Census Taker Needed!

The US Census Bureau is currently recruiting for positions with the 2010 Census. Please call 1-866-861-2010 to start the application process and schedule a test. The Census work will begin in the Spring of 2010. You can earn $17.75 per hour, work flexible hours and participate in a successful 2010 Census. For more information call 1-866-861-2010."

Chester County Agricultural Development Council’s Local Food Guide, in partnership with Buy Fresh Buy Local will help you find sources of fresh, local food in your area. The guide also features farmers, farms and restaurants that are helping to promote a sustainable food system. Link to Local Food Guide

You are invited to take part in an important event: providing your views on future growth and preservation efforts in Chester County.

The County’s policy plan, Landscapes, is being updated through the Chester County Planning Commission. This plan guides municipalities, developers, preservationists, and many others in setting priorities for where and how our County will grow – and how to protect the best of our natural, rural, historic, suburban, and urban heritage.

Part of this update effort is to define the character of Chester County through the creation of a map entitled Livable Landscapes. The draft map is now available for review and comment online at www.Landscapes2.org.

The Chester County Planning Commission firmly believes that an important component to this plan update is hearing from County residents. The Livable Landscapes Map is an opportunity for residents to weigh in on their concerns and support for planning Chester County’s future.

You are encouraged to visit the website and voice your opinion during this process.

Open Records Policy

The new state open records policy went into effect Jan 1, 2009. Public records will be available for inspection and copying at the Township Municipal Building during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, or Friday by appointment, with the exception of holidays. To learn more about the policy, fees, and procedure <click here>

Download Open Records Request Form here

Working Together for Better Stormwater Management

StormwaterPA is a collaborative effort that highlights stormwater management innovations—and provides developers, municipal officials, and engineers with the tools to transform local runoff problems from unwanted nuisance into beneficial resource. Learn more at www.stormwaterPA.org

Villanova Stormwater Partnership

In 2002, The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and Villanova University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering formed the Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership (VUSP).

The mission of the VUSP is to advance the evolving comprehensive stormwater management field and to foster the development of public and private partnerships through research on innovative stormwater Best Management Practices, directed studies, technology transfer and education. Learn more www3.villanova.edu/VUSP

Riglea Water System Report

We're pleased to present to you the 2008 Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report for the
Ridglea Water System. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of water and
services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and
dependable supply of drinking water. READ ENTIRE REPORT HERE

Keystone Active Zone

The Keystone Active Zone (KAZ) Campaign is designed to make Pennsylvanians aware of the many municipal, county, and state parks and trails available to help them get - and stay - active. The Manage KAZ site provides counties the tools to promote awareness of close-to-home parks and trails, and encourage increased physical activity to help residents lead healthier lifestyles.

Created to put this principle into practice, the statewide Keystone Active Zone (KAZ) campaign helps foster county-level partnerships with recreation, health, and education professionals to promote local parks and trails as great places for physical activity across Pennsylvania. KAZ empowers these partners to work with media and other groups to increase awareness and usage of community trails, and you get the dual benefit of a great family workout close to home!

The program is administered by Pennsylvania Advocates for Nutrition and Activity (PANA) and was developed in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society and the Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Conservation & Natural Resources. To learn more about KAZ in Chester County <click here>

Building a Fence? Follow these guidelines

Regional Resource Protection Plan
Northern Federation

The Federation of Northern Chester County Communities (the Northern Federation) has been addressing planning issues that transcend municipal boundaries since it was established in 1974. Municipalities in the Region have worked over the last three decades to increase protection of resources through their individual planning documents and ordinances, as well as working together to develop regional water resource plans and studies. Municipal protection efforts have been progressive and effective at the municipal level, however, until now the Northern Federation has not developed a plan for regional resource protection. <LEARN MORE>

• Stormwater Information for Homeowners
• FORMS/FACT Sheets