Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

The annual Regional Southeastern Pennsylvania Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection events for Chester County will take place on April 10, May 15, June 25, September 11, and October 9, 2010. Computers may also be dropped off on April 10, June 25 and October 9, 2010. For information on which automotive, paint, outdoor, and home maintenance products qualify, see Southeast Pennsylvania Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Material List .

– February 8, 2010

Area Residents Invited to Open House on Feb 11

PECO plans a new electric transmission line and other system upgrades to increase reliability for southern Chester County. These upgrades are part of a $21 million project which involves installing a new 230-kilovolt (Kv) electric transmission line along seven miles of an existing utility right-of-way, which will connect the company's substations in Landenberg and West Grove. For more information, see PECO Plans $21 Million in System Upgrades in Southern Chester County.

Area residents interested in more details about the project are invited to an open house that PECO will host on Thursday, February 11 from 6 pm to 9 pm at Church in the Vineyard, 111 Vineyard Way (off South Jennersville Road/Route 796, just south of Baltimore Pike) in West Grove. Residents can attend at any time to talk with members of the project team and learn about the plan.

– February 4, 2010

Volunteers Needed to Help Plant Trees

Your volunteer efforts are needed on March 20, 2010 to help restore a portion of the Middle Branch of the White Clay Creek and to help create a greener community. The goal is to plant a mixture of 2,450 trees, within 100 feet of either side of the creek, to help stabilize the banks; to absorb nitrates and other harmful chemicals before they have a chance to enter the creek; and to provide wildlife habitat. If you can lend a hand, please send an email to volunteer@franklintownship.us with your contact information. For directions to the preserve and a list of what to bring, see Volunteers Needed for the Goodwin Preserve Reforestation .

To learn more about the health of the White Clay Creek watershed, as well as efforts to improve water quality within the watershed, see two reports prepared for the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Management Committee: State of the Watershed Report (5.63 MB) and White Clay Creek Watershed Reforestation Plan . And remember, we can all do our part to help improve water quality within the watershed by adopting simple, water-friendly habits that help prevent stormwater pollution.

– February 3, 2010

No Municipal Tax Increase

In December the Board of Supervisors passed the 2010 Budget . It includes funding for continued road maintenance and the same level of services, with no increase in municipal taxes.

– January 21, 2010

Now is a good time to fix a growing problem

Tree limbs and branches that grow into subdivision streets are becoming a problem. Residents can help solve the problem by trimming any branches or vegetation, under about 13 feet high, that extend into roadways. In general, winter or very early spring—before new growth begins—is the best time to prune. Of course, there are exceptions, so you may wish to check pruning guidelines for specific plant groups.

For more information on this roadway problem, see A Growing Problem in FT , Franklin Township Newsletter (December 2009, p 5). For resources on how to prune properly, see PA Trees.org: Pruning Your Trees for Strength, Structure and Form.

– January 21, 2010

Winter Weather Reminder

Please remember to keep roadways free of obstructions when snow needs to be removed from roadways or roads need to be salted. For more detailed information about snow plowing, including tips for correctly clearing your driveway, see Snow Plowing in Franklin Township (2.64mb).

– January 4, 2010

Other News

Chester County Department of Aging Services is asking for your help in supporting local senior citizens. You can show your support by donating funds or volunteering. For more information, see Sponsor a Senior Citizen.

– February 8, 2010

Lincoln University will host a series of events at the Ware Center Theater from February 11 through April 15. For more information, see Langston Hughes Program for the Promotion of the Arts .

– February 8, 2010

Chester County Department of Aging Services has released their latest newsletter, No Place Like Home? (January 2010). Like other issues, this one highlights some of the programs and resources available to seniors. It also includes a checklist for taking medication safely and an article on peripheral neuropathy.

– January 13, 2010