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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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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NEWS
The West Pikeland Township Board of Supervisors announces the appointment of Steve Costa to fill the two year vacancy created by the untimely passing of Supervisor Charlie Humphreys. Mr. Costa was recently a member of the Zoning Hearing Board and has been a resident of the township for many years. The township welcomes Mr. Costa to the board and thanks all candidates who expressed an interest in being considered for the vacancy.
Pictured left to right: Carin Mifsud, West Pikeland Township Board of Supervisors Chair; Steve Costa; Melissa Geoghegan, Township Secretary
At the January 3, 2022 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board elected Carin Mifsud as Chair and Noreen Vigilante as Vice Chair. The Board also appointed all volunteers for our committees.
Many thanks to all our township volunteers!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Start the New Year with a new volunteer position!
The West Pikeland Township Board of Supervisors announces the following vacancies.
Board of Auditor Member - 1 opening
Historic Commission - 1 opening
Open Space Committee - 1 opening
West Pikeland Land Trust - 1 opening
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Tis the Season.... for Snow |
CLAIM POLICY FOR PLOWING DAMAGES
Email us at office@westpikeland.com and provide your address. We will inspect the damage and make the determination of fault.
Please note that if the damage is from the plow physically making contact with the mailbox/post, we will repair if possible or provide $50 towards a replacement.
If the damage is from the movement of snow, the responsibility for making repairs shall be borne by the property owner.
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All of PennDOT's roughly 2,200 owned and rented plow trucks are equipped with Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) systems, which use in-truck technology to log and share data in real-time for that truck. The routes of these interstate and expressway trucks can be viewed in real-time at 511PA.com.
Please note that our township plows are not equipped with AVL, so the only way you can track our progress on township maintained roads is looking out your window.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL NEWS |
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“The Dirty Little Secret of Lawn Care” Zoom Presentation on February 24, 2022 at 7pm
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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CHESTER SPRINGS LIBRARY NEWS |
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State Representative Kristin Howard Satellite Office |
FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
10AM TO 1PM AT CHESTER SPRINGS LIBRARY
Members of Rep. Kristine Howard office are on site at the Chester Springs Library the first Tuesday of each month from 10am to 1pm to assist with constituent issues.
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610-692-2112
@SenatorComitta
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State Senator Carolyn Comitta's Corner |
SEPTA Senior Key Cards
Senior citizens age 65 and older are eligible for the SEPTA Key Senior Fare program. Eligible riders ride free or at a half fare on all SEPTA routes and regional rail with the SEPTA Key card.
To apply, please contact Senator Comitta’s West Chester District Office, located at 17 E. Gay Street, Suite 301, to schedule an appointment at (610) 692-2112 or email senatorcomitta@pasenate.com with the date and time you are available to come into the office.
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Environmental Advisory Council Meeting |
February 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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Parks and Recreation Meeting |
February 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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February 9, 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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Board of Supervisors Meeting |
February 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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February 10, 2022 @ 7:00pm
The public is welcome to attend.
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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 29, 2022 @ 6:30pm
The public is welcome to attend. Masks are required. Please enter via the courtyard.
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Meeting information, including agendas, can be found on our website
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DOG LICENSE INFORMATION
All dogs three months or older must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year. Violators can be cited with a maximum fine of $300 per violation plus court costs.
An annual license is $8.50 and a lifetime license is $51.50. If the animal is spayed or neutered, the annual fee is $6.50 and lifetime is $31.50. Discounts are available to older adults and people with disabilities.
The small license fee helps the millions of dogs in the state by funding the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement.
Dog licenses are available from your local county treasurer and other licensing agents.
Reasons for dog licensing:
It’s the law. All dogs three months and older must have a current license.
If your dog gets lost, a license is the best way to get him back. A license helps animal control and shelters identify your dog and get him back home safely.
The cost of a license is less than the penalty for being caught without one. Owners who fail to license their dogs could face a fine of up to $300 for each unlicensed dog.
License fees support animal control. The annual fee you pay to license your dog helps keep shelters running and supports the work of the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, which is responsible for ensuring the welfare of dogs, regulating dangerous dogs and overseeing annual licensing and rabies vaccinations.
FIND THE APPLICATION HERE
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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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Chester Springs Art Studio
Art Classes & Workshops
Now thru February 27, 2022
Chester Springs Studio in person and online art classes available.
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Chester Springs Library
Shakespeare Discussion Series
January 22, 2022
Join us in-person for our annual Shakespeare series with Charles Conwell, retired Professor of Theater, University of the Arts.
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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 ~ anselmamill.org
Please consider volunteering in the Spring to help us with trail clean-up. We can use your help! Watch this space.
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News from the Mill at Anselma |
The Mill at Anselma was recently featured on the Chester County Historic Preservation network’s December program for their virtual heritage series.
With the holiday season being such a busy time, you might have missed the video “Christmas Unfolds at Anselma.” It follows the various Miller’s families through the years, and it is narrated by Frank Mercurio, our recent West Pikeland Judge of Elections. West Pikeland’s own talented actress, Carolyn Nelson, added so much skill and sparkle to our presentation! This is a 30 minute program and it’s a present from the past.
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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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