|
729 St. Matthews Road, Chester Springs
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
610-458-1601
| |
West Vincent Township eNewsletter | |
|
Update on our Parks and Trails and Delivery of New Dump Truck
The Township has been awarded a DCNR grant in the amount of $125,400 to support the purchase of 1925 French Creek Road (Resolution No. 17-2022 ). This latest grant brings the total of grants awarded to the Township this year to $725,400.
Additional grants awarded to the Township this year include:
- $250,000 from DCNR and $250,000 from Chester County for improvements to Opalanie Park which include several additional trails for pedestrians and horses, one or two pavilions, a tot lot, and a handicapped accessible fishing pier at the pond.
- $100,000 from Chester County for stormwater improvements on Kimberton Road
The Master Trail Plan has been approved by the Board of Supervisors in the Sept 19 Meeting. The Master Trail Plan includes identifying access and linkages between township trails and county trails, planning and blazing the trails, and identifying all West Vincent trails currently in place.
Also, our Public Works Department accepted delivery of a new dump truck purchased last year, held up because of extended supply chain delays.
| | |
|
Effective October 1, 2022
Tracey Franey of
Cedarville Engineering Group, LLC has joined us as our new Zoning Officer.
Tracy is on premises Monday, Wednesday and Friday -8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and can be reached at 610-458-1601.
REMINDER
Review and Approval Process
The review and approval of your residential/commercial building permit by the Zoning Officer will be performed within 15/30 business days*, respectively, of receipt of your application.
We’ll call you-- The applicant will be notified by the Permit Coordinator via telephone and/or email when the permit is approved and ready within the 15/30 business day* timeframe noted above.
*The Permit Coordinator and/or the Zoning Officer will contact you if there are incomplete permit applications and/or missing/incomplete documents, which may extend the process.
Visit the Building and Zoning and the Permit Forms page of our website for the complete permit process.
| |  |
|
Effective October 1, 2022
Matt Spellman of
ARRO Consulting has joined us as our new Building Official and Inspection Officer.
CHANGE IN SCHEDULING INSPECTIONS
To schedule an inspection (Commercial or Residential), the permit applicant must call the Inspection Officer directly at 484-880-3910 to request an inspection providing contractor name, contractor phone number, address of job location, permit number, and type of inspection.
Stormwater Inspection (remains unchanged) - Scheduled directly with the Township Engineer, LTL Consultants, Ltd. at 610-987-9290.
Visit the Building and Zoning and the Permit Forms page of our website for the complete permit and inspection process.
| | |
|
|
|
Notary Services
Notary services are available to our township residents by appointment only, Monday - Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.
Please call the Township Office at
610-458-1601 to schedule your notary appointment.
| | | |
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION | |
|
Halloween is on Monday, October 31. West Vincent Township does not provide dates or times for Trick-or-Treating.
Please refer to your individual neighborhood HOAs for any special dates, times, or get togethers to celebrate and enjoy treats!
Be safe! Happy Halloween!
| | |
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE and CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION TEAM | |
|
FREE Shredding and Battery Recycling Event
Saturday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. in the Township parking lot.
Annual FREE shredding, battery recycling and clean energy event.
Bring your documents to be safely and professionally shredded on-site by Proshred Security.
Battery recycling requirements - WV Sustainability Committee will have a table to collect: household alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt with taped over terminals), button cell batteries, cell phones, and tablets.
| | | |
Township Electric Vehicle Charger
EV Charger is currently FREE to all township residents and can be located on PlugShare with other EV chargers along your travel routes!
| | | |
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | |
|
|
|
Beginner Bird Walk - Sunday, Oct 02, 8:00 a.m.
Opalanie Park
Join Valley Forge Audubon Society guides Eric Hughes and John & Patty Werth on this field trip specifically designed for beginning birders.
Read more about event.
Growing Water Wise - Webinar Series - Oct 5 and Oct 26
Second and third of a three-part series where participants will learn about ways to manage stormwater, keep it clean, and improve the health of our area streams.
Read A different topic will be addressed at each webinar. Registration is required for each session, as the session dates approach.
Read more about event
| | | |
LITTER LIFTERS of WEST VINCENT | |
|
|
|
Litter Lifters of West Vincent - Upcoming Saturday Event
Do you want to help with the litter issue on Route 100 in Northern Chester County? Consider joining us at our next event Saturday Nov 12, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Ludwig’s corner Firehouse.
To volunteer send an email to: litterliftersofwestvincent@gmail.com
| | | |
|
Parks & Recreation Meeting
October 5, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
The P&RC meets the 1st Wednesday of the month. The public is invited to attend.
| |
|
Historical Commission
October 12, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
The HC meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The public is invited to attend.
| |
|
Local Event - Veterans Expo 2022 !
Senator Katie Muth to host 3rd annual Veterans Expo - Friday, Sep 30 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center located in Oaks, PA just off Rt 422. There will be over 40 organizations with resources for veterans. Registered attendees will enjoy lunch by Mission BBQ!
| |
|
Local Event - Volunteers Needed for Chester Springs Repair Cafe!
Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. thru 2:00 p.m. at the Henrietta Hankin Branch of the Chester County Library, 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425.
Repair Cafe is a community-based meeting place about repairing things (clothes, small electrical appliances, bicycles, toys and the like) with the overarching goal to reduce waste sent to landfills.
The Chester Springs Repair Cafe, in partnership with the Henrietta Hankin Branch of the Chester County Library, is looking for volunteers to serve as Repair Coaches in the following areas: clothing/textiles, knife/garden tool sharpening, jewelry, furniture/wooden objects, bicycles, small electrical appliances, and computers/electronics.
For more information contact Bob Berkowitz at chesterspringsrc@gmail.com
| |
|
Join Camphill Village and friends on Saturday, October 8, 2022
as they celebrate their 50th year with a conference and party.
Celebration begins in Rose Hall at 9 a.m. with a conference,
"The Work and Art of Living Together: An Intentional Community and the Community Around It" - Schedule and Information - Speakers
Celebration continues with a Party on the Green – noon until 5 p.m. – with food vendors and live music!
Free and open to the public, but please register so they know you’re coming!
For additional information or questions please email: events@camphillkimberton.org
| |
|
Fall Fest at the Why Not Farm - Corn Maze
Every Weekend - Sep 23, 2022 - Oct 23, 2022
Friday 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m./ Saturday 10 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. / Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Adults: $10.00 / Children12 and under: $5.00 / Children under 2: Free
Join friends and neighbors this Spooky Season with the 2nd annual Fall Fest at the Why Not Farm. Enjoy a 5-acre corn maze inspired by our Mascot Friendly, pick and paint pumpkins, visit the Why Not Farm Store, and much much more!
| |
|
All Township and Police Department up-to-date information can be found on the West Vincent Township website at www.westvincenttwp.org.
Forward this newsletter to a friend!
There are two ways you may choose to receive updated news:
Join Our Email List - to receive email notifications when any updates have been made to events, meetings, and latest program and resources information on the topic(s) of your choice.
Join our eNewsletter - to receive an eNewsletter directly in your in-box, at the beginning of each month, which includes upcoming events and consolidated news.
| | |
All residents will continue to receive our semi-annual printed newsletter at their home address, which will contain the Township's achievements and important one-time special projects or events. An electronic file of recent printed newsletters can be found under Resources/Newsletter on our website. | | | | |
