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Upper Uwchlan Township NewsUpland Farm NEW Community Park coming to Upper Uwchlan TownshipConstruction of park facilities continues at historic Upland Farm located at 301 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs. The passive recreational park consists of 56 acres of open space and approximately 2,800 linear feet of 8’ wide paved trail, ready for walking, running or biking and a 50 space asphalt parking lot. The Park trails are currently open to the public,

however, one last step remains to make the park accessible to all and that is the construction of Darrell Drive. Darrell Drive, once construction is complete, will connect Pottstown Pike to Little Conestoga Road and will provide vehicular access to the Upland Farm Park. Construction of Darrell Drive is beginning in mid-March and is expected to last several months. Once the completion date of Darrell Drive is known,

a formal grand opening of the Upland Farm Park will be announced. As depicted in the Upland Farm Park Master Plan there are plans for the adaptive re-use of the barn located on the property. Plans are being finalized and project funding will be evaluated

thereafter.

Look for the official opening announcement in the near future!

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Get to Know Us

Our TownshipBOARD OF SUPERVISORS:Guy A. Donatelli, ChairpersonKevin C. Kerr, Vice ChairpersonJamie W. Goncharoff, Member

TOWNSHIP MANAGER:Cary Vargo

TOWNSHIP SECRETARY:Gwen Jonik

TOWNSHIP TREASURER:Jill Bukata, CPA

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATESandy DiffendalAnne Baldwin (P/T)

CODES ADMINISTRATION:Al Gaspari, Codes Administrator/ Zoning OfficerRhys Lloyd, Building Code OfficialKathi McGrath, Administrative Assistant

PUBLIC WORKS:Mike Heckman, DirectorKristin Roth, Administrative Asst (P/T) Steve Poley Kyle RipkaJosh Spangler Dan ZmuidaChris Totaro Bruce Belgarde

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER:Gilmore & Associates

ADMINISTRATION:Kathi McGrath Lindsay Haines (P/T)

PLANNING COMMISSION:Robert Schoenberger, ChairpersonSally Winterton, Vice-ChairpersonGwen Jonik, Secretary Chad Adams Brett Hand Jim Dewees Derald Hay Ken Engle Bob PhillipsJoe Stoyack

MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY:Robert Watts, ChairpersonLou Schack, Vice ChairpersonDonald CarlsonBill QuinnHall HarperG. Matthew Brown, P.E., Authority EngineerCary Vargo, Authority ManagerChristopher Frantz, SolicitorClean Water, Inc., Authority Operator

HISTORIC COMMISSION:Mary Louise Farrow, ChairpersonSusan Nickerson Brett HandSimona Bonifacic Sarah KlempNancy G. Copp

ZONING HEARING BOARD:Clifford Schultz, ChairpersonJames Greaney, Vice-ChairpersonRay Stubbs Jr.Craig Kalemjian, SolicitorRobert McHugh, Alternate Member

PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION:Lou Lanzalotto, ChairpersonAl Gaspari, SecretaryDan Driscoll

TOWNSHIP FIRE MARSHAL:Richard Ruth

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING COMMISSION:Scott Nicely, ChairpersonJamie Goncharoff, Vice ChairpersonKathi McGrath, SecretaryRichard RuthJulie Hearn-Nicely Cathy TomlinsonChief John DeMarco Tom KellyBernie Carroll Byron Nickerson

TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD:Peter Drinkwater, ChairpersonValerie Brauckman-BurgessRichard BasslerIlya LehrmanScott Nicely

TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR:Ben LaGarde

TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR:John E. Good Associates

CHIEF OF POLICE:John D. DeMarco

POLICE DEPARTMENT:Allison Orlando, Administrative Assistant (P/T)Detective Tom Jones Corporal Joseph Carr Corporal Brian GathercoleOfficer Robert DavisOfficer Paul KemmeOfficer Adam PozzaOfficer David Stiteler Officer Kyle ShermanOfficer Steven Jones Officer Robert Paradis

TOWNSHIP TELEPHONE NUMBERS:Administration: 610-458-9400Police Department: 610-458-5862

Elected Officials

County Commissioners: Terrence Farrell, ChairmanKathi Cozzone, County CommissionerMichelle Kichline, County Commissioner313 W. Market St., Ste. 6202PO Box 2748 West Chester, PA 19380610-344-6100www.chesco.org

U.S. Senators: Patrick Toomey www.toomey.senate.gov

Robert P. Casey, Jr. www.casey.senate.gov State Senator (44th District): John C. Rafferty, Jr. 610-469-8390www.senatorrafferty.com

U.S. Congressman (6th District): Ryan Costello 610-696-2982 www.Costello.house.gov

State Representative (155th District): Becky Corbin610-524-5595www.RepCorbin.com

Elected Political Party Representatives: RepublicanGuy Donatelli, Precinct #1 Tami Trasatti, Precinct #1Kevin Kerr, Precinct #2 Catherine Tomlinson, Precinct #2Ben L. LaGarde, Precinct #3Margaret L. LaGarde, Precinct #3DemocratDiane O’Dwyer, Zone Leader

Boards & Commissions News

We’d like to take this opportunity to say

to CATHY TOMLINSON for her 2 terms of service as Township Supervisor (January 2004 – December 2015). Her invaluable

service to the Community is greatly appreciated.

We’d like to

JAMIE W. GONCHAROFF for his recent election as Township Supervisor. His term on the Board of Supervisors

runs January 2016 – December 2021.

We’d like to

BILL QUINN, BOB PHILLIPS, and CATHY TOMLINSON to Township Boards and Commissions. Bill was recently appointed to the

Municipal Authority, Bob was recently appointed to the Planning Commission, and Cathy was recently appointed to the Emergency Management Planning Commission. Thank you for

your willingness to serve the Community.

Mark your calendar!8th Annual Block PartyJune 18, 2016

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Stormwater News

Reducing Runoff

Note: Information courtesy of StormwaterPA and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay.

A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERBROUGHT TO YOU BYYOUR TOWNSHIP

Want to make your garden and lawn stormwater-friendly this summer? You can start by minimiz-ing — even foregoing — the use of pesticides and fertilizers, which could contaminate drinking supplies and hurt downstream ecosystems.

When the amount of rain falling exceeds the land’s ability to absorb it, the result is stormwater runoff.

Without treatment, stormwater that runs from the land into our waterways can be unhealthy for people and bad for the environment. Runoff can carry chemicals, metals, bacteria, viruses, organic compounds, and other pollutants directly into creeks, lakes, rivers, and streams. Runoff can also cause severe erosion and flooding — even during a typical Pennsylvania storm.

Clearly, then, what we do on the land impacts the quality of our water. That means everyone, not just government, plays a role in protecting this valuable resource by reducing runoff and the pol-lutants it carries.

This summer, homeowners can take steps to help with the effort by making sure their gardens and lawns are “stormwater-friendly.”

The stormwater-friendly gardenHome gardens can contribute considerable

nutrients and other pollutants to waterways if not cared for responsibly. This mainly applies to

Reducing RunoffYou Can Do Your Part by Creating Stormwater-Friendly Lawns, Gardens

You Can Do Your Part by Creating Stormwater-Friendly Lawns and Gardens

When the amount of rain falling exceeds the land’s ability to absorb it, the result is stormwater runoff. Without treatment, stormwater that runs from the land into our waterways can be unhealthy for people and bad for the environment. Runoff can carry chemicals, metals, bacteria, viruses, organic compounds, and other pollutants directly into creeks, lakes, rivers, and streams. Runoff can also cause severe erosion and

flooding — even during a typical Pennsylvania storm.

The stormwater-friendly gardenHome gardens can contribute considerable nutrients and other pollutants to waterways if not cared for responsibly. This mainly applies to fertilizers and pesticides.

Fertilizers: Instead of using chemical fertilizers, give organic alternatives, such as compost and manure, a try. Compost, a “do-it-yourself” fertilizer that can be created from such things as vegetable scraps and garden clippings, contains the nutrients that help your vegetables grow. When using organic fertilizers, be sure to apply them directly to the ground before planting the vegetables to prevent runoff.

Pesticides: Many insects are harmless to people and play an important role in maintain-ing a healthy lawn or garden ecosystem. If one is posing a problem, however, identify the exact pest you have and research the non-chemical alternatives to controlling it. Pesticides should be a last resort because they could infiltrate groundwater, possibly contaminate drinking supplies, and hurt downstream ecosystems.

The stormwater-friendly lawn• Set your mower height to 3” or higher. Taller grass slows the runoff and produces a deeper and denser root system, which absorbs more water and prevents erosion. Deeper roots also reduce the need for watering during droughts and suppress weeds from growing up around them.

• Keep grass clippings and chopped leaves on your property. A mulch-mower is ideal for retaining and spreading clippings on your lawn. The clippings decompose quickly, provide important nutrients for your lawn, and settle to create an organic layer on the soil that encourages stormwater infiltration. Using this mulch may also reduce or eliminate the need for nitrogen fertilizers.

If mulching with your clippings is not possible, bag and store them in a compost area and then use the organic material that’s created as a fertilizer later.

• Figure out if you really need to fertilize your lawn. Foregoing fertilizer is ideal for the health of local waterways and ecosystems. However, if your lawn is thin or has bare spots, you may not have a choice since a dense, vegetated cover is the most stormwater-friendly lawn.

There are no one-size-fits-all guidelines when it comes to fertilizer. Homeowners’ needs vary drastically based on the soil texture and pH and nutrient levels. In fact, soil tests may reveal that your lawn is suffering from “micronutrient deficiency,” a problem that standard chemical fertilizers may not alleviate. Identifying your lawn’s needs first will reduce unnecessary applications, create a healthier lawn faster, and reduce your long-term costs.

• If fertilizer is needed, maximize the benefits of slow-release nitrogen and minimize the number of chemical applications. Typically called “water insoluble nitrogen,” or WIN, on fertilizer bags, slow-release nitrogen limits nutrient runoff and exportation. This type of fertilizer should be applied to your lawn in the spring, instead of the fall, to provide a steady source of nutrients throughout the growing season.

Another tip: Homeowners should wait until the grass begins growing in March to fertilize and then stop fertilizing after October. Fertilizing during a lawn’s dormant season increases the risk that the chemicals will run off into streams or leach into your water table because the root systems are less active.

• Do not fertilize or use pesticides within 15 to 20 feet of a stream. Keeping this distance will help keep chemicals out of waterways. Also, if you live near a stream, consider establishing a natural riparian buffer there instead. To learn more about these buffers, visit www.stormwater. allianceforthebay.org and click on “Structural BMPs.”

Also, when you’re done applying fertilizer, immediately sweep any granulated chemicals off hard surfaces and back onto your lawn. Your walkway, driveway, patio, or local road is often a quick route to the drainage pipes that discharge into local streams.

National Earth Day! April 22Trees for the Earth - Let’s get planting!

•Trees help combat climate change.

They absorb excess and harmful CO2 from our atmosphere. In a single year, an acre of

mature trees absorbs the same amount of CO2

produced by driving the average car 26,000 miles.

• Trees help us breathe

clean air.

Trees absorb odors and pollutant gases (nitrogen oxides, ammonia, sulfur

dioxide and ozone) and filter particulates

out of the air by trapping them on their

leaves and bark.

• Trees help

communities.

Trees help communities achieve long-term

economic and environmental

sustainability and provide food, energy

and income.Every Action Counts Do One Thing to fight climate change and help the planet! The more people join in, the bigger the difference we make.

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Recycling 2014 Household Hazardous Waste Schedule www.chestercountyswa.orgNew Electronics Recycling Law!Televisions, computers, monitors, laptops, etc. are no longer permitted to be disposed of with your household trash. A new State law, effective January 24, 2013, requires these items to be recycled. One recycling option is to contact the Stores where these electronics are typically purchased. Another disposal option is Chester County’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Events, which will now include electronics waste (E-Waste). For detailed information visit www.dep.state.pa.us, menu item “Waste” or contact DEP’s Recycling Hotline (800) 346-4242.

Acceptable E-Waste:CPUs/Laptop Computers, Monitors, Printers, CRT TVs, Non-CRT TVs, Cell Phones, Microwaves, Radios, Toner/Ink Cartridges, DVD/VCR Players, etc.

Not Acceptable: Explosives & Ammunition, Household Batteries, Tires, Appliances with Freon, Used Motor Oil, Latex Paint, Unidentified Waste, Smoke Detectors

Holidays:If your scheduled collection day falls upon a Holiday, your pick up will be the next day. Check website for trash holidays.

Bulk Trash: Chairs, toys, mattresses, small sofas, bed frames, bicycles. Appliances – DOORS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL APPLIANCES. Township toter must be out with bulk item(s).

Freon Items: Please call the Township Office at 610-458-9400 to schedule pick-up of freon containing items such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

Township Solid Waste & Recycling Program is a SuccessRecycle Right!

THE ITEMS COLLECTED THROUGH INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS VARY: CONTACT YOUR HAULER, MUNICIPALITY OR DROP-OFF RECYCLING CENTER TO VERIFY THE ITEMS THEY COLLECT

light bulbs

crystal

mirrors

ceramic cups and plates

no oilcans orbottles

• tyvek plastic envelopes • tissues, towels, napkins• metallic wrapping paper

• food wrappers• plastic bags• wax or plastic coated boxes

drinkingglasses

CALL 610-273-3771, ext. 228 FOR DROP-OFF LOCATIONSwww.chestercountyswa.org

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The Chester County Board of Commissionersthrough the Chester County Solid Waste Authority

610-273-3771, ext. 228

Yes NoSingle Stream Items Typically Collected In One Container:

plate glass window glass

ovenware

NewspapersNEWS

paint cans

Glass - clean food & drink bottles and jars only. Rinse and remove lids. Labels need not be removed.

Aluminum - beverage cans, pie plates and clean foil. Rinse.

Mixed Paper - cardboard, paper bags,

magazines, all mail, phone

school paper, paperback books, paper egg cartons, clean

pizza boxes, box board (cereal, cake and cracker boxes).

Check with your hauler or municipality.

Plastic - #1 through #7 plastic containers. Rinse & remove caps. (No styrofoam, foam or polystyrene). Return plastic bags to grocery store

Metal - Rinsed food & beverage cans, empty metal aerosol cans.

no caps or lids

Compost Lawn and Leaf Collection: (17 collections annually - Wednesdays)

The Township provides one (1) 96-gallon wheeled container for trash and one (1) 64-gallon wheeled container for

recycling. These are to be used as the PRIMARY container for trash/recycling collection.

The carts are easy to maneuver and have hinged lids to prevent blowing litter, reduce odors and keep pests out. The carts are

township property and should be left at properties should you move. The goal is to increase recycling participation and

reduce solid waste costs.

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Finance Department News:This is a reminder that Refuse/recycling and Sewer billing has been brought in-house; our Finance Department now processes all payments. These are utility payments due to a municipality, therefore municipal liens can be placed on your property if not paid within a certain period of time. We would appreciate separate checks for refuse and sewer payments.

Refuse/recycling: Checks should be made payable to Upper Uwchlan Township. This is an annual utility fee and can be paid in a lump sum payment prior to September 30, 2014 or it can be split in two

payments. If you choose to pay in two separate installments, the account must be paid in full no later than September 30, 2014. If payment is received after that date, you will be charged a 10% late fee. Please include your account number on your check and please do not staple the check to the remittance advice. (The Marsh Harbor and The Mews at Byers Station residents are not billed through Township for trash services as this is included in their HOA fees).

Sewer: Checks should be made payable to UUTMA. This is a quarterly utility bill and is billed as a flat quarterly fee. Please ensure payment is paid to UUTMA as this is a separate account from the trash account. Please include your account number on your check and please do not staple the check to the remittance advice. If you want to pay through“ bill pay” with your bank, PLEASE make sure your sewer payments are payable to UUTMA and NOT Upper Uwchlan Township as this delays processing and could be applied to your trash account in error. Include your township account number on your online payment; both sewer and trash have the same account number.

If you have questions regarding your account, please do not hesitate to contact the Finance Department office at 610-646-7009.

Public Works: Building for Today, Planning for Tomorrow

May 18-24, 2014

This week is to energize and educate the public on the importance of the contribution of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating the heart of our local communities and building the quality of life.

“Building for Today, Planning for Tomorrow” represents the classic idea of stewardship embodied by the profession of public works and the professionals that practice it. Focusing on the communities; “building” points out the day to day aspect of public works that is quality of life, while “planning” references the sustainable practices that ensure that quality of life for future generations.

The 2014 National Public Works Week theme, “Building for today, Planning for tomorrow” recognizes that what we do today is vital to a sustainable and vibrant tomorrow. Public works plays a key role in the planning, building and maintenance of infrastructure projects in their communities that will allow future generations to enjoy a higher quality of life.

2014 CHESTER COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND E-WASTE EVENT SCHEDULERESIDENTIAL ONLY www.chestercountyswa.orgBUSINESSES AND CONTRACTORS WILL BE TURNED AWAY ALL EVENTS START AT 9:00 AM AND CLOSE AT 3:00 PM SHARP

SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014 OCTORARA HIGH SCHOOL (Proof of Residency May Be Required) 226 Highland Road, Atglen, PA 19310

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2014 OWEN J. ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL 981 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465 Camcorders

FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2014 COATESVILLE 9th-10th GRADE 1425 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 NEW GARDEN TOWNSHIP MAINTENANCE BLDG. (Proof of Residency May Be Required) 8934 Gap Newport Road (Route 41), Landenberg, PA 19350

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014 GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19380

Seventeen (17) yard waste (including grass clippings) and leaf collections will occur throughout the year. Use your open containers (no lids) or Biodegradable Bags for leaf and yard waste disposal. Biodegradable bags are available at the Township Office for $2.50/5-bag bundle. Leaf and yard waste debris placed in plastic bags will NOT be collected; this material is destined for the composting process. 2014 January: 8th & 22nd

March: 26th

April: 9th & 23rd

May: 7th & 21st June: 4th & 18th

July: 16th

August: 13th

September: 3rd & 17th

October: 1st & 15th

November: 5th

December: 3rd

2016 Household Hazardous Waste Schedule For Chester County Household Hazardous Waste information and events please visit:

www.chestercountyswa.orgThe state law requires electronics be recycled separately. They are not permitted to be disposed of with your household waste.

The Chester County Landfill is currently accepting all electronics (free of charge) until December, 2016. Residents must take their electronics to the landfill for recycling. There will be no residential curbside collection of electronics. For further details, please go to www.chestercountyswa.org.

Holidays: If your scheduled collection day falls upon a Holiday, your pick up will be the next day.

Bulk Trash: Bulk pick-up is the 3rd collection of every month. You may place up to two (2) large items in addition to your one (1) primary waste toter. Examples: chairs, toys, mattresses, small sofas, bed frames, bicycles.Appliances – DOORS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL APPLIANCES.

If your item is still in good condition, please make every effort to give it a new home before putting it into the landfill.*No construction material accepted.

Freon Items: Please call the Township Office to schedule pick-up of Freon containing items such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

Curbside Toters: As a reminder, Upper Uwchlan collects solid waste using an automated collection truck. Each collection is limited to one (1) 96 gallon waste toter per household. Please place your waste and recycling toters three (3) feet apart and three (3) feet from any immovable objects, such as motor vehicles, mail boxes, bulk trash, etc. There is no limit to the amount of recycling that can be placed curbside.

Waste less, recycle more!In an effort to encourage more single streamrecycling the Township will swap your existingtoter for a 96 gallon OR provide a second 64 gallon toter, at no additional cost.

Call Kathi McGrath at (610) 458-9400 to schedule your new toter delivery.

Compost Lawn and Leaf Collection: 36 Collections Annually - Wednesdays These collections are composted. Use biodegradable bags or open containers(no lids). Do NOT use plastic bags. Yard waste in plastic bags will not be collected. Tree limbs/branches must be bundled with twine no larger than 3’ x 3’ bundles, or placed in open containers with no lids. Bags are available for purchase at the Township building.

April: 6, 13, 20, 27 May: 4, 11, 18, 25 June: 8, 15, 22, 29July: 13, 27 August: 10, 24 September: 7, 14, 21, 28

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Township Bulletin BoardResidential Re-Sales

When selling your home, the Township requires a Use and Occupancy Re-Sale Inspection at least two (2) weeks prior

to your settlement date. The owner of the property or their Realtor, must contact our office to

obtain the Certification Request form.

The fee for this is $60.00.

Your trash/sewer certification is also included. Once the signed Certificate is returned to the Township, we will automatically transfer the service(s) account to the new owner’s name.

www.upperuwchlan-pa.gov

What’s Happening!

Reminder:

No Open Burning

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NO OPEN BURNING is permitted in

Upper Uwchlan Township.

The Township is no longer iss

uing

burn permits due to a signed

Ordinance by the Board of Supervisors

effective August 25, 2014.

Removal of Dead

Deer & Animals

• Township Roadway: Game Commission

610-926-3136, Enter “0”

• State Roadway: 484-340-3201

• Humane Removal of Wildlife: Call Mike Z

Animal Management: 215-913-3713 (cell)

• Raccoons, Squirrels, Bats, Skunks, Snakes,

etc.: Call Rick Shervais, Critter Control

888-330-5334 or 610-385-4405

• Removal of Domestic Animals:

Upper Uwchlan Township Animal Control for

Domestic Animals ONLY: Chester County SPCA

610-692-6113

Volunteer! Would you love to help out? We are always in

need of Volunteers. Just say Yes!

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Keystone Collects

Did you know the quickest way to get

your refund is to file online? If you live

and work in Pennsylvania, you can e-file

on our tax administrator’s secure website,

which is available 24/7 at

www.KeystoneCollects.com

Questions? Taxpayer Helpline 1-888-328-0565Share the pride in your community,

VOLUNTEER TODAY!

Save the Date!8th Annual Block PartySaturday, June 18Volunteers, Vendors & Crafters Needed!Contact: Kathi McGrath 610.646.7001www.upperuwchlan-pa.gov

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H Holiday Hours

The Township offices will be

closed on the following dates:

H March 25 In observance of Good Friday

H May 30 in observance of Memorial Day

H July 4 in observance of

Independence Day

H September 5 in observance

of Labor Day

Remember to Vote!Pennsylvania Primary

Tuesday, April 26

Earth Day is April 22!Go out and do something to help the environment, plant a tree!

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Police Department News

Prescription Drug Take-Back Program

The Upper Uwchlan Police Department now has a secure container for you to dispose of your old prescription medications, located in the Township’s main entrance for convenient drop off. Please leave medication in containers, no liquids and no needles accepted.

The Upper Uwchlan Township Police Department is a full time police department. They employ 12 sworn police officers, are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and focus on proactive policing. The mission of the Upper Uwchlan Township Police Department is to work in a true partnership with our fellow citizens to enhance the quality of life in our community by raising the level of public safety through law enforcement and to reduce the fear and incidence of crime. In accomplishing these goals, service will be our commitment, honor and integrity our mandate.

Police officers are continuously participating in advanced training. The police vehicles are equipped with the latest communication devices, including video cameras and mobile data terminals.

Uwchlan Ambulance Corps

The Volunteers and Career Staff of the Uwchlan Ambulance Corps (UAC) are proud to serve Upper Uwchlan Township and its surrounding communities. We are staffed 24 hours a day and respond to over 3000 Emergency (911) calls each year. UAC maintains the state of the art vehicles, equipment, technology and training that we believe our patients deserve. Our dedicated staff and Explorers can be seen at the many community events during the year. Please visit our website www.station87.com for many training opportunities including First Aid and CPR. We are always searching for enthusiastic volunteers. If interested in learning how to become a volunteer, please contact us at membership@station87.com

Not Just for Emergencies Anymore

While 911 started out as an emergency only number, it is now used in all instances to see or contact a police officer for any reason 24 hours a day. The Upper Uwchlan Township Police Department is dispatched through the Chester County 911 Center. When police are needed, the 911 center contacts officers and provides them with the necessary information that officers need to respond. These are both for emergency and non-emergency calls. Display your house number so that officers can easily find you.

Suspicious Person and VehiclesNo matter how minor it may be, call 911 for all suspicious persons and vehicles. Many criminals have been apprehended by residents calling police when something does not look right in their community.

Operator’s License InformationIf you happen to be a new Pennsylvania resident; any applications, testing, etc., which may be required for obtaining an operator’s license, may be done through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Please visit the website at www.dmv.state.pa.us for information and a list of centers near you.

Junior Police Academy June 22-24 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Calling all Township Teens ages 12 to 15!

The Upper Uwchlan Township Police Department is affording the young people of our community, ages 12-15, an opportunity to experience Law Enforcement firsthand. Students will learn the basic functions of a Police Department as well as have a chance to observe other Emergency Services.

The Academy will be held at the Upper Uwchlan Township Police Department, located at 140 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs. Classes will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday & Thursday and 3:00 p.m. on Friday. There is no cost to attend and snacks and lunch will be provided every day.

There will be a Luncheon and Graduation Ceremony on the afternoon of the last day of the Academy. The families of the graduates are invited to attend, at Fellowship Fields, Fellowship Road, Chester Springs.

Some of the activities students will be involved in are:

• Police Patrol Vehicles

• Canine Demonstration

• Crime Scene Processing

• Fire, Rescue and EMS Display

• SWAT Display

• Court Room Visit

• Visit to Chester County Dept of Emergency Services

• Visit to Chester County’s Public Safety Campus including Tactical Village

• Motorcycle Demonstration

To receive an application, e-mail Officer David Stiteler at: dstiteler@upperuwchlan-pa.gov Applications must be submitted no later than 4pm, Friday June 10. Space is limited, register early!

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Public Works

National Work Zone Awareness WeekApril 11-15, 2016Draws Attention to Safety

National Work Zone Awareness Week encourages safe driving through highway work zones to protect both the motorist and workers. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones.

The Public Works Department is Here For Our Residents Street Sweeping Upper Uwchlan Township contracts with a power sweeping company each spring to clean up the dedicated streets of the Township. The Township requests that residents keep their vehicles, basketball hoops (which are prohibited along the Townships right of way) and other objects off the roads during sweeping.

Road Improvements and MaintenanceUpper Uwchlan Township maintains and fixes dedicated Township roads throughout the year. The Township will place the planned road work on the website. Please drive slowly in work zone areas!

Winterizing Your MailboxUpper Uwchlan Township allows property owners to place mailboxes within the Township’s legal right of way, out of respect for the U.S. Postal Service’s need to deliver and pick up customer mail. Mailbox damage is the responsibility of the property owner if damaged by snow push or snow foil from a plow.

If a mailbox is placed as far from the shoulder of the road as the carrier can reach from a vehicle, and if the mailbox rests on a firm support, the mailboxes should be able to withstand the force of snow from the plowing operations. Check your mailbox and its support often, clearing snow from it and depositing the snow properly. Reflective tape or other material to make your mailbox easier to see during storms or when it is dark is also recommended. Taking steps to ensure the visibility and stability of your mailbox will help the Upper Uwchlan Township Public Works Department and your letter carrier deliver their best service during the winter.

If you have questions about the proper location of your mailbox, see USPS specifications – http://www.usps.com/manage/mailboxes.htm for proper installation.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

SLOWDOWN

What is proper trail etiquette? A quick look into our township ordinances provides a great summary (Ord. #07-08, Appendix A, Recommended Guidelines for Township Trail Usage).

• Be courteous to other trail users.

• Stay to the right except to pass. When passing, give a warning such as “on your left” or a bell or horn. (This is not only courteous because those being passed may not hear the person approaching and be startled, but is self-preservation, too. A warning keeps someone from inadvertently changing direction into your path, causing injury to you both).

• Alert others if you stop and move off the trail surface if you stop or slow down quickly (if on a bicycle, use hand signals to alert others of your intentions).

• Respect the privacy and property rights of others.

BICYCLISTS • Yield to pedestrians (assume they will not hear you approach –

WARN them – look to see if they are wearing headphones).

• Ride at a safe speed (15mph is recommended; faster than that, you need to be on the road).

• Ride in a single line (see the first guideline, above).

• HELMETS ARE RECOMMENDED AND ARE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW FOR THOSE UNDER 12. Do Not Let Your Children Ride Without a Helmet!

PEDESTRIANS • Expect to be passed from behind.

Etiquette for Using Trails

by Ben LaGarde

Say hello when you see me on the trails, I use them all the time. Enjoy!

In This Issue

1 Upland Farm New Community Park

2 Get To Know Us

3 Stormwater News

4 Recycling & Yard/ Hazardous Waste

5 Bulletin Board

6 Police Department Update

7 Public Works

8 Utility Department Update

Upper Uwchlan Township140 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA 19425

News

Utility Update

Utility Billing

Effective January 1, 2016, all sewer accounts which remain unpaid the day after they are due

will incur a 10% penalty on the account balance.

All accounts not paid within 3 months following the month in which the bills were due shall be deemed delinquent and will incur monthly

interest in the amount of 1% of the unpaid balance.

Your Sewer & Trash accounts have the same account number. Checks must be made payable to the correct payee or it will be returned.

When you pay your bills, the quarterly Sewer payments are to be made payable to: UUTMA

The annual Trash payment is made payable to: UPPER UWCHLAN TOWNSHIP.

That is how we tell the difference and it is applied to two separate township bank accounts. This information is on your bills. If the checks are written incorrectly, we will return them to you (causing possible late fees). We do not want to process checks to the incorrect utility.

Please DO NOT staple, clip or tape your checks to the remittance form. This could damage the check and make it unable to be scanned.

Please write your account number on your check. We DO NOT need pin # or Parcel ID #.

Sewer bills paid after the due date are subject to a 10% penalty on the balance of the account. If your account is delinquent, the entire balance will be penalized.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS This is a reminder that Refuse/recycling and Sewer billing has been brought in-house; our Finance Department processes all payments. These are utility payments due to a municipality, therefore municipal liens can be placed on your property if not paid within a certain period of time. We would appreciate separate checks for refuse and sewer payments.

Refuse/recycling: Checks should be made payable to Upper Uwchlan Township. This is an annual utility fee and can be paid in a lump sum payment prior to September 30, 2015 or it can be split in two payments. If you choose to pay in two separate installments, the account must be paid in full no later than September 30, 2015. If payment is received after that date, you will be charged a 10% late fee. Please include your account number on your check and please do not staple the check to the remittance advice. (The Marsh Harbor and The Mews at Byers Station residents are not billed through Township for trash services as this is included in their HOA fees).

!Sewer: Checks should be made payable to UUTMA. This is a quarterly utility bill and is billed as a flat quarterly fee. Please ensure payment is paid to UUTMA as this is a separate account from the trash account. Please include your account number on your check and please do not staple the check to the remittance advice. If you want to pay through “bill pay” with your bank, PLEASE make sure your sewer payments are payable to UUTMA and NOT Upper Uwchlan Township as this delays processing and could be applied to your trash account in error. Include your township account number on your online payment; both sewer and trash have the same account number.

If you have questions regarding your account, please do not hesitate to contact the Finance Department office at 610-646-7009.

!New Payment Drive-Up Drop Box

!Sewer & Refuse payments can now be placed in a new drive up “Drop Box” located in the front of the Township Building (140 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA). Save time and a stamp and place your payment in the secure box. Please make sure your Account Number is on your check (no parcel or pin numbers). NO CASH!! Sewer payments payable to: UUTMA Refuse payments payable to: Upper Uwchlan Twp. !*Payments will be collected throughout the day.!

Payment Drive-Up Drop Box

Sewer & Trash payments can now be placed in a drive-up “Drop Box” located in the front of the Township Building at 140 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA

Save time and a stamp and place your payment in the secure box.

Please make sure your Account Number is on your check (no parcel or pin numbers). NO CASH!!

Sewer payments payable to: UUTMA

Trash payments payable to: Upper Uwchlan Township

* Payments will be collected throughout the day.