2010 ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT
Ridglea Water System

We're pleased to present to you this year's 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.  We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources.  We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.  Our water source is from two wells located approximately 375 feet south of the intersection of Route 23 and Stauffer Road.

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A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE, EMBREEVILLE STATION

There are many steps residents can take to help prevent a crime or help police solve crimes that are occurring. Below are some helpful tips regarding steps you can take to safeguard against some of the more common criminal acts that occur. <READ MORE>

Friends of the African Union Church of South Coventry

Friends of the African Union Church of South Coventry (FAUCSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity established in April 2010 to preserve the site of a church and graveyard located in South Coventry Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. FAUCSC is a volunteer public charity with no employees and with no compensation being paid to any member, board member, or officer.

The goals of FAUCSC are to

• Establish the location of graves and mark grave sites
• Clear brush and trees, and establish walkways
• Install fencing where required or desirable
• Post signs and information boards
• Maintain a Web site featuring historical information about the church and graveyard, and updates about preservation and upkeep activities
• Continue research into the history of this site

A timeline for accomplishing these tasks has not been established, but it is expected that tracing the history of the site will be an ongoing project. <Visit fauscs.org>

FAUCSC Backgrounder Download (pdf format)

2011 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONEVENT SCHEDULE FOR CHESTER COUNTY

Connie Batdorf Park & Woody’s Woods: Tributes to upstanding citizens

OCTOBER 27, 2010 tags: by Sue Repko South Coventry Township has started what seems to be a fitting tradition: naming its parks and open space after individuals who cared for the land or were instrumental in the Township acquiring the land for generations to come. Every town needs these kinds of citizens. <READ MORE>

CTCC appoints Keystone to Collect Taxes

The Chester Tax Collection Committee (CTCC) recently appointed Keystone Collections Group to serve as the Earned Income Tax (EIT) and Local Services Tax (LST) collector for school and municipal taxing authorities within Chester County. This important change was brought about under Act 32 of 2008. Act 32 requires municipal governments and school districts in all Pennsylvania counties, except Philadelphia, to select a single tax collector to serve the Earned Income Tax collection needs of the political subdivisions within the county. Keystone will officially start EIT and LST collections for the CTCD effective January 1, 2011. This means that Keystone will be responsible for processing payments for the 4th quarter of 2010, as well as the 2010 final earned income tax returns due April 15, 2011. In the next few weeks, individuals and employers will receive detailed instructions and contact information from Keystone to help answer questions and provide taxpayer assistance.

For additional information on Keystone Collections Group, please visit their website www.keystonecollects.com

Chester County Bee Keepers Association
The CCBA is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania and is a non-profit beekeeping club with membership open to the public. We have approximately 100 members, who share a common interest in honey bees and beekeeping. Many of our members keep bees as a hobby, but some of our members are involved in beekeeping as a sideline or main business. <learn more>

AARP Tax Aide volunteers are knowledgeable on the tax laws that apply to senior citizens.  Here are a few tax tips for senior citizens:

• Property tax rebates are available for homeowners over 65 with income of $35,000 or less.
• Renters over 65 may qualify for rebates if their income is less than $15,000.
• PA requires a tax return if your income (wages, interest, dividends etc.) are more than $33.00.
• If you purchased a new car or paid real estate taxes, your standard deduction will be increased without having to itemize.
• Many seniors qualify for tax forgiveness of Pennsylvania taxes owed.

There are six senior centers in Chester County - Coatesville Area Senior Center, Downingtown Area Senior Center, Kennett Area Senior Center, Oxford Area Senior Center, Phoenixville Area Senior Center, and West Chester Area Senior Center.  Each senior center is dedicated to supporting the independence and well-being of adults ages 60 and over. Each senior center provides an array of services and programs, including meals, exercise, educational workshops, and referral services. For more information and to find the senior center nearest you, visit www.ChesterCountySeniors.org.

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

Riglea Water System Report

We're pleased to present to you the 2009 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

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