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Month: October 2020

meeting notice

Borough Council Legislative Meeting – Thursday, October 15

Yeadon Borough Council will hold a caucus meeting Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to join via Zoom at the link below.

Borough Council Caucus Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2020

7:00 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86809199251

Please click this URL to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86809199251

Or join by phone:
US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592

Meeting ID: 868 091 99251

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Halloween Safety Guidance

The Chester County Health Department has issued guidance for Halloween activities this year. Residents can find some fun ways to celebrate Halloween this year that also keep little trick or treaters safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please consider the following recommendations when celebrating Halloween this year. Talk with children about different ways to celebrate Halloween, and about staying safe while participating in your household’s chosen activities.

Continue to follow COVID-19 precautions at all times:

  • If you are sick, stay home.
  • If you have been in contact with someone who is sick with COVID-19, or has symptoms of COVID-19, stay home.
  • Wear a face covering (over both mouth and nose) to prevent disease spread when outside of your home and around others who are not part of your household. Keep activities outdoors.
  • Avoid close contact with others outside of your household. Stay at least 6 feet apart.
  • Wash or sanitize your hands frequently.
  • Clean frequently touched surfaces and items regularly.

View the entire set of guidelines.

William Penn School District

William Penn School District Update: Transition to Hybrid for Special Education

The Superintendent recommends the following action item in order to transition from virtual instruction to hybrid, effective November 16, 2020.

a. Students with low incidence disabilities return to school on an AA/BB model beginning Monday, November 16, 2020.
b. All other students’ in-person return will continue to be reviewed based upon Chester County Health Department’s COVID-19 data, readiness of classrooms with technology to support the hybrid model, and teacher availability.
c. Athletic participation will be reassessed and a determination made to resume beginning in November 2020.

There are approximately 130 students with low incidence disabilities who will be returning to school in person. The students attend Aldan, Ardmore Avenue, and Evans Elementary Schools, Penn Wood Middle School, and Penn Wood High School. These families have already been notified and able to meet with District staff.

Family Resource Center page: We have a Family Resource Page on our website that is filled with information useful to families. Our website is www.WilliamPennSD.org. This is a direct link to the Family Resource Center. There is also a Community Info link on the page, so feel free to share your event fliers and notices with me for posting.

Wednesday Word with Dr. Eric J. Becoats: Every Wednesday, Dr. Becoats records a short message for families with information and reminders for the week. The Wednesday Word can be accessed on our District website, Facebook page, Instagram page, and YouTube account.

District Website: As a general resource, the District website is a place to find many items constituents may be looking for, such as Board Meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and recordings, information about the Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion Program, Community Resource Guide and more.

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Drive In Delco

Drive-In Movie Weekend in Rose Tree Park

Delaware County Council, in partnership with Delaware County Department of Parks and Recreation, and Visit Delco, PA is excited to announce Drive-In Movie Weekend this fall. Residents can enjoy a family-friendly movie in the safety and comfort of their vehicle on October 9, 10 and 11 in Rose Tree Park.

Residents are invited to bring their own food and drinks and tune in to an FM radio station in their car as they watch the movie on the big screen located in the middle of the park. Bathrooms will be open for use.

This is a fun and safe activity for residents of all age. We’re excited to offer our residents a fun night out while still keeping them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a chance for families to enjoy time together and also continue to stay safe!

Tickets and More Information

Health Center

County Council Approves Yeadon Site for Community Health Center

From the Delaware County Daily Times:

Delaware County Council approved an agreement for a location in Yeadon to serve as a community health center that will eventually be a site to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine and to serve as the county’s health department once that’s established.

Council unanimously approved entering into a five-year lease agreement with Yeadon Shopping Center, L.P. for a 1,235 square-foot former community shopping center at 125 Chester Ave. The agreement puts the cost at $185,4000 a year so that the space can be used to provide flu vaccines and COVID-19 tests – and eventually COVID-19 vaccines, when they become available.

Read the full article

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meeting notice

Borough Council Caucus Meeting – Thursday October 8

Yeadon Borough Council will hold a caucus meeting Thursday, October 8 at 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm. The public is invited to join via Zoom at the link below.

Borough Council Caucus Meeting
Thursday, October 8, 2020

7:00 PM-9:00 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89318847427

Please click this URL to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89318847427

Or join by phone:
US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592

Meeting ID: 893 188 47427

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Mail in ballot

Mail-in Ballots Now Being Sent to Delaware County Voters

One month prior the 2020 General Election, the Delaware County Bureau of Elections has begun sending ballots to voters who requested either a mail-in or absentee ballot.

Over 100,000 vote-by-mail ballots were released on October 3 and an additional 9,000 vote-by-mail ballots are scheduled to be released later this week. This includes all vote-by-mail ballot applications received by September 20 and all ballots for voters who selected to receive a vote-by-ballot for the November General Election when they applied to vote by mail prior to the June Primary Election.

A total of 111,000 vote-by-ballots have or will be mailed by the County and the Bureau of Elections will continue to process vote-by-mail applications received until the October 27 deadline.

Voters may begin receiving their ballot materials as early as today and are reminded to carefully review and follow the enclosed vote-by-mail instructions enclosed with the ballot. There are two envelopes in the packet: a smaller secrecy envelope marked “OFFICIAL ELECTION BALLOT” and a larger mailing envelope that has “VOTER’S DECLARATION” printed on the back side and is addressed to the County Bureau of Elections. Voters must use both envelopes. Any ballot that arrives at the Bureau of Elections without the inner “secrecy envelopes” (also called a “naked ballot”) will not be counted.

Voters can return their voted ballot* via the United States Post Office (USPS) in the postage-paid mailing envelope or via any private mail carrier of their choice (though these carriers may charge for delivery and voters are advised to check the carrier’s website for details).

Voters can also return their voted ballot* at any Delaware County Voter Service Center, located in Media, Upper Darby, and Chester. Locations and times can be found here: www.delcopa.gov/publicrelations/releases/2020/voterservicecentersopening.html

Voters who are concerned about delivery or want to confirm the status of their vote-by-mail ballot can use the Pennsylvania Department of State’s “Election Ballot Status” lookup tool: www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/BallotTracking.aspx.

After the voter enters their name and birthdate, the status will either say “pending” (if their application has been approved and the ballot is being prepped for release to the voter) or will show an error message (that reads “We are unable to match your information with our records”) until the application has been processed by the County.

Election Resources:

  • The Delaware County Election Hotline (610-891-VOTE) is now available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon. Hotline staff can answer calls related to the upcoming election, provide information about voter registration, mail-in ballots, vote-by-mail applications, polling place locations, ballot boxes, deadlines, and more.
  • Delaware County’s New Election Website – Delco Votes! – is also now available. Users will find up-to-date forms and applications, deadlines, and the latest news regarding the 2020 General Election. Delco Votes! can be found here: delcopa.gov/vote
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