AUGUST 2024

UPPER PINE CREEK RD CLOSURE - JULY 30 TO 31, 2024

Upper Pine Creek Road between Rt. 401 and Davis Road will be closed to through traffic on July 30-31, 2024 for a drainage pipe replacement. Residents who live on Upper Pine Creek will be able to access the road. Questions can be directed to our office at 610-590-5300 or office@westpikeland.com

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

West Pikeland Township currently has several openings on our committees. We are searching for residents who are looking for volunteer opportunities in their township.

OPENINGS:

Zoning Hearing Board (ZHB) Alternate

Historic Commission/Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) Member

West Pikeland Land Trust (WPLT) Member

No experience is necessary, however, a background in engineering, construction or real estate is a plus, and you must be a township resident.

Contact Township Manager Joe Romano at manager@westpikeland.com for more information.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ANNOUNCE REVISED MEETING SCHEDULE

On May 24, 2024, the West Pikeland Township Board of Supervisors announced a revised meeting schedule for the summer months. The Board of Supervisors meeting has been cancelled for August 5, 2024.

Previously scheduled meeting on August 19, 2024 remains unchanged and will take place as scheduled.

FREE YOGA IN THE PARK

Join us at Pine Creek Park for our fall installment of Yoga in the Park every Saturday morning at 9am from August 24 to September 28, 2024.

Bring your mat and a water bottle. Pine Creek Park is located at 1488 Yellow Springs Road.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL NEWS

WEST PIKELAND SAVES BY GOING GREEN

Have you ever wondered exactly where your electricity is coming from? For both the municipality and our many residents, PECO is the electric distribution company. However, it is not necessarily the electricity supplier. All electricity must be generated somewhere, whether it be by gas, hydroelectric, solar, wind, or nuclear. PECO fills the role of distributing that power to its many customers. And while those customers have little say in PECO as their distributor, they can freely choose where that electricity comes from. That's right! We can choose our own suppliers, potentially saving a great deal on our monthly electric bills! Our township has recently done just so. By switching to a new, 100% renewable energy power supplier, West Pikeland will be saving hundreds of dollars each year in electricity costs!

If you too are interested in saving on electricity - and switching to renewable energy generation while you're at it - look no farther than https://www.papowerswitch.com/. PAPowerSwitch provides you with many energy suppliers to choose from, allowing you to shop around and cut those electric bills!

SUSTAINABLE SATURDAY

September 21 @ 10:30am



Join us at the Chester Springs Library (1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs) to learn more about installing a solar and battery backup system in your home. After a brief introduction at the library the group will caravan to a resident’s home to see a system in operation.

3RD ANNUAL YELLOW SPRINGS VILLAGE OPEN HOUSE AND FALL FESTIVAL

Join us in the village on Sunday, October 20 from 12 – 4 pm, rain or shine!

Welcome the spirit of autumn and save the date for the highly anticipated third annual Village Open House on October 20, 2024! Explore the charming village of Yellow Springs and it’s unique 300+ year history, while indulging in a delightful array of fall activities for visitors of all ages. This event is free and open to the public.

Activities Include:

• Village Tours
• Yellow Springs Great Pumpkin Classic
• Live Music From The Manatawny Creek Ramblers
• Haunted History House
• Glow For Good Jack-O-Lantern Exhibition
• Pumpkin Painting
• Trick-or-Treating
• Food and Beverage Vendors
• Artist Demonstrations
• Games, And More!

Hosted by Historic Yellow Springs and West Pikeland Township

Want to know the status of a PennDOT construction project in your area? You can see active construction projects that are underway, beginning this year or being bid this year on the Construction Projects section on https://projects.penndot.gov.

Check out projects in our township here

ART SCHOOL ROAD BRIDGE PROJECT SCHEDULED TO BEGIN MARCH 2025

RT. 401 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULED TO BEGIN MARCH 2026

Meeting information, including agendas, can be found on our website

Summer Wrap Up at Chester Springs Library

By Nancy Niggel, Library Director

Thank you for a great summer of adventures at the library. If you haven’t had a chance to join the fun, it’s not too late. Stop in for coupons to log your summer reading minutes. No registration required, all ages can join, and prizes for all age levels. If you can donate a prize for summer reading, please do. There is still time for that too.

Our August adventures include some of our most popular summer programs:

Monday, Aug 5 @ 10:30 AM to 12 Noon – Preschool Nursery Rhyme Fair. Fairy tale and nursery rhyme themed activity stations for young children.

Tuesday, Aug 6 @ 10 AM – Family Yoga with Miss Amanda on the Library’s lawn. Adults, families, teens, and all ages of children are invited.

Wednesday, Aug 7 @ 10:30 AM – A Visit with Mother Goose. Last Summer in the Park program of the season. Rhymes, fairytales, and audience participation. Summer in the Park is brought to you by West Pikeland Township Parks and Recreation Committee and the Library. Park is located at 1488 Yellow Springs Road.

Thursday, Aug 8 @ 10:30 AM to 12 Noon – Bubble Festival. Everyone can be a bubblologist. All kinds of bubble making gizmos for you to experiment with. Plus, giant hula hoops and flying discs. Outdoor event, rain date Monday, Aug 12.

Friday, Aug 9 @ 10:30 AM – Princess Elsa. A magical morning for young children. Short story time and activities with Elsa. Royal attire welcome.

Saturday, Aug 10 @ 10:00 AM – Women’s Writing Circle. Hone your craft with a supportive group of lady writers who share, listen, and grow together.

Tuesday, Aug 13 – All coupons for the End-of-Summer Raffle must be in by 6 PM. If you logged your reading with Beanstack you MUST get your coupons at the library to enter the drawing. You will NOT be automatically entered in the final drawing!

Wednesday, Aug 14 @ 1 PM to 3 PM – Ice Cream Sundaes for Summer Reading participants. A sweet reward for all your summer reading. While supplies last.



Fall Yoga at Pine Creek Park – Saturday mornings @ 9 AM, Aug 24 to Sept 28. Adults enjoy 6 weeks of yoga in the park. Brought to you by West Pikeland Township Parks and Recreation Committee and the Library. Park is located at 1488 Yellow Springs Road.

SUMMER IN THE PARK SERIES CONTINUES

Summer in the Park is brought to you by Chester Springs Library and the West Pikeland Township Parks and Recreation Committee.

All events begin at 10:30am

July 31 - Magic of Ed Schmitt

Join us for a spectacular show by Magician Ed Schmitt! There'll be laughs, tricks, and maybe even a furry surprise!

This program will be held at Pine Creek Park, 1488 Yellow Springs Road, Chester Springs.

No Registration Required. Recommended for Children of All Ages. 

August 7 - Mother Goose

Enjoy rhymes, fairytales, and audience participation with Mother Goose. There'll be lots of laughter and fun for children!

This program will be held at Pine Creek Park, 1488 Yellow Springs Road, Chester Springs.

No registration required

Preparations for America 250 Highlight Newly Restored Water Wheel @ The Mill at Anslema

On Saturday, July 13th, 2024, the Mill at Anselma celebrated the completion of the waterwheel restoration with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This milestone was achieved by the enormous support of the Mill's donors, volunteers, and the restoration team from Martin Dustless Blasting, The Carboline Company, and James Hudson Painting. This restoration is a great starting point in the preparation for the celebration of America 250.

The Mill at Anselma, originally named the Lightfoot Mill after its founder, Samuel Lightfoot,

featured its initial wooden water wheel. In 1906, Miller Allen Simmers upgraded to a durable

metal wheel from the Fitz Water Wheel Company. Following a restoration in 2001-2002, the

water wheel has once again been refurbished this year (2024), ensuring its operational integrity for the next 20+ years. This ongoing restoration underscores the Mill's commitment to preserving its historic heritage and functionality.

About the Mill

The Mill at Anselma, established in 1747, predates the United States by nearly half a century. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 2005, it operates today as an independent, non-profit historic site located along Pickering Creek in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. Spanning 22 acres, the site showcases Chester County’s industrial history across nearly three centuries.

Original Colonial-Era power trains and industrial equipment from the late 1700s to the mid-

1900s are preserved on site. Open to the public, the Mill offers educational and entertaining

events on weekends from April through December at 1730 Conestoga Road, Chester Springs.

Pictured on the photo: The ribbon cutter is Allyn Greeney, primary project donor. The

background people in the photo (L to R) are volunteer Mike Leader, Mill Chairman Ernie Holling, Miller Dave Rollenhagen and project manager Matthew Roberson of R&B Historic Construction.



Photo credit: Mill volunteer David Herkner

CHECK THIS SPACE AND ALSO OUR WEBSITE FOR NEWS AND EVENTS FOR CHESTER COUNTY AMERICA250

On July 4, 2026, communities across the nation will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great nation. Planning for celebrations and commemorations is underway NOW, at the federal, statewide, and local levels. On November 10, 2021, the Chester County Commissioners signed a resolution to create the Chester County America250 PA Commission (CC250).

CC250's overarching goal is to promote interactive, inclusive, compelling experiences to commemorate and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary throughout 2026. CC250 initiatives shall help Chester County communities and visitors encounter the many ways in which Chester County participated in and influenced our nation's past, and elevate our understanding of our continuing journey to build a more perfect union.

Thursday, August 1 Tredyffrin

The tour will focus on the Baptist Church in the Great Valley, founded in 1711 by Welsh settlers. Visitors will tour the 1805 structure, as well as learn the stories of burial ground residents, including: Rev. David Jones (d. 1820), chaplain to Gen. Anthony Wayne and Rev. Leonard Fletcher (d. 1859), leader of the anti-slavery Chester County Wilberforce Society.

Parking & Registration: 945 N. Valley Forge Road, Devon

Thursday, August 8 North Coventry

Enjoy a village walk at Coventry Woods. Multiple programs will be offered and focus on the Lenape presence in Chester County, the early iron industry in northern Chester County, "Free Love Valley" and the Battleaxe Movement, and Hopewell Big Woods, Camp Fernbrook and today's Coventry Woods.

Parking & Registration: 1954 St. Peter's Road, Pottstown

Thursday, August 15 Yellow Springs

In 2024 Yellow Springs celebrates the 50th anniversary of their founding organization and continuous participation in Town Tours and Village Walks since its beginning. Historic Yellow Springs was formed in 1974 to preserve the quiet rural atmosphere with its 140 acres of unspoiled natural environment. The program features costumed characters from over 30 years, focusing on the eras of history evident here and the continued promotion preservation goals of the organization's founders.

Parking & Registration: 1701 Art School Road, Chester Springs. Follow signs to park at the Chester Springs Library. Doors open at 5:30.

If you live in West Pikeland Township, you reside within the ten mile radius of the Limerick Nuclear Power Generating Station.

The Annual Potassium Iodide (KI) Dispensing Event and Community Resource Fair is set for August 24! Swing by to get KI tablets If you live, work or attend school within a 10-mile radius of a nuclear power plant and then take a walk through our Community Resource Fair to see what programs and resources are available in our community! Can't make it on the 24th? Order KI tablets on our website - chesco.org/ki

Businesses can pick up bulk KI tablets on Friday, August 23.