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Month: May 2023

May 31, 2023 in Community

Yeadon Mourns The Passing of Dr. Harris-Edwards

The Flag is currently being flown at half-staff (until June 10) in honor of one of our iconic leaders of the Yeadon Community who recently passed away: Dr. Harris-Edwards.

Apostle Dr. Carolina Harris-Edwards was the chair of the Yeadon Democratic Committee for fourteen years, then Chair of the Yeadon Republican Committee for sixteen years.

Many of our current Democratic Leaders were trained and supported under her leadership.  She was also a civil rights activist who trained under the late Hardy Williams and Lucien Blackwell.  She was also the founder and leader of the African-Caribbean PAC.

She was also a Yeadonite for over 35 years; a native of Panama, and adopted the United States and chose Yeadon as her home until her passing.  Her contributions to our Yeadon Community will always be remembered as she helped Yeadon become the functioning community it is today.

Mayor Hepkins

May 30, 2023 in Infrastructure

SEPTA Construction: Chester Avenue Detours

UPDATE:  SEPTA Construction will end on 8/11/23.

SEPTA will be renewing the track-work along Chester Avenue, serving the Route 13 Trolley Line, in the Spring of 2023.

The proposed dates for construction will be from Tuesday, May 30, 2023 through Sunday, July 30, 2023.  SEPTA is planning to close the road on or about 7:00 AM, Tuesday and reopen it on or about 7:00 AM, Sunday. SEPTA is planning to begin at Bullock Avenue and work through the intersection at Church Lane, completing this phase first and reopening the intersection as soon as we clear it, estimating one week for this phase; then we will progress east down Chester Avenue towards 65th Street.

A detour will be established to move traffic around the area. Additionally, a truck detour will also be established for Phase 1 of the project. This detour will use PennDOT State roads (MacDade Blvd. and Main Street.), through Darby Borough. If you or your colleagues wish to discuss project details, I invite you to contact me and we can arrange to meet with you and discuss.

Below is SEPTA’s estimated time frames for each of the detour phases:

Phase Phase Start Date & Time Phase End Date & Time Advanced Notification Signs Installed Detour Signs Installed Detour Signs Uncovered Detour Signs Removed
Phase 1 5/30/23 7:00 AM 6/7/23 5:00 PM 5/16/2023 5/28/2023 5/30/23 7:00 AM 6/8/2023
Truck Detour 5/30/23 7:00 AM 6/7/23 5:00 PM 5/16/2023 5/28/2023 5/30/23 7:00 AM 6/8/2023
Phase 2 6/8/23 7:00 AM 7/15/23 5:00 PM 5/25/2023 6/6/2023 6/8/23 7:00 AM 7/16/2023
Phase 3 7/15/23 7:00 AM 7/30/23 5:00 PM 7/1/2023 7/14/2023 7/15/23 7:00 AM 7/31/2023

To facilitate construction, Chester Avenue and Church Lane at the intersection will be detoured for the duration of the project.  Please find attached SEPTA’s traffic control plan and fact sheet for your review and approval.  An initial information sign will be set up two weeks prior to the closure of the road, on Monday, May 15, 2023.  If the closure dates should change, we will update you in a timely manner.

View the details in this PDF.

Council Meeting Agenda

May 17, 2023 in Council Meetings

Legislative Meeting May 30, 2023 @ 7pm: Agenda

This meeting was originally scheduled for the 17th and the 25th. It will now be held on the 30th of May, 2023 at 7 PM on the 3rd floor in Council Chambers.

AGENDA

(download/view the PDF)

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Citizens Forum (agenda items only – comments limited to 3 minutes)
4. Finance Reports

a. Consideration of the Accounts Payable List for May.
b. Consideration of the Cash Balance Report for April.

5. New Business

a. Consideration of suspending Workshop Meetings for the summer months of June, July, and August.

6. Minutes

a. January 19, 2023, Legislative Meeting Minutes.
b. February 16, 2023, Legislative Meeting Minutes.
c. March 30, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes
d. May 1, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes

7. Engineer’s Report
8. President’s Report

a. Consideration of adopting Resolution #2023-004 The Commemoration of Juneteenth as an Annual Celebration of Black Economic Liberation.

9. Manager’s Report

a. Consideration of terminating employee with payroll number ending in 0226.
b. Consideration to adopt Ordinance #2023-1401 to add two permanent stop signs at the intersection of Parkview Blvd. and North Longacre Blvd.
c. Consideration to approve the updated Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Borough of Yeadon and SEIUL 32 BJ.
d. Consideration to adjust lot lines of two lots totaling 0.504 acres at 101 A Lincoln Avenue.

10. Solicitor’s Report
11. Tax Collector’s Report
12. Mayor’s Report
13.Committee Reports

A. Library
B. Community Affairs
C. Ordinances & Zoning
D. Public Works
E. Public Safety

a. Police Department’s Report
b. Fire Department’s Report
c. Emergency Management’s Report

F. Recreation

14. Old Business
15. Citizens Forum (non-agenda items- comments limited to 3 minutes)
16. Adjournment

May 16, 2023 in Community

Until June 30th: Have Your Voice Heard by Taking the Community Health Survey

Delaware County Health Department’s Community Health Survey is here!

Please consider taking up to 15 minutes of your time to make sure your voice is heard. The survey is open until June 30!

This survey is for adults (ages 18+) who live, work, go to school, or receive services in Delaware County. The Delaware County Health Department’s goal is to reach at least 3,000 people during this first year survey. Survey responses will help them determine community health priorities for Delaware County health initiatives.

Length: The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Languages: Right now, the survey is available in English and Spanish. Several other languages will be available in the coming weeks.
Timeline: Please complete by June 30th.

Link: https://delawarecountyhealth.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ALZrgxWhjUZkz4?Q_CHL=qr

Results: Will be featured on the Delaware County Community Health Assessment website
Click HERE to take the Community Health Survey!

Yours in Good Health,

Ellen J. Williams, MSA (she/her)

Health and Wellness Program Manager
Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging