TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP CHESTER COUNTY TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP • 1100 DUPORTAIL ROAD • BERWYN, PA • CHESTER COUNTY • 610-644-1400 • WWW.TREDYFFRIN.ORG FALL 2022 NEWSLETTER Township Directory......................................................3 2022 Public Meetings Schedule ..................................4 Finance Director’s Message........................................6 Park Bench Dedication Information............................6 Survey Results..............................................................8 Movie Night ...................................................................8 Community Day ..........................................................10 Calendar Of Events ....................................................12 Inspections & Permit LibraryTTTV.............................................................................14Services..................................14News...............................................................16 Inside This Issue T&E Care .....................................................................16 Tennis Lessons With Parks & Recreation................18 Police Department News ......................................22-24 Roots FoodValleyWhartonHistoricHistoricalNationalEnvironmentalVotingFestival.............................................................24&RegistrationInformation............................24AdvisoryCouncil.........................26-28FloodInsuranceProgram...........................28Commission...............................................30PreservationTrust........................................32EsherickMuseum.......................................34ForgeParkAlliance.........................................34PantryDonations..............................................36 COMMUNITY DAY 2022 OCTOBER 8 | 2 PM – 6 PM WILSON FARM PARK SEE PAGE 10 FOR MORE! OCTOBER COMMUNITY DAY 2022 OCTOBER 8 | 2 PM – 6 PM WILSON FARM PARK SEE PAGE 10 FOR MORE!
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Tredyffrin Township makes every effort to provide information to the residents and businesses as effectively and as timely as possible. The methods currently in use are:
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PRINTED NEWSLETTER This printed newsletter is distributed three times a year to every residence in Tredyffrin Township as a public service. Franklin Maps works closely with the staff to provide this service for the Township and its residents. The cost of the newsletter is covered by advertising and not Township funds. If you have items of interest or ideas for articles, please send them to tredyffrin@tredyffrin.org
The best and most current place to get information is through the Internet by connecting to the Township website at www.tredyffrin.org, which continues to provide information on all events and programs taking place throughout the Township, as well as providing the latest news, events, and emergency announcements. Tredyffrin is also on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, so follow us on these social media platforms. E-NEWSLETTER Tredyffrin offers monthly updates about Township news and events via the e-newsletter. To sign up for the e-newsletter, weather advisories, events happening in and around Chester County, and/or alerts by email or by text, visit www.readychesco.org and enroll. By creating a profile and selecting what types of notices you wish to receive, updates can be sent to you however you choose.
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thAt the April 18 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board voted in favor of implementing a Stormwater Management Fee. As you remember, the Board held two special meetings to discuss various funding alternatives and other solutions to the many challenges that we are facing as a Township.
Another takeaway from my presentation is how dedicated the Board of Supervisors are to addressing stormwater issues long term. I highlighted 13 projects, covering flood reduction efforts to infrastructure, as proof of their commitment to this important issue. Additionally, our Engineering Department has applied for over $4 million in grant funding to help offset the costs to our residents. We also expect to explore a potential bond issue in the next 18-24 months. Any potential grant funding that we receive will impact the funding that we may seek and, therefore, we will wait until we have formal responses to our grant Alsoproposals.highlighted in my presentation, formal operations are set to begin in January 2023. Early next year, we plan on hiring the additional staff required to meet the needs of the program that I outlined earlier this year. While we do not expect to begin to receive revenue until 2025, in the interim, the General Fund will fund the operations through the Due To/From accounting mechanism, meaning that it will essentially loan the funds to this newly created Stormwater Fund. While working toward full implementation in 2025, we will conduct an Engineering Study to serve as the backbone for developing the actual fee. During that same time, we will craft the Ordinance. We expect both to be completed in early 2024. We will host various public meetings on these topics over the next two years to address any questions residents may have, such as, fee structure, appeals process, exemptions, etc. Please watch the website, e-newsletter, Board of Supervisors announcements, and social media for upcoming meetings and presentations on this very important matter!
Since that meeting, I have been working closely with our Township Manager, Engineer, Public Works Director, and other staff, to develop a timeframe for implementation of the ManagementStormwaterFee. At the June Board of Supervisors meeting, I gave a presentation outlining the process from start to finish.
Joseph F. DiRocco Assistant Township Manager & Finance Director Would you like to have your loved one memorialized or recognize a dedicated volunteer? Have you considered adopting a bench in one of the Township parks? Benches are available in all Township parks. An aluminum engraved plaque will be secured to an already existing bench in the park selected by the adopting party
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The cost to adopt a bench is $500.00. This includes the plaque and labor to install.
Sample dedication: In loving memory of John Smith 1/1/1940—1/1/2021
Sample service: "So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth."
All verbiage on plaque must first be approved by Township management.
Plaque Details: 11.5" x 3", 1/16” thick, aluminum engraved/satin finish/black text
Dedicated by the Baha'i Community of Tredyffrin Township
One of the key takeaways from that presentation is that staff is expecting residents to receive their first bill in 2025. While all the details are not finalized, based upon our current knowledge, your Stormwater Management Fee is expected to be included on the same bill as your Sewer Fee (if you are connected). For those residents who have on-site septic systems, your bill will only include the Stormwater Management Fee.
The Township does not assume responsibility for replacement due to vandalism or theft. The dedicating party will have the option to purchase a replacement after the 10 year adoption period or in the case of vandalism or theft. For more information, contact Hilliary Mallory @ parksandrec@tredyffrin.org
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A big thank you to all who attended the Township's First Movie Night on Friday, June 3. Mother Nature cooperated and it was a beautiful night to lay down a blanket, enjoy a beer or two from La Cabra Brewing (Berwyn), dessert from Handel's Homemade Ice Cream (Berwyn), and a bag of popcorn from the Parks Foundation while taking in our first feature film, Encanto!
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In many issues, the Township Engineer provides a multi-page article with photographs on projects that have been completed. As an example, Stephen Burgo kept us up-todate on the Howellville Road Bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad project. In each issue, we have a message or two from key personnel in Township Administration. Each issue has a section provided by the Township Libraries about past, current, and, if timely, future events. Recently, the Environmental Advisory Council and the Historical Commission have been providing articles on their activities, providing suggestions for how residents can be environmentally aware or learn more about historic resources in the area.
In the Spring/Summer 2022 newsletter, there was a survey asking for residents' opinion, comments, and suggestions for the Township's printed newsletter. The response was overwhelming, more than we ever expected to receive, and we received great ideas for future articles. The majority who responded reported that they do read the newsletter, that they would like to continue to receive the newsletter, and that a regular newsletter is important to them. The number one suggestion from several who responded was that we provide information about events in and around the Township on a regular basis. Because this newsletter is published only three times a year, coordinating announcements with publication dates could prove impractical. Many times, events are not even planned when the publication goes to press, so there are no details available. Additionally, the printed newsletter often provides articles on events that have happened in the past, along with photographs from those events; it rarely talks about events happening in the future. It does provide Park & Recreation schedules, electronics events dates, and the Township meeting calendar in every issue. Many of you are already enrolled through www.ReadyChesco.org to receive the monthly electronic newsletter provided by the Township. If you are looking for information that is more current than what is provided in the printed newsletter, here is the screen you will see to enroll. You can sign up for a variety of alerts from the County, but for the enewsletter, you want to select Tredyffrin Township (General). You can also follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) to get the most current information and alerts. Additionally, the “Next Door” app is a great way to hear about local happenings such as yard sales, craft fairs, etc. Please note, the Township has no affiliation with third party neighborhood apps. Most notably, any hazardous waste, shredding, or e-recycling information is posted on the Township website and social media as we receive information from the County and local representatives. This information is also found in the monthly e-newsletter While we do receive articles from local community groups (i.e., Historic Preservation Trust, Open Land Conservancy, Valley Forge Park Alliance), we would not include articles on various businesses. The Township may not appear that it is promoting or favoring any one business over another. However, we do ask residents to support the businesses that advertise in the newsletter, as their support helps defray the cost to the Township itself of each issue of the printed newsletter
Thank you to everyone who helped make this a successful Theevent!Fall Movie Night showing of Sing 2 is scheduled for September 16 (rain date September 23). Be sure to scope out your spot now!
To follow important “difficult decisions”, financial details, or specific budget considerations that must be made by the Board of Supervisors, you might want to consider attending the Supervisors meetings. For your convenience, you can also follow them on Zoom, on YouTube, or through the Township's public television station, TTTV. For development or zoning considerations, you may also want to attend the Planning Commission or Zoning Hearing Board meetings. The agendas are posted on the Township website prior to each meeting and attached to each calendar entry. You can also read the minutes from each meeting by visiting the Township website at www.tredyffrin.org, selecting Document Central under the “About Us” tab, then selecting Meeting Minutes. There, you can read the pertinent information about decisions made by each of these Boards. The goal of the written newsletter is to provide: articles about community events that have happened in the updatesTownship.fromthe various departments in the Township messagesadministration.from officials in Township
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2. If a violation is found, a letter is sent to the property owner stating the violation and specifying how long they have to remedy the violation. Depending on the severity of the violation, the notice may be sent via certified mail.
OfficerOnadaily basis, we deal with all types of contractors and developers who are working on building projects throughout the Township. We visit the sites and discuss the code needs of the project with the site representatives and review the work to make sure that it is being done according to the Code. We also work closely with the companies that we contract with who assist in performing inspection services at our request. Tredyffrin is a booming community and, as you walk or drive through the Township, you can see the various construction that is occurring. It is amazing and, at times, overwhelming to you as a resident and to us as the code inspectors. In addition to construction projects, the Code Officer also handles issues that arise with residents. Many of the calls that come to the Code Office have to do with neighbor disputes. My first suggestion is always to ask residents if they have talked with their neighbor about the issue at hand. Many times, if you invite them over for a cup of coffee and sit out on the patio and discuss the situation, you and your neighbor can resolve it amicably and without involvement of the Township Code Office.
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. If you are not sure what it is you need, you can also call the Township and ask for the Code
Code EnforcementCitizen Complaint Form Township staff responds to written complaint-generated violations of the Township's Codified Ordinances. If you are concerned about a situation you think may be a code violation, please complete the online form ( ComplaintForms/Codewww.tredyffrin.org/Services/OnlineEnforcement-CitizenForm ). Anonymous complaints are not accepted. When a complaint is received, the following steps occur:
3. If action is not taken to remedy the violation within the specified time, a citation is issued. When in doubt, give a concernswithassistandareTownshipcall.staffalwaysreadywillingtoresidentstheir
At the April 18, 2022 meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the TV Studio was dedicated in memory of Herbert W. Greenwood, who worked tirelessly for and earned the trust of the citizens of Tredyffrin Township starting in 1950, gaining the unofficial title of “Town Grandfather”. He logged 20 years on the Parks Board, and 14 years on the Board of Supervisors, serving from 1984—1997. He was instrumental in establishing Tredyffrin Township Public Access Television. He is remembered for his many years of being a dedicated and principled public servant to Tredyffrin Township and its residents as a Township Supervisor, as a liaison to the Cable Television Advisory Committee, Historical Architectural Review Board, Municipal Authority, Planning Commission, Personnel Committee, and Finance Committee, and as a mentor, coach, and founder of the Devon-Strafford Little League. Greenwood family members who attended the meeting and were acknowledged by the Supervisors included Elizabeth Greenwood, David Greenwood, Gayle Greenwood, and Craig Greenwood.
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Mike Pilotti, Senior Code Officer
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The Code Officer handles a wide range of responsibilities. The main focus of the office is to ensure that new construction, renovations, and all building related issues are addressed and are being completed in accordance with the Code of Tredyffrin. If you want to research anything related to Township Code, you can visit https://ecode360.com/TR1485
But, sometimes, issues get out-of-control and a resident is left with no option than to contact the Code Office for follow up.
Many of the issues that come to us include: Overgrown grass. Houses that are abandoned or are not being Shrubberymaintained.andtree branches blocking sight-lines for access to roads. Dead trees and branches hanging over property from a theirlittleLateearlycreatingstartingvehicles,TrashparkedInappropriateproperty.neighbor'svehiclesonproperties.trucks,constructionandlawnmowersuptooearlyandalotofnoiseinthemorning.nightrevelersbeingatooraucouswithcelebrations.
1. The Code Enforcement Officer visits the property to verify the information and typically photographs the violation.
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Tredyffrin & Easttown Care is a local, all-volunteer non-profit that lends a hand to individuals and families in the T/E Community who might need a little extra support. It does not offer long-term support, but tries to help bridge a gap during a challenging time. Funds are raised through local donations from individuals, businesses, or other organizations. Once a year, T&E Care holds an event in an effort to raise the needed funds to allow it to lend a hand to our neighbors. The information about this year's fundraiser is below. Please consider joining us at the event or making a donation to T&E Care at www.tecare.org
Sparta by Claire Heywood, A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes, and Ariadne by Jennifer Saint. Then, everyone will participate in a discussion of the remixed classic led by Villanova Classics Studies professor, Dr. Alissa Vaillancourt. During the discussion, participants will learn about the influence of history, philosophy, cultures, and other humanities as depicted in novels that remix classic stories. Afterwards, participants will have the opportunity to virtually meet the authors who published the classics retelling. Email Zoey Mills at zmills@ccls.org for more information and to register for the programs.
On Saturday, July 9th, Remixed Classics: Family Book Club will meet and discuss The Story of Babar written and illustrated by Jean de Brunhoff. The Family Book Club invites families to read a classic Children's book, and discuss the historical, cultural, and philosophical elements of each book selected. After the discussion, families will remix each story by changing different elements of the book. Email Michele Bolay at mbolay@ccls.org for more information and to register for the September, October, and November meetings!
15th Annual Fall Fest — a Community Concert
$1000—All You Need is Love Sponsors Karen Cruickshank Real Estate TeamCinda and Craig Johnson Theresa Augustine and Hal ClaudiaWard and Denny Willson VERY Special Thanks to these Twist and Shout underwriters Good Sports—covering the cost of the band
Children & Families During Remixed Classics: Let's Make a Movie, children between the ages of 8 and 12 will read and discuss a Newbery winning or honor book and create a 90-second film of that book. During the program series, participants will discuss the themes of the story, why it was written the way it was, and how the story could be remixed into a modern interpretation. A history expert will lead one of the discussions to talk about the historical influence on the story.
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Teens Throughout the Tredyffrinsummer, teens are invited to Reimagine,Revisit, and Remix a Classic with our Remixed Classics Handbook. All summer, teens will focus on selecting, reading, and discussing a classic novel and research the time period of the selected novel. Afterwards, teens will create original films that remix elements from the original work. Email Laurie Doan at ldoan@ccls.org for more information and to register for the program. In the fall, Paoli teens are invited to join the library for Remixed Classics: An Audiodrama. Teens will read a classic novel and discuss the story and its Emailshareclassiccontext.philosophical,historical,andculturalTeenswillremixtheintoanaudiodramaanditasaserialpodcast.StephanieBraggat sbragg@ccls.org for more information and to register for the program. Adults During late summer months, adults will read a classics retelling, such as Daughters of
WHAT TO BRING: Please remember to bring your own chairs and/or blankets. You might want to bring your own drinks, as well. Please remember, alcoholic drinks are permitted in Wilson Farm Park
Author in Residence Paoli Library will host New York Times best seller, Jean Hanff Korelitz, as an Author in Residence. The program will consist of pop-up book group discussions, Conversations About Writing with author Jean Hanff Korelitz, a discussion of the remixes seen in Korelitz's work, and finally an author-talk and Q&A about her work The Latecomer. Email Beverly Michaels at bmichaels@ccls.org for more information and to register for the programs.
Saturday, September 10, 2022*, 5:30 PM
Remixed Classics is a program series which has goals to build connections, make space for new voices, create empathy and belonging, and support vibrant communities. Funding for Remixed Classics has been provided by PA Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and by the Friends of Tredyffrin Public Library.Altogether, Remixed Classics will reinvigorate our connection to classics and the library. During the program series, we will consider the impact of history, philosophy, and culture, as well as the importance of continuing or retelling classic Therestories.are a plethora of programs that children, teens, and adults can enjoy. Check out some of the programs below…
BAND: Back by popular demand is the Magical Mystery Doors. They play songs from the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and the Doors WHERE: Wilson Farm Park - Center Stage WHEN: The concert will start at 5:30 PM. Assorted food trucks will be serving dinner and dessert options throughout the evening, starting at 5:00 PM.
SIGN UP: If you would like to receive periodic updates or become a volunteer with T&E Care, please send an email to information@tecare org NOT HE COMMUNITY T&E Care would like to acknowledge and thank the sponsors for this event: $10,000—Penny Lane Sponsor Zeke Capital Advisors $2500—Hey, Hey What Can I Do Sponsor United States Liability Insurance
Email Stephanie Bragg at sbragg@ccls.org for more information and to register for the program!
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*Rain Date: Sunday, September 11, 2022, 5:30 PM
OTHER NEWS: There will be a 50/50 raffle and one other special raffle prize. Tickets will be available at the concert, or in advance if you aren't able to attend. Check www.tecare.org for information on this.
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Officer Chris DeCarlo was named Officer of the Year for 2021. Township Police Officers submit the names of other officers who they believe have gone above and beyond in their service to the Department and to the citizens of Tredyffrin. The submissions are reviewed by a panel of their supervisors and peers and a selection is made for the Officer of the Year. Officer DeCarlo was instrumental in many of our high profile cases this past year, leading to successful criminal prosecutions and the recovery of thousands of dollars in losses for crime victims in our community. In nominating Officer DeCarlo for this honor, his peers noted that he has not only been an asset to his squad, but to the overall image of our agency and has proven himself to be a notable contender for this prestigious award through his attitude, work ethic, and overall personality. They cited his investigative nature that resulted in 28 arrests and over 278 citations in 2021. His peers acknowledged him as an officer who always makes himself available to assist his coworkers with any task, no matter how tedious the task, and always with a positive attitude. They also noted that he is not only an asset to TTPD in his willingness to be of assistance, but also to other outside agencies when the need Therearises.aremany qualities that go into the making of an Officer of the Year recipient. Qualities that include loyalty, devotion, Officer DeCarlo and his family Medical Assistance March 2022 Life Save CommendatoryCommendation/LettersEMS
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The Tredyffrin Police Department and other surrounding area police departments were investigating multiple reports of thefts of mail from outdoor USPS mailboxes. These thefts manifested into numerous check fraud cases and other related thefts of money. Officer DeCarlo, using information gleaned from earlier thefts, tailored his patrol tactics to monitor the Paoli Post Office. On December 12, 2021, he was in the right place and observed a vehicle he remembered from an earlier case parked next to the outside mailbox of the Paoli Post Office. An investigation ensued and two people were charged in the mail thefts/fraud.
Stolen Vehicle Arrest August 2021 Unit Citation Information concerning a stolen vehicle in the area was provided to Sergeant Molineux. Sergeant Molineux located the stolen vehicle and he and Sergeant Costa conducted a stakeout of the vehicle. About two hours later, the stolen vehicle drove by their location, and they stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver. Further investigation resulted in the arrest of another accomplice.
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An accident on Route 202 occurred and the driver was reported to be unconscious and not breathing. Corporal Smethers, Corporal Reynolds, and Officer Fulmer treated the unconscious driver and applied CPR, an AED, then Narcan to revive the driver The driver was transported to the hospital where vital signs were regained.
Sergeants Molineux and Costa, Corporal Smethers, and Officers Harhut, Middleton, and Glover were recognized.
An aggravated assault on a police officer occurred in East Whiteland Township and a picture of the alleged suspect was sent out between police agencies to be on the lookout. However, there wasn't any information regarding the identity of the subject. Officer DeCarlo, using advanced training he received on photo recognition software, was able to identify the subject. Officer DeCarlo on his own volition desired to help a neighboring agency solve an investigation. The sharing of this information saved time and helped expedite the capture of the suspect, thus, significantly shortening the amount of time the alleged suspect was at large and a danger to the community.
Corporal Reynolds and Officer Middleton were dispatched to a residence in Chesterbrook for a report of a 61-year-old male having chest pains and shortness of breath. While enroute to the residence, police dispatch upgraded the patient's status to a more serious nature. The patient was now unconscious and not breathing. On location, Officer Middleton and Corporal Reynolds took over CPR and applied the AED, which provided three shocks to the patient. The patient's vital signs began to return, including the ability to speak and answer questions. The patient was transported to the hospital for treatment, where he ultimately regained his full function. The subject was discharged and sent home with a full recovery.
Commendation of Merit Officer DeCarlo Because of the enormous number of hours and individual cases that were connected to this investigation, Detective McFadden, Corporal Czaplicki, and Officers Birney and Maugle received a Distinguished Commendation.Unit
Detective Spurlock's extensive investigation into a burglary at a local ATM resulted in a subject being identified and charged for multiple jurisdictions.throughoutburglariesseveral Medical Assistance January Commendatory2022
Sergeant Molineux and Officer Smethers responded to a local hotel for a report of a drug overdose. On location, they applied the AED and administered Narcan to the patient. The patient was revived and transported to the hospital for treatment.
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Tredyffrin Police officers responded to a report of a possible student with a gun on a school bus. The school bus was making afternoon drop-offs in a neighboring jurisdiction. They contacted everyone on the bus and made sure that the students and driver were safe. Due to the complex nature of stopping a bus load of students, the officers spent considerable time contacting parents, reuniting families, and conducting traffic control all while dealing with plummeting Sergeantstemperatures.coldDoriand Molineux, Corporals Spirito, Meoli, and Smethers, Detective Spurlock, and Officers Fanizzi, Jackson, Munro, Davis, and Jonas Report Fraud
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Though the energy profile is based on 2015 data, it gives a good overview how we, as a community, use energy. The inventory estimates energy use and GHG emissions for our community. It covers the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, as well as transportation sectors (on-road transportation, passenger and freight rail, aviation, and off-road vehicles, and equipment). Note that the “commercial sector” refers to facilities such as office buildings, warehouses, retail outlets, schools, and some large-scale residential units. They all use a commercial meter. The ultimate goal is to reduce the emissions over the next 28 years to zero or close to zero, which points to substantial changes that we need to make as a community and as individuals.
Every five years, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) creates an inventory of Greater Philadelphia's energy use, energy expenditures, and GHG emissions to understand our impact on climate. Tracking energy use, energy expenditures, and GHG emissions over time enables us to know how best to increase energy efficiency and how to transition to renewable energy most effectively, and so reduce GHG emissions. The DVRPC's most recent inventory is for 2015 and the 2020 inventory is in preparation. The DVRPC calculated a profile for each township in their region. It is worth looking up Tredyffrin's profile on the DVRPC website; to do so click Tredyffrin's Township map to get a summary of municipal GHG emissions at MunicipalEnergy.https://www.dvrpc.org/webmaps/
Figure 1: The relative energy use by sector in 2015 including the absolute energy usage in CO2e.
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL SECTOR TRANSPORTATION SECTOR RESIDENTIAL SECTOR 40% ENERGY CONSUMED 241,999 MTCO2e EMITTED 42% ENERGY CONSUMED 220,244 MTCO2e EMITTED 18% ENERGY CONSUMED 91,322 MTCO2e EMITTED continues on page28
As a final component of Tredyffrin Township's Renewable Energy Transition Plan, the Township and the EAC will continue to apply for grants that support and enhance sustainability within our Movingcommunity.toa sustainable future is possible, but it requires planning and implementing
Another recommendation is for new buildings (commercial, residential, apartment) to be ready with electric vehicle charging stations. In the near future, as the range of electric vehicles increases, it is estimated that around 90% of charging will happen at home and work. According to the DVRPC, “In order to provide the charging infrastructure that supports a transition to electric vehicles, it is important that when new developments are built or parking lots are resurfaced, they are
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has created a Renewable Energy Transition Plan for the Township, which falls in line with the Comprehensive Plan, and can be summarized as follows.
made charger-ready by putting in conduits and wire (at minimum) and ensuring that electrical panels are ready to provide the increased electricity needed.”Third,the Township works with DVRPC, the Chester County Planning Commission (CCPC), the EAC, and other environmental organizations, to educate the public. To that end, the EAC is coordinating with the CCPC (with help from a Conestoga High School Senior Intern) to create outreach materials on topics such as solar energy, electrification, geothermal energy, heat pumps, and electric vehicles. In October, the EAC will also host a Clean Energy Tour to highlight the sustainable features of participating residences, businesses, and nonprofits across the Township, including residential rain gardens from the EAC's new Rain Garden Program*. If you have solar, geothermal, a native plant garden or other sustainable features, and would like to be a host, please let us know by emailing tredyffrin@tredyffrin.org with the subject line: Tredyffrin Environmental Advisory Council. *Note: This year, to date, the EAC has installed two residential rain gardens and two educational rain gardens. The educational rain gardens can be found at Strafford Park, near the Tredyffrin Library, and in Chesterbrook on a median in Chesterbrook Boulevard, near the Duportail House.
First, the Township leads by example, as explained in the Summer 2022 Second,Newsletterthe Township supports and gives guidance, via the Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board, for new buildings to be either solar-ready, or (preferably) to include solar when built. A solar-ready building, for example, places an air conditioning vent on the roof in such a way that it will not prohibit solar installation. Buildings have a long lifespan, and it is imperative that the Planning Commission advise on this in all future building-permit requests.
ADVISORY COUNCIL by Rutger Boerema, EAC Member
A Path to Sustainability
The Board of Supervisors adopted the Comprehensive Plan for Tredyffrin Township in May 2021. The first chapter of the plan focusses on Tredyffrin Township's natural resources and the environment, but elements of sustainability are interwoven throughout the plan. This is important, as we need to have a holistic view of sustainability that includes individual residents and Township government, as well as other stakeholders in the community, such as our school Thedistrict.EAC
Tredyffrin's Community Energy Profile and a Pathway to Sustainability
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Pay a visit to the Demonstration Rain Garden at the Tredyffrin Library to learn about Rain Garden Plants. Submitted by Jennifer Cox, EAC member The EAC's hard-working Senior Intern from Conestoga, Lavanya Ahluwalia at the Tredyffrin Library Rain Garden in June. Lavanya designed signs (seen here) that map the plants in the rain garden and give their common names. The QR codes on the signs provide more information about the individual plants. Thank you, Lavanya! The Tredyffrin Library Demonstration Rain Garden is in Strafford Park next to the Library parking lot. The curb was cut between the parking lot and the garden to enable the rain garden to receive and absorb stormwater runoff from the paved surface of the parking lot through the channel filled with rocks that is visible in the forefront of the photo.
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by Rutger Boerema, EAC Member the use of new technologies. As Robert Swan said, “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” The good news is, we live in a time of improved technologies in the areas of heating and cooling, driving and cooking that make the transition to a sustainable future possible. And the costs have come down tremendously. Now we must use them, and not wait for someone else to do it!
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Cabin “stands on the east side of Irish Road about halfway between Conestoga Road and Lisbeth Lane. It has four rooms, two on the first floor and two on the second floor, and two fireplaces on the first floor.” The land where the cabin stood was originally purchased by Dr. Berhard Van Leer, of Prussia, in 1759. The property was then passed down to his son, Isaac, in 1786, who later purchased a neighboring strip of land where the cabin would be built. When Isaac passed away and the estate was probated, the land was divided into three sections that were passed to his sons. William Van Leer had the cabin built on his property sometime after 1809, and he later utilized it as his retirement home until his death in 1847. The property and cabin were then sold to James Lawless, and eventually made its way into the hands of the Curwen family, who then sold it to the School Board.
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by Pearl M. Nudy, Historical Commission Member
The Interns were hard at work Here's their story, provided by Beth Specker, an Historical Commission Member… For the first time, the Historical Commission participated in the Conestoga High School Senior Internship program. Two Conestoga seniors, Nicholas Rinderle and Matt Pawlow, interned with the Commission from May 9 through June 3. Their orientation included two walking tours of historic neighborhoods, led by Commission Chair Rob Williams. The students were tasked with intensive research on the Township's 13 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Properties included General Anthony Wayne's quarters, the Strafford Station, and Van Leer (Conestoga) Cabin. The interns also helped to develop plans and social media posts for the Chester County Village Walk held on July Of28.the students work, Commission Lead Beth Specker said, “They were an asset to the Commission, working diligently on their projects.” Chair Rob Williams added, “Matt and Nicholas were excited to learn the stories of Township landmarks they pass every week. They became tour guides themselves.”
Let's start with the Grants Tredyffrin Township is fortunate to be designated a Certified Local Government (CLG) by the PA State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The CLG program is a National Park Service (NPS) initiative to provide financial and technical support for select communities to sustain their heritage practices and sites. Tredyffrin is one of only 48 Pennsylvania towns with this distinction…out of more than 2,500 municipalities in the Commonwealth. The Township applied for a 2022 CLG grant to develop strategies to better support and preserve Tredyffrin's long heritage from thcolonial days to the 20 century. The grant funds will allow the Historical Commission to engage an historic preservation consultant for this work. Expect more news soon.
Efforts to restore the cabin for educational purposes began, and Mrs. Mildred Fisher, a past TEHS president, served as the chairperson for the restoration committee. G. Edwin Brumbaugh, a notable architect who restored Independence Hall in Philadelphia, was “employed to make a complete report of the worth of the Log Cabin”. A goal of $2500 was planned for restoration of the cabin. The Historical Society donated money and hosted cabin tours to meet it. On June 23, 1966, the restoration of the cabin was officially celebrated with a TEHS meeting.
In the fall, Matt will be attending Loyola Marymount and Nicholas will be attending the University of South Carolina. On behalf of the Historical Commission, we thank both for their amazing work.
Call for new Commissioners
The Township seeks volunteers for the Historical Commission. As an advisory group, the Commission provides heritage education for Township residents and visitors, and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on historic site conservation. Residents with backgrounds in architecture, historical research or architectual historian, residential real estate, historic house restoration and building, and municipal planning are invited to apply. If you are interested in volunteering, please send a letter of interest and brief resume to the Township.
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The Historical Commission has been very busy these past few months. Grant applications, interns at work, and planning the Chester County Village Walk on July 28.
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One of the most interesting points of research for all involved was the Van Leer Cabin on the grounds of Conestoga High School. Regarding the cabin, the boys
In 1960, then vice president and future president of the Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society (TEHS), Conrad Wilson, proposed an experimental course to the School Board, centered around the Van Leer-Curwen Cabin. Wilson was also a teacher at Conestoga; he and multiple students published essays and reports on the cabin.
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On Wednesday, October 19, James Garrison, architect and author with over forty years in the profession, returns to the Trust lecture series. With a background in historic preservation, adaptive re-use, and new buildings designed in traditional styles, Garrison will present Rural Modernism: Oskar Stonorov, Ed Bacon and Lou Kahn in Chester County Learn how Chester County became the unlikely center for an astounding cast of characters in national and international architecture between 1940 and 1970.
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The Garrison talk (7 PM reception, 7:30 PM lecture) is at Duportail House, 297 Adams Drive, Chesterbrook. For further information and ticket purchase, please visit www.tredyffrinhistory.org
On Wednesday, September 21, the Trust welcomes back Jeff Groff, who recently retired as Estate Historian at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, to present A Change to Suburbia. The talk examines the period from the 1930s to the 1960s, the end of the great estate era, and the development of the Main Line as the suburb we know today. The popularity of country places in Tredyffrin Township and other areas of Chester County during this era is included and features the work of architects Walter Durham and Brognard Okie, among others. Through their generous support, the Groff talk (7 PM reception, 7:30 PM lecture) is at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA. For further information and ticket purchase, please visit www.tredyffrinhistory.org
by Pattye Benson, President, Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust
Jones Log Barn Living History Center is open, History Lecture Series returns, and local third graders experience hands-on history! Since its official public opening in April, Tredyffrinthe TrustPM.betweenafternoonsSundayHistoryBarntowelcomedenthusiasticallyBoardPreservationHistoricTrusthasvisitorstheJonesLogLivingCenteron1and3Staffedbyvolunteers, the one-of-a-kind barn museum located at 297 Adams Drive in Chesterbrook, is open to the public April through October, free of Acharge.visitto the Living History Center, Chester County's newest heritage destination, offers visitors an insight into eighteenth century farm life in Tredyffrin. The Jones Log Barn (circa 1730) is unique, not only for its age and its contributions to Pennsylvania History, but also for its architecture. You will learn about the unique log barn construction and rebuilding process, local Township history, and the special contribution of the red Fritz barn from the former Fritz Lumber Yard in Berwyn. Additionally, the barn museum includes a remarkable collection of antique farm tools and equipment. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Trust is pleased to announce the return of its popular Fall and Spring Lecture Series.
With the restart of Tredyffrin Easttown School District field trips, the Trust is pleased to welcome back local third graders for a first hand local history experience. Beginning in 2016, the Trust and TESD embarked on a successful partnership to have the elementary age students experience local history at Duportail House (c. 1740), named for General Louis Lebègue Duportail, who lived there while he assisted George Washington during the American Revolution. This fall, the TESD third graders will return to the immersive historic field trips at Duportail House. Working in collaboration, the Trust and the School District designed a series of engaging, interactive activities that allow students to gain a deeper understanding of local history. Activities feature colonial dance and music, a tour of Duportail House, a quilt square project, and, starting this fall, a tour of the Jones Log Barn Living History Center, where “18th century farm life comes to life” A community that respects its history respects itself. A wonderful way to get involved in local history and its preservation, Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust (www.tredyffrinhistory.org) has many volunteer opportunities available. For information about how you can support historic preservation in the community, you may contact Trust president Pattye Benson at 610-644-6759 or by email info@tredyffrinhistory.org.at
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Interested in trying a mindfulness walk for yourself? Stay tuned: another series will launch in the fall!
What is mindfulness? It's a practice that brings our awareness to the present moment, helping us to engage more authentically and freely. Over a series of walks last fall and spring, therapists from Daemion Counseling Center taught mindfulness techniques and allowed time for sharing the effects of practice. “The therapist was open and inspiring,” said one participant. “I loved her and all the people who walked with us.”
by Katie Wynne, Communications and Public Programs Director
We all know that a walk through nature is good for the soul, but the Valley Forge Park Alliance recently teamed up with Daemion Counseling Center and REI to provide people with an even more meaningful experience: walking for mindfulness.
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Next up, Home as Stage will open on September 15 and explore the idea of the studio as a stage for Esherick's life and relationships. The works of four Philadelphia contemporary artists — Emily Carris Duncan, Kay Healy, Colin Pezzano, and Stacey Lee Weber — will be installed inside Esherick's iconic Studio.
“As a longtime community partner, REI Co-op is proud to support Valley Forge Park Alliance's mindfulness walks,” said Demyan Hryciw, REI Retail Operations Coordinator. “The EPA reports that Americans spend ninety percent of their lives indoors. These walks provide a great opportunity to get outside and tune in to oneself. Thank you, VFPA & Daemion Counseling!”
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Participants practiced the power of being present. While they walked, they paid attention to the experience of the moment by tuning into their senses. They looked at how the interaction of the material world affected their emotions. The observations from before and after one walk were astounding. Participants went from feeling grey and cloudy to yellow and sunny through the hour of observation, conversation, and exercise. They even noticed an increased awareness throughout the week in their daily activities.
This summer Home as Self, our 28th Annual Juried Woodworking Exhibition, reflected the Studio as Esherick's most significant “self-portrait,” and showcased twenty-five contemporary artists' own interpretations of what it means to use one's own identity as the subject matter for creation. Each submission included wood in some way but took different approaches to what it means to make a self-portrait, just as Esherick's “self portraits” took on many diverse forms.
Workshop Museum's collection produced by artists whose stories and interests connect to Esherick's own through a unique installation within Esherick's own home and studio. We hope you'll join us! The Wharton Esherick Museum is experienced through guided tours that must be reserved in advance. Visit whartonesherickmuseum.org to make your reservations, view the virtual exhibitions Home as Site and Home as Self, and explore upcoming talks and programs! Want more time at Wharton's house? Become a docent and join a community of artists, scholars, educators, storytellers, and friends who are dedicated to providing transformative experiences with art!
WHARTON ESHERICK MUSEUM CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
Complementing these new voices will be a selection of works from the Fabric
Photo by Karen DelRaso
2022 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Wharton Esherick Museum! A series of exhibitions and programs explore the idea of “home” this year, in order to celebrate our history, Esherick's singular vision, and think creatively about the next fifty years and beyond. Our Home As... series has divided our anniversary year into three themes: Home as Site, Home as Self, (both viewable as virtual exhibitions at www.whartonesherickmuseum.org) and Home as Stage which opens on September 15 and runs through December 30.
We kicked off the year with Home as Site, an exhibition showcasing the architecture, process, and people involved in creating WEM's campus as we know it today and the form it may take in the future. Archival images, blueprints, and other materials illuminate how the Studio site changed over time and in response to Esherick's evolution as an artist and person. Shared in the exhibit are also materials related to the museum's Campus Masterplan project, which envisions the first new additions to the site in five decades.
WEM is actively seeking volunteer tour guides passionate about the Museum and eager to share their love and knowledge of art while connecting visitors with Wharton Esherick's unconventional life. Anyone may apply volunteerwww.whartto learn more. Volunteer docent Home as Self Second Place prizewinner CHAIR chair (Detail) by Katie Hudnall Esherick outside his studio in the 1960s
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