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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 | |
TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS MEET WITH PennDOT DISTRICT 6 DELEGATES
On June 20, 2024, key officials from West Pikeland Township held a productive meeting with the leadership of PennDOT District 6 to discuss pressing infrastructure concerns and chart a path forward for the community's development and safety.
The meeting was attended by Vice-President of the West Pikeland Township Board of Supervisors Harold Hallman, Township Manager Joe Romano, Public Works Foreman Spike Cowan, Police Chief Shane Clark, and Township Engineer Dan Daley. The delegation met with representatives from PennDOT District 6 to highlight local infrastructure challenges and collaborate on potential solutions.
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ENJOY TOWNSHIP PARKS AND TRAILS THIS SUMMER
Did you know the township has three parks and miles of trails? Check out the route for your next hike or visit a park here
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SUMMER IN THE PARK SERIES @ PINE CREEK PARK
Check out the lineup this year! These wonderful performers put on fun shows for the whole family. No registration required.
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
Join us for a musical storytelling performance from Mister Boom Boom from Music Play Patrol! We'll use our imaginations, learn about friendship, and even take part in a parade!
This program will be held at Pine Creek Park, 1488 Yellow Springs Road, Chester Springs.
No Registration Required. Recommended for Children of All Ages.
June 26 - Talewise Science Heroes
Science and stories collide in this interactive STEM show!
Join Talewise on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! The audience will help the performer act out the tale, as they use the events in the story to explore several exciting science concepts including air pressure, energy transfer, physical & chemical changes, and much more!
This program will be held at Pine Creek Park, 1488 Yellow Springs Road, Chester Springs.
No Registration Required. Recommended for Children of All Ages.
July 17 - Digger & David
Digger and David are back again to perform their BRAND-NEW show: Eat Like a Pirate! This show is great for little ones featuring good dose of puppetry, silly-gentle humor, and a little bit of wonder and magic.
This program will be held at Pine Creek Park, 1488 Yellow Springs Road, Chester Springs.
No Registration Required
July 24 - Repco Wildlife
Repco Wildlife is bringing their travelling zoo show to Pine Creek Park! They'll show off a variety of animals including snakes, lizards, and turtles and allow the audience to pet and see the animals up close. This is a great opportunity to meet animals you might not see every day!
This program will be held at Pine Creek Park, 1488 Yellow Springs Road, Chester Springs.
No Registration Required. Recommended for Children of All Ages.
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
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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. Board of Supervisors meetings have been cancelled for July 1, 2024, and August 5, 2024.
Previously scheduled meetings for July 15, and August 19, 2024 remain unchanged and will take place as scheduled.
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TOWNSHIP CONTINUES "DID YOU KNOW" CAMPAIGN
The West Pikeland Township Board of Supervisors has launched a multi-step campaign series aimed at providing township residents with a clearer understanding of their annual property tax bills. Recognizing the importance of transparency and community engagement, the initiative seeks to demystify the complex components of Property Taxes: School, County and Township. The campaign series will also explain township expenses and how our township compares to neighboring townships.
Residents can expect to receive three postcards during this campaign, which ends in September. Additionally, our website will be updated for each informational phase, so check back often!
The first phase of the Did You Know Campaign explained the different types of property taxes township residents receive. It will also explain township expenses. You can view the 2024 West Pikeland Township budget here
The second phase of the Did You Know Campaign provided a comparison between our township and neighboring townships regarding millage rates. Public comment will be available on this page and by email.
The third phase of the Did You Know Campaign will share the public comments the Township has collected and what we have heard from residents. It will also discuss how proposed changes, if any, will affect residents.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL NEWS | |
SUSTAINABLE SATURDAY
July 20 @ 10:30am
Join us at the Chester Springs Library (1709 Art School Road, Chester Springs) to learn more about installing Rain Gardens and Native Plantings at your home. After a brief introduction at the library the group will caravan to a resident’s home to see an actual installation.
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.
Join the Environmental Advisory Council as they present an ongoing event series, Sustainable Saturdays, April through September 2024. At these events, township residents can learn about sustainable systems for their homes by attending several speaker series at either the township building or the Chester Springs Library. In addition, attendees will be able to visit various West Pikeland Township resident’s homes for demonstrations of sustainable systems. This series will occur throughout the summer as residents and experts share their knowledge on creating a sustainable home. Sponsored by the EAC and Chester Springs Library
Sustainable Saturdays through the summer will highlight what some Township residents have done to reduce their energy consumption and save money. The residents will give an introductory talk at the Chester Springs Library and then take the group to their home to see the ideas and systems in practice.
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LIGHTS OUT FOR LIGHTNING BUGS
Starting June 1 thru the month of June and part of July, you can do your part to help protect and conserve the fireflies in your backyard.
The decline of fireflies world wide is due to several factors: habitat loss, pesticides, and light pollution among others. Lights interfere with the mating behavior of fireflies. Fireflies’ lighting displays are how they find mates and bright artificial light diminishes their visibility and therefore interferes with their mating ritual.
We can help by simply turning off outdoor lighting during the mating season. If you can’t turn off your lights consider: using light only if needed, directing light so it shines only where needed, using the lowest light level possible, and using timers and motion detectors so lights are turned off when not necessary.
Reducing or eliminating lighting also helps other nocturnal species of insects, birds, and mammals. Humans also benefit from darkness by improving natural circadian rhythms and a host of other health benefits.
We hope you will join us in the Lights Out For Lightning Bugs this June and July
Go outside and watch for fireflies and enjoy the dark skies in your favorite park or backyard
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Environmental Advisory Council Meeting |
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 @ 7:30pm
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
The public is welcome to attend. Please enter via the lower courtyard.
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Open Space Committee Meeting |
Thursday, July 11, 2024 @ 7:00pm.
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
The public is welcome to attend. Please enter via the lower courtyard.
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Board of Supervisors Meeting |
Monday, July 15, 2024 @ 7:30pm
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
The public is welcome to attend. Please enter via the lower courtyard.
Agendas are posted here the Friday before meetings.
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West Pikeland Land Trust Meeting |
Monday, July 22, 2024 @ 6:30pm
1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs
The public is welcome to attend. Please enter via the lower courtyard.
Agendas are posted here the Friday before meetings.
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Meeting information, including agendas, can be found on our website | |
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Summer Fun at the Library
By: Susie Hawkins
Summer Reading is in full swing! So far, we’ve made sand art, danced with Mr. Boom Boom, gone on a dinosaur egg hunt, practiced yoga with Miss Amanda, and so much more. View our calendar here to explore all the events we have coming up!
Highlights for July:
July 8 & 9 @ 2-4pm: 2-Day LEGO Stop Motion Video Class - Learn the fundamentals of animation and create a LEGO stop motion video with Kebiru Sketch’s Keville Bowen. For grades 3 and up. Register here.
July 17, 24, & 31 @ 10:30am: Summer in the Park Series - Join us at Pine Creek Park for family friendly performances by Digger and David, Repco Wildlife, and Magician Ed Schmitt! Recommended for children of all ages. No registration. Summer in the Park is co-sponsored by the library and the West Pikeland Parks and Recreation Committee.
July 20 @ 10:30am: Rain Gardens and Native Plantings - Join the West Pikeland Township Environmental Advisory Council for a Sustainable Saturday Discussion about planning a rain garden using native plants. For adults. No registration. Held at the library.
July 23 @ 12:30 & 1:30pm: STEM Spark - Habitat Engineering - Learn about elements of survival in an ecosystem and build an animal home with STEM Spark. For school-age children. Registration required. For 12:30 session register here. For 1:30 session register here.
If you haven’t joined our Summer Reading Program yet, there’s plenty of time! Pick up a reading log at the library or download the pdf and log the reading you’ve done since June 8. If you’d prefer to track your reading online, try out Beanstack. Read to earn raffle tickets towards prizes in our End-of-Summer prize raffle. Thank you to everyone who’s donated prizes so far! View the prizes on our website or stop by the library to browse them on display.
Stay cool, and we hope to see you soon!
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Mill Demonstration
Saturday, July 13, 2024
10 am – 4 pm
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Step back in time and visit The Mill at Anselma every weekend to experience the colonial-era milling process.
We're open Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm and Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Join us on Saturday, July 13th for Demo Day! Watch the art of milling from the colonial era come alive and learn about the history and engineering of our historic grist mill.
On Sunday, July 14th, don't miss David K. Blackburn, Heritage Preservation Coordinator, from the Chester County Planning Commission as he discusses "America 250: Connections and Impacts in Chester County in 2026 and 2027." Admission to this event is free.
Explore our daily nature trail for peaceful walks amidst natural beauty from dawn to dusk. Visit www.anselmamill.org for the latest schedule and admission details.
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CHESTER COUNTY INFORMATION & EVENTS | |
JULY EVENTS
2024 Ludwig’s Corner Carnival
July 9-13
Tuesday-Friday 6-10 PM, Saturday 4-10 PM
July 12, 2024 - July 14, 2024
227 Bridge Street Phoenixville, PA 19460
Exton Park Community Day
July 13, 2023, 4pm to 10pm
123 Church Farm Lane, Exton
July 13, 2024, 10:00am to 5pm
1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road, West Chester
July 19, 2024 - July 21, 2024, 10am to 4pm
5105 Kennett Pike (Route 52)Winterthur, DE
July 22, 2024 - July 27, 2024
FAIR HOURS:
Midway, Rides, Donut Kitchen & Food Stands
MONDAY - FRIDAY - 6:00 PM SATURDAY - 4:00 PM
Beer Garden - 6:30 - 9:00 PM Nightly
**ID is required to enter**
Exhibit Hall opens at 4 PM Nightly
No set "closing time". The rides and fair close depending on the weather and the crowd attendance.
July 27, 2024, 11am to 7:30pm
100 Waterworks Road, Kennett Square
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Chester County Farm Guide
Want to know where to buy award-winning cheese, Christmas trees, honey, alpaca fleece and everything in between right here in Chester County?
Check out the The Chester County Farm Guide for over 125 farms and retail outlets selling locally grown goodness.
FIND LOCAL FARM PRODUCE HERE
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Chester County Town Tours and Village Walks
This year's Town Tours and Village Walks program reflects on 30 years of this free summer program. Participants will see the successes of various Chester County municipalities with historic preservation. The programs will showcase individual structures, villages, and important landscapes.
The 2024 program kicks off on June 6 at the Chester County History Center and ends August 15 at Yellow Springs. As always, it was a great series of events which could not have happened without our wonderful partners and volunteers!
NOTE: Preregistration is not required for any of the Town Tours. Go to the advertised starting point of the tour and register onsite.
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Thursday, June 27 Upper Uwchlan
Explore the historic farmhouse, barn, and corncrib of Upland Farm successfully preserved and adaptively reused as a park with hiking trails. Both floors of the historic barn and two of the first floor rooms in the historic farmhouse will be open for the tour.
Parking & Registration: Upland Farm Park, 301 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs
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Thursday, July 11 West Bradford
Highland Orchards has been a long-time staple in the West Bradford Township community since 1941. Visitors will be guided through 200 acres of orchards and farmland on wagons to learn more about the agribusiness and how it has enabled the preservation of land, structures, and viewsheds.
Parking & Registration: 1000 Marshallton Thorndale Road, West Chester
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Thursday, July 18 East Whiteland
Explore the Village of White Horse, mapped and settled since the early 18th century. Primarily an agricultural and limestone mining area in 1777, the Village became associated with the Battle of the Brandywine, the Battle of the Clouds and Paoli, all in September of that year, and was a prime military and supply center.
Parking & Registration: Park at 969 (Home of the Sparrow) or 967 (adapted barn) E. Swedesford Road, Exton. Volunteers will direct parking. The tour will start in the area of these two buildings.
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Thursday, July 25 Uwchlan
Tour the Baird House/Uwchlan Township Building and grounds. This property dates from 1735 with a log house that remains inside, existing alongside its other early additions. The grounds will be open for exploration and contain connecting ponds, outbuildings, log house replica, gardens, and the Veterans' Memorial.
Parking & Registration: 715 N. Ship Road, Exton
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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
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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
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Chester County Solid Waste Authority Announces Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Events
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH EVENT! REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE A FEW WEEKS BEFORE EACH EVENT.
Saturday, August 24, 2024 - Oxford
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - West Chester
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The Chester County7Treasurer’s Office issued 29,590 dog licenses last year - which greatly aids in reuniting lost dogs with their owners. The licensing fee helps fund the PA Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement which ensures the welfare of breeding dogs at kennels, protects communities from dangerous and stray animals and oversees licensing and rabies vaccinations for dogs.
Get licensing details at chesco.org/doglicense
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