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New London
Township Officials
SUPERVISORS
DALE LAUVER, Chairman
ROBERT BARTO, Vice Chairman
GERARD PORTER, Member
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
TRISH FAGAN,
Secretary/Treasurer
KIM MALONE, Assistant Secretary
TAX COLLECTOR
JOANNE LEWIS
AUDITORS
JACK GARDNER, Chairman
JOHN LUPFER, Secretary
EUGENE STEGER
PLANNNING COMMISSION
RON RAGAN, Chairman
ROBERT BARTO, Vice Chairman
KIM MALONE, Secretary
MARGARET HEALY
JAMES E. MARK
JACK WEBER
EILEEN SPARLING
MARY ANNE STEELE
ZONING HEARING BOARD
JOHN WILLIAMS Chairman
JOAN RECTOR, Secretary
ANDREW W. KEEGAN
SAM WILSON
MIKE VANELLI
MARGARET BELL-COLE, Alternate
KARL KLINGENSMITH, Alternate
ROAD ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
JACK WEBER
RECYCLING COORDINATOR
SAM WILSON
EMERGENCY DIRECTOR
MICHAEL PREDMORE
ZONING OFFICER
TRISH FAGAN
Telephone: (610) 610-869-8658
Cell: 610-842-2524
Fax: (610) 869-3386
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Building Inspection Underwriters Inc.
ENGINEER
RAGAN ENGINEERING
Telephone: (610) 255-3400
Fax: (610) 255-3500
mailto: ron.rea@verizon.net
SOLICITOR
R. SAMUEL McMICHAEL
ROADMASTER
JACK ARRELL
REFUSE
& RECYCLING COMMITTEE
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IT IS WITH GREAT SORROW THAT WE
ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF OUR FRIEND AND TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR, JOANNE LEWIS.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, PLEASE
CONTINUE TO EITHER STOP IN TO THE TOWNSHIP
BUILDING
AT 902 STATE RD.,
OR MAIL YOUR PAYMENT TO THE TOWNSHIP
BUILDING.
NEW POLLING PLACE FOR NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP
VOTERS:
The polling place to vote has been changed to the Christian
Life Center at New London Presbyterian Church, 125 Saginaw Road, New
London.
FREE LIBRARY INFORMATION
Avon Grove
Library is located at 117
Rosehill Avenue in West
Grove and is offering many free classes at the library. For more information, please call (610)
869-2004. YOU MAY ACCESS THE CHESTER
COUNTY LIBRARY WEBSITE AT WWW.CCLS.ORG.
FROM THE TOWNSHIP ROADMASTER
Please
make sure that you do not have any plantings, large rocks, or any other
ornamental items within the township right-of-way which is a designated on
both sides of a roadbed. Keep in mind
that mailboxes fall within the roadway right-of-way and not only divert water
but also can obstruct the sight distance for motorists. Please observe the right-of-way in front of
your property for any obstructions and make the necessary corrections to
promote safety for all township residents.
Township right-of-way distances vary.
If you need further clarification, please contact the township office
at (610) 869-8658.
STORMWATER:
SPRINGTIME RULES OF THUMB
Garden With Care!
Fertilize with care. Select low
phosphorus (P) lawn fertilizers, do not apply near
water bodies or storm drains, and sweep excess fertilizer back onto your
lawn. Avoid application of lawn care chemicals before heavy rains. Allow
grass to go dormant during periods of drought. Mow less
frequently–longer grass has deeper roots and needs less water. Consider
using native plants, they need far less water and chemicals to flourish in
your garden. Install a rain garden or
an old-fashioned rain barrel to collect excess rainwater. This water can be
used to water during dry spells. Mulching helps retain water, control weeds
and pests.
Take Care of your Car!
Take good care of your car- fix
any leaks promptly, and dispose of used oil and other fluids properly. Wash
your car on the lawn, or take it to the car wash.
Pick up after your pet!
Not only is it the considerate
thing to do, it also keeps harmful bacteria out of our water supply. Dispose
of the waste in the toilet or the trash.
Dispose of Waste Properly!
Instead of dumping unwanted
products at home, transport them to a local hazardous waste center or
landfill. Contact your New London
Township Office (610) 869-8658 for disposal locations and guidelines.
Sweep it up!
Use a broom instead of your hose
to clean debris off sidewalks and driveways.
Sweep dirt back onto the lawn.
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FREE STUFF:
From the West Grove Fire
Company Website: The West Grove Fire
Company was awarded a Federal Grant for Smoke Detectors and other Fire
Prevention Material. This award was presented for the Year 2004, and we
received the material in late 2005. Part of this Grant was to purchase smoke
detectors with a 10 year lithium power battery so that high risk people will
have a device that will continue to operate for 10 years without the need to
change its battery. We also have purchased detectors that are designed for
the hearing impaired. These particular units will be installed by an insured
and bonded electrician at our expense. Visit their website at www.wgfc.org and go to the menu on the left
side and click on smoke detectors to submit your request.
From the Chester County Department
of Emergency Services: Emergency
Readiness and National Security Wheel.
This is a device that you can keep on your refrigerator to assist you
in various emergency situations. It
contains some very helpful information.
Can be picked up at the Township Office if interested.
THE TOWNSHIP HAS AN OLDER MODEL
HOTPOINT FREESTANDING ELECTRIC STOVE TO GIVE AWAY (IN WORKING ORDER, WE
BELIEVE)—PLEASE SEND EMAILS TO TRISH FAGAN BY CLICKING ABOVE LINK OR CALLING
THE OFFICE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
As you
may have heard, beginning February 18, 2009, anyone who does not own a
digital television set and still gets their programming via over-the-air
antennas will no longer receive a picture.
To request a coupon for a converter box, consumers can
apply online at http://www.dtv2009.gov
starting Tuesday, January 1, 2008.
The government has also set up a 24-hour hotline to take requests,
1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009).
TAX INFORMATION
NEW LONDON TOWNSHIP TAX RATES:
Real Estate Tax – 1 mill
Earned Income Tax .5%
SCHOOL TAX 23.82 mills
CHESTER COUNTY REAL ESTATE TAX – 3.804 mills
WHAT IS A MILL? A mill is $1 in tax for every $1,000 of a
property’s assessed value. For
example, a property with an assessed value of $200,000 will pay $200 to the
township, based on the current millage rate.
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State Establishes
Terrorism Tip Line
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Information
on PA's Counter-
Terrorism Task Forces
Chester County Courthouse Meet
Your Judges Program
Home Occupations
If you
currently have a home office or any other form of in-home business, please contact
the township office at (610) 869-8658 or
newlondontwp@comcast.net
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection dates are from 9:00
AM to 3:00 PM at the following locations:
April 5th –
HHW and Computers
CAT Pickering
Center for Arts
and Technology
1580
Charlestown Road
Phoenixville,
PA 19460
May 17th –
HHW
Owen
J. Roberts High School
981
Ridge Road
Pottstown,
PA 19465
September 13th
– HHW
New Garden
Township Building
8934
Gap Newport Road
Landenberg
October 11th
– HHW & Computers
Government
Services Center
601
Westtown Road
West
Chester
http://www.chestercountyswa.org.
SPCA Contract
New London Township contracts
with the SPCA for stray domestic animal services and to enforce the
township's animal ordinance. Please remember that animals are not to run
free. They must be on a leash or under control of the owner.
To contact the SPCA, please call
610-692-6113. For more information
on the animal ordinance, please contact the township office.
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Crime Prevention Tips Regarding
Thefts From Motor Vehicles
Thefts of items from vehicles are one of
the most frequent crimes being perpetrated against area residents. State
and local police are being inundated with reports and often have no
investigative leads to go on. It is, however, also one of the easiest
crimes to prevent. Criminals often target crimes of opportunity that offer
the least resistance. In this case, they target unlocked vehicles in
search of valuables within (often items left in plain view). Simply locking your car or truck
and removing valuables from within will go a long way in preventing you
from becoming a victim. If you are away from home and need to secure valuable items, place
them in the trunk. Do not leave items in plain view.
New State
Transportation Plan Shortchanges Local Roads and Bridges - Taxes Could
Increase in Municipalities Statewide
Route 896 Corridor
Learn about how our Township is working with our neighbors along
Route 896 to enhance and maintain our safety, mobility and quality of
life. Click on the following link to
view the Draft Corridor Plan chapters and maps that are available to
date. Please provide us with any
comments about what you read.
ftp://896:Corridor@ftp.mccormicktaylor.com
EROSION
AND SEDIMENT CONTROL NARRATIVE
Street Sign Tampering &
Theft
In addition to
creating a safety hazard, tampering with signs is a violation of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Township
Code. This violation is subject to a
fine of up to $500, with costs of prosecution, together with the value of
destroyed, removed or defaced signs.
If you notice anyone appearing to be tampering with signs, or if you
have any information, please contact the State Police and the Township
office.
SECCRA News
SECCRA has announced the
creation of a new website www.seccra-swap.com which is designed as a
“virtual swap meet”.
This website allows people that have things they don’t need
anymore to get together with people who might be able to use them. The website is very simple and easy to
use.
SECCRA has provided drop-off
recycling containers at the New London Presbyterian Church at 1986 Newark
Road. These containers will now be
on site permanently and be available every day. The materials listed below are
accepted:
Aluminum Cans; Steel Cans;
Glass Bottles; #1 & #2 Plastic Containers; Office Paper; Newspaper;
Phone Books; Junk Mail; Magazines; and flattened Cardboard.
All About Radon
www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/index.html
New
London Township Inspection/Duplication Policy
Pennsylvania ATV
Law
www.pa-conservation.org/atv_laws.html
For information about
littering & illegal dumping, please visit the PA Cleanways
website at www.pacleanways.org
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