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Inside This Issue
Contact Information ............................2
Stormwater Runoff..............................3
Library News.......................................5
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Events in Southeast PA .............6 & 7
Snow Information................................8
Winter Deicing Tips & Public Works
Information.......................................9
Walkways & Bike Lanes Survey.......11
Parks & Recreation............................11
Public Access TV ..............................12
Summer Basketball Champs .............13
Meeting Schedule..............................13
School Time Driving Tips .................14
Electrical Rate Cap News..................15
Tredyffrin Township
Fall 2010 Newsletter
JUDY DIFILIPPO HONORED FOR 20 YEARS OF
SERVICE TO TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP
Judy L. DiFilippo, who served Tredyffrin Township for 20 years as a member of the
Board of Supervisors, was honored with the naming of a gazebo at Wilson Farm Park.
Along with the gazebo dedication, a plaque was placed on the gazebo that says,
"Leading by example to make Tredyffrin a better place."
SAVE THE DATE!!
Native Plant Sale
Saturday, October 9th
10 AM- 2 PM
DuPortail House at
Chesterbrook Sponsored
by the DuPortail House
Board of Directors and
Tredyffrin EAC
Ms. DiFilippo was part of the original steering committee involved with the initial
planning process of what was to become Wilson Farm Park. In addition to the numerous
projects that Ms. DiFilippo had been involved in the past 20+ years with Tredyffrin
Township, Ms. DiFilippo served as co-chair of the Tredyffrin Township Tricentennial
th
Committee in 2007 to mark the Township's 300 anniversary.
FOLLOW TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP ON
FACEBOOK AND TWITTER!
Tredyffrin Township
1100 Duportail Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
Tel: 610-644-1400
Fax: 610-993-9186
www.tredyffrin.org
Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania • www.tredyffrin.org
Names and Numbers to Keep in Mind...
Board of Supervisors
Township Staff
Robert W. Lamina, Chairman
Paul W. Olson, Vice Chairman
John P. DiBuonaventuro
Philip Donahue
Warren E. Kampf
Michelle H. Kichline
Evelyn Richter
TOWNSHIP MANAGER:
Mimi Gleason
ASSISTANT MANAGER:
Tom Scott, A.I.C.P.
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Timothy Klarich
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS &
AUTHORITY OPERATIONS:
Stephen F. Norcini, P.E.
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER:
Stephen J. Burgo, P.E.
SENIOR BUILDING OFFICIAL:
Michael Pilotti
ZONING & CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER:
Emmy Baldassarre
DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES:
Joseph Sherwood
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE:
Andrew W. Chambers
POLICE LIEUTENANTS:
Steven Dintino
Anthony Giaimo
TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR:
Thomas P. Hogan, Esq.
Volunteer Boards
Cable TV Advisory Committee
Environmental Advisory Council
Historical Architechtural Review
Board
Libraries Board
Municipal Authority
Parks & Recreation Board
Pension Trustees
Planning Commission
Sidewalks, Trails, and Paths
Committee
Stormwater Committee
Traffic Committee
Zoning Hearing Board
RUBINO & HOEY, LLC
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Paul J. Rubino, Esquire
Christian J. Hoey, Esquire
Daniel Paul Rubino, Esquire
Tel: 610.647.5151
Fax: 610.993.8472
Web: www.rubino-hoey.com
Email: [email protected]
50 Darby Road • Paoli, PA 19301
Dedicated To Serving The Community
For Over 20 Years!
CRIMINAL • CIVIL • TRIAL & APPELLATE LITIGATION
FAMILY LAW • WILLS, TRUSTS, ESTATE PLANNING & ADMIN
BUSINESS LAW • REAL ESTATE - ZONING LAW
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Important Phone Numbers
Tredyffrin Township Building:
Phone:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
(610) 644-1400
(610) 993-9186
www.tredyffrin.org
[email protected]
Tredyffrin Township Police Department:
Emergency:
Business:
Dispatch:
911
(610) 644-3221
(610) 647-1440
Tredyffrin Township
Public Works Department:
Business:
(610) 408-3620
Fire and Ambulance:
Berwyn Fire Company:
Paoli Fire Company:
Radnor Fire Company:
911
911
911
Tredyffrin Township Libraries:
Strafford:
Paoli:
(610) 688-7092
(610) 296-7996
Tredyffrin/Easttown School District:
Business:
(610) 240-1900
Emergency Closing Number:
854
Stormwater Runoff
A Guide to Urban Stormwater Issues and Solutions
Stormwater, Pollution and You
We All Live Downstream
Recent legislation has been passed that will require
municipalities and developers to install best management
The Connection
practices that will help manage stormwater following the
principles of the hydrologic cycle. Practices will also be
In natural areas, stormwater is not a problem. Nature has implemented that will decrease non-point source pollution.
managed stormwater through the hydrologic cycle. Stormwater
has been recycled since the dawn of time.
Non-point source pollution is all the stuff stormwater picks up
as it runs over land to the sewer and eventually the stream. NonIn developed areas, both urbanization and agriculture have point source pollution includes oil, sediment, nutrients and
altered the hydrologic cycle and the natural management of bacteria from pet waste, chemicals and nutrients from gardens
stormwater. People have tried to control stormwater runoff, but and lawn chemicals, litter, etc. You can help decrease
in many cases have created greater problems, increasing stormwater runoff and prevent non-point source pollution by
flooding, erosion and pollution.
following these tips.
Urban Stormwater Runoff Issues and Solutions
Minimize Lawn Chemicals
Use a Rain Barrel
Stormwater can carry pesticides and herbicides into the stream. Try natural
lawn care methods instead of chemicals. If using chemicals, make sure to
follow directions, and do not apply when the forecast is calling for rain.
Rain Barrels capture and store rain,
making it available for watering gardens,
washing cars, and other activities that you
would use your hose for. The collected
rainwater is used in place of your utility or
well water, therefore reducing costs. The
stored rainwater will not contribute to
stormwater runoff, which causes flooding
and carries pollutant to our streams.
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Do not dump anything down
storm drains – they drain
directly to the creek!
Check with the township for
the location of a hazardous
waste pickup site by visiting
www.tredyffrin.org for
details or page 6 of this
newsletter.
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Properly Dispose of
Hazardous Waste
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evaporation
Never put
anything into
storm sewers,
including oil, paint,
soap, debris, leaves, etc.
Storm sewers do not go
to the sewer plant but
discharge directly into our
streams. You might be
pouring oil into your own
drinking water!
ter
Plant Native Trees and Shrubs
Pick Up After Your Dog
Pet waste can contribute nutrients and bacteria to our
streams. In drinking water areas bacteria can form
algae, which is costly to treat. These costs can be
passed on to you!
Riparian buffers are the vegetated areas
alongside streams. They are an
important part of the natural ecosystem
and vital to the health of streams and
their organisms including plants, fish
and other aquatic organisms.
Do your part for your neighborhood. Help prevent stormwater pollution and Keep Our Streams Clean!
Get involved – join a
watershed group…
Additional Stormwater
Runoff and Pollution
Prevention Tips are
available at:
www.delcocd.org
www.dep.state.pa.us
www.epa.gov/nps/
toolbox/beta
Darby Creek
Valley Association
www.dcva.org
Chester Ridley Crum
Watersheds Association
www.crcwatersheds.org
Financial and other support for this project is provided by the
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant with
the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency’s Section 319 Program.
Green Valleys Association
www.greenvalleys.org
Tredyffrin Township 3
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159 W. Lancaster Ave., Suite #2
Paoli, PA 19301
Member
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Fax: 610-722-0716
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Library News
There's a lot to do this fall at Tredyffrin Township Libraries!
FALL 2010 AUTHOR SERIES AT
TREDYFFRIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
• Stephen Fried, author of Appetite for
America: How Visionary Businessman
Fred Harvey Built a Railroad Hospitality
Empire That Civilized the Wild West
(2010) Thursday, October 7, 2010, 7:30 pm
• Arika Okrent, author of In the Land of
Invented Languages: Esperanto Rock Stars,
Klingon Poets, Loglan Lovers, and Mad Dreamers who Tried to
Build a Perfect Language (2009) Tuesday, October 19, 2010,
7:30 pm
• Robert Lyons, author of On Any Given Sunday: a Life of Bert
Bell (2009) Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 7:30 pm
• Carlin Romano, editor of Philadelphia Noir (2010) Thursday,
November 11, 2010, 7:30 pm
• William Woys Weaver, author of Culinary Ephemera: an
Illustrated History Thursday, December 9, 2010 (snow date
December 13), 7:30 pm
OTHER UPCOMING PROGRAMS
AT TREDYFFRIN
• College Essay Program with Marylyn Calabrese on Tuesday,
September 21, 2010
• Decorating and Organizing with Darla DeMorrow. Decorating
on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Organizing Paperwork on
Tuesday, J anuary 11, 2011
NEW PROGRAMS IN THE CHILDREN'S
LIBRARY AT TREDYFFRIN
CENTENNIAL EVENTS AT PAOLI LIBRARY
Celebrate "A Century of Reading" each month with events for all
ages. Space is limited, so please register at the library or contact
Beverly Michaels at 610-296-7996 or [email protected].
CENTENNIAL AUTHOR SERIES
• Mark Bowden, author of Guests of The Ayatollah, Black Hawk
Down and Killing Pablo - Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 7 pm
• Tony Abbott, author of Danger Guys, Firegirl, The Secrets of
Droon Friday, October 1, 2010, 4:30 pm
• Mystery Writers Panel with John Dobbyn, Bonnie McDougal
Kistler and Barbara Clement - Thursday, October 21, 2010, 7 pm
• Barbara Robinson, author of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Thursday, November 4, 2010, 7 pm
CENTENNIAL SUNDAYS
• Talk Like a Pirate Day: Sunday, September 19, 2010, 1:30-3 pm
• October Stories with Colette Krupinski: Sunday, October 24,
2010, 1:30-3 pm
• Festive Fall Fun: Sunday, November 14, 2010, 1:30-3 pm
• Winter Wonderland Crafts: Sunday, December 12, 2010,
1:30-3 pm
PAOLI LIBRARY BOOK GROUPS
Registration is required and begins Monday, September 13, 2010.
Call the library at 610-688-7092 x210 or stop by and meet Angela
Paoli's Mystery Book Group meets the first Monday of the month
Newman, the new Children's Librarian!
at 10:30 am. Here is the fall schedule:
• Library Pen Pals: Reviving the lost art of letter-writing! Children
grades 4-6 are matched up with pen pals from a library in Northern
New York.
• PAWS for Reading: Children of all ages read aloud to well-train ed,
gentle therapy pets in a positive, one-on-one setting.
• Kids Talk Books (KTB): Book discussion group for children in
grades 4-6. First meeting Friday, September 17, 2010 from 7-9 pm.
"Surviving School: Back-to-School Activities, Tips, and Stories."
• Road Trip Thursday: Pack your bags! Children in grades 1-5
explore the fifty states through stories, music, and crafts.
Thursdays, 4:30-5:15 pm.
• September 13: Mystery and Humor Titles: The Spellman Files by
Lisa Lutz, Flipping Out by Marshall Karp, The Case of the
Missing Books by Ian Samson
• October 4: Music and Mystery Titles: Paganini's Ghost by Paul
Adam, Rainaldi Quartet by Paul Adam, Death at La Fenice by
Donna Leon
• November 8: Mystery, History, and Religion Titles: King James
Conspiracy by Philip dePoy, Dissolution by C.J. Sansom, The
Brother Cadfael mysteries by Ellis Peters
• December 6: Westerns Titles: Cold Dish by Craig Johnson,
Ghostway by Tony Hillerman
Library Story Times
• Paoli hosts story times on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Tredyffrin offers a bunch of sessions for kids of all ages. For details, stop in either
library or visit www.tredyffrinlibraries.org.
• Find details and more events and programs for all ages at Paoli and Tredyffrin Libraries: www.tredyffrinlibraries.org.
Tredyffrin Public Library
582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford
610-688-7092
Paoli Library
18 Darby Road, Paoli
610-296-7996
Tredyffrin Township 5
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Bring unwanted hazardous household automotive products, home maintenance, lawn and pest control products to
the next Regional Southeastern Pennsylvania Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection
The scheduled events are for residents only. BUSINESSES WILL BE TURNED AWAY.
REMAINING 2010 SOUTHEAST PA
COLLECTION SCHEDULE
ALL COLLECTION EVENTS TAKE PLACE FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM
DATE
LOCATION
ADDRESS
September 11
New Garden Maintenance
Building
8934 Gap Newport Road
Landenberg, PA 19350
MATERIALS
ACCEPTED
HHW ONLY - NO
ELECTRONICS
September 16 THURSDAY
Rose Tree Park
Media, PA
1521 N. Providence Rd.
HHW & ELECTRONICS
September 25
Streets Department 3rd
District Highway Yard
22nd St. & York St.
Philadelphia, PA
HHW & ELECTRONICS
September 25
Quakertown Community Pool
600 W. Mill Street
Quakertown, PA 18951
HHW & ELECTRONICS
October 9
Upper Chichester Township
Municipal Building
8500 Furey Road
Boothwyn, PA 19061
HHW & ELECTRONICS
October 9
Government Services Center
601 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19380
HHW & ELECTRONICS
October 23
Lower Merion Township
Public Works
1300 N. Woodbine Ave.
Penn Valley, PA 19072
HHW & ELECTRONICS
October 23
Streets Department Facility
3033 S. 63rd St. - NW of
Passayunk Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
HHW & ELECTRONICS
November 6
Streets Department Facility
Delaware Ave. between
Castor Ave & Lewis St.
Bridesburg Section (Near
Allegheny Exit of I-95)
HHW & ELECTRONICS
Events that accept electronics accept all electronic equipments attached to a computer - monitors, keyboards,
cables, printers, faxes, scanners, etc. TV's smaller than 27 inches are also accepted. TV's larger than 27 inches can
be recycled through the manufacturer by visiting the TV manufacturer's website.
Daniel Murphy
Certified Arborist
Murphy's Tree Service
PO BOX 273
Wayne, PA 19087
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office 610-688-3669
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
List of Accepted Materials
PAINT
PRODUCTS
Turpentine
Wallpaper Cement
Paint Thinners
Strippers & Removers
Oil-Based Paints
Stains, Varnish
Shellac
Other Solvent Based
Paint Products
OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS
Swimming Pool Chemicals
Weed Killers
Septic Tank Degreasers
Asphalt Sealers
Caulking Compounds
Joint Compound
Roof Cements
AUTOMOTIVE
PRODUCTS
Grease & Rust Solvents
Fuel Additives
Carburetor Cleaners
Transmission/Brake Fluid
Antifreeze
Gasoline
Car Batteries
HOUSEHOLD
PRODUCTS
Drain Openers
Rug Cleaners
Wood & Metal Cleaners
Toilet Bowl Cleaners
Adhesives/Solvents
Mothballs/Flakes
Spot Removers
Dry Cleaning Fluid
Kerosene
Materials that will not be accepted at any of the collection sites:
Latex Paint* (Water-Based)
Appliances
Used Motor Oil**
HOUSEHOLD
OTHER
Explosives & Ammunition
Infectious or Medical Waste
Radioactive Waste
Acids, Caustics, Solvents
Flammables
Oxidizers
Reactives
Organic Peroxide
Reactive Metals
Lead
Pesticides
Mercury Bearing Items
Gas Cylinders 20 lbs or less
Asbestos
220 lbs. or 25 gallons
Unidentified Waste
Pressurized CFCs & HCFCs
Tires
• The county will not accept any commercial/industrial generated hazardous waste
• The county will not accept any material which cannot be legally disposed of at a hazardous waste facility.
• Do not mix materials.
• Tighten lids on all containers. If containers are leaking, pack in larger container with newspaper to soak up leaks.
• Bring all substances in original containers with labels. Items must be identifiable.
• Alkaline household batteries may be thrown in the trash.
*Take off lid, dry out paint, discard can without lid; or pour paint into plastic bag with absorbent material (clay based kitty
litter, saw dust, rags) place bag and can without lid in trash.
**Call 610-273-3771 ext. 228 for recycling locations list or contact local automotive service center.
Discount cannot be combined with any other offer.
Tredyffrin Township 7
Snow Information
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
In order for the Public Works Department to most effectively plow our streets, please help by keeping in mind the following policies:
Waste Receptacles: When placing your waste receptacle for pick up by the disposal company, please remember to keep the receptacle behind
the curb or edge of paving. Trash cans in the street can make it difficult for motorists to pass, and they also hinder winter snow plowing
operations.
Parking: From the beginning of the storm until the roadway is cleared, no vehicle, trailer, boat or camper should be parked in the roadway.
Violating this regulation could result in a fine.
If the roadway is the only parking option (due to lack of a driveway or a dangerously steep driveway), you may apply for an on-street snow/ice
parking permit from the Public Works Department. You will then be directed to park on a specific side of the street so that the snow removal
vehicles are still able to plow. To obtain such a permit, call (610) 408-3620.
There are a few streets exempt from this regulation:
• Berkley Road - full length
• Minor Ave - full length
• Fairview Ave - full length
• Mt. Pleasant Ave - east side
• Garrett Ave - full length
• Summit Ave - east side
• Henry Ave - full length
• WoodbineAve - east side, between W. Central
• Keystone Ave - west side
and Garrett Ave.
Sidewalks: Keeping sidewalks safe is another important winter concern. Residents must clear snow, sleet and ice from the sidewalks in front of
their property no more than 30 hours after a storm. For stubborn icy spots, be sure to use ice control methods such as salt or sawdust.
Hydrants: Please help our volunteer fire companies by clearing around fire hydrants after a storm.
Driveways and Parking Lots: Pushing, plowing or throwing snow from private property into the street is
prohibited.
MAILBOX POLICY
During plowing operations, occasionally mailboxes are damaged. This is usually not a result of the plow
contacting the mailbox; the damage occurs due to the weight of the snow or slush. In the event your mailbox is
damaged due to plowing operations, please contact the Public Works Department. If it is determined a
Township plow truck damaged a mailbox, the Township's policy in this regard is as follows:
• The Township will reimburse the property owner up to $100 for a mailbox they purchased (resident to provide receipt) or install a
standard "box store" mailbox and post or repair the existing mailbox (if poss ible).
• In either case, the new mailbox must be installed as far back from the edge of the road as Post Office regulations permit to reduce the
likelihood of a repeat occurrence.
• Property owners must notify the Township within 21 days after the snow event in which the mailbox was damaged to receive the
reimbursement or a new standard mailbox.
• If a driver is aware that a mailbox was damaged or if a resident contacts the Township to report a damaged mailbox, the resident will be
sent a copy of this policy within 24 hours.
• Questions should be directed to [email protected] or 610-408-3620.
PLOWING OPERATIONS
There are approximately 107 miles of Township roadway. We also perform snow and ice control on 12.5 miles of state owned roads. The
Township can mobilize up to twenty trucks for plowing operations. We also have backhoes and front end loaders to clear sleet and accumulated
snow (for example at the end of cul de sacs) when necessary. Depending upon the storm, we lease additional equipment to assist our forces in
clearing the roads for which we are responsible.
The Township has established primary roadways in each of our nine plowing routes that are done first to get the majority of residents moving.
Secondary and tertiary roads are done after the primary roads..
Please be patient and allow ample time for them to arrive in your area. In the event that problems do occur, call the office at
(610) 408-3620. During a storm, there is not always someone to answer the phone, but messages are checked regularly.
The Board of Supervisors will consider amendments to update Tredyffrin's snow-related ordinances later this year. More information will be
on the Township's website.
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Winter Deicing Tips for Residents
Excess salt and other deicing chemicals can harm aquatic life in our streams and impact drinking water supplies. This
winter, 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…
• Control application of chemical deicers and avoid over application.
• 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
(CaCl2) and Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA).
• For larger areas, apply salt as a brine solution to prevent drift off of paved
surfaces.
• After snowmelt, sweep up residues, including sand, to prevent it from
washing into storm drains and streams.
Information from the Public Works Department
Roadside vegetation: Please note that overhanging branches and vegetation can make it difficult for the
motoring public to pass on streets. Overhanging branches and limbs can also hinder snow plowing efforts in the
winter months. Please remember that it is the property owner's responsibility to keep their road frontage free of
overhanging tree limbs and vegetation.
The Tredyffrin Township Property Maintenance Code § 149-5B states: "Premises with landscaping and lawns, hedges and
bushes shall be kept from becoming overgrown and unsightly where exposed to public view, so that they do not constitute a
blighting factor to adjoining property."
Sewer vents: Please remember that all sewer vents are to be capped, and should be 6" above the soil surface.
Leaves and cut grass: Yard waste of any type should not be placed in the street. Yard waste such as leaves and cut grass clog
inlet tops and can contribute to ponding on the road in heavy downpours. Leaves not only clog inlets, but can make for
slippery travel on road surfaces.
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Polishing
Interiors Restored
Engine Cleaning
Undercarriages
See Website for Additional Services
Tredyffrin Township 9
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Right in your backyard!
Discover Paddle Tennis this Fall!
Men's & Women's
League Tennis Teams
and Mixed Socials
Tennis/Paddle Camps, Clinics & Lessons
Swim Team League & Lessons
Two 25-meter Olympic Pools
Six Tennis Courts--2 Har Tru, 4 All-weather
Three Paddles Courts & Warming Hut
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Walkways & Bike Lanes Survey
Tredyffrin Township is currently in the process of determining where to plan for walkways and bike lanes. Before any
recommendations are made, the Sidewalks Subcommittee appointed by the Board of Supervisors is interested in hearing from
Tredyffrin residents on this issue.
You can fill out a survey on the Township’s website: http://www.tredyffrin.org/boards/stap/sidewalk.aspx or pick up hard
copies at the Township Building, Tredyffrin Public Library or Paoli Library.
Deadline for responses: Sunday, November 7, 2010.
In addition to this survey, there will be a public meeting on Thursday, October 7th, 7:00 p.m. in the Township Building.
Tredyffrin Township's Foundation for Parks and Recreation
Tredyffrin Township's Foundation for Parks and Recreation is a volunteer organization of Tredyffrin residents and friends
dedicated to:
• Enhancing the beauty and utility of the township's parks.
• Stewardship of the township's open space and pedestrian trails.
• Providing community recreational and cultural activities within the park system.
The Foundation is an independent (of the township) organization for exclusive charitable and educational purposes within the
meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Simply stated, the Foundation is certified tax-exempt and
donations to the Foundation are tax deductible.
This year, the Foundation sponsored three summer concerts at Wilson Farm Park
with the support of Main Line Health Paoli Hospital.
Make your tax deductible contribution payable to:
Tredyffrin Township's Foundation for Parks and Recreation
Mail your contribution to:
Kurt Misialek, Treasurer
Tredyffrin Township's Foundation forParks and Recreation
c/o Tredyffrin Township
1100 Duportail Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
For more information, email:[email protected] or visit our website: Tredyffrinparksfoundation.org
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Public Access TV
Don't just
watch TV...
Make it!
We'll teach you how to shoot & cut, how to frame, light & get great sound!
You & your crew can build a series that airs for free on TV!
Or attend to learn how to make better home videos!
FREE Basics of Video
Production/Certification
Classes:
Basics of Videography:
Repeated:
7-9 PM Thursday, September 16
12-2 PM Saturday, September 18
Lighting Basics:
Repeated:
7-9 PM Thursday, September 23
12-2 PM Saturday, September 25
Sound Gathering:
Repeated:
7-9 PM Thursday, September 30
12-2 PM Saturday, October 2
FREE Studio Control Room 101 (Prerequisite: Certification):
Switching: 7–8 PM October 5 (Repeated 2–3 PM October 9)
Graphics: 7–8 PM October 12 (Repeated 2–3 PM October 16)
Virtual Sets: 7–8 PM October 19 (Repeated 2–3 PM October 23)
FREE Field Shooting for the Edit (Prerequisite: Certification):
B Roll: 7–9 PM October 7 (Repeated 12–2 PM October 9)
Interviews: 7–9 PM October 14 (Repeated 12–2 PM October 16)
Pro Techniques: 7–9 PM October 21 (Repeated 12–2 PM October 23)
• Our curricula are free to Tredyffrin residents and crewmembers of shows produced by Tredyffrin residents. The
Basics of Production curriculum is mandatory for every Tredyffrin Township Public Access TV producer and
crewmember and is a required prerequisite for the Control Room and Shooting for the Edit courses.
• Every taping, according to the physical demands of the production, requires a certain number of certified crewmembers to
safely tape a show.At least three Basics of Production-certified crewmembers, one of whom must be the (Tredyffrin
resident) Lead Certified Producer, are required for a three-camera studio taping.
• The number of crewmembers required for any field production will be determined by the studio manager at the time of the
equipment loan. The basic determining factor will always be how many pairs of hands are necessary to keep talent, crew and
equipment safe.
• Only Basics of Production-certified crewmembers may use our facilities and equipment.
• Classes are held at the Greenwood Studio in the Tredyffrin Township Building at 1100 DuPortail Road in Berwyn.
• Students may attend either the weekday evening or the Saturday class, and that selection may change week to week.
• Space may be limited to first registrants. Classes may be cancelled if attendance is low.
• Register by 5 PM on the Friday preceding the curriculum at [email protected] or by calling our Comcast
Studio/Station Manager Gene Donahue at 610-408-3633.
Comcast Ch. 2 & Verizon FIOS Ch. 24
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Public Access TV
Summer League Basketball Champions
Congratulations to the 2010
Summer Basketball League Champions:
The Magics!!
The 2010 Summer Basketball League season was six weeks long with 80 boys
participating. The Magics defeated the Rockets in the final game of the playoff
championship.
Remaining 2010 Meeting Schedule
Board of Supervisors
Mondays, 7:30 pm
October 4, 18
November 8, 15
December 6, 20
Cable TV Advisory Committee
Wednesdays, 7 pm
October 6
November 3
December 1
Environmental Advisory Council
Tuesdays, 7 pm
October 12
November 9
December 14
Historical Architectural
Review Board
Wednesdays, 7:30 pm
October 20
November 17
December 15
Libraries Board
7:30 pm at Tredyffrin Library
Wednesday, October 27 at
Paoli Library
Tuesday, November 23
December TBA
Parks and Recreation Board
Wednesdays, 7 pm
October 13
November 10
December 8
Sidewalks, Trails and Paths
Thursdays, 9 am
November 18
Planning Commission
Thursdays, 7pm
October 21
November 18
December 16
Pension Trustee
Thursday, 7:30 am
November 4
Municipal Authority
Tuesday, 7pm
October 19
Traffic Committee
Wednesdays, 7:30 am
October 20
November 17
December 15
Stormwater Committee
Tuesdays, 7:30 am
October 12
November 9
December 14
Zoning Hearing Board
Thursdays, 7:30 pm
October 28
Tuesday, November 16
Tuesday, December 14
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School is Open - Driving Tips
Tredyffrin Township Police in partnership with the AAA Motorists Association Safety Campaign reminds us
that with each new school year, we must remain cautious with our driving habits and pay strict attention to
traffic laws.
The greatest threat children face today is motor vehicle crashes. While walking, cycling or as a passenger in a
motor vehicle, these crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 3 and older. The problem escalates
during the months kids are in school. Kids are vulnerable for several reasons.
• They are small and less visible to motorists.
• It is more difficult for children to judge traffic situations, because their peripheral vision is one-third
narrower than an adult's.
• Children do not always possess the capability to make sound judgments.
• Children can be easily distracted, especially when around other kids.
In short, kids are not adults - and it's up to drivers to compensate for these differences.
Parents of school aged children are equally reminded to actively participate in safe pedestrian and
motorist practices.
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deregulation process was mandated by the State in the 1990's and the transition period is ending.
Some important facts to know about Pennsylvania Electric Deregulation:
• You can now shop around for electrical providers
• If you don't shop, PECO will become your default provider and their cost may not be the lowest
• Your electric bill is split into three categories - generation cost (variable), distribution cost (fixed), and transmission cost
(fixed)
• There used to be only one variable on how much your electricity cost -how much you used. Now there are two - how
much you use and how much it costs your generator to produce it
• Electricity prices used to be fixed for long periods. That will change. Electricity is now going to be priced the same way
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