Easttown Township Newsletter Late Summer/Fall 2023

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TOWNSHIP DIRECTORY

MUNICIPAL COMPLEX

566 Beaumont Road

Devon, PA 19333

Website: www.easttown.org

Phone: 610-687-3000

Email: easttown@easttown.org

POLICE ADMINISTRATION

Email: police@easttown.org

Non-Emergency: 610-341-9780

David J. Obzud Chief of Police dobzud@easttown.org

EASTTOWN LIBRARY

TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATION

Don Curley

Township Manager, Secretary, Treasurer, Open Records Officer dcurley@easttown.org

Jonathan Ewald Assistant Township Manager dcurley@easttown.org

BOARD OF SUPERVISIORS

Michael Wacey, Chair mwacey@easttown.org

Alex Bosco, Vice Chair abosco@easttown.org

Erik Unger, Member eunger@easttown.org

Betsy Fadem, Member bfadem@easttown.org

Beth D'Antonio, Member bdantonio@easttown.org

720 First Avenue

Berwyn, PA 19312

Website: www.easttownlibrary.org

Phone: 610-644-0138

Email: info@easttownlibrary.org

BERWYN FIRE COMPANY

23 Bridge Avenue Berwyn, PA 19312

Website: www.berwynfireco.org

Non-Emergency: 610-644-6050

Email: info@berwynfireco.org

PAOLI FIRE COMPANY

69 Darby Road Paoli, PA 19301

Website: www.paolifirecompany.org

Non-Emergency: 610-644-1712

Colleen Gray Director of Planning and Zoning, Zoning Officer cgray@easttown.org

David M. Fiorenza, MBA Financial Director, Assistant Treasurer dfiorenza@easttown.org

Amber M. Osborne Library Director aosborne@ccls.org

PUBLISHED BY FRANKLIN MAPS 610-265-6277

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(Standing, L-R) Erik Unger, Michael Wacey (Seated, L-R) Betsy Fadem, Beth D’Antonio, Alex Bosco

MESSAGE FROM SUPERVISOR BETSY FADEM

With this issue highlighting Easttown's new “Library of Things”, I wanted to also draw your attention to the “New Things” and the “Things to Come” in Easttown.

Many thanks to Culinary Harvest and Eadeh Enterprises for the opportunity to have our own local Farmers Market being held every Sunday now through October. What a buzz of activity it has generated in downtown Berwyn!

The Township recently received a $200,000 grant from the Department of Community Economic Development (DCED) to improve the pedestrian access and safety for the south side of the Devon Train Station. The work for this project will begin this fall and be concentrated at the corner of Lancaster Avenue and Waterloo Road.

To position the Township for the next 10-15 years, the update of Easttown's Recreation

Open Space Environmental Resource Plan is underway. The volunteer Task Force working on this will produce a recommendation for implementing projects and programs to improve open space and recreation in our community. It goes without saying, but it is important to state that our Township functions so well because of our dedicated staff, our responsive police, fire and EMS personnel, our committed volunteers, our focused business leaders and our engaged residents. Sincere thanks to you all.

I hope you enjoy all the “things” in Easttown this summer and fall.

Sincerely,

Betsy Fadem

Easttown Township Supervisor

The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional materials including gadgets, tools, passes to attractions, games, kits, electronics, and more — all available to check out for free with a library card.

New Additions to the Library of Things

Check out the new equipment available in our Library of Things collection!

Giant 4 to Score — Giant Jenga

Cornhole — Telescope

Binoculars — Instant Camera

Fishing Poles — Child's Guitar

Blood Pressure Monitor

Button Maker

Label & Sticker Maker

Die Cut Machine

Laser Level & Stud Finder

Automobile Diagnostic Scanner

Soldering Iron Kit

Visit our website for the full list and how to borrow: https://buff.ly/3JtvRG0

Wharton Esherick: Dean of American Craftsmen

Wed., Aug. 9th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Wharton Esherick (1887 1970) was an internationally significant figure in the landscape of art history and American modern design. As a sculptor, Esherick worked primarily in wood and extended his unique forms to furniture, furnishings, interiors, buildings, and more. His motto, “If it isn't fun, it isn't worth doing,” is evident in the joyful expression of his work. Join us as Ethan Snyder, Collections and Programs Manager at the Wharton Esherick Museum, explores the legacy of this important American artist, whose work in wood is only one aspect of his art complemented by the paintings, prints, drawings, poetry, and sculpture he also created. Please register to attend at ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Easttown

Puzzle Swap

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Drop off Puzzles Aug. 1st - 10 Puzzle Pick-Up Fri., Aug. 11th, 3-6 PM or Sat., Aug. 12th, 10 AM - 1 PM

Join us at Easttown Library this summer for a fun puzzle swap, where puzzle enthusiasts can exchange their completed puzzles for new challenges. Exchange up to three puzzles per person.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Thur., Aug. 24th, 1 - 6 PM

Donors can visit the Easttown Library on August 24th to contribute to this important cause and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. Register ahead of time at www.redcrossblood.org/give.html.

Seed Saving Workshop

Sat., Sept. 9th, 10 AM

(More Info on Page 8)

Learn how and why to save seeds from your garden for use next year, and help restock the Easttown Township Seed Library. This workshop is presented by the Easttown Township Environmental Advisory Council and the Hardy Plant Society Mid-Atlantic Group. Please register to attend at ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Easttown.

Coming This Fall — STEM Lecture for Adults and 2023 Donor Appreciation Reception

Every fall, the Easttown Library Foundation hosts two events:

(1) Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) lecture for adults in October. Past speakers for this event have included Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts of The Franklin Institute, Dr. Patrick McGovern of PENN Museum, Paleontologist Dr. Kenneth Lacovara of Rowan University, and Hydrologist Carolyn Driedger of the U.S. Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory. Thanks to the generosity of our Annual and Endowment Fund supporters, the Foundation is able to bring nationally recognized scientists and experts in STEM topics to Easttown Library

(2) 2023 Donor Appreciation Reception in November to recognize library supporters and to honor its Library Champion. The concept behind recognizing a library champion is to honor the contributions and efforts of people who help to make Easttown Library appreciably better than it would be without their dedicated efforts. In 2022, we recognized the countless accomplishments of our immediate past president Dennis P. Leeper. Other Library Champions include Tredyffrin/Easttown School District Educator Deborah A. Dooling, the 2020 Easttown Library Staff, Julie S. and K. David Graham, and Joan and Gary Ellis.

Dates will be announced soon — please visit easttownlibrary.org for more details about these upcoming events and how you can join your friends and neighbors in supporting Easttown Library

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Save Your Seeds! Seed Saving Workshop

Saturday, September 9th — 10 AM

This fall, gardeners in Easttown Township have an opportunity to contribute to the Easttown Township Seed Library, located in the lobby of Easttown Library. By saving seeds from thriving plants, community members can help preserve biodiversity and foster sustainable gardening practices.

Not sure how to save your seeds? Learn how and why to save seeds from your garden for use next year, and help restock the Easttown township Seed Library.

Trouble-Free Trick-or-Treating

Check that all costumes are flame retardant so there is no danger of fires from being near jack-o-lanterns and other fire hazards.

Keep costumes short to prevent trips, falls or other bumps in the night.

Try make-up instead of a mask. Masks can be hot and uncomfortable and, more importantly, they can obstruct a child's vision a dangerous thing when kids are crossing streets and going up and down steps.

Make sure kids wear light colors or put reflective tape on their costumes. Carry a flashlight to light the way Trick-or-treater's always should be in groups so they aren't a tempting target for real-life goblins. Parents should accompany young children.

Make sure older kids trick-or-treat with friends. Together, map out a safe route o

POLICE NEWS

The Easttown Township Police Department has 2 Officers that are certified Car Seat Technicians! If you have questions about your car seat, or need help with installing a car seat, please reach out to us. You can email police@easttown.org to set up an appointment. The installs are by appointment only. Please see below for some car seat check-up tips:

Car Seat Checkup: Top 5 Things to Do at Home Right Seat.

This is an easy one. Check the label on your car seat to make sure it's appropriate for your child's age, weight and height. Like milk, your car seat has an expiration date. Just double check the label on your car seat to make sure it is still safe.

Donating seeds will ensure that future gardeners have access to a diverse selection of locally adapted plant varieties, promoting a greener and more resilient community.

Please register to attend at ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Easttown. This workshop is presented by the Easttown’s Environmental Advisory Council and the Hardy Plant Society Mid-Atlantic Group

parents will know where they'll be. Tell them to stop only at familiar homes where the outside lights are on. Make sure kids know not to enter strange houses or strangers' cars.

Kids need to know not to eat their treats until they get home. One way to keep trick-or-treaters from digging in while they're still out is to feed them a meal or snack beforehand.

What to eat? Open unopened candies and other treats that are in original wrappers. Don't forget to inspect fruit and homemade goodies for anything suspicious. By all means, remind kids not to eat everything at once or they'll be feeling pretty ghoulish for a while.

Parents and kids can avoid trick-ortreating troubles entirely by organizing a Halloween costume party with treats, games, contests, music, scary stories, and much more. Make your Halloween party the place to be! Schools, fire fighters, libraries, or civic groups in many

communities organize “haunted houses” and other Halloween festivities for families.

Halloween blood and gore are harmless stuff for the most part. But sometimes dressing up as a superhero, a swashbuckling pirate, or an alien from outer space — coupled with the excitement of Halloween — bring out aggressive behavior. Even fake knives, swords, guns, and other costume accessories can hurt people. If these objects are part of a child's costume, make sure they are made from cardboard or other flexible materials. Better yet, have the kids create costumes that don't need “weapons” to be scary.

Kids are VIPs, just ask them. We know all VIPs ride in a back seat, so keep all children in a back seat until they are 13.

Keep your child in a rear-facing car seat for as long as possible, until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by your car seat manufacturer. Many kids will be 2 years or more when they outgrow their rear-facing car seat. Move your child to a forward-facing car seat when they are too tall or heavy for a rear-facing convertible seat. Make sure to adjust the harness straps and attach the top tether after you tighten and lock the seat belt or lower attachments (LATCH) after making the change.

Right Place. Right Direction. Inch Test.

Once your car seat is installed, give it a good shake at the base. Can you move it more

than an inch side-to-side or front-to-back? A properly installed seat will not move more than an inch.

Pinch Test.

Make sure the harness is tightly buckled and coming from the correct slots (check car seat manual). Now, with the chest clip placed at armpit level, pinch the strap at your child's shoulder. If you are unable to pinch any excess webbing, you're good to go.

Please read the vehicle and car seat instruction manuals to help you with this checklist. If you are having even the slightest trouble, questions or concerns, don't worry. Certified child passenger safety technicians are waiting to help or even double check your work.

NHTSA recommends replacing child safety seats and boosters following a moderate or severe crash in order to ensure a continued high level of crash protection for child passengers.

WHAT IS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. The condition occurs when one of the major nerves to the handthe median nerve is squeezed or compressed as it travels through the wrist.

In addition to numbness and tingling, carpal tunnel syndrome can cause swelling, weakness, and night time pain. Patients sometimes describe dropping things unexpectedly and may have difficulty with buttoning shirts, tying shoelaces, or handling loose change.

BY THE PHILADELPHIA HAND TO SHOULDER CENTER PHYSICIANS

Cortisone injections often provide excellent relief from symptoms. Unfortunately, symptomatic relief is only temporary, and most people experience a recurrence of symptoms after 3-4 months.

For chronic or more advanced cases, carpal tunnel surgery is often recommended as the best course of treatment.

What can I expect from surgery? Surgery provides more space for the median nerve and relieves pressure on the median nerve and tendons. This procedure is typically done under light sedation and local anesthesia and usually takes only minutes to complete.

What causes carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is frequently seen in individuals who develop swelling or inflammation in their hands. People who smoke, as well as those with connective tissue diseases, diabetes mellitus, and hypothyroidism, may be at greater risk. Repetitive work activities can also cause carpal tunnel syndrome.

The median nerve acts as an electrical wire between the spinal cord and the hand. The nerve passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist along with nine tendons that bend the fingers. When the tendons in the

wrist become swollen and inflamed, the median nerve can become compressed by the transverse carpal ligament (see figure), leading to carpal tunnel symptoms.

Early on, symptoms commonly occur during sleeping hours. In more advanced cases, the symptoms can become problematic during waking hours. Many sufferers describe symptoms with benign activities, like reading the newspaper or driving a car.

What can a hand surgeon do to help?

A hand surgeon can order special nerve tests to verify the extent of the problem. Custom wrist splints are helpful for early stages of carpal tunnel syndrome. These splints are worn at nighttime to relieve pressure on the median nerve and to prevent the wrists from bending during sleep.

While there are several different approaches to performing carpal tunnel surgery, usually a 1/2 inch incision is made near the wrist and use of a camera to release the tunnel under direct visualization. This minimally invasive approach minimizes discomfort following surgery and allows patients to return to activities more quickly. Over 95 percent of patients improve dramatically following surgical intervention, with most returning to daily activities within days. Many patients can resume heavier job-related activities after 2-4 weeks. Contact

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RECREATION & OPEN SPACE

Open Space

What do today's kids want for our future parks and open space? Your roving reporter asked several local children their thoughts. Hearing their voices is vital right now, because Easttown Township's Recreation, Open Space, and Environmental Resources Plan (ROSERP) Task Force is collecting public input in order to revise the Township's plan, last written in 1993.

Getting around town is important to our kids and they mentioned sidewalks, sidewalks, and sidewalks. Wide enough to walk your dog, or even your car! And benches beside the sidewalks, and signs that say “Children at Play.”

Our kids enjoy our parks and want to see lots of fun features. Suhani, age 10, says, “ziplines,” and Rin, age 11, says, “trampolines!” Pamela, age 10, says, “exercise equipment that tells you how to use it.” Genevieve, age 11, suggests a tire swing, and taller slides and a lot more swings are popular too.

Water features would bring a lot of new excitement to Easttown. Alicia says, “we need some splash pads, or sprinkler features — a fun water feature when it's hot.” Ben, age 8, adds, “maybe cannons you can shoot water out of,” and McKenna, age 6, suggests a mini-water slide.

A rock climbing wall might be a great addition, and Ben says, “if there is a big rock we could climb to the top!” McKenna adds, “If there are many rocks, try to jump so you're not touching the ground.”

Saindhana, age 11, says, “a bigger training space for sports” would be good, and Maya, age 11, suggests nets for volleyball and hoops for basketball. Others mention flat open fields to run and play. Suhani suggests more bike racks where you can lock your bike. And a fire ring, or other safe place to build a campfire.

What kind of playground surfaces? Lots of support for tire bits, as Parker, age 11, suggests, but a few votes for mulch or grass, because as Annie, age 11, says, “tire bits get hot in the sun.” Speaking of the sun, Alicia says, “How about some shade canopies to shade the playground equipment?”

Another request: clean bathrooms that are open year-round and are not full of spiders! Fewer bugs at the parks was suggested by Olivia, age 11. And lots of interest in drinking fountains too, including one for dogs!

Our kids have big dreams! Yulia, age 11, suggests a whole snack bar, or maybe a small popup snack concession. Another common refrain: scavenger hunts, geocaching, orienteering courses, and even

Leaf Blowers For Home/Business Use

Leaf blowers are commonly used by homeowners who live in tree rich areas, as is much of Easttown Township. Buying one is a decision that includes many variables, including cost, convenience, practicality, noise, and use of resources. A recent (5/16/23) article in Consumer Reports, an objective, user-supported resource, details some research on several types of leaf blowers - Battery powered, Gas powered, Electric powered, and several types of backpack, as opposed to hand-held, models. There was also discussion of a rolling type, which is expensive.

Some jurisdictions in the USA are considering, or have passed, legislation to ban gas powered leaf blowers, but this is not countrywide.

The concerns about gas powered leaf blowers are that they are noisier than battery or electric models, cause some degree of environmental (though electricity generation may, as well), use gasoline (and some use oil as well, in addition), and that, in general, there are fewer reasons to choose gas models. Battery models are reported to run up to 94 minutes on a charge, and both gas and battery models will general cover the average lawn, without needing either a refill or recharge. In addition, many battery models have interchangeable batteries which can be used on other devices, avoiding the necessity of buying single use batteries.

Cost estimate, as listed in the article give price ranges for electric models ($64 - $130), Gas handheld ($110 - $290), Gas powered backpack ($249 - $479), and Battery handheld ($50 - $659).

Is there a right one for your particular needs? Almost certainly there are several. The advantages seem to be in favor of battery operated, hand held because of cost, reduced noise, reduced direct pollution, and convenience.

a treehouse.

Our kids enjoy biking and hiking in the Township too. “The only thing is the ticks,” says Ben.

So there you have it, the hopes and dreams of a sample of today's kids for our open space. As you can see, sometimes the most out-of-the-box thinking comes from our youngest residents. This reporter thanks them for their freewheeling vision of what tomorrow's open space could look like, for themselves, their children, and their grandchildren.

If you'd like to share your own vision and ideas, please join the conversation with the ROSERP Task Force at their next public workshop — the date, time, and location for all Recreation, Open Space, and Environmental Resources Plan (ROSERP) public meetings can be found on the Township website public meeting calendar. You can also email your ideas to easttown@easttown.org

INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE

The Environmental Advisory Council is seeking a college/university student or recent graduate to serve as an unpaid intern with the Council for Fall 2023 and/or Spring 2024. The intern will have the opportunity to help build rain gardens, organize workshops, research and write articles, and develop other career building skills. For further information:

NOTIFY ME |How to receive communication from the Township Easttown Township provides its residents the opportunity to “opt-in” and receive communication from the Township on various topics of your choosing using the Notify Me®feature on our website. Notify Me® provides fast and simple communication between the Township and its residents through email and/or text. Subscribe/unsubscribe to any or all lists at any time! If you have any questions, please call the Township at 610-687-3000 and we would be happy to assist you in anyway we can.

How do I sign up?

1. Go to the Township website — www.easttown.org. At the top of the page, click “Notifications” located next to the search bar (see below).

2. When you click “Notifications,” it will take you to the Notify Me® page. Simply enter your email address and click “Sign In” (see below).

3. Once you are signed in, scroll down to view subscription categories. Click either the Email or Text Icon to subscribe to a List that is of interest to you.

RECEIVING TOWNSHIP COMMUNICATIONS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

4. After selecting your preferences, you will receive an email from listserv@civicplus.com from EACH LIST asking you to confirm your subscription(s). So make sure to set your spam blocker to allow mail from that email address. Once your subscription has been confirmed, a green checkmark will appear next to the List.

What kind of notifications can I receive?

Agenda Center - Information for all public meeting groups (e.g. meeting dates/locations, meeting materials, etc.)

Alert Center - Trash and Recycling service delays/interruptions, road closures, utility work, closures, etc.

Calendar - Including Public Meetings, Homepage Calendar (for Township-sponsored events), and the Trash and Recycling.

Government Jobs - Township job notifications.

News Flash - Posted articles (e.g. general Township news, upcoming events, etc.).

Dear Neighbor,

For more than 38 years, Easttown Township Neighborhood Watch (ETNW), with the guidance and support of the Easttown Township Police Department, has provided quality crime prevention programming to the citizens of Easttown Township. Sergeant Frank Keenan is currently the Police Liaison to ETNW's Advisory Board. ETNW has placed the familiar and durable Neighborhood watch signs on organized blocks throughout our Township to let those intent on committing crime know that Easttown is organized and on alert against them. ETNW recognizes a block's ten-year anniversary in our program by placing a “10-Year Member” decal on the block's sign. Among the many programs that have been, or are currently being funded in full or in part by ETNW are Operation-Identification, Project D.A.R.E.,

and officer Friendly in our local schools. When requested, Sergeant Keenan attends block meetings to keep members informed on crime in our neighborhood and to learn how we can keep the criminals out.

ETNW has also helped defray the cost for crime prevention training for our Police Department as well as for needed equipment in the fight against crime in our community. We have purchased specialized hi-tech items to assist the Police in viewing surveillance footage and providing documentation at crime scenes. Our most important contribution to crime prevention activities is our network of concerned citizens who recognize the importance of reporting suspicious persons and/or actions to the Police. Crime is on the rise in our country and Neighborhood Watch programs, such as ours, are needed as the extra “eyes and ears” of their local police departments.

All these programs, training sessions, and equipment purchases have been made possible by the generous contributions from the concerned citizens of Easttown Township; ETNW receives no federal, state, or local funding. All funds received are allocated to crime prevention activities

within Easttown Township. over the years, the generosity of our citizens has allowed us to solicit funds on an average of every five to eight years.

What does ETNW now need to continue its work? What can YOU do to contribute to the continued safety of Easttown Township? Support ETNW. Please consider making a financial contribution so we can continue to provide quality crime prevention programs in our community Checks should be payable to ETNW and sent to P.O. Box 620, Devon, PA 19333. If you prefer, you can make a donation directly to us through PayPal @ETNW

SCAM Alert!

Residents, please be aware of scams that are on the rise. Here is information regarding current scams and how you can protect yourself

to the delivery time as possible. If you'll be away, ask a trusted friend to collect it or have the post office hold it until you're back home.

5. Monitor your bank account. Don't wait for your monthly statement. Go online every few days to review account balances and look at checks drawn against them.

6. Report incidents quickly. Contact your bank as soon as possible after suspicious activity; banks are generally required to replace funds stolen via fraudulent checks, but only if the scam is reported within 30 days of the date of your bank statement. Also, contact the U.S. Postal Inspection

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The Check Is In The Mail

By: Sari Harrar, AARP

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HOW IT WORKS: Crooks steal checks left in mailboxes or remove mail deposited in U.S. Postal Service collection boxes by using keys stolen from mail carriers or by fishing them out with string and something sticky like rodent glue traps or a gluecovered bottle. Using cheap chemicals like bleach or acetone (usually bought as nail polish remover), they erase the payee name and amount, leaving the signature intact. After drying, checks are rewritten for more money and deposited or cashed at banks, check-cashing businesses or stores that offer check-cashing services.

6 Ways to Foil Check Washers

1. Pay your bills online. “As long as you're not on a public Wi-Fi connection, paying bills online is safer than a check through the mail,” says Amy Nofziger, AARP's director of fraud victim support. “Your bank account and the payment systems for your bills are encrypted.”

2. Deliver your mail to a post office. Don't leave envelopes containing checks in your own mailbox or in outdoor USPS collection boxes after the last pickup time, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service recommends. Best bet: Take your letter to your nearest post office during business hours and either hand it to a clerk or slide it through an outgoing mail slot inside the building.

3. Use a pen with blue or black nonerasable gel ink. Gel ink soaks into paper and may be more difficult to remove than ballpoint pen ink, according to authorities.

4. Don't let delivered mail sit in your mailbox. Grab your mail every day, as close

Scammers create a fake caller ID, which allows them to call you and appear to be calling from a local police, sheriff, or other law enforcement agency. They say there is a warrant out for your arrest, but that you can pay a fine in order to avoid criminal charges. Of course, these scammers don't take credit cards; only a Western Union MoneyGram, other wire transfers or prepaid debit card.

The victim receives an email that appears to be from a credible, real bank or credit card company, with links to a website and a request to update account information. But the website and email are fakes, made to look like the real website.

WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF:

Never throw away ATM receipts, credit statements, credit cards, or bank statements in a usable form. Shred or burn them.

Never give your credit card number over the telephone unless you make the call.

Reconcile your bank account monthly, and notify your bank of discrepancies immediately.

Keep a list of telephone numbers to call to report the loss or theft of your wallet, credit cards, etc.

Report unauthorized financial transactions to your bank, credit card company, and the police as soon as you detect them.

Cyber crooks have been pretending to be the IRS for years. One of the most common swindles starts with a bogus email that says you have a big refund coming. They instruct you to click the link embedded in the message or to fill out a form provided in an attachment. Either way, you'll be asked for personal information.

It looks like a text alert from your bank, asking you to confirm information or reactivate your debit card by following a link on your smart phone. But it is just a way to steal personal information.

Review a copy of your credit report at least once each year. Notify the credit bureau of any questionable entries immediately.

If your identity has been assumed, as the credit bureau to print a statement to that effect in your credit report. Remember, no government agency would ever call or e-mail and ask you to wire money, give them your credit card or bank account information or Social Security number. Only a scammer does that.

If you know of anyone who receives mail from credit card companies or banks in the names of others, report it to local or federal law enforcement authorities.

You should be extremely suspicious any time you are being pressured to respond right away. Unless you are 100 percent sure it's legit, hit delete, hang up, or shred the letter

Arrest Warrant Scam

Tax Season Scam

Scam Text Messages

Phishing

As your neighbors, Easttown Democrats are committed to building a healthier planet for our children and a stronger, more inclusive society. Whether you are a lifelong Democrat, Independent, or concerned Republican questioning your party's direction, please vote for the following candidates on Election Day, November 7, 2023.

EASTTOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - VOTE FOR BOTH!

SUSAN LEBOUTILLIER - Dedicated to climate and sustainability initiatives, with a passion to create a positive impact on the environment.

SEAN AXEL - Teacher in TE school district for 20 years and Township resident since 2006. Active in the community as soccer and little league baseball coach.

EASTTOWN AUDITOR

AMER SAJED - Successful and distinguished financial career for over 30 years. Retired as CEO from Barclaycard in 2017.

TREDYFFRIN/EASTTOWN (TE) SCHOOL BOARD

SUE TIEDE (Incumbent) - Sue has worked for over 30 years with parents, teachers, and administrators to build a nationally recognized school district.

Visit EasttownDems.org for more information about the candidates, issues, events, and elections. Sign up for our newsletter!

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

Preventing Water Pollution:

Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

What is an Illicit Discharge?

An illicit discharge is defined as “...any discharge to an MS4 that is not composed entirely of Stormwater.” In other words, it is the unlawful act of disposing, dumping and spilling, emitting, or other discharges of any substance other than stormwater into the stormwater drainage system.

What is an MS4?

An MS4 is defined as a conveyance or system of conveyances that:

Is owned by a municipality that discharges to waters of the U.S.;

Is designed to used or collect or convey stormwater (e.g. storm drains, pipes, catch basins, ditches, etc.); and

Is NOT a combined sewer or part of a sewage treatment plant/publicly owned treatment works.

Examples of Illicit Discharges

Household cleaners or paint being poured into or near the storm drainage system

Changing oil or antifreeze over or near a storm structure

Washing vehicles where runoff could drain into the storm drainage system

Lawn products, trash, and organic debris left near the storm drainage system

Illicit discharges cause water pollution by sending pollutants right into creeks, streams, ponds and lakes. Be sure to know what illicit discharges are so you can help prevent water pollution and keep our streams clean. We ask the public to report any instances where these materials are observed entering the Township's stormwater system. If you witness an illicit discharge, please contact the Township at 610-687-3000.

PUBLIC WORKS 2023 Road Program Project

Easttown Township awarded the 2023 Road Program Project to Innovative Construction Services, Inc. (INNCON) of Folcroft, Pennsylvania. INNCON, Inc. will commence work on this project late August, weather permitting.

Below are excerts from a plan depicting the Township owned roadways to be milled and paved as part of this year's project. Additional notification will be provided by the Contractor once they are closer commencement.

Please note, pursuant to the contract, the Contractor is required to restore the area within the limits of disturbance to its original condition. Pre-Construction documentation has been taken of the properties to ensure proper restoration.

If you should have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please feel free to contact Colleen Gray at the Township Building at 610-687-3000 x113.

Sanitary Sewer Force Main Replacement Project

Anyone traveling Waterloo Avenue recently has probably noticed plenty of utility markings and flags in the street and along the edges of the road.

These are all preliminary steps in the upcoming forced sewer main replacement from our main pumping station on Sugartown Road all the way to Tredyffrin Township on the north side of Route 30 near Nectar Restaurant.

The Berwyn Pumping Station (on Sugartown Road) pumps a large portion of our Township's sewage to the eventual treatment plant through Tredyffrin. This line is under pressure as most of it travels uphill and against gravity. It has outlived its usefulness and this has resulted in a number of recent underground leaks.

These leaks are costly in two ways:

They have to be located and repaired at varying depths underground. Sometimes it's like finding a needle in a haystack. Temporary hauling trucks and the repairs can cost thousands of dollars.

If the leaks impact a stream, creek, or body of water the DEP will issue a fine for the infraction. In recognition of all that we have done in recent years to be proactive about maintaining and improving our system we will sometimes get our fines reduced, but not every time.

The replacement of the forced main is necessary if we want our sanitary sewer system to continue to operate and serve our growing needs.

As a byproduct of these improvements there will be inconvenience especially to those living closest to the project and for that I apologize. It won't be for an extended period and the replacement main will serve for many, many years to come.

Please bear with the disturbance with the knowledge that it is 100% necessary and will save us money and more disturbance in the long run.

Easttown Township awarded the Berwyn Force Main Replacement Project to A.J. Jurich, Inc. of Aston, Pennsylvania. A.J. Jurich, Inc. commenced construction of this project on June 05, 2023, and anticipates completion by early 2024, weather permitting. Please see the picture depicting the overall project scope. Additional notification will be provided by the Contractor once they are closer to your area.

Please note: Pursuant to the contract, the Contractor is required to restore the area within the limits of disturbance to its original condition. Pre-construction conditions were documented to ensure proper restoration.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Colleen Gray, Director of Planning and Zoning at the Township (610-6897-3000 x113) or A.J. Jurich, Inc. (610-459-3147).

Sincerely,

Marty Cappelletti Chairman Easttown

Municipal

Authority

BERWYN AVE.

BEAUMONT RD.

MILLBROOK RD.

SARATOGA RD.

DEVON AVE.

OAKWOOD LN.

Preparation of Yard Waste Materials for Collection:

Yard waste must be placed into manageable bundles and tied with string, or may be put in an open-end trash can, as long as limbs are not protruding above the can. Limbs that are loose on the ground will not be picked up.

Limbs and branches must not exceed 6 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter.

Grass clippings are considered trash, not yard waste. There is no limit to the number of bagged leaves/yard waste collected, except that no more than 300 lbs. of brush and/or bagged leaves/yard waste will be removed from any residence.

Leaves/yard waste must be in biodegradable paper bags or open-end trash cans. Leaves/yard waste in plastic bags will not be collected.

Collection occurs once a month January - September and twice a month October - December.

Christmas trees will be collected during January collection. Zones 1 and 3 have collection on Wednesday, January 10, and Zones 2 and 4 have collection on Wednesday, January 17. Please Remove all decorations, lights and stands.

Rear-yard customers must place their yard waste curbside for collection and should check the Easttown Township solid waste collection schedule to determine the service zone in which their residence lies.

EASTTOWN SERVICE ZONES & DAYS*

ABBEY RD..................................2

AIKEN AVE.................................1

ANNADALE DR..........................2

ARGYLE RD................................2

ARLINGTON RD.........................3

ASHBY RD..................................2

AUGUSTA CT .............................2

BARTHOLOMEW RD ..................1

BEAUMONT RD

(100, 300, 400 BLOCKS)..........3

BEAUMONT RD

(1000 BLOCKS)........................4

BELLA VISTA RD........................3

BERKLEY RD..............................3

BERWYN AVE.............................1

BERWYN BAPTIST RD ...............1

BERWYN PAOLI RD ...................2

BLACK SWAN RD.......................2

BLACKBURN DR ........................1

BOULDER LA.............................4

BRIDGE AVE ..............................1

BUTTONWOOD RD....................4

BYRD DR....................................2

CANTERBURY CR.......................2

CANTERBURY LN.......................2

CASCADES CT ............................2

CASTLEHILL LN.........................3

CENTRAL AVE............................1

CHERRY LN................................2

CHESTER RD..............................3

CHURCH RD...............................3

CLOVELLY LN.............................3

CONESTOGA RD ........................1

CONTINENTAL LN .....................2 COUNTRY RD.............................2

CRUM CREEK RD .......................4

CYMRY DR .................................4

DARBY PAOLI RD (200-600 BLOCKS) ..................2

DARBY PAOLI RD (700-1000 BLOCKS) ................4

DARBY RD .................................2

DEVENTRY RD...........................3

DERWYDD LN............................4

DEVON BLVD (NORTH).............1

DEVON BLVD (SOUTH) .............3

DEVON STATE RD......................1

DEVONWOOD LN ......................1

DOGWOOD LN ..........................3

DORAL CR..................................2

DORSET RD

(NORTH OF BERKLEY RD).......1

DORSET RD

(SOUTH OF BERKLEY RD).......3

DUNDEE PL...............................1

EASTWOOD RD..........................1

EDGEWOOD AVE.......................1

ETHAN ALLEN RD .....................4

EVERGREEN LN .........................2

EXETER RD ................................3

FAIRFIELD RD (NORTH)............1

FAIRFIELD RD (SOUTH)............3

FAIRWAY RD..............................2

FARM LN....................................2

FARM RD ...................................2

FARRAGUT RD...........................4

FIRST AVE..................................1

FORREST HILLS CR....................1

FOX CREEK RD...........................4

FOXALL LN ................................2

FRANCIS AVE.............................1

GAIL RD.....................................1

GRAHAM WAY ...........................1

GRANTHAM RD .........................4

GREENHILL CR ..........................2

GREENHILL LN..........................2

GREENLAWN RD .......................2

GRUBBS MILL RD......................2

GWILYM CR................................4

HARROW LN..............................4

HASTINGS PL............................3

HAWTHORNE PL .......................2

HEARN AV .................................1

HEATHERWOOD LN...................3

HEDGEMERE DR........................3

HEDGEROW LN .........................3

HEREFORD DR ..........................4

HIGHLAND AVE.........................1

HILLSIDE AVE............................3

HOLLISTER LN ..........................3

INVERNESS LN ..........................2

JAMES LN..................................1

KENT PL ....................................3

KNOX AVE..................................1

KROMER AVE.............................1

LADDERBACK LN ......................3

LAKESIDE AVE...........................3

LAKESIDE CT .............................3

LANDSENDE RD........................1

LANTERN LN .............................4

LENAPE DR................................2

LEOPARD RD

(100-300 BLOCKS) ..................1

LEOPARD RD

(400-600 BLOCKS) ..................2

LEOPARD WAY...........................2

LINDSEY DR ..............................3

LITTLEBROOK RD......................1

LLANELLY LN.............................4

LLEWELYN LN............................4

LONGCHAMPS RD.....................3

MAIN AVE..................................1

MAPLE AVE................................1

MEADOW LN .............................2

MIDLAND AVE...........................1

MIDLAND CR .............................1

MILLBROOK RD (500 BLOCK)...3

MILLBROOK RD (1000 BLOCK).4

MORRIS LN................................2

MUIRFIELD CT...........................2

NATHAN HALE RD.....................4

NEWTOWN RD...........................4

NOB HILL RD.............................3

NORTHFIELD LN .......................3

OAKWOOD LN...........................3

OLD LANCASTER RD .................1

OLYMPIA HILLS CR....................2

PEBBLE SPRINGS DR................4

PENNSYLVANIA AVE..................2

PHEASANT RUN RD ..................2

PILGRIM LA...............................2

PINECROFT RD..........................4

PONDVIEW DR ..........................3

POTTER AVE..............................1

PRESCOTT RD............................4

QUAIL RIDGE RD.......................2

ROCK CREEK CR.........................2

RUE DORSAY DR.......................3

SARATOGA RD...........................4

SHEFFIELD DR ..........................1

SIGNAL HILL LN........................4

SOUTH DEVON AVE...................3

SOUTH LEOPARD RD................4

SOUTH VALLEY RD....................2

SPENCER RD..............................1

SPRING LN................................3

ST ANDREWS DR.......................2

STANWICH DR...........................2

STATION RD..............................1

STONEGATE DR.........................3

SUGARTOWN RD

(100-500 BLOCKS) ..................3

SUGARTOWN RD

(600-1100 BLOCKS) ................1

SUGARTOWN RD

(1200-1500 BLOCKS) ..............2

SUSSEX PL.................................3

SYLVAN LN................................3

TENBY RD..................................4

THE CARTWAY...........................2

TWINBROOK RD........................2

VALLEY FORGE RD (NORTH) ....1

VALLEY FORGE RD (SOUTH).....3

WARREN AVE.............................1

WALNUT AVE.............................1

WALTHAM RD............................4

WATERLOO AVE

(1-199 BLOCKS) .......................1

WATERLOO AVE

(200-400 BLOCKS) ..................3

WATERLOO CR...........................3

WATERLOO RD

(1000-2000 BLOCKS) ..............4

WATERLOO RD (NORTH) ..........1

WATERLOO RD (SOUTH)...........3

WATFORD LN............................3

WAYLAND RD............................4

WAYNESBOROUGH RD..............2

WETHERBY LN...........................3

WHITE HORSE RD .....................4

WINFIELD RD............................3

WINTHROP RD..........................2

WOODBINE AV ..........................1

WOODSIDE AVE.........................1

Holiday - No Collection

Yard Waste Zones 1 & 3

Yard Waste Zones 2 & 4

Alternate recycling/trash collection due to a holiday

*New construction homes on Branch Ave and Hamlet Cir will be included in Zone 1. New construction homes on the extension of Prescott Rd will be included in Zone 4.

*FULL COLLECTION CALENDAR AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE OR BY CALLING THE TOWNSHIP *