Winter 2020 Edition

February Christmas Tree Pickup

The second and final Township Christmas tree collection is scheduled for February 5th. Please make sure to have your tree curbside by 6 AM and remove all decorations, (including tinsel). If you miss these dates, you may place your tree out with your trash as your bulk item for the week.

Yard Waste Pickup

Yard waste pickup resumes on Saturday March 7th. Please have yard waste bagged in paper bags and curbside by 6AM on pickup date to ensure pickup.

Chester County DES CERT Training

CERT Basic Training is designed to prepare you to help yourself and to help others in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Registration opens in January. For more information visit the Chester County Training Website

Portnoff Law Associates

At the January 13th, 2020 meeting, the Township appointed Portnoff Law Associates to handle municipal liens on behalf of the Township moving forward.

2019 Uwchlan Township Police Academy Graduation

The Uwchlan Township Police Department welcomed 13 members of the community who had been chosen to participate in the Third Annual Uwchlan Township Citizen Police Academy. After going through an application process, the participants met once a week for twelve (12) weeks, wherein they participated in various courses of instruction related to twenty-first century policing practices and training. The academy was administered by Lieutenant Maureen Doyle and Officer Steven Scott, with participation by other members of the police department as well as officers from both Chester and Montgomery Counties.

On December 10, 2019 a graduation celebration was held for the academy participants at the Uwchlan Township Public Meeting Room. The Police Department also recognized an academy participant from the class of 2018. At the conclusion of her academy participation, Deborah L. Van Kleef decided that she wanted to do something to give back to the community. Mrs. Van Kleef, with the help of other members of her quilting club, began providing the Police Department with handmade quilts so the Department could distribute to those in need. Because of her kind act, our officers have been able to provide quilts to both adults and children to bring them a bit of comfort during a difficult time. In recognition of her kind and selfless act, Mrs. Van Kleef was presented with a Citizen Service Award at the conclusion of the graduation.

Proper Placement of Mailboxes

Uwchlan Township takes every precaution to avoid damaging mailboxes during snow removal operations. Below are mailbox placement guidelines to help reduce the chance your mailbox is damaged this winter:

Mailboxes should be located 2’ from the edge of the pavement to provide adequate clearance at an non-curbed roadway.

The mailbox face should be located 8” behind the curb face at a curbed roadway.

Mailboxes should be installed on the side of your driveway away from approaching traffic. This will lessen the likelihood of a plow strike, and minimize the shoveling needed to clear the area around the mailbox.

Basketball Nets/Goals

If you have a portable basketball hoop on a public street, please remove it from the ROW during the winter season, as they can interfear with snow plowing operations. Basketball nets/goals should not be in the street ever, for any reason.

Winter Operations

Once snow begins to fall, trucks are out to plow and salt the roadways, following specific routes that clear emergency routes and high priority roads first. For safety reasons, cul-de-sacs and other secondary roads are not plowed until all emergency routes and high priority roads are passable. Our Public Works team will always do their very best to keep roadways as clear as possible, as quickly as possible, but we need your help.

Parking is prohibited on any township street during a snowstorm and until the street has been plowed for the full width. This is required by law, and violators may have their vehicles towed and be subject to a fine. This is critical on narrow streets and cul-de-sacs where maneuverability of the large plow trucks is essential.

Place trash cans and recycling containers curbside, not in the street, for any reason! Our trucks plow curb-to-curb, and your receptacles will be hit if in the street. The township will not replace them.

Do not clear the end of your driveway until the road has been plowed from curb-to-curb. This will save you time and frustration! If your street has not been plowed curb-to-curb, it will be. Please give us time to do our jobs. It is not our intention to annoy you! Do not shovel or plow the snow from your driveway into the street. This can cause accidents, and it is illegal to do so. Any snow you put into the street will only end up back in your or your neighbor’s yard.

When the snow starts to fall, please remember to....

Remove vehicles from the roadway until the road is cleared. Vehicles parked on the roadways during winter events may be ticketed and towed.

Wait until the roadway is cleared before shoveling your driveway, sidewalk and mailbox area. If you must clear these areas sooner. Please know Township trucks will likely throw snow back onto your property when plowing the road.

Do not shovel snow into the roadway. Pushing snow from your driveway or sidewalk into the roadway creates a safety hazard and could cause an accident.

Prepare your vehicle for winter driving. If you are too nervous about driving on snow and ice, don’t drive!

US Census 2020

In March and April of 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau will be conducting the 2020 Census, as is required by Article 1,Section 2 of the United States Constitution which mandates a count of all the people living in the United States every ten years. Because the 2020 Census affects the future distribution of state and federal funding to Chester County’s governments and social service organizations. For more information visit www.2020census.gov

Census Day is April 1, 2020. By April 1, 2020, households will receive an invitation via U.S. mail to participate in the census. People can respond via the internet, phone, paper form, or in person.

PADOT Winter Weather Driving Tips

A well-maintained vehicle could be the difference between avoiding a crash or skidding off the road. Motorists should regularly check to ensure that:

Fluid levels are full.
Your wipers don’t streak.
Your heater and defroster are working properly.
Your vehicle’s radio is working so you can receive weather and traffic reports.
All lights are working.
Tires are properly inflated and have sufficient tread depth.

Additionally, if you live in an area prone to heavy snow, you may want to use dedicated snow tires or carry a set of tire chains. You should also have a mechanic check the brakes, battery, hoses, and belts.

Source: PADOT

Call for Volunteers: Master Watershed Steward Program

The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards of Chester and Delaware Counties is accepting applications for the spring 2020 training course. The training course will take place in southern Chester County each Tuesday evening from February 25^th through May 19^th, with four additional Saturday field trips.

The Master Watershed Stewards of Chester and Delaware Counties are volunteers who lead and participate in stream stewardship projects across the counties including: stream monitoring and restoration, public education presentations and workshops, riparian buffer and meadow plantings, and homeowner education at festivals. The training course covers multiple topics of water resource and environmental sciences to assist volunteers in understanding the fundamentals of watershed stewardship. Informational meetings will be held on the following dates:

February 1st, 9:30-10:30AM at the Penn State Extension office; 601 Westtown Rd, Suite 370, West Chester, PA 19382
February 4th, 6:00-7:00PM at the New Garden Township Building; 299 Starr Rd, Landenberg, PA 19350
February 11th, 6:00-7:00PM online. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: http://psu.zoom.us/j/433763719

To learn more or to apply, please visit the Chester and Delaware Counties Master Watershed Steward Program website or contact Meagan Hopkins-Doerr at mxh1135@psu.edu.

Development Update


Name	Address	Project
USSC Expansion	100 Welsh Pool Rd	183,717 sq ft warehouse/office
Uwchlan Hills Elementary	50 Peck Road	81,969 sq ft School
Eagleview Lot 24	650 Stockton Dr	Planned Life Care Facility

Name	Address	Project
Boas Vision Associates	577 W. Uwchlan Ave	2,519 sq ft building addition.
J Loew & Associates	151 Sheree Blvd	37,938 sq ft flex building

Name	Address	Project
Iron Hill Brewery	260 Eagleview Blvd	Restaurant/Brewery
Eagleview Apartments at Town Center	Eagleview Town Center	44 apartments, 10,000 sq ft addition to ACAC and 25,000 sq ft outdoor recreation area

Uwchlan Ambulance Community First Aid and CPR Training Opportunities

In this course, students learn personal safety, bleeding control, splinting, basic treatment of medical emergencies, and basic information gathering. Students are also taught how to work with incoming EMS providers and how basic first aid fits into the chain of survival. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive an ASHI Basic First Aid certification card, valid for 2 years. This course is offered at no charge to our community! Also check the “Combo Course” dates which are classes for both Basic First Aid and CPR/AED taught together.

Upcoming Course Offerings:

First Aid Class Schedule

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Thursday, December 10, 2020

Community CPR/AED Training

Thursday, February 13, 2020
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Thursday, November 19, 2020

All classes start promptly at 6PM and last about 4 hours.

Please visit www.station87.com for information on how to register and to view more training opportunities through the Uwchlan Ambulance Company.

January is National Radon Action Month

Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally when uranium, thorium, or radium, which are radioactive metals break down in rocks, soil and groundwater. People can be exposed to radon primarily from breathing radon in air that comes through cracks and gaps in buildings and homes. Because radon comes naturally from the earth, people are always exposed to it.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon General’s office estimate radon is responsible for more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the U.S. When you breathe in radon, radioactive particles from radon gas can get trapped in your lungs. Over time, these radioactive particles increase the risk of lung cancer. It may take years before health problems appear.

What Can You Do?

1. Check Your Area’s Radon Potential

Find out if you are buying a home in a high radon area. The Environmental Protection Agency’s map of radon zones shows which areas have the greatest potential for elevated indoor radon readings. Homes in places with high radon potential, called Zone 1 areas, should be built with radon-resistant features.

2. Install a Radon Reduction System

Talk to your builder about installing a radon reduction system. You can obtain free copies of the EPA’s Model Standards and architectural drawings and use them to explain the techniques to your builder. Let your builder know that the radon resistant features can be easily installed with common building practices and materials.

3. Remember: Test Your Home

Every new home should be tested for radon after occupancy. Test your home even if it has the radon resistant features. Test kits are inexpensive and may be purchased at your local hardware store. Or visit National Radon Services Program to order a test kit.

4. If Radon Levels Are Still High, Activate

If your home tests at 4.0 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) or above, activate the system by installing an in-line fan. Call a local radon mitigator about installing the fan. Consult one or both of the national radon proficiency programs or your state radon contact for a list of qualified radon service professionals near you.

Source: EPA: https://www.epa.gov/radon

Melting Snow is Stormwater Too!

Excess salt and other deicing chemicals can harm aquatic life in our streams and impact drinking water supplies. During winter months, you can help by following these environmentally-friendly snow removal practices:

Shovel snow before it turns to ice to limit the need for deicing chemicals like rock salt.
Shovel snow onto permeable surfaces including gently sloping and level landscape and grassy areas so as the snow melts it will soak into the ground rather than flow directly into a nearby storm drain or stream.

If you must use deicing chemicals, follow these suggestions:

After snow melts, sweep up residues, including sand, to prevent it from washing into storm drains and streams.
Control application of chemical deicers and avoid over application.
For larger areas, apply salt as a brine solution to prevent drift off of paved surfaces.
Limit chemical applications near environmentally-sensitive areas including springs, streams, ponds, wetlands, and water supply areas and sensitive landscape and vegetation.
Sand and sawdust can be used as an environmentally-friendly alternative to commonly used salt products.
Use salt substitutes that are less harmful including Calcium Chloride and Calcium Magnesium Acetate.

Important Dates

Date	Event	Time
1/01/2020	New Years Day	Offices Closed
1/06/2020	Board of Supervisors Reorganization Meeitng	4:00 PM
1/06/2020	Park & Recreation Committee Reorganization Meeting	7:30 PM
1/07/2020	Board of Auditors Reorganization Meeting	4:00 PM
1/08/2020	Christmas Tree Pick Up	6:00 AM
1/08/2020	Planning Commission Reorganization Meeting	7:30 PM
1/09/2020	Municipal Authority Reorganization Meeting	4:00 PM
1/09/2020	Historical Commission Reorganization Meeting	7:30 PM
1/13/2020	Board of Supervisors Meeting	7:30 PM
1/15/2020	Environmental Advisory Council Reorganization Meeting	6:30 PM
1/16/2020	Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting	3:00 PM
1/17/2020	Uwchlan Township Industrial Development Authority Reorganization Meeting	8:30 AM
1/21/2020	Community Day Committee Meeting	7:00 PM
2/05/2020	Christmas Tree Pick Up	6:00 AM
2/05/2020	Planning Commission Meeting	7:30 PM
2/10/2020	Board of Supervisors Meeting	7:30 PM
2/13/2020	Historical Commission Meeting	7:30 PM
2/17/2020	Presidents Day	Offices Closed
2/18/2020	Community Day Committee Meeting	7:00 PM
3/02/2020	Park & Recreation Committee Meeting	7:00 PM
3/04/2020	Planning Commission Meeting	7:30 PM
3/07/2020	Yard Waste Pick Up	6:00 AM
3/09/2020	Board of Supervisors Meeting	7:30 PM
3/12/2020	Historical Commission Meeting	7:30 PM
3/17/2020	Community Day Committee Meeting	7:00 PM
3/18/2020	Environmental Advisory Council	6:30 PM