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Did you know that Americans are responsible for 180 million of gallons of used motor oil escaping into ourwaterways each year? Even relatively small leaks from improperly maintained vehicles are collectively polluting ourcreeks, drinking water, and estuaries. Oil-contaminated runoff makes its way from roads and driveways into stormdrains and ultimately our streams.

Please do your part by checking your cars and equipment regularly for leaks and have them fixed promptly. If youchange the oil yourself, use a drip pan, and bring the used motor oil to a used motor oil drop off location. Clean upany oil spills you find with absorbent material, then sweep; do not hose the area.

Remember, when your car is leaking oil on the street, it is not just leaking on the street!

Message brought to you by Concord Township in partnership with Chester-Ridley-Crum Watersheds Association’sJoint Municipal MS4 Stormwater program.

Source: EPA and Washington State Department of Ecology (2012).

Concord Township American Hero MemorialMemorial bricks are still available – honor your veteran, fire or EMS volunteer, beloved family member, or otherAmerican hero by placing their name in the Memorial. Applications for brick orders are available at the TownshipBuilding on Thornton Road or by calling Bob Craig at 610.715.1877.

If anyone is interested in volunteering to help in maintaining the Memorial or to report any problems, please call BobCraig at the number listed above, Mary Ann Chew at 610.358.2825, or Marty Frick at 610.361.9397. Thank you.

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IN MEMORYWe mourn the recent passing of our friends and colleagues

MARK WILLCOX, JR.Known to many township residents, Mark was an active member of various civic organizations. He served the ConcordTownship community for well over 40 years as a member of the Board of Adjustment, Zoning Hearing Board, Board ofSupervisors, and Open Space Board.

JOHN F. ALEXANDERJohn F. Alexander, a long-time Concord resident began his municipal career as Zoning Officer and served for 24 years until hisresignation in 2003.As a member of the SewerAuthority for 29 years, John served as Vice-Chairman and Chairman, as well as beinga member of the Plumbing Review Board, Building Code Board of Appeal, Zoning Task Force, and the Land Planning Committee.

Both gentlemenwere named as ConcordTownship’s “Person of theYear” in 1985 and 1996 respectively, an honor given to an individualwho has made a significant contribution to the township. We extend our sincere sympathy to the Willcox andAlexander families.

Vacation Safety Crime Prevention Alert Announcements Safety Concerns

The Concord Township Public Safety Advisory Committee reminds you that Crime never takes a vacation. Please visit the Concord Township web site to review information on how to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of crime.

With the recent Boston bombing incident the nation witnessed how important it is to be informed in a timely manner. Concord Township has an alert system that will keep you informed of local incidents. Please visit the website and follow the sign up process. http://www.townshipofconcord.com/sitecontent/index/page/Public%20Safety%20Page%20w%20sign-up

MISSION The Concord Township Public Safety Advisory Committee has been established to improve public safety awareness within the township. The Committee strives to find ways to reinforce the strength of the Township through community involvement and education.

ORGANIZATION Tasks and assignments come before the Public Safety Advisory Committee through the Township Manager or the Board of Supervisors. The Public Safety Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on public safety issues and is not a deciding body.

In response to recent incidents, residents' concerns, and ideas discussed at a community safety meeting in March 2010, the Board of Supervisors has created a Public Safety Advisory Committee. The group is comprised of the residents listed below and Supervisor Libby Salvucci as the liaison to the Board of Supervisors.

o Lou Girolami o Fred Karcher o Ed Nolan o Alan Phillips o Ray Shore o Mark Sereni

Concord Townwatch has also become active within the township. Inspired by Concord

independent, nonprofit corporation in 2011. The Townwatch committee was created to provide support, guidance, and materials to local neighborhood/communities seeking to establish and maintain their own individual passive town watch organization within Concord Township. Please visit their website for additional information.

http://www.concordtownwatch.org/CTW/Home.html

www.twp.concord.pa.us

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERSMonthlyCalendar

Board of Supervisors approved minutes are available at our Web site www.twp.concord.pa.us as are plans currently under review by the Planning Commission andBoard of Supervisors, and applications before the Zoning Hearing Board. Sign up on our Web site to receive e-mail notification of all specially advertised meetings.

Recognized• Kelley Van Trieste achieving Girl Scout Award• Conal J. Brown achieving the rank of Eagle Scout• Remembering Mark Wilcox Jr.• Township ScholarshipWinners Cayla Guzewski and Amanda Bromley• Girl Scouts Garnet Valley Service UnitAppointed• Brian J. Moore to the Planning Commission; term to expireMarch 7, 2017

• Michael Mullis and Craig Williams to Rachel Kohl CommunityLibrary Board; terms to expire April 5, 2016

Reappointed• Michael Kirlin to the Planning Commission; term to expireMay 2, 2017

• Dan Frattarelli to the Park & Recreation Board; term to expireJune 5, 2018

Adopted• Ordinance No. 347 to consolidate the Township and SewerPension Plans

• Ordinance Nos. 348 & 349 Brandywine Mills Zoning TextAmendment & Map Change

Authorized• Extension of time demolition permit application of WoodlawnTrustees for Watkin Ave

• Deed of Dedication Sanitary Sewer Lines Brinton Lake Shopsand Corporate Center

• Advertisement of zoning text amendment in conjunction withHall property proposal on Featherbed and Bethel Roads

• Filing of DCNR grant for GreenwaysAccepted as Complete for Review• Arora Leasing Group (Prel/Final two-lot Sub) Wilmington-West Chester Pike

Approved the following Land Developments/Subdivisions• Benson”Pulsations” project on Baltimore Pike• Spring Valley Settlement Agreement

• Arora Engineering (two-lot Sub) Wilmington - West Chester PikeConditional Use Applications Approved• QDOBA Mexican Grille-Glen Eagle Square, 509 Wilmington-West Chester Pike, Seasonal Outdoor Dining

• Bloomin Brands, Inc. t/a Outback Steakhouse – ConcordvilleTown Centre, Intermunicipal Transfer of Liquor License andSeasonal Outdoor Dining

• Meghan’s Restaurant – Smithbridge Road – SeasonalOutdoor Dining

• Johnny’s Wood Oven Fired Pizzeria – Seasonal Outdoor DiningAwarded Bid•Ellis Construction for Concord Community Center renovations•2013 Road Program to Allan A. Myers, LPUpcoming Special Meetings/Hearings• June 4 at 6:30 p.m. Conditional Use Outdoor Seasonal Dining– Johnny’s Wood Oven Pizzeria –Wilmington-West Chester Pike

• June 25 at 6:30 p.m. Zoning Text Amendment – in conjunctionwith Hall property Featherbed and Bethel Roads

Planting of Invasive Bamboo• Ordinance No. 343 adopted by the Board of Supervisorsestablishing regulations governing the planting, growing orcultivation of bamboo to prevent the trespass of existingbamboo onto neighboring properties by requiring effectivebarriers and establishing penalties for property ownersviolating this ordinance.

Street Tree Maintenance• The Board of Supervisors passed Resolution No. 13-2013establishing a policy for the maintenance of trees alongstreets and highways. Individual property owners andbusinesses who own the property adjacent to the roadwayare now responsible to inspect, maintain, or remove trees inthe Township growing near roads and highways that pose aserious danger to pedestrians and motorists.

Trash/Recycling• Ordinance No 342 establishing regulations on refuse containers,the storing and placement of refuse, and violations and penalties.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS1st Tuesday – 7:00 p.m.

PLANNING COMMISSION3rd Monday – 7:00 p.m.

PARK & RECREATION BOARD1st Thursday – 7:00 p.m.

ZONING HEARING BOARD3rd Wednesday – 7:30 p.m.

HISTORICAL COMMISSION1st Thursday – 7:00 p.m.

HISTORICAL SOCIETYPublic Program Meetings

March & October – 7:00 p.m.

SENIOR CITIZENS1st Monday – 12:00 p.m.Concord Community Center

CONCORD BOARD OF SUPERVISORSDominic A. Pileggi – 610-459-3302John J. Gillespie – 610-361-0566

Dominic J. Cappelli, Jr. – 484-840-0947Kevin P. O’Donoghue – 610-459-5656

Elizabeth “Libby” Salvucci – 610-361-0503

CONCORD TOWNSHIP OFFICERobert J. Willert, Township Manager

Brenda L. Lamanna, Assistant Township Manager610-459-8911 – Fax: 610-459-8917Web site: www.twp.concord.pa.usE-mail: office@concordtownship.org

RACHEL KOHL COMMUNITY LIBRARY610-358-3445

Web site: www.kohllibrary.orgE-mail: kohllibrary@delco.lib.pa.us

DISTRICT JUSTICE610-558-3605

FIRE & AMBULANCE SERVICE – 911Non-emergency (business) number 610-459-4749

DEPUTY TAX COLLECTORChristine E. Lockwood – 610-496-6462taxcollector@concordtownship.org

GARNET VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT610-579-7300

PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE911

Non-emergency (business) number 484-840-1000

PENNDOT (BORTONDALE)610-566-0972

PA. REP. STEPHEN E. BARRAR610-485-7606 www.stevebarrar.com

PA. SENATOR DOMINIC F. PILEGGI610-358-5183 www.senatorpileggi.com

U.S. REP. PATRICK MEEHAN610-690-7323

U.S. SENATOR PATRICK TOOMEY717-782-3951

U.S. SENATOR ROBERT P. CASEY717-231-7540

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There were no Zoning Hearing Board meetings for the firstquarter of 2013.

Pep Boys/Lehigh Gas – 1130 Baltimore Pike – To expand theexisting use to include an automotive and sales repair center.Special exception conditionally granted for the Service Centeruse and requested free-standing sign area variance. Notgranted to Pep Boys, the co-applicant, due to lack of standing.

Skyzone – 10 Conchester Road – Special Exception for use asa family entertainment center. Hearing scheduled for June 19, 2013.

ZONING HEARING BOARD NOTES

&park recreationOur annual Easter Egg Hunt was a great success! The bunny arrived on the Concordville Fire truck at 11 a.m. and the huntbegan. Spread across the field were 5,000 eggs and lots of children searching for them! The three Golden Prize Eggs werefound by AJ Ryan, Josh Krautzel and Carly Hope. Ethan Cleaver was the winner of the Jellybean Contest winner with his guessof 600 (there were 784 jellybeans). The Guess the Chicks Contest winner was Taylor Krautzel who guessed 116 chicks (therewere 121). Ashley, Alex and Erica Jones wore their homemade Easter bonnets to the hunt. The Easter Bunny stayed indoorsthis year; it was a little too chilly outside. However, since the crowd was so large, the bunny will stay outdoors next year. Thechildren had fun visiting the animals at the spring petting zoo which included baby ducks, pigs, a rabbit and more!

The Snow Creation Contest ended on March 31. The Jones, Fitzgerald, and McCormack families had the winning entries:The Jones Family – Easter Bunny with eggs The Fitzgerald Family – Dog looking at Snowman The McCormack Family – Snow Person

Movie NightMovie Night will be held on June 22 at dusk at the Township Park on Smithbridge Road and promises to be a fun-fillednight watching “Babe: the Gallant Pig” on the big screen.

Summer CampCamp will run the weeks of July 15-19, July 22-26, and July 29-August 2; from 9 a.m.-12:00 noon, Monday - Thursday andon Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. with a pizza lunch. We always have lots of activities planned and entertainment to ensureevery camper has a fun-filled day!

Applications are available on our website under Park & Recreation. You can mail your completed application and check to:Concord Township Summer Camp, 43 Thornton Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342.

Discount Amusement Park TicketsTheme Park tickets are now available in the Township Office for a nice discount. We accept cash or check only. Pleasesee the Concord Township website for theme parks and prices.

Reminder: Clean up after your pet!Please remember if you have a pet and are walking in our area parks please "pick up" after your dog (doggie bags areprovided at entrances) – we all want to keep our shoes clean.

For more information on any Park & Recreation activities please check out our websitewww.twp.concord.pa.us or email allison.odonoghue@gmail.com

This summer Concord Township will be installing anadaptive traffic signal system at five intersections alongBaltimore Pike between Wilmington-West Chester Pike(Route 202) and Conchester Highway (Route 322).

The InSync system, developed by Rhythm Engineering,utilizes video detection cameras for each intersectionapproach that can determine how many vehicles arewaiting in each lane, and how long they have been there.The system uses this information to decide whichapproach should receive a green light, and how long thegreen phase should last.

Additionally, neighboring signals can communicatethrough the system in order to identify approaching

ENGINEERING

platoons of vehicles. “Green tunnels,” or bands of green time, are reserved at each intersection along the corridor in order toplatoon traffic through each intersection.

As opposed to the current timing plan for the corridor which uses predetermined timing patterns that operate based on the timeof the day, the InSync system will constantly adjust signal timings based on actual traffic demand. This project will be fullyfunded through PennDOT’s Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) grant program.

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SEWER DEPARTMENT NEWS

TOWNSHIP RECYCLING

If you wish to recycle yard waste at a different time,contact one of the fee-for-service companies listed below for an estimate:

HAK Clearing and Recycling - 610.459.8050Rolling Hills Industrial Center18 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Aston, PA 19014

Mulch Works - 610.620.7966Rolling Hills Industrial Center20-24 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Aston, PA 19014

Time to dust off the lawnmower, break out the garden tools and get ready for summer! Spring is a wonderful time of year thathelps us move out of the doldrums of winter and into the activities of summer. During this season, a lot of folks take to theiryards and start prepping for a beautiful lawn and garden for the summer.

Here at the Sewer Department we start thinking about April showers! The springtime often brings lots of wonderful rain tohelp Mother Nature wake up, and it’s at this time that we can really make a difference for our yards when the hot dry summerrears its ugly head.

Water reclamation on an individual level can save time and money on the municipal end because proper water runoff isparamount to keeping public areas safe and beautiful. In the sewer business, one of the biggest problems we face this timeof year is Inflow and Infiltration. This is when outside water sources find their way into the sanitary sewer system. One of theways this can happen is through home sewer lateral pipes. You know the plastic pipes sticking up in the yard? These pipesare often cracked or broken, and drainage from the property makes its way into the sewer lateral and into the sewer system,causing added expense for the treatment process, which ends up costing everyone more money!

An important way to combat this is by knowing where your roof/yard drains are going. Rainwater barrels are inexpensive andcan greatly help with this problem. As an added benefit, the homeowner has a surplus supply of water for the garden duringthe droughts that often occur during the summer. Another way is to redirect the downspouts so that the natural path of gravityis retained and the yard doesn’t have to absorb all of the water from the rain. This means less muddy yards and better grassgrowth. A plastic corrugated pipe on the end of the downspout can solve many of the problems that we see with infiltration,while also helping to keep your lawn healthy all summer!

A good place to begin is your local home center – they can get you started with the right tools for whatever you are planning.By conserving our resources, we can have better lawns and gardens and help the Township keep costs down and theneveryone wins!

Residents are encouraged to continue to co-mingle glass, bi-metallic and aluminum cans, and plastic bottles together in oneigloo at our recycling center on Smithbridge Road. Blue and grey cardboard-only containers in addition to the yellow and greenAbitibi paper containers.

The Next Concord Township Recycling Day: Saturday, October 12, 8 – 10 a.m.As of January no electronic waste may be a part of municipal waste, will be accepted in a landfill, or may be taken to a solidwaste disposal facility. In addition to dropping off recycling, township residents are invited to pick up lawn debris bags andsign up for the leaf bag pick-up scheduled for Wednesday, November 13. Environmentally certified recycler ECOvanta will beonsite to collect electronic waste.

Yard Waste DisposalDelaware County’s Compost Farm – Third Wednesday of each month, January through September, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Residential Drop Off area at the Chester Transfer Station, 2300 Concord & Incinerator Roads, Chester.

Residents are encouraged bring yard waste (consisting of shrubs and tree trimmings no longer than 4 feet in length orlarger than 4 inches in diameter). No grass clippings will be accepted and proof of residency will be required.

Senior Citizens

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New Plans Under Review:• Brandywine East LP – (Final Land Dev) Wilmington-West Chester Pike / 125 room hotel & 2 pad sites•Woodlawn-Tri Party – (Tent R-PRD-4) Adj. to Beaver Valley Rd. / 318 +/- acs. Mixed use residential & commercial

Plans Reviewed and Recommended for Approval to the Board:• Arora Leasing Group L.P. – (Prel 2-lot Sub) 61 Wilmington-West Chester Pike / 6.255 acs•Benson-Pulsations Site – (Prel. Land Dev.) Baltimore Pike (former Pulsations site) Six Bldgs-56 stacked townhomes•Concord Spring Valley-Residential-Settlement – Spring Valley Road & Route 322/28.812 acs. 99 townhomes,4 apt. bldgs., garages, & clubhouse

Conditional Use Applications Reviewed:•QDOBA Mexican Grille – Glen Eagle Square, 509 Wilmington-West Chester Pike Chester Pike, Seasonal Outdoor Seating•Bloomin Brands, Inc. t/a Outback Steakhouse – 701 Byers Drive, Concordville Town Centre, Intermunicipal Transfer ofLiquor License and Seasonal Outdoor Dining

•Meghan’s Restaurant – Seasonal Outdoor Dining•Chadds Ford Investors, LP – Carlino-Hineman (Wegmans) Applied Card Way(Brandywine Mills) Review of Conditional Use/Proposed Text/Zoning Map change

• Johnny’s Wood Oven Pizzeria – Seasonal Outdoor Dining

PLANNING COMMISSION

Welcome to 2013JANUARY Due to a missed email and no telephone back-up, the program did not take place, but the group enjoyed

socializing. We did enjoy a good lunch and desserts.

FEBRUARY The Senior Center was all decorated for Valentines Day for our usual Ice Cream Social. Malena, a young womanwho has a vintage shop for women in West Chester spoke to the group on what is hot in that market. She will becoming back in April for anyone who has things to sell.

MARCH We had a beautiful day for our March meeting. Three students from the Garnet Valley High School Band andBand Director Vince DeMarro spoke to us about their trip to the West Coast last summer and showed slides oftheir trip. The GV students practiced with the Marine Band and visited the aircraft carrier USS Midway andperformed there. We were proud to hear of the good things our young people are doing. Seniors also collectednon-perishable foods for the food pantry.

APRIL Our April Fools Day meeting – was no fooling – we all enjoyed hearing William Feli, a World War II Veteran AirCorpsman. He flew B-24s over Romania and was shot down and captured as a prisoner. His presentationwas an interesting one. We all know there are many stories of that time period, but to us who remember, itwas very meaningful.

Concord Seniors meet the first Monday of the month at noon at 817 Concord Road.We have a good time, good food, and interesting guests. We welcome anyone interested in joining our group.

For more information, call Silva at 610.459.1409

Kelly Van Trieste Girl Scout Gold Award(pictured above)

Anne Shirley Desjardins,Yolaine Cote-Desjardins& Lynn ZiemerGirl Scouts Garnet Valley Service Unit Project(pictured left)

Cayla Guzewski & Amanda BromleyGirl Scout Gold Award

(pictured right)

Conal J. Brown Eagle Scout(pictured below)

CONCORD TOWNSHIP ACTIVITIES for 2013

Night at the Movies – Babe: The Gallant Pig June 22Township Park – Smithbridge Rd. Dusk

1st Week Summer Camp July 8-1240 Bethel Road M-T 9-12; F 9-12:30

2nd Week Summer Camp July 15-1940 Bethel Road M-T 9-12; F 9-12:30

3rd Week Summer Camp July 22 – July 2640 Bethel Road M-T 9-12; F 9-12:30

Concord Community Day September 7Township Park 4:00 pm-dusk

Recycling Day* October 12Township Public Works Building 8-10:00 am

Leaf Pick-Up* November 13Must sign up on Recycling Day

Senior Expo* October 10BYC Gymnasium, 45 Thornton Road 10:00 am-1:00 pm

Carve Out Cancer October 25Township Park Walking Trail - Deliver carved pumpkins 5:30-6:15 pm 6:30-7:30 pm

Concord Twp. American Hero Memorial Svc.•• November 10Hero Memorial - Smithbridge Road 3 pm - rain or shine

Tree Lighting/Santa December 645 Thornton Road - Concord Community Center 6-8 pm Tree Lighting - Photo with Santa till 8

DATES SUBJECTTO CHANGE

Dog Costume Contest October 26Dog Park - 40 Bethel Road 11 am

Harvest Festival/Halloween Parade October 26 Rain Date: Oct 2740 Bethel Road 1-4:00 pmBaked goods for contest to be delivered to 40 Bethel Road from 9-11 am

Visit our web site www.twp.concord.pa.usCall the Park and Recreation office at 610.459.3932 if you have questions, except for those events marked with an asterisk(s)

* Township office at 610.459.8911, ext. 100 ** Mary Ann Chew at 610.358.2825

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Clean RiversIn MemoryAmerican Hero Memorial 1

Public Safety 2

Monthly CalendarBoard of Supervisors 3

EngineeringZoning Hearing BoardPark & Recreation 4

Sewer/Recycling 5

Senior CitizensPlanning Commission 6

Concord Pics 7

2013 Activities 8

Historical SocietyHistoric Concord 9

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This farm was owned by Moses Perkins and included the house (builtc. 1801), springhouse and a barn (which has since been converted intoa residence.). Moses had a chair shop and was a shoe maker. The laneto the property came in at the top of Featherbed Lane where his shopwas located. Bethel Road was constructed c. 1875.