Haverford Township • 2325 Darby Road • Havertown, PA • Delaware County • 610-446-1000 • www.haverfordtownship.com SPRING/SUMMER 2014 NEWSLETTER SPRING/SUMMER 2014 NEWSLETTER William F. Wechsler 9th Ward Commissioner Chris Connell, Sr. 8th Ward Commissioner James E. McGarrity 7th Ward Commissioner Larry Holmes 6th Ward Commissioner Jeff Heilmann 5th Ward Commissioner Daniel J. Siegel 4th Ward Commissioner Jane F. Hall 3rd Ward Commissioner Mario Oliva 2nd Ward Commissioner Steve D'Emilio 1st Ward Commissioner Inside This Issue Contact Information ........................2 Savor the Flavor ..............................3 Land Development Procedures .....4 Historical Commission News .........6 Grange Estate News........................7 Local Service Tax ............................8 Curb & Sidewalk Regulations ........9 Summer Safety Tips......................10 Environmental News .....................11 Skatium News...........................12-13 Library News..................................14 Brookline Fire Co. Celebrates 100 Years.....................................16 Safety Tip: House Numbers..........17 Parks & Recreation ..................19-22 Notice: Regarding Trash, Yard Waste & Recycling The trash, yard waste and recycling calendar is being changed to better serve our community. We will now pickup yard waste on Monday for the entire township. Monday's trash will now be collected on Tuesday and Tuesday's trash will be collected on Wednesday . The Thursday and Friday collection will remain the same for trash and recycling. Starting on June 2, 2014, we will be picking up yard waste in brown biodegradable bags. Absolutely no plastic bags are to be used for yard waste. All trash, yard waste and recycling is to be out by 6:30 a.m. on your collection day. The following items are acceptable in single stream recycling: Glass: clear and colored Effective June 2, 2014 glass jars and bottles only. Cans: aluminum, steel and bi-metal food and drink cans only. Plastic: bottles and containers #1 to #7 only. No plastic toys, swimming pools, ornaments, trash cans, hangers, fencing, flat pieces of plastic, plastic bags or styrofoam is to go into the recycling. Paper: newspaper, junk mail, office paper, cardboard egg cartons (no styrofoam egg cartons), cereal boxes, gift wrap and tissue paper as long as there are no plastic liners associated with the paper. Corrugated cardboard boxes must be flattened and tied. Brush: 3 feet or less in length, tied and less than 40 pounds each bundle. Limbs cannot be any larger than 1 ½" in diameter. ! Nothing is to be sticking out of any trash can or bag for the safety of our employees ! No paint is to be put into regular trash. If you have latex paint, please call 610-446-1000 x2263 to arrange a pickup. ! If you have a contractor working at your home, the contractor must remove and dispose of all debris from the job. The township will not remove it. ! No trash can is to be larger than 32 gallons. ! No individual item is to be over 40 pounds or over 3 feet long. ! Household furniture and appliances must be disposed of by bulk pickup. ! If there is a problem with your trash, yard waste or recycling, it will be tagged with an orange hang tag marked with the problem and it will not be picked up.
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Haverford Township • 2325 Darby Road • Havertown, PA • Delaware County • 610-446-1000 • www.haverfordtownship.com
Inside This IssueContact Information ........................2Savor the Flavor ..............................3Land Development Procedures .....4Historical Commission News .........6Grange Estate News........................7Local Service Tax ............................8Curb & Sidewalk Regulations ........9Summer Safety Tips......................10Environmental News .....................11Skatium News...........................12-13Library News..................................14Brookline Fire Co. Celebrates 100 Years.....................................16Safety Tip: House Numbers..........17Parks & Recreation ..................19-22
Notice: Regarding Trash, Yard Waste & Recycling
The trash, yard waste and recycling calendar is being changed to better serve our community. We will now pickup yard waste on Monday for the entire township.
Monday's trash will now be collected on Tuesday and Tuesday's trash will be collected on Wednesday. The Thursday and Friday collection will remain the s a m e f o r t r a s h a n d recycling.
Starting on June 2, 2014, we will be picking up yard w a s t e i n b r o w n b i o d e g r a d a b l e b a g s . Absolutely no plastic bags are to be used for yard waste.
All trash, yard waste and recycling is to be out by 6 : 3 0 a . m . o n y o u r collection day.
The following items are acceptable in single stream recycling:
Glass: clear and colored
Effective June 2, 2014glass jars and bottles only.
Cans: aluminum, steel and bi-metal food and drink cans only.
Plastic: b o t t l e s a n d containers #1 to #7 only. No plastic toys, swimming pools, ornaments, trash cans, hangers, fencing, flat pieces of plastic, plastic bags or styrofoam is to go into the recycling.
Paper: newspaper, junk m a i l , o f f i c e p a p e r , cardboard egg cartons (no styrofoam egg cartons), cereal boxes, gift wrap and tissue paper as long as there are no plastic l iners associated with the paper. Corrugated cardboard boxes must be flattened and tied.
Brush: 3 feet or less in length, tied and less than 40 pounds each bundle. Limbs cannot be any larger than 1 ½" in diameter.
! Nothing is to be sticking out of any trash can or
bag for the safety of our employees
! No paint is to be put into regular trash. If you have latex paint, please call 610-446-1000 x2263 to arrange a pickup.
! If you have a contractor working at your home, the contractor must remove and dispose of all debris from the job. The t o w n s h i p w i l l n o t remove it.
! No trash can is to be larger than 32 gallons.
! No individual item is to be over 40 pounds or over 3 feet long.
! Household furniture and appliances must be disposed of by bulk pickup.
! If there is a problem with your trash, yard waste or recycling, it will be tagged with an orange hang tag marked with the problem and it will not be picked up.
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Important Contact Information:Township Building - 2325 Darby RoadHavertown, ..............................................610-446-1000Township Manager ............................................ext. 2232Asst. Twp. Mgr., Operations/Community Development
William F. Wechsler 108 N. Morgan Avenue Havertown, PA 19083 610-789-2299 [email protected]
7th Ward
8th Ward
9th Ward
Board of CommissionersHaverford Township is governed by nine Township Commissioners who are elected by the residents of each of its nine wards. Commissioners elect their own President and Vice-President at the beginning of each new year. The Commissioners appoint a Township Manager, who oversees all Township staff. Regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Quatrani Building, 2325 Darby Road, Havertown, PA. Meetings are taped and aired on Comcast Channel 10 and Verizon Channel 38: Tuesday (if available) at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday at 12 noon and 7:00 p.m., Thursday at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Friday at 10 a.m., and Monday at 7 p.m. President- Mario Oliva Vice President - Jeff Heilmann
4th Ward
5th Ward
6th Ward
Daniel J. Siegel, Esquire 1705 Marilyn Drive Havertown, PA 19083 610-446-1117 [email protected]
Jeff Heilmann 218 Rodney Circle Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-945-7064 [email protected]
Larry Holmes, Esquire 2109 Chestnut Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003 215-575-7153 [email protected]
Haverford Township School District50 East Eagle Rd., Havertown ...610-853-5900
School Board President Denis A. Gray, Esq. ................610-520-1191
Business Manager/Board Secretary Richard Henderson .610-853-5900 ext. 7106
Members Coleen Bennett .......................610-853-3186
Haverford Twp. School District Board of Directors
Russell Bilotta .........................610-789-7976
Lawrence A. Feinberg ............610-896-3880
Patricia Giambuzzi .................610-446-8212
James E. Goldschmidt ............610-446-6755
Philip R. Hopkins ...................610-446-4127
Joseph Martin, PhD ................610-446-6477
Gregg A. Parker.......................610-565-0100
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Savor the FlavorThursday, June 5, 20146:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Grange Estate comes to life during our annual Savor the Flavor Event!
Joining us this year:!Edgewood Café!Oakmont National Pub!Tip O'Leary Restaurant & Bar!Pepperoncini's Italian Market & Catering! J D's Cake Designs!Main Line Culinary Academy! Sampan Inn
A BIG Night for Everyone at Savor the Flavor!! Auction Items from local businesses! Musical Entertainment will be provided by the
John Hoey Orchestra
$30.00 per person. Please forward your check payable to Friends of the Grange.
Thank you for your support!
Local establishments bring their specialties to the Grange Estate for an enjoyable night of food and drink and entertainment.
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Land Development Process & ProceduresWhat Residents Need To Know AboutNew Developments And Businesses
In Haverford Township
As elected officials, Commissioners receive frequent requests to intercede in land use matters involving proposed developments (both residential and commercial) that are under review by the Zoning Hearing Board or Planning Commission. To assist residents in understanding the "how" and "why" of the land development process, we offer the following basics of the land development process and procedures:
! A municipality's ability to enact local laws is provided to the municipali ty from the Commonwealth. Municipalities may not create laws that are incompatible with state law.
! Municipalities must apply the local zoning laws uniformly to all property owners and uses in any given zoning district.
! Generally, a municipality is permitted to regulate uses and may, in some cases, prohibit a use in order to protect the general health, safety and welfare of residents.
! If a landowner or tenant desires to use a property in a manner that is inconsistent with land use or zoning laws, the owner or tenant has the right to seek relief from the zoning or land use law. Generally, an application for relief from zoning or land use laws is heard by the Zoning Hearing Board.
! A municipality may appear as a party before the Zoning Hearing Board on an application but it may not prevent an owner or tenant from filing an application and having it be heard. In order to insure public awareness of any
application for zoning relief, the municipality provides public notice of the Zoning Hearing Board hearings so that residents may participate in the hearings and express approval or opposition to the request.
! Municipalities may not limit a particular use from locating in close proximity to the same particular use. For example, Township officials often hear "we don't need another bank, pizza shop, nail salon when there is already one on that street."
! The Zoning Hearing Board acts as a quasi-judicial body is made up of members appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Zoning Hearing Board members act independently of the Board of Commissioners and conduct a function very similar to a Court. They are charged to hear all applications, weigh all evidence and render a decision.
! Commissioners may not appear before the Zoning Hearing Board in support of or opposition to a particular application unless there is consent of the full Board of Commissioners to take a position on an application. This limitation on a Commissioner appearing before the Zoning Hearing Board is particularly important in matters that may result in a later land development application being heard by the Commissioners. If a Commissioner took a public stance in favor of or opposition to a Zoning Hearing application, the Commissioner may be forced to abstain from any Commissioner vote on the later land development application.
In addition to the Township Zoning Ordinance, the Township also has a subdivision and land development ordinance which further regulates how property owners can develop and divide property.
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Historical Commission
Historical CommissionThe Haverford Township Historical Commission recently completed and presented their application to the Board of Commissioners on March 10, 2014 to become a Certified Local Government (http://www.nps.gov/history/hpg/local/clg.html). Being recognized as a CLG allows the HTHC access to the Federal Preservation Program which is a joint program issued by the local, state, and national government dedicated to historic preservation. Being a CLG demonstrates the community's commitment to saving what is important from the past for future generations. The Board voted to approve the application, and the next step in the process is sending the application to the State for review. If you would like to contact the Historical Commission, please call the HT Zoning Officer at 610-446-1000, or visit the Township's website at: www.haverfordtownship.com.
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Join us along beautiful, scenic Karakung Drive as we join together to celebrate our historic heritage.
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Historic Grange Estate Begins 39th SeasonThe Historic Grange Estate opens its doors for the 39th Tour Season, 1:00 p.m., April 5, with tours of the mansion, 1:00 -4:00 p.m., most Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 26, with the last tour beginning at 3:30 p.m. The tours are conducted by volunteers, and admission is $4 for adults, $1 for children 10 and under.
Private tours for groups are available by appointment by calling the Estate's office at 610-446-4958.
There will be no tours on Sept. 27, Haverford Township Day or May 31.
The Grange Estate's Gift Shoppe will also be open during tour hours, and is brimming with hand-crafted "made-in-America" gifts.
Upcoming events, hosted by Friends of the Grange are:
* May 7, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Container Garden Workshop, sponsored by Haverford Township Adult School; a hands-on demonstration class given by the Master Gardeners instructors. Fee is $25, and registration is required by calling 610-446-8022.
* June 1, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Heritage Day Festival, presented by the Haverford Township Historical Society, Friends of the Grange will have an event and history info booth on Karakung Drive; walk the Heritage Trail to the Grange Estate where mansion tours will be given.
* June 5, 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., Savor The Flavor. Local establishments bring their specialties for a night of food, drink and entertainment; $30 per person, send checks -- payable to Friends of the Grange -- to FOG, 143 Myrtle Ave., Havertown, PA 19083.
* Aug. 7, 7:00 p.m., Magic Show and Ice Cream Social, with "Magic by Ari," at St. James United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 135 Myrtle Avenue; $6 per person. This event fills up quickly, so call with phone reservations -- 610-446-4958 -- no later than July 31
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Local Service Tax (LST)
What is it and who is required to pay it?
The state legislature has changed the name many times over the decades --- "head tax", OPT, EMS, and now LST. Per the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Local Tax Enabling Act (Act 511) and more specifically, per the Haverford Township Local Services Tax Ordinance: "Individuals engaging in an occupation, trade or profession in Haverford Township are required to pay the Local Services Tax." Tri-State Financial Group, LLC is the Township's official business tax collector.
As an employer, you are required to deduct an annual maximum of $52.00 from the wages of each employee with earned income from all sources within Haverford Township of more than $12,000 received in a calendar year. LST is withheld on a pro-rated basis determined by the number of pay periods for a calendar year. For example, weekly payrolls will have $1.00 deducted, biweekly payroll will have $2.00 deducted, monthly payrolls will have $4.33 deducted, and bi-monthly payrolls will have $2.17 deducted. Each quarter is treated as a 13 week pay period. The tax and return is due on a quarterly basis on the last day of the month following the close of each quarter. A list of employees and withholding amounts must be attached. Forms must be filed even if no monies are due or no employees are being reported.
Self-employed individuals with a base (e.g.) home based or main location) within Haverford Township but no other employees are still required to pay LST on themselves as a
self-employed individual. In this case, you can submit your $52.00 in the first quarter (due 4/30). Returns must be filed in each of the subsequent quarters stating "zero" additional employees to avoid receiving delinquent notices.
The tax can be no more than $52.00 on each individual for each calendar year, regardless of the number of municipalities in which the individual may be employed. So if an individual works for more than one employer, LST would be withheld by their "primary" employer only. An exemption certificate should be filed with the second employer with a paystub as proof of employment showing LST withheld elsewhere.
An individual who does not anticipate earning $12,000 in a given year must file an exemption certificate with their employer, and no tax should be withheld. The employee must provide prior year end paystubs or W2 to confirm their income was less than $12,000. Exemption certificates are required to be filed on an annual basis. If at any time a person who has filed an exemption earns equal to or more than $12,000, the employer should withhold a lump sum amount to "catch-up" and begin withholding LST thereafter.
Refund Applications are available for any taxpayer who overpaid or should have been exempt. Requests for refunds may be made within three years of the due date for filing the return. Supporting documents, as explained on the form, must be attached before any refund will be considered.
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Curb and Sidewalk RegulationsCurbs play an important role by maintaining the edge of the paved roadways to prevent them from crumbling, defining the travel lanes, and, most importantly, for stormwater management. Sidewalks are also vital public amenity that provide a safe pedestrian travel way, improve the walkability of the community that helps public health and socialization.
Under our current code and consistent with state law, when the Board of Commissioners pass a resolution requiring the construction of new curbs and/or sidewalks along a street that previously had none, property owners have a prescribed period of time for the required improvements to be completed. When a sidewalk is considered to be defective, damaged or to create a public nuisance, such as a tripping hazard or where a curb does not provide a minimum height of 4" from the surface of a road to the top of
the curb, it is the responsibility of the property owner to have the defective section of curb or sidewalk replaced.
Because of concerns raised by residents about newly replaced curbs causing a saw-tooth appearance, sidewalks that are not being properly maintained and recent presentations by township realtors that believe point of sale curb and sidewalk replacements alone fail to equitably enforce the township regulations, the Board of Commissioners is considering an amendment of the Township's Street and Sidewalk regulations. The amendment would require the inspection of the curbs and sidewalks fronting along a roadway that is scheduled to be repaved.
As with all Township business, residents are encouraged to attend public meetings to offer their input in this matter, or follow the discussion
through recorded broadcasts on your cable television provider's local government channel (Comcast channel 5, Verizon channel 38.)
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Summer Safety Tips
Mosquito breeding begins in April. After a long winter remove all standing water from your gutters, pools, flower pots, bird baths, trash cans, tires, etc.
Picnics and barbequing are great ways to celebrate the summer months. According to 2008 statistics, gas and charcoal grills were the cause of 3,400 structure fires and 4,900 outdoor fires, totaling $137 million dollars in damage. Be sure to remember some of these safety tips before firing up the grill:
Check the hose and fittings on gas grills before ignition. If they are cracked or worn, replace them.
Never use lighter fluid on charcoal grills once they have been lit.
Use your barbeque outdoors and away from the house or deck.
Establish a 3' "safe zone" around the grill. Keep all children, pets, and combustible materials out of the zone.
Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing while barbequing.
Use long handled flippers and tongs.
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Following these few tips can help insure that only the burgers and hot dogs get burned this summer. Stay safe and happy grilling!
Sign-up for WNV Press Releases for all info on mosquito spraying in the Township at: www.westnile.state.pa.us.
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Haverford 100 Rain GardensThe Haverford Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC), a working group of Haverford Township, is coordinating this effort to build 100 new rain gardens in 10 years to help our waterways and reduce flooding in our community and downstream towns. EAC is collaborating with Township departments, non-profit and community groups and YOU!
Build a Rain Garden: To support Rain Gardens and responsible Storm Water Management in Haverford Township and enhance our environment and quality of life, sign up to help build or nominate your home or a nearby public space for a Rain Garden. Look for details soon on the Haverford EAC web page or send an "I Want Rain Gardens" email ([email protected]) to get on our informational email distribution list now. Let us know if you may want to build one at your home, know of a flood prone area or public park that can use rain gardens or want to help with planning and building rain gardens.
Adopt a Rain Garden: Your business can sponsor a rain garden by contributing to the cost of materials for construction or adopt its maintenance and you can place a tasteful sponsorship sign at the garden. Email for further information ([email protected]).
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The Environment & YouKeep Yard Waste Away from Streams Dumping of yard clippings, leaves, and other debris into stream valleys and floodplains is a serious problem and is often illegal under state and local floodplain and water quality ordinances.
! Yard waste like leaves, grass, and brush piled along stream edges suffocates and kills the trees and shrubs that are critical for avoiding stream bank erosion.
! Yard waste piled along streams can easily be washed into streams during large rain events. Once in the stream, this burst of organic material contributes a harmful excess of nutrients, which in turn robs the stream of oxygen needed by fish and aquatic insects.
A few tips for handling yard waste:
DO follow your county and municipal schedules for drop off or collection of yard waste. DO NOT use plastic or paper grocery bags, only paper yard waste bags.
DO compost leaves or yard waste whenever possible. Find out more about composting and yard disposal from the Chester County Sol id Waste Authori ty (http://www.chestercountyswa.org/) or Delaware County Solid Waste Authority(http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/SWA/).
DO NOT burn leaves. Burning results in air pollution and
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! DO NOT remove leaves and other woody debris from the ground in natural areas of your property, which may include hedgerows and forested areas. Leaves and down woody material provide a great source of food and nutrients for microorganisms that are critical to maintaining healthy soils and plants.
Oxygen depletion can be observed for a long distance downstream of these localized deposits of yard waste and ultimately compound in Delaware Bay.
! Leaves and other yard waste raked into streets often wash into storm drains, causing flooding, impeding stream flow, and creating areas of stagnant water that may create mosquito problems.
The Skatium is an all-purpose community center offering a wide array of skating activities, such as public skating, open hockey and a variety of skating and hockey camps and clinics from age 4 and above. The Skatium Cafe continues to be a great success providing the Skatium community with great food and great service at an affordable price and the Hockeytown Pro Shop offers skate sharpening by the best sharpener in the Delaware Valley and all the tools you need for your hockey season this year. The Skatium is also a premier venue to come out and watch your favorite college, high school, or club team compete every week. The Skatium is available to rent spacious meeting room and ice with unbeatable prices. Make the Skatium your home this year for all of your ice skating needs.
For more information on private rentals, Learn to Skate Instructional Season, Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, The Pro Shop & the Skat ium Cafe please go to our websi te www.haverfordtownship.org/skatium
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Summer Group Lessons & Private Lessons call (610) 853-2085
At Time of print, Summer Camps & Clinic Informationhas not been finalized.
***For more information please call theCoaches' Room at (610) 853-2085***
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Friday, July 4 , Independence DaystMonday, September 1 , Labor Day
There's fun for everyone at the Haverford Township Free Library this summer! It's time to kick back, relax, take a vacation, and read for pleasure. We have a great collection of beach reads, audio books for long drives, and downloadable eBooks and audio books to make packing lots of titles a breeze. Don't own an eReader? Borrow one from the Library!
thChildren birth through those entering 5 grade are invited to participate in the Children's Room Summer Reading Club, Fizz Boom Read! Pick up an Activity
nd Log beginning June 2 -- start reading th
and winning June 16 through August th10 . Children are challenged to read 100
minutes a week. Visit the Library, enjoy free entertainment, a n d w i n p r i z e s a l l s u m m e r l o n g ! G o t o www.haverfordlibrary.org/Fizz for all the details.
Teens entering grades 6 through 12 will discover how to Spark a Reaction with the Teen Summer Reading Club. Simply read, enter our reading raffles weekly, and enjoy free
th thprograms June 16 through August 10 . Go to www.haverfordlibrary.org/Spark
For adults we're offering summer fun by the way of Literary Elements, a summer reading incentive/prize program. Read books of your choosing, enter drawings, win prizes it's that
th theasy! June 16 through August 10 .
Don't miss The Sounds of Summer in the HTFL parking lot, a monthly series of programs
thfor the whole family. Programs will be on the 4
Friday of June, July, and August. Enjoy music by local singer Lizette Casals,
jazz by Perseverance,and open mic night.
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Brookline Fire Company Celebrates 100 Years
On June 7, 2014, the Brookline Volunteer Fire Company will mark
ththeir 100 Anniversary with a parade and celebration, and the fire company invites the entire community to come and join the celebration. The parade will begin at noon and have marching bands, car clubs and fire companies from the surrounding counties, New Jersey and Delaware.
In the last 100 years, the Brookline Volunteer Fire Company has had over 750 members. It all started on October 9, 1914, with 5 civic minded community members meeting for 7 minutes to discuss the lack of fire protection in a growing community.
During November 1914, a charter was obtained from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Brookline Fire Company began 100 years of continuous service. On March 10, 1915, with a borrowed hand drawn hose cart the Fire Company made its' first "run" with the hose cart to extinguish a tree fire on Kathmere Road. A firehouse was built on Darby Road in 1916 and they have responded from that location ever since. After the new firehouse, the hose cart was retired with the purchase of a motorized 1918 Simplex / Hale pumper. Now members rode to fires arriving fresh and ready to fight the fire. In 1930, Brookline placed the first ladder truck in service in Haverford Township. Another first was a resuscitator being added to a new 1948 Mack Pumper for "oxygen calls" A valuable emergency medical service to the community. The 1950's saw the replacement of all of the outdated fire apparatus with "modern" apparatus. This replacement required the first of many renovations to our firehouse. In 1956, the Ladder Drill team was formed. Members demonstrated proper ladder techniques within the Township, County and Statewide. In the mid 1970's, the Fire Company received the first "lime yellow" engine
that allowed all members to be safely seated and belted. During the mid-1990's, Brookline began a smoke detector program that provided free smoke detectors to all residents. The Fire Company also participated in WPVI TV's "Operation 6 Save a Life" Smoke Detector Program.
At the turn of century, the 2000's have seen many changes; several more renovations to the 1916 firehouse and a switch to Delaware County Fire Dispatch System. In 2013, they responded to 328 fires and emergency responses. Currently in 2014, they have 43 Officers and Firefighters and 17 Board of Directors. They train an average of 155 hours a year refining and updating their firefighting skills as well as additional hours every year renewing certifications in First Aid / CPR and Hazardous Material responses. With all the many changes since 1914, one thing that hasn't changed is the dedicated fire protection the Board of Di rec to r s , F i re Of f ice r s and Firefighters provide to the community.
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Safety Tip: Display Your House Number
It's two in the morning when you dial 911 to report your son/daughter is experiencing difficulty in breathing. You are anxious and keep looking out the window for the arrival of the police and medical personnel. After a few minutes you see the first sign of emergency lights proceeding down the street but it seems like hours for them to get to your house.
The initial responding police officer is scanning each side of the street to determine the appropriate house number. The officer is using his patrol vehicle spotlight to illuminate mailboxes, front porches, trees and front yards in an effort to locate the correct house but he is having problems finding numbers on the other houses on the block. Even though you remembered to put up new 4" brass house numbers two weeks ago under the front porch light, the officer who is trying to get to you is struggling one block away to locate house numbers and find your house. It seems that others in the neighborhood were not that concerned that their numbers were prominently displayed.
Luckily this is only a story and the valuable time lost due to improperly marked house numbers
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did not result in a tragedy. The Haverford Township Police Department Community Policing Unit encourages all Township residents to post your house number prominently and ideally in a location that you can illuminate in case of an emergency. A Haverford Township Ordinance that exists to help prevent such a situation states;
Take a few minutes to make sure that your house number can be recognized from the street and not obstructed by vegetation. If your residence is located up a longer driveway or is obscured by elevation, the number should be posted at eye level and visible from the roadway. Residents are discouraged from placing numbers too close to the ground as they may become covered by snow, leaves, bushes or even trash cans.
The owner or occupant shall cause the
number so assigned to be posted
conspicuously on the street side of the house
or building or on the entrance gatepost or
beside the driveway in such a manner that it
will be visible and legible from the street.
(Hav Twp Ord. 60-3)
If you have any questions about this information please contact theHaverford Township Police Department Community Policing Unit at 610-853-1298 ext. 1212
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*Times may change due to programs.Check the website for updates.
For CREC information go to the website or call 484-380-2730.
Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-8 p.m.Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (starting June 20)
Saturday 8 a.m. -2 p.m.Free to Haverford Township Residents
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Enjoy great views of nature while working out on easy- to-use equipment in a friendly, comfortable setting."Over 80% of people belonging to a gym would be better off paying per visit." ~American EconomicsTimes:7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday
Shoot around by yourself or with friends. A great way to stay fit, work on your game or teach your child.Times: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday.*
The CREC Fitness Center was designed to give you the health benefits of nature and the outdoors in a comfortable, welcoming
setting. Recent news articles have described the multiple benefits of exercising in a natural setting. Away from the traffic, noise and stress you can strengthen and rejuvenate your mind,
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Spend a day in the "Big Apple". Take a walk in Central Park, take in a show or shop on 5th Avenue it's up to you.Date: Wednesday, July 16 Fee: $59.Time: Bus leaves from Glendale Park at 7:30 a.m. and returns at 7 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday season with the world famous Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. We are scheduling a weekday trip in early December. Check out our website or call the Recreation Department in July for details. www.haverfordtownship.com
Broadway ShowsWe are looking into running trips to see Broadway Shows.The shows
would be Wednesday matinees in late Fall or early Spring. If you have show suggestions us a call at 610-446-9397 or email
Trip ItinerariesA trip itinerary will be mailed to the contact person for each party 2
weeks prior to the trip. Trip times are subject to change.
Trip RefundsWe will gladly give you a refund up to 6 weeks prior to your trip. After that we will only refund your trip if someone fills your spot. Any questions call the Recreation Department at 610-446-9397.
Inclement WeatherFor New York Shows or any trip involving tickets we don't have the option of cancelling unless the show is cancelled. Be aware when
registering that if the show is on, we are going.
For a complete listing of our amusement park tickets visit our website: www.haverfordtownship.com
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Summer Trail Running SeriesThe Summer Running Series was created to provide low-pressure trail running opportunities for people of
all ages, abilities and levels of experience. Whether you are a seasoned trail runner or a first timer, one or all
of the races in the series is for you. The series will take place on the trails behind the CREC. Choose from a 1
mile kid's run, a 2-mile beginner's run or a 5k run.The 5k consists of a fun loop including a few hills.
Race dates: Wednesdays 6/25, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6Race times: 6:30 p.m. (1 and 2 mile run), 7 p.m. for 5kRace fees: 5k: $10/race or $35 for series 2 mile: $8/race or $30/series 1 mile $5/race or $18 for series**Family Rate: $25/race (3 or more/family)**
Registration open May 1--available online at www.haverfordtwp.org
For more info contact Fitness Coordinator Tara Kaufmann [email protected]
Haverford Township Day Haverford Township Day Haverford Township Day Saturday September 27Saturday September 27Saturday September 27Saturday September 27Saturday September 27
The 20th Haverford Towship Day Celebration isSaturday, September 27
The date was changed from the traditional 1st Saturday in October out of respect for our Jewish neighbors. (Yom Kippur
falls on October 4, the first Saturday in October.)
Sunday June 8, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Join avid rail and trail enthusiast, Rich Kerr and
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Sunday June 15th, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Bring your boots and prepare to get in or close to the
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