bench memorializes his diligence, tolerance, and humility.
In addition to his efforts in our township, Ted volunteered his abilities with the Rotary, Operation Honduras, Penn Wood Elementary School, Habitat for Humanity and Historic Yellow Springs. He was also the Township Engineer for Uwchlan Township and West Bradford Township.
Rising above the challenges of a difficult childhood, Ted was a dedicated mentor to engineers at his company and always strived to find the common ground to bring people and ideas together. He will best be known for his wonderful sense of humor.
Three of Ted’s engineering colleagues, a lawyer in Chester County, a friend from the Open Space Committee and his wife, Ellen, are joining with the Chester County Community Foundation to establish a scholarship in honor of Ted. The scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior in Chester County who will pursue Civil Engineering at the university level. The scholarship will include a mentoring component, an aspect very important to Ted.
It is our honor to be able to dedicate this park bench to such an amazing and talented man.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL NEWS |
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It's Official!
EAC Adopts-A-Highway
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The Environmental Advisory Council is pleased to announce that they have adopted Rt. 113 from Horseshoe Trail to Clover Mill in our township
Help us inaugurate our new adoption and join us as we do our annual Road Clean Up on May 14!
See below for more information
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Road Clean up - May 14 9am to noon |
Help us celebrate the adoption of our stretch of Rt. 113 with the Adopt a Highway program by cleaning up the trash along Rt. 113.
The Environmental Advisory Council is hosting this event on Saturday, May 14 from 9am to noon. The rain date for this event is Sunday, May 15.
Volunteers will begin at one of two locations. If you have questions the day of the event, head to one of the staging areas at the Shoppes at Pickering Mill at the corner of Yellow Springs Road and Rt. 113 for assistance.
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Township volunteers were busy this weekend planting over 200 saplings in Pine Creek Park. If you have a chance, take a look! The trees are behind the playground area. Many thanks to our dedicated and hard working volunteers!
A special shout out to our Public Works Department for coordinating, digging the holes and picking up the trees!
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Tree Planting at Pine Creek Park |
The township would also like to give our thanks to those who so generously donated to this project:
Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership:
*Donated 300 Trees and Shrubs*
Chester County Conservation District:
*Coordinated the tree donation from Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Keystone 10M and oversaw the rental of the tool trailer*
Pinelands Nursery and Supply:
*Donated 40 Trees*
Sweetwater 100:
*Donated 15 yards of mulch and 1 yard of soil*
jjloudin@sweetwater100.com
Nancy Bartley Design:
*Donated significant amount of time designing the layout and coordinating the plan*
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PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS |
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Join us for Yoga in the Park every Saturday from May 7 to June 11 from 9am to 10am at Pine Creek Park
Please note this location is different than last year. Pine Creek Park is located at 1488 Yellow Springs Road
This event is free and open to the public
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CHESTER SPRINGS LIBRARY NEWS |
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Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard
April 22, 2022 @ 5pm at Chester Springs Library
Join Chester Springs Library and the West Pikeland Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) in an important and fascinating discussion about how we can transform our environment – one backyard at a time – and make our planet a better and more beautiful place to live.
Library Director Nancy Niggel will lead the conversation, based on Douglas Tallamy’s new book "Nature’s Best Hope". You can find the book in the Chester County Library System, or call Chester Springs Library at 610-827-9212.
Find out how we can contribute to a livable world by participating in the Homegrown National Park movement. Stay tuned for a special Homegrown National Park guest speaker!
No registration required. Light refreshments provided by the EAC. Held outside on the library's lawn or inside if it's raining.
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April 14, 2022 @ 7:30pm
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
The public is welcome to attend. Masks are optional. Please enter via the courtyard.
Agendas are posted here the Thursday before meetings |
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Board of Supervisors Meeting |
April 18, 2022 @ 7:30pm
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
The public is welcome to attend. Masks are optional. Please enter via the courtyard.
Agendas are posted here the Thursday before meetings |
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April 25, 2022 @ 6:30pm
The public is welcome to attend.
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Board of Supervisors Meeting |
May 2, 2022 @ 7:30pm
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
The public is welcome to attend. Masks are optional.
Please enter via the courtyard.
Agendas are posted here the Thursday before meetings |
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Environmental Advisory Council Meeting |
May 3, 2022 @ 7:30pm
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
The public is welcome to attend. Masks are optional.
Please enter via the courtyard.
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Parks and Recreation Meeting |
May 5, 2022 @ 7:30pm
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs or Zoom
The public is welcome to attend. Masks are optional. Please enter via the courtyard.
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Meeting information, including agendas, can be found on our website
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Learn the latest news and events in Chester Springs.
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Art Show
April 23 to May 15, 2022
10am to 4pm
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News from Historic Yellow Springs |
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!
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Mill at Anselma
Seeking leaders to join the Board of Trustees. Information can be obtained at their website
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News from the Mill at Anselma |
There are so many great surprises to be found at the Mill at Anselma. The Night Miller’s house has been recreated in a 1940’s time period to show you how Ethel Collins may have kept her kitchen and managed the Anselma Post Office all at the same time.
The Mill is open for tours on Saturday, April 16th from 10 am to 4 pm. It is closed on Easter Sunday. The Mill will be open on the remaining Saturdays and Sundays.
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Seussical the Musical
April 15 to May 1
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Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. Seussical is perfect for the whole family! |
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DARC opened their 2022 Summer Camp registrations! They have over 100 different camps to choose from and more coming. |
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