Author: Nafis Nichols
Spooktacular Haunted Hall at Borough Hall October 28, 29, 30
at Yeadon Borough Hall
October 28, 29, and 30, 2019
6:00 – 8:00 pm each night
at Yeadon Borough Hall, Second Floor
Tuesday, October 23: Teen Scream
Wednesday, October 24: Family Night (ages 12 and under)
Thursday, October 25: Open to All
*Please bring a nonperishable food and/or canned item.
Community Grant Request Applications Available
Applications to request a grant from Yeadon Borough are now available. The Yeadon Community Grant Request Application is for any organization seeking a grant from the borough.
In order to receive grant funds, interested organizations must complete and return the application by November 15, 2019.
Employment Opportunity: Full-Time Police Officer
The Borough of Yeadon is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Applications can be obtained from the Yeadon Borough Police Department located on the first floor of the Yeadon Municipal Building or downloaded here. The applications will be available from 12:00 noon Friday, October 4, 2019 through 4:30 pm Friday, November 8, 2019, during regular business hours Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or online until applications are due to be returned.
All completed applications must be returned in person no later than 4:30 pm Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Yeadon Borough Police Department.
Youth Police Academy Postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Second Annual Youth Police Academy is being postponed.
If you are still interested in joining please do so by filling out an application.
William Penn School District Seeks Community Input for Superintendent Search
Four Public Focus Groups and Online Survey
The William Penn School District community is invited to take part in a small discussion group, about 90 minutes, to provide input on the ideal qualities for your next superintendent. Participation in the Focus Groups is a key part of this process and will provide the community an opportunity to learn more about the search process and to contribute to the development of a leadership profile for the next superintendent by identifying ideal characteristics and discussing the needs of the district.
Focus Groups – Click Dates/Locations Below to Register
(Or RSVP to airving@dciu.org with your name and date by October 9, 2019)
Saturday, October 12 – 10:00 am – Penn Wood Middle School
Tuesday, October 22 – 10:00 am – Bell Avenue Elementary School
Wednesday, October 23 – 6:00 pm – Penn Wood High School Green Ave. Campus
Thursday, October 24 – 7:00 pm – Penn Wood High School Cypress St. Campus
Survey
All WPSD community members are invited to take the Superintendent Leadership Qualities Survey (available in multiple languages) to give your input about the leadership qualities desired in your next superintendent. Your participation is needed and appreciated. Hard copies are also available at at any district building, including the administrative offices. Please complete surveys by October 4, 2019.
Click to Start Survey
The Superintendent Search is being conducted by the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) as a value-added service at no cost to the William Penn School District.
For more information, please go to the Superintendent Search page on the William Penn School District website at www.williampennsd.org or the DCIU website at www.dciu.org.
Borough Newsletter – Fall 2019 Issue
The Borough of Yeadon’s Fall 2019 Newsletter has been mailed to all residents.
The issue is also available to view or download as a PDF file. Physical copies are also available for free in select locations throughout the borough.
West Cobbs Creek Parkway Project Groundbreaking Sept. 27
On July 31, 2019, Yeadon Borough closed on the PENNVEST loan for the West Cobbs Creek project. This project will result in sanitary sewer system improvements as well as West Cobbs Creek Parkway
Yeadon Borough Mayor Rohan Hepkins announces that Yeadon will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony at the intersection of Chester Avenue and West Cobbs Creek Parkway (across from the Route 13 trolley stop). The Mayor, Council, and residents invite everyone to come out and join us for this event. The press is invited to stop by and see the beginning of the improvements.
For further information please contact Yeadon Borough at (610) 284-1606.