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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP IS ASKING THEIR RESIDENTS WHEN
THERE IS A PENDING SNOWFALL TO PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING:
REMOVE THEIR VEHICLES FROM THE
TOWNSHIP ROADWAYS DURING A SNOW EVENT
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AFTER
TWO INCHES OF SNOWFALL PLOWS EACH STREET CURB TO CURB
PLEASE DO NOT SHOVEL YOUR WALK
BEFORE PUBLIC WORKS HAS COMPLETELY PLOWED YOUR STREET
RESIDENTS HAVE 24 HOURS AFTER THE
STORM ENDS TO CLEAR THEIR SIDEWALK
PLEASE DO NOT THROW SNOW IN THE
STREET EITHER BY SHOVEL OR SNOW BLOWER, THIS CAUSES
PLEASE BE PATIENT, DEPENDING ON
THE DEPTH OF THE SNOWFALL CLEANING THE TOWNSHIP
*********************** County Council and various County agencies put extra resources in place
when "Code Blue" conditions pose a threat to residents during the winter
months. Announcing these services at the January 18th Council meeting are,
front from left, Councilwoman Colleen P. Morrone, Chris Seibert from the
Adult Services Please click
here for more information on Code
Blue.
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FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN
HEART AWARENESS MONTH
For a listing of Flu Shots available in Delaware County please go to
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY. Commissioners Oppose Billboards
To view Mr.
On March 24, 2011 the Zoning Hearing Board unanimously voted
to deny the six petitions by
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Chester-Ridley-Crum Watersheds Association's
Greenway Plan
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Delaware County Brings Green Energy Practices "Home"
County's Conservation District Offers Free Energy Conservation Workshops
Delaware County residents can learn how to save energy and conserve water through a series of
free workshops being offered through the Delaware County Conservation District.
The Delaware County Conservation District is partnering with the Pennsylvania Resources
Council (PRC) to offer a series of free, educational workshops aimed at helping residents establish
environmentally friendly practices in the home and work place.
The workshops, titled "Bringing Green Energy Home" and "We All Live Downstream" are funded
through two grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Education Grants
Program. The first series of workshops on "Bringing Green Energy Home" will take place this fall,
starting on Sept. 16. The second series, titled "We All Live Downstream," will be scheduled in spring
2011. For information about either program, residents can call the Delaware County Conservation District
at (610) 892-9484 or visit www.delcocd.org.
The Conservation District is a service of County government that advocates for natural resource
protection and conservation. The Pennsylvania Resource Council's mission is to promote individual and
collection actions to
preserve Pennsylvania's environmental resources. "These programs
provide residents with useful information
on alternative energy technologies and water conservation techniques
they can do in their homes or offices to
save money and energy, and to protect our environment," said County
Council Vice Chairman Christine Fizzano Cannon.
"I encourage our residents to take advantage of these free
workshops."
"Bringing Green Energy Home"
The "Bringing Green Energy Home'''' series aims to educate homeowners and renters on alternative
energy technologies, which include compact fluorescent light bulbs, solar-powered water heaters, hybrid
vehicles and more. There will be six workshops this September through December and four additional
workshops in the spring. All workshops are 7-8:30 p.m. (more)
(Conservation -workshops continued)
The fall "Bringing Green Energy Home" workshops are scheduled for: Thursday, Sept. 16 at the
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th Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne; Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the PennsylvaniaResources Council, 3606 Providence Road, Newtown Square; Monday, Oct. 18 at Watkins Senior Center,
326 Watkins Ave., Upper Darby; Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Chester City Hall, 1 Fourth St., Chester; Thursday.,
Dec. 2, at Morton Borough Hall, Sycamore and Highland avenues, Morton; and Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the
Pennsylvania Resources
Council. During the program, the Pennsylvania Resource Council's
trained environmental
educators will present 90-minute multimedia and interactive
presentations discussing all aspects of energy use in the
home. Both traditional and non-traditional household energy conservation methods will be discussed.
This workshop will benefit homeowners as well as business owners and landlords.
Residents can learn about Energy Star appliances, insulation, low-e windows, and computerized
regulation of thermostats and lighting. Environmental educators will be available to answer questions after every workshop.
Up to 80 participants per workshop will return home with a complimentary compact fluorescent
light bulb (CFL,) and course materials to help establish energy conservation efforts. One lucky participant
per workshop will also win a home energy audit worth $250.
"We All Live Downstream"
The series of five "We All Live Downstream" workshops will be conducted through the spring
and summer of 2011. Workshop dates and locations will be announced in the future.
"We All Live Downstream" will combine multimedia, interactive presentations to inform residents
on water conservation and storm water management practices for households, businesses and municipalities.
Residents will learn about conserving water in the home, environmentally friendly auto care, sump
pump drainage retrofits and proper function of storm water management basins. The series will also
discuss the benefits of native landscaping for water conservation, rain gardens and rain barrels.
* Residents can register for the "Bringing Green Energy Home" and "We All Live Downstream"
workshops online by visiting www.delcocd.org or www.prc.org. People can also call the Delaware
County Conservation District at (610) 892-9484. Online registration is preferred. Registration for "We All
Live Downstream" will open in 2011.
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DELAWARE COUNTY COUNCIL OFFERS DISCOUNT
PRESCRIPTION CARDS FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS
A discount prescription card being offered by Delaware
County Council could be just what the doctor
ordered to help residents cope with the cost of prescription
medication. Trust Scripts is a free discount
prescription card that is accepted at over 56,000 pharmacies
nationwide, including independent pharmacies and
major chains, such as CVS and Wal-Mart. The cards are
completely free and require no sign-up.
Residents simply present the card to the pharmacy cashier before
payment and available discounts are applied to the cost.
All Delaware County residents may use the discount card,
regardless of whether or not they are insured.
Discounts are available to the uninsured, the underinsured and
the insured. Individuals with insurance plans
and Medicare may enjoy discounts for drugs not covered by their
current health plans.
The card fully explains how the program works. There is no
enrollment, no paperwork, and no fee.
The card is most helpful for people without prescription
coverage, for senior citizens in the Medicare Park D
coverage gap, and for people taking medication not covered by
their insurance program. In addition, the
Trust Scripts Web site provides a helpful online drug-pricing
tool to help residents find the best possible
deal by shopping around. By typing in their medication
name, dosage, and zip code, users receive an
automated search of local pharmacy prices, for both brand name
and generic drugs of their choice.
A list of the most popular discounted medications is available
on the Trust Scripts Web site.
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NO MATTER WHERE YOU BOUGHT IT, BEST BUY WILL RECYCLE IT!!
BEST BUY WILL SAFELY DISPOSE OF YOUR ELECTRONICS, REGARDLESS OF
WHERE YOU BOUGHT IT, WHAT BRAND IT IS. THEY WILL TAKE THREE
ITEMS
PER HOUSEHOLD PER DAY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS
PROGRAM GO TO:
www.bestbuy.com/recycle
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Home Weatherization
Program
THIS PROGRAM IS FREE TO QUALIFIED RESIDENTS
and will lower your energy bills by an estimated 20-30%!!
If you qualify for our program, you may receive the following
FREE services:
Home Energy Audit
Attic Insulation
Diagnostic Air Flow Testing
Heater Inspection, Service, Repair or Replacement
Weather Stripping & Caulking
Window & Door Repair or Replacement
Refrigerator Evaluation
Energy Conservation Education
Who is eligible??
Delaware County Residents
Homeowners & Renters
If anyone in your home has received SSI, LIHEAP or
Cash assistance within the last 12 months, you are
automatically qualified for our services.
You are also eligible if you meet the following income
guidelines:
Family Size
Income
1
$21,660
2
$29,140
3
$36,620
4
$44,100
5
$51,580
Each additional member add $7,480
*Income guidelines are subject to change by the federal
government.
Call for an application or print one from our website. You
can also apply
in person at our Essington office between the hours of 8am &
4:30 pm
94 Jansen Avenue, Essington, PA 19029
Phone 610-521-8770
www.caadc.org
Funding for this program is provided by:
PA Department of Community & Economic Development
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act.
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