Month: May 2021

May 18, 2021 in Community

Residents Wanted to Serve on Library Board and Civil Service Commission

The Borough of Yeadon is currently accepting resumes of residents interested in serving on the Library Board and the Civil Service Commission.

To Apply

Letters of interest and resumes should be sent to the Borough Manager via mail or email.

Borough Manager
Yeadon Borough
600 Church Lane, Yeadon, PA 19050

Library Board

A Library Board member is appointed by Council in three year terms. There are a total of nine people on the Board and their terms expire in different years. The Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. The Board is responsible for presenting a financial report to Council by November 1 of each year. The Board also gives free library service to the residents and taxpayers.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission makes an annual report containing a brief summary of its work during the year and a full accounting for expenditures of public monies, which is available for public inspection. The Commission also reviews application submissions for the Police Department.

May 17, 2021 in Community

Delaware County Libraries Present Beanstack Reading Challenges for All Ages

Ready for a new challenge? We have a reading challenge for you, no matter your age or the time of year! Track your progress on Beanstack and complete fun activities. Register for our current challenge today!

For More Information go to delcolibraries.org/reading-challenge or visit the links below to learn more:

Beanstack Reading Challenges Readers

Readers
Adults
Kids
Teens
Parents
Literature & Criticism
Early Literacy

May 17, 2021 in Community

Yeadon Public Library’s Reading Glasses Reading Challenge for Adults

Want to learn how to make the most out of your reading lifestyle? Read a book for each badge and complete the activities to elevate your literary experience! Review the books to collect review badges and be automatically entered to win a prize! This challenge continues until the end of the year. Enjoy!

What You Can Do
– Track your reading
– Complete reading challenges
– Earn badges, incentives, and prizes
– Write book reviews

How to Sign Up
– Register Here
– Download the Beanstack Tracker app: Apple Store | Google Play
– For instructions on using Beanstack, click here.
– For instructions on using the Beanstack app, click here.

Feel free to contact the library for more information: yeadon@delcolibraries.org

May 14, 2021 in Services

Borough Hall Closed Friday May 14th

Due to emergency water valve service, Yeadon Borough Hall will be closed on Friday, May 14, 2021.

May 13, 2021 in Community COVID-19 News

Delaware County Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 12-15

Available 10 am – 4 pm on May 13-14 at Springfield Hospital

Following the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) recommendation of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for those ages 12-15, Delaware County government is now offering the Pfizer vaccine at select walk-in and drive-thru clinic locations, beginning on Thursday, May 13.

The Pfizer vaccine will be available — without the need for an appointment — to everyone ages 12 and over at Springfield Hospital (190 Sproul Rd., Springfield, PA) on Thursday, May 13, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and on Friday, May 14, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Additional dates and times to receive the Pfizer vaccine will be listed at delcopa.gov/vax.

Appointments are not necessary but are encouraged to allow for a more efficient process and a shorter wait time for residents.

In addition to the Pfizer vaccine, Delaware County continues to administer the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, both available for anyone ages 18 and over.

The full schedule can be found at delcopa.gov/vax

Individuals with questions can contact the County’s COVID-19 Call Center by phone at (484) 276-2100 or by email at covid19resources@co.delaware.pa.us, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Learn more at https://delcopa.gov/publicrelations/releases/2021/covid_pfizervaccine12to15.html

May 13, 2021 in Government

Yeadon Borough Council Caucus Meeting – Thursday, May 13

Yeadon Borough Council Caucus Meeting – Thursday, May 13, 2021

7:00 PM-8:00 PM

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May 12, 2021 in Services

Recycling Update: Wednesday, May 12

Some Yeadon residents may not have had their recycling picked up on Wednesday, May 12.

If your recycling was not picked up, please leave it out for collection on Thursday, May 13.

May 12, 2021 in Community

Mayor’s Senior Expo – Saturday May 15th

Yeadon Mayor Rohan Hepkins, in partnership with Oak Street Health and Liberty Bell Benefits, presents the Mayor’s Senior Expo this Saturday, May 15, 11 AM to 4 PM in the municipal lot at Church Lane and Guenther Avenue.

Complimentary COVID-19 Testing courtesy of Senergene Solutions

Live Radio Broadcast on 92.1 FM featuring Khalil the Entertainer

Angels Are Us Home Health
Cigna Health
CooSha’e Cares
Long Lane Pharmacy
Moravia Health
Oak Street Health
Pound Cake Heaven
PA Benefits and Resources
West Phillie Produce
and more!

May 11, 2021 in Infrastructure

Union Avenue Detour Begins May 14 for SEPTA Crossing Upgrade

Work will continue around-the-clock through Monday, May 17

Beginning Friday, May 14, 2021 at 9:00 AM, Union Avenue will be closed to all vehicular traffic at the intersection of the SEPTA Railroad tracks.

SEPTA’s in-house forces will be renewing the existing grade crossing. The new crossing will create a much smoother ride for motorists.

The following detour will be in effect 24/7 until the work is complete. All traffic lanes will open on or before Monday, May 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM.

Union Avenue northbound traffic will be detoured at Union Avenue onto Fairview Avenue; west on Fairview Avenue to Lansdowne Avenue; north on Lansdowne Avenue to Baltimore Avenue; east on Baltimore Avenue to end at Union Avenue.

Westbound Baltimore Avenue to southbound Union Avenue traffic will be detoured at Baltimore Avenue; west on Baltimore Avenue to Lansdowne Avenue; south on Lansdowne Avenue to Fairview Avenue; east on Fairview Avenue to end at Union Avenue.

Eastbound Baltimore Avenue to southbound Union Avenue traffic will be detoured at Lansdowne Avenue; south on Lansdowne Avenue to Fairview Avenue; east on Fairview Avenue to end at Union Avenue.

More information is available from SEPTA.

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May 11, 2021 in Community Police

Police, Borough Officials Launch L.O.V.E. Community Garden in Yeadon Community Park

Two years ago, Yeadon Police Chief Anthony Paparo brought the Yeadon community together for a screening of the film Walking While Black : L.O.V.E. is the Answer. Following the screening, attendees and Officer Paparo took part in a candid conversation about police/community relations both locally and nationally.

What is L.O.V.E.? According to the L.O.V.E. Is The Answer Movement, it means putting these four steps into action: LEARN, OPEN, VOLUNTEER & EMPOWER.

As part of this endeavor, Chief Paparo wanted to create a community garden: The L.O.V.E. Garden, to be located in Yeadon Community Park. Paparo envisioned the garden as a place where “instead of us meeting at a 911 call, we talk about something else, while growing vegetables, flowers, and most of all, a better understanding of ourselves together.”

However, the COVID-19 pandemic put a hold on plans to launch the garden in 2020. Finally, a year later, the project is underway. On Monday, May 10, a groundbreaking for the garden finally took place — marking that start of what Paparo hopes will be several community gardens.