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Shaw’s Bridge Park: 2021 Budget and Tax Increase New Carry-In/Carry-Out Trash and No Grilling Policies Now in Effect The East Bradford Township Board of With the arrival of 2021, the Township enforcing these new rules and violators Supervisors approved the 2021 Budget at has implemented several new rules and will be subject to fines and citations in the December 8, 2020 public meeting. The policies at Shaw’s Bridge Park. Frequent accordance with the Township Code. Budget consists of seven distinct budgets— park rule violations and nuisance issues, Alcoholic beverages continue to be General, Capital Reserve, Capital Investment, primarily documented during the banned from within the park and certain Sewer, Open Space, Liquid Fuels, and summer months and exacerbated by areas of the park will be converted to Highway Improvement. The paragraphs that the COVID-19 pandemic, caused the native meadow grass management in follow discuss each budget. More detailed Parks and Recreation Board, along with order to benefit wildlife and harmonize information is available on the website at Township staff, to effectuate changes for with the intent to provide passive https://www.eastbradford.org/departments/ the safety and well-being of park users recreation opportunities in balance with budget-taxes-finance/. and wildlife. Shaw’s Bridge Park is now good natural resource stewardship. a carry-in/carry-out park with no trash General Fund service – trash cans and recycling bins are Implementing these changes will be most The General Fund is the fund most familiar to no longer provided. All waste and refuse successful only with the cooperation residents because it is the principal operating should be removed and taken with users of visitors and residents. New signage fund for the Township. It includes police, upon leaving the park. Three dog waste has been installed at the park in order fire, public works, administration, recreation, pots of limited capacity are provided along to educate users about the new rules planning/zoning/codes, engineering, legal trails and are only for the discarding of pet and changes. Frequent visitors are services, and much more. bio-waste. Violations of their use could also encouraged to courteously inform result in their permanent removal. other park users of the new rules if they The 2021 General Fund Budget is balanced should happen to observe behavior that with no tax increase. Fund equity is being Additionally, all park-provided grills contradicts park policy since Shaw’s used to balance the projected General Fund have been removed from the park and the Bridge Park is a community resource that Budget deficit of $217,876. Future revenue Township will be enforcing a no grilling should be kept enjoyable and safe for all increases appear necessary under current policy within the park that prohibits users. Please contact Rich Phifer, (610) estimates and forecasts to address indicated grills, barbecues and fires of every type. 436-5108 x108, for additional information increasing budget deficits through 2025. Working closely with the West Chester or with any questions about the changes Property tax millage increases, which are ● Police Department, the Township will be at Shaw’s Bridge Park. recommended for 2022 (.25 mill) and 2024 (.25 mill), are anticipated to be necessary.

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Budget 2021 (continued)

Other Funds will work to sell that portion of the system to Aqua, as well. Dear Neighbors, Capital Reserve Fund: The Capital Reserve Fund complements the General Liquid Fuels Fund: Receipts for the State This year,I was sworn in to serve as your Fund and is funded primarily by the Liquid Fuels Fund are provided by the new State Senator for the 19th District. I General Fund. Capital needs continue Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from want to thank my predecessor Senator to present a challenge. The 2021 Capital gas taxes distributed to all municipalities. Andy Dinniman for his years of service and Reserve Fund anticipates expenditures The receipts are based upon Township dedication to Chester County. Previously, I in the range of $1,900,000. This includes road miles and population. Use of the served as State Representative for the 156th large capital projects like the repair of fund is restricted to road maintenance/ Legislative District, as Mayor of the Borough the Ashbridge Street culvert ($450,000) reconstruction and related equipment of West Chester, and on West Chester and repair of the Highland Road bridge purchases. The annual receipt represents Borough Council. ($250,000), as well as scheduled vehicle an essential funding source for the replacements ($370,000). In order to cover Township annual road maintenance Public service is a sacred responsibility, the projected costs of these projects, the program. especially in a time of crisis. While my Township has budgeted $1,000,000 in offices are continuing to work remotely revenue in the Capital Reserve Budget. Highway Improvement Fund: The during this pandemic, I still encourage you The source of this revenue is currently Highway Improvement Fund supports to reach out via phone or email with any unknown, but it could come from internal the design and construction of road questions, comments, or concerns. My staff resources (e.g. General Fund balance or improvements. It generally functions as is working hard to address unemployment Capital Investment Fund) or external a capital improvement and contingency compensation issues, PennDOT concerns, sources (e.g. loan). Options will continue fund for roads and related infrastructure. navigating resources in our area, questions to be investigated into 2021. Revenues originally were derived from about COVID-19 testing and vaccination, and developers’ contributions – mostly during much more. Open Space Fund: The Open Space Fund, the 1990’s – and the fund balance has been created in 1999, is funded principally from declining since. Please know that my office is here to assist earned income tax (¼ of 1%) pursuant to you with any state-related questions or the Open Space Preservation Act (153 Capital Investment Fund: The Capital concerns. I encourage you to follow my social of 1996). Expenditures are restricted to Investment Fund was created in 2018 media pages and website for all the latest acquisition of interests in real property to manage the proceeds from the sale updates about my work in Harrisburg and and costs associated with these acquisition of the public sewer system ($5,000,000). around the district. It’s an honor to serve as activities including maintenance and The intent of the Board of Supervisors your voice in Harrisburg. improvements stewardship (authorized is to conserve the principal and utilize under Act 115 of 2013). the annual return on investment to Sincerely, supplement the Township General Fund Sewer Fund: In December 2018, East and Capital Reserve Fund. Bradford Township sold its public sewer Carolyn Comitta conveyance system to Aqua PA. However, Copies of the budget are available at the State Senator, 19th District the Fund continues to support the Township and on the website. Budget construction and operation of the ongoing inquiries may be directed to Peggy Harrisburg Office: Darlington Ridge development. Once that Lennon, Township Director of Finance, ● 457 Main Capitol Building, Senate Box 203019 development is complete, the Township at [email protected]. Harrisburg, PA 17120-3019 Phone: (717) 787-5709 District Office: Location forthcoming Phone: (610) 692-2112 www.pasenatorcomitta.com @SenatorComitta

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2021 Elected & Appointed Officials

Supervisors (Elected) Terri Morse Matt Maturani Zoning Hearing Board Director of Planning & Vincent M. Pompo, Esq., Maryeileen Perri John H. Spangler Alfred Gollatz, Esq. Zoning / Zoning Officer / Chair Judith Suska Kamil Ali-Jackson, Esq. Codes Enforcement Officer John D. Snook, Vice Chair Environmental Advisory P. Andrew Schaum, Esq. Andrea Campisi J. Patrick Davis, Member Council Planning Commission Daniel Bush, Esq., Alternate Kathy Bergmann Anthony J. Biacchi, EdD Seth Whitelaw, Esq., S.J.D., Building Codes Official / Auditors (Elected) Brooke E. Davis Kathryn Y. Deaville Alternate Fire Marshal / Deputy Kathleen Davis Robert L. Freed, PhD, FASM Joe Fauntleroy Zoning Officer James VanderWaal Paul Lewis Robert A. Korbonits REGIONAL BOARDS & Richard Hicks Joseph Hamel, EdD Paul Lucot Lucia Millet-Lajusticia COMMITTEES Edward McConnell Ash Swayne Director of Public Works Constable (Elected) Maura Sheehan, Sc.D.,CIH, Wesley Thomas, PhD Brandywine Valley Scenic Randy Behmke Eric D. Ruggeri FAIHA Byways Commission Traffic Committee James Haigney Office Manager Real Estate Tax Collector Historical Architectural Ken Cavanaugh Rhona Klein Debbie Livezey Chester County Treasurer, Review Board Andrew DeFonzo, P.E. R.E. Tax, (Appointed) Ann Armstrong Bruce W. Laverty, Esq. Community (WCU) Campus Director of Property & William C. Reiter (Elected) Mary Sue Boyle Charles Myhre, Jr. Coalition Recreation Richard Buchanan, AIA Ed Nathan, PhD, CPV April L. Locke Richard A. Phifer Earned Income Tax Collector Richard Hicks Michele Porco, West Chester Keystone Collections Group, Barbara McClure Moses Area School District WCACOG Building Code Property & Recreation (Appointed) Officer, West Chester Police Appeals Board Assistant Historical Commission Department John Lister Tenley F. Adams ADVISORY BOARDS & Ann Armstrong COMMITTEES Elizabeth Bertheaud Trails Committee STAFF & PROFESSIONALS Emergency Coordinator Mary Sue Boyle Sheila E. Fleming, ASLA William Ronayne Agricultural Area Advisory Craig Grear, Esq. Maria Kenny Township Manager Committee John Marshall, AIA Betsey Mehl Amanda M. Cantlin Township Solicitor Joseph Armstrong Jean Renshaw Josie Parman Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees Mark Bedwell Tom Russo P. Andrew Schaum, Esq. Director of Finance Beatrice Duffy Jacob Singer Peggy Lennon Betsey Mehl Parks & Recreation Board John Spangler John D. Snook Marianne Bausinger Jim Wakefield Township Engineer Mark Beaugard, MD Mark J. Lucas, P.E. Art Scholarship Committee Michael Colley Vacancy Board Kathryn Y. Deaville John Fidler Thomas A. Egan Barbie Johnson Harry Hatzipavlides

The Volunteer Report

East Bradford residents, scouts, and local supporters alike give generously of themselves and their time to improve the overall quality and appearance of the Township’s parks, trails, and open spaces. Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, Fall 2020 saw great volunteerism and many noteworthy contributions:

• In October, volunteers led by Darlene Snyder collected and will provide benefits to the park that survive many generations planted a variety of native flowers and ferns at the new rock and add to the Township’s legacy of natural resource garden within the historic Englamere Farm (a.k.a. Kerr Farm) preservation and enhancement. Thank you, Mr. Stanley, and ruins at Harmony Hill Nature Area. Thank you, Ms. Snyder, job well done. and company, for your generous work to help beautify this revitalized park attraction. • In December, Eagle Scout candidate Colin O’Brien completed the construction and installation of a new visitor information • In October, Eagle Scout candidate Arthur Compton completed kiosk at Mt. Bradford Preserve. Located next to the new the construction and installation of a new visitor information public parking area accessible from Sconnelltown Road, kiosk at the Sugar’s Bridge Nature Area parking lot on Rt. 322. the kiosk will serve users of the park and assist in the The kiosk is a compliment to the new parking lot constructed successful establishment of a 9-hole disc golf course for all this past year by PennDOT and will serve the community well to enjoy. Thank you, Mr. O’Brien and congratulations for a – thank you and congratulations, Mr. Compton. successful project.

• In October, Eagle Scout candidate Will Stanley completed If you enjoy the outdoors and are interested in receiving email the successful planting of 100 native tree seedlings at Shaw’s updates on organized volunteer workdays and events, please Bridge Park in an effort to infill gaps within the riparian buffer contact Rich Phifer at [email protected] or (610) 436- ● along the banks of the Brandywine Creek. Mr. Stanley’s project 5108 x108.

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Disc Golf Available at Mt. Bradford Preserve

New Standards for Private Special Events

The installation of a 9-hole disc golf course In December, the Supervisors adopted like. The regulations are not intended at Mt. Bradford Preserve is partially complete a Private Special Events Ordinance to apply to events whose estimated now that target baskets have been installed for private gatherings and organized total attendance of all participants is and tee pad locations delineated. activities that, due to their size or scope, anticipated to be less than 200 people. place unusual demands on Township While the course is now playable, additional support services (e.g. fire protection, If you’re contemplating a large event, improvements will be made in the coming ambulance services, police protection). there are a few things you should know. months, including the construction of formal Without this type of regulation, the First, start early. You should begin tee pads and the placement of course Township runs the risk of incurring the application/review process no less signage. The course incorporates the park’s significant cost to respond to large than 90 days before the event. Second, sloping terrain and water features while events that benefit a private individual or many events will be exempt from the playing through a mixture of settings, from organization. An example of this type of application process. To determine mature woodland to open meadow. Users occurrence took place in 2018 when the whether your event meets the exemption are reminded not to trespass onto private three-day Country Spirit USA country criteria, you must first complete the property and to be courteous of other park music festival first took place in Ludwig’s “Special Event Permit Assessment Form” users when playing the course. Corner. Without an ordinance to specify – this is step 1. This is designed to be a who is responsible to plan for and pay relatively low cost ($50) application that Mt. Bradford Preserve is a carry-in / carry- for support services, Chester County is quick and easy to complete. If after this out park with no trash service and users are and West Vincent Township ended up review it is evident that a Special Events therefore reminded to leave no trace and shouldering a good deal of the financial Permit is needed for your event, you take all waste with them upon departing. A burden. will complete the “Special Event Permit special thanks and acknowledgement is due Application.” This requires more detailed to Matt Potter, who generously volunteered East Bradford’s ordinance applies to a information and a $150 application fee. many hours in helping to install the tee pads, preplanned single event or a series of in addition to many other volunteers that events that is expected to draw a large To learn more about the Private Special have supported the course from the planning number of persons, proposed to be held Events provisions and application process, stages through to fruition. Disc golf is a on private property or on a roadway, visit the Docs & Forms page on the healthy and inexpensive sport and it is hoped and requires the use of support services. Township website (www.eastbradford. that users of all skill levels will enjoy the new Examples of these types of events include, org/docs-forms/). Questions should be course at Mt. Bradford. but are not limited to, races, festivals, directed to Andrea Campisi (acampisi@ shows, large neighborhood celebrations, eastbradford.org) or Mandie Cantlin ● parades, galas, fundraisers, and the ([email protected]).

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TRASH & RECYCLING INFORMATION SHEET

Recycle Right! Let’s recycle right, East Bradford!

See and save this pull-out list to make sure you know what can and cannot be recycled curbside in East Bradford Township. Post the information in a handy place as a reminder as to what can and what cannot be placed into your recycling container.

There is always one way to be safe: “When in doubt, throw it out!”

Some items that cannot be recycled curbside in East Bradford Township can be dropped off at the Lanchester Landfill. Please visit their website for information on what items are accepted from residents. www.chestercountyswa.org/170/Recycling-at- the-Lanchester-Landfill.

A.J. Blosenski, Inc. was awarded the contract for the collection of solid waste and recyclables from all East Bradford Township residents.

The Quarterly fee for 2021 will be $68.47 and is billed quarterly by A. J. Blosenski, Inc. The contract provides for once a week collection of three 32-gallon containers or bags of household waste, the recyclable items, and once a month pick up of a bulk item. Curbside yard waste collection is scheduled the third Saturday, March through December. Watch the Township newsletter and Facebook for updates. Gray trash toters (equal to three bags or cans) are available for purchase from Blosenski at a one-time cost of $95.00 or you may purchase your own container of equal size. QUESTIONS: Contact the Township at (610) 436-5108 x106 or A. J. Blosenski at (610) 942-2707 As printed with East Bradford Township Newsletter – Winter Edition, February 2021. What Can Be Recycled Curbside in East Bradford?

YES – PUT THESE IN THE BIN NO – NEVER PUT THESE IN THE BIN

“NO” side) & Remove caps o on these & glass bottles

TRASH & RECYCLINGTRASH & RECYCLING INFORMATION SHEET SHEET

Recycling items are commingled in the same container. Please prepare items as described below and place them in the red recycling bin or in a covered tote you purchase from a store and label with the recycling logo . Do not place in plastic bags. (Additional recycling bins are available free of charge from AJB.)

METALS: Only Cans Are Accepted. Do not put any MILK CARTONS, JUICE CARTONS, & JUICE BOXES: Other metal materials In the recycling container. Rinse cartons and remove caps. You do not need to remove the attached plastic opening. ALUMINUM BEVERAGE CANS: PLASTIC: Most #1 through Rinse cans clean. #7 bottles and containers You may flatten them are accepted. On the to conserve space. bottom of the bottle / container you will see a BI-METAL CANS: triangle made of arrows Rinse cans clean. You may flatten them to with a number in it. This is conserve space. Bi-metal cans include juice cans, the content number for the bottle / container. soup cans, tuna cans, cat and dog food cans, etc. It is not necessary to remove labels. DO NOT PUT THE FOLLOWING IN THE RECYCLING CONTAINER: EMPTY AEROSOL CANS: Empty aerosol • MOTOR OIL OR ANTI-FREEZE BOTTLES cans should be put in the recycling container. • PLASTIC BAGS (you can recycle these at some grocers) GLASS: Only clear, brown, and green glass jars • PLASTIC WRAP and bottles are accepted. Rinse glass clean; • PLASTIC PACKING MATERIAL OR STYROFOAM remove metal rings and lids. It is not necessary to OR OTHER PLASTIC TRAYS, PEANUTS OR HINGED remove labels. CONTAINERS (e.g. clamshells for take-out or berries) • ANY OTHER PLASTIC MATERIALS

Please place the following items in the recycle bin as long as they are weighted down by other recycling so they don’t blow away. Do not place in plastic bags.

NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES & TELEPHONE CARDBOARD: Cardboard must BOOKS: Place these in the recycling bin with the be flattened, bundled no larger other recycling. You may place them in an all paper than three square feet and tied bag or bundle and tie with string and place on top with string or placed in a brown of recycling bin or next to the bin. all paper bag. You may include corrugated cardboard boxes, JUNK MAIL & HOME OFFICE PAPER: This category cereal, cracker, macaroni, tissue includes home office paper, envelopes, file folders, boxes, etc. and pizza boxes if they index cards and copy/computer paper. Place these are not greasy. Please remove in the recycling bin with the other recycling. You all inner wrappers, and flatten all may place these in an all paper bag or bundle and boxes. Any boxes larger than three square feet or tie with string and place on top of recycling bin or not flattened will not be picked up. Place on top of or next to the bin. along side recycling bin. TRASH & RECYCLING INFORMATION SHEET

ADDITIONAL CARDBOARD DROP-OFF: BULK PICK-UP: A designated dumpster is located at the Township One item / set is allowed building in the back parking lot for CARDBOARD on the first pick-up of the ONLY. BOXES MUST month. This item could be BE FLATTENED, but a sofa, carpet, chair, table, do not need to be cut etc. and you do not need down in size. to call and schedule a pick-up for these items. DO NOT put packing material or any items other than cardboard ELECTRONICS: Recycle in the dumpster. these at electronic vendors or at Chester County Solid Waste Authority Lanchester Landfill 7224 SPECIAL PICK-UP: Division Highway (Rte. 322W, Honey Brook) MATTRESSES & Narvon, PA 17555; 610- BOXSPRINGS: These 273-3771. See www. require a special pick- chestercountyswa.org. up for a fee (Blosenski: 610-942-2707). When you Electronics CANNOT be purchase a new mattress placed curbside for trash/recycling pick-up. & box spring see if there is a free haul away. ADDITIONAL BAGS: Stickers are available at the APPLIANCE RECYCLING: Township Building for additional bags. Stickers For recycling of washers cannot be used for bags of yard waste. They are (metal drum), dryers, sold in packs of ten for $30.00. Payment will only stoves, dishwashers be accepted by check payable to A. J. Blosenski Inc. (metal interior), call Blosenski to schedule a pick-up. Stickers may only be used on 32-gallon bags. Washers and dishwashers with plastic drums can be placed curbside for bulk pick-up. HOLIDAY PICK-UP: For holidays that fall on Friday, APPLIANCES WITH FREON: Refrigerators, freezers, Trash and recycling will be picked up on Saturday. air conditioners, dehumidifiers, water coolers require you to contact Blosenski for pick-up arrangements; an additional charge will be due. TIMING: Trash containers and Freon MUST be removed properly and the item recycling bins may not be placed certified that the Freon has been removed properly curbside until 6 PM of the night before it can be recycled. prior to collection and must be removed by 11 PM on the day of collection. winter 2021

Side Hustle Considerations

If there is one takeaway from the coronavirus pandemic, it is that a growing number of people are moving away from traditional 9-5 jobs. Some of that could be a result of unemployment. For others, employers may be transitioning away from standard office environments. Still others have found it necessary to make accommodations to juggle school schedules.

Amidst these changes, local governments are seeing more people turn to freelance work and side hustles to complement their incomes. Examples of this type of work include reselling products, administrative support, teaching, and more creative options like blogging and affiliate marketing. Progress in the Effort to Preserve What most people don’t think about amidst Historic Starr Farm all the other stress is that local governments generally have rules that regulate home- East Bradford Township recently secured County and the Commonwealth of based business. In East Bradford, there the remaining undeveloped portions of Pennsylvania in an effort to perpetually are two general categories of home-based the historic Samuel Starr Farm in order preserve some portions of the farmstead business. First, there are no-impact home- to protect it from the imminent threat of as natural open space and/or passive based businesses. These are very innocuous large-scale residential development. parkland. businesses that involve neither customer, client, or patient traffic nor pickup, delivery, A 25-acre portion of the intact farmstead, The property sits as a keystone amid or removal functions to or from the premises. known as Starr Farm Park, was acquired a corridor of 1,000 acres of protected Essentially, there is no noticeable activity by the Township in 2010 for passive lands that span between the East Branch in excess of that normally associated with recreational use. The remaining acreage, Brandywine and Valley Creek corridors. residential use. portions of which fall within the Paradise Over half of that acreage is owned by the Valley Historic District, contributes Township or made available for public The second level of home-based business significantly towards the largely use through long-standing partnerships is a major home occupation. This use allows untarnished viewshed from Harmony between the Township and Paradise Farm for a little more activity. There can be a Hill and fronts portions of Skelp Level Camps, PECO, and the West Chester few employees; some level of customer, and Valley Creek Roads. Fish, Game and Wildlife Association. client, or patient traffic; and some signage to advertise the business. However, major The property features important historic The Township’s ability to eventually home occupations require an application and and natural resources that the Township devote portions of the historic farmstead review and approval of the elected officials. feels are worthy of long-term preservation to preserved open space or parkland in some capacity. is dependent on public grant funding If you are considering a side business or efforts. Public access will be finalized home-based occupation, contact Director The Township will be pursuing open once public long-term planning is of Planning and Zoning, Andrea Campisi at ● space preservation grants from Chester complete. [email protected].

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Strong Partnerships Benefit Township Efforts Through Grant Awards

East Bradford’s Comprehensive Plan Greener grant award to the Brandywine underscores the importance of preserving Red Clay Alliance (BRCA) for the Walking, Jogging & and enhancing the unique historic and completion of streambank restoration Biking on Roads natural resources found within our work along the Plum Run. This grant municipality. Fortunately, there are will be matched by $65,901 in funding As more and more people get out for fresh numerous non-profit organizations awarded to the Township through the air and exercise during the pandemic, we are within Chester County that share the Chester County Municipal Assistance seeing more people on many of the roads same interests. Recently, the efforts of Grant Program. This phase of stream walking, jogging and biking. It is great way the Township’s Board of Supervisors and restoration will restore the Plum Run to exercise and socially distance, but make Parks and Recreation Board to pursue the through the heart of the Strode’s Mill sure you do it safely. achievement of several historic and natural Historic District and represents a resource objectives through partnership capstone in the multi-year partner effort Remember these safety tips: approaches to preservation have paid off that has pumped over $2.0 million dollars via the receipt of grant awards. into restoration of the Plum Run through • Be seen! Wear bright clothes; florescent private and public grant support. colors are best. Dark colors blend in with In December, the Brandywine your surroundings making it hard for Conservancy, in partnership with Simultaneously, the DEP also made an drivers to see you even during mid-day. the Pennsylvania Department of award of $707,818 to the Stroud Water Just because you can see the vehicle Conservation and Natural Resources, Research Center for the enactment of doesn’t mean that they can see you. announced a $5,000 mini-grant award Best Management Practices pursuant to Remember shadows, dull days, early to the Township for the design of the installation of native forest buffers morning and late in the day, bright sun in formal restoration plans for the exterior that includes the 1,200 native trees that drivers’ eyes all make it hard to see you on components of the historic Strode’s Barn, have been planted along the Plum Run the road. located within the Strode’s Mill Historic as a compliment to the stream restoration District. The award is made possible work recently completed by the BRCA, • Walk and jog facing traffic if possible. through the partnership of the Friends of in partnership with the Township, on Strode’s Mill and their pledge to provide what will soon become the Plum Run • Stay in single file if you are with others. matching funds towards the project. The Preserve. All of these grant awards add Strode’s Barn is planned to become the validation to the Township’s partnership- • If you are using ear buds, keep one out so architectural centerpiece of the Strode’s building efforts in the pursuit of realizing you can hear traffic coming. Barn Outdoor Heritage Center, the the goals set forth in the Comprehensive design for which is currently in progress. Plan. Thank you to the many partner We want everyone to be able to exercise Concurrently, the Pennsylvania organizations and Township boards/ safely and be safe doing it! Department of Environmental Protection committees that have played a role in ● (DEP) announced a $194,689 Growing these projects and efforts.

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East Bradford Township Meeting Schedule

All meetings are open to the public except executive sessions. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, meetings and Welcome! hearings may be held at the Township Building or by video or teleconference. With long time employees Mike Lynch and Please check the Township website Nancy Holland retiring in January and December (www.eastbradford.org) in advance for (respectively), the Township is thrilled to welcome the status of any meeting and to obtain Peggy Lennon and Debbie Livezey. information as to how to join a video or teleconference meeting. Peggy Lennon, Director of Finance RecyclePULL-OUT Peggy comes to us from Pocopson Township, where Board of Supervisors she served as Treasurer for the past twelve years. 2nd Tuesday each month (7:00 p.m.) A native Philadelphian, Peggy is a graduate of La Work Session 2nd Tuesday (6:00 p.m.) Salle University and earned an M.P.A. from Columbia Inside! Work Session Wednesday prior to 2nd University. She and her husband, Tony, have lived in Tuesday (12 noon) East Bradford since 2001. Their daughter, Molly, and Environmental Advisory Council son, Connell, are Henderson graduates. Peggy is a 4th Monday each month (7:00 p.m.) long-suffering Phillies and Eagles fan, an avid reader, Household Hazardous Historical Commission and enjoys walking the East Bradford trails with her Waste Events for 2021 3rd Tuesday each month (7:00 p.m.) rescue Rottweiler, Shiloh. Parks & Recreation Board Chester County is currently planning 4th Wednesday each month (7:00 p.m.) Debbie Livezey, Office Manager the Household Hazardous Waste Planning Commission Debbie has worked in the private sector working in events for this year. Because of 4th Tuesday each month (7:30 p.m.) apparel production and corporate social responsibility. COVID, it takes longer to get Traffic Committee(As needed) This experience with building health and safety, human everything planned and approved 3rd Thursday each month (8:00 a.m.) resources, and environmental compliance provides a through the Department of Trails Committee nice backdrop for the variety of issues that may pop Environmental Protection (DEP). 4th Thursday each month (12 noon) up in the Township. She looks forward to meeting Please check our website for updates Zoning Hearing Board, H.A.R.B., Township residents and learning all she can to assist as we receive them. They are hoping & Building Code Appeals Board with our East Bradford Township administration. to have an event scheduled in April. (As needed)