Tredyffrin Summer 2021

TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP CHESTER COUNTY

SUMMER 2021 NEWSLETTER

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Inside This Issue

Township Directory......................................................3 2021 Public Meetings Schedule ..................................4 Summer Concert Series...............................................6 Summer Camp Sessions & Guidelines .................9-10 Summer Sports Programs.........................................12 Library News...............................................................14 Parenting Corner .......................................................14 Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens..................................18

Historical Commission...............................................18 Historic Preservation .................................................20 Environmental Advisory Council .........................22-24 Smart 911.....................................................................26 E-Newsletter Enrollment............................................26 Give T/E .......................................................................28 REAL ID .......................................................................30

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NAMES & NUMBERS TO KEEP IN MIND...

Board of Supervisors

Township Staff

Important Phone Numbers

Murph Wysocki, Chair Julie Gosse, Vice-chair KS Bhaskar Mark Freed Matthew Holt Sharon Humble Kevin O'Nell

TOWNSHIP MANAGER William F. Martin

ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP MANAGER & DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING Matthew Baumann

Tredyffrin Township Building

Phone.........................................610-644-1400 Fax..............................................610-993-9186 Website..............................www.tredyffrin.org Email ........................tredyffrin@tredyffrin.org

Tredyffrin Township Police Department

Emergency..................................................911 Business .....................................610-644-3221 Dispatch .....................................610-647-1440

Volunteer Boards

FINANCE DIRECTOR Joseph DiRocco, CPA

Environmental Advisory Council Historical Commission Library Board of Trustees Municipal Authority Parks & Recreation Board Pension Trustees Planning Commission Traffic Committee Zoning Hearing Board

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER Stephen Burgo, P.E. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Darin Fitzgerald SENIOR BUILDING OFFICIAL Michael Pilotti DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES Chris Kibler SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE T. Michael Beaty TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR Gawthrop Greenwood, PC

Tredyffrin Township Public Works Department

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Fire and Ambulance

Berwyn Fire Company ................................911 Paoli Fire Company.....................................911 Radnor Fire Company.................................911 Malvern Fire Department ..........................911

Newsletter Staff

William F. Martin, Township Manager Matthew Baumann, Assistant Township Manager/Planning & Zoning Director Patricia Hoffman, Editorial Assistant Gabrielle Ignarri, Communications/Social Media Coordinator Amanda Lafty, Community Development Technician Edward Watton, Franklin Maps Sales & Graphics Manager The staff wishes to thank the many contributors for the content of each Tredyffrin Township newsletter.

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PLEASE NOTE: During your participation in and attendance at Township events and activities like the Summer Concert Series, 4th of July Celebration, or Community Day, you may be filmed, videotaped, and/or photographed by Township Staff. Your attendance serves as permission for use of your image by the Township (for example: in newsletters or on the Township website).

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REMAINING 2021 MEETING SCHEDULE & HOLIDAY CALENDAR TRAFFIC COMMITTEE LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 7:30 AM - Community Room 7:30 PM June 16 Tredyffrin Public Library (T) September 15 Paoli Library (P) December 15 May 27 (T) June 24 (P) ZONING HEARING BOARD July 22 (T) 7 PM - Keene Hall August 26 (T) May 27 September 23 (T) June 24 October 28 (P) July 22 December 9 (T) August 26 ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY PARK & RECREATION BOARD September 23 COUNCIL October 28 7 PM - Community Room 7 PM - Community Room November 17 June 9 May 25 December 15 July 14 June 22 September 8 July 27 October 13 2021 September 28 November 10 October 26 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE PENSION TRUSTEES November 30 Township offices closed.

7:30 AM - Board Room August 11 Memorial Day...................May 31 HISTORICAL COMMISSION November 10 7 PM - Community Room Independence Day (observed) ..July 5 May 19 PLANNING COMMISSION Labor Day.................September 6 July 21 Columbus Day (observed) October 11 7 PM - Keene Hall September 15 Veterans' Day..........November 11 May 20 November 17 June 17 Thanksgiving Day....November 25 July 15 Day after Thanksgiving.................

MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY August 19 ...............................November 26 7 PM - Community Room September 16 Christmas Day (observed) July 13 October 21 ................................December 27 October 12 November 18 New Year’s Day 2022 (observed) .......

December 16 ......................................January 3 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 7 PM - Keene Hall May 24 June 21 July 19 August 16 September 20 October 4 & 18 November 4 & 15 December 6 & 20

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TOWNSHIP COMMUNICATIONS 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:

SOCIAL MEDIA

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 and Twitter, so follow us on Facebook and/or Twitter to stay up-to-date.

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.

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.

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Summer Concerts & 4th of July Swing That Cat JUNE 24

Summer Concert Series

Shire Pavilion at Wilson Farm Park All concerts are free to the public and start at 7 PM. COVID-19 safety precautions will be in effect with face coverings and social distancing required.

KONA ICE will be at the concerts to provide a cold treat, so be sure to stop by the truck as a portion of their proceeds is donated back to the Township.

Tim Williams Band JULY 8 4th of July Celebration Legacy Band JULY 15 Chico’s Vibe JULY 22 Almost There JULY 29

Wilson Farm Park Sunday, July 4th Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner and enjoy the patriotic sounds of the holiday from Silver Sounds DJ Kevin Kirby 7:15-9:15 PM Fireworks show begins at dusk

Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, there will be NO food vendors on site. All park visitors are asked to wear a mask or face covering and practice social distancing. If you are not feeling well, please stay home!

Thank you for your cooperation!

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SUMMER CAMP

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Summer Day Camp 6 weeksst of half day campth June 21 through July 30 Register online at www.tredyffrin.org ENROLLMENT LIMITED TO TREDYFFRIN RESIDENTS ONLY NO WALK IN REGISTRATION REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON ON WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK Cost of Enrollment Tredyffrin Residents ONLY - $75/week *Please note, there will be no refunds once enrollment is processed.

Program Schedule Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6

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Emergency Vehicles and First Responders Celebrations/Stars and Stripes Creative at Camp/STEM Places We Go and The People We Know Olympics Wild World of Animals See reverse side for more camp information and COVID-19 guidelines.

NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

During the weeks of June 21st - July 30th, the following areas in Wilson Farm Park WILL NOT be available to the public between the hours of 8 AM - 1 PM, Monday - Friday.

ALL Three Pavilion Structures Restrooms Playground Equipment Basketball Courts These areas will only be available to Summer Day Camp participants and employees during those hours.

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDLINES CAMP COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES The Township's priority is the safety of all camp participants and staff. We will continue to monitor COVID-19 guidelines distributed by the Chester County Department of Health, State of Pennsylvania, and the Center for Disease Control for recommendations on operating protocols, policies, and procedures regarding COVID-19. Operating protocols, policies, and procedures will be updated throughout the course of the program, as necessary, to maintain a safe environment for the summer camp program, campers, and staff. Registered participants will receive notification of any changes.

HEALTH AND SAFETY - All staff and campers will receive daily temperature checks.

- A daily health screening form MUST be submitted prior to camp admission each day.

- Hand sanitizing products and restrooms will be available throughout the park.

- No touch trash receptacles.

- Staff will have a cleaning mixture to sanitize equipment and materials.

- Enhanced disinfecting methods will be used to clean the pavilions, restrooms, and picnic tables.

- All camp programing guests will be screened prior to their entry.

- Face masks are to be worn at all times as camp will be operating in groups in public facilities.

SUSPECTED OR CONFIRMED CASE OF COVID-19 AT CAMP - If a camper or staff member displays symptoms of COVID-19 while at camp, they will be isolated immediately. COVID-19 symptoms are defined as 2 or more of the following symptoms: fever over 100.4, new or persistent cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, runny nose or congestion, diarrhea, fatigue, loss of taste and/or smell.

- All staff and campers who were directly exposed will be sent home. The camper's family will be notified to come and pick up their camper. Direct exposure is defined as being within 6 feet of the individual displaying symptoms for a period of 15 minutes or more.

- Staff or camper dismissed from camp due to COVID-19 related symptoms may not return to camp until symptoms subside or they can produce a negative COVID test result. A person who tests positive is considered infectious 48 hours before the onset of symptoms. If asymptomatic, the person is considered infectious 2 days after exposure (if known) or starting 2 days before test date (if exposure is unknown).

- If a camper, staff, or family member of either become aware of direct contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19, they should notify Hilliary Mallory immediately via email at hmallory@tredyffrin.org.

- That camper or staff member is then required to self-quarantine for a minimum of 10 days from the date of contact.

- If a camper, staff member or family of either tests positive for COVID-19, they are required to self-quarantine at home for a minimum of 10 days after symptom onset and present a negative COVID-19 test.

- In accordance with CDC guidelines: anyone with direct contact will be notified of a positive test result immediately. Those notified should stay home until 10 days from the date of contact with the person who tested positive for COVID-19.

- No refunds will be issued to campers due to time missed for quarantine.

IMPORTANT CHANGES While some of the necessary changes and modifications on the camp system this year may not be ideal, they provide an opportunity to offer a safe camp experience for all families. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun summer environment for participating families.

- Check-In/Out: Campers and guardians MUST remain in their vehicles. If your child requires drop-off or pick-up at a time other than check-in/out, please notify your camper's director or Hilliary Mallory at hmallory@tredyffrin.org.

- Face masks are to be worn at all times as camp will be operating in a public park.

- All pavilions and playgrounds will be closed to the public during camp hours.

- Limited number of campers per week, 30 Tykes Campers and 60 school age campers/groups of 30 in each pavilion.

- Limited outside entertainment.

CAMP GROUPS - To make every effort to limit camper or staff exposure to COVID-19, camp will maintain a lower overall capacity this summer.

- Campers will be placed in groups of 10 with 2 or 3 counselors depending on the age of the group, with no more than 3 groups in each pavilion.

- Campers will operate in smaller groups throughout the day.

- Larger groups may be necessary for specific activities throughout the summer. In those situations, campers will maintain 6-foot social distancing and/or wear face masks.

CAMP ACTIVITIES - Campers will participate in all camp activities by designated group. The groups will have a pre-determined schedule where they will participate in all camp activities deemed safe and allowable.

- Counselors will wear face masks and will maintain a safe social distance from campers whenever possible.

- Schedules will be organized so that all common spaces, activity areas, and shared equipment will be properly cleaned and disinfected as needed or required.

- Snack times will be scheduled with only one group eating at a time with sanitizing and disinfecting between each group.

- Craft time will be scheduled so that only one group of 10, plus counselors, are in the pavilion at a time with sanitizing and disinfecting between each group.

SNACK AND CAMP SUPPLIES - All food, beverages and supplies must be in a clear Ziplock baggie or snack bag with the camper's name clearly labeled.

- If your child has an inhaler or EpiPen, they must be clearly labeled and checked in with their director.

- Snack groups will maintain a social distance of 6 feet, with only one camp group at a time under the pavilion.

- Picnic areas will be sanitized prior to and after each snack group.

- We are requesting all campers bring a towel or small blanket with them to maintain social distancing when not under the pavilion. Please make sure they are clearly labeled with camper's name.

- Sunscreen is recommended, as all camp activities are outdoors. Counselors are NOT permitted to apply lotion on the campers.

- Sneakers, not sandals, are recommended. June and July are bee season.

Summer camp has never been and will never be a perfectly controlled environment. The goal of this camp is to provide a safe, fun, and quality summer experience for our campers and families, especially during these challenging times. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and reinforcement of these modifications and policies as we work through these unforeseen circumstances.

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PARKS & RECREATION SPORTS PROGRAMS More & Moore Boys Basketball Camp

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Teegarden Park 9AM - 1PM

Boys grades 3 - 10 June 14 - 18 June 21 - 25 June 28 - July 2 July 5 - July 9 July 12 - July 16

Girls grades 3 - 10 July 19 - July 23 July 26 - July 30

Fees Tredyffrin Resident - $85 a week $375 for all 5 weeks Non-resident $100 a week $450 for all 5 weeks Register atwww.tredyffrin.org

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www.tredyffrinlibraries.org Tredyffrin Public Library | 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA 19087 | 610-688-7092 | Paoli Library | 18 Darby Road, Paoli, PA 19301 | 610-296-7996

Welcome back to the Libraries! Online programming has its plusses, but nothing can replace an inperson visit. You can now come in to check out the newest books and videos, browse the shelves to see what catches your eye, and get recommendations from the librarians. Change up your work-from-home routine with a session of work-from-the-library, taking advantage of the Wi-Fi, computer stations, networked printers, and copy machines. COVID-19 guidelines remain in place including face-coverings, social distancing, and numbers of visitors at one time in the building.

We will also continue some of the new programs and services introduced in response to pandemic restrictions, including curbside pickup and new online activities such as trivia contests and virtual escape rooms. The in-person hours for browsing and curbside pickup are limited and will change as we move toward more normal operations. Current hours are always posted on our website at www.tredyffrinlibraries.org.

The Children's Summer Reading 2021 will be online this year and will run for 12 weeks, from June 1 to August 20. Children 12 and under who log their reading in the online program will earn raffle tickets for chances to win a Kindle Fire, local pizza coupons, or Handel's Ice Cream coupons. By completing fun activities, reading club participants can also earn patches to be picked up at the library.

PARENTING CORNER DEAR LOVED ONES: An Honest Guide to Helping the Special Needs Family You Love, Debuts as #1 New Release!

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this group through letters written at the end of each chapter that provide a variety of no-nonsense tips to support the special needs family they love, as well as validate the feelings and struggles of special needs moms.

The anecdotes speak to wellmeaning friends and family, who so desperately want to help but sometimes inadvertently say or do things that come off as insensitive or offensive.

Falcone suggests, “With COVID-19 spreading, many students diagnosed with invisible special needs like ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, anxiety, and depression are struggling with the virtual learning model. This is the perfect time to become educated on these disorders and work to create positive atmospheres around all families with special needs children.”

Special needs mother of four, Julie Falcone, released a guide to support special needs parents by educating their extended family and friends on what they can specifically say and do to truly help. Julie Falcone addresses

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"DEAR LOVED ONES: An Honest Guide to Helping the Special Needs Family You Love" made its debut as #1 New Release in Special Needs Parenting on Amazon, December 8, 2020.

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H ISTORICAL COMMISSION Preserve · Protect · Perpetuate Pearl M. Nudy, Historical Commission member

The Mount Zion AME Church has received accolades for its great work in bringing civil rights history to light in Tredyffrin Township. The widespread public recognition came about in November 2020, with the installation of a Pennsylvania Historic Marker. But, the work done by the community known as the Berwyn School Fight occurred from 1932 to 1934. A lot has been written over the years about that time in our history, when the little village of Berwyn and its neighboring village, Devon, took on the School Board - and won!

Now, it's time to preserve, protect, and perpetuate another part of that story. This is about the little church, Mt. Zion AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church, located on the corner of Fairfield and Berwyn Baptist Roads in Devon.

If my calculations are correct, the original Mt. Zion AME Church will be 172 years old this August. It proudly stands right next to the “new” church (a red brick building) built in 1990. Mt. Zion is “the first recorded African-American congregation of any denomination, and the oldest and continuous African Methodist Episcopal Church.” The Historical Commission supports the preservation of the known historic properties in the Township.

Because we live in an area so rich in American history, the need to do what we can to preserve the history of the Mt. Zion AME Church for future generations is so important.

Here is one way we can all get behind the “preserve, protect, and perpetuate” premise. The little church needs a face lift so to speak. The beautiful stained-glass windows at the church are in need of

repair and renovation. Mid-year 2022, the stained-glass windows will be 100 years old. Reverend April Martin said, “It would be so nice if we can have the 100-year-old windows repaired in time to celebrate their 100th year.” She met with a company from Philadelphia that specializes in such repairs. She says, “Although the repairs will be expensive, about $8500 per window and there are 14 windows, I know we can reach the goal of getting the windows brought up to their original beauty in time to celebrate their 100th birthday. But, we need the community support and involvement.”

On behalf of the Township Historical Commission, I would like to thank Rev.

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Martin and Ms. Bertha Jackmon, Mt. Zion AME Church historian, for their unwavering support of historic preservation. Not just preserving the 172-year-old church building, but the adjacent cemetery, and the story of its involvement in the nationally recognized civil rights issues of the 1930's.

At the time of this writing, it should be noted that the Mt. Zion AME Church has applied for a variance to convert the “new church”, the red brick building, into apartments. An application by the builder has been presented to the Zoning Hearing Board. The original church building and adjoining cemetery are not affected, awaiting the face lift.

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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION in England” markings were discovered. The

History With A Twist

Finding Buried Treasures In Tredyffrin History comes in many forms and sometimes includes finding buried treasures in your own backyard!

Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust president Pattye Benson recently had three members of the Chester County Metal Detecting Club visit the property that she and her husband own in Malvern. An original William Penn land grant property, the pre-Revolutionary stone farmhouse dates to 1690 and sits on four acres. The detectorists used futuristic looking hi-tech equipment which can detect things up to ten inches underground. Today's metal detectors are designed to be “smart” and feature different tones, numerical readouts, a depth indicator, and Bluetooth headphones to shut out background noise.

Brendon Picha, president of the metal detecting club, explained that, “Based on sound and the number displayed, you can often tell what you are digging. The beeps get more intense as you get closer, a sign of potential treasure buried just beneath the surface.”

detectorists found many other items on the property including an assortment of early belt and shoe buckles, wheat pennies, an old silver jewelry token, utensils, pottery, a small oval tray with a maker mark of a Menorah, and an elaborately monogrammed nail buffer, just to name a few. The sterling silver Victorian nail buffer with the initials K.A.W. is dated 1894 and was made by W. J. B. (Braitsch) & Co of Providence, RI. Interestingly, the company was in business for about thirty years and its founder, William Braitsch, interned with Charles Lewis Tiffany of Tiffany & Co. Local artisan Tracy Phillips of Reimagined Style (www.reimaginedstylestudio.com) finds new life and purpose to vintage items and created a special necklace for Benson from some of the found pottery shards.

Displays will feature antique hardware, farm tools, a seed sorter, and a threshing machine from the original Jones Log Barn.

Another exhibit will feature the generous contribution of local company Eadeh Enterprises, the Eadeh and Fritz family stories, and the Fritz Lumber history. The doors to the Living History Center will soon open to the public.

Like other nonprofit organizations, COVID19 has unfortunately placed Trust events on hold, including its annual historic house tour, lectures, and field trips with Tredyffrin Easttown School District students. “We just were not able to do our regular events in 2020 and to date, in 2021,” said Benson.

The Trust has a goal for this year to come up with an alternative plan to raise funds for the Living History Center, something a little different but still meet safety concerns and restrictions. As a result of Benson's positive experience with members of Chester County Metal Detecting Club, there may be a history hunt in Tredyffrin's future this fall.

Antique pottery shards with repurposed necklace

Dated 1894, monogrammed sterling silver nail buffer

Chester County Metal Detecting Club president Brendan Picha

A good detectorist does not dig holes but instead cuts plugs. Using special digging tools designed for metal detecting makes it easier to retrieve the treasures and minimizes damage to grass. Benson reports that the detectorists cut in a circle leaving a “flap” of the lawn attached, with the grass roots embedded in the dirt. After the “treasure” is retrieved, the sod is then returned to its original spot, leaving a minimal trace of damage to the lawn so that you never know they dug a hole.

Digging history is about one story at a time.

Some of the treasures found on the Benson property indicated where children once played. Unearthed close to the eighteenthcentury stone smokehouse, the detectorists found a lead Indian soldier from the late 1800s. In another area, a group of miniature cast iron toy vehicles from around the 1940s or 50s with “made 20

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18th century belt and shoe buckles

For questions and further information about the Jones Log Barn Living History Center, treasure hunting, or how to get involved with the Trust, please contact Pattye Benson at (610) 644-6759, email info@tredyffrinhistory.org, or visit the website at www.tredyffrinhistory.org.

Early silver tray with Menorah maker mark Vintage 20th century toy vehicles

The rebuilding of the 18th century Jones Log Barn Living History Center in Chesterbrook by Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust is now complete. The exhibits, which will help visitors understand the history of the barn and its rebuilding process, including its unique log construction, is slated for completion soon.

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ENVIRONMENTAL enough, ADVISORY COUNCIL salinity in freshwater Monitoring Stream Water Salinity in Crabby Creek with Sunrise Berwyn

By Jonathan Wilson, EAC

Salinization, or an increase in salt concentration in freshwater streams, is an environmental problem that can be amplified by human activity. In most streams, there are two sources of salts: natural weathering from rocks and soils, and salts used for surface de-icing that have washed into waterways during rainstorms and spring thaw. Recent scientific research has shown that the use of rock salt for winter surface de-icing has measurably increased river salinity over the last several decades, particularly in streams that flow through urban and suburban areas. High salt concentrations cause physiological stress to organisms in freshwater streams: they can reduce the number and size of invertebrates, which are important food for fish, and, consequently, the many organisms that feed on fish. If salt concentrations rise high

streams can even affect fish and amphibian populations directly.

In order to monitor the health of critical habitats in the Township, such as Valley Creek, representatives from the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) have been working with activists from Sunrise Berwyn to monitor salinity concentrations in Crabby Creek, an important tributary of Trout Creek and Valley Creek and, therefore, the Schuylkill River.

Throughout February and March, volunteers have been sampling water at regular intervals to track the amount of salt that is introduced to Trout and Valley Creeks through the Crabby Creek watershed. Led

by Sunrise Berwyn's Sofia Khugaeva and Keira Celebuski, volunteers monitored salinity in Crabby Creek before, during, and after this year's snowpack melted.

Preliminary results suggest that Crabby Creek's watershed may be contributing to the elevated salinity observed in Valley Creek. Salinity has been higher

Photo of Crabby Creek in March by Anne

in Crabby Creek than values reported from other streams, both before and after the spring thaw in March. Future work will help determine whether the source of this elevated salinity is within the bedrock and soil of the watershed, or if its source is ultimately de-icing salt. These findings will help us identify problem areas and choose strategies to improve water quality throughout the Township.

Residents can support this project in two ways: If you live in the watershed and would like to help, use salt for de-icing sparingly or only when necessary. Rely on the sun to melt snow or use alternative, stream-safe materials, such as dark sand or ashes.

If you would like to volunteer to collect additional data next fall, winter, and spring, please contact the TE Green Team at TEGreenTeam@gmail.com.

New Raingarden Program Coming To Tredyffrin

by Kristen McCann

The Township is in the beginning phases of introducing a raingarden program to help with excessive stormwater and related damages, keep our groundwater healthy, and reduce pollution in our rivers and streams. Stormwater has become one of the greatest challenges the Township faces and the most financially damaging local effect of climate change.

The US EPA estimates that pollutants carried by rainwater runoff account for 70% of all water pollution. Compared to a conventional lawn, rain gardens allow for 30% more water to soak into the ground, drastically reducing the amount of polluted water that flows directly into our rivers and streams. They filter out 80-90% of the sediment and chemicals, 22

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resulting in more groundwater and healthier groundwater.

They also provide food and shelter for butterflies, songbirds and other wildlife.

This program is a collaboration between the Environmental Advisory Council and the TE Green Team and will largely install raingardens on private property. Properties will be assessed by local volunteers to

ensure the garden location meets the necessary criteria.

Installation will be handled entirely by local volunteers.

Residents who receive a raingarden on their property will be required to volunteer hours to the program and will be required to maintain the garden for a period of many years.

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Raingardens will be funded by various grants, fundraisers and donations, as well as a per garden fee paid by the resident on a sliding scale. Residents who are interested in receiving a raingarden or volunteering can get more information by emailing TredyffrinRaingardens@gmail.com.

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USING RENEWABLE ENERGY In an effort to gain insight and support

Tredyffrin Takes Steps to Transition to Renewable Energy

by Rutger Boerema and Jennifer Cox, EAC

Following the signing of a Clean Energy Resolution by the Board of Supervisors in September 2018, which aspires to move the Township away from fossil fuel dependency toward renewable energy for daily activities such as driving, and heating & cooling our homes, the Township has taken several steps. The Environmental Advisory Council is currently writing a clean energy transition plan, outlining actions the Township and community can take to support this transition. The plan will also set a baseline for reducing fossil fuel emissions in Township buildings, fleet, and wider residential and business community.

Making Solar More Accessible - Township Awarded Bronze Designation by the Department of Energy SolSmart Program

by Rutger Boerema and Jennifer Cox, EAC

On Earth Day, April 22nd, 2019, Liz Compitello, Manager of Local Initiatives for the DVRCP, was invited by the EAC to present a summary of the national SolSmart program to the Board of Supervisors, explaining how Tredyffrin Township could participate in the program.

Solsmart was launched in 2016 and aims to help communities reduce barriers to solar installations. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office.

To start the process, the Township signed a Solar Statement announcing its intention to achieve SolSmart designation. This first

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from local townships and boroughs with similar clean energy goals, a team of EAC members and Township staff have joined a consortium of 16 local townships and boroughs aiming to transition to renewable energy. Beginning at the end of the summer of 2020, the Tredyffrin team, along with other municipal teams from the consortium, attended a series of workshops designed to walk municipalities through the sequence of steps for creating a renewable energy transition plan.

In the meantime, the Township has taken several actions to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. They joined the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission's (DVRPC) Streetlight Procurement Project in 2018, installed an electric vehicle charging station at the Tredyffrin Township Library, step enabled Tredyffrin to receive free technical assistance from a partnering organization, Cadmus, and begin working toward achieving a bronze designation.

SolSmart has three levels of designation: bronze, silver, and gold. Municipalities can move through these designations, beginning with bronze, as they continue to reduce barriers and streamline the solar installation process for residents and installers.

To attain SolSmart bronze status, Tredyffrin was required to show that it has an online process to request a solar permit for small PV rooftop solar in the area of permitting.

This online permitting process is in place and can be found here on the Township website under Building and Construction Permits. Click on Residential Permit Application Requirement.

Another area of focus was the requirement to review zoning requirements as written in

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replaced existing police vehicles, as they age out, with hybrid vehicles, and participates in the SolSmart program (see below). Recently, the Township switched to a 100% renewable electricity provider beginning at the end of its current contract in January 2022.

The Township strives to educate and encourage residents to transition to clean energy by serving as a model and a resource for the wider community. When complete, the Tredyffrin Renewable Energy Transition Plan will be available on the Township website. We look forward to sharing key points from the plan with the Tredyffrin community in future newsletters and on the EAC webpage.

Chapter 181 Subdivision and Land Development (SALDO) of the Township code. Cadmus performed the review and highlighted areas in which the Township can improve the ordinance. Even though the code defines solar energy, there are no definitions of solar energy devices, such as PV solar for electricity generation or solar water heating systems. The code also does not specify which zoning districts allow or do not allow solar. This review showed that more clarification in the SALDO would be a helpful step to move forward.

Having completed these tasks and achieved the SolSmart bronze designation, the Township will continue working to improve the solar application process in the future and plans to achieve the SolSmart silver designation. This aligns with recommendations which were made in the 2021 Comprehensive Plan.

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G IVE T/E Give T/E was established last March, just

by Rachel Kramer, Director of Sponsorships - Give T/E

before the pandemic, as part of the 100 Who Care Alliance. Their group's mission is to bring women together to support local charities in Tredyffrin and Easttown. At two meetings each year, the group learns about 3 charities which have been picked from a hat of charities nominated by members and select one to receive the GIVE. All members give $100 to that charity, so the selected charity receives about $12,000.

(Our current membership is about 125.) So far, we have selected Community Volunteers in Medicine (March 2020), Berwyn Fire Company (September 2020), and FLITE (March 2021.)

receive the Spring Give. FLITE president Paige Skelly said, “FLITE is thrilled to receive donations from the GIVE T/E organization. This group of women who care about the local community is a great example of what makes Tredyffrin and Easttown wonderful places to live. Among many other programs, FLITE gives financial awards to college bound graduating seniors in need at Conestoga High School. GIVE T/E's donation has allowed FLITE to expand this important program by increasing the number of awards from two per year to five per year.” At the March 9 meeting, Give T/E members also learned about the impact of their contributions to Berwyn

Thanks to a special matching grant program from The Richard M. Schulze Foundation, FLITE will receive an additional $5,000 on top of the collective donation from Give TE members, bringing the total provided to FLITE to more than $15,000, the largest sum Give T/E has directed toward a local organization to date.

Established by Best Buy founder Richard M. Schulze, the Richard M. Schulze Foundation is partnering with the Power of 100Women Who Care alliance to give back to local communities near Best Buy stores.

The Foundation has provided more than $1.5 million in matching grants to organizations chosen by Power of 100chapters so far.

Also in 2021, Give T/E has set a goal to increase membership to at least 150 women, so that the group can provide $15,000 to their selected charity for each meeting, outside of any matching funds.

Give T/E members are inspired by the opportunity to learn about local nonprofits, meet other local, communityminded women, and make an impact in cooperation with others. Member Ana DaCosta, marketing communications consultant and board president for Montessori Children's House of Valley Forge said: “I'm grateful to be a part of Give T/E because it harnesses the power of community to make a big impact on the local organizations that are meaningful to us in our daily lives.”

Foundation for Learning in Tredyffrin/Easttown Receives Give T/E's Largest Give Yet Matching funds from The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Enhance Spring Give Tredyffrin/Easttown, PA. FLITE was selected as the recipient of the Give T/E Spring Give in March and will receive more than $10,000 from members, plus an exciting $5,000 funding match, for a total of $15,000 contributed this spring.

Give T/E is a local organization created based on the model of the International Power of 100-Women Who Care alliance to give Tredyffrin/Easttown women a chance to make a huge charitable impact together in a short time. Each member commits to giving $100 twice a year to a local charity selected by majority vote at a one hour meeting. The group launched in March 2020, just before the pandemic shut down.

To date, members have donated nearly $40,000 to local nonprofits. Members give directly to selected charities, allowing for matching gifts and tax deductions. Give T/E sponsors cover the group's operational and meeting costs so that 100% of members' funds go to the charities.

Fire Company in the fall: BFC purchased new AED machines with Give T/E funds.

This spring, more than 80 Give T/E members and guests gathered virtually on March 9. The group heard five minute presentations from FLITE, Jenkins Arboretum and Garden, and Breastfeeding Resource Center, and selected FLITE to 28

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In addition to two meetings each year, Give T/E members learn about local nonprofits via social media posts and are kept up to date on opportunities to support local charities by volunteering or contributing.

Give T/E hopes to offer networking opportunities for members between meetings in the future. The next Give T/E meeting will be on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. For more information and to join, please visit: www.givete.org and follow Give T/E on Facebook. You can also email them at 100givete@gmail.com.

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FEDERAL REAL ID

(PennDOT has surpassed 1 million optional REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses, ID cards)

On April 27, 2021, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the REAL ID full enforcement date by 19 months, from October 1, 2021 to May 3, 2023, due to circumstances resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has significantly impacted states' ability to issue REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and identification cards, with many driver's licensing agencies still operating at limited capacity.

"We want to do everything we can to encourage residents interested in applying for a REAL ID to start the process now and be aware of all the proper documentation needed," said Gramian.

"This will help ensure our customers have their REAL ID well in advance of the May 3, 2023 deadline.”

Customers can obtain a REAL ID by presenting documents for verification and processing at any driver license center. Federal regulations require that to be issued a REAL ID-compliant product, PennDOT must verify the below documents:

Proof of Identity:

Examples include original or certified copy of a birth certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Records/Statistics with a raised seal/embossed or valid, unexpired, U.S. Passport;

Proof of Social Security Number: REAL ID is a federal law that affects how states issue driver's licenses and ID cards if they are going to be acceptable for federal purposes, such as boarding a domestic flight or entering a federal building that requires federally acceptable ID upon entry. A federally acceptable form of identification (whether it's a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver's license or ID card, a valid U.S. Passport/Passport Card, a military ID, etc.)

There is no requirement that any resident obtain a REAL ID; PennDOT continues to offer standard-issue driver's licenses and photo IDs. “Although October may seem far away right now, we encourage our customers who want a REAL ID to get one as soon as possible,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “We continue to focus on providing the best possible customer service to all of our customers as the federal deadline approaches.”

Based on data from other states offering an optional REAL ID program, PennDOT projected that 1.3 million of its customers would get a REAL ID prior to the federal deadline of May 23, 2023. Having crossed the threshold of issuing 1 million REAL ID-compliant products in December 2020, PennDOT is well-positioned to reach this target by the federal enforcement deadline.

Since March 1, 2019, PennDOT has processed about 5.4 million customers, with more than 1.1 million individuals choosing to opt into the REAL ID program. The remaining 4.3 million have chosen not to participate or use an alternative federally acceptable form of ID come the previous October deadline.

PennDOT paused REAL ID issuance in March 2020 due to COVID-19 out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of public health and resumed issuing REAL IDs in September 2020.

Additionally, the federal Department of Homeland Security postponed the enforcement date for REAL ID from October 1, 2020, in response to COVID-19 and the national emergency declaration.

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Social security card, in current legal name;

Two Proofs of Current, Physical PA Address: Examples include a current,

unexpired PA driver's license or identification card, vehicle registration, or a utility bill with the same name and address; and

Proof of all Legal Name Changes

(if current legal name is different than what is reflected on proof of identity document): Examples include a certified marriage certificate(s) issued by the County Court for each marriage, court order(s) approving a change in legal name or amended birth certificate issued by the State Office of Vital Records/Statistics. If current name is the same as what is reflected on proof of identity document (usually birth certificate or passport), a customer does not need to show proof of legal name changes.

Customers have three options for obtaining a REAL ID product: Customers may order their REAL ID online if they have been pre-verified and their REAL ID product will be mailed to them within 15 business days; they can visit any PennDOT driver license center that is open for driver license services, have their documents verified and imaged, and their REAL ID product will be mailed to them within 15 business days; or they can visit one of 13 REAL ID Centers and receive their REAL ID product over the counter at the time of service.

For a full list of driver license centers and their services, please visit the PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services website at www.dmv.pa.gov.

Applicable Uses

When a customer gets their first REAL ID product, they will pay a one-time fee of $30, plus the applicable renewal fee (current renewal fee is $30.50 for a four-year noncommercial driver's license, and $31.50 for a photo ID). The expiration date of their initial REAL ID product will include any time remaining on their existing non-REAL ID product, plus an additional four years, unless the customer is over 65 and has a two-year license. This expiration date structure means that the customer won't “lose” time that they've already paid for. After the initial REAL ID product expires, the customer will pay no additional fee, beyond regular renewal fees, to renew a REAL ID product.

REAL ID-compliant products are marked with a gold star in the upper right corner. Standardissue (non-compliant) products include the phrase “NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES,” per federal regulations. Sample images can be viewed on PennDOT's website.

More information about REAL ID in Pennsylvania, including frequently asked questions and information on documents required for REAL ID, can be found at www.penndot.gov/REALID. This information from a Press Release dated April 2, 2021, from the PA Department of Transportation.

Additional information from the website: Do I have to get a REAL ID? No REAL ID is optional for Pennsylvania residents. You will be able to get either a REAL ID driver's license or identification card, or a standard driver's license or identification card. If you do not get a REAL ID, you must have an alternate form of federally-acceptable identification (valid passport, military ID, etc.) to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities after May 3, 2023.

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